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MODEL FO-A660 FACSIMILE OPERATION MANUAL 1. Installation 2. Using the Answering Machine 3. Sending Faxes 4. Receiving Faxes 5. Making Copies 6. Special Functions 7. Printing Lists 8. Maintenance 9. Troubleshooting...
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(at room temperature; maximum stack height (60 - 80 g/m paper) should not be higher than the line on the tray) *Based on Sharp Standard Chart at standard resolution, excluding time for protocol signals (i.e., ITU-T phase C time only).
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Approx. 2.8 kg attachments) As a part of our policy of continuous improvement, SHARP reserves the right to make design and specification changes for product improvement without prior notice. The performance specification figures indicated are nominal values of production units. There may be some...
Important safety information Do not disassemble this machine or attempt any procedures not described in this manual. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Do not install or use the machine near water, or when you are wet. For example, do not use the machine near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool.
Table of Contents A Look at the Operation Panel 1. Installation Unpacking Checklist ........9 Connections .
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Table of Contents 5. Making Copies 6. Special Functions Caller ID (Requires Subscription to Service) ....68 Blocking Reception of Unwanted Faxes ..... . 73 Polling (Requesting a Fax Transmission) .
A Look at the Operation Panel HELP TEL FAX RESOLUTION RECEPTION TEL/FAX A.M. STOP MODE REC/ MEMO WXYZ PQRS COPY/POLL PLAY/ HOLD START/MEMORY FUNCTION REDIAL REPEAT SKIP DELETE 16 17 18 10 11 Help Press this key to print out the Help List, a quick reference guide to the operation of the fax machine.
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UP and DOWN arrow keys Enlarge/reduce setting: When making a copy of a document, press these keys to select an enlarge/reduce setting (page 66). Volume setting: When a document is not in the feeder, press these keys to change the speaker volume when the key has been pressed, or the ringer volume at any other time (page 23).
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REPEAT key Press this key while listening to a message to play it again (page 28). SKIP key Press this key while listening to a message to skip to the next message (page 28). DELETE key Press this key to erase recorded messages (page 29). Monitoring phone conversations When speaking through the handset, you can press to allow a third...
1. Installation Unpacking Checklist Before setting up, If any are missing, make sure you contact your have all of the dealer or retailer. following items. Operation Paper tray Paper tray Gears (2) manual extension Telephone Imaging film Handset Handset cord line cord (initial starter roll)
Connections Connections Connecting the handset Connect the handset as shown and place it on the handset rest. ♦ The ends of the handset cord are identical, so they will go into either socket. Make sure the handset cord goes into the socket marked with a handset symbol on the side of the machine!
Connections Connecting the telephone line cord Insert one end of the line cord into the socket on the back of the machine marked TEL. LINE. Insert the other end into a wall telephone socket. Setting the dial mode: The fax machine is set for tone dialling. If you are on a pulse dial line, you must set the fax machine for pulse dialling.
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Connections Comments: ♦ The fax machine is not designed for use on a line which has call waiting, call forwarding, or certain other special services offered by your telephone company. If you attempt to use the fax machine in conjunction with any of these services, you may experience errors during transmission and reception of facsimile messages.
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Connections Extension phone (optional) If desired, you can connect an extension phone to the TEL. SET socket on the fax. Remove the seal covering the TEL. SET socket. Connect the extension phone line to the TEL. SET socket.
Follow the steps below to load or replace the film. When replacing the film, The initial starter roll of use a roll of SHARP FO- imaging film included with 9CR imaging film. One your fax can print about roll can print about 180 150 A4-size pages.
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Loading the Imaging Film Remove the new roll of imaging film from its packaging. • Cut the band that holds the rolls together. Insert the green gears. 1 slot Make sure the gears fit into the slots in the ends of the rolls.
Loading Printing Paper Loading Printing Paper You can load up to 50 sheets of A4-size, 60 - 80 g/m paper in the paper tray (at room temperature; maximum stack height should not be higher than the line on the tray). Fan the paper, and then tap the edge against a flat surface to even the stack.
Loading Printing Paper Print contrast setting Your fax has been set at the factory to print at normal contrast. If desired, you can change the print contrast setting to LIGHT. FUNCTION Press once and once. Display: OPTION SETTING Press once and twice.
Entering Your Name and Fax Number Entering Your Name and Fax Number Before you can begin sending Once you enter this faxes, you must enter your information, it will name and fax (telephone) automatically appear at number. You also need to set the top of each fax page the date and time.
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Enter your name by pressing number keys for each letter as shown in the chart below. Up to 24 characters can be entered. Example: SHARP = 7777 44 2 777 SPACE = ♦...
Setting the Date and Time Setting the Date and Time The date and time appear in the display and are printed at the top of every page you fax. Set the date and time as shown below. STOP START/MEMORY FUNCTION FUNCTION Press once and...
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Setting the Date and Time Enter a two-digit number for the month (“01” for January, “02” for February, “12” for December, etc.). Example: January DATE 05-01-2004 Enter the year (four digits). The currently set time appears (example): Example: 2004 TIME 12:19 Enter a two-digit number for the hour (“00”...
Setting the Reception Mode Setting the Reception Mode Your fax has four modes for receiving incoming faxes: FAX mode: Select this mode when you only want to receive faxes on your line. The fax machine will automatically answer all calls and receive incoming faxes. TEL mode: This mode is the most convenient for receiving phone calls.
Volume Adjustment Volume Adjustment You can adjust the volume of the speaker and ringer using the up and down arrow keys. Speaker Press Press until the display shows the desired volume level. • Press again to turn off the speaker.
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Volume Adjustment Ringer Press Display: (Make sure has not been pressed RINGER: HIGH and a document is not loaded in the feeder.) RINGER: MIDDLE • The ringer will ring once at the selected level, then the date and time will reappear in the display.
2. Using the Answering Machine The built-in answering machine allows you to receive both voice messages and faxes while you are out. To use the answering machine, you will first need to record an outgoing message. When you go out, turn on the answering machine by setting the reception mode to A.M.
Operating the Answering Machine START/MEMORY Press and speak into the handset to record a message. • The outgoing message can be up to 60 seconds long. While recording, the display will show the time left to record. STOP When finished, replace the handset or press To listen to the outgoing message To listen to the outgoing message, follow Steps 1 and 2 of the above PLAY/...
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Operating the Answering Machine Note: In A.M. mode, the machine will automatically switch to fax reception if it detects six seconds of silence after answering a call. For this reason, if a caller pauses for this length of time while leaving a message, they will be cut off.
Operating the Answering Machine Listening to received messages When you return, the display will show the number of messages recorded. Follow the steps below to listen to your messages. PLAY/ Press HOLD • If you only want to listen to new messages (messages not previously PLAY/ listened to), continue to hold down for at least two seconds.
Operating the Answering Machine Erasing received messages It is important to erase received messages after you listen to them to ensure that the memory does not become full. ♦ FUNCTION Erasing all messages: To erase all messages, press , and DELETE START/MEMORY then...
Optional Answering Machine Settings Optional Answering Machine Settings Setting ICM time Incoming messages (ICMs) are the messages which callers leave for you on the built-in answering machine. The answering machine is set at the factory to allow each caller a maximum of 4 minutes to leave a message. If desired, you can change this setting to 15, 30, or 60 seconds.
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Optional Answering Machine Settings ♦ NO (do not switch to FAX mode): The machine will answer after 20 rings, after which it will wait to receive a remote command. Most callers will hang up before it answers; however, when you call the machine from a remote location, you can wait until it answers, listen to your messages, and then erase them (see Remote Operations on page 37).
Transfer Function Press 1=YES, 2=NO The display briefly shows Press to turn on OGM only mode, your selection, then: TOLL SAVER to turn it off. STOP Press to return to the date and time display. Transfer Function The Transfer function is used to have the machine automatically call you at a specified number every time it receives an incoming message.
Transfer Function Press the number keys to enter the transfer number. • FUNCTION To insert a pause between any two digits of the number, press START/MEMORY Press STOP Press to return to the date and time display. Recording the transfer message The transfer message plays when you answer the telephone, and informs you that the call is a transfer call.
Transfer Function START/MEMORY Press and speak into the handset to record the message. • The transfer message can be up to 15 seconds long. While recording, the display will show the time left to record. STOP When finished, replace the handset or press Checking or erasing the transfer message To check or erase the transfer message, follow Steps 1 and 2 of the above PLAY/...
Override Ringing Each time the machine receives an incoming message, it will call your programmed transfer number. When you answer, you will hear your recorded message telling you that the call is a transfer call. On the dial pad of your phone, enter , your remote code number (see page 37), .
Override Ringing Press once and 3 times. OVERRIDE CODE Press Press the number keys to enter a 3-digit override code. STOP START/MEMORY Press to store the override code, and then to return to the date and time display. Overriding the answering machine Your callers should follow the steps below to override the answering machine.
Remote Operations Remote Operations When you are out, you can call the machine from any touch-tone telephone and play back your messages using the remote commands. You can also use these commands to change the reception mode and other settings. Remote code number To access the machine to perform remote operations, you must first enter your remote code number.
Remote Operations Display: FUNCTION Press once and once. A.M. SETTING Press once. TOLL SAVER Press once. 1=YES, 2=NO The display briefly shows Press to turn on the Toll Saver your selection, then: RECORDING TIME function, or to turn it off. STOP Press to return to the date and time display.
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Remote Operations While the messages are playing, you can do any of the following: • Repeat: To listen to a message a second time, press on the telephone before that message ends. To move back to the previous message, press during the first 3 seconds of the current message.
Remote Operations Note: You can also call the machine and perform remote operations when the reception mode is set to FAX. In this case, when you call the machine, press immediately after it answers (before you hear the fax tone), and then continue from Step 2 above.
Remote Operations Recording a new outgoing message Press on the telephone. When you hear a short beep, speak into the telephone to record the new message. • The message can be up to 15 seconds long. After 15 seconds (or earlier if the machine detects silence after you finish speaking), you will hear a beep, and the new message will be played back.
Remote Operations Recording a new transfer message Press , and on the telephone. When you hear a short beep, speak into the telephone to record the new message. • The time for the transfer message is fixed at 15 seconds. After 15 seconds (or earlier if the machine detects silence after you finish speaking), you will hear a beep, and the new message will be played back automatically.
3. Sending Faxes Transmittable Documents Size and weight The size and weight of documents that you can load in the document feeder depend on whether you load one page at a time or several pages at once. Loading one page at a time: Loading up to 10 pages at once: Minimum size Maximum size...
Loading the Document Other restrictions ♦ The scanner cannot recognise yellow, greenish yellow, or light blue ink. ♦ Ink, glue, and correcting fluid on documents must be dry before they pass through the document feeder. ♦ All clips, staples, and pins must be removed from documents before loading in the feeder.
Adjusting the Resolution and Contrast Adjust the resolution and/or contrast settings as explained in Resolution and Contrast below, then dial the receiving machine as explained on page 47. Adjusting the Resolution and Contrast If desired, you can adjust the resolution and contrast before sending a document.
Adjusting the Resolution and Contrast Contrast settings AUTO Use AUTO for normal documents. DARK Use DARK for faint documents. Load the document(s). • The document must be loaded before the resolution and contrast can be adjusted. RESOLUTION Display: Press one or more times until the desired resolution and contrast STANDARD :AUTO...
Sending a Fax by Normal Dialling Sending a Fax by Normal Dialling With Normal Dialling, you pick up the handset (or press ) and dial by pressing the number keys. ♦ If a person answers, you can talk with them through the handset before sending the fax.
Sending a Fax by Automatic Dialling START/MEMORY When you hear the fax tone, press . Replace the handset. • If the transmission is completed successfully, the fax will beep once. • If an error occurs, the fax will beep three times and print a Transaction Report to inform you of the problem (see page 77).
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Enter a name by pressing number keys for each letter as shown in the chart below. Up to 15 characters can be entered. (If you do not wish to enter a name, go directly to Step 6.) Example: SHARP = 7777 44 2 777 SPACE = ♦...
Sending a Fax by Automatic Dialling Editing and clearing auto-dial numbers If you need to make changes to a previously stored auto-dial number, or clear a number, follow these steps: Display: FUNCTION Press once and once. <NEW NUMBER> Press until the number you wish to edit or clear appears in the display.
Sending a Fax by Automatic Dialling START/MEMORY Press STOP Return to Step 2 to edit or clear another number, or press return to the date and time display. Using an auto-dial number Once you have stored a fax or phone number, you can use it to send a fax or make a phone call.
Sending a Fax by Automatic Dialling Sending a fax by Direct Keypad Dialling You can also enter a full number with the number keys and then press the START/MEMORY key to begin dialling. You can use this method to dial a full number when you don't need to speak to the other party before faxing.
Sending a Fax by Automatic Dialling Redial You can automatically redial the last number dialled. This procedure can be used to send a fax or make a phone call. If you are sending a fax, load the document(s). • RESOLUTION If desired, press to set the resolution and/or contrast.
Sending a Fax by Automatic Dialling STOP ♦ To stop automatic redialling, press ♦ Under certain conditions (for example if a person answers the call on a telephone), automatic redialling may stop before two redialling attempts are made. Error Correction Mode The fax machine is set to automatically correct any distortions in a transmission due to noise on the telephone line before printing at the receiving end.
Sending a Fax From Memory Sending a Fax From Memory You can scan a document into the fax’s memory and send the document from memory. This increases transmission speed and allows you to send a fax to multiple destinations in a single operation. After transmission, the document is automatically cleared from memory.
Sending a Fax From Memory START/MEMORY When you are ready to begin transmission, press • A Transaction Report is automatically printed out after Broadcasting is completed. Check the "Note" column of the report to see if any of the locations are marked "Busy" or have a communication error code. If so, send the document to those locations again.
4. Receiving Faxes Using TEL/FAX Mode To select TEL/FAX mode, press until the arrow in the RECEPTION MODE display points to TEL/FAX. RECEPTION MODE TEL/FAX A.M. When the reception mode is set to TEL/FAX, your fax machine automatically answers all calls on two rings. After answering, your fax monitors the line for about five seconds to see if a fax tone is being sent.
Using A.M. Mode Press once and 4 times. PSEUDO RING Press once. 1=15 SECONDS Enter a number as follows for the desired duration: 15 SECONDS 15 seconds 30 SECONDS 30 seconds 60 SECONDS 60 seconds 120 SECONDS 120 seconds The display briefly shows FAX SIGNAL RX your selection, then: STOP...
Using FAX Mode Using FAX Mode To select FAX mode, press until the arrow in RECEPTION MODE the display points to FAX. RECEPTION MODE TEL/FAX A.M. When the reception mode is set to FAX, the fax machine will automatically answer all calls on two rings and receive incoming faxes. ♦...
Using TEL Mode Press once. NUMBER OF RING Press once. ENTER (2-3) (2) The display briefly shows Enter the desired number of rings (2 or your selection, then: FAX REMOTE # Example: 3 rings STOP Press to return to the date and time display. Using TEL Mode To select TEL mode, press until the arrow in...
Using TEL Mode Answering with the fax’s handset When the fax machine rings, pick up the handset. If you hear a fax tone, wait until the Beep display shows RECEIVING and then RECEIVING replace the handset. Note: If you have set the Fax Signal Receive setting START/MEMORY (page 62) to NO, press to begin reception.
Optional Reception Settings If the fax doesn't respond, or if the other party first talks to you and then wants to send a fax, press once and twice on the extension phone (only on a tone dial phone). This signals the fax to begin reception.
Optional Reception Settings Press once. 1=YES, 2=NO The display briefly shows Press to turn on the function, or your selection, then: to turn it off. CALLER-ID STOP Press to return to the date and time display. Changing the number for remote fax activation If desired, you can use a number other than 5 to activate fax reception from an extension telephone.
Optional Reception Settings Reception Ratio The fax has been set at the factory to automatically reduce the size of received documents to fit the size of the printing paper. This ensures that data on the edges of the document are not cut off. If desired, you can turn this function off and have received documents printed at full size.
Substitute Reception to Memory Substitute Reception to Memory In situations where printing is not possible, such as when your fax runs out of paper, the imaging film needs replacement, or the paper jams, incoming faxes will be received to memory. When you have received a document in memory, FAX RX IN MEMORY will appear in the display, alternating with ADD PAPER &...
5. Making Copies Your fax machine can also be used to make copies. Single and multiple copies (up to 99 per original) can be made, enabling your fax to double as a convenience office copier. Load the document(s) face down. (Maximum of 10 pages.) •...
Making Copies Copy Cut-off When making a copy of a document that is longer than the printing paper, use the copy cut-off setting to select whether the remaining part of the document will be cut off or printed on a second page. The initial setting is YES (cut off the remainder).
6. Special Functions Caller ID (Requires Subscription to Service) If you subscribe to a caller identification service from your telephone company, you can set your fax machine to display the name and number of the caller while the fax rings. Important: ♦...
Caller ID (Requires Subscription to Service) How Caller ID operates When you receive a call, the name and phone number of the caller will alternately appear in the display, beginning just before the second ring. The information will continue to be displayed until the line is disconnected. Note: Some caller ID services may not provide the name of the caller.
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Caller ID (Requires Subscription to Service) Follow the steps below to view the Caller ID List in the display. If desired, you can immediately dial a number when it appears. Press twice. <REVIEW CALLS> Press to scroll through the list. If you want to dial one of the numbers in the list, scroll through the list until the number appears in the display.
Caller ID (Requires Subscription to Service) Priority Call With Caller ID turned on, you can set your fax to make a special ringing sound when you receive a call from a designated phone number. This lets you know immediately who is calling without having to look at the display. To use this function, enter the desired phone number by following the steps below (only one phone number can be entered).
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Caller ID (Requires Subscription to Service) Blocking voice calls With Caller ID turned on, you can use the Anti Junk Fax function described in Blocking Reception of Unwanted Faxes in this chapter to block voice calls as well as faxes from your specified Anti Junk Number. In this case, when a voice call or a fax transmission comes in from a number you have specified as a "Junk Number", your fax will break the connection as soon as it receives the calling phone number from the caller ID service (before...
Blocking Reception of Unwanted Faxes Blocking Reception of Unwanted Faxes The Anti Junk Fax function allows you to block reception of faxes from a party that you specify. This saves paper by not printing out unwanted "junk" faxes. To use this function, follow the steps below to enter the fax number from which you do not wish to receive faxes.
Polling (Requesting a Fax Transmission) Polling (Requesting a Fax Transmission) Polling allows you to call another fax machine and have it send a document (previously loaded in its feeder) to your machine without assistance from the operator of the other machine. ♦...
7. Printing Lists You can print lists showing settings and information entered in the fax machine. The lists are described below. To print a list, follow these steps. Display: FUNCTION Press once and twice. LISTING MODE TEL # LIST Press once.
Printing Lists Telephone Number List This list shows the fax and phone numbers that have been stored for automatic dialling. Setup List This list shows your current selections for the FUNCTION key settings. The list also shows your name and fax/telephone number as entered in the machine, and a sample of the header printed at the top of every page you transmit (HEADER PRINT).
Printing Lists Transaction Report This report is printed out automatically after an operation is completed to allow you to check the result. Your fax machine is set at the factory to print out the report only when an error occurs. ♦...
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Printing Lists Transaction Report print condition You can change the condition under which a Transaction Report is printed out. Follow the steps below. Display: FUNCTION Press once and once. OPTION SETTING Press once and twice. TRANSACTION 1:ALWAYS PRINT Press once. (Selections appear alternately) Press a number from to select the condition for printing.
8. Maintenance Print head Clean the print head frequently to ensure optimum printing performance. Note: Remove the paper from the paper tray before cleaning the print head. Unplug the telephone line and then the power cord, and open the operation ➊...
Maintenance Place the imaging film back in the print compartment. Rotate the front gear until the film is taut, and then close the operation panel (press down on both sides to make sure it clicks into place). Scanning glass and rollers Clean the scanning glass and rollers frequently to ensure the quality of transmitted images and copies.
Maintenance Flip up the green levers on each side of the white roller. Wipe the scanning glass (under the white roller) and rollers with a cotton swab. • Make sure that all dirt and stains (such as correcting fluid) are removed. Dirt and stains will cause vertical lines on transmitted images and copies.
9. Troubleshooting Problems and Solutions Line error Problem Solution LINE ERROR appears in Try the transaction again. If the error persists, check the display. the following: • Check the connection. The cord from the TEL. LINE socket to the wall socket should be no longer than two meters.
Problems and Solutions Dialling and transmission problems Problem Solution No dial tone when you • Make sure the handset cord is connected to the pick up the handset or correct socket. See Connecting the handset on page 10. press the key.
Problems and Solutions Reception and copying problems Problem Solution The power is on, but no • Make sure that the telephone line cord is plugged reception takes place. into the TEL. LINE socket, and not the TEL. SET socket. The printing paper comes •...
Problems and Solutions Reception/copying is • If reception or copying takes place continuously for interrupted. a long time, the print head may overheat. Turn off the power and let it cool down. If overheating frequently occurs, try changing the print contrast setting to LIGHT (see page 17).
Messages and Signals Messages and Signals Display messages Note: If you have turned on the Caller ID function, see page 69 for display messages related to Caller ID. ADD PAPER & / Check the printing paper. If the tray is empty, add PRESS START KEY paper and then press the START/MEMORY key.
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Messages and Signals LINE ERROR Transmission or reception was not successful. Press the STOP key to clear the message and then try again. If the error persists, see Line Error on page 82. MEMORY IS FULL/ The memory is full. You may have too many SEE MANUAL messages recorded in the answering machine.
Messages and Signals RECALLING This appears if you attempt to send a fax by automatic dialling and the line is busy or the receiving fax machine does not answer. Your fax machine will automatically reattempt the call. (See Automatic redialling on page 53.) TOTAL MSGS:XX This indicates that you have received messages in the answering machine.
Clearing Paper Jams Clearing Paper Jams Clearing a jammed document If the original document doesn’t feed properly during transmission or copying, or DOCUMENT JAMMED appears in the display, first try pressing START/MEMORY . If the document doesn't feed out, remove it as explained below. Important: Do not try to remove a jammed document without releasing it as explained below.
Clearing Paper Jams Flip down the green levers on each side of the white roller. Rotate the front gear until the film is taut, and then close the operation panel (press down on both sides to make sure it clicks into place). Clearing jammed printing paper ➊...
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Index Paper jams, clearing, 89-90 Scanning glass, cleaning, 80 Paper tray extension, 12 Sender’s name and number, entering, Paper, loading, 16 18-19 Polling, 74 Setup List, 76 Power cord, 10 Speaker volume, 23 Print contrast setting, 17 Print head, cleaning, 79-80 Priority Call, 71 TEL reception mode, 22, 60 Pseudo Ring Duration, 57...
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REMOTE OPERATION CARD The card below is provided as a quick guide to remote operation. Cut it out and carry it with you when you go out. Remote Operation Guide 1. Call your fax from a touch-tone telephone, and press # when the outgoing message begins. 2.