OPERATOR’S MANUAL
RICOH FAX4500L
A laser recording
facsimile with dual
access, expandable
memory, and
optional Group 4
Please read all of these instructions and keep this manual by your machine.
Optional Equipment
ISDN Kit
This allows you to send and receive messages using the ISDN.
Memory
Either a 1-Mbyte memory card, a 2-Mbyte memory card, or a 20 Mbyte hard disk
can be added.
Paper Feed Unit
Up to 4 extra 500-sheet paper feed units can be added to the machine. Also, this
option allows you to use Letter, Legal, A4, or B4 size paper; paper of width up to
10.1" (257 mm) can be used. The maximum printout width with one of these in -
stalled is 9.8" (250 mm).
Telephone Handset
This permits voice communication (over the PSTN).
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WARNING: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the
equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in ac -
cordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to
cause harmful interference in which case the user will be require to correct the in -
terference at his own expense.
L CAUTION: Use of control or adjustments or performance of procedures other
than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
Class A
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emis -
sions from digital apparatus as set out in the interference-causing equipment enti
tled "Digital Apparatus", ICES-003 of the Department of Communications.
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Cet appareil numérique respecte les limites de bruits radioélectriques applicables
aux appareils numériques de Classe A prescrites dans la norme sur le matériel
brouilleur: "Appareils Numériques", NMB-003 édictée par le ministre des Commu -
nications.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read all of these instructions.
2. Save these instructions for later use.
3. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.
4. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid
cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
5. Do not use this product near water.
6. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The product
may fall, causing serious damage to the product or injuring the user.
7. Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for ven -
tilation; to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from over -
heating, these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings
should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other
similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation un -
less proper ventilation is provided.
8. This product should be operated from the type of power source indicated on
the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power available, consult
an authorized sales person or your local power company.
9. This product is equipped with a 3-wire grounding type plug, a plug having a
third (grounding) pin. This plug will only fit into a grounding-type power outlet.
This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, con -
tact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the purpose
of the grounding type plug. (This does not apply in the countries in which the
2-wire, non-grounded type of plug is used.)
10. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this product
where persons will walk on the cord.
11. If an extension cord is used with this product, make sure that the total of the
ampere ratings on the products plugged into the extension cord do not ex -
ceed the extension cord ampere rating. Also, make sure that the total of all
products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed 15 amperes.
12. Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as they
may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a
risk of fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.
13. Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or removing covers
may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks. Refer all servicing
to qualified service personnel.
14. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service
personnel under the following conditions:
A. When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed.
B. If liquid has been spilled into the product.
C. If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
D. If the product does not operate normally when the operating instructions
are followed. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating
instructions since improper adjustment of other controls may result in
damage and will often required extensive work by a qualified technician
to restore the product to normal operation.
E. If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.
F. If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a
need for service.
CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
WHAT DOES A FAX MACHINE DO?
BAD TELEPHONE LINES AFFECT FAX COMMUNICATION
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
CONVENTIONS
STORING TELEPHONE NUMBERS
STORING NAMES AND LABELS
IF YOU MAKE A MISTAKE
FACSIMILE FEATURE AVAILABILITY TABLE
LIMITATIONS ON VARIOUS FEATURES
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS
POWER AND GROUNDING
COLD WEATHER POWER-UP
THUNDERSTORMS
COPY PAPER
TONER CASSETTES
OPERATING PRECAUTIONS
GENERAL
LOCATION
SECTION 1. COMPONENT GUIDE
1. EXTERNAL VIEW
2. OPERATION PANEL
SECTION 2. ROUTINE OPERATION
1. SENDING A FAX MESSAGE
1-1. Recommended Types of Document
1-2. Transmission Procedure at a Glance
1-3. Contrast, Resolution, and Halftone Modes
1-4. Immediate Transmission
1-5. Optional Features for Transmission
1-5-1. Personal Code
1-5-2. Send Later
1-5-3. Transmission Deadline (TRD)
1-5-4. Page Count (Immediate Transmission only)
1-5-5. Other Sending Features
1-6. Check your Destinations while Dialing
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1-7. Converting Immediate Transmission to Memory Transmission
1-8. Redialing
2. RECEIVING FAX MESSAGES
2-1. Selecting the Reception Mode
2-1-1. Manual Receive (TEL) Mode
2-1-2. Auto Receive (FAX) Mode
2-2. Substitute Reception
2-3. Confidential Reception (Memory Card or Hard Disk Required)
3. USING THE MACHINE FOR TELEPHONE CALLS
3-1. Making a Telephone Call
3-1-1. Using On Hook Dial
3-1-2. Using the Handset
3-2. Answering the Telephone
3-3. Phoning and Faxing on the Same Call
3-3-1. To Talk Before Sending a Fax (On Hook Dial)
3-3-2. To Talk After Sending a Fax
SECTION 3. ADVANCED FEATURES
1. TRANSMISSION
1-1. Broadcasting
1-2. Keystroke Programs
1-3. Confidential Transmission
1-4. Polling Transmission
1-4-1. Free Polling
1-4-2. Secured Polling
1-4-3. Stored ID Override
1-5. Transfer Request
1-6. Telephone Directory
1-7. Secure Transmission
1-8. Direct Fax Number Entry
2. RECEPTION
2-1. Polling Reception
2-2. Authorized Reception
2-3. Night Timer
2-4. Forwarding (Memory Card or Hard Disk Required)
2-5. Specified Cassette Selection (Optional Paper Feed Unit Required)
2-6. Multi-sort Document Reception (Memory Card or Hard Disk
Required)
3. OTHER FEATURES
3-1. Copying
3-2. File Management
3-2-1. Erasing a File from Memory
3-2-2. Printing a File
3-3. User Function Keys
3-4. Function Programs
3-5. Printing from Memory Lock (Memory Card or Hard Disk Required)
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3-6. Tonal Signals
3-7. Chain Dialing
3-8. Restricted Access
3-9. Counters
3-10. Communication Result Display
3-11. Length Reduction
3-12. Label Insertion
3-13. Ordering Toner
SECTION 4. PROGRAMMING THE MACHINE
1. PROGRAMMING AT INSTALLATION
1-1. Language Selection
1-2. Date and Time
1-3. Country Code
1-4. Telephone Number
1-5. Area Code Prefix
1-6. Next Transfer Station (Group 4 Kit required)
1-7. ID Code
1-8. Confidential ID (Memory Card or Hard Disk required)
1-9. Memory Lock ID (Memory Card or Hard Disk required)
1-10. RTI
1-11. TTI
1-12. CSI
1-13. Telephone Line Type
2. SETTINGS
2-1. On/Off Switches
2-2. User Parameter Settings
2-3. Economy Transmission Time
3. ADJUSTMENTS
3-1. Volume Adjustments
4. TELEPHONE NUMBERS AND PERSONAL CODES
4-1. Programming Quick Dial
4-2. Programming Speed Dial
4-3. Programming Groups
Entering Group Programming Mode and Selecting a Group
Storing Numbers in a Group
Checking Which Numbers are Already in the Group
Storing a Label for this Group
Storing a Group Transfer Station
Erasing the Group
4-4. Personal Codes
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SECTION 5. PRINTING REPORTS
1. AUTOMATICALLY PRINTED REPORTS
1-1. Table of the Reports
1-2. Report Formats
2. USER-INITIATED REPORTS
2-1. TCR
2-2. File List
2-3. Quick Dial List
2-4. Speed Dial List
2-5. Group Dial List
2-6. Program List
2-7. User Function List
2-8. Personal Code List
2-9. Authorized Reception List
2-10. Forwarding List
2-11. Specified Cassette Selection List
2-12. User Parameter List
SECTION 6. LOOKING AFTER THE MACHINE
1. REPLACING PAPER
2. REPLACING THE TONER CASSETTE
3. REPLACING THE MARKER
4. CHANGING THE PAPER SIZE OF THE CASSETTE
4-1. Upper Cassette
4-2. Lower Cassette(s)
5. USER MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE
5-1. User Maintenance Table
5-2. User Maintenance Procedure
5-2-1. Scanner
5-2-2. Main Body
5-2-3. Lower Paper Feed Unit(s) (If one or more are installed)
SECTION 7. SOLVING PROBLEMS
1. DOCUMENT JAMS
2. COPY JAMS
3. COMMUNICATION PROBLEMS
4. OPERATING DIFFICULTIES
5. DOCUMENT MISFEED
6. DISPLAYED ERROR MESSAGES
7. ERROR CODES
SECTION 8. SPECIFICATIONS
TABLE OF SPECIFICATIONS
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