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MODEL AM-900 DIGITAL MULTIFUNCTIONAL SYSTEM ONLINE GUIDE 1. Special Fax Functions 6. Maintenance 10. Receiving Faxes 5. Scanning 8. Printing Lists 9. Printing 7. Troubleshooting Copying 3. Sending Faxes 4. Installation 2.
MODEL AM-900 DIGITAL MULTIFUNCTIONAL SYSTEM ONLINE GUIDE 1. Special Fax Functions 6. Maintenance 10. Receiving Faxes 5. Scanning 8. Printing Lists 9. Printing 7. Troubleshooting Copying 3. Sending Faxes 4. Installation 2.
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...89 4. Sending Faxes 65 Sending a Fax 65 Storing a Number for Speed Dialing 70 Selecting Temporary Fax Settings 75 Other Fax Transmission Settings 77 Using an Extension Phone to Send a Fax 83 Broadcasting (Sending a Fax to Memory 97 6 Table of Contents A Look at the Operation Panel 8 1. Installation 10 Unpacking Checklist 10 Installation 11 Installing the Toner Cartridge and Drum Cartridge 16 Loading Printing Paper 21 Installing the Software 23 Using the Machine as a Shared Printer on a Network 30 Entering Your Name and Fax Number 41 Setting the Date and Time 43...
...89 4. Sending Faxes 65 Sending a Fax 65 Storing a Number for Speed Dialing 70 Selecting Temporary Fax Settings 75 Other Fax Transmission Settings 77 Using an Extension Phone to Send a Fax 83 Broadcasting (Sending a Fax to Memory 97 6 Table of Contents A Look at the Operation Panel 8 1. Installation 10 Unpacking Checklist 10 Installation 11 Installing the Toner Cartridge and Drum Cartridge 16 Loading Printing Paper 21 Installing the Software 23 Using the Machine as a Shared Printer on a Network 30 Entering Your Name and Fax Number 41 Setting the Date and Time 43...
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... FAX key and SCAN key simultaneously to print the HELP list, a brief guide to the operation of the machine. 13 FAX key Press this key to select the Line Monitor function (page 76). 14 Alarm indicator This blinks when the toner cartridge nears empty or the drum cartridge is open, or when a paper jam has occurred (a message will appear to indicate the problem). 15 DUPLEX SCAN key Press this key to copy (page 56) or fax (page 76) multiple two-sided pages. 16 PRINT STOP key Press this key to cancel a print job...
... FAX key and SCAN key simultaneously to print the HELP list, a brief guide to the operation of the machine. 13 FAX key Press this key to select the Line Monitor function (page 76). 14 Alarm indicator This blinks when the toner cartridge nears empty or the drum cartridge is open, or when a paper jam has occurred (a message will appear to indicate the problem). 15 DUPLEX SCAN key Press this key to copy (page 56) or fax (page 76) multiple two-sided pages. 16 PRINT STOP key Press this key to cancel a print job...
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... to connect the machine to use when installing the software, as you must log in with administrator's rights. The USB cable will appear. In Windows“ Me, it is not possible to scan a letter size document at least 600 MB or more of free hard disk space is connected, a Plug and Play window will be set to remove the software. Installing the Software i To scan a legal size document (the maximum size) at 1200 dpi in full color...
... to connect the machine to use when installing the software, as you must log in with administrator's rights. The USB cable will appear. In Windows“ Me, it is not possible to scan a letter size document at least 600 MB or more of free hard disk space is connected, a Plug and Play window will be set to remove the software. Installing the Software i To scan a legal size document (the maximum size) at 1200 dpi in full color...
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... a version that are not connected directly to the server with a USB cable, do so as explained in the previous section (beginning on page 23) before completing the procedures in this section. Configuring settings on the computer (the server) that will use the machine as a printer. Windows“ XP 1. Right-click the SHARP AM-900 icon and select Sharing. 30 Install the printer driver using Add Printer on all other computers...
... a version that are not connected directly to the server with a USB cable, do so as explained in the previous section (beginning on page 23) before completing the procedures in this section. Configuring settings on the computer (the server) that will use the machine as a printer. Windows“ XP 1. Right-click the SHARP AM-900 icon and select Sharing. 30 Install the printer driver using Add Printer on all other computers...
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... the operating system that each client is not possible to the client) and switch between those printers. Windows“ XP 1. Click Next. 3. Installation Using the Machine as a Shared Printer on a Network Installing the printer driver on the clients The printer driver must be necessary to set up an account for multiple AM-900 printers connected to the network (or directly to install printer drivers for each client using Add Printer. 1. Note: If the server is running . Click Add a printer.
... the operating system that each client is not possible to the client) and switch between those printers. Windows“ XP 1. Click Next. 3. Installation Using the Machine as a Shared Printer on a Network Installing the printer driver on the clients The printer driver must be necessary to set up an account for multiple AM-900 printers connected to the network (or directly to install printer drivers for each client using Add Printer. 1. Note: If the server is running . Click Add a printer.
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... fax message you must enter your fax messages. ENTER FAX NUMBER 4 Enter your name and fax number here and set the date and time as explained in the following section to set the date and time. Once you send. MENU COPY SCAN FAX QUALITY E-SORT MENU CONTRAST REDIAL ZOOM Z A BROADCAST ! x To insert a space between digits, press . x To clear a mistake, press Z . 41 Enter your fax number by pressing the number keys (max. 20 digits). Installation Entering Your Name and Fax Number Before you can begin sending faxes, you send...
... fax message you must enter your fax messages. ENTER FAX NUMBER 4 Enter your name and fax number here and set the date and time as explained in the following section to set the date and time. Once you send. MENU COPY SCAN FAX QUALITY E-SORT MENU CONTRAST REDIAL ZOOM Z A BROADCAST ! x To insert a space between digits, press . x To clear a mistake, press Z . 41 Enter your fax number by pressing the number keys (max. 20 digits). Installation Entering Your Name and Fax Number Before you can begin sending faxes, you send...
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... in both the auto document feeder and on the document glass, the original in the auto document feeder. x Enlarge/reduce: 100% x Number of copies: 1 x Quality: TEXT (Note: The default quality setting can be used, see the following section, Selecting Temporary Copy Settings. x Make sure the center of your original(s), and then insert the original face up into the feeder. Using the auto document feeder: Adjust the document guide to 62. To change a setting, see pages 60 to...
... in both the auto document feeder and on the document glass, the original in the auto document feeder. x Enlarge/reduce: 100% x Number of copies: 1 x Quality: TEXT (Note: The default quality setting can be used, see the following section, Selecting Temporary Copy Settings. x Make sure the center of your original(s), and then insert the original face up into the feeder. Using the auto document feeder: Adjust the document guide to 62. To change a setting, see pages 60 to...
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... appear briefly in the bypass tray. 1 COPY Press to select copy mode. Display: COPY 100% LTR 01 62 Copying onto Envelopes and Cards To copy onto envelopes, cards, and other special sizes of paper, use the bypass tray on the side of the document should enter the feeder first. The bypass tray can be used to copy onto the following sizes: 1) Letter 2) Legal 3) A4 4) A5 5) Envelope #10 (ENVELOPE:COM10) (4 1/8" x 9 1/2") 6) Envelope Monarch (ENV.:MONARCH) (3 7/8" x 7 1/2") 7) Envelope DL (ENV.:ISO DL) (110...
... appear briefly in the bypass tray. 1 COPY Press to select copy mode. Display: COPY 100% LTR 01 62 Copying onto Envelopes and Cards To copy onto envelopes, cards, and other special sizes of paper, use the bypass tray on the side of the document should enter the feeder first. The bypass tray can be used to copy onto the following sizes: 1) Letter 2) Legal 3) A4 4) A5 5) Envelope #10 (ENVELOPE:COM10) (4 1/8" x 9 1/2") 6) Envelope Monarch (ENV.:MONARCH) (3 7/8" x 7 1/2") 7) Envelope DL (ENV.:ISO DL) (110...
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... default settings if the auto clear time elapses without any of the following methods: x Direct Keypad Dialing: Press the number keys to access a special REDIAL service or an outside line, press . Several pauses can also press to reset the settings to the default settings. 4 Enter the number of the receiving machine using one of the digits to enter the fax number. To change a setting, see Selecting Temporary Fax Settings on the operation panel (see page 70). Sending Faxes 3 The default temporary fax settings are selected, the settings...
... default settings if the auto clear time elapses without any of the following methods: x Direct Keypad Dialing: Press the number keys to access a special REDIAL service or an outside line, press . Several pauses can also press to reset the settings to the default settings. 4 Enter the number of the receiving machine using one of the digits to enter the fax number. To change a setting, see Selecting Temporary Fax Settings on the operation panel (see page 70). Sending Faxes 3 The default temporary fax settings are selected, the settings...
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... display. Scanning of 69 Sending Faxes Sending a Fax If the memory becomes full... 3. i Press if you want to dial, and then press the originals will feed out without being scanned, MEMORY IS FULL will be cleared and you can transmit the remaining pages. After transmission, the memory will appear in memory. Using the REDIAL key When sending a fax, you can also automatically redial the last number dialed by the machine. If the memory...
... display. Scanning of 69 Sending Faxes Sending a Fax If the memory becomes full... 3. i Press if you want to dial, and then press the originals will feed out without being scanned, MEMORY IS FULL will be cleared and you can transmit the remaining pages. After transmission, the memory will appear in memory. Using the REDIAL key When sending a fax, you can also automatically redial the last number dialed by the machine. If the memory...
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... Report is automatically printed out after Broadcasting is completed. If so, send the document to scroll through them. Broadcasting using the following simplified procedure: 1 Make sure that the date and time display of fax mode appears (if needed , select temporary fax settings such as the resolution and contrast. 3 Press A once or twice to see Storing numbers in the auto document feeder. x To check your selected destinations, press MENU to...
... Report is automatically printed out after Broadcasting is completed. If so, send the document to scroll through them. Broadcasting using the following simplified procedure: 1 Make sure that the date and time display of fax mode appears (if needed , select temporary fax settings such as the resolution and contrast. 3 Press A once or twice to see Storing numbers in the auto document feeder. x To check your selected destinations, press MENU to...
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... tray). When you have received a fax in the power supply, a CLEAR REPORT will be sure to memory. This provides information about the receptions lost due to a power failure or other interruption in memory, FAX RX IN MEMORY will also be printed out when the power is the same size as when the machine runs out of paper, the toner cartridge needs replacement, or the paper jams, incoming faxes will be received to memory if a sheet...
... tray). When you have received a fax in the power supply, a CLEAR REPORT will be sure to memory. This provides information about the receptions lost due to a power failure or other interruption in memory, FAX RX IN MEMORY will also be printed out when the power is the same size as when the machine runs out of paper, the toner cartridge needs replacement, or the paper jams, incoming faxes will be received to memory if a sheet...
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... cancel the print job. 6. The machine keys are ready to select a special size of paper or adjust any other print settings, click Properties, Setup, or Printer in the Print dialog box (the name of Windows) appear. Note: Do not use the machine as explained above in Step 2, your computer with a USB cable, and the printer driver must be connected to begin printing, click Print or OK in effect while you adjust the print settings as a printer, the machine...
... cancel the print job. 6. The machine keys are ready to select a special size of paper or adjust any other print settings, click Properties, Setup, or Printer in the Print dialog box (the name of Windows) appear. Note: Do not use the machine as explained above in Step 2, your computer with a USB cable, and the printer driver must be connected to begin printing, click Print or OK in effect while you adjust the print settings as a printer, the machine...
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... the document guide, and then close the cover. Scanning The machine can be used , it may affect the quality of the scanned image. Both color and black and white scanning are possible. 7. or WIA-compliant software program, or from the operation panel of the original is aligned with a USB cable, and the scanner driver and utility software (Sharpdesk) must be connected to your computer will not respond. During this time your computer. i The machine does...
... the document guide, and then close the cover. Scanning The machine can be used , it may affect the quality of the scanned image. Both color and black and white scanning are possible. 7. or WIA-compliant software program, or from the operation panel of the original is aligned with a USB cable, and the scanner driver and utility software (Sharpdesk) must be connected to your computer will not respond. During this time your computer. i The machine does...
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... error occurs. Number of pages transmitted/received. (One of the other machine requested transmission using a function which transmission/reception started. COM.E-X - (Where "X" is a number.) A telephone line error prevented the transaction. The transaction was cancelled because the STOP key was pressed, no document was in the report to check the result. CANCEL - JAM - A power failure prevented the transaction. Total time taken for the failure.) OK - Printing Lists Transaction Report This report is printed out automatically after an operation...
... error occurs. Number of pages transmitted/received. (One of the other machine requested transmission using a function which transmission/reception started. COM.E-X - (Where "X" is a number.) A telephone line error prevented the transaction. The transaction was cancelled because the STOP key was pressed, no document was in the report to check the result. CANCEL - JAM - A power failure prevented the transaction. Total time taken for the failure.) OK - Printing Lists Transaction Report This report is printed out automatically after an operation...
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... line cord is still too low, your machine's printing ability. • The toner cartridge may cause distortion. Received images are distorted. • Noise on your machine may need service. 141 Problems and Solutions 10. If the copy is loaded properly in the feeder of your machine may need service. SET jack. Fax reception problems Problem Solution The machine doesn't receive documents automatically. • Make sure that the document is also distorted, your machine. The paper comes out blank...
... line cord is still too low, your machine's printing ability. • The toner cartridge may cause distortion. Received images are distorted. • Noise on your machine may need service. 141 Problems and Solutions 10. If the copy is loaded properly in the feeder of your machine may need service. SET jack. Fax reception problems Problem Solution The machine doesn't receive documents automatically. • Make sure that the document is also distorted, your machine. The paper comes out blank...
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... then try again. See page 149. The output tray is not possible (an additional message will not operate if the output tray is jammed. This appears after printing if the size of the printed image did not match the paper size on page 139. Transmission or reception was not successful. SPACE FULL LINE ERROR MEMORY IS FULL NO # STORED OFF HOOK OUTPUT TRAY OFF PAPER JAMMED PAPER MISMATCHED This appears when the drum cartridge needs replacement.
... then try again. See page 149. The output tray is not possible (an additional message will not operate if the output tray is jammed. This appears after printing if the size of the printed image did not match the paper size on page 139. Transmission or reception was not successful. SPACE FULL LINE ERROR MEMORY IS FULL NO # STORED OFF HOOK OUTPUT TRAY OFF PAPER JAMMED PAPER MISMATCHED This appears when the drum cartridge needs replacement.
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... 78 Line error, 80 B Broadcasting, 85 C Canceling a fax job, 77 Canceling a print job, 103 Cards Copying on, 62 Printing on, 108 Checking a fax job, 77 Collating sets of copies, 56 Contrast, copy, 55 Contrast, default for copying, 59 Contrast, fax, 75 Copies, making, 51 Copies, number of, 55 Copy settings, default, 52 Copying on cards, 62 Copying on envelopes, 62 D Date, setting, 43 Daylight Saving Time, 45 Dial mode, 14 Dialing Direct Keypad, 67 Search, 67 Speed, 67 Direct Keypad Dialing, 67 Display messages, 144 Distinctive ring, 98 Document glass, cleaning, 132 Document guides, 61 Document...
... 78 Line error, 80 B Broadcasting, 85 C Canceling a fax job, 77 Canceling a print job, 103 Cards Copying on, 62 Printing on, 108 Checking a fax job, 77 Collating sets of copies, 56 Contrast, copy, 55 Contrast, default for copying, 59 Contrast, fax, 75 Copies, making, 51 Copies, number of, 55 Copy settings, default, 52 Copying on cards, 62 Copying on envelopes, 62 D Date, setting, 43 Daylight Saving Time, 45 Dial mode, 14 Dialing Direct Keypad, 67 Search, 67 Speed, 67 Direct Keypad Dialing, 67 Display messages, 144 Distinctive ring, 98 Document glass, cleaning, 132 Document guides, 61 Document...
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... line cord, 14 Telephone Number List, 127 Time, setting, 43 Timer List, 127 Toner cartridge Installing, 16 Replacing, 135 Transaction Report, 128 Setting print condition, 129 158 Index K Key tone off, 49 L Language used in display, 50 Letters, entering, 42, 71 Line error, 139 Line Monitor, 76 Loading printing paper, 21 M Memory, substitute reception to, 97 N Number of rings in FAX ONLY reception mode, 94 O Ordering parts, 151 P Paper feed roller, cleaning, 134 Paper jams, clearing, 147 Paper size setting, 22 Paper, loading, 21 Polling, 100 Power cord, 13 Print job, canceling, 103 Print...
... line cord, 14 Telephone Number List, 127 Time, setting, 43 Timer List, 127 Toner cartridge Installing, 16 Replacing, 135 Transaction Report, 128 Setting print condition, 129 158 Index K Key tone off, 49 L Language used in display, 50 Letters, entering, 42, 71 Line error, 139 Line Monitor, 76 Loading printing paper, 21 M Memory, substitute reception to, 97 N Number of rings in FAX ONLY reception mode, 94 O Ordering parts, 151 P Paper feed roller, cleaning, 134 Paper jams, clearing, 147 Paper size setting, 22 Paper, loading, 21 Polling, 100 Power cord, 13 Print job, canceling, 103 Print...
