Laser FacsimileUser’s GuideSF-6900
1.2Setting up your machineUnpackingSetting up your machineMachine Toner cartridgeDocument trayLaser facsimileuser’s guidePrinter exit tray01 02 03 04
Laser safety statement The printer is certified in the U.S. to conform to the requirements of DHHS 21 CFRsubchapter J for class I(1) laser products, a
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The equipment has been approved to [Commission Decision “CTR 21”] for pan-Europeansingle terminal connection to the Public Switched Telephone Network
4.7AppendixReplacing the fitted plugImportantThe mains lead for this machine is fitted with a standard (BS 1363) 13 amp plug and hasa 13 amp fuse. Whe
4.8AppendixGuaranteeLimited GuaranteeWe guarantee that this product has no faulty parts. If the machine breaks down during the guarantee period and th
4.9AppendixSpecificationsApplicable line Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) or behind PABX Compatibility CCITT Group 3 Data coding MH/MR/MMR M
4.10IndexIndexAadding documents • 2.16adjust speaker volume, setup • 1.22automatic dialing • 2.31automatic redial • 2.11Bbroadcasting • 2.14Ccall
Jjam, clearingdocument • 3.2paper • 3.3journal, print • 2.40Kkey sound, setup • 1.20Llanguage, select • 1.21list, print • 2.40LCD, location • 2
Ssendingautomatically • 2.10broadcasting • 2.14delay TX • 2.12priority TX • 2.15polling • 2.25setupdocument exit tray • 1.17document tray • 1.1
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1.3Setting up your machine1 Getting StartedControl locations and functionsTake a moment to familiarize yourself with the main components andunderstand
1.4Setting up your machineTELLINEPower cord connectorTelephone line jackExtension telephone jackToner cartridgeCoverCover release button Rear viewInsi
1.5Setting up your machine1 Getting StartedChoosing a locationTo help guarantee trouble-free operation of your machine, place it on a flat,stable surf
1.6Setting up your machine3. Unpack the toner cartridge. Grip the cartridge firmly and pull the sealingtape slowly from the cartridge. You may feel so
1 Getting Started1.7Setting up your machine5. Find the cartridge slots inside the machine, one on each side.4. Gently shake the cartridge from side to
1.8Setting up your machineNotes:• Do not expose the cartridge to direct sunlight or strong room light.• To avoid damaging the photo-sensitive drum, ne
1.9Setting up your machine1 Getting StartedPaper full Paper EmptyTo load a stack of paper1. Remove the paper cassette by pulling it toward you.Loading
1.10Setting up your machine3. Make sure that the stack goes under the metal retaining clip . Paperoverloading may cause paper jams.AMake sure th
1.11Setting up your machine1 Getting Started5. Pinch the side guide as shown below to adjust it to proper paper width.6. Insert the cassette back into
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1.12Setting up your machineHow to adjust paper guidesLength guidesThere are two main guides and one auxiliary guide as shown below toadjust for the pa
1.13Setting up your machine1 Getting StartedLTREXEOJIS B5ISO B5LTREXEOJIS B5ISO B512When you load letter, executive, or B5 size paper, it is recommend
1.14Setting up your machineManually feeding paperWhen you copy on heavier weight papers, transparencies, you mustmanually feed them one sheet at a tim
1.15Setting up your machine1 Getting StartedGuidelines for the paper When selecting or loading paper, or other special media, keep theseguidelines in
1.16Setting up your machineExtension phoneIf you want to use a regular phone or answering machine with yourmachine, connect the phone into the TEL jac
1.17Setting up your machine1 Getting StartedAC power cordPlug one end of the cord into the back of the machine and the other endinto a standard AC pow
1.18Setting up your machineDocument exit trayPull out the document exit tray, if necessary.Documentexit trayPrinter exit trayHolding the rounded end,
1.19Setting up your machine1 Getting StartedSystem setup Ringer volume You can adjust the volume of the ringer to the desired loudness. 1. Press Menu,
1.20Setting up your machine3. Press Start/Enter. The display asks you to choose the home resolutionmode.4. Press ➛or ❿repeatedly until you find the de
1.21Setting up your machine1 Getting StartedSound controlYou can choose an alarm tone to sound when an error occurs (ALARMSOUND) or any key is pressed
iContentsSetting up your machine ________________________________ 1.2Unpacking ____________________________________________ 1.2Control locations and
1.22Setting up your machineSelect languageYou can select the LCD display language between english, german, etc.1. Press Menu, then press System Setup
1.23Setting up your machine1 Getting StartedSetting the date and timeThe current date and time are shown in the display window when themachine is on a
Setting the system ID (your number and name)The system ID will be printed at the top of each page sent from yourmachine. 1. Press Menu, then press Sys
Operation22.1
2.201System Data System ID Date & Time System Setup Memory Clear0203 04 0506 07 08 09 10Delay TX Memory TX Priority TX Mail Box Polling11 12 13 14
2.3Rcv.Mode Resolution ContrastSearch/DeleteRedial/PauseSpeed/StatusRecallStart/EnterOHD/V.Req.ABC DEFJKL MNOTUVSymbolsWXYZGHIPQRS2135468790Search/Del
2.4Using the number keypadAs you perform various tasks, you will need to enter names and numbers.For example, when you set up your machine you enter y
2.52. When the letter you want appears in the display, press the number keylabeled with the next letter you want. If the next letter is found on the s
2.6Entering numbersYou can enter the number of the remote fax machine manually by using thenumber keypad. The number you pressed appears in the displa
2.7Sending a faxSending a faxPreparing documents for faxing or copyingYou can use the machine to fax, or copy documents that are printed onstandard le
iiUsing the control panel _________________________________ 2.2Using the number keypad _______________________________ 2.4Entering alphanumeric chara
2.8Sending a faxSetting document resolution and contrast We recommend sending documents printed using a typewriter, felt tip pen,black ink, or laserpr
2.9Sending a fax2 OperationLoading document 1. Turn the page face down. 2. Adjust the document guides to match the width of the document. 3. Slide the
2.10Sending a FaxSending a fax automatically1. After loading a document, enter the number of the remote fax machineusing the number keypad. You can st
2.11Sending a fax2 OperationVoice requestIf you’re sending or receiving a document and need to speak to the otherperson at the same phone call, use vo
2.12Sending a faxDelayed transmissionYou can configure your machine to send a fax at a specified time. Up to 50delayed transmission operations can be
2.13Sending a fax2 Operation7. Press Start/Enter. The display shows the current time on the upper lineand prompts you to enter the time the fax will b
2.14Sending a faxMemory transmission (Broadcasting)With memory transmission, documents are stored in memory andautomatically sent to one or more remot
2.15Sending a fax2 OperationPriority transmissionWhen priority transmission is enabled, a high priority document can betransmitted ahead of previously
2.16Sending a fax3. Press Start/Enter to confirm ‘ADD’. The display shows operationcurrently reserved in memory.4. Press ❷or "repeatedly until yo
2.17Receiving a fax2 OperationReceiving modes Your multi-function machine has four receiving modes:• FAX The machine answers an incoming call and imme
iiiMail box ______________________________________________ 2.21Confidential transmission _____________________________ 2.21Setting up mail box for c
2.18Receiving a faxReceiving automatically in FAX mode 1. Press and hold Rcv.Mode for about 2 seconds until the display changes.please repeatit until
2.19Receiving a faxReceiving automatically in ANS/FAX modeTo use this mode, you must attach an answering machine to the TEL jackon the back of your ma
2.20Receiving a faxReceiving a fax when the machine is out of paper Incoming fax transmissions are automatically stored in memory under thefollowing c
2.21Receiving a fax2 OperationMail boxConfidential transmission You can set your machine up to keep documents confidential whencommunicating with othe
2.22Receiving a fax9. Press Start/Enter. The LCD displays the current time on the upper lineand asks you to enter the time when the fax is to be sent.
Setting up mail box for confidential receivingBefore receiving confidential documents, you have to set up the following:• Confidential mail boxes. You
2.24Receiving a faxPrinting received confidential documentWhen you receive a confidential document, the fax machine displays‘MAIL’, total number of ma
2.25Receiving a fax2 OperationPollingWhat is polling?Polling means that one fax machine requests another to send a document.This is useful for sending
2.26Receiving a fax6. The display prompts you to store the document in the machine bulletinboard memory. Note: If you store the document in the bullet
Canceling a job already in memory which is waiting tobe polledIf you want to cancel a job already in memory waiting to be polled,follow the procedure
Other functions _________________________________________ 2.39Using function buttons _________________________________ 2.39Redial ___________________
4. Press Start/Enter.5. The display asks you to enter another fax number to receive documentsfrom another location. If you want to receive documents f
Making a copyMaking a copy The resolution is automatically set to SUPER FINE while the copy feature isin use, however, the contrast can be changed to
To set copy options:1. Load a document with the print side facing down. If necessary, adjustContrast button to change the contrast. For details on the
2.31Automatic dialing2 Operation6. Press 1 or 2 to choose the desired collation method. You can also press ❷without setting the collation (2:OFF is de
2.32Automatic dialingOne-touch dialing One-touch dialing lets you use any one of the 38 one-touch buttons locatedon the left of the machine’s control
2.33Automatic dialing4. Press Start/Enter when the name appears correctly or without entering aname. 5. To set another one-touch number, press the de
2.34Automatic dialingSpeed dialingYou can store up to 150 numbers in speed dial locations (1-150). Storing a number for speed dialing1. Press and hold
2.35Automatic dialingGroup dialing (for multi-address transmission)Numerous one-touch and speed dial numbers can be registered as a Group.By using the
2.36Automatic dialingEditing the one-touch or speed dial numbers in a group dialAfter you have stored a group dial, you can edit a group dial at any t
Assigning a group to a one-touch buttonYou can use a group number as one-touch dialing. Before you can use thisfeature, you must first register the gr
FCC regulations ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 4.2Canadian radio interference regulations –––––––––––––––––––– 4.2EC declaration of conform
2.38Other functionsSearching for a number in memory There are two ways to search for a number in memory. You can either scanfrom A to Z sequentially,
Using function buttons RedialTo redial the number last calledPress Redial/Pause. If a document is loaded in the document tray, themachine automaticall
2.40Other functionsRecallSome special phone services require a switch-hook signal for properoperation. For example, if you have call waiting, you can
2.41Other functionsPrinting reportsYour fax machine can print reports containing useful information - schedulejob, system data, etc. The following rep
2.42Other functionsPower failure report This report is printed automatically when data in memory was erased. Thisreport shows data (if any) erased by
Selectable options These instructions assume that you have followed the steps on page 2.41under ‘Setting an option’ and that the machine is promptin
2.44Other functionsOriginal Received dataOriginal Received data- H. REDUCTION (Horizontal)—If you turn the RX reduction feature on,you are allowed to
• DISCARD SIZE—When receiving or copying a document as long as orlonger than the paper installed in your fax machine, you can set the faxmachine to di
2.46Other functions• DRPD (Distinctive Ring Pattern Detection) MODE— ’Distinctive ring’is a telephone company service which enables a user to use a si
• SEND FROM MEMORY —With this feature enables all transmissiondocuments are automatically scanned into memory, and it will not benecessary to wait unt
Important Precautions and Safety InformationWhen using this fax machine, these basic safety precautions should always be followed toreduce risk of fir
2.48Other functionsMaintenanceIf you are getting streaks or spots on your print, you may run themaintenance.Cleaning drumIf print output quality decre
Notify toner lowIf you have set this notify toner low menu option to ON, when the tonercartridge needs to be replaced, your machine automatically send
3.1Troubleshooting3
3.2TroubleshootingTroubleshootingClearing jamsDocument jams while sending a faxIf a document jams while you are sending it, ‘DOCUMENT JAM’ appearsin t
3.3Troubleshooting3 TroubleshootingPaper jams while the machine is printing By carefully selecting paper type and loading paper properly, you shouldbe
3.4Troubleshooting2. If you see that the paper is jammed, pull the paper out.3. Slide the upper cassette back into the machine.Note : If a short piece
3.5Troubleshooting3 TroubleshootingIf jammed inside the machine (JAM 1)1. Pull the cover release button toward you and open the cover.2. Remove the to
3.6TroubleshootingTips for avoiding paper jamsBy carefully selecting print materials and loading them properly, youshould be able to avoid most paper
3.7Troubleshooting3 TroubleshootingDisplay Meaning SolutionRETRY REDIAL?COMM. ERRORINCOMPATIBLEDOCUMENT JAMDOOR OPEN OR NOTONER CARTRIDGEGROUP NOTAVAI
3.8TroubleshootingDisplay Meaning SolutionNO. NOT ASSIGNEDNO PAPERSUPPLY PAPEROVERHEATPAPER JAM 0OPEN/CLOSE DOORPAPER JAM 1OPEN/CLOSE DOORPAPER JAM 2C
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3.9Troubleshooting3 TroubleshootingFax problemsSymptomThe machine is not working,there is no display and thebuttons are not working. Cause and Solutio
3.10MaintenanceSymptomYou cannot poll anothermachine.Cause and Solution• The fax machine you are polling may be using a pollcode. The fax you receive
3.11Maintenance3 TroubleshootingClearing memoryYou can selectively clear information stored in your machine’s memory.1. Press Menu, then press Memory
3.12MaintenanceCleaning the document scanner To keep your machine working properly, occasionally clean the white roller,ADF (automatic document feede
3.13Maintenance6. Carefully wipe the scanning glass with a soft, dry cloth. If the glass is very dirty, first wipe it with a slightly dampened cloth,
3.14MaintenanceManaging toner cartridgeExpected cartridge lifeThe life of your toner cartridge depends on the amount of toner used ineach print job. F
2. Remove the old toner cartridge. Follow the instructions printed on thecartridge box to recycle the used cartridge.3. Install new toner cartridge, s
4.1Appendix
FCC regulations This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digitaldevice, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
EC declaration of conformityWe,SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO.,LTD#259, Gong Dan-Dong, Gumi-City, Kyung Buk, Koreadeclare sole responsibility that the SF-6900
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