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FAX-4100/FAX-4100e

FAQs & Troubleshooting

FAQs & Troubleshooting
  • Date: 09/06/2006
  • ID: faq00000197_014

Can I reduce the size of a received fax on this machine?


  • Yes, your machine can automatically reduce the size of an incoming fax to fit the size of the paper in your machine. To set AUTO REDUCTION mode ON, follow the instructions listed below:
  1. Press the Menu key on the control panel.
  2. Press the right or left navigation key until FAX appears on the LCD and press Set.
  3. Press the right or left navigation key until SETUP RECEIVE appears and press Set.
  4. Press the right or left navigation key until AUTO REDUCTION appears and press Set.
  5. Press the right or left navigation key until ON (or OFF) appears and  press Set.
  6. Press Stop/Exit.
  • Verify the Paper Size is set correctly. Follow the instructions listed below:
  1. Press the Menu key.
  2. Press the right or left navigation key until GENERAL SETUP appears on the LCD and press Set.
  3. Press the right or left navigation key until PAPAER SIZE appears and press Set.
  4. Use the right or left navigation key to select the correct size (Letter, Legal) and press Set.
  5. Press Stop/Exit.

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Related Models

FAX-4100/FAX-4100e, FAX-4750e, MFC-8500, MFC-9700, MFC-9800

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