MODEL
FO-2950M
FACSIMILE
OPERATION MANUAL
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1. Installation
2. Sending Documents
3. Receiving Documents
4. Making Copies
5. Making Telephone Calls
6. Answering Machine Hookup
7. Special Functions
8. Printing Lists
9. Maintenance
10. Troubleshooting
FO-2950M FACSIMILE
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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: 20 numbers
Speed Dialling: 100 numbers
Memory size* 2 MB (approx. 130 pages)
Modem speed 14,400 bps (max.)
Automatic fallback to lower speeds.
Transmission time* Approx. 6 seconds
Toner cartridge yield Initial starter cartridge (included with fax
(4% page coverage, A4 machine): Approx. 1,875 pages
paper) Replacement cartridge (FO-29DC):
Approx. 3,750 pages
Drum cartridge yield Initial starter cartridge (included with fax
machine): 20,000 pages (ave.)
Replacement cartridge (FO-29DR):
20,000 pages (ave.)
Scanning resolution Fax/copy:
Horizontal: 8 pels/mm
Vertical:
Standard: 3.85 lines/mm
Fine /Halftone: 7.7 lines/mm
Super fine: 15.4 lines/mm
PC: Enhanced 600 dpi
*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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Automatic document 20 pages max. (80 g/m2 A4 paper)
feeder
Halftone (grayscale) 64 levels (PC scan: 256 levels)
Paper tray capacity 200 sheets (80 g/m2 A4 paper)
Compression scheme MMR, MR, MH, Sharp (H2)
Applicable telephone line Public switched telephone network
Compatibility ITU-T (CCITT) G3 mode
Printing resolution Horizontal: 16 lines/mm
Vertical: 15.4 lines/mm
PC Printing: 600 dpi (enhanced 1,800 dpi)
Input document size Automatic feeding:
Width: 148 to 216 mm
Length: 140 to 297 mm
Manual feeding:
Width: 148 to 216 mm
Length: 140 to 1,000 mm
Effective Scanning width 210 mm max.
Effective Printing width 202 mm max.
Reception modes Fax, Tel, Tel/Fax, A.M.
Scanning speed 8 ppm (A4 paper)
Full Dual Access Yes
Copy function Single/Multi/Sort (99 copies/page)
Power requirements 220-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Operating temperature 10 - 30°C
Humidity 20 to 85% RH
Power consumption Standby: 9.0 W
Maximum: 840 W
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Dimensions Width: 386 mm
Depth: 398 mm
Height: 169 mm
Weight Approx. 6.3 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.
Important safety information
Be sure to save these instructions!
When using your facsimile equipment, basic safety precautions
should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and
injury to persons, including the following:
• 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
will damage the machine and invalidate the warranty.
• 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.
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• 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 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.
• 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 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
Introduction 1
Important safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Table of Contents 5
A Look at the Operation Panel 7
1. Installation 10
Unpacking Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Installing the Toner Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Loading Printing Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Setting Up the Multifunction Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Entering Your Name and Fax Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Setting the Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Setting the Reception Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Volume Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
2. Sending Documents 41
Transmittable Documents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Loading the Document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Adjusting the Resolution and Contrast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Sending a Fax by Normal Dialling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Sending a Fax by Automatic Dialling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
3. Receiving Documents 66
Using TEL/FAX Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Using FAX Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Using A.M. Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Using TEL Reception Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Substitute Reception to Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
4. Making Copies 79
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Table of Contents
5. Making Telephone Calls 82
6. Answering Machine Connection 84
Connecting an Answering Machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Optional A.M. Mode Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
7. Special Functions 89
Broadcasting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Duplex Ringing (Requires Subscription to Service) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Cover Sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Batch Page Numbering. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Blocking Reception of Unwanted Faxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Polling (Requesting a Fax Transmission) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Timer Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
8. Printing Lists 112
9. Maintenance 119
Scanning glass and rollers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
The housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Replacing the toner cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Replacing the drum cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Cleaning the drum cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
10. Troubleshooting 126
Problems and Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Messages and Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Clearing Paper Jams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Quick Reference Guide 139
Index 141
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A Look at the Operation Panel
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TEL FAX
A.M. FUNCTION VOLUME
DOWN UP
SPEED RECEPTION
ABC DEF PAPER TONER PC LINE MODE RESOLUTION BROADCAST
DIAL CHECK EMPTY IN USE IN USE
1 2 3
01 02 03 04
GHI JKL MNO REDIAL
4 5 6 05 06 07 08
HOLD/
PQRS TUV WXYZ SEARCH COPY/HELP REDUCTION/ 09 10 11 12
7 8 9 ENLARGEMENT
13 14 15 16/POLL
SPEAKER
START STOP
0 17/G1 18/G2 19/G3 20/G4
22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14
1 SPEED DIAL key
Press this key to dial a fax or voice number using an abbreviated 2-
digit Speed Dial number.
2 REDIAL key
Press this key to automatically redial the last number dialled.
3 PAPER CHECK indicator
This lights when the paper tray is out of paper, the paper has jammed,
the printer compartment cover is open, or a paper size error has
occurred.
4 TONER EMPTY indicator
This blinks when the toner cartridge nears empty and lights steadily
when the toner cartridge needs replacement.
5 Display
This displays messages and prompts during operation and
programming.
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