Sharp MX-B381 User manual

Faxing

Using the fax function.

Quick Start Guide

DIGITAL MULTIFUNCTIONAL SYSTEM

Keep this manual close at hand for

reference whenever needed.

MODEL: MX-B381

Faxing

This section explains the basic procedures for using the fax

function of the machine. In addition, special modes that can

be used with the fax function are introduced.

The facsimile expansion kit is required to use the fax

function.

XBASE SCREEN OF FAX MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

XSENDING A FAX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

XCHANGING THE SIZE OF A FAX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

XCHANGING THE EXPOSURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

XCHANGING THE RESOLUTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

XSTORING A FAX NUMBER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

XFORWARDING RECEIVED FAXES (Fax Data

Forward). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

XCONVENIENT DIALLING METHODS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

XSENDING THE SAME FAX TO MULTIPLE

DESTINATIONS (Broadcast Transmission) . . . . . . . . . . 15

XSPECIAL FAX MODES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

XSELECTING A SPECIAL MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

XCONVENIENT FAX FUNCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

BASE SCREEN OF FAX MODE

Touch the [IMAGE SEND] key in the touch panel to open the base screen of

fax mode. If the fax screen does not appear, touch the [Fax] tab.

Select fax settings in the base screen.

(1) Send mode tabs

Use these tabs to change the

mode of the image send function.

To switch to fax mode, touch the

[Fax] tab.

(2) [Address Book] key

Touch this key to dial using a

one-touch key or group key. When

the key is touched, the address

book screen appears.

(3) [Direct TX] key

Touch this key to send a fax by

direct transmission. When the

[Direct TX] key is not highlighted,

normal transmission (memory TX

mode) is selected.

(4) [Sub Address] key

Touch this key to enter a

sub-address and passcode for

F-code transmission.

(5) Customized keys

The keys that appear here can be

changed to show the settings or

functions that you prefer.

(6) key

Touch this key to retrieve a

destination using a search

number.*

* 3-digit number assigned to a

destination when it is stored.

(7) [Speaker] key / [Pause] key /

[Space] key

Touch this key to dial using the

speaker.

When entering a fax number to be

dialled, the key changes to the

[Pause] key. When entering a

sub-address, the key changes to

the [Space] key.

Auto

File

Quick File

Address Review

Direct TX

Sub Address

Address Book

USB Mem. ScanFaxInternet Fax PC Scan

Special Modes

Resolution

Exposure

Original Scan:

Scan

Send:

Standard

Auto Reception

Fax Memory:100%

Speaker

Ready to send. Resend

(7)

(8)

(9)

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(12)

(5)

(6) (13)

(11)

(10)

(8) [Resend] key / [Next Address]

key

The destinations of the most recent

eight transmissions by Scan to

E-mail, fax and/or Internet fax

(including Direct SMTP addresses)

are stored. To select one of these

destinations, touch the desired

destination. After a destination is

selected, this key changes to the

[Next Address] key.

(9) Image settings

Image settings (original size,

exposure, resolution) can be

selected.

(10) key

This key appears when a special

mode or 2-sided scanning is

selected. Touch the key to display

the selected special modes.

(11) [Special Modes] key

Touch this key to use a special

mode.

(12) key / key / key

When "Hold Setting for Received

Data Print" or "Received Data

Image Check Setting" is enabled in

the system settings (administrator),

this will appear when a fax is

received.

: Only "Hold Setting for

Received Data Print" is

enabled

: Only "Received Data Image

Check Setting" is enabled

: Both settings are enabled

(13) This shows the currently

selected fax reception mode and

the amount of free memory

remaining.

SENDING A FAX

The basic procedure for sending faxes is

explained below.

In fax mode, colour originals are sent as

black and white images.

1Place the originals.

When using the document glass,

place the original with the side to be

scanned face down.

2Select settings in the touch

panel.

(1) Touch the [IMAGE SEND]

key.

The base screen of fax mode

appears.

If the fax screen does not appear,

touch the [Fax] tab.

(2) Make sure that the size of

the placed original is

displayed.

If the wrong size appears, touch

the key and select the correct size.

3Enter the fax number of the

receiving fax machine and

press the [START] key.

Original

Transmission result

Transmission

The side to be scanned must be face up!

Auto

File

Quick File

Address Review

Direct TX

Sub Address

Address Book

USB Mem. ScanFaxInternet Fax PC Scan

Special Modes

Resolution

Exposure

Original Scan:

Scan

Send:

Standard

Auto Reception

Fax Memory:100%

Speaker

Ready to send. Resend

IMAGE SEND DOCUMENT

FILING

COPY

(2)

(1)

Cancel scanningCorrect a mistake

CHANGING THE SIZE OF A FAX

The size of the original and the transmission size can be specified before

transmission.

This is convenient when faxing an original that is small and difficult to read.

The procedure for faxing both sides of an A4 original at A3 size is explained

below.

1Place the originals.

When using the document glass,

place the original with the side to be

scanned face down.

2Select settings in the touch

panel.

(1) Touch the [Original] key.

(2) Touch the [2-Sided

Booklet] key.

This key is used to send a 2-sided

original.

(3) Make sure that the size of

the placed original is

displayed.

If the wrong size appears, touch

the key and select the correct size.

(4) Touch the [Send Size] key.

The side to be scanned must be face up!

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Select settings in the touch

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(5) Touch the [A3] key.

(6) Touch the [OK] key.

(7) Touch the [OK] key.

3Enter the fax number of the

first destination.

4Press the [START] key.

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(5)

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Cancel scanning

CHANGING THE EXPOSURE

The exposure can be changed as appropriate for the darkness or lightness

of the original.

The following example explains how to darken light colours in an original to

make the image clearer.

1Place the originals.

When using the document glass,

place the original with the side to be

scanned face down.

2Select settings in the touch

panel.

(1) Touch the [Exposure] key.

(2) Touch the [Manual] key.

(3) Touch the key to

darken the exposure.

5 levels are available for the

exposure. Darken light originals

with the key, and lighten

dark originals with the key.

(4) Touch the [OK] key.

3Enter the fax number of the

receiving fax machine and

press the [START] key.

The side to be scanned must be face up!

Auto

USB Mem. Scan

FaxScan

Standard

Auto Reception

Fax Memory:100%

Internet Fax PC Scan

Scan: Send:

File

Quick File

Address Review

Direct TX

Sub Address

Address Book

Special Modes

Resolution

Exposure

Original

Fax/Exposure OK

Auto

Manual

153

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

Cancel scanningCorrect a mistake

CHANGING THE RESOLUTION

The resolution can be selected to match the characteristics of the original,

such as text or photo, the size of the text, and the darkness of the image.

The following example explains how to set the resolution to [Fine] and [Half

Tone] when sending an original with small text.

1Place the originals.

When using the document glass,

place the original with the side to be

scanned face down.

2Select settings in the touch

panel.

(1) Touch the [Resolution] key.

(2) Touch the [Fine] key.

The resolution increases

(producing a clearer image) in the

following order: [Standard], [Fine],

[Super Fine], [Ultra Fine].

(3) Touch the [Half Tone] key.

Select [Half Tone] for a photo or

illustration with shading to further

improve the image.

[Half Tone] cannot be selected

when [Standard] is selected.

(4) Touch the [OK] key.

3Enter the fax number of the

receiving fax machine and

press the [START] key.

The side to be scanned must be face up!

Auto

USB Mem. Scan

FaxScan

Standard

Auto Reception

Fax Memory:100%

Internet Fax PC Scan

Scan: Send:

File

Quick File

Address Review

Direct TX

Sub Address

Address Book

Special Modes

Resolution

Exposure

Original

Fax/Resolution OK

Standard

Super Fine Half Tone

Fine

Ultra Fine

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

Cancel scanningCorrect a mistake

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