MODEL
UX-355L
FACSIMILE
OPERATION MANUAL
1. Installation
2. Setting Up and Using OpenLCR
3. Sending Documents
4. Receiving Documents
5. Making Copies
6. Making Telephone Calls
7. Answering Machine Hookup
8. Special Functions
9. Printing Lists
10. Maintenance
11. Troubleshooting
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UX-355L F A C S I M I L E
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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
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Introduction
Welcome, and thank you for
choosing a Sharp facsimile
machine! The features and
specifications of your new
Sharp fax are shown below.
Automatic dialing Rapid Key Dialing: 7 numbers
Speed Dialing: 40 numbers
Imaging film Initial starter roll (included with machine):
32 ft. (10 m) (approx. 30 letter-size pages)
Replacement roll:
UX-3CR 98 ft. (30 m) (two rolls in
package, one roll yields approx. 100
letter-size pages)
Memory size* 476 KB (approx. 27 average pages with ECM
turned off)
Modem speed 14,400 bps with automatic fallback to lower
speeds.
Transmission time* Approx. 6 seconds (only when ECM is on)
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)
Automatic document 10 pages max. (20 lb paper)
feeder
Recording system Thermal transfer recording
*Based on ITU-T Test Chart #1 at standard resolution, excluding time for proto-
col signals (i.e., ITU-T phase C time only).
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Halftone (grayscale) 64 levels
Display 16-digit LCD display
Paper tray capacity Letter: 60 sheets
(16- to 20-lb. paper) Legal: 30 sheets
Compression scheme MR, MH, MMR
Applicable telephone line Public switched telephone network
Compatibility ITU-T (CCITT) G3 mode
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.
Effective printing width 8.3" (210 mm) max.
Contrast control Automatic/Dark selectable
Reception modes TEL/FAX/A.M. (Note: A.M. mode is for
connecting an answering machine)
Copy function Single/Multi/Sort (99 copies/page)
Telephone function Yes (cannot be used if power fails)
Power requirements 120 V AC, 60 Hz
Operating temperature 41 - 95°F (5 - 35°C)
Humidity Maximum: 85% RH
Power consumption Standby: 4.0 W
Maximum: 100 W
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Dimensions Width: 13.5" (343 mm)
Depth: 10.1" (256 mm)
Height: 7.2" (182 mm)
Weight Approx. 7.7 lbs. (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.
Important safety information
• Do not disassemble this machine or attempt any procedures not
described in this manual. Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel.
• 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 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.
• 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.
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• 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
specifically designed for wet locations.
• Never touch bare 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 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
Introduction 1
Important safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Table of Contents 5
A Look at the Operation Panel 7
1. Installation 9
Unpacking Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Loading the Imaging Film . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Loading Printing Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Entering Your Name and Fax Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Setting the Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Setting the Reception Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Volume Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
2. Setting Up and Using OpenLCR 35
3. Sending Documents 50
Transmittable Documents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Loading the Document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Adjusting the Resolution and Contrast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Sending a Fax by Normal Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Sending a Fax by Automatic Dialing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
4. Receiving Documents 72
Using FAX Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Using TEL Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Substitute Reception to Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
5. Making Copies 81
6. Making Telephone Calls 85
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Table of Contents
7. Answering Machine Hookup 88
Connecting an Answering Machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Optional A.M. Mode Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
8. Special Functions 93
Caller ID (Requires Subscription to Service) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Distinctive Ring (Requires Subscription to Service) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Broadcasting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Cover Sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Batch Page Numbering. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Blocking Reception of Unwanted Faxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Sending Documents From Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Polling (Requesting a Fax Transmission) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Timer Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
9. Printing Lists 119
10. Maintenance 126
11. Troubleshooting 130
Problems and Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Messages and Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Clearing Paper Jams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Ordering Parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
FCC Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Quick Reference Guide 143
Guía de referencia rápida 145
Index 151
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