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RICOH
FAX1700L
Read the safety instructions on page i to iv
Operator’s Manual
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Optional equipment PAPER FEED UNIT TYPE 70 A paper feed unit can be added to the base machine. FAX EXPANSION CARD TYPE 10 A 1-Mbyte memory card can be added. FAX EXPANSION CARD TYPE 20 A 2-Mbyte memory card can be added.
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Caution Use of control or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure Shielded interconnect cables must be employed with this equipment to ensure compliance with the pertinent RF emission limits governing this device. In accordance with ISO 7001, this machine uses the following symbols for the main switch: s means POWER ON t means POWER OFF WARNING This symbol is intended to alert the user to the prese
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SAFETY Important Safety Instructions All safety messages in the main text of this manual are labeled WARNING or CAUTION. These mean the following: WARNING: Important information to alert you to a situation that might cause serious injury and damage to your property if instructions are not followed properly. CAUTION: Important information that tells how to prevent damage to your equipment or how to avoid a situation that might cause minor injury. In addition to the warnings and cautions included
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SAFETY When to Call Your Service Representative 10. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this product where persons will walk on the cord. 11. If an extension cord is used with this product, make sure that the total of the ampere ratings on the products plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. Also, make sure that the total of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed 15 amperes. 12. Never push objects of any kind
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Power and Grounding SAFETY Power and Grounding Power Supply 1. Power requirements: 220-240 V, 50/60 Hz (Only 50Hz is printed on the rating plate of some machines.) 2. Insert the power plug securely into the wall socket. 3. Make sure that the wall outlet is near the machine and readily accessible. 4. Do not connect other equipment to the same socket. 5. Do not step on or set anything on the power cord. 6. Do not connect other equipment to the same extension cord. 7. Be sure that the power cord
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SAFETY Thunderstorms Thunderstorms With proper grounding, about 90% of lightning damage can be prevented. However, if possible, during severe electric storms turn the power switch off and disconnect the power cord and telephone line cord. GENERAL 1. Since some parts of the machine are supplied with high voltage, make sure that you do not attempt any repairs or attempt to access any part of the machine except those described in this manual. 2. Do not make modifications or replacements other than
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Machine Layout Operation panel 1- The Receive File indicator lights when a fax 10- Press the Speed Dial key and enter a two digit code message is stored in memory (see page 14). (between 00 & 49) to dial or store individual numbers (see page 21). 2- The Check Display indicator lights to tell you to read the display. 11- The Pause/Redial key inserts a pause when you are dialing or storing a fax number. Or, press the key 3- Press the Auto Select key to use Auto Receive to redial the last n
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Part Names 5 4 3 6 2 9 1 7 8 10 1- The main switch turns your machine on and off. 9- When loading paper, match the paper guide to the paper size. 2- 10 Quick Dial keys store telephone numbers. 10- The optional paper feed unit holds more paper. 3 The cover release button 4- Incoming faxes and copies are sent to the copy tray. 5- The automatic document feeder (ADF) holds up to 30 sheets which are fed one at a time. Place your original documents here. 6- Match the document guide to the size
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FAXING If you have not yet installed your fax machine, do so now. See Installation, on page 75. This section covers what you’ll most often need to do: Recommended Types of Document ................................................................. 4 Memory Transmission and Immediate Transmission ........................................ 6 Receiving Calls & Fax Messages(Faxes/Phone Calls)..................................... 11 Printing a Message Received & Stored (Substitute Reception) .......
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FAXING Recommended Types of Document Recommended Types of Document Before you send your document, make sure that it meets the following requirements. CAUTION: Documents that do not meet these requirements can cause your machine to jam or may cause some components of the machine to become damaged or dirty. Minimum size Maximum size 148mm 216mm 208mm 105mm Scanning direction 600mm Scanning direction *The part shaded will not be scanned, because it is outside the
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Recommended Types of Document FAXING Page Condition Do not place damaged pages in the automatic document feeder. ❐ If your pages are curled or dog eared, flatten them. ❐ If your pages are stuck together, shuffle the stack. ❐ If your pages are folded, torn, or patched together, make copies. ❐ If your pages have binding hiles, trim the edges or make copies. Originals that contain the following materials should not be placed in the document feeder. Note: Copies made with a copier that uses silicon
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FAXING Memory Transmission and Immediate Transmission Memory Transmission and Immediate Transmission There are two ways to send a fax message. ❐ Immediate Transmission ❐ Memory Transmission Immediate Transmission (Memory indicator not lit) Immediate Transmission is convenient when: ❐ You wish to send a message immediately ❐ You wish to quickly check whether you have successfully connected with the other party’s fax machine. ❐ Your machine’s memory is getting full The machine dials imme
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Memory Transmission and Immediate Transmission FAXING Memory Transmission Caution: If your document gets stuck while it is being processed, press the Stop key, and turn to page 55 for instructions on how to safely re- move the original. Make sure that the machine is in READY 100% 10:00 1 SET DOC. OR DIAL NO. standby mode for faxing. The dis- play should look like this: Fan your document stack (at 2 2 most 30 pages: 80g/m ) to make sure all pages are loose, then square it.
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FAXING Memory Transmission and Immediate Transmission Dial the number in one of the fol- TRANSMIT Y/START 5551234''''''''''''' 6 lowing ways. a) Ten Key Pad b) Quick Dial c) Speed Dial d) Group Example: Example: Speed Dial 10 Method 1 * Quick Dial key 08. 06 07 Speed Dial Method 2 ** Quick Dial key 10 1 0 and 1 on the ten key pad. If you install the handset, you can sent the message manually. Pick up the handset and dial. If you want to erase a
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Memory Transmission and Immediate Transmission FAXING Repeat steps 6 and 7 until all destinations are entered. 8 The machine stores your message and dials the first number (or, if you selected Send Later, it will return to standby mode and the fax message will be sent at the time that you selected). Send later: see page 16 . Press the Start key and wait. The 5551234 9 machine will dial the destination’s number. If you like to cancel the transmis- 5551234 sion, press the Stop key during comm
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FAXING Memory Transmission and Immediate Transmission Immediate Transmission Make sure that the machine is in 1 standby mode. The display should look like this: The memory indicator should go 2 out. If the memory indicator is lit, press the Memory key. Place the entire document face TRANSMIT OPTION k 3 up into the feeder. (No more than 30 pages.) How to set document see page 7. Note: You can dial before you set the document. Place the docu- ment after you dial the number and go to ste
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Receiving Calls & Fax Messages(Faxes/Phone Calls) FAXING Receiving Calls & Fax Messages(Faxes/Phone Calls) Overview The machine can treat incoming fax messages and telephone calls in three ways. ❐ Auto mode (Auto Select Lit) Use this mode if your line is shared by a fax machine and telephone. When a call comes in, the machine will ring a number of times to give you the chance to pick up the handset. If you do not pick up and the call is a fax message, the machine will go into fax mode and
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FAXING Receiving Calls & Fax Messages(Faxes/Phone Calls) Auto Mode or Fax Mode (Auto Select Lit) When the Auto Select indicator is lit, the machine is in one of the automatic reception modes ( Auto mode or Fax mode). Which mode is active depends on how you set up your machine. Decide which mode you will use most often and program it with the following procedure. Then press the Auto Select button whenever you wish to switch to and from this mode. Press the Function key and 6, 2, k
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Receiving Calls & Fax Messages(Faxes/Phone Calls) FAXING Setting the Auto Ring Time In Auto mode, the machine rings a number of times to give you the chance to pick up the handset before taking the call automatically. You can alter the number of rings by changing the Auto Ring Time. Press the Function key and 6, 2, k 1 2, 2, 2, 6, 1 using the ten key pad, then press the Yes key. Press the k key until the opposite k 2 display appears. Press the Yes key. The factory 3 setting will be di
