Receiving Problems

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The machine does not receive documents (e-mail, I-fax, or file server).

Cannot receive a fax automatically.

No automatic switching between telephone and fax calls.

Cannot receive a document manually.

Print quality is poor.

Faxes do not print.

Received faxes print blotched or unevenly.

Cannot receive using Error Correction Mode (ECM).

Receiving of documents is too slow.

Cannot get documents from information services.

Errors occur frequently while receiving.

The machine does not receive documents (e-mail, I-fax, or file server).

Are network settings specified?

Documents cannot be received if the appropriate network settings are not specified. Confirm this with your System Manager.

Cannot receive a fax automatically.

Is the machine set to receive automatically?

For the machine to receive faxes automatically, the receive mode must be set to <FaxTel>, <FaxOnly>, or <AnsMode>. If you have set <AnsMode>, confirm that an answering machine is connected to the machine and that it is turned on with an outgoing message properly recorded. (See "Select the Receive Mode that Suits Your Needs.")

Are documents stored in memory, leaving little or no memory available?

Print, send, or delete any documents stored in memory.

Has an error occurred during reception?

Check the display for an error message. (See "Error Messages.")

Print an Activity Report and check for an error. (See "Activity Report.")

Is paper loaded in the machine?

Make sure the paper is correctly loaded. (See "Loading Paper.")

Is the telephone cable connected properly?

Make sure the cable is connected properly. (See "Connect Telephone Cables.")

No automatic switching between telephone and fax calls.

Is the machine set to switch automatically between telephone and fax calls?

For the machine to switch between fax and telephone calls automatically, the receive mode must be set to <FaxTel>, <AnsMode>, or <DRPD>. If you have set <AnsMode>, confirm that an answering machine is connected to the machine and that it is turned on with an outgoing message properly recorded. (See "Select the Receive Mode that Suits Your Needs.")

Are documents stored in memory, leaving little or no memory available?

Print, send, or delete any documents stored in memory.

Has an error occurred during reception?

Check the display for an error message. (See "Error Messages.")

Print an Activity Report and check for an error. (See "Activity Report.")

Is paper loaded in the machine?

Make sure the paper is correctly loaded. (See "Set Up the Paper Drawer and Load Paper.")

Can the sender's machine send the CNG signal, which tells your machine that the incoming call is a fax call?

Some machines cannot send this signal. In such cases, receive the fax manually.

Cannot receive a document manually.

Is the machine set to receive manually?

For the machine to receive faxes manually, the receive mode must be set to <Manual>. (See "Select the Receive Mode that Suits Your Needs.")

If you set <MANUAL/AUTO> to <ON> in <RX SETTINGS> located in <FAX SETTINGS> in <TX/RX SETTINGS>, the machine will receive faxes automatically even when the receive mode is set to <Manual>. (See "TX/RX SETTINGS (imageRUNNER 1025iF Only).")

Have you disconnected the call by pressing [Start] or dialing the remote reception ID after hanging up?

Always press (Start) or dial the remote reception ID before hanging up. Otherwise you will disconnect the call.

Print quality is poor.

Is the toner low?

Replace the toner cartridge. (See "Replacing the Toner Cartridge.")

Is the correct type of paper loaded in the machine?

Make sure you load paper that meets the requirements for use. (See "Paper Requirements.")

Is the sender's machine functioning properly?

Ask the sender to check that the scanning components of the machine are clean.

Is the machine in the toner saver mode?

Set <TONER SAVER MODE> to <OFF> in <COMMON SETTINGS>. (See "COMMON SETTINGS.")

Faxes do not print.

Have you removed the plastic seal from the toner cartridges?

Make sure you remove the seal from the cartridges. (See "Install Toner Cartridge.")

Is the toner cartridge installed properly?

Make sure the toner cartridge is installed properly. (See "Install Toner Cartridge.")

Is the cartridge out of toner?

Replace the toner cartridge. (See "Replacing the Toner Cartridge.")

Is the correct size of paper loaded in the machine?

Make sure you load paper that meets the requirements for use. (See "Paper Requirements.")

Change <REG. PAPER SIZE> in <COMMON SETTINGS>. (See "Setting Paper Size and Type.")

Received faxes print blotched or unevenly.

Are the telephone lines in poor condition, or do you have a bad connection?

Error Correction Mode (ECM) should eliminate such problems. However, if the telephone lines are in poor condition, you may have to try again.

Is the sender's machine functioning properly?

Ask the sender to check that the scanning components of the machine are clean.

Is the toner low?

Replace the toner cartridge. (See "Replacing the Toner Cartridge.")

Cannot receive using Error Correction Mode (ECM).

Does the sender's machine support ECM?

If the sender's machine does not support ECM, the document is received in normal mode without error checking.

Receiving of documents is too slow.

Is ECM (Error Correction Mode) set to <ON>?

Because ECM corrects errors during a transmission, any problems on the line can mean that the transmission will take extra time. Set ECM to <OFF>. (See "TX/RX SETTINGS (imageRUNNER 1025iF Only).")

Cannot get documents from information services.

Is your machine set to the tone dialing type of the telephone line?

Press (Tone) to set the tone dialing.

Were there any instructions from the sender, such as to set to receive?

Just before receiving, press [Start].

Errors occur frequently while receiving.

Are the telephone lines in poor condition, or do you have a bad connection?

Check if there is a device nearby that interferes with signal reception (e.g., microwave oven).

Lower the reception speed. (See "SYSTEM SETTINGS.")

Is the sender's machine functioning properly?

Ask the sender to check that the machine is functioning properly.