MFX-1300/1700
Plain-paper digital Fax/Copier/Printer
Operating Instructions
Welcome
Thank you!
Thanks for selecting a Muratec fax machine for your
business.
Before you begin, please note that before your fax can be
used and before you can turn on power to the unit for the first
time, there are important precautions to take. Please see
page 1.5 for more information.
Trademarks
Muratec, the Muratec logo and all Muratec fax product names contained herein are
trademarks of Muratec America, Inc.
EN E R G Y STA R is a registered mark of the United States Environmental Protection Agency.
Copyright
Copyright ' 2002 by Muratec America, Inc, All rights reserved.
As an Energy Starfi partner, Muratec America, Inc., has determined
that this product meets the Energy Star guidelines for energy effi-
ciency.
Energy saving
Your machine can save the energy with its Energy Saving Mode.
In the Energy Saving Mode the printer will not use its fusing lamp and Energy Save Mode
will be displayed on the LCD. If your machine receives a fax message or if any key is
pressed your machine will automatically wake up.
The time for the machine to enter the Energy saving mode can be selected from 1 to 240
minutes. For details, see page 1.19.
Super G3 is an extension of Group 3 fax technology standards,
allowing the use of high-speed ITU-T V.34 modems for 33.6 Kbps
transmission and high-speed protocols for rapid handshaking.
JBIG Joint Bi-level Image experts Group, the new ITU-T standard
image data compression method. As JBIG compresses the data more
efficiently than M M R, it is especially effective when transmitting
halftone (grayscale) image document.
Note:
Super G3 and JBIG are available only for MFX-1700.
This manual and any updates to it can be found online at w w w.muratec.com
Go to the Products section of this site, then click on MFX-1300/1700
Before using your Muratec fax machine
Where to set up your fax machine
Follow these guidelines when setting up your fax machine:
Away from direct sunlight
To avoid overheating, set up your fax machine away
from direct sunlight or a heater.
Level, and vibration-free
To avoid damage to the machine or injuries, set the fax
machine up in a level, vibration-free location.
50 - 89.6 F
(10 - 32 C)
Avoid extreme high / low temperature
Use your fax machine within the temperature range of
50” F to 89.6” F (10” C to 32” C).
Clean
Dust buildup can damage your fax. Periodically clean
your fax machine as described in the operating instruc-
tions. Do not use a dust cover,which can cause
damaging overheating.
Near a phone jack
Your fax machine uses a standard (modular) telephone
jack, also known as an RJ-11.
Space around the fax machine
To ensure proper ventilation and easy operation, set
up the machine in an area that meets the minimum
requirements for clearance as illustrated below.
60 cm
(23.6 inches)
Away from a television or radio
Many appliances and office equipment, including tele-
visions, radios, copy machines, air conditioners and
computers, can generate electronic noise that can
interfere with the operation of your fax machine.
25 cm
(9.8 inches)
15 cm
(5.9 inches)
40 cm
(15.7 inches)
40 cm
(15.7 inches)
Power requirements
General Precautions
Plug in the power cord
Plug the power cord carefully and completely into a
wall outlet. Do not leave any portion of the electrical
cord s metal plugs exposed. Doing so could cause a
fire and poses a risk of electrical shock.
Do not share an extension cord
connector with other plugs
It can cause electrical shock.
Do not share an outlet with a large appli-
ance
High-consumption appliances such as a refrigerator
or air conditioner can cause draw-downs which could
damage your fax machine.
120 VA C outlet
Use a standard three-pronged 120 V electrical outlet to
power your fax machine. Using any other electrical
outlet will cause damage to your fax.
For domestic use only
Never use your fax machine outside the country in
which you purchased it. Doing so may violate telecom-
munication and safety regulations of that country, and
variations in electrical and telephone standards can
cause poor performance and damage to your fax.
AC 120V
Never disassemble your fax machine!
Disassembling your fax machine can cause serious
injury to you and damage to your fax. If service is
required, call your authorized Muratec dealer.
Keep away from liquids
Keep liquids and metal pins or other objects away from
your fax machine. If something falls into the fax
machine, remove the plug from the outlet, and call
your authorized Muratec dealer.
Never handle your fax machine or power
cord with wet hands
Never touch your fax machine or power cord if your
hands are wet.
During electrical storms, disconnect the
plug from the outlet
Electrical storms can cause electrical shock or
damage to the fax machine.
Do not put furniture or equipment on the
power cord
Do not put anything on or over the electrical power
cord, and do not route the power cord under rugs or
carpets. Doing so can damage the power cord or fax,
and can cause fire or electrical shock.
Avoid temperature fluctuations
Sudden changes in temperature can cause damaging
condensation to form inside your fax machine.
Allow clearance around the outlet
Don t stack boxes or furniture around the outlet.
Use caution when carrying the fax
Lift and carry the fax machine as described in your
operating instructions. Some fax machines require two
people to safely and properly carry.
Use supplies manufactured
specifically for Muratec fax machines
Using toner cartridges and other supplies that are not
manufactured specifically for Muratec machines may
affect the operation of your unit.
Storing and handling toner and drum cartridges
To avoid damage to your fax machine and to assure the best performance possible, fol-
low these guidelines when storing and handling toner and drum cartridges:
Store the cartridge
Store the cartridge at a constant temperature within a range of 32” F to 95” F (0” C to
35” C). To avoid dew do not store cartridges in locations subject to extreme fluctuation
of temperature and humidity.
Do not stand the cartridge on its end and do not store it upside
down.
Do not open the protective bag of the cartridge until you are ready
to install the cartridge.
Do not store cartridges in areas of:
Direct sunlight
Dusty conditions
Near floppy disks or other computer media, computer screens, or any other materi-
als sensitive to magnetic fields.
DO NOT BURN TONER CARTRIDGES!
The toner powder is extremely flammable. Exposure to flame
can cause toner cartridges to burn or explode,
causing serious injury.
Be careful not to get the toner powder in your
eyes.
If the toner powder gets in your eyes, wash your eyes well and
see a doctor.
Keep cartridges away from water or oil.
Do not expose cartridges to direct sunlight.
Do not expose the cartridges to static or other
electrical shock.
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W elcome to your Muratec fax machine!
These instructions are divided into the following sections.
Find your serial number and write it down
Getting started (page 1.1) describes how to set up your machine,
operating tips and some important settings that you should perform
before you use your machine.
Basic operations (page 2.1) describes the basic operations of the
transmission, reception and copying.
Advanced features (page 3.1) describes the convenient features of
your machine.
Changing the default settings (page 4.1) describes how to change
the settings of your machine.
Finally, Just in case (page 5.1) helps you if you ever have a
problem with your machine. It also tells you how to give your machine
the kind of easy, sensible care that should keep troubles to a mini-
mum.
Please note that your machine s serial
number is located on the bar code label
as shown on the drawing at right. Use
the blank at the bottom of this column to
copy this down before you set up your
machine.
Bar code label
Close up, the bar code label looks something
like this, but with a different set of numbers:
Thanks for choosing Muratec.
Please copy down your machine s serial number below for future reference, and note
the machine s model number:
My machine s serial number: ______________________________________
My machine s model number: ❑ Muratec MFX-1300
❑ Muratec MFX-1700