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 letter-, legal- or half letter−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 three feet long.
The acceptable dimensions (width × length) are:
Automatic document feeder (
ADF
)
S
INGLE
-
SHEET
M
ULTIPLE
-
SHEET
Maximum: 8.5″ × 35.4″ Maximum: 8.5″ × 14.0″
Minimum: 4.7″ × 3.9″ Minimum: 5.8″ × 4.1″
Flatbed scanner (
FBS
)
Maximum: 8.5″ × 14.0″
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 platen cover so that you don t catch your
hands, possibly injuring them.
Sending faxes