MODEL
FO-A650
FACSIMILE
OPERATION MANUAL
1. Installation
2. Using the Answering Machine
3. Sending Faxes
4. Receiving Faxes
5. Making Copies
6. Special Functions
7. Printing Lists
8. Maintenance
9. Troubleshooting
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Introduction
Welcome, and thank you for
choosing a Sharp facsimile!
The features and
specifications of your new
Sharp fax are shown below.
Automatic dialling 30 numbers
Imaging film Initial starter film (included with machine):
50 m (approx. 150 A4 pages)
Replacement roll (not included):
FO-6CRCN 50 m
Memory size* 448 KB (approx. 24 average pages with no
voice messages recorded and ECM turned
off, or 20 minutes of voice messages
(including OGMs) with no documents in
memory)
Modem speed 14,400 bps with automatic fallback to lower
speeds.
Transmission time* Approx. 6 seconds (only when ECM is on)
Resolution Horizontal: 8 pels/mm
Vertical:
Standard: 3.85 lines/mm
Fine /Halftone: 7.7 lines/mm
Super fine: 15.4 lines/mm
Automatic document 10 pages max. (A4, 80 g/m2 paper)
feeder
Recording system Thermal transfer recording
Halftone (grayscale) 64 levels
Compression scheme MR, MH, MMR
Paper tray capacity Approx. 50 A4-size sheets
(60 - 80 g/m2 paper) (at room temperature; maximum stack height
should not be higher than the line on the tray)
*Based on Sharp Standard No.1 Chart at standard resolution is Sharp special mode,
excluding time for protocol signals (i.e., ITU-T phase C time only).
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Display 16-digit LCD display
Applicable telephone line Public switched telephone network
Compatibility ITU-T (CCITT) G3 mode
Input document size Automatic feeding:
Width: 148 to 210 mm
Length: 140 to 297 mm
Manual feeding:
Width: 148 to 210 mm
Length: 140 to 600 mm
Effective scanning width 210 mm max.
Effective printing width 204 mm max.
Contrast control Automatic/Dark selectable
Reception modes TEL/FAX, TEL, FAX, A.M.
Copy function Single / Multi (99 copies/page)
Telephone function Yes (cannot be used if power fails)
Power requirements 220-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Operating temperature 5 - 35°C
Humidity 25 - 85% RH
Power consumption Standby: 2.5 W
Maximum: 110 W
Dimensions (without Width: 327 mm
attachments) Depth: 193 mm
Height: 163 mm
Weight (without Approx. 2.8 kg
attachments)
As a part of our policy of continuous improvement, SHARP reserves the right to make design
and specification changes for product improvement without prior notice. The performance
specification figures indicated are nominal values of production units. There may be some
deviations from these values in individual units.
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Important safety information
Do not disassemble this machine or attempt any procedures not described in this manual.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Do not install or use the machine near water, or when you are wet. For example, do not use the
machine near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a
swimming pool. Take care not to spill any liquids on the machine.
Unplug the machine from the telephone socket and then the power outlet and consult a
qualified service representative if any of the following situations occur:
- Liquid has been spilled into the machine or the machine has been
exposed to rain or water.
- The machine produces odors, smoke, or unusual noises.
- The power cord is frayed or damaged.
- The machine has been dropped or the housing damaged.
Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord, and do not install the machine where people
may walk on the power cord.
This machine must only be connected to a 220 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz, earthed (3-prong) outlet.
Connecting it to any other kind of outlet will damage the machine and invalidate the warranty.
Never insert objects of any kind into slots or openings on the machine. This could create a risk
of fire or electric shock. If an object falls into the machine that you cannot remove, unplug the
machine and consult a qualified service representative.
Do not place this machine on an unstable cart, stand or table. The machine could be seriously
damaged if it falls.
Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.
Never install telephone sockets in wet locations unless the socket is specifically designed for
wet locations.
Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has been
disconnected at the network interface.
Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.
Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm. There may be
a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.
Do not use a telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.
The power outlet must be installed near the equipment and must be easily accessible.
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Table of Contents
A Look at the Operation Panel 6
1. Installation 9
Unpacking Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Loading the Imaging Film . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Loading Printing Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Entering Your Name and Fax Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Setting the Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Setting the Reception Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Volume Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
2. Using the Answering Machine 25
Recording an Outgoing Message. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Operating the Answering Machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Optional Answering Machine Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Transfer Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Override Ringing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Remote Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
3. Sending Faxes 43
Transmittable Documents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Loading the Document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Adjusting the Resolution and Contrast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Sending a Fax by Normal Dialling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Sending a Fax by Automatic Dialling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Sending a Fax From Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
4. Receiving Faxes 57
Using TEL/FAX Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Using A.M. Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Using FAX Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Using TEL Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Optional Reception Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Substitute Reception to Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
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Table of Contents
5. Making Copies 66
6. Special Functions 68
Caller ID (Requires Subscription to Service) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Duplex Ringing (Requires Subscription to Service) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Blocking Reception of Unwanted Faxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
7. Printing Lists 75
8. Maintenance 79
9. Troubleshooting 82
Problems and Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Messages and Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Clearing Paper Jams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Quick Reference Guide 91
Index 92
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A Look at the Operation Panel
1 2 3 4 5 6
ABC DEF
UP
TEL FAX REC/
MEMO PLAY 1 2 3
GHI JKL MNO
TEL/FAX A.M. 4 5 6
Z A
PQRS TUV WXYZ
RESOLUTION/ REDIAL
RECEPTION MODE 7 8 9
STOP COPY/HELP START/MEMORY
FUNCTION 0
DOWN
REPEAT SKIP DELETE
7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
1 Display
Display messages to help you operate the machine.
2 REC/MEMO key
Press this key to record an outgoing message, phone conversation, or memo.
3 PLAY key
Press this key to play recorded messages.
4 Left and right arrow keys
Auto-dial numbers: When sending a fax or making a phone call, press these
keys to scroll through your auto-dial numbers, the “REVIEW CALLS” list (only
available if you have Caller ID), and the last number dialled (redial).
FUNCTION key settings: Press the right arrow key after scrolling with the up
and down arrow keys to select a FUNCTION key setting.
5 Number keys
Use these keys to dial numbers, and enter numbers and letters when storing
auto-dial numbers.
6 Panel release
Press this release to open the operation panel.
7 STOP key
Press this key to cancel an operation before it is completed.
8 COPY/HELP key
When a document is in the feeder, press this key to make a copy. At any other
time, press this key to print out the Help List, a quick reference guide to the
operation of your fax machine.
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9 START/MEMORY key
Press this key to send or receive a document, or to scan a document into
memory before sending it. The key can also be pressed in the date and time
display to show the percentage of memory currently used.
10 RESOLUTION / RECEPTION MODE key
When a document is in the feeder, press this key to adjust the resolution for
faxing or copying. At any other time, press this key to select the reception
mode (an arrow in the display will point to the currently selected reception
mode).
11 FUNCTION key
Press this key followed by the arrow keys to select special functions and
settings.
12 UP and DOWN arrow keys
Enlarge/reduce setting: When making a copy of a document, press these
keys to select an enlarge/reduce setting.
Volume setting: When a document is not in the feeder, press these keys to
change the speaker volume when the key has been pressed, or the ringer
volume at any other time.
FUNCTION key settings: Press these keys after pressing the FUNCTION
key to scroll through the FUNCTION MODE settings.
13 key
Press this key to listen to the line and fax tones through the speaker when
faxing a document.
Monitoring phone conversations
When speaking through the handset, you can press to allow
a third person to listen to the conversation through the speaker. (To
turn off the speaker, press the key again.)
To adjust the volume of the speaker when monitoring a conversation,
press or (the volume reverts to the lowest setting each
time the handset is replaced).
Note that the speaker cannot be used for speaking; it is only for
listening.
To avoid feedback (a loud howling sound), be sure to turn off the
speaker (press once again) before you replace the handset.
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