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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