FAX-L100 - Fax machine CANON - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Laser Fax Machine
Technology	Laser printing
Paper Input Capacity	250 sheets (standard)
Paper Output Capacity	100 sheets (face down)
Media Sizes Supported	Letter, Legal, A4
Fax Transmission Speed	33.6 kbps
Fax Memory	256 pages
Copy Speed	12 pages per minute
Print Speed	12 pages per minute
Print Resolution	600 x 600 dpi
Fax Resolution	300 x 300 dpi
Scan Function	Yes (via PC connection)
Connections	Telephone line (RJ-11), USB 2.0
Power Consumption	Approx. 700 W (maximum)
Dimensions (W x D x H)	400 x 370 x 275 mm
Weight	9.0 kg
Power Source	220-240V AC, 50/60 Hz
Noise Level (Standby)	Less than 38 dB
Operating Temperature	10-32°C
Operating Humidity	20-80% RH
Toner Cartridge	Canon specified toner (e.g., C-EXV9)
Maintenance	Clean paper feed rollers, replace toner when low
Safety Precautions	Use only supplied power cord; avoid liquids near device

Frequently Asked Questions - FAX-L100 CANON

How do I clear a paper jam in the Canon FAX-L100?

Open the front cover and remove the toner cartridge assembly. Gently pull out any jammed paper from the rollers. Avoid tearing paper. Reinstall the toner cartridge and close the cover.

How do I replace the toner cartridge?

Turn off the machine and open the front cover. Remove the old toner cartridge by pulling it straight out. Unpack the new Canon specified toner cartridge, shake it gently, and slide it in until it clicks. Close the cover.

What does error code 'E000' mean?

Error code E000 typically indicates a fuser unit problem. Turn off the machine, wait 10 minutes, and restart. If the error persists, contact Canon support.

How do I clean the FAX-L100?

Unplug the machine. Use a soft, lint-free cloth slightly dampened with water to wipe the exterior. For interior cleaning, open the cover and carefully clean paper dust from rollers with a dry cloth.

Can I use this fax machine without a phone line?

No, the FAX-L100 requires a telephone line connection (RJ-11) to send and receive faxes. However, you can still use it as a printer or scanner via USB without a phone line.

How do I set up the date and time?

Press the 'Menu' button, navigate to 'Date/Time' using arrow keys, and enter the current date and time using the numeric keypad. Press 'OK' to save.

The FAX-L100 is not picking up paper. What should I do?

Check that the paper tray is properly loaded and not overfilled. Ensure the paper guides are snug against the paper stack. Clean the paper feed rollers with a damp cloth.

How do I adjust the print density?

Go to the menu, select 'Print Quality', then 'Density'. Use the arrow keys to adjust from lightest to darkest setting. Press 'OK' to confirm.

Why is my fax sending blank pages?

Ensure the document is placed correctly in the feeder (face up for letterhead). Check that the scanner glass is clean. If using the feeder, ensure the document guides are snug.

How do I perform a factory reset?

Press 'Menu', navigate to 'System Settings', select 'Reset', and then 'Factory Reset'. Confirm the action. Note that this will erase all saved settings.

USER MANUAL FAX-L100 CANON

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Advanced Fax Features	1	Additional Fax Modes	1-11
Status Monitor	2	Broadcasting	1-11
		Timer Sending	1-11
Reports and Lists	3	Polling Sending	1-12
		Polling Receiving	1-13
Troubleshooting	4	Relay Initiation	1-14
		Canceling Reservation	1-15
Appendix	5	Canceling Jobs	1-16
		2 Status Monitor	2-1
		Checking Job and Machine Status	2-2
		Checking and Printing Transmission/Reception Results	2-2
		Printing Reports and Lists	2-3
		Checking Print and Scan Counts	2-3
		3 Reports and Lists	3-1
		Summary of Reports and Lists	3-2
		Printing Reports Automatically	3-3
		TX RESULT REPORT	3-3
		RX RESULT REPORT	3-4
		ACTIVITY REPORT	3-5
Advanced Fax Features		1	4 Troubleshooting......4-1
Status Monitor		2	General Problems......4-2
Reports and Lists		3	Paper Feeding Problems......4-3
Troubleshooting		4	Faxing Problems......4-4
Appendix		5	Sending Problems......4-4
			Receiving Problems......4-6
			Copying Problems......4-10
			Telephone Problems......4-11
			Printing Problems......4-12
			5 Appendix......5-1
			Glossary......5-2
			Index......5-9

Dialing Features

The machine provides the following dialing features: directory dialing, redialing, dialing through a switchboard, and temporary tone dialing.

■ Directory Dialing

Directory dialing allows you to search for a particular recipient registered in the machine. This is useful when you lost track of which one-touch speed dialing button or coded speed dialing code the recipient you want is registered under. You can either go through all the recipients registered in the machine (LIST), or look up a particular one by their name (SEARCH).

Listing All Recipients

1. Press [Directory].

If no recipient is registered for speed dialing, is displayed.

2. Use [Left/Right] to select , then press [OK].

3. Use [Up/Down] to find the required recipient.

• The recipients are listed in the order of one-touch speed dialing buttons (01 to 15), and coded speed dialing codes (001 to 100).
• For a one-touch speed dialing button or coded speed dialing code with no recipient name registered, their fax number is displayed.

4. Press [Start] to start dialing the displayed recipient.

Press [Stop/Reset], then [OK] to cancel sending the fax.

Looking Up a Recipient

1. Press [Directory].

If no recipient is registered for speed dialing, is displayed.

2. Use [Left/Right] to select , then press [OK].

3. Use the numeric buttons to enter up to 10 first characters of the recipient's name, then press [OK].

• When the search is completed, the number of recipients that match the characters you entered is displayed in parentheses.
• Press [OK] to run a new search.

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Advanced Fax Features 1

Status Monitor

Reports and Lists 3

Troubleshooting

Appendix

Summary of Reports and Lists

The machine can generate the following reports and lists. For how to manually print reports and lists, see "Printing Reports and Lists," on p. 2-3.

Report/List Description
TX RESULT REPORT Shows the transmission result. Can be set to print automatically.
RX RESULT REPORT Shows the reception result. Can be set to print automatically.
ACTIVITY REPORT Shows past 60 transmissions and receptions. Can be set to print automatically.
MEMORY DATA LIST Lists reserved jobs stored in memory.
MEMORY IMAGE PRINT Shows information and the first page of a reserved job.
1-TOUCH SPEED DIAL LIST	Lists the names and fax numbers of recipients registered under one-touch speed dialing buttons. Also shows subaddresses if set.
CODED DIAL LIST Lists the names and fax numbers of recipients registered in coded speed dialing codes. Also shows subaddresses if set.
GROUP DIAL LIST Lists the names and fax numbers of recipients registered in each group dialing group.
MACHINE STATUS LIST Lists current machine settings.
LOST REPORT	Lists documents that were lost from memory due to power cut. Cannot be manually printed out.

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Advanced Fax Features 1

Status Monitor

Reports and Lists

3

Troubleshooting

4

Appendix

5

Printing Reports Automatically

TX RESULT REPORT, RX RESULT REPORT, and ACTIVITY REPORT can be set to print automatically.

TX RESULT REPORT

1. Press [Menu].
2. Use [Up/Down] to select , then press [OK].
3. Use [Up/Down] to select <2 TX RESULT REPORT?>, then press [OK].
4. Use [Left/Right] to select , , or , then press [OK].

: Printed out automatically after each transmission. : Printed out automatically only when an error occurs. : Not printed out automatically.

1. Press [Stop/Reset] to return to standby mode.

Report Items

The following items are displayed in a Transmission Result Report:

• SESSION: Session number ● FUNCTION: Type of transmission
• TX: Memory transmission
• BROADCAST: Broadcasting
• POLLING TX: Polling sending
• TIMER TX: Timer sending
• RELAY INI.: Relay initiation ● NO.: Sequence number ● DESTINATION STATION: Name and number of recipient ● DATE: Date of transaction ● TIME: Time of transaction ● PAGE: Number of pages sent ● DURATION: Amount of time taken for a transaction ● MODE: Mode of transaction (G3 or ECM)

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Paper Feeding Problems

Paper does not feed properly.

Q: Does the machine contain too many sheets?

A: Make sure you load the correct quantity. (See Chapter 3, "Print Media," in the Basic Guide.)

Q: Is the paper loaded correctly?

A: Make sure the paper is correctly loaded. (See "Load Paper," in the Starter Guide.)

Multiple sheets feed together into the machine.

Q: Is the paper loaded correctly?

A: Make sure the paper is correctly loaded. (See "Load Paper," in the Starter Guide.)

Q: Does the machine contain too many sheets?

A: Make sure you load the correct quantity. (See Chapter 3, "Print Media," in the Basic Guide.)

Q Are different types of paper loaded in the machine?

A Load only one type of paper.

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Advanced Fax Features 1

Status Monitor

Reports and Lists

Troubleshooting

Appendix

Glossary

A

AC

Alternating current. The type of electrical current available from a wall outlet.

Activity Report

A journal of the machine's fax transactions, both sent and received.

Automatic Document Feeder (ADF)

The device included in the machine that feeds the document being faxed or copied into the machine.

Automatic redialing

When the receiving fax machine is busy or does not answer, or when an error occurs while sending, the machine waits a specified time and then automatically redials the number. If the receiving fax is still busy or does not answer, the machine waits the specified time and dials again.

B

bps

Bits per second. Refers to the speed with which a fax machine sends and receives data.

Broadcasting

Transmitting documents to more than one location (through the machine's memory).

C

CNG

Calling Tone. This is a signal sent by fax machines to identify the call as an incoming document. When the receiving fax detects this signal, it automatically starts to receive the fax transmission. The majority of fax machines in use today can send and detect CNG signals.

Coded Speed Dialing

An automatic dialing method that allows you to dial a fax or telephone number by pressing [Coded Dial] and a three-digit code using the numeric buttons.

Cursor

The underline symbol you see on the LCD display when you register numbers and names in the machine.

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Advanced Fax Features 1 Status Monitor 2 Reports and Lists 3 Troubleshooting 4 Appendix 5	Index
	Symbols & Numerics [ ]button 1-6 1-TOUCH SPEED DIAL LIST 3-2	E Error correction mode (ECM) 4-6, 4-9	O One-touch speed dialing 1-3, 1-11, 1-14
	A ACTIVITY REPORT 3-2 Printing automatically 3-5 [Add. Mode] button 1-11 Additional fax modes 1-11 AnsMode 1-7 Optional settings 1-8	F FAX ONLY 1-7 FAX/TEL 1-7 Optional settings 1-7	P Paper jams 4-3, 4-13 Password 1-8, 1-13, 1-14 PBX 1-5 Polling receiving 1-13 Polling sending 1-12 Power cord 4-2 Prefix number 1-5 Print and scan counts 2-3 Pulse dialing 1-6
	B Broadcasting 1-11	G GROUP DIAL LIST 3-2	H Handset 1-6, 1-9 [Hook] button 1-6
	C Canceling Current job 1-16 Reserved jobs 1-15 CODED DIAL LIST 3-2 Coded speed dialing 1-3, 1-11, 1-14	L LCD 4-2 LIST 1-3 LOST REPORT 3-2	M MACHINE STATUS LIST 3-2 MANUAL 1-7 MEMORY DATA LIST 3-2 MEMORY IMAGE PRINT 3-2 Memory reception 1-8
	D [Directory] button 1-3 Directory dialing 1-3
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