香港電器安全規格 MODEL 型號
(國際電工委員會規格適合)
FO-885
FACSIMILE 傳真機
OPERATION MANUAL 使用手冊
  1. Installation 1. 安裝
  2. Using the Answering Machine 2. 使用答話機
  3. Sending Documents 3. 發送文件
  4. Receiving Documents 4. 接收文件
  5. Making Copies 5. 影印
  6. Making Telephone Calls 6. 打電話
  7. Special Functions 7. 特殊功能
  8. Option Settings 8. 可選設定
  9. Printing Reports and Lists 9. 打印報告和一覽表
10. Maintenance 10.保養
11. Troubleshooting 11.故障檢修
00/Hyoshi/FO-885HK-CtB.65ct 2 12/15/00, 2:29 PM
FO-885 FACSIMILE 傳真機
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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 Rapid Key Dialling: 8 numbers
Speed Dialling: 80 numbers
Imaging film Initial starter film (included with fax 
machine):
10 m roll (approx. 30 A4 pages)
Replacement film:
FO-3CR 30 m roll (two rolls in 
package, one roll yields approx. 95 A4
pages) 
Automatic document 10 sheets max. 
feeder
Memory size*: 512 KB (approx. 30 pages with no voice 
messages recorded and ECM turned off, or 24 
minutes of voice messages (including OGMs) 
with no documents in memory)
Modem speed 14400 bps with automatic fallback to lower 
speeds.
Transmission time* Approx. 6 seconds (only when ECM is on)
Reception modes FAX, TEL, TEL/FAX, A.M.  
Resolution Horizontal:
8 lines/mm
Vertical:
Standard: 3.85 lines/mm
Fine/Halftone: 7.7 lines/mm 
Super fine: 15.4 lines/mm
*Based on ITU-T Test Chart #1 at standard resolution, excluding time for 
protocol signals (i.e., ITU-T phase C time only).
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Display 16-digit LCD display 
Recording system Thermal transfer recording 
Halftone (greyscale) 64 levels 
Applicable telephone line Public switched telephone network
Compatibility ITU-T (CCITT) G3 mode 
Compression scheme MH, MR, MMR 
Scanning method Sheet-feeder CIS (Contact Image Sensor)
Effective printing width 204 mm max. 
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.
Contrast control Automatic/Dark selectable
Copy function Single/Multi-copy/Sort-copy (99 copies/page) 
Telephone function Standard (Cannot be used for incoming/
outgoing if power fails) 
Power requirements 220-240 V AC, 50-60 Hz
Operating temperature 5 to 35°C
Humidity Maximum: 85 %
Power consumption Stand-by: 2.6 W
Maximum: 115 W
Dimensions Width: 343 mm
Depth: 256 mm
Height: 182 mm
Weight Approx. 3.5 kg
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.
• 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 
may damage the machine.
• Do not install or use the machine near water, or when you are wet. 
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 lead.
• 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 safely 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.
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• 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 socket-outlet must be installed near the equipment and must be 
easily accessible.
Important:
• This facsimile machine is not designed for use on a line which has 
call waiting, call forwarding, or certain other special services 
offered by your telephone company. If you attempt to use the fax 
machine on a telephone line using any of these services, you may 
experience errors during transmission and reception of facsimile 
messages.
• This facsimile machine is not compatible with digital telephone 
systems.
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Table of Contents
Introduction 1
Important safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Table of Contents 5
1.  Installation 7
Unpacking Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
A Look at the Operation Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Loading the Imaging Film . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Loading Printing Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Entering Your Name and Fax Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Setting the Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Selecting the Reception Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Volume Adjustment  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
2.  Using the Answering Machine 34
Recording an Outgoing Message. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Operating the Answering Machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Optional Answering Machine Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Transfer Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Override Ringing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Remote Operations  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
3.  Sending Documents 58
Transmittable Documents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Loading the Document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Resolution and Contrast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Sending a Fax by Normal Dialling  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Sending a Fax by Automatic Dialling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
4.  Receiving Documents 75
Using TEL/FAX Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Using FAX Mode  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
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Table of Contents
Using A.M. Mode  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Using TEL Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Substitute Reception to Memory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
5.  Making Copies 83
6.  Making Telephone Calls 86
7.  Special Functions 89
Caller ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Duplex Ringing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Broadcasting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Cover Sheet  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Batch Page Numbering. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Blocking Reception of Unwanted Faxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Sending Documents From Memory  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Polling (Requesting a Fax Transmission) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Timer Operations  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
8.  Option Settings 111
9.  Printing Reports and Lists 118
10.  Maintenance 122
11.  Troubleshooting 126
Problems and Solutions  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Messages and Signals  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Clearing Paper Jams  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE 136
Index 138
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1.  Installation
Unpacking Checklist
Before setting up, If any are missing, 
make sure you contact your dealer 
have all of the or retailer.
following items.
Original 
document Paper tray 
support extension
Rapid key 
Handset labels
Handset Operation 
lead manual
Gears (4) Telephone 
line cord
Imaging film 
(initial starter Imaging film 
roll) cartridge
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1. Installation