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Pixma MX310 Support
FAQ and troubleshooting

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Issue

Cause and solution

The machine is not powered on

You cannot send faxes if the power is turned off. Press the ON/OFF button to turn the power on.
After a power failure or disconnecting of the power cord, press the ON/OFF button to turn the power on.

Cause and solution

The In Use/Memory lamp is flashing

Another document is being sent from memory. Wait until the machine finishes sending it.

Cause and solution

The telephone line is connected to the External Device Jack

Reconnect to the Telephone Line Jack.

If you still cannot send a fax, there is a problem with the telephone line. Contact your telephone company and the manufacturer of your terminal adapter or telephone adapter.

Typical examples of connecting the machine are described below. The machine cannot send/receive faxes if the connection is incorrect. Connect the machine correctly.

Caution

If the Power Disconnects Unexpectedly

If there is a power failure or if you accidentally disconnect the power cord, the date/time settings as well as all documents stored in memory will be lost. User data and speed dialing settings are retained. If the power disconnects, the following will apply:

You will not be able to send or receive faxes or make copies.
If a telephone is connected to the machine, you can receive voice calls.
Whether you are able to make voice calls depends on the type of your telephone.

Methods of Connecting External Devices

Connecting to an Analog Line

(A) Telephone line (analog)

Connecting a Telephone or Answering Machine Directly

(A) Telephone or Answering machine

Caution

Do not connect the machine and external devices in parallel to the same telephone line using a splitter (A). The machine may not operate properly.

Connecting a Telephone or Answering Machine via a Computer

(A) Computer

(B) Telephone or Answering machine

Caution

Users in the UK

If the connector of the external device cannot be connected to the jack on the machine, you will need to purchase a B.T. adapter to connect as follows:

Connect the external device line to the B.T. adapter, then connect the B.T. adapter to the jack.

Methods of Connecting the Various Lines

The following are some basic connection schemes that apply when you are connecting to a non-analog telephone line. These are examples and are not guaranteed to suit every connecting conditions. For details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with the network device (control devices such as an xDSL modem, terminal adapter, or dial-up router) you are connecting to this machine.

Connecting to an xDSL

(A) Digital Subscriber Line

(B) Splitter

(C) xDSL modem (splitter may be built-in to the modem)

(D) Computer

Connecting to an ISDN Line

For details on ISDN connection and settings, see the manuals supplied with your terminal adapter or dial-up router.

Setting the Telephone Line Type

Before using the machine, make sure you set the correct telephone line type for your telephone line. If you are unsure of your telephone line type, contact your telephone company. For ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network) or xDSL (Digital Subscriber Line) connections, contact the telephone company or service provider to confirm your line type.

Caution

This setting may not be available depending on the country or region of purchase.
You can print the User's data list to check the current setting.

1. Press the FAX button, then press the Menu button.

2. Press the or button to select USER SETTINGS, then press the OK button.

3. Press the or button to select TEL LINE TYPE, then press the OK button.

4 Press the or button to select the telephone line type, then press the OK button.

ROTARY PULSE: Suitable for pulse dialing.

TOUCH TONE: Suitable for tone dialing.

Caution

You cannot use ROTARY PULSE depending on the country or region of purchase.

5. Press the Stop/Reset button.

Preparing the Machine for Fax

Cause and solution

The telephone line type is not set correctly

If the telephone line type is not set correctly, you will not be able to send faxes, but will still be able to receive them. In this case, check the telephone line type setting and change it as necessary.

Typical examples of connecting the machine are described below. The machine cannot send/receive faxes if the connection is incorrect. Connect the machine correctly.

Caution

If the Power Disconnects Unexpectedly

If there is a power failure or if you accidentally disconnect the power cord, the date/time settings as well as all documents stored in memory will be lost. User data and speed dialing settings are retained. If the power disconnects, the following will apply:

You will not be able to send or receive faxes or make copies.
If a telephone is connected to the machine, you can receive voice calls.
Whether you are able to make voice calls depends on the type of your telephone.

Methods of Connecting External Devices

Connecting to an Analog Line

(A) Telephone line (analog)

Connecting a Telephone or Answering Machine Directly

(A) Telephone or Answering machine

Caution

Do not connect the machine and external devices in parallel to the same telephone line using a splitter (A). The machine may not operate properly.

Connecting a Telephone or Answering Machine via a Computer

(A) Computer

(B) Telephone or Answering machine

Caution

Users in the UK

If the connector of the external device cannot be connected to the jack on the machine, you will need to purchase a B.T. adapter to connect as follows:

Connect the external device line to the B.T. adapter, then connect the B.T. adapter to the jack.

Methods of Connecting the Various Lines

The following are some basic connection schemes that apply when you are connecting to a non-analog telephone line. These are examples and are not guaranteed to suit every connecting conditions. For details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with the network device (control devices such as an xDSL modem, terminal adapter, or dial-up router) you are connecting to this machine.

Connecting to an xDSL

(A) Digital Subscriber Line

(B) Splitter

(C) xDSL modem (splitter may be built-in to the modem)

(D) Computer

Connecting to an ISDN Line

For details on ISDN connection and settings, see the manuals supplied with your terminal adapter or dial-up router.

Setting the Telephone Line Type

Before using the machine, make sure you set the correct telephone line type for your telephone line. If you are unsure of your telephone line type, contact your telephone company. For ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network) or xDSL (Digital Subscriber Line) connections, contact the telephone company or service provider to confirm your line type.

Caution

This setting may not be available depending on the country or region of purchase.
You can print the User's data list to check the current setting.

1. Press the FAX button, then press the Menu button.

2. Press the or button to select USER SETTINGS, then press the OK button.

3. Press the or button to select TEL LINE TYPE, then press the OK button.

4 Press the or button to select the telephone line type, then press the OK button.

ROTARY PULSE: Suitable for pulse dialing.

TOUCH TONE: Suitable for tone dialing.

Caution

You cannot use ROTARY PULSE depending on the country or region of purchase.

5. Press the Stop/Reset button.

Preparing the Machine for Fax

Cause and solution

DIAL TONE DETECT is set to ON

Resend the fax after a while. If you still cannot send the fax, set DIAL TONE DETECT to OFF.

Cause and solution

The fax number is not correctly registered in a speed dial

Make sure that the fax number is correctly registered when speed dialing.

Registering Coded Speed Dialing

Coded speed dialing allows you to dial fax/telephone numbers by simply pressing a few buttons.

To dial the number, press the Coded Dial button, enter the two-digit code assigned to that number.

Before you can use coded speed dialing, you need to register the recipient's fax/telephone numbers for coded speed dialing.

Caution

For a list of the recipients you have registered, print the coded speed dialing list,See Printing a List of the Registered Destination.

1. Press the FAX button, then press the Menu button.

2. Press the or button to select CODED DIAL REGIST, then press the OK button.

3. Press the or button to select a coded speed dialing code (00 - 19), then press the OK button two times.

4. Press the Numeric buttons to enter the fax/telephone number you want to register (max. 60 digits (40 digits for Korea), including spaces), then press the OK button two times.

Caution

For details on how to enter or delete numbers, see [ Guidelines for Entering Numbers, Letters, and Symbols ].
Press the Redial/Pause button to enter a pause.
Press the button to enter a tone.

5. Press the Numeric buttons to enter a name for the coded speed dialing code (max. 16 characters, including spaces), then press the OK button.

The CODED DIAL REGIST screen is displayed to enter the next number.

If you continue registering coded speed dialing, repeat the procedure from step 3.
If not, go to step 6.

Caution

For details on how to enter or delete characters, see [ Guidelines for Entering Numbers, Letters, and Symbols ] .

6. Press the Stop/Reset button.

Registering Recipients for the Speed Dial

Cause and solution

There was an error during transmission

Check the LCD for an error message. See[ An Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD ].
Print the Activity report and check for an error.

Cause and solution

Cannot hear the dial tone

Check that the telephone line is connected correctly to the proper jack. If so, then there is a problem with your telephone line. Contact your telephone line provider.

Cause and solution

The document is not loaded properly

Remove the document then reload it on the Platen Glass or the ADF.

Cause and solution

A fax destination is displayed on the LCD

Another document is being sent from memory. Wait until the machine finishes sending it.

Cause and solution

There was a printer error

Resolve the printer error. If you are out of paper, set the paper.

If you are in a hurry, you can send the fax before resolving the printer error by pressing the Stop/Reset button. In this case, be sure to press the FAX button to print the faxes stored in memory once the transmission is complete.

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