FO-1660/1850, UX-600M/1400 & others

A: Sharp is working to identify and communicate all Year 2000 issues. Please be advised that Sharp’s current facsimile machines indicate only the last two digits (e.g. "00") of the year in which it is operating and will change from "99" to "00" in normal operation and, therefore, do not require special attention because of the turn of the century.

Q: Where can I purchase an instruction manual for my fax unit?

A: Call the Sharp Accessory and Supply Center at 1-800-642-2122.

Q: My fax unit cannot receive an incoming fax when it is connected to an answering machine. How do I correct this?

A:
1) Verify that the hookup is correct. The phone line of the fax machine should run directly from the RJ11c wall jack to the TEL LINE of the fax machine. The phone line accompanied with the answering machine should be plugged into the TEL SET position of the fax machine.

2) Make sure the reception mode is set to AUTO on the fax unit.

1. Program the fax unit to recognize your answering machine. To accomplish this, please follow the procedure listed below:
2. Press the FUNCTION key
3. Press the number 4 key on the dial pad
4. Press the # key on the dial pad 9 times until you see TAD CONNECTED in the LCD screen.
5. Press the number 1 key for YES to allow the fax unit and the answering machine to work together.

3) The next immediate setting of QUIET DETECT TIME will appear in the screen. The setting of 04 should be used.

Q: I am able to send a fax, but unable to receive a fax, how do I correct this?

A: Set the fax machine to AUTO reception. Next, you would want to set the proper settings in your Option Set List. To print a list press the FUNCTION key, the number 2 key, then press the # key until it reads OPTION SET LIST in the LCD screen and press the START key. This will print your list. The following settings should be seen:

1. Number of Rings 1 to 4 rings (setting #2)
2. Dial Mode- TONE (setting #8)
3. TAD Connected- OFF (setting #9) *
4. Quiet Detect Time- 04 seconds (setting #10) *
5. Distinctive Ringing- OFF (setting #12) **

6) Is the machine set to answer manually? (display will read "man")

* Settings are only pertinent if unit is hooked with an answering machine

** Distinctive ringing will only be needed if you subscribe to the service through your local telephone company. Otherwise, the setting should be off.

To change any of these settings, follow these steps:

1. Press FUNCTION key
2. Press number 4 key on the dial pad
3. Press the # or * key until the desired setting appears in the screen
4. Press the appropriate number to get the desired setting.

Q: How do I program my Transmit Terminal Identification (TTI)?
(This is the name and number that appear on the top of every transmitted page.)

A: Here is the following procedure to program your name and number:

1. Press the FUNCTION key
2. Press the number 3 key
3. Press the # key twice until OWN NUMBER SET appears in the LCD screen
4. Press the START key
5. Enter your fax number (max 20 digits)
6. Press the START key
7. Note that there are letters marked above each of the number keys on the dial pad. Enter your name by pressing the appropriate number for each letter several times until the letter appears in the display. For example, to enter "S" press "7" key five times until "S" appears in the LCD screen. To move the next space, press the HOLD/SEARCH key to continue with the next letter.
8. Follow this procedure until the name is complete
9. Press the START key and then the STOP key

If you enter incorrect information, to start over, please press the STOP key.

Q: How do I program a speed dial or rapid key?

A: The following procedure is for Speed Dial or Rapid Key:

1. Press FUNCTION key
2. Press "3" key
3. Press # key once, and then press "1" key to select SET
4. Enter the two digit number 01-50 for speed dial or 01-20 on the rapid key pad
5. Press START key
6. Enter the party’s name and number (optional)
7. Press the START key
8. Press STOP key

Q: How do I program the Date and Time?

A: The following procedure is for programming Date and Time:

1. Press FUNCTION key
2. Press "3" key
3. Press * key three times until DATE AND TIME SET
4. Enter two digit code for the month (Example January=01)
5. Enter two digit code for the date
6. Enter two digit code for the year
7. Enter four digits for the time
8. Press * key for AM or # key for PM
9. Press START key and then STOP key

EXAMPLE: If the date is January 15, 1998 the digits entered would be 01 15 98

Q: Where can I take my multifunction machine for service?

A: Call 1-800-BE-SHARP or go to the Customer Service page of the Sharp web site and click on "service questions" to find an authorized service center near you.

Q: Where can I locate UX-10CR imaging film?

A: The UX-10CR has been discontinued. UX-15CR has been substituted in its place. You can purchase UX-15CR film at many office supply retailers or call (800)-642-2122 to place an order by phone.

Q: My unit will not allow me to program any information, why?

A: The first thing you may need to look is the imaging film has not been installed. These units need to have it installed correctly to allow you to program your unit. The next thing may be that the unit may not be plugged in. It will not allow programming if the unit has no power.

Q: When I make a copy or receive a fax there are black spots on the paper?

A: 1) Open the operational cover on your unit where it states PANEL RELEASE

2) Observe the reading glass and the scanner. They are located across the unit towards the front of the machine. It is behind the two rollers on the base. It is possible the glass is cracked or there maybe some packing material on the unit which may cause the dark spots or lines. To clean the scanning glass use a lint-free cloth or a Q-tip and brush lightly across the glass.

Q: Where can I obtain floppy disks in substitute for the CD-ROM I received with my UX-600M or UX-1400?

A: Call 1-800-BE-SHARP and provide your name, address, phone number, serial number and model number of unit and we will ensure the disks be sent to you within 7-10 business days. You may e-mail us at cacfax@sharpsec.com with all necessary information and we will fill your request.

Q: What should I do when I have my unit connected to a PC and I receive an error message on my computer?

A: Here is a list of suggestions:

1. Verify that the hookup with the PC interface cable is correct and ensure that the cable is hooked from the back of the fax machine to the serial port on the back of your computer. An adaptor or connector to convert a parallel connection to a serial connection is not recommended.
2. Put the fax unit into the PC mode by pressing the FUNCTION and the "2" key.
3. Verify the settings in the SHARP group:

1. go to START and click once
2. go to PROGRAMS and then click on CONTROL PANEL
3. go to CONFIGURE in the software; this will tell you what comport is being used
4. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE COMPORT SETTING BE SET TO COM 1.

1. If the errors keep occurring you want to check to see if there are any conflicts on your comports. An example would be that the PC interface is connected to COM1 and you may have an internal modem on COM1 or COM3 which do share the same IRQ’s. For explanation or assistance in re-configuring your comports, please contact your PC vendor.
2. If the configuration has been verified and correct by your PC vendor, then you may want to re-install the Alacrity software to recover any corruptions.

Q: What is Optical Character Recognition (OCR)?

A: OCR is a technology that can analyze a fax or scanned image and translate it into editable text for use in your word processor or other applications.

Q: How do I print with my UX600M/1400?

A: Here are the following steps:

1. SHARP print must be set as the default printer
2. GO to START icon and click once
3. Go to SETTINGS and select PRINTERS
4. Once the screen of printer icons appear double click on SHARP print
5. Click on select printer
6. Choose SET AS DEFAULT and exit

In the application you are printing from Go to FILE and click once, select print and click OK.

Q: How do I scan with the UX-600M/1400? How can I view the image once it is scanned?

A: To scan:

1. Double click on the scan file icon in the SHARP Multifunction Interface Group
2. SCAN FILE window will appear
3. Select the drive and directory where you want to locate the file
4. Window appears to name the document
5. Enter a document description
6. Place document in the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF)
7. Click the SCAN button

To View the Document:

1. Double Click on Viewer from the SHARP group
2. Open the file you wish to be viewed

Q: How do I send a fax using Alacrity software and my PC?

A: Here is the procedure to fax from your PC:

1. Need to have SHARP Fax as your default printer
2. To fax the document click on PRINT. This will allow the FAX SEND menu to appear in the screen.
3. Enter the settings and select fax from the File menu.

• to work successfully, make sure the phone line is hooked correctly from the fax machine to the RJ11C wall jack.

Q: What does FILM END mean when it appears in the screen?

A: This means that the imaging film has been exhausted and needs to be replaced. You can still receive faxes but they will go into memory. Once the imaging film has been replaced and activated, the machine will print the faxes from memory.