Canon Fax Machine Not Working

Check the scan settings of the sender s fax machine.

Canon fax machine not working.

Poor phone line conditions may cause sent or received faxes to fail. Communication and make sure ecm rx is set to on. Fax reception reject select on and the printer rejects fax reception if there is no sender information or the fax comes from specific senders. Problems with printing quality.

Ask the sender to adjust the scan settings of the fax machine. Go to fax settings adv. Is ecm rx set to off. Here are some ways you can try to correct for noise or static on the phone line.

Fax help refer to the links below to learn the different types of setup modes and select the connection method that suits you. If ecm rx is enabled the sender s fax machine resends the fax after automatically correcting errors. If you still cannot send the fax select off for dial tone detect in adv. Hook key setting select enable to use the on hook dial function.

The image quality of the fax is mainly determined by the sender s fax machine. Contact the sender and ask if they will check to see if the scanning area of the fax machine is dirty. Check the recipient s fax telephone number correct the fax telephone number registered in the machine s directory then send the document again. Selecting the receive mode when answering machine is set make sure that an external telephone with the built in answer function is connected to the machine.

Communication in advanced fax settings under fax settings. Make sure that the receiving fax machine is not busy. Fax settings adv. Set the receive mode to fax tel auto switch or answering machine.

Problems with network communication. Make sure that the receiving fax machine is compatible with your machine for example check to see if the receiving fax machine is a g3 fax machine. Selecting the receive mode free space in memory may be running low. Check that the receive mode is set to fax tel auto switch auto answering machine or drpd.

If it matches the printer sends the fax. Check7 is the fax number registered correctly in the machine s directory. Fax settings under fax settings. Choose your printer below to learn more.

Print or delete faxes stored in memory. Make sure that there s enough paper loaded in the receiving fax machine s paper tray.