PHILIPS
Description of the machine
paper tray
paper feeder
document tray
automatic d ocument feeder
scanner c over
control p anel
paper e xit t ray
Symbols on the d isplay
Selected options will be highlighted with an arrow (»).
resolution:
f for text and graphics
% for very small print and graphics
F for photographs
; on: faxes will be received automatically
blinking: faxes are stored in the memory
off: memory is full or faxes will be received with a modem
: transmission of faxes or SMS
Overview of functions
M select f unctions
C return to pre- OK confi rm
vious menu selection
K colour c opy
/ choose between op-
Z s can to PC tions, move the c ursor
i h elp
X stop, return on the display
to stand-by
mode
K black-and-white copy
L redial
W send an SMS; the O c ontrast
lamp next to the key
& b roadcast – send a fax
will fl ash when mes-
or SMS to several recipi-
sages are received
ents
v If this symbol fl ashes
f%F resolution
please read the dis-
play Y s tart fax transmission
a call up d irectory
entries
k eyboard for t ext input keypad for n umbers
Contents SMS..........................................20
Send SMS .............................................................20
Receiving an SMS ...............................................20
Safety instructions...................5
Advanced settings ..................21
Installation ...............................6 Settings list ...........................................................21
Unpacking .............................................................6 Fax settings...........................................................21
Set-up .....................................................................6 SMS settings.........................................................21
Loading paper.......................................................7 Scan settings.........................................................22
Connections ..........................................................7 Printer settings.....................................................22
Power supply.........................................................8
Country selection .................................................8 Hints & tips .............................23
Inserting cartridges ..............................................8 Ordering information.........................................23
Cartridge alignment .............................................9 Change cartridges................................................23
Your name and number ......................................9 Cartridge capacity................................................24
Time and date ......................................................10 Logs.......................................................................25
PC connection .....................................................10 Commands ...........................................................25
Software installation............................................10 Lock.......................................................................25
Care and maintenance ........................................25
Settings....................................11
Date and time ......................................................11 Appendix .................................27
Your number and name .....................................11 Functions list........................................................27
Network type (PABX) ........................................11 Technical settings ................................................28
Country and language.........................................11 Technical data ......................................................28
Additional telephone ..........................................11 Guarantee .............................................................28
Declaration of conformity ................................30
Directory.................................12 Index .....................................................................31
Add name .............................................................12
Add list..................................................................12
Print.......................................................................12
Cancel....................................................................12
Modify...................................................................12
Transfer to a PC ..................................................12
Fax ...........................................13
Sending a fax Y .................................................13
Directory a ...............................................14
Redial L ...........................................................14
Broadcast & .....................................................14
Resolution f%F ..........................................14
Contrast O ..........................................................14
Receiving faxes ....................................................14
Fax answering device..........................................14
Send report...........................................................15
Delayed transmission..........................................15
Polling ...................................................................15
Additional telephone ..........................................15
Copy.........................................16
Inserting a document..........................................16
Standard copy K ................................................16
“Creative” copy K .............................................16
Scan to PC ..............................18
Inserting a document..........................................18
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Contents
In a thunderstorm, disconnect the MF-jet 500
Safety from both the mains and the telephone line. If
you are unable to disconnect the MF-jet 500,
instructions avoid using the fax machine or the telephone
during the storm. There is a risk of electric
Please read and follow all warning notices and shock from lightning and risk of damage to the
instructions. machine.
The MF-jet 500 should be installed on a level and Your MF-jet 500 is only intended for use in the
stable surface. The surface should be smooth country in which it was purchased. It may only
and horizontal. The machine may be damaged be operated with telephone systems and power
if it falls and may cause serious injury, especially equipment which meet these standards.
to small children. Place the MF-jet 500 at least
10 cm away from other electrical devices and
objects.
Do not place the MF-jet 500 in direct sunlight.
Do not place it near to a radiator, heater, radio,
television or air conditioning unit. Do not al-
low it to come into contact with dust, water or
chemicals.
Make sure that air can circulate freely around the
MF-jet 500. Do not operate the MF-jet 500 in en-
closed spaces such as boxes, cupboards, cabinets
etc. Do not cover the MF-jet 500. Do not place
the MF-jet 500 on soft surfaces such as beds, du-
vets, cushions, sofas or carpets as there is a risk
of overheating and fi re.
Only use the power supply included with the
product. Using an unauthorised power supply
may damage the MF-jet 500.
Do not touch telephone wires or mains cables
where the insulation is missing or damaged un-
less they are already disconnected.
If the housing of your MF-jet 500 or the power
supply—in particular the power or telephone
cables—, are damaged, please unplug the MF-jet
500. The housing of the MF-jet 500 may only be
opened by authorised service personnel.
Unplug the MF-jet 500 from the mains and tel-
ephone line before cleaning. Do not use liquid
or aerosol cleaning agents such as sprays, or
polishes.
Do not expose the MF-jet 500 to rain or any
other form of moisture. There is a risk of electric
shock or fi re. If any liquid is accidentally spilled
into the MF-jet 500, immediately remove the
power plug and have the MF-jet 500 profession-
ally inspected.
Your MF-jet 500 has been tested to EN 60950
or IEC 60950 and may only be operated on
telephone networks and power supplies that con-
form to these standards.
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Safety instructions
I nstallation S et-up
Please read all warning notices and instructions
and follow them precisely.
U npacking 1 Remove the transport protection strips.
Unpack the box and check that it includes the 2 Insert the paper tray in the slots provided be-
following:
hind the paper feed mechanism.
telephone cable
mains cable
power supply
ink cartridges and
chip card
“Plug ’n Print”
3 Pull out the paper exit tray.
p aper tray
machine
user guide 4 Pull up the document tray.
installation guide
CD-ROM
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5 Open the machine by pulling the lever under 2 Insert up to 100 sheets of paper up to the
the control panel. end-stop in the paper feed mechanism.
6 Remove the protective tapes from the car-
tridge holder and close the machine.
C onnections
First connect the telephone cable plug socket la-
belled L INE on the back of the machine.
Loading paper
Please use only paper which is specifi cally intend-
ed for use with ink cartridge printers (standard
format is A4 210×297 mm, 80 g/m²). Follow the
instructions of the manufacturer.
Do not load paper while the MF-jet 500 is print-
ing!
Next connect the telephone plug to the line
1 To prevent several sheets being drawn into socket on the wall.
the machine at once, fi rst fan out the paper
to separate the sheets and then straighten the In the UK
stack on a fl at surface before inserting it into
the paper feed.
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For all other countries Power supply
Connect the power supply unit to the MF-jet 500,
then use the mains cable to connect the power
supply unit to the mains.
. Additional devices
In addition to your fax machine, you can also
connect other devices such as additional tel-
ephones, call-fee indicators answering machines
or modems to a single telephone line (also see
Settings/Additional telephone).
If you intend using special auxiliary devices with
your fax machine, please contact your dealer.
If you wish to receive faxes via modem, you must
set your fax machine to MANUAL RECEPTION.
Same socket
(not in all countries)
You can connect additional devices to the same
telephone socket. Make sure the fax machine is
the fi rst device connected to the line.
v If you want to connect the MF-jet 500 to
a PC, please refer to the chapter PC con-
nection. You must install the software first
and then connect the MF-jet 500 to the
PC!
After you have connected the MF-jet 500
to the mains, it will prompt you to make
some basic settings as follows.
Country selection
1 Press OK.
2 Use / to choose your country.
3 Press OK twice.
Connecting additional devices to the same socket
ensures you the optimal functionality of your
active fax switch (e.g. call transfer). Your fax ma-
I nserting cartridges
chine can control the additional devices.
Before you can print documents, there have to be
ink cartridges in your MF-jet 500. Therefore two
free cartridges for a few test pages are included
with your machine.
The display will indicate if one of the cartridges
is empty or if there is no cartridge in the MF-jet
500.
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