canon mx340 faxing: Can someone explain what all the various choices on the fax menu mean?
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Could someone please tell me...step by step... how to FAX via the MX340 from my computer without having to print first? I see several have mentioned that you MUST print if you're using a Mac, but I'm using a PC and I still can't figure it out.
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This is here for Google to find, because after searching and searching I found a workaround. If you are getting error U163 on your Canon MX860 and still want to use the scan or fax capabilities, hold the red stop button on the right side of the printer for a few seconds. You will get a beep, and this will dismiss the error and let you scan and fax.
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I am not sure, as my pixma mx340 doesn't have one on. If it's the first time you've used it, perhaps a cord is not properly connected. Really, it could be any number of things. If I were you, I would look up Canon's website and use their troubleshooting guide. If that doesn't help, you can always send the tech support an email. Good luck.
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The back of the printer has a port for a standard phone/fax line, which is supplied with the printer. THis fax line has only two contacts instead of the stardard 4 that most phone lines have. Connect this to the proper port and run the fax setup program from the touch panal on the printer. If this is a dedicated and separate line you should be good. If it a shared line with distinctive ring you will need to set the number of rings before the fax comes through. This may take some playing with to get it right. Follow the instructions in the setup program. Good luck. Printer works great in all functions.
961273
I have no idea as I have not used it as a fax only as a printer and copier.
413267
I'm wondering the same thing. Canon's website doesn't even have this printer listed and I just bought it!
2229415
No, as far as I can figure out from the instructions, it doesn't have fax capability. You can scan things in and email them, but I know that's not the same. In terms of the rest of the functions, I absolutely love this printer. It prints great 4 x 6 pictures, makes nice, clear copies, and prints like a regular printer. The ink cartridges seem to last longer than I expect them to, and are easy to change.
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My MX340 has the model number written just above the menu screen. It should also tell in the manual.
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The back of the printer has a port for a standard phone/fax line, which is supplied with the printer. THis fax line has only two contacts instead of the stardard 4 that most phone lines have. Connect this to the proper port and run the fax setup program from the touch panal on the printer. If this is a dedicated and separate line you should be good. If it a shared line with distinctive ring you will need to set the number of rings before the fax comes through. This may take some playing with to get it right. Follow the instructions in the setup program. Good luck. Printer works great in all functions. The back of the printer has a port for a standard phone/fax line, which is supplied with the printer. THis fax line has only two contacts instead of the stardard 4 that most phone lines have. Connect this to the proper port and run the fax setup program from the touch panal on the printer. If this is a dedicated and separate line you should be good. If it a shared line with distinctive ring you will need to set the number of rings before the fax comes through. This may take some playing with to get it right. Follow the instructions in the setup program. Good luck. Printer works great in all... » Read More The back of the printer has a port for a standard phone/fax line, which is supplied with the printer. THis fax line has only two contacts instead of the stardard 4 that most phone lines have. Connect this to the proper port and run the fax setup program from the touch panal on the printer. If this is a dedicated and separate line you should be good. If it a shared line with distinctive ring you will need to set the number of rings before the fax comes through. This may take some playing with to get it right. Follow the instructions in the setup program. Good luck. Printer works great in all functions. « Show Less
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Do not know, but do know that it is a fax machine, as well as a copying machine; neither of which I have attempted to use! Otherwise, no problem w/ my new printer!
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Yes, it is also a fax. I have never used the fax feature so I can't speak to it's utility as a fax, but the machine is a printer/scanner/copier/fax. It has always worked very well and I have no complaints except that it has a voracious appetite for ink.
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Did you buy this unit?I'm looking to buy one too. Does the fax software allow you to receice a fax to your computer before printing it?
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I think it's fax. However one of the speakers gave out within the first year.
1910321
It depends on what you want to do. The MP620 is a more specialized machine that is intended primarily for photo printing - but can do document printing. It has a flatbed scanner, and no fax capacity.The MX860 (which I have in my home office) is intended primarily for document printing, but can do pretty decent photo printing. It also has a sheet-fed scanner (up to 35 pages at a time), and a built in fax. Hope that clears things up for you.
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Actually I gave my wireless Canon Pixma MX340 away - As often as our internet goes down, being wireless & all, I couldn't use it when the internet was down, so I gave it away & opted for one that isn't wireless so I can still use it for photoshop. Sorry I could not be of more help.
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Color printing and scanning is all I use it for. I believe it has a fax feature as well however I have never used that.
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Yes, I own a Canon D480 Imageclass Multifunction Printer/FAX. The first cartridge has been working great, no streaking, clean image. After six months or so I am still on my first cartridge because I use it as a backup to a Dell Color Laser printer. Because I was getting so much Fax Spam, I use my fax mostly for outgoing only unless I am expecting an incoming fax. I also use it occasionally to make copies.