FAX-L380 Quick Reference Guide About the Manuals for the Machine The manuals for this machine are divided as follows. Please refer to them for detailed information. The manuals supplied with optional equipment are included in the list below. Guides with this symbol are PDF manuals included on the Guides with this symbol are book manuals.
Preface Thank you for purchasing the Canon FAX-L380. Please read this manual thoroughly before operating the product in order to familiarize yourself with its capabilities, and to make the most of its many functions. After reading this manual, store it in a safe place for future reference. Before using the machine, make sure to read “Safety Instructions”...
Microsoft Windows XP operating system is referred to as Windows XP. Legal Notices Trademarks Canon and the Canon Logo are trademarks of Canon Inc. Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or in other countries.
Notice The information in this document is subject to change without notice. CANON INC. MAKES NO WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WITH REGARD TO THIS MATERIAL, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, THEREOF, WARRANTIES AS TO MARKETABILITY, MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OF USE OR AGAINST INFRINGEMENT OF ANY PATENT.
Setting Up Your Machine CHAPTER Unpacking Your Machine Follow the directions below to unpack your machine properly, and to make sure you have all of its components and documentation. Do You Have Everything? As you unpack the machine, save the carton and packing material in case you want to move or ship the machine in the future.
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In addition to the items shipped with your machine, if you wish to use the machine as a printer, you will need a USB cable, which you can purchase from your Canon dealer. For best results, use a cable that is no more than 5 meters long.
Removing Shipping Materials In order to protect your machine during shipping, the machine has been packed with protective material that you must remove before using. Follow these steps: NOTE The actual shipping materials may differ in shape, quantity, and position from the ones shown in the illustrations below.
Assembling the Machine Use the following instructions to assemble the main unit and its components. To see how the machine will look fully assembled, see “Getting Acquainted With Your Machine,” on p. 1-10. Attaching Components Document Output Tray Insert the tabs into the corresponding slots on the back of the machine. Output Tray Insert the output tray into the corresponding slot.
Installing the Paper Cassette Pull out the paper cassette completely. Attach the cassette extension to the cassette. Attach the extension cover on the back of the machine. Insert the paper cassette back into the machine. Assembling the Machine...
• Be sure to connect any external device before using your machine. • Canon cannot guarantee that all answering machines will be compatible with your machine, due to varying specifications. • If you have connected an external device to your machine, be sure to set the correct receive mode.
Connecting the Telephone Line Connect the telephone line to the jack on the left side of the machine. Connect the optional handset to Connect an extension phone or answering machine to Connect the supplied telephone line to Connect the other end of line to a wall telephone jack. If you connect an answering machine to the machine, be sure to read your answering machine’s manual.
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Connect the power cord as follows: Plug the supplied power cord into the power connector on the back of the machine. Plug the other end of the power cord into the outlet. NOTE The machine has no power switch, so its power is on as long as it is plugged in. Once connected, though, the machine still needs to warm up before you can use it.
Setting the Display Language and Country* When you connect the power cord to an AC outlet for the first time, you need to select the language for the LCD display. For some countries, you also need to select the country where you are using the machine.
Getting Acquainted With Your Machine Before using your machine, look over the diagrams on these pages to become familiar with the machine’s components. Front View a Document feeder tray f Output tray Place documents. Outputs printouts. b ADF (Automatic Document Feeder) g Printer cover Holds documents and feeds them automatically into the scanning Open it when you install the cartridge, or remove jammed...
Rear View The use of the jacks on the side may differ in certain countries. See Appendix D of the User’s Guide. a USB port e Face up cover Connect the USB (Universal Serial Bus) cable. Open it when you output paper face up, or remove jammed paper.
The Operation Panel COPY Menu PQRS WXYZ a Menu button Energy Saver button Use this button to customize the operation of the machine. Use this button to set or cancel the energy saver mode manually. The button lights green when the energy saver mode is set, and In Use/Memory indicator goes off when the mode is canceled.
Stop/Reset button Directory button Use this button to cancel sending or receiving faxes and other Use this button to search for fax/telephone numbers by the name operations, and bring back the standby display in the LCD. under which they are registered for speed dialing, and then use the number for dialing.
The Toner Cartridge Handling and Storing Cartridges • Do not open the drum protective shutter on the cartridge. If the drum surface is exposed to light and damaged, print quality may deteriorate. • Do not stand the cartridge on end, and do not turn it upside down. If toner becomes caked in the cartridge, it may prove impossible to free it even by shaking the cartridge.
NOTE Canon makes numerous cartridges. However, the Cartridge T Starter and the regular Cartridge T is the only one which Canon recommends you to use with your machine. The Cartridge T Starter that comes with your machine can yield approx.
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Gently rock the cartridge several times to evenly distribute the toner inside. INSTRUCTIONS DRUM PROTECTIVE SHUTTER Hold the cartridge on a flat stable surface with one hand, and break the tab and pull out the seal completely with the other hand. Open the printer cover.
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Align the projections on both sides of the cartridge to the guides in the machine and slide the cartridge completely into the machine. Close the printer cover. The Toner Cartridge 1-17...
Loading Recording Paper When the message <SUPPLY REC. PAPER> appears in the LCD display, you need to add paper to the paper cassette. Here are a few tips you should follow when you load paper into the paper cassette. • Be sure to load paper of the correct size, weight, and quantity recommended for your machine. See Chapter 5, “Paper Handling.”...
Loading Paper in the Cassette Follow these steps to load paper in the paper cassette. Pull out the paper cassette completely. Pinch and slide the rear paper end guide to match the size of paper. Load the paper into the cassette. Make sure the paper stack sits below the hooks. HOOKS Loading Recording Paper 1-19...
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Pinch and slide the side paper end guides to match the size of paper. Even out the edges of the paper stack. Make sure the height of the paper stack does not exceed the limit marks HOOK Insert the paper cassette back into the machine as far as it will go. NOTE If you do not completely insert the cassette into the machine, paper jams may occur.
Registering Information in the Machine CHAPTER Guidelines for Entering Information The following section explains how to enter user information into the machine. NOTE If you pause while entering information and do not make an entry for more than 60 seconds, the machine returns to standby mode and loses all information you had entered up to that point.
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Button Uppercase Lowercase @ . – _ / @ . – _ / PQRS pqrs WXYZ wxyz Uppercase Lowercase Number – . # ! “ , ; : ^ _ = / | ’ ? $ @ % & + \ ( ) [ ] { } < > Follow this procedure when you come to a step that requires you to enter a name or number.
Personalizing Your machine Identifying Your Documents When sending documents, you can have your fax number, your name, and the current date and time printed out by the receiving fax. This information is called your TTI (Transmit Terminal Identification) and appears at the top of the faxed document in small type. By identifying the documents you send, the receiving party can recognize your fax messages at a glance.
Use the numeric buttons to enter your name (max. 24 characters, including spaces) press [OK]. USER SETTINGS Canon 3.TX TERMINAL ID For details on how to enter or delete characters, see “Entering Numbers, Letters, and Symbols,” on p. 2-1. Press [Stop/Reset] to return to standby mode.
Setting the Telephone Line Type Use this procedure if you need to change the telephone line setting. If you are unsure which setting to use, contact your local telephone company. Follow this procedure to set the telephone line type: Press [Menu]. Press [ (-)] or [ (+)] to select <4.FAX SETTINGS>...
User’s Data List You can print a list of the data registered in your machine. This list is useful when you want to review the user data information you may have entered (such as your name and number, the date and time) and all other settings currently selected.
Installing the Printer Driver CHAPTER System Requirements The printer driver for Windows 98/Me/2000/XP can be used in the following system environments. Operating System Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000, or Windows XP (x86 architecture). Computer Any computer on which Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000, or Windows XP runs properly. Hardware Environment Using the CARPS software requires following computer environment.
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Available free disk space ® Windows 98 Intel Pentium 90 MHz or greater 16 MB or greater 100 MB or greater ® Windows Me Intel Pentium 150 MHz or greater 32 MB or greater 100 MB or greater ® Intel Pentium 133 MHz or greater, Windows 2000* or compatible micro processors (up...
Installing CARPS on Your Computer Canon Advanced Raster Printing System (CARPS) is the software that extends the power of the Windows operating system to a printer to speed up and simplify print jobs. CARPS provides more printing control under Windows applications.
Document Handling CHAPTER Document Requirements The documents you load into the machine must meet the following requirements. When loading a multi-page document: Max.: 216 × 356 mm Size: (W × L) Min.: 148 × 105 mm Up to 50 A4-size, 50 letter-size, or 20 legal-size sheets Quantity: (1 sheet for sizes other than these) 0.07–0.13 mm...
Problem Documents • To prevent paper jams in the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF), do not use any of the following paper in the machine: WRINKLED OR CURLED OR ROLLED TORN PAPER CREASED PAPER PAPER CARBON PAPER OR COATED PAPER ONION SKON OR CARBON-BACKED THIN PAPER PAPER...
Loading Documents in the ADF Fan the edges that will feed into the machine first, then tap the edges of multiple page documents on a flat surface to even the stack. Gently insert the stack into the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) until it stops. Adjust the document guides to the width of the document.
For high-quality printing, we recommend using paper and transparencies recommended by Canon. Some types of paper available at office supply stores may not be suitable for the machine. If you have any questions about paper and transparencies, contact your local authorized Canon dealer or the Canon help line.
Please note that the term “printing area” represents both the recommended area for optimum print quality and the entire area where the machine can technically print from your computer. Printing area (light shade): Canon recommends that you print within this area. Paper MAX.
Orientation of the Document and the Paper Loading When you load a document in the ADF, the orientation of the document and the orientation of the paper in the cassette or in the multi-purpose feeder are as shown below. DOCUMENT PAPER CASSETTE MULTI-PURPOSE...
Selecting the Paper Output Area Face down paper output delivers paper with the printed side down on the output tray. Face up paper output delivers paper with the printed side up out of the face up paper output. Select the area depending on your purpose by opening or closing the face up cover.
Paper Type and Paper Output Area Select the suitable paper output area depending on the paper type and your purpose. Paper Type Paper Output Area The Number of Output Sheets face up 1 sheet Plain Paper L approx. 50 sheets face down (64 g/m face up...
Face Up Paper Output Area The paper is delivered with the printed side up out of the face up paper output on the back side of the machine. This way is convenient for printing on transparencies, envelopes, or labels which tend to curl, because the paper is delivered straight through out of the machine.
Speed Dialing CHAPTER Storing Numbers for One-Touch Speed Dialing Your machine can store up to 32 of your most frequently dialed numbers under One-Touch Speed Dial buttons. Follow this procedure to store One-Touch Speed Dialing numbers and names. Press [Menu]. Use [ (-)] or [ (+)] to select <5.ADD.
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Use the numeric buttons to enter the name you want to store (max. 16 letters, including spaces) press [OK]. 1-TOUCH SPD DIAL Canon Europa • For details on how to enter or delete letters, see “Entering Numbers, Letters, and Symbols,” on p. 2-1. To continue registering numbers, repeat steps 3 to 5. -or- If you have finished registering numbers, press [Stop/Reset] to return to standby mode.
Storing Numbers for Coded Speed Dialing You can store up to 100 numbers for Coded Speed Dialing. Follow this procedure to store Coded Speed Dialing numbers and names. Press [Menu]. Press [ (-)] or [ (+)] to select <5.ADD. REGISTRATION> press [OK].
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Use the numeric buttons to enter the name you want to store (max. 16 letters, including spaces) press [OK]. CODED SPEED DIAL Canon OPTICS • For details on how to enter or delete letters, see “Entering Numbers, Letters, and Symbols,” on p. 2-1. To continue registering numbers, repeat steps 4 to 6. -or- If you have finished registering numbers, press [Stop/Reset] to return to standby mode.
Adjusting the Image Quality (Resolution) Canon’s Ultra High Quality (UHQ™) imaging technology enables you to send faxes with a print quality that is very close to that of the original document. The machine also lets you adjust the resolution it uses in sending faxes to best suit your particular document.
Set the resolution as follows: Press [FAX]. If you are already in the Fax standby mode, you can skip this step. Press [Image Quality]. The LCD display shows the current resolution setting. Press [Image Quality] repeatedly until the resolution you want is displayed press [OK].
NOTE • You can set the scanning density so that the desired scanning density such as STANDARD is automatically returned after the <AUTO CLEAR> function activates or documents are scanned. Since <SCAN DENSITY> of <FAX DEFAULT> is set to 'OFF' in the factory default setting, the scanning density set using [Exposure] will remain unchanged.
Dialing Methods There are several ways of dialing the number of the party you want to send to: Regular Dialing Use the numeric buttons to dial the recipient’s fax number. One-Touch Speed Dialing Press the One-Touch Speed Dial button (1 to 32) under which you have registered the number you want to send to. See Chapter 6 for details on registering One-Touch Speed Dialing.
Sending Documents This section describes the different ways to send faxes with the machine. Memory Sending You should normally use memory sending to send documents efficiently. If <MEMORY FULL> is displayed, the machine cannot scan the documents. In this case, wait for the machine to send any faxes stored in the memory, then scan the documents.
Dial the other party’s fax/telephone number. For details on the different dialing methods, see “Dialing Methods,” on p. 7-4. Press [Start]. NOTE To cancel memory sending, press [Stop/Reset]. (See Chapter 11, “System Monitor,” in the User’s Guide.) Manual Sending via the Handset* Use manual sending when you want to talk to the other party before sending a document, or if the other party does not have a fax machine that can receive automatically.
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Pick up the handset. Dial the other party’s fax/telephone number. For details on the different dialing methods, see “Dialing Methods,” on p. 7-4. Talk through the handset to the other party. If you hear a high-pitched signal instead of the other party’s voice, go to step 8. Ask the other party to set their fax machine to receive faxes.
Receiving Faxes CHAPTER Different Ways to Receive a Fax The machine provides you with 2 different modes for receiving faxes. To decide which mode will best suit your requirements, consider how you want to use the machine: Receive Mode Main Use Operation Requirements Answers all calls as fax calls.
Setting the Receive Mode Set the machine receive mode as follows: Open One-Touch Speed Dial panel press [Receive Mode]. The LCD display shows the current receive mode setting. If you want to change the receive mode, press [Receive Mode] repeatedly until the mode you want appears press [OK].
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F/T SWITCH ACTION Not all fax machines are capable of sending a fax tone (the CNG tone that warns the receiving fax machine that a fax is coming). For those cases the machine may think that the call coming in is a voice call and rings to alert you of the call (the amount of time it is going to ring is determined by the <F/T RING TIME>...
Fax tone Document received (Factory default detected automatically setting = 8 sec.) (Fax tone is detected and the FAX-L380 Fax tone is not detected switches to receive mode.) Pick up the handset to The telephone starts ringing talk F/T RING TIME (Factory default setting = 22 sec.)
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Set the Fax/Tel Mode options as follows: Press [Menu]. Press [ (-)] or [ (+)] to select <4.FAX SETTINGS> press [OK]. Press [ (-)] or [ (+)] to select <4.RX SETTINGS> press [OK]. Press [ (-)] or [ (+)] to select <2.FAX/TEL OPT. SET> press [OK] twice.
Receiving Faxes Manually: Manual Mode To use this mode, you must have the optional handset or a telephone connected to the machine. See “Connecting the Telephone Line,” on p. 1-7. In Manual Mode, the machine rings every time it receives a call, whether the call is from a telephone or a fax machine. NOTE Make sure the <REMOTE RX>...
Line,” on p. 1-7. NOTE Canon does not recommend using an “answering service” (like those offered by local telephone companies that provide voice mail) on the telephone line you are connecting to the machine. If you do subscribe to an answering service, you may want to dedicate a separate line for fax communication only and connect that line to the machine.
Making Copies CHAPTER This chapter describes how to make copies with your machine. Making Copies One of the machine’s convenient features is its ability to make up to 99 high-quality copies of a document. To make copies, do the following: Load the document in the ADF.
Specifying the Paper Size and Type (Common for Cassette and Multi-Purpose Feeder) NOTE • When making copies on A4-size paper after having continuously copied on paper smaller than A4-size paper, the copies may be dirty. To prevent copies from being dirty, wait about 1 minute before making copies. •...
When <FREE SIZE> is selected: Press [ (-)] or [ (+)] to select <VERTICAL SIZE> or <HORIZONTAL SIZE> press [OK]. Use the numeric buttons, or press [ (-)] or [ (+)] to specify vertical and horizontal sizes of the paper in millimeters (mm).
The Menu System CHAPTER The menu allows you to specify or register various settings. This chapter explains the procedure to access the menus and their contents. Accessing the Menu Press [Menu]. Press [ (-)] or [ (+)] to select the menu you want to change press [OK].
Menu Descriptions 1. PAPER SETTINGS Name Descriptions 1.CASSETTE 1.PAPER SIZE Sets the paper size for the paper cassette. A4, B5, A5, LTR, EXECUTIV, ENVELOPE (You can select from COM10, MONARCH, DL, or ISO-C5.) 2.PAPER TYPE Sets the paper type to be used in the paper cassette.
2. COMMON SETTINGS Name Descriptions 1.DEFAULT SETTINGS Selects which mode is displayed in the LCD when the power cord is connected, or the AUTO CLEAR function activates. COPY The Copy mode is selected. The Fax mode is selected. 2.SW AFTER AUTO CLR Selects whether the machine switches to the mode you set in DEFAULT SETTINGS after the AUTO CLEAR function activates.
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Name Descriptions 4.RX DONE TONE Adjusts the volume of the done tone sounded when the machine has finished receiving faxes. 1 to 3 ERROR ONLY 1 to 3 The volume is turned off. 5.PRINTING END TONE Adjusts the volume of the done tone sounded when the machine has finished printing.
3. COPY SETTINGS Name Descriptions 1.STD. IMAGEQUALITY Select the document type. TEXT ORIGINAL: Character mode TEXT/PHOTO* : Text/photo mode PHOTO* : Photo mode 2.STANDARD EXPOSURE Select the auto or manual mode of exposure setting. AUTO* The exposure is adjusted automatically. MANUAL The exposure is adjusted manually.
4. FAX SETTINGS Name Descriptions 1.USER SETTINGS Specifies the basic operation settings in the Fax mode. 1.TEL LINE SETTINGS Specifies the telephone line settings. 1.USER TEL NO. Your telephone and fax number can be registered within 20 digits, including spaces. 2.TEL LINE TYPE Selects the telephone line type.
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Name Descriptions 4.DENSITY CONTROL Adjusts the scanning density. 1.LIGHT Sets for dark documents. 3 to 9 (7) 2.STANDARD Sets for standard documents. 2 to 8 (5) 3.DARK Sets for light documents. 1 to 7 (3) 5.OFFHOOK ALARM Enables/disables the offhook alarm that alerts you when the handset is not in the handset cradle.
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Name Descriptions OUTPUT YES Prints a report every time you send a document. REPORT WITH TX IMAGE Enables/disables printing of the first page of the fax under the report. Prints the first page. No first page is printed. 2.RX REPORT Enables/disables automatic printing of a reception report.
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Name Descriptions 3.AUTO REDIAL Sets whether to perform automatic redial when the other line is busy or no answer. Customizes the redial operation. 1.REDIAL TIMES Sets the number of retries. 01 to 10TIMES (02 TIMES) 2.REDIAL INTERVAL Sets period of time between redialings. 02 to 99MIN.
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Name Descriptions 2.F/T RING TIME Sets the length of time the machine rings to alert you of an incoming call. 010 to 060SEC (022 SEC) 3.F/T SWITCH ACTION Selects the action taken after the F/T RING TIME expires. RECEIVE The machine switches to the fax receive mode automatically at this point and starts to receive the document.
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Name Descriptions 5.REMOTE RX Enables/disables remote receiving. The machine enables remote receiving. REMOTE RX ID You can dial code on the remote extension to start receiving a document. A combination of two characters using [0] to [9], [ ] and [#] (25) is possible. The machine disables remote receiving.
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Name Descriptions 6.POLLING BOX Sets the functions of SETUP FILE, CHANGE DATA and DELETE FILE. 1.SETUP FILE Registers a polling box. 1.FILE NAME Enters a name for polling box (max. 24 characters, including spaces). 2.PASSWORD Enters a password to protect the polling box settings (max.
Name Descriptions 2.LOCK PHONE Sets the LOCK PHONE functions. Outgoing voice call is operational. Outgoing voice call is not operational. 3.COUNTRY SELECT* Selects the country where you are using your machine. UK/GERMANY/FRANCE/ITALY/SPAIN/ HOLLAND/DENMARK/NORWAY/SWEDEN/ FINLAND/AUSTRIA/BELGIUM/SWITZERLAND/ PORTUGAL/IRELAND/GREECE/ LUXEMBOURG/HUNGARY/CZECH/RUSSIA/ SLOVENIA/SOUTH AFRICA/OTHERS (The factory default setting is in bold face.) * This setting is only available for some countries.
Name Descriptions 3.GROUP DIAL Registers the information on Group Dialing. Up to 131 groups can be registered. 1.TEL NUMBER ENTRY Registers the other party’s telephone numbers by specifying the One-Touch Speed Dial buttons or Coded Speed Dialing codes. 2.NAME Registers the group’s name (max. 16 characters, including spaces).
7. TIMER SETTINGS Name Descriptions 1.DATE/TIME SETTING Enter the current date and time. 2.AUTO CLEAR Sets the auto clear function. If the machine remains idle for a certain period of time, the display returns to the standby mode. The auto clear function is turned on. 1MIN.
8. PRINT LISTS Name Descriptions 1.USER DATA Prints out a list of items set or registered in the Menu. 2.SPEED DIAL LIST Prints the list of the fax/telephone numbers registered for One-Touch Speed Dial buttons, Coded Speed Dialing codes or Group Dialing. 1.1-TOUCH LIST Prints the One-touch List.