How to Troubleshoot Memory Recall Problems on a Sharp Fax

Do not unplug the Sharp fax from the wall outlet between the scanning process and the end 'beep.'

Sharp fax machines have certain memory functionality. It's possible to place a stack of documents in the ADF (automatic document feeder) and they will be scanned faster than they can be sent. Thereafter, they are stored in memory. The fax can also memorize frequently used numbers in a phone book, like a phone can. Memory recall problems on a Sharp fax can be corrected by following some troubleshooting steps.

Things You'll Need

• UPS (uninterruptable power supply)

Instructions

1. Load a stack of documents onto the ADF, dial a recipient's number and press the "Start/Memory" button. Wait for the documents to be stored in memory automatically. Do not unplug the Sharp fax from the wall outlet between the scanning process and the end "beep," or the printed success report. The memory will remain intact if power is uninterrupted.

2. Don't load too many documents in the stack, if you have memory recall problems. Many Sharp machines can remember only 10 pages.

3. Install a UPS (uninterruptable power supply) between the fax machine and the wall outlet if you experience frequent power outages --- during summer thunderstorms, for example, and memory is lost. A UPS is an elaborate battery backup system that can provide a few minutes' power for the period between the scan and the "beep" or the printed success report.

4. Store frequently used numbers into the memory properly if the machine doesn't recall the numbers. Press "Function," then "3" and then "#." Press the "1" key to enter the Set mode. Enter a two-digit speed dial, for example "01." Then enter the recipient's fax number followed by the "Start/Memory" key. The number will be properly stored for recall later. To recall the number, load the stack of documents, dial "01" and then "Start/Memory."

References

• Sharp: UX465L Fax Machine Operation Manual (PDF)