MODEL
UX-460
FACSIMILE
OPERATION MANUAL
1. Installation
2. Using the Answering Machine
3. Sending Documents
4. Receiving Documents
5. Making Copies
6. Making Telephone Calls
7. Special Functions
8. Option Settings
9. Printing Reports and Lists
10. Maintenance
11. Troubleshooting
UX-460 FACSIMILE
WARNING FCC Regulations state that any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment
not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate this
equipment.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there
is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on,
the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
ABOUT THE TELEPHONE CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT OF 1991
"The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer or
other electronic device to send any message via a telephone facsimile machine unless such message clearly
contains in a margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or on the first page of the transmission
the following information:
(1) The date and time of transmission.
(2) Identification of either the business, business entity or individual sending the message.
(3) Telephone number of either the sending machine, business, business entity or individual.
In order to program this information into your facsimile machine, please refer to the appropriate instructions
in the operation manual."
As an ENERGY STAR® partner, SHARP has deter-
mined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR®
guidelines for energy efficiency.
FOR YOUR RECORDS
Please record the model number and serial number below, for easy reference, in case of loss
or theft. These numbers are located on the rear side of the unit.
Space is also provided for other relevant information.
Model Number _____________________________________________________________
Serial Number _____________________________________________________________
Date of Purchase ___________________________________________________________
Place of Purchase __________________________________________________________
Introduction
Welcome, and thank you for
choosing a Sharp facsimile!
The features and
specifications of your new
Sharp fax are shown below.
Automatic dialing Rapid Key Dialing: 5 numbers
Speed Dialing: 40 numbers
Imaging film Initial starter roll (included with fax machine):
32 ft. (10 m) roll (approx. 30 letter-size pages)
Replacement roll:
UX-3CR 98 ft. (30 m) roll (two rolls in
package, one roll yields approx. 100 letter-
size pages)
Automatic document 10 sheets max.
feeder
Memory size*: 512 KB (approx. 30 average pages with no voice
messages recorded, or 24 minutes of voice mes-
sages (including OGMs) with no documents in
memory)
Modem speed 9600 bps with automatic fallback to 7200, 4800,
or 2400 bps
Transmission time* Approx. 15 seconds (Sharp special mode)
Reception modes TEL/FAX/TAD
Resolution Horizontal:
203 pels/inch (8 pels/mm)
Vertical:
Standard: 98 lines/inch (3.85 lines/mm)
Fine /Halftone:
196 lines/inch (7.7 lines/mm)
Super fine :
391 lines/inch (15.4 lines/mm)
Note: The facsimile machine is Year 2000 compliant.
* Based on ITU-T Test Chart #1 at standard resolution in 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
Recording system Thermal transfer recording
Paper tray capacity Letter: 60 sheets
(16- to 20-lb. paper) Legal: 30 sheets
Halftone (grayscale) 64 levels
Applicable telephone line Public switched telephone network
Compatibility ITU-T (CCITT) G3 mode
Compression scheme MH, MR, Sharp
Scanning method Sheet-feeder CIS (Contact Image Sensor)
Effective printing width 8.3" (208 mm) max.
Input document size Automatic feeding:
Width: 5.8 to 8.5" (148 to 216 mm)
Length: 5.5 to 11" (140 to 279 mm)
Manual feeding:
Width: 5.8 to 8.5" (148 to 216 mm)
Length: 5.5 to 23.6" (140 to 600 mm)
Effective scanning width 8.3" (210 mm) max.
Contrast control Automatic/Dark selectable
Copy function Standard
Telephone function Standard (cannot be used if power fails)
Power requirements 120 V AC, 60 Hz
Operating temperature 41 to 95°F (5 to 35°C)
Humidity Maximum: 85 %
Power consumption Stand-by: 4.2 W
Maximum: 100 W
Dimensions Width: 13.5" (343 mm)
Depth: 10.1" (256 mm)
Height: 7.2" (182 mm)
Weight Approx. 7.3 lbs. (3.3 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 120 V, 60 Hz, grounded
(3-prong) outlet. Connecting it to any other kind of outlet will damage
the machine and invalidate the warranty.
• 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 power outlet and telephone jack 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.
• 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 jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifi-
cally designed for wet locations.
• Never touch bare telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line
has been disconnected at the network fiancter.
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• 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.
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 in conjunction
with 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
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Setting the Date and Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Selecting the Reception Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Override Ringing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Remote Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
3 Sending Documents 59
Transmittable Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Loading the Document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Resolution and Contrast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Sending a Fax by Normal Dialing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Sending a Fax by Automatic Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
4 Receiving Documents 76
Using FAX Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Using TEL Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Substitute Reception to Memory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
5 Making Copies 82
6 Making Telephone Calls 85
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7 Special Functions 88
Caller ID (Requires Subscription from Telephone Company). . . . . . . 88
Distinctive Ring (Requires Subscription from Telephone Company) . 93
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 125
11 Troubleshooting 129
Problems and Solutions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Messages and Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Clearing Paper Jams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Ordering Parts 140
FCC Regulatory Information 141
Index 144
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