Sharp UX-465L User Manual
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Problems and Solutions
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Reception and copying problems
Problem
Solution
The fax machine doesn't 
receive documents 
automatically.
• Make sure that the reception mode is set to FAX. If
you subscribe to a distinctive ring service, make sure 
that the Distinctive Ring function is set to the correct 
ring pattern. If you do not subscribe to a distinctive 
ring service, make sure that Distinctive Ring is set to 
OFF SETTING. (See 
Distinctive Ring on page 87.)
The power is on, but no 
reception takes place.
• Make sure that the telephone line cord is plugged into
the TEL. LINE jack, and not the TEL. SET jack.
The printing paper comes 
out blank when you try to 
receive a document.
• Make sure that the document is loaded properly in the
feeder of the transmitting machine. Make a copy or 
print a report to confirm the printing ability of your 
machine.
General print quality is 
poor.
• It is important to select a paper that is appropriate for
the thermal transfer printer in your fax. We 
recommend using laser quality paper that has a very 
smooth finish. Copier paper will work, but it 
sometimes tends to yield a lighter print quality.
The received document is 
faint.
• Ask the other party to send higher contrast
documents. If the contrast is still too low, your fax 
machine may need service. Make a copy or print a 
report to check your machine’s printing ability.
Received images are 
distorted.
• Noise on the telephone line may cause distortion.
Have the other party try sending the document again.
• The print head may be dirty. See
Print head on page
106.
• Make a copy or print a report on your fax machine. If
the copy or report is also distorted, your fax machine 
may need service.
