your fax uses a roll of imaging film to create printed text and images. the print head in the fax applies heat to the imaging film to transfer ink to the paper. follow the steps below to load or replace the film.

   

   

    if t here is paper in the paper tray, pull the paper release plate forward and remove the paper before loading the imaging film.

    1 open the operation panel by grasping the finger hold and pulling up.

   

   

    2 pull the green release on the right side of the machine forward, and open the print compartment cover.

    if you are installing the imaging film for the first time, go to step 6.

    3 remove the imaging film cartridge from the print compartment (grasp the handle at the front of the cartridge) and turn it over.

   

   

   

    5 remove the four green gears from the used film. do not discard the four green gears!

    6 remove the new roll of imaging film from its packaging.

    do not yet remove the band that holds the rolls together.

   

    7 insert the large gear into the green end of the empty spool. make sure the two protrusions on the large gear fit firmly into the slots in the end of the spool.

    insert the remaining three gears into the spools, making sure the protrusion on each gear fits firmly into one of the slots in the end of each spool.

    if needed, pull the spools apart slightly to allow the gears to fit (the band will stretch).

   

    8 insert the large gear into the large holder on the imaging film cartridge (make sure it clicks into place), and then insert the small gear on the other end of the spool into its holder.

   

    9 cut the band that holds the two spools together. unroll the film slightly and insert the small gears into their holders.

   

    10 turn the cartridge over, grasp the handle, and insert the cartridge into the print compartment.

   

    11 rotate the large gear toward you until the film is taut.

   

    12 close the print compartment cover (press down on both sides to make sure it clicks into place), and then close the operation panel.

   

    13 load paper in the paper tray and then press the following keys to initialize the film.

    paper must be loaded before the film can be initialized. to load paper, see loading printing paper on page 22.

   

    when to replace the imaging film

    replace the imaging film when the display shows:

    film enda

    use the following imaging film, which is available from your dealer or retailer:

    sharp fo-3cr imaging film