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 radio frequency energy and, if not installed 
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio 
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a 
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television 
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is 
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is 
connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
ABOUT THE TELEPHONE CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT OF 1991
The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a 
computer or other electronic device to send any message via a telephone facsimile machine 
unless such message clearly contains in a margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted 
page or on the first page of the transmission the following information: 
(1) The date and time of transmission. 
(2) Identification of either the business, business entity or individual sending the message. 
(3) Telephone number of either the sending machine, business, business entity or individual.
In order to program this information into your facsimile machine, please refer to the 
appropriate instructions in the operation manual. 
As an 
ENERGY STA R partner, SHARP has 
determined that this product meets the 
ENERGY 
STA R guidelines for energy efficiency.
FOR YOUR RECORDS
Please record the model number and serial number below, for easy 
reference, in case of loss or theft. These numbers are located on the 
rear side of the unit.Space is also provided for other relevant 
information.
Model Number      UX-A255
Serial Number
Date of Purchase
Place of Purchase

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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 minutes of voice messages 
(including OGMs) with no documents in 
memory)
Modem speed14,400 bps with automatic fallback to lower 
speeds.
Transmission time*Approx. 6 seconds (only when ECM is on)
Resolution Horizontal: 203 pels/inch (8 pels/mm)
Vertical:
Standard: 98 lines/inch (3.85 lines/mm)
Fine /Halftone: 
196 lines/inch (7.7 lines/mm)
Super fine:
391 lines/inch (15.4 lines/mm)
Automatic document 
feeder10 pages max. (letter/A4, 20 lb paper)
Recording systemThermal transfer recording
Halftone (grayscale)64 levels
Compression schemeMR, MH, MMR
Welcome, and thank you for 
choosing a Sharp fax 
machine! The features and 
specifications of your new 
Sharp fax are shown below.

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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: 5.5 to 23.6 (140 to 600 mm)
Effective scanning width8.3 (210 mm) max.
Effective printing width8.3 (210 mm) max.
Contrast controlAutomatic/Dark selectable
Reception modesTEL/FAX/TAD
Copy functionSingle / Multi (99 copies/page)
Telephone functionYes (cannot be used if power fails)
Power requirements120 V AC, 60 Hz
Operating temperature41 - 95°F (5 - 35°C)
Humidity25 - 85% RH
Power consumptionStandby: 3.6 W
Maximum: 100 W
Dimensions (without 
attachments)Width: 12.9 (327 mm)
Depth:   7.6 (193 mm)
Height:  6.4 (163 mm) 
Weight (without 
 attachments)Approx. 6.2 lbs. (2.8 kg)

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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 or use the machine near water, or when you are wet. For example, do not use the 
machine near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a 
swimming pool. Take care not to spill any liquids on the machine.
Unplug the machine from the power outlet and telephone jack and consult a qualified service 
representative if any of the following situations occur:
- Liquid has been spilled into the machine or the machine has been
  exposed to rain or water.
- The machine produces odors, smoke, or unusual noises.
- The power cord is frayed or damaged.
- The machine has been dropped or the housing damaged.
Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord, and do not install the machine where people 
may walk on the power cord.
This machine must only be connected to a 120 V, 60 Hz, grounded (3-prong) outlet. 
Connecting it to any other kind of outlet will damage the machine and invalidate the warranty.
Never insert objects of any kind into slots or openings on the machine. This could create a risk 
of fire or electric shock. If an object falls into the machine that you cannot remove, unplug the 
machine and consult a qualified service representative.
Do not place this machine on an unstable cart, stand or table. The machine could be seriously 
damaged if it falls.
Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.
Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet 
locations.
Never touch bare telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has been 
disconnected at the network interface.
Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.
Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm. There may be 
a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.
Do not use a telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.
The power outlet must be installed near the equipment and must be easily accessible.

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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Setting the Date and Time  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Setting the Reception Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Volume Adjustment  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
2.  Setting Up and Using OpenLCR 23
3.  Using the Answering Machine 33
Recording an Outgoing Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Operating the Answering Machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Optional Answering Machine Settings  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Transfer Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Override Ringing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Remote Operations  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
4.  Sending Faxes 51
Transmittable Documents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Loading the Document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Adjusting the Resolution and Contrast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Sending a Fax by Normal Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Sending a Fax by Automatic Dialing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Sending a Fax From Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
5.  Receiving Faxes 65
Using FAX Mode  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Using TEL Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Optional Reception Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Substitute Reception to Memory  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

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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  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Clearing Paper Jams  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Ordering Parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
FCC Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Quick Reference Guide 100
Guía de referencia rápida 101
Index 102

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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 arrow key after scrolling with the up 
and down arrow keys to select a FUNCTION key setting.
Number keys
Use these keys to dial numbers, and enter numbers and letters when storing 
auto-dial numbers. 
Panel release
Press this release to open the operation panel.
STOP key
Press this key to cancel an operation before it is completed.
COPY/HELP key
When a document is in the feeder, press this key to make a copy of a 
document. At any other time, press this key to print out the Help List, a quick 
reference guide to the operation of your fax machine.
A Look at the Operation Panel
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REC/
MEMOPLAYJKL
DELETEREPEAT
ABC
1
DEF
WXYZ
9
GHI
45
MNO
6PQRS
TEL
TA D FA X
STOPCOPY/HELPSTART/MEMORY
RESOLUTION/
RECEPTION MODE
FUNCTIONOpenLCR
REDIALZA
SPEAKER
7
TUV
8
SKIP0
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789111214
456
DOWN
UP
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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 
mode). 
FUNCTION key
Press this key followed by the arrow keys to select special functions and 
settings.
OpenLCR key
Press this key to register for OpenLCR service and receive rate information to 
your fax.
UP and DOWN arrow keys
Enlarge/reduce setting: When making a copy of a document, press these 
keys to select an enlarge/reduce setting. 
Volume setting: When a document is not in the feeder, press these keys to 
change the handset volume when the handset is lifted, the speaker volume 
when the SPEAKER key has been pressed, or the ringer volume at any other 
time.
FUNCTION key settings: Press these keys after pressing the FUNCTION 
key to scroll through the FUNCTION MODE settings.
SPEAKER key
Press this key to listen to the line and fax tones through the speaker when 
faxing a document.
Note: This is not a speakerphone. You must pick up the handset to talk with 
the other party.
REPEAT key
Press this key while listening to a message to play it again.
SKIP key
Press this key while listening to a message to skip to the next message.
DELETE key
Press this key to erase recorded messages.
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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 wait approximately two hours before using the machine.
Paper tray Paper tray 
extensionOperation 
manualGears (2)
Handset Handset cordTelephone 
line cordImaging film
(initial starter roll)
If any are missing, 
contact your 
dealer or retailer.Before setting up, 
make sure you 
have all of the 
following items.

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