Entering the, Settings, Using your fax’s new pc connection – Muratec F-98 User Manual
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Beyond the basics
Connecting the
RS
-232
C
interface cable
1
Make sure to turn off your fax machine and your computer before proceeding.
2
Attach the ferrite core to your
RS
-
232
C
interface cable.
3
Connect one end of the
RS
-232
C
interface cable to the
RS
-232
C
interface port on your fax
machine.
4
Connect the other end of the
RS
-
232
C
interface cable to your
computer’s
RS
-232
C
port.
Note: If you don’t know where your computer’s
RS
-232
C
port is, check your
computer’s operating instructions.
Entering the
RS
-232
C
settings
Note: If you choose the wrong
RS
-232
C
parameters, your fax machine cannot com-
municate with your computer. Consult your fax software for listings of the
following information, if needed.
1
Press
PROGRAM
,
L
, 2,
ENTER
. The
LCD
shows the fax’s
RS
-232
C
transmission
speed (baud rate) in bps (bits per second):
Note: This setting is just for the
RS
-232
C
port. It does not change the speed
at which your machine sends faxes.
2
If necessary, press
PROGRAM
to choose the appropriate baud rate for your
computer and software.
The settings are: Variable; or 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600 or 19200 bps.
When you see your desired setting, press
ENTER
.
Note: If using any of the Muratec-tested packages other than HydraFax or
LaserFax, select the Variable setting.
3
If necessary, press
PROGRAM
to choose the data parity — None, Odd, or Even
— and press
ENTER
.
4
If necessary, press
PROGRAM
to toggle the stop bit between 1 bit or 2 bit.
When you see your desired setting, press
ENTER
.
5
If necessary, press
PROGRAM
to toggle the data length between 7 bit or 8 bit.
6
When you see your desired setting, press
ENTER
.
Using your fax’s new PC connection
Scanning from your fax to your computer
You can store logos, signatures, line art or even photographs onto your computer by
using the fax machine to scan to your computer.
Here’s how to use the scanning feature:
1
Make sure your fax is connected to your computer (see left column).
2
Fax machine: Insert the document. Adjust resolution and contrast if neces-
sary.
3
Computer: Instruct your fax software to receive.
Note: If necessary, consult your fax software’s instructions.
4
Fax machine: Press
PROGRAM
,
L
, 1,
ENTER
.
Your fax software will “receive” the fax (including the
TTI
, if you’ve set one)
onto your computer.
To cancel the scanning operation while it’s in progress, just press
STOP
. (To
cancel the command after scanning the document, consult your software’s
operating instructions.)
PC-FAX Scan
A4 Memory 99%
Data Length: 8 bit
Program/Enter
Stop Bit: 1 bit
Program/Enter
Parity: None
Program/Enter
Baud Rate: Variable
Program/Enter
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