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Introduction Chapter 1
Type Conventions Used in This Guide
Please read the list below of symbols, terms, and abbreviations used in this guide.
c
Cautions tell you how to avoid actions that could injure you or damage your FAX. In
order to use your unit safely, always observe these cautions.
n
Notes provide advice on using your FAX more effectively, describe operating restrictions,
and tell you how to avoid minor difficulties. Reading these is recommended to make the
most of your unit and its functions.
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p. n - nn ) A number preceded by an arrow and enclosed in parenthesis
references a page number (p.) or page numbers (pp.) that
contain more information on the topic of the previous sentence.
default A setting that remains in effect unless you change it.
document or fax The original sheet(s) of paper you send or receive with your FAX.
menu A list of settings from which you select an item to set up or
change. A menu has a title which appears in the LCD.
TX/RX NO. Transaction number . When you send or receive a document, your
FAX automatically assigns the document a unique transaction
number. A transaction number is a four-digit number that will help
you keep track of documents you send and receive.
TX Denotes Sending .
RX Denotes Receiving .
Ex: Example of a message or setting displayed in the LCD.
ADF Automatic Document Feeder . The device on your FAX that
automatically feeds a document into the unit for faxing and
copying.
LCD Liquid Crystal Display . The display on the operation panel that
displays messages and settings.
ECM Error Correction Mode . The ability of your FAX to reduce system
and line errors when sending to or receiving from a fax machine
with ECM capability.
G3 Group 3 . A system that uses encoding schemes to transmit
image data while reducing the amount of data that needs to be
transmitted, thus reducing transmission time.
ITU-TS International Telecommunications Union-Telecommunications
Sector
. A committee created to set international standards for
telecommunications.
Certain countries See Appendixes B and C to specify the countries.