Canon B550 User Manual

FAXPHONE®B540/550 BUBBLE JET FACSIMILE OUser's Guide

Table of ContentsINTRODUCTIONHow to use this user's guideWelcome...Fe

REPORT SETTINGSFactory settings arc in hold.For instructions on how to change a setting, refer to Flow to change a setting,pgs.8.f-86.NameDescriptionS

SettingsRX SETTINGSFactory sellings are in bold. For instructions on how to change a setting, refer to Flow to ehange a setting.pgs.8.v86.Name Descrip

FAX PRINTER acior\ scitinys are in hold, h’or iii'.lructions on hov\ to change a setting, refer to How to change a setting.pgs.85-86.NameDescript

Activity reportsYour FAXPHONF keeps track of most of its sending and receiving operations. These operations can be printed out in th

Activity management report_____________Summari/es the information for the sending and receiving activities of your FAXF^HONF after 20 tra

Activity reportsCoded Speed Dialing list^ists information for each of the registered Coded Speed Dialing numbers.Group Dialing list.Lists the informat

Ijsls the name and nnmher you regislercd during setup and a list ot all eurrent settings.User's data list ______________________Activity report (

Activity reportsActivity report (Receiving)______________Normally the FAXPHONE does not print an activity report for receiving, but you c

Memory clear list____________The memory clear list summarizes the documents in memorv.II you experience a power failure, every document stored in memo

SOLUTIONS TO COMMON PROBLEMSPaper Jams...98Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) jams...

Table of Contente3. MAKING COPIES4. SENDING FAXES5. RECEIVING FAXESRegistering One-touch Speed Dialing numbersand names...

Paper JamsAutomatic Document Feeder (ADF) jams To remove a jammed document1Grip the operation panel with the right hand while holding down the FAXPHO

Paper jamsRecording paper jams To remove jammed papery Remove the paper tray cover.Remove the recording paper.\-/1Pull the sheet out slowly.£* Load

careCleaning the FAXPHONE exterior_____To keep ihe exterior of the FAXPHONE dean, gently wipe the FAXPHONE with a soil doth lightly niois

Periodic careCleaning the printer area____________Clean ihe printer area regularly to prevent accumulation ot paper dust and ink spots. To clean the

Cleaning the BJ cartridge print head_To maintain tlic best possible print quality, the BJ cartridge print head needs to be cleaned Irom

Periodic careReplacing the BJ cartridge__________Replace the BJ cartridge when you see the message CHANGE CARTRIDGE displayed.Open the front cover of

Troubleshooting104Rdcr to this section il etui experience trouble operating your FAXPHONE.TRANSMITTINGJ Cannot send a document?• Is the FAXPHONE set

Troubleshooting• Is RX RESTRICTION set to ON?If RX RESTRICTION is set to ON, the FAXPHONE will only receive faxes from numbers which have been regist

J Print quality poor?• Are \nu usiiii’ file correct type of paper?F^c sure you arc using stock paper tlial meets tFic paper requirements

Troubleshooting□ Does the phone disconnect while you are talking on the line?• Is the ANS HOOK UP icon on?If the ANS HOOK UP icon is on, press the |

Table of Contents6. TELEPHONE, EXTENSION PHONE, ANSWERING MACHINESUsing the FAXPHONE as a telephone...78Making telephone calls

Print Quality ProblemsIf the printout is unsatisfactory, consider the following suggestions:I Most paper has a right side and a wrong side. If the pr

Error corles, messages and solutionsThe following table summarizes the error codes that appear on Activity reports (see pg.92). the displa

MessageError Code CauseActionCHECK PRINTER-An error occurred in the printer.Press [STOP]. Try your operation again.DOC. TOO LONG#003It took more than

Error codes, messages and solutionsMessageError Code CauseActionPOLLING ID ERROR#021PUTIN CARTRIDGEREC'D IN MEMORYREC.PAPER JAM #009REDIALINGSTAR

In case of a power failureThe user data settings and registered data for One-touch Speed Dialing and Coded Speed Dialing are saved during a power fail

SpecificationsScanning sheet size:Effective image size: (when scanning)Printing paper size:Transmission time:Scanning method: Recording method: Paper

SpecificationsInk cartridge:Ink amount: Power source: Power consumption:Operating environment: Dimensions:Type; Canon BX-3 (single cartridge ink supp

AppendixDocument sizesThe lollovving illuslralions show the maximum and minimum document sizes that can be fed into the FAXPHONE.8.5"1

AppendixWhat happens when the FAX/TEL switch is ONType of callTel. charges begin - for caller.TelephoneFAXPHONE answers without ringingRING START TIME

GlossaryACAlternating current. The type oi’ electrical current available from a wall outlet.Activity report.lournal of transactions, both sent a

SETTING UPUnpacking...2Removing the shipping materials...

GlossaryDialing methodsWays of pressing one or more buttons to access a number to connect to an outside party or fax machine. Dial

GlossaryJackThe telephone receptacles on your wall or in your P'AXPHONli used to connect the FAXPHONE to the telephone line, han

GlossaryReduction modeThe faxphone's automatic feature that slightly reduces the received image to allow room at the top of the p

IndexActivity Management Reportaulomalic print out of. 88 explanation. 92 Activity Reportautomatic print out of. 88 errors and. 109 explanation. 94. 9

IndexErasingGroup Dialing numbers. 44 names when registering. ,34 EirrorActivity Reports and. 92 messages and codes. 109 Extension phone connecting. 1

IndexReceiver (see Handset) Receivinganswering machine and, 79 automaticaliy, 15 dedicated, 15, 16 documents and telephone calls automatically. 15. 18

FAXPHONE®B540/550 О BUBBLE JET FACSIMILECANON INC.30-2, Shimomaruko 3-chome, Ohta-ku, Tokyo 146, JapanCANON COMPUTER SYSTEMS, INC.2995 Redhill Avenue,

UnpackingAs you unpack the FAXPHONE, save the carton and packing material in case you want to move or ship the unit in the future.

Unpackingir any of these items are damaged or missing, notify your Canon dealer immediately.I Be sure to fill out your Registration eard and send it t

Assembling the FAXPHONETo see how the FAXPHONE looks fully assembled, see Main components of the FAXPHONE, pg.28.Attaching components Paper Output Tr

Assembling the FAXPHONE Paper TrayMake sure the paper lever is in the position shown. Then, place the paper tray into the FAXPHONE, making sure the t

Loading the paperSelecting the right kind of paperThe quality of the paper you use affects the print quality of the FAXPHONE. Using pape

Loading the paperLine up the right edge of the stack of paper against the right edge of the paper tray and insert it halfway into the paper tray.4 Hol

How to use this User's GuideBelore you use this user's guide, read this list of symbols, terms and abbreviations to beeome la

Installing the BJ cartridgeThe first time you set up the FAXPHONE, you have to install the BX-3 BJ FAX cartridge before you can begin receiving and co

Installing the BJ cartridgeHandling the BJ cartridgeLl';i\ c the BJ ctirlndge in its packaging until you are ready to use it to p

Installing the BJ cartridgeOpen the front cover of the FAXPHONE.Raise the green cartridge release lever up.^ Remove the print head cap from the BJcart

Installing the BJ cartridge5 Insert the BJ cartridge. Align the slot in the cartridge with the yellow post in the FAXPHONE.The yellow post (BJ

8The FAXPHONE automatically prints a test page.The FAXPHONE prints a test page every time you insert a BJ cartridge.The test priiitoLil should loo

Connecting the phone lineConnecting to the wall jack_____________You need an RJI I C type (modular) wall jack to connect the FAXPHONE to

Setting the TEL LINE TYPE _____________Your FAXPHONE is factory set to work with touch tone telephone lines. If you have a pulse line, y

Setting up to receive faxesSelecting the receiving mode____________Before you set up the receiving mode on your FAXPHONE, you should deter

Using the Distinctive Ring Pattern Detection (DRPD) feature (See pg.21)Use the DRPD feature if you subscribe to a DRP service offered by

Setting up to receive faxesUse [<] or [>] to select OFF.< >OFFPress [START/COPY],Press [STOP] to finish registration.START/COPYDATA ENTRY

WelcomeThank you lor choosing the Canon FAXPHONE® B540/550 Bubble JeC" facsimile. The conipticl, upright design of the FAXPHONE®

Receiving documents and telephone calls over a shared Fax/Telephone line(FAX/TEL SWITCH)______________________________If you have only one phone

Setting up to receive faxes4 Use [<] or [>] to select ON. Press [START/COPY],START/COPYONPress [STOP] to finish registration.For a description o

Receiving documents manually__________You may want to set your FAXPHONE to receive documents manually in the following case:I You want to personally

Ring Pattern Detection (DRPD) featureSome phone companies offer a distinctive ring pattern (DRP) service whereby they assign two or mor

Turning on DRPD and assigning a setting to a ring patternPress [FUNCTION].Wait a second for TEL REGISTRATION to appear.FUNCTIONUse [<] or [>] to

Distinctive Ring Pattern Detection (DRPD) featureUse [<] or [>] to select a ring pattern.I NORMAL RING I DOUBLE RING I SHORT-SHORT-LONG I SHORT-

How DRPD responds to calls____________When there is an incoming call, the FAXPHONE checks the incoming ring pattern and determines the t

Distinctive Ring Pattern Detection (DRPD) featureIf you use a receiving mode other than automatic receiving with the DRP service: FAXPHONE set for m

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PREPARING TO USE YOUR FAXPHONEMain components of the FAXPHONE...28Front view...

DisclaimerCanon Computer Systems, Inc. has reviewed this manual thoroughly in order that it will be an easy to use guide to your Canon FAXPHONE 540/55

Main components of the FAXPHONEFront viewExtensionFor use with legal-size documentsPaper trayAutomatic document feeder (ADF)Paper tray cover/ documen

Main components of the FAXPHONERear viewPower cord connectorHandset jackTelephone line jack Extension phone jackHook button“IfP,i:i]>311QOCmOC3&apo

FAXPHONE controls — the (^ration Panel(DO)® o '(4)W® OTONE@(D(D oOPER SVMBOLS©®© oPressandHOLDPress to put a call on hold.REDIALPress to dial th

FAXPHONE controls — the Operation PanelLCD DisplayDisplays messages and prompts during operation. Displays selectable functions, numbers, and names wh

Registering your name and numberYou should now register the lime. dale, and your name and fax number, whieh will appear at the top of every page you s

Registering your name and number5 After selecting or entering a value, press [START/ COPY],START/COPYDATA ENTRY OKRepeat steps 4 and 5 as needed.When

Entering a nameWhenever you register a fax number or a telephone niimher, you can assign a name to that nuniher. To enter a name

Registering your name and number5 The next eharacler is a digil. Press the numeric huilón corresponding lo the digit. (T'or digits other than 0

Registering the date and time ___________Follow the steps below to set the date and time for your FAXPHONE. The date and time appear in

Registering your name and numberEnter the time using the numeric buttons.Set the time using the 24-hour clock system. Precede single digits wi

fi CASE OF EQUIPMENT MALFUNCTIONShould any Tialfunction occur which cannot be corrected by the procedures described in the User's Guide, disconne

Use [<] or [>] to select ENTER YOUR TEL Press [START/COPY],Enter your fax number (up to 20 digits) using the numeric buttons.You can enter a plu

Registering One-touch Speed Dialingnumbers and namesThe quickest way to dial a fax number or telephone number is to use One-touch Speed

Press [START/COPY] to register the number.Wail a ^eL ond for l-TOLICH SPD NAME to appear, followed h\ ()3=_ ,START/COPYDATA ENTRY OK1-TOUCH SP

Registering Coded Speed Dialingnumbers and namesTo dial a telephone or lax number at the press of three buttons, use Coded Speed Dialin

Registering Group Dialingnumbers and names(iroup Dialing lets YOU dial a group of numbers so you c;m send the same doeumenl to several

Registering Group Dialing Numbers and Names4 Use [<] or [>] to display the number of the One- touch button or Coded Dialing two-digit code unde

8 Press [START/COPY],Wait a second for I 1 = to appear.START/COPYDATA ENTRY OK11 =To register additional groups, continue from step 4. To finish, pres

If you want to erase One-touch or Coded Speed Dialing numbers from the group, first press the arrow buttons to locate the name of the number you want

Printing the help listNow that the FAXPHONE is set up. you’ll want to test it by printing a help list.Printing the help list.The Fastest way to te

MAKING COPIES .Preparing documents...48 5Types of documents you can scan...

Important Safety Instructions1 Read these safety instructions and refer to them later if you have any quesfions.2 Follow all warnings and instructio

Preparing documentsTypes of documents you can scan SizeThe FAXPHONE can scan standard letter, legal or A4 si/e documents. ThicknessEach sheet of

Preparing documentLoading the document4 For a multipage document, tap the docu- • ment on a flat surface to even the stack.Insert the document face-d

Adding pages to the documentYou can load up to 20 letter м/с. 10 legal si/e or 20 A4 si/e sheds at a time into the .Automatic Do

Copying documentsOne 1)1 the eonvenienl leatures of the F-AXF’HONh к its ability to mtike high qutililx eopies \'oii etm mtike up t

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SENDINGFAXESPreparing to send a document...54Setting the resolution and density...

Preparing to send a documentBefore you send a document please refer to:I Types of Documents you can scan, pg.48.I Loading the document and Adding page

Preparing to send a documentSending methods Manual Sending (See pg.56)II you would like to speak with the other party before sending a f

Sending documentsManual SendingIf you would like to first speak with the person you are sending the tax to, use Manual Scndina.Feed t

Sending documentsThe hAXPHONE beeps once to indicate that the document has been sent successful I v.TRANSMITTING OKIf an error occurs during sen

Jsers in CanadaPRE-INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS FOR CANON FACSIMILE EQUIPMENTA. LocationSupply a suitable table, cabinet, or desk. See specifications (p

Directory DialingDirectory Dialing is a method of scleeting any of the registered One-touch or Coded Speed Dialing numbers alphabetica

Sending documents4 When you find the name you are looking for, press [START/COPY],The FAXPHONE besiiis dialini;.Memory SendingYou can use Memory S

4 Dial the other party's fax numher.Use one of the dialing nielhods deserihed ealier in this ehapler (see pg.55).TEL= 9876543333Press [ST

Sending documentsMessages displayed during sending _When \()ur FAXPHONE sends a document, the following messages are displayed as the call progresses.

Clearing document jams (ejecting a document from the ADF)_________________________________Removing a jammed sheetGrip the operation panel with th

Delayed sendingYour FAXPHONE can send documents automatically at a preset time. This allows you to take advantage of lower late nigh

Press [START/COPY],START/COPYTEL=Dial the other party's fax number.I You can enter the other party's fax number using the numeric

Delayed sendingCanceling Delayed Sending1 Press [FUNCTION],Wait a second tor TEL REGISTRATION to appear.FUNCTIONPress [TRANSMISSION MODE],Use [<]or

Sequential broadcastingSending a document to more than one locationSequential hroacleasting sends one document to more than one location.It' >

Sequential broadcastingSending a document using Group DialingFeed the document face-down into the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF).See Loading the docu

PrecautionsGeneralМакс sure the place where you set up the FAXPHONE satisfies the follow ing conditions:• Use the FAXPHONE only w ithin the fo

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RECEIVINGFAXESReceiving documents...70Receiving documents manually...

documentsReceiving documents manually__________You may want to set your FAXPHONH to recei\e documents manually in the tollow- ina ctise;I

Receiving documentsReceiving documents automatically over a dedicated fax line_________________________________When the FAXPHONK is set up For a

" ICtK,If the paper runs out or if the BJ cartridge runs out of ink, the FAXPHONE receives the rest of the document in memory.To stop receivin

Receiving documentsPrinting documents in memorywhen \ou mil oui of paper, the FAXPHOiNH will autoniatieaily print out the eoiuents ol nieniore when \o

Requesting a document from another fax (Polling reception)Polling reception lets you dial a fax machine and automatically receive a fax l

Polling reception4 Enter an eight digit polling ID using the 0 and 1 numeric buttons.To coiTccI a ijigil. move the cursor to the (.licit usi

Dial the other party's fax numher.See Dialing methods. pg..>.S.Make sure there is no doenment loaded in the doeunient feeder.j~C9iPres

TELEPHONE,EXTENSIONPHONE,ANSWERINGMACHINESUsing the FAXPHONE as a telephone...78Making telephone calls...

PrecautionsPlace the FAXPHONE on a level surface.Do not remove the BJ cartridge from the printer until it has to be replaced except when transpor

Using the FAXPHONE as a telephoneMaking telephone calls_________________You can use your t-AXPHONE as a telephone and dial manually or use

Using the FAXPHONE with an answering machineConnecting an answering machine to the FAXPHONE allows you to receive not only documents

Adjusting the FAXPHONE different types of answering machines______________________________Some answering machines listen for a pause and

SETTINGS AND ACTIVITY REPORTSUser menu settings...82Settings...

User menu settingsThe following illustrates the user menu settings in hienirehical order. The TLL Rh(i- ISTRATION, USER SE I TINCiS, REPOR

User menu settingsI The TEI, REGISTRATION menu contains the following settings.START/COPYTEL REGISTRATION1-TOUCH DIALCODED DIALGROUP DIALI The USER SE

I The RX SETTINGS menu eonlalns the l'ollowing settings.START/COPYRX SETTINGSI The FAX PRINTER menu contains the following settings.START/COPYFAX

SettingsThe FAXPHONE has seven sets of settings that eontrol Its various modes of operation. The settings and how to change them are desc

Use [<] or [>] to select ON.< >ONPress [START/COPY],START/COPYDATA ENTRY OKRING COUNT8 Use the numeric buttons to enter a new ring count f

SettingsTEL REGISTRATION[•acton scninac arc in hold. For instructions on how to change a setting, refer to Flow to change a setting.pgs.85-86.Name Des