If You Cannot Send a Fax

Wait for a while. After turning ON the main power switch, the machine cannot scan documents immediately.

Make sure the machine is set for the correct telephone line type. If you do not know the telephone line type, contact your local telephone company.

For instructions on how to set the telephone line type, see "Connecting a Telephone Line."

Press [ ] [FAX] to show the fax standby display.

1. Make sure the originals are correctly loaded. (See "Placing Documents.")

2. Make sure the scanning platform and rear cover are fully closed.

Check that the Address Book settings are registered correctly. (See "Registering/Editing/Erasing Destinations in/from the Favorites List," and "Registering/Editing/Erasing Destinations in/from Coded Dial Codes.")

Check that you have the correct number.

The machine does not scan originals if it is in the Sleep mode. To take the machine out of the Sleep mode, press [ ] [Energy Saver] on the operation panel.

Ask the recipient to make sure paper is loaded in the machine.

Allow time for the documents to finish sending.

Make sure the cable is connected properly. (See "Connecting a Telephone Line.")

Make sure there is a dial tone when you press [ ] [Hook] or when you lift the handset of any external telephone connected to the machine. If there is no dial tone, contact your local telephone company.

Make sure the recipient's machine is compatible with your machine.

The fax number you dialed is busy. Try sending the document later.

Ask the recipient to check the machine. For an overseas call, add pauses to the registered number.

The external phone is busy. Please wait until the external phone becomes free.

Unplug the machine and let it cool for about 5 minutes. Then plug in the machine and try sending again.