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FAQ and troubleshooting

Problems Receiving Faxes

Content Id: 8200995600


Issue

Cause and solution

Cannot Receive a Fax, Cannot Print a Fax
Cannot Receive a Fax, Cannot Print a Fax

•Cannot Receive a Fax, Cannot Print a Fax

Cause and solution

Check 1: Is the power turned on?

You cannot receive faxes if the power is turned off. Press the ON button to turn the power on.
If you unplugged the power cord without turning off the power, reconnecting it turns on the power automatically. Any lamp on the Operation Panel is lit when the machine is turned on.
If you unplugged the power cord after pressing the ON button to turn off the power, reconnect it, then press the ON button to turn on the power. All lamps on the Operation Panel are off when the machine is turned off.
If the power was turned off due to power failure, etc., the power is automatically turned on when the power failure is resolved.

A : ON button

B : FAX Memory lamp

Caution

Confirm that all lamps on the Operation Panel are off before unplugging the power cord, then unplug the power cord. If a power failure occurs or you unplug the power cord, all faxes stored in the machine's memory are deleted.

Caution

If the faxes stored in machine's memory are deleted by a power failure or unplugging the power cord, the list of the faxes deleted from the machine's memory will be printed after turning the machine on.

Cause and solution

Check 2: Is the machine's memory full?

Print the received faxes stored in machine's memory or save them on the USB flash drive, delete them from the machine's memory, and have the sender resend the faxes.

If the sending faxes is not complete or the machine was not able to print the received faxes, these faxes are stored in machine's memory.

If an error occurred during a fax transmission, the document is not stored in machine's memory.

In the following cases, the machine is not able to print the received fax and will automatically store the fax in its memory.

The amount of remaining ink is insufficient to print a fax.
Paper has run out.
A different size of paper from that specified by Page size is loaded.
Page size is set to other than A4, Letter, LTR, or Legal.

Caution

Some of page sizes are not available depending on the country or region of purchase.

Media type is set to other than Plain paper.
Do not print is selected for Received documents in Auto print settings under Fax settings.
You pressed the Stop button to cancel printing of a received fax.

Caution

If you unplug the power cord of the machine, all faxes stored in machine's memory are deleted.

You can print or delete the faxes stored in machine's memory. You can also save the received faxes stored in machine's memory on the USB flash drive.

To print a document in machine's memory:

-⋗ [ Printing a Document in Machine's Memory ]

To delete a document in machine's memory:

-⋗ [ Deleting a Document in Machine's Memory ]

To save a document on a USB flash drive

-⋗ [ Saving a Document in Machine's Memory to USB Flash Drive ]

Caution

When confirming, printing, or deleting a document stored in machine's memory, you specify it by its transaction number. If you do not know the transaction number for your target document, print the list of documents first.
For details on how to print the list of documents, see [ Printing a List of the Document in Machine's Memory ].

Printing a Document in Machine's Memory

You can print a specified document in machine's memory or print all the documents in its memory at a time.

When printing a specified document, you specify it by its transaction number. If you do not know the transaction number for your target document, print the list of documents first.

Caution

The memory list shows the transaction number of the unsent or unprinted fax (TX/RX NO.), transaction mode, recipient's number, and the date and time of the transaction.

- Printing a List of the Document in Machine's Memory

Print the list of the documents following the procedure below.

1. Make sure that the machine is turned on.

2. Load paper.

Refer to [ Loading Paper ].

3. Press the FAX button.

The Fax standby screen is displayed.

4. Press the Menu button.

The Fax settings screen is displayed.

5. Use the button to select Memory reference, then press the OK button.

Caution

If no document is stored in machine's memory, No documents in memory is displayed on the LCD.

6. Use the button to select Print memory list, then press the OK button.

The list of documents stored in machine's memory is printed.

Caution

A transaction number from "0001" to "4999" indicates a document being sent. A transaction number from "5001" to "9999" indicates a document being received.

- Printing a Specified Document in Machine's Memory

Specify the document and print it following the procedure below.

1. Make sure that the machine is turned on.

2. Load paper.

Refer to [ Loading Paper ].

3. Press the FAX button.

The Fax standby screen is displayed.

4. Press the Menu button.

The Fax settings screen is displayed.

5. Use the button to select Memory reference, then press the OK button.

6. Use the button to select Print specified doc., then press the OK button.

The document selection screen is displayed.

Caution

A transaction number from "0001" to "4999" indicates a document being sent. A transaction number from "5001" to "9999" indicates a document being received.
Each mark before the transaction number indicates the following:

No mark: Indicates a black and white document.

: Indicates a color document.

: Indicates the document during transmission.

&: Indicates the document sent with sequential broadcasting.

By pressing the button or the Tone button, the transaction number displayed on the LCD is switched to transaction time or fax/telephone number.

7. Use the button to select the transaction number (TX/RX no.) of the document you want to print, then press the OK button.

8. Use the button to select whether to print only the first page of the document, then press the OK button.

If you select Yes:

Only the first page of the document will be printed.

The document is still stored in machine's memory.

If you select No:

All pages of the document will be printed.

The screen to confirm whether to delete the printed document in machine's memory is displayed.

If you select Yes using the button and press the OK button, the printed document in machine's memory is deleted.

Caution

If there is not the specified document in machine's memory, No document is displayed, and the machine returns to the previous screen.
To print other documents, repeat the procedure from steps 7 and 8.
To return to the Fax standby screen, press the Stop button.

- Printing All the Documents in Machine's Memory

Print all the documents in machine's memory following the procedure below.

1. Make sure that the machine is turned on.

2. Load paper.

Refer to [ Loading Paper ].

3. Press the FAX button.

The Fax standby screen is displayed.

4. Press the Menu button.

The Fax settings screen is displayed.

5. Use the button to select Memory reference, then press the OK button.

6. Use the button to select Print all RX docs, then press the OK button.

7. Use the button to select Yes, then press the OK button.

All the documents in machine's memory will be printed.

Each time a document is printed, the screen to confirm whether to delete the printed document in machine's memory is displayed.

If you select Yes using the button and press the OK button, the printed document in machine's memory is deleted.

Deleting a Document in Machine's Memory

You can delete a specified document in machine's memory or delete all the documents in its memory at a time.

Caution

When deleting a specified document, you specify it by its transaction number. If you do not know the transaction number for your target document, print the list of documents first.

- Deleting a Specified Document in Machine's Memory

Specify the document and delete it following the procedure below.

1. Make sure that the machine is turned on.

2. Press the FAX button.

The Fax standby screen is displayed.

3. Press the Menu button.

The Fax settings screen is displayed.

4. Use the button to select Memory reference, then press the OK button.

5. Use the button to select Delete specified doc., then press the OK button.

The document selection screen is displayed.

Caution

A transaction number from "0001" to "4999" indicates a document being sent. A transaction number from "5001" to "9999" indicates a document being received.
Each mark before the transaction number indicates the following:

No mark: Indicates a black and white document.

: Indicates a color document.

: Indicates the document during transmission.

&: Indicates the document sent with sequential broadcasting.

By pressing the button or the Tone button, the transaction number displayed on the LCD is switched to transaction time or fax/telephone number.

6. Use the button to select the transaction number (TX/RX no.) of the document you want to delete, then press the OK button.

7. Use the button to select Yes, then press the OK button.

The specified document will be deleted from machine's memory.

Caution

If there is not the specified document in machine's memory, No document is displayed, and the machine returns to the previous screen.
To delete other documents, repeat the procedure from steps 6 and 7.
To return to the Fax standby screen, press the Stop button.

- Deleting All the Documents in Machine's Memory

Delete all the documents in machine's memory following the procedure below.

Caution

This function is not available while the machine is receiving a fax.

1. Make sure that the machine is turned on.

2. Press the FAX button.

The Fax standby screen is displayed.

3. Press the Menu button.

The Fax settings screen is displayed.

4. Use the button to select Memory reference, then press the OK button.

5. Use the button to select Delete all documents, then press the OK button.

6. Use the button to select Yes, then press the OK button.

All the documents in machine's memory will be deleted.

Saving a Document in Machine's Memory to USB Flash Drive

You can save the received faxes stored in machine's memory to the USB flash drive as PDF files using the Operation Panel of the machine.

You can save a specified document in machine's memory to the USB flash drive or save all the documents in its memory to the USB flash drive at a time.

Caution

Do not remove the USB flash drive from the machine until saving is complete.
For safety reasons, we recommend backing up faxes saved on a USB flash drive to another media periodically to avoid unexpected accidents.
We assume no responsibility for damage to or loss of data for whatever reason even within the warranty period.

Caution

When saving a specified document, you specify it by its transaction number. If you do not know the transaction number for your target document, print the list of documents first.

-⋗ [ Printing a List of the Document in Machine's Memory ]

After saving the fax in machine's memory to the USB flash drive, the fax is still stored in machine's memory. For details on how to delete the fax in machine's memory, see [ Deleting a Document in Machine's Memory ].

- Saving a Specified Received Document in Machine's Memory to USB Flash Drive

Specify the received document and save it on the USB flash drive following the procedure below.

1. Make sure that the machine is turned on.

2. Insert the USB flash drive into the Direct Print Port.

Caution

Refer to [ Saving Scanned Data on the USB Flash Drive Using the Operation Panel of the Machine ] for how to insert the USB flash drive into the Direct Print Port.

3. Press the FAX button.

The Fax standby screen is displayed.

4. Press the Menu button.

The Fax settings screen is displayed.

5. Use the button to select Memory reference, then press the OK button.

6. Use the button to select Save specified doc., then press the OK button.

The document selection screen is displayed.

Caution

A transaction number from "0001" to "4999" indicates a document being sent. A transaction number from "5001" to "9999" indicates a document being received.
Each mark before the transaction number indicates the following:

No mark: Indicates a black and white document.

: Indicates a color document.

: Indicates the document during transmission.

&: Indicates the document sent with sequential broadcasting.

By pressing the button or the Tone button, the transaction number displayed on the LCD is switched to transaction time or fax/telephone number.

7. Use the button to select the transaction number (TX/RX no.) of the document you want to save, then press the OK button.

The specified document is saved on the USB flash drive.

Caution

If there is not the specified document in machine's memory, No document is displayed, and the machine returns to the previous screen.
To save other documents on the USB flash drive, repeat step 7.
To return to the Fax standby screen, press the Stop button.

- Saving All the Received Documents in Machine's Memory to USB Flash Drive

Save all the documents in machine's memory to the USB flash drive following the procedure below.

1. Make sure that the machine is turned on.

2. Insert the USB flash drive into the Direct Print Port.

Caution

Refer to [ Saving Scanned Data on the USB Flash Drive Using the Operation Panel of the Machine ] for how to insert the USB flash drive into the Direct Print Port.

3. Press the FAX button.

The Fax standby screen is displayed.

4. Press the Menu button.

The Fax settings screen is displayed.

5. Use the button to select Memory reference, then press the OK button.

6. Use the button to select Save all documents, then press the OK button.

7. Use the button to select Yes, then press the OK button.

All the documents in machine's memory will be saved to the USB flash drive.

Caution

You can save up to 50 pages of fax as one PDF file.
You can save up to 2000 PDF files on a USB flash drive.
Faxes are saved according to the order of the transaction number when Save all documents is selected.
If the USB flash drive is removed or becomes full while saving faxes is in progress, the error message is displayed on the LCD. Press the OK button to dismiss the error.
The folder and file name of faxes saved on the USB flash drive is as follows:

- Folder name: CANON_SC\FAXDOC\0001

- File name (file extension: PDF): Running numbers, starting from FAX_0001

- File date: The date and time of saving as set in the machine. For information on how to set the date and time, refer to [ Setting the Date and Time ]

Importing Faxes Saved on a USB Flash Drive to the Computer

You can import faxes saved on a USB flash drive to the computer.

After saving faxes, connect the USB flash drive to the computer, then import the data.

Document Stored in Machine's Memory

Cause and solution

Check 3: Does an error occur during reception?

Check the LCD for an error message.

-⋗ [ An Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD ]

-⋗ [ A Message for Faxing Is Displayed on the LCD ]

Print the Activity report and check for an error.

Cause and solution

Check 4: Is the telephone line connected correctly?

Check that the telephone line is connected correctly to the Telephone Line Jack and that the telephone (or another external device such as an answering machine or a computer modem) is connected correctly to the External Device Jack.

Preparation

Caution

Do not install the machine where an object may fall on it. In addition, do not place any object on the top of the machine. It may fall into the machine when opening covers, resulting in malfunction.
Paper Output Tray (A) automatically opens when printing starts. Do not place anything in front of the Paper Output Tray.

1.

Make sure all the following items are supplied.

1. FINE cartridges (Color, Black)

2. Power cord

3. Telephone line cable

4. Network setup cable

5. Manuals

6. Setup CD-ROM (containing the drivers, applications and on-screen manuals)

7. Other documents

Caution

The network setup cable can also be used for USB connection.

Caution

Do not connect the power cord yet.

2.

Remove all the protective materials and orange tape from the outside of the machine.

Caution

The tape and protective materials may differ in shape and position from those shown here.

3.

(1) Open the Paper Output Tray (A).

(2) Make sure the Document Cover (B) is closed, then lift to open the Scanning Unit (Cover) (C).

(3) Fix it with the Scanning Unit Support (D).

4.

Remove both the orange tape (E) and the protective material (F) carefully.

5.

(1) Lift the Scanning Unit (Cover) slightly.

(2) Fold the Scanning Unit Support.

(3) Close the Scanning Unit (Cover) gently.

Use fax features?

Yes -⋗ Go to 6.

No -⋗ Go to 8.

6.

Connect one end of supplied telephone line cable (G) to the lower connector labeled "L" on the machine, and then connect the other end to the telephone jack on the wall (H).

Caution

If you cannot send faxes after installing the machine, check the following:

(1) The telephone line cable is connected to connector labeled "L" on the machine.

(2) The dial tone at the telephone jack on the wall.

(3) The telephone line type. For details, refer to [ Confirming the Telephone Line Connection ]

Users in Europe: If you prepare your own telephone line cable, be sure it is a 6-wire telephone line cable.

7. Only when connecting a telephone or an answering machine

Remove the Cap (I) (1), then connect a telephone or an answering machine with the telephone line cable (2).

Caution

Do not use a telephone jack line duplexer to connect the machine and a telephone in parallel. The machine may not operate properly.
Users in the UK: Use a B.T. adapter for connection as required.

8.

Insert the power cord into the connector on the left side of the machine and into the wall outlet firmly.

Caution

Do NOT connect the network setup cable (USB cable) at this stage.
Make sure that the Document Cover is closed.

9.

Press the ON button (J) to turn on the machine.

Caution

It takes about 5 seconds for the ON button to work after the power cord is plugged in.

10.

Use the or button (K) on the Operation Panel to select the language for the LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) (L), then press the OK button.

Caution

If you want to change the language shown on the LCD, press the Back button (M) to return to the Language selection screen.

11.

Select the country or region of use, then press the OK button.

Caution

The Country select screen may not be displayed depending on the country or region of purchase.

12.

When this screen is displayed, proceed to the next step.

Caution

When it is necessary to turn off the machine

Be sure to follow the procedure below.

(1) Press the ON button to turn off the machine.

(2) Make sure that all the lamps on the Operation Panel are not lit.

Operating noise may continue for up to 30 seconds until the machine turns off.

Caution

Before removing the power plug, make sure that all the lamps on the Operation Panel are not lit. Removing the power plug while any of the lamps on the Operation Panel is lit or flashing may cause drying and clogging of the FINE Cartridges, resulting in poor printing.

When using the fax features

Removing the power plug deletes all faxes stored in memory. Before removing the power plug, send faxes, print them, or save them to USB flash drive as necessary.

Caution

The specification of the power cord differs for each country or region.

Install the FINE Cartridges

1.

(1) Make sure the Document Cover (A) is closed, then lift to open the Scanning Unit (Cover) (D).

(2) Fix it with the Scanning Unit Support (E).

Caution

When you lift the Scanning Unit (Cover), do not touch the buttons on the Operation Panel (F) or the LCD (G). May result in unintended operation.

2.

The FINE Cartridge Holder (H) moves to the installation position.

If the FINE Cartridge Holder does not move, make sure that the machine is turned on. For details, refer to 8 to 9 in [ Preparation ].

3.

Follow the next procedure to insert the Black and Color FINE Cartridges into their corresponding slots and .

4.

Open the Ink Cartridge Locking Cover on the right side.

Pinch firmly and pull up the cover.

5.

After removing the Black FINE Cartridge from its box, pull the orange protective tape (J) in the direction of the arrow and remove it carefully.

Caution

Handle the FINE Cartridges carefully. Do not drop or apply excessive pressure to them.
Be sure to use the supplied FINE Cartridges.
Be careful not to stain your hands or surrounding work area with ink on the removed protective tape.
Do not touch the metal parts of the FINE Cartridges. The machine may not print properly if you touch them.

6.

Place the Black FINE Cartridge into the right slot .

Caution

Do not knock the FINE Cartridge against the sides of the holder.
Install in a well-lit environment.
Install the Black FINE Cartridge into the right slot , and the Color FINE Cartridge into the left slot .

7.

Push down of the Ink Cartridge Locking Cover until it snaps into place.

View the Ink Cartridge Locking Cover straight on and check that it is locked correctly (not at an angle).

8.

Insert the Color FINE Cartridge into the left FINE Cartridge Holder in the same way as the Black FINE Cartridge.

9.

(1) Lift the Scanning Unit (Cover) slightly.

(2) Fold the Scanning Unit Support.

(3) Close the Scanning Unit (Cover) gently.

10.

Wait for about 1 minute until the LCD changes as shown in the illustration, then proceed to the next step.

Caution

Once you have installed the FINE Cartridges, do not remove them unnecessarily.
If an error message is displayed on the LCD, make sure that the FINE Cartridges are correctly installed.

Caution

The LCD will turn off if the machine is not operated for about 5 minutes. Pressing any button other than the ON button will restore the display.

Load Paper

1.

Open the Paper Support (A).

2.

Move the Paper Guides (B) to both edges.

3.

Load paper in the center of the Rear Tray (C).

Load paper in portrait orientation with the printing side facing up.

4.

Slide the left and right Paper Guides against both edges of the paper.

Make sure that the height of the paper stack does not exceed the line (D).

Caution

For details on how to handle paper, refer to [ Loading Paper ]

Set Up for Fax Reception

Read this section only when using the fax features.

If not using the fax features, go to [ How to connect the machine to the computer(USB/wireless LAN) ].

Depending on your needs, select one of the following three modes for receiving faxes. You can change the receive mode after installation is complete.

Caution

A call ring pattern detective service (DRPD/Network Switch) may not be available depending on the country or region of use.

Caution

Even when a telephone is connected to the machine, the telephone’s ringtone may not sound for an incoming call depending on the telephone type or settings.

- Intended Use

Use a single telephone line for both voice and fax calls.
Prioritize voice calls over fax reception.
Connect an answering machine.

- Receive Mode

TEL priority mode

Voice calls cannot be received unless a telephoneis connected.

- Intended Use

Use a dedicated fax line.
Receive only faxes.

- Receive Mode

FAX only mode

- Intended Use

Use a call ring pattern detection service (DRPD/Network Switch).

- Receive Mode

DRPD/Network Switch

Responses to Calls in Each Mode

- TEL priority mode

When a fax call arrives

While the telephone's ringtone sounds, pick up the handset.

When the fax reception starts, replace the handset.

If an answering machine is connected, the fax is received automatically.

When a voice call arrives

While the telephone's ringtone sounds, pick up the handset to answer the call.

- FAX only mode

When a fax call arrives

The fax is received automatically.

When a voice call arrives

The call cannot be answered.

- DRPD/Network Switch

When a fax call arrives

The telephone’s ringtone sounds. The fax is received automatically when the machine detects the fax ring pattern.

DRPD/Network Switch must be supported by your telephone service provider.

Please contact them for service details.

When a voice call arrives

The telephone continues to ring.

Pick up the handset to answer the call.

1.

Press the FAX button (A), then press the Menu button (B).

2.

Use the or button (C) to select Receive mode set., then press the OK button.

3.

Select a receive mode, then press the OK button.

If the advanced settings screen is displayed

Select No, then press the OK button.

The selected receive mode is displayed.

Initial Hardware Setup

For the basic connection of the machine, refer to [ Initial Hardware Setup ]. This guide describes other typical connections.

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 plug, the date/time settings will be reset. The settings for user information, coded speed dial, group dial, and rejected numbers will be retained.
All faxes stored in the machine's memory, such as unsent and received faxes, will be lost.

If the power disconnects, the following will apply:

You will not be able to send or receive faxes, make copies, or scan originals.
When you are connecting the telephone, whether or not you can use it depends upon your telephone line or telephone.

Connecting Various Lines

These are examples and could not be guaranteed to suit every connecting condition. For details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with the network device (control devices such as an xDSL (Digital Subscriber Line) modem or terminal adapter) you are connecting to this machine.

Caution

Do not connect fax machines and/or telephones in parallel (US and Canada only)

If two or more fax machines and/or telephones are connected in parallel, the following problems may occur and the machine may not operate properly.

- If you pick up the handset of the telephone that is connected in parallel during fax transmission or reception, the fax image may be corrupted or a communication error may occur.

- Such services as Caller ID, etc. may not operate properly on the telephone

If you cannot avoid parallel connections, set the receive mode to TEL priority mode, understanding that the above problems may occur. You will only be able to receive faxes manually.

Caution

xDSL is the generic term for the high speed digital communication technology with telephone line such as ADSL/HDSL/SDSL/VDSL.

Connecting the telephone

Before connecting a telephone or answering machine, remove the Telephone connector cap.

For 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: Attach the B.T. adapter to the modular cable connecting the external device, then connect the B.T. adapter to the (External device) jack.

Connecting to an Internet Telephone

(A) Digital Subscriber Line

(B) xDSL modem (splitter may not be built-in to the modem)

(C) WAN (Wide Area Network)

(D) Broadband router compatible with Internet Telephone

(E) Computer

(F) Telephone or answering machine

(G) LAN (Local Area Network)

(H) TEL

(I) LINE

*Port configurations and names may vary depending on the product.

Caution

When connecting to the xDSL line, select the same line type as you are subscribing to in Telephone line type.

See [ Setting the Telephone Line Type ].

Connecting to an xDSL

(A) Analog Subscriber Line

(B) xDSL modem (splitter may not be built-in to the modem)

(C) Computer

(D) Telephone or answering machine

Caution

When the splitter is not built-in to the modem, do not branch the telephone line before the splitter (wall side). And also, do not connect splitters in parallel. The machine may not be able to operate properly.

Caution

When connecting to the xDSL line, select the same line type as you are subscribing to in Telephone line type.

See [ Setting the Telephone Line Type ].

Connecting to an ISDN Line

For details on ISDN (Integrated Service Digital Network) connection and settings, refer to the manuals supplied with your terminal adapter or dial-up router.

Setting the Telephone Line Type

Before using your 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 xDSL or ISDN connections, contact the telephone company or service provider to confirm your line type.

Caution

Telephone line type will not appear in countries or regions where Rotary pulse is not supported.
You can print User's data list to check the current setting.

1. Display the Telephone line type screen.

(1) Press the FAX button, and press the Menu button.

The Fax settings menu will appear.

(2) Use the (-) or (+) button to select FAX user settings, and press the OK button.

The FAX user settings menu will appear.

(3) Use the (-) or (+) button to select Telephone line type, and press the OK button.

2. Select the telephone line type.

(1) Use the (-) or (+) button to select the telephone line type.

Rotary pulse: Suitable for pulse dialing.

Touch tone: Suitable for tone dialing.

(2) Press the OK button.

3. Press the FAX button to return to the fax standby screen.

Confirming the Telephone Line Connection

Cause and solution

Check 5: Is a different size of paper from that specified by Page size loaded?

If a different size of paper from that specified by Page size is loaded for printing faxes, the received faxes will not be printed and will be stored in machine's memory (Memory Reception). Load the same size of paper as that specified by Page size, then press the OK button on the machine.

Cause and solution

Check 6: Is Page size set to other than A4, Letter, LTR, or Legal?

If Page size is set to other than A4, Letter, LTR, or Legal, the received fax will not be printed and will be stored in machine's memory (Memory Reception). Set Page size to A4, Letter, LTR, or Legal.

Caution

Some of page sizes are not available depending on the country or region of purchase.

Cause and solution

Check 7: Is Media type set to other than Plain paper?

If Media type is set to other than Plain paper, the received fax will not be printed and will be stored in machine's memory (Memory Reception). Set Media type to Plain paper.

Cause and solution

Check 8: Is paper loaded?

If paper is not loaded, received faxes will be stored in machine's memory without being printed. Load paper, then press the OK button.

Loading Plain Paper / Photo Paper

Caution

If you cut plain paper into small size such as 4" x 6" / 10 x 15 cm, 4" x 8" / 101.6 x 203.2 mm, 5" x 7" / 13 x 18 cm, or 2.16" x 3.58" / 55.0 x 91.0 mm (Card size) to perform trial print, it can cause paper jams.

Caution

We recommend Canon genuine photo paper for printing photos. For details on the Canon genuine paper, see [ Media Types You Can Use ].
You can use general copy paper. For the page size and paper weight you can use for this machine, see [ Media Types You Can Use ].

1. Prepare paper.

Align the edges of paper. If paper is curled, flatten it.

Caution

Align the edges of paper neatly before loading. Loading paper without aligning the edges may cause paper jams.
If paper is curled, hold the curled corners and gently bend them in the opposite direction until the paper becomes completely flat.

-⋗ [ Paper Is Smudged/Printed Surface Is Scratched ]

2. Load paper.

(1) Open the Paper Support, and open the support as an extension.

(2) Open the Paper Output Tray gently.

(3) Slide the Paper Guides (A) to open them, and load the paper in the center of the Rear Tray WITH THE PRINT SIDE FACING YOU.

(4) Slide the Paper Guides (A) to align them with both sides of the paper stack.

Do not slide the Paper Guides too hard. The paper may not be fed properly.

Caution

Always load paper in the portrait orientation (B). Loading paper in the landscape orientation (C) can cause paper jams.

Caution

Do not load sheets of paper higher than the Load Limit Mark (D).

Caution

The machine may make an operating noise when feeding paper.

After loading paper

When using the machine to copy without a computer, select the size and type of the loaded paper for Page size and Media type of the setting options.

See [ Changing the Settings ]

When printing with a computer, select the size and type of the loaded paper in Printer Paper Size and Media Type in the printer driver.

See [ Printing from Your Computer ]

Loading Originals in the ADF

You can load documents to copy, fax, or scan in the ADF.

Caution

To scan a document at optimum quality, load it on the Platen Glass.

1. Make sure that any original has been removed from the Platen Glass.

2. Load a document in the ADF.

(1) Open the Document Tray.

(2) Insert the document in the Document Tray until you hear a beep sound.

Load the document WITH THE SIDE TO SCAN FACING UP in the Document Tray.

Caution

When you set the alarm to be silent in Device user settings of Device settings, the alarm will not beep even if the document is inserted in the Document Tray.

(3) Adjust the Document Guides to match the width of the document.

Do not slide the Document Guides too hard. The document may not be fed properly.

Loading Paper

Cause and solution

Check 9: Is the amount of remaining ink sufficient to print a fax?

If the amount of remaining ink is insufficient to print, received faxes will be stored in machine's memory without being printed. Replace the FINE Cartridge, then print the faxes in machine's memory.

-⋗ [ Document Stored in Machine's Memory ]

Caution

If the machine was receiving faxes in the fax mode, printing will start automatically after the FINE Cartridge is replaced.

-⋗ [ Replace ink cartridge(s) ]

You can set the machine to forcibly print a received fax even if the ink has run out. However, part or all of the fax may not be printed since the ink has run out. Also, the contents of the fax will not be stored in machine's memory. If the ink has already run out, we recommend that Do not print be selected for Received documents in Auto print settings under Fax settings to store the received fax in machine's memory. After you replace the FINE Cartridge and select Print for Received documents in Auto print settings, the fax stored in machine's memory will be printed automatically.

Cause and solution

Check 10: Is the machine set to the appropriate receive mode?

Check the receive mode setting and change it to a mode suited to your connection if necessary.

This section describes the preparation necessary for receiving a fax and how to receive a fax. This section also describes the operation to print documents stored in the machine's memory such as when ink or paper runs out.

(A) Prints a received fax.

See [ Receiving a Fax ].

(B) Stores a received fax in the machine's memory without printing it.

See [ Receiving a Fax Temporarily in the Machine's Memory (Memory Receiving) ].

(C) Automatically saves a received fax on the USB flash drive.

Preparing for Receiving a Fax

Prepare for receiving a fax according to the following procedure.

1. Make sure that the power is turned on.

2. Make sure of the receive mode setting.

(1) Press the FAX button.

(2) Confirm the receive mode.

3. Load paper.

See [ Loading Paper ]

Here we make sure that the plain paper is loaded in the Rear Tray.

4. Specify the paper settings as necessary.

(1) Press the Settings button.

The Page size screen will appear.

(2) Use the (-) or (+) button to specify Page size, and press the OK button.

You can specify A4, Letter, or Legal.

(3) Confirm that Plain paper is selected for Media type, and press the OK button.

Caution

If a media type other than Plain paper is selected, select Plain paper.

Caution

The paper settings are shared among the copy mode, fax mode, and template print. After printing in other modes, confirm or change the paper settings. If a page size other than A4, Letter, or Legal, or a media type other than Plain paper is selected, faxes or reports cannot be printed.

See [ Receiving a Fax Temporarily in the Machine's Memory (Memory Receiving) ].

Set ECM RX in Adv. communication to ON to receive a color fax.

Receiving a Fax

Depending on the selected receive mode, the receive operation varies.

When TEL priority mode is selected:

When the call is a fax:

The telephone will ring when a call incomes.

(1) Pick up the handset. If you hear the fax tone, wait for at least 5 seconds after it stops, then hang up the handset.

The machine will receive the fax.

Caution

If the machine will not switch to fax reception, press the FAX button, then the Color or Black button to receive the fax.
To receive a fax without picking up the handset, set Manual/auto switch to ON. RX start time allows you to specify the number of seconds until the machine switches to fax reception.
If you have subscribed to Duplex Ringing service in Hong Kong, the telephone will ring a specified number of times when there is an incoming call with a fax distinctive ring pattern. Then, the machine will switch to fax reception automatically without the handset being picked up. The number of times to ring the telephone until switching to fax reception can be changed.

Other options

Set the machine to enable you to initiate fax reception from a connected telephone (remote reception).

Caution

When the answering machine is connected to the machine

If the answering machine is set to the answering mode, set User-friendly RX to ON. If the call is a fax, the machine will receive the fax automatically.
If the answering mode is turned off on the answering machine, follow step (1) above.
If Manual/auto switch is set to ON, set RX start time to longer than the time before the answering machine starts playing the answering message. After making this setting, we recommend that you call the answering machine using a mobile phone, etc. to confirm that messages are recorded successfully in the answering machine.
Set your answering machine to answering mode and adjust it as follows:

- The entire message should be no longer than 15 seconds.

- In the message, tell your callers how to send a fax.

When the call is a voice call:

The telephone will ring when a call incomes.

(1) Pick up the handset, and talk on the telephone.

Caution

If the machine unexpectedly switches to fax reception during telephone calls, set User-friendly RX to OFF.
If Manual/auto switch is set to ON, you must answer an incoming call by picking up the handset within the time specified in RX start time. Otherwise the machine will switch to fax reception.

When Fax only mode is selected:

When the call is a fax.

The machine will receive the fax automatically.

Caution

If a telephone is connected to the machine, the telephone will ring when a call incomes.

Other options

Change the number of times to ring the telephone.

When DRPD or Network switch is selected:

When the call is a fax:

The telephone will ring when a call incomes.

The machine will receive the fax automatically when the fax ring pattern is detected.

Caution

Other options

Change the number of times to ring the telephone.

When the call is a voice call:

The telephone will ring when a call incomes.

When the machine does not detect the fax ring pattern, the telephone will continue ringing.

(1) Pick up the handset, and talk on the telephone.

Caution

To use this feature, you need to subscribe to a compatible service provided by your telephone company. Contact your telephone company for details.

For DRPD

You need to select the appropriate ring pattern on the machine.

For Network switch

The name of this service varies depending on the country or region of purchase. This setting may not be also available depending on the country or region of purchase.

Receiving a Fax Temporarily in the Machine's Memory (Memory Receiving)

If the machine was not able to print a received fax, the machine stores the unprinted fax temporarily in its memory (memory receiving).

When a fax is stored in the memory, the FAX Memory lamp lights and the message "Received in memory" appears on the LCD.

Caution

If the power plug is disconnected, all faxes stored in the machine's memory will be lost. The next time you turn on the power, a confirmation screen will appear. Press the OK button on the screen to print a list of the lost faxes.

If the machine receives a fax under one of the following conditions, the machine will automatically store the received fax in its memory.

The Machine Is Set to Store Received Documents in its Memory

To store received documents in the machine's memory, select Do not print for Received documents in Auto print settings.

You can print the documents stored in the machine's memory from the Memory reference screen.

See [ Printing Documents in the Machine's Memory ].

An Error Has Occurred on the Machine

If you select Print for Received documents in Auto print settings, a received fax will be printed automatically. However, if any of the following errors occurs, the received fax will not be printed. It will instead be stored in the machine's memory.

- The amount of remaining ink is insufficient to print a fax.

The fax in the machine's memory will be automatically printed when a new FINE Cartridge is installed.

Caution

Print when out of ink

If you select Do not print for Print when out of ink in Auto print settings, the machine stops printing when it detects insufficient ink and stores received faxes in its memory.
If you select Print for Print when out of ink, the machine prints received faxes or reports even if there is insufficient ink. In this case, part or all of the fax may not be printed and it will not be stored in the machine's memory. If you notice that there is insufficient ink for printing faxes, select Do not print for Received documents in Auto print settings to store received faxes in the machine's memory until you replace the FINE Cartridge. After replacement, set Received documents back to Print. The received faxes in the machine's memory will then be printed automatically.

Paper has run out.

Load the paper and press the OK button. The fax in memory will be automatically printed.

Paper of a size other than selected for Page size is loaded.

Load paper of the same size as selected for Page size, and press the OK button. The fax in memory will be automatically printed.

A page size other than A4, Letter, or Legal is selected for Page size.

Select A4, Letter, or Legal for Page size.

See [ Preparing for Receiving a Fax ].

A media type other than Plain paper is selected for Media type.

Select Plain paper for Media type.

See [ Preparing for Receiving a Fax ].

You Pressed the Stop Button to Cancel Printing of a Fax

Press the FAX button to resume printing of the fax.

Caution

The machine can store up to approximately 50 pages* (max. 20 documents) of faxes in memory.

* When using ITU-T No.1 chart (Standard mode)

If the machine's memory becomes full, the machine cannot receive any more faxes. Print or delete the documents stored in memory, then have the sender resend the faxes.

See [ Printing Documents in the Machine's Memory ].

Printing Documents in the Machine's Memory

You can print all documents received in the machine's memory at once or select a document for printing on the Memory reference screen. You can also save the documents on the USB flash drive.

This section describes the procedure to print all the received documents in the memory.

Caution

For the conditions of the faxes to be received in the memory, see [ Receiving a Fax Temporarily in the Machine's Memory (Memory Receiving) ].

1. Load paper.

See [ Loading Paper ].

Here we make sure that plain paper is loaded in the Rear Tray.

2. Specify the paper settings as necessary.

If a page size other than A4, Letter, or Legal, or a media type other than Plain paper is selected, faxes or reports cannot be printed. Confirm or change the paper settings.

See [ Preparing for Receiving a Fax ].

3. Display the Memory reference screen.

(1) Press the FAX button, and press the Menu button.

(2) Use the (-) or (+) button to select Memory reference in the Fax settings menu, and press the OK button.

4. Print all the received documents in the memory.

(1) Use the (-) or (+) button to select Print all RX docs, and press the OK button.

Caution

Select Print memory list to print the list of documents in the memory.
Select Print specified doc. to print a specified document.
Select Delete specified doc. to delete a specified document.
Select Print all RX docs to print all documents in the memory at the same time.
Select Delete all documents to delete all documents in the memory at the same time.
Select Save specified doc. to save a specified document on the USB flash drive.
Select Save all documents to save all documents in the memory on the USB flash drive.

(2) Use the (-) or (+) button to select Yes, and press the OK button.

The machine starts printing documents in the memory one by one.

(3) To delete the printed document, use the (-) or (+) button to select Yes.

To keep the document in the memory, select No.

(4) Press the OK button.

Caution

The deletion confirmation screen will appear each time after one document is printed. Repeat the same procedure until all documents are printed.
Receiving Faxes

Cause and solution

Check 11: Is Fax reception reject set to ON?

Select OFF for Fax reception reject in Security control under Fax settings.

Cause and solution

Check 12: Are there setting items set Reject in Caller rejection?

If you select Reject for any setting items in Caller rejection in Security control under Fax settings, the machine rejects calls for setting item selected Reject.

Cause and solution

Machine Does Not Switch Automatically between Voice and Fax Calls
Machine Does Not Switch Automatically between Voice and Fax Calls

•Machine Does Not Switch Automatically between Voice and Fax Calls

Cause and solution

Check: Is the receive mode set to Fax only mode?

If Fax only mode is selected for Receive mode set. under Fax settings, there will be no automatic switching between voice and fax calls.

Set the receive mode to TEL priority mode, DRPD*1, or Network switch*2.

If the receive mode is TEL priority mode and an answering machine is connected to the machine, check whether a proper message is played back when the answering machine answers.

*1 This setting is available only in the US and Canada.

*2 This setting may not be available depending on the country or region of purchase.

Cause and solution

Quality of Received Fax is Poor
Quality of Received Fax is Poor

•Quality of Received Fax is Poor

Cause and solution

Check 1: Check the scan settings of the sender's fax machine

Ask the sender to adjust the scan settings of the fax machine.

Cause and solution

Check 2: Is ECM RX set to OFF?

Select ON for ECM RX in Adv. communication in Advanced FAX settings under Fax settings.

If ECM RX is enabled, the sender's fax machine resends the fax after correcting errors automatically.

Cause and solution

Check 3: Is the sender's original document or scanning area of the sender's fax machine dirty?

The image quality of the fax is mainly determined by the sender's fax machine. Contact the sender and ask the sender to check whether the scanning area of the fax machine is dirty.

Cause and solution

Check 4: Is ECM transmission/reception enabled although the line/connection is poor, or is the sender's fax machine compatible with ECM?

Select ON for ECM RX in Adv. communication in Advanced FAX settings under Fax settings.
Contact the sender and ask the sender to check whether the machine is set to enable ECM transmission. If the sender's or recipient's fax machine is not compatible with ECM, the fax will be sent/received without automatic error correction.
Reduce the reception start speed on RX start speed in Adv. communication in Advanced FAX settings under Fax settings.

Cause and solution

Check 5: Did you confirm the paper and print quality settings?

Cause and solution

Cannot Receive a Color Fax
Cannot Receive a Color Fax

•Cannot Receive a Color Fax

Cause and solution

Check: Is ECM RX set to OFF?

If OFF is select for ECM RX in Adv. communication in Advanced FAX settings under Fax settings, the machine cannot receive color faxes. The machine will disconnect the telephone line or receive color faxes in black & white according to the setting of the sender's fax machine.

Set ECM RX to ON.

Cause and solution

Errors Often Occur When You Receive a Fax
Errors Often Occur When You Receive a Fax

•Errors Often Occur When You Receive a Fax

Cause and solution

Check 1: Check the telephone line condition or the connection

If the telephone line or connection is poor, reducing the reception start speed may correct the error.

Reduce the reception start speed on RX start speed in Adv. communication in Advanced FAX settings under Fax settings.

Cause and solution

Check 2: Is the sender's fax machine operating normally?

Contact the sender and ask the sender to check whether the fax machine is operating normally.

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