ImageCLass Printer Manual
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Using the Fax Functions
Register Unit Telephone Number
Register your machine’s fax number.
How to access the option
[ ] (Menu) → <Fax Settings> → <Basic Settings> →
<Register Unit Telephone Number>
How to register the fax number
Enter up to 20 digits using the numeric keys.
You can also enter the [+].
Select Line Type
Change this option when you cannot send a fax.
Contact your local telephone company when you are not
sure of the line type that you are using.
How to access the option
[ ] (Menu) → <Fax Settings> → <Basic Settings> →
<Select Line Type>
Settings
(Bold: Default setting)
Pulse Select this setting when you are using a pulse line.
Tone Select this setting when you are using a tone line.
Off-Hook Alarm
Specify whether to sound an alarm when the telephone
handset is left unhooked and adjust the volume.
How to access the option
[ ] (Menu) → <Fax Settings>→ <Basic Settings> →
<Off-Hook Alarm>
Settings
(Bold: Default setting)
Off No alarm sounds.
On
Off-Hook Alarm Volume:
1 to 3
The alarm sounds at the
specified volume.
Change Defaults
Change the default settings, which become effective
when the machine is turned ON and OFF or [
] (Reset) is
pressed.
How to access the option
[ ] (Menu)→ <Fax Settings> → <TX Function
Settings> → <Change Defaults>
Settings
See the following section for more information.
“Changing the Default Fax Settings” (→P. 6-21)
Register Unit Name (Fax)
Register your name or company’s name (sender’s name).
Once the information has been registered, it is printed at
the top of each page that you are sending.
How to access the option
[ ] (Menu) → <Fax Settings> → <TX Function
Settings> → <Register Unit Name (Fax)>
How to register the sender’s name
Enter up to 24 alphanumeric characters.
“Entering Text” (→P. 1-9)
NOTE
Where the sender’s name appears on the page
The information is printed at the top of each page that you are
sending.
Sending Date/Time
Fax/Telephone Number
(FAX No.)
Page Number
Sender Name
(Unit Name)
Telephone Number
Mark
01/01/2011 02:07 PM FAX 123XXXXXXX CANON P.0001
ECM TX
The ECM (Error Correction Mode) detects and corrects
errors that occur during fax transmissions. It helps in
minimizing sending errors caused by a poor connection.
NOTE
Check if the ECM is enabled on the receiving fax
machine
The ECM is effective only when it is enabled on both machines.
An error occurs when the ECM is enabled
The error may be caused by poor telephone line conditions.
When telephone line conditions are poor
It may take additional time to send your fax if a problem occurs
when sending over the telephone line.
How to access the option
[ ] (Menu) → <Fax Settings> → <TX Function
Settings> → <ECM TX>
Settings
(Bold: Default setting)
Off Disable the ECM.
On Enable the ECM.
Pause Time
Press [ ] (Pause) to specify the pause length.
For the instructions on how to enter a pause, see “Sending a
Fax Abroad (Adding Pauses)” (→P. 6-9)
How to access the option
[ ] (Menu) → <Fax Settings> → <TX Function
Settings> → <Pause Time>
Setting
(Bold: Default setting)
1 to 2 to 15
(seconds)