Sharp Ux A255 Thermal Transfer Plain Paper Fax With All Digi Operation Manual

MODEL
UX-A255
OPERATION MANUAL
FACSIMILE
  1.  Installation   
  2.  Setting Up and Using OpenLCR
  3.  Sending Faxes     
  4.  Receiving Faxes   
  5.  Making Copies    
  6.  Special Functions
  7.  Printing Lists    
  8.  Maintenance
  9.  Troubleshooting  

WARNING - FCC Regulations state that any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment 
not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital 
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a 
residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate...

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Introduction
*Based on Sharp Standard No. 1 Chart at standard resolution in Sharp special mode, 
excluding time for protocol signals (i.e., ITU-T phase C time only).
Automatic dialing30 numbers
Imaging film Initial starter roll (included with machine):
32 ft. (10 m)  (approx. 30 letter-size pages)
Replacement roll (not included):
UX-5CR 164 ft. (50 m) (one roll yields
approx. 150 letter-size pages)
Memory size*504 KB (approx. 30 average pages with no 
voice messages recorded and ECM turned 
off, or 20...

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Display16-digit LCD display
Applicable telephone linePublic switched telephone network
Paper tray capacityLetter: Approx. 50 sheets (20-lb. copier paper 
at room temperature; maximum stack height 
should not be higher than the line on the tray)
Legal: 5 sheets
Recommended paper weight is 20-lb. Copy 
Bond
CompatibilityITU-T (CCITT) G3 mode
Input document size Automatic feeding:
Width: 5.8 to 8.5 (148 to 216 mm)
Length: 5.5 to 11 (140 to 279 mm)
Manual feeding:
Width: 5.8 to 8.5 (148 to 216 mm)
Length:...

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As a part of our policy of continuous improvement, SHARP reserves the right to make design 
and specification changes for product improvement without prior notice. The performance 
specification figures indicated are nominal values of production units. There may be some 
deviations from these values in individual units.
Important safety information
Do not disassemble this machine or attempt any procedures not described in this manual. 
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Do not install...

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Table of Contents
A Look at the Operation Panel 6
1.  Installation 8
Unpacking Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Loading the Imaging Film . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Loading Printing Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Entering Your Name and Fax Number . . . . . . ....

Table of Contents
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6.  Making Copies 71
7.  Special Functions 73
Caller ID (Requires Subscription to Service)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Distinctive Ring (Requires Subscription to Service)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Blocking Reception of Unwanted Faxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
8.  Printing Lists 80
9.  Maintenance 84
10.  Troubleshooting 87
Problems and Solutions  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Messages and Signals  . . . . ....

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Display
This displays messages and prompts to help you operate the machine.
REC/MEMO key
Press this key to record an outgoing message, phone conversation, or memo.
PLAY key
Press this key to play recorded messages. 
Left and right arrow keys
Auto-dial numbers: When sending a fax or making a phone call, press these 
keys to scroll through your auto-dial numbers, the “REVIEW CALLS” list (only 
available if you have Caller ID), and the last number dialed (redial).
FUNCTION key settings: Press the right...

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START/MEMORY key
Press this key after dialing to begin fax transmission. Press this key before 
dialing to send a fax through memory. The key can also be pressed in the date 
and time display to show the percentage of memory currently used.
RESOLUTION / RECEPTION MODE key
When a document is in the feeder, press this key to adjust the resolution for 
faxing or copying. At any other time, press this key to select the reception 
mode (an arrow in the display will point to the currently selected reception...

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1.  Installation
Unpacking Checklist
Points to keep in mind when setting up
Do not place the 
machine in direct 
sunlight.Do not place the 
machine near 
heaters or air 
conditioners.Keep dust away from 
the machine.Keep the area 
around the 
machine clear.
About condensation
If the machine is moved from a cold to a warm place, it is possible that 
condensation may form on the scanning glass, preventing proper scanning of 
documents for transmission. To remove the condensation, turn on the power 
and...