Overview62 Handbook|Basic Faxing Operationsmachine can transmit documents that have been subject tonormal wear, such as documents with staple holes, letterfolds and minor corner folds.• If you are not sure how a document will fax, try making acopy first: load the document face down and press theCopy key.• If your documents are heavily bent, creased or torn, makea copy on a photocopier and send the copy instead.Document Size• All documents must have a minimum width of 5.8" (148mm) and a minimum length of 5" (128 mm).• Documents cannot be wider than 8.5" (216 mm) or longerthan 14" (356 mm).! Your fax machine can be set to accept documents ofunlimited length—see your Authorized OKIFAX Dealer.This section explains how to load documents for faxing, howto send and receive faxes, how to use the closed network andvoice request features, and how your fax machine handlespower interruptions.Preparing Documents for FaxingUse the information in this section to make sure yourdocuments scan and fax easily and clearly.Guidelines• Try to use good quality documents for your faxtransmissions. Documents that are typed or written with ablack felt-tip pen on white (or light) paper work best.• Do not send documents that are not rectangular.• Never use documents that have wet or sticky surfaces,wrinkles, staples, or paper clips. However, your fax
