2.1
Basic operation
Guidelines
You can send a fax message using the
ADF
(Automatic Document Feeder) or
FBS
(Flatbed Scanner) glass. Before you begin the fax sending, please read the following
guidelines.
Acceptable document sizes
You can set up to 50 sheets of A4-, A5 - or F4−sized document in the
ADF
at one
time. However, it’s possible to fax a piece of paper as small as a notepad sheet or one
up to 1 meter long.
The acceptable dimensions (width × length) are:
Automatic document feeder (
ADF
)
S
INGLE
-
SHEET
M
ULTIPLE
-
SHEET
Maximum: 216 × 900 mm Maximum: 216 × 356 mm
Minimum: 120 × 100 mm Minimum: 148 × 105 mm
Flatbed scanner (
FBS
)
Maximum: 216 × 356 mm
Things not to put in your fax
To avoid paper jams and damage to your machine, don’t insert:
• Folded, curled, torn, wrinkled or very thin pages
• Documents with staples, glue, tape, paper clips or still-wet correction fluid
• “Sticky notes” (or documents with “sticky notes” attached)
• Cardboard, newspaper or fabric
• Pages with duplicating carbon on either side
• Credit cards or any small, thick items
• OHP transparency film
How to set the document
When setting the documents in the
ADF
(Automatic Document Feeder)
1
Insert your document(s) face
up, top edge first. If you’re
sending a multi-page docu-
ments, “fan” the pages slightly.
2
Adjust the document width
guide to fit your documents.
Note: The
ADF
can hold up to 50 pages of normal weight paper.
When setting the documents on the
FBS
(Flatbed Scanner) glass
1
Make sure the document is not
in the
ADF
.
2
Lift the platen cover.
3
Set your document face down
on the
FBS
glass. The document
should be aligned to the front
right corner.
4
Gently close the platen cover.
Important: Gently close the top cover so that you don’t catch your hands,
possibly injuring them.
Sending faxes
