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AR-FX8
FACSIMILE EXPANSION KIT
OPERATION MANUAL
• BEFORE USING
THE FAX FEATURE
• BASIC OPERATIONS
• USING CONVENIENT
FUNCTIONS 1
• USING CONVENIENT
FUNCTIONS 2
• USING CONVENIENT
FUNCTIONS 3
• PROGRAMMING
• TROUBLESHOOTING

• KEY OPERATOR

PROGRAMS
• APPENDIX
Be sure to become thoroughly familiar with this manual to gain
the maximum benefit from the product.
Before installing this product, be sure to read the installation
requirements and cautions sections of the "Operation manual
(for general information and copier operation)".
Be sure to keep all operation manuals handy for reference
including this manual, the "Operation manual (for general
information and copier operation)" and operation manuals for
any optional equipment which has been installed.
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  • Page 1: Key Operator

    MODEL AR-FX8 FACSIMILE EXPANSION KIT OPERATION MANUAL Page • BEFORE USING THE FAX FEATURE • BASIC OPERATIONS • USING CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS 1 • USING CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS 2 • USING CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS 3 • PROGRAMMING • TROUBLESHOOTING • KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS •...
  • Page 2 I I I I FAX interface cable and Line cable: These special accessories must be used with the device. I I I I Notice for Users in Europe This equipment complies with the requirements of Directive 1999/5/EC. Dieses Gerät entspricht den Anforderungen der EU-Richtlinie 1999/5/EG. Cet appareil est conforme aux exigences de la directive 1999/5/CE.

  • Page 3: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing this product. This manual only explains the facsimile functions of the product. For safety precautions and general information on using the machine such as loading paper, clearing misfeeds, and handling peripheral units, see the "Operation manual (for general information and copier operation)". For other functions, see the following manuals as appropriate: Copier function: See "Operation manual (for general information and copier operation)".

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Page CHAPTER 3 INTRODUCTION ............0-1 TO USE THIS PRODUCT CORRECTLY AS A USING CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS 1 FACSIMILE ..............0-4 G IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION ....0-5 ADVANCED TRANSMISSION METHODS G NOTICE FOR USERS IN AUSTRALIA AND NEW SENDING THE SAME DOCUMENT TO MULTIPLE ZEALAND ..............
  • Page 5 CONTENTS CHAPTER 5 CHAPTER 8 USING CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS 3 KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS Page CONVENIENT METHODS OF USE KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS ........8-2 Page G KEY OPERATOR PROGRAM LIST ......8-2 USING AN EXTENSION PHONE ....... 5-2 G USING THE KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS ..8-3 G USING AN EXTENSION PHONE TO RECEIVE A FAX ...

  • Page 6: To Use This Product Correctly As Afacsimile

    I I I I Lithium battery THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS A LITHIUM PRIMARY MEMORY BACK-UP BATTERY THAT MUST BE DISPOSED OF PROPERLY. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR LOCAL SHARP DEALER OR AUTHORISED SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE FOR ASSISTANCE IN DISPOSING OF THIS BATTERY. G When the battery dies, key operator program settings will be lost. Be sure to keep a written record of the key operator program settings.

  • Page 7: G Important Safety Information

    TO USE THIS PRODUCT CORRECTLY AS A FACSIMILE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION If any of your telephone equipment is not operating properly, you should immediately remove it from your telephone line, as it may cause harm to the telephone network. The AC power outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible. Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.

  • Page 9: A Look At The Operation Panel

    CHAPTER 1 BEFORE USING THE FAX FEATURE This chapter contains basic information that you should know before using the fax function of the machine. Please read this chapter before using the fax features. Page POINTS TO CHECK AND PROGRAMMING AFTER INSTALLATION ..1-2 CONNECTING AN EXTENSION PHONE ..........1-2 CONNECTING AN EXTENSION PHONE ........

  • Page 10: Points To Check And Programming After Installation

    POINTS TO CHECK AND PROGRAMMING AFTER INSTALLATION After installing the unit and before using it as a fax machine, check the following points and program the required information. I I I I Make sure the main power switch is turned on In addition to the machine power switch (see page 1-9 of the "Operation manual (for general information and copier operation)"), the machine also has a main power switch (see "In some countries, an adapter is required to connect the telephone line cable to the wall telephone socket, as shown in the illustration."...

  • Page 11: A Look At The Operation Panel

    A LOOK AT THE OPERATION PANEL The operation panel used for the fax function is described below. Touch panel (following page) [C] key (clear key) • Messages and keys appear in the touch panel. Use to clear a mistake when entering fax numbers, Touch the displayed keys to select functions and sub-addresses, passcodes,...

  • Page 12: G Fax Mode (Condition Settings Screen)

    A LOOK AT THE OPERATION PANEL FAX MODE (CONDITION SETTINGS SCREEN) The condition settings screen of fax mode is displayed by pressing the [IMAGE SEND] key while the document filing mode, copy mode, or job status screen appears in the touch panel. In the explanations that follow, it is assumed that the initial screen that appears after pressing the [IMAGE SEND] key is the condition settings screen (shown below).
  • Page 13 A LOOK AT THE OPERATION PANEL [SUB ADDRESS] key (page 4-3) [RESOLUTION] key (page 1-10) Touch this key to enter a sub-address and Touch this key to change the resolution setting for passcode when using F-code transmission. the original to be scanned. The selected resolution setting will be highlighted above the key.

  • Page 14: Originals

    ORIGINALS ORIGINALS THAT CAN BE FAXED I I I I Original sizes Minimum original size Maximum original size 297 mm (width) x 800 mm* (length) Using automatic A5: 210 mm (width) x 148 mm (length) (11" (width) x 31-1/2"* (length)) document feeder (8-1/2"...

  • Page 15: Loading A Document

    LOADING A DOCUMENT A document can be loaded in the automatic document feeder or on the document glass. Use the automatic document feeder when faxing a large number of sheet originals. Use the document glass to fax originals that cannot be scanned using the automatic document feeder such as thick or thin sheet originals or bound originals such as books.

  • Page 16: Checking The Size Of A Loaded Original

    CHECKING THE SIZE OF A LOADED ORIGINAL When a standard-size* original is placed, the original size is automatically detected (automatic original detection function) and displayed in the top half of the [ORIGINAL] STANDARD key. Check the key to make sure that the orginal size has been correctly detected. RESOLUTION :[AUTO] appears when the automatic original detection function is operating.

  • Page 17: Storing, Deleting, And Using Original Sizes

    STORING, DELETING, AND USING ORIGINAL SIZES Up to 9 special original sizes can be stored. Stored sizes can be easily called up and are not erased if the power is turned off. Storing a frequently used original size saves you the trouble of manually setting the size each time you fax that size of document.

  • Page 18: Selecting Resolution And Exposure Settings

    SELECTING RESOLUTION AND EXPOSURE SETTINGS After loading an original, you can adjust the resolution and exposure settings to match the condition of the original-for example, if it has small or faint characters, or if it is a photo. After loading the original in fax mode, adjust the settings as explained below.

  • Page 19: G Selecting The Exposure

    SELECTING RESOLUTION AND EXPOSURE SETTINGS SELECTING THE EXPOSURE The initial exposure setting is AUTO. To change the setting, follow these steps: I I I I Change the exposure. Touch the [EXPOSURE] key. NOTES G When using the document glass to scan pages an AUTO original, the exposure setting can be changed EXPOSURE...

  • Page 20: Convenient Dialing Methods

    (refer to page 2-4). There are two types of auto-dialing: one-touch dialing and group dialing. To program auto-dial numbers, refer to pages 6-3, 6-6. G One-touch dialing Touch SHARP CORPORATION 0666211221 Simply press a one-touch key and then press the [Start] [ADDRESS] key in key to dial the programmed location.

  • Page 21: Basic Operations

    CHAPTER 2 BASIC OPERATIONS This chapter explains basic operations such as sending faxes. Page SENDING A FAX ..................2-2 BASIC PROCEDURE FOR SENDING FAXES....... 2-2 TRANSMISSION BY AUTO-DIALING (ONE-TOUCH DIALING AND GROUP DIALING)..............2-4 SENDING A FAX BY SPEED DIALING .......... 2-4 ENLARGING/REDUCING THE IMAGE BEFORE TRANSMISSION ...

  • Page 22: Sending A Fax

    SENDING A FAX BASIC PROCEDURE FOR SENDING FAXES Make sure the machine is in fax mode. If needed, adjust the resolution setting. (Refer to page 1-10.) When [IMAGE SEND] key light is on, STANDARD the machine is in fax RESOLUTION mode.
  • Page 23 SENDING A FAX Dial the fax number. Entering a pause. If you need to insert a The number that you PAUSE pause between digits entered appears in the when dialing out from a message display (See PBX or when dialing an ADDR "Condition settings...

  • Page 24: Touch Dialing And Group Dialing)

    PROCEDURE FOR SENDING FAXES" destination. (page 2-2). Refer to page 1-5 for READY TO SEND. information on using the Touch the [ADDRESS BOOK] key. SHARP CORPORATION CORPO.TPS address book screen. SHARP GROUP The key you touched is address book highlighted. If you touch...

  • Page 25: Enlarging/Reducing The Image Before Transmission

    SENDING A FAX ENLARGING/REDUCING THE IMAGE BEFORE TRANSMISSION Follow these steps to enlarge or reduce the scanned image before transmission. Make sure the machine is in fax mode. Check the original size. When [IMAGE If the original size has not SCAN SIZE SEND] key light is on, been correctly detected,...

  • Page 26: G Faxing A Two-Sided Original

    SENDING A FAX FAXING A TWO-SIDED ORIGINAL A two-sided document can be automatically transmitted using the automatic document feeder. Follow the steps below to automatically send a two-sided document. Make sure the machine is in fax mode. Touch the [2-SIDED BOOKLET] key or the [2-SIDED TABLET] key as appropriate for When [IMAGE...
  • Page 27 SENDING A FAX I I I I Quick On-line When you use the automatic document feeder to send a multi-page document and there are no previously stored jobs waiting or in progress (and the line is not being used), the machine dials the destination after the first page is scanned and begins transmitting scanned pages while the remaining pages are being scanned.

  • Page 28: Priority Transmission Of A Stored Job

    PRIORITY TRANSMISSION OF A STORED JOB If you have an urgent transmission job and multiple transmission jobs have already been stored, you can give priority to the urgent job so that it will be transmitted immediately after the job currently being executed. This is done from the job status screen.

  • Page 29: Receiving Faxes

    RECEIVING FAXES When another fax machine sends a fax to your machine, your machine will ring*, automatically receive the fax, and begin printing (this is called automatic reception). NOTES G You can store a transmission job while fax reception is in progress (See "Storing transmission jobs (memory transmission)"...

  • Page 31: Using Convenient Functions 1

    CHAPTER 3 USING CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS 1 ADVANCED TRANSMISSION METHODS This chapter explains convenient functions for sending faxes. Please read those sections that are of interest to you. Page SENDING THE SAME DOCUMENT TO MULTIPLE DESTINATIONS IN A SINGLE OPERATION (BROADCAST TRANSMISSION) ....3-2 USING BROADCAST TRANSMISSION .........

  • Page 32: Sending The Same Document To Multiple Destinations In Asingle Operation (Broadcast Transmission)

    SENDING THE SAME DOCUMENT TO MULTIPLE DESTINATIONS IN A SINGLE OPERATION (BROADCAST TRANSMISSION) This feature is used to send a document to multiple destinations in a single operation. The document to be transmitted is scanned into memory and then successively transmitted to the selected destinations. This feature is convenient for such purposes as distributing a report to company branches in different locations.

  • Page 33: G Using Broadcast Transmission

    ADDRESS REVIEW or touch an auto-dial key (one-touch key 0666211221 CORPO. TPS [OK] key to return to the SHARP GROUP screen of step 4. or group key). (Refer to page 2-4.) If the condition settings screen appears, touch the [ADDRESS BOOK] key to...

  • Page 34: Erasing Edge Shadows (Edge Erase)

    ERASING EDGE SHADOWS (EDGE ERASE) The erase function is used to erase the shadow lines on copies produced when copying thick originals or books. The erase modes that can be selected are shown below. The erase width is approximately 10 mm (1/2") in it’s initial setting.

  • Page 35: Faxing A Divided Original (Dual

    FAXING A DIVIDED ORIGINAL (DUAL PAGE SCAN) When an open book is scanned and faxed, you can use this function to divide the two open pages of the book into two separate fax pages. This function can only be used when the original is scanned using the document glass. Your machine The other machine Book or sheet original...

  • Page 36: Time (Timer Transmission)

    AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SPECIFIED TIME (TIMER TRANSMISSION) This feature enables you to set up a transmission or polling operation to be performed automatically at a specified time up to a week in advance. This allows you to take advantage of off-peak phone rates without having to be there when the transmission is performed.

  • Page 37: Transmitting Two Original Pages As Asingle Page (2In1)

    TRANSMITTING TWO ORIGINAL PAGES AS A SINGLE PAGE (2in1) This function allows you to reduce the size of original pages by one half to fit two pages evenly on one page when sending a fax. Your machine The other machine Originals Reduced to two pages before printing...

  • Page 38: Faxing The Front And Back Sides Of Acard On One Sheet Of Paper (Card Shot)

    FAXING THE FRONT AND BACK SIDES OF A CARD ON ONE SHEET OF PAPER (CARD SHOT) When faxing a card, this function allows you to combine the front and back sides on a single sheet of paper. To use this function, the original must be scanned on the document glass. Your machine The other machine Transmission using the "card...
  • Page 39 FAXING THE FRONT AND BACK SIDES OF A CARD ON ONE SHEET OF PAPER (CARD SHOT) Touch the outer [OK] key. Place the back side of the original face down on the document glass. (see step 5) You will return to the screen of step 1 and a Press the [START] key.

  • Page 40: Faxing A Large Number Of Pages (Job Build Mode)

    FAXING A LARGE NUMBER OF PAGES (JOB BUILD MODE) The maximum number of pages that can be loaded in the automatic document feeder is 150. When you need to fax more pages than can be loaded in the automatic document feeder, use Job Build mode. This function allows you to scan the pages in sets.

  • Page 41: Own Number Sending

    All pages that you fax include this information. Example of fax page printed out by the receiving machine OCT/10/2003/FRI 03:00 PM SHARP PLANNING DIV. FAX No. 0666211221 P. 001/001 (1) Date and time: The date and time, and the font used to print the date and time, are set in the custom settings.

  • Page 42: Transmission And Reception Using The Polling Function

    TRANSMISSION AND RECEPTION USING THE POLLING FUNCTION This function can only be used if the other machine is a Super G3 or G3 machine and supports the polling function. The polling function allows your machine to call a fax machine that has document data set and initiate reception of the document.
  • Page 43 SUB ADDRESS display the address book CORPO. TPS condition settings screen FILE screen. (See 1-4 page.) SHARP GROUP (page 1-5). TO RECEPTION QUICK FILE If you are performing serial MEMORY:100% polling, touch the [NEXT Touch the [POLLING] key and then touch ADDRESS] the [OK] key.

  • Page 44: G Using Polling Memory

    TRANSMISSION AND RECEPTION USING THE POLLING FUNCTION USING POLLING MEMORY This function sends a document previously scanned into memory to a receiving machine when the receiving machine calls and polls your machine. (If desired, you can restrict polling to fax machines whose fax number you have programmed in your machine.
  • Page 45 TRANSMISSION AND RECEPTION USING THE POLLING FUNCTION I I I I Printing document data in the Public Box To check a document that is stored in the public box, follow these steps to print it out. If no documents have been stored, the [PUBLIC BOX] key will be greyed out. In fax mode, touch the [SPECIAL MODES] Touch the [PUBLIC BOX] key.

  • Page 46: Programming Frequently Used Operations

    PROGRAMMING FREQUENTLY USED OPERATIONS This function allows you to store the steps of an operation, including the destination and scanning settings, into a program. This function is convenient when you frequently send documents, such as a daily report, to the same destination.

  • Page 47: Transferring Received Faxes To Another Machine When Printing Is Not Possible (Forwarding Function)

    TRANSFERRING RECEIVED FAXES TO ANOTHER MACHINE WHEN PRINTING IS NOT POSSIBLE (FORWARDING FUNCTION) When printing is not possible because of a paper, toner, or other problem, you can transfer received faxes to another fax machine if that machine has been appropriately programmed in your machine. This function can be conveniently used in an office or other workplace where there is another fax machine connected to a different phone line.

  • Page 48: Faxing Directly From A Computer (Pc-Fax Function)

    FAXING DIRECTLY FROM A COMPUTER (PC-FAX FUNCTION) This feature can only be used when the printer function is a standard feature or has been installed as an option. The PC-FAX driver can be installed in your computer to enable documents created on your computer to be faxed directly from your computer screen.

  • Page 49: Using Convenient Functions 2

    Normally these functions require that the other fax machine be a similar Sharp machine; however, F-code transmission enables these functions to be performed with any other machine that supports F-code transmission.

  • Page 50: Transmission Between Machines Supporting F-Codes

    This machine supports the "F-code" standard as established by the ITU-T*. Operations such as relay broadcast transmission and confidential transmission previously could only be performed with another Sharp fax machine; however, F-Code communication makes it possible to perform these operations with fax machines of other manufacturers that support F-Code communication.

  • Page 51: G Entering (Dialing) A Fax Number With A

    If you make a mistake, screen appears, touch press the [C] key and re- the [ADDRESS BOOK] CORPO.TPS enter the correct digit(s). display SHARP GROUP address book screen (refer to page 1-4). If the sub-address and passcode have been programmed into the one- touch key, the following steps are not needed.

  • Page 52: Sub-Address And Passcode

    CANC MARKETING GROUP NOTE SHARP BRANCH EX When creating the memory box, you can select whether to have the scanned document data automatically cleared after polling, or left it in the PUBLIC BO...

  • Page 53: G Procedure For F-Code Polling

    DATA has been stored in that box and you can print it out. MARKETING GROUP However, the contents cannot be printed or deleted while the memory box is being SHARP BRANCH EX used for transmission. PUBLI PROCEDURE FOR F-CODE POLLING Make sure that a document has not been loaded in the auto document feeder or on the document glass, and then follow the steps below.

  • Page 54: F-Code Confidential Transmission

    F-code confidential transmission. NOTES G This machine does not support Sharp's previous confidential transmission function, which uses the programmed sender's fax number and ID code. G Refer to pages 6-10 through 6-13 for the procedures for creating, editing, and deleting F-code confidential memory boxes.

  • Page 55: G Printing A Document Received To An F- Code Confidential Memory Box

    F-CODE CONFIDENTIAL TRANSMISSION PRINTING A DOCUMENT RECEIVED TO AN F-CODE CONFIDENTIAL MEMORY BOX Faxes received in an F-Code confidential memory box are printed out by entering the PRINT PIN 4-digit passcode (0000 to 9999) that was programmed when the box was created. Printing of the confidential faxes takes precedence over any other stored jobs.

  • Page 56: F-Code Relay Broadcast Transmission

    "relay request transmission". NOTES G This machine does not support Sharp's previous relay broadcast function, which uses the programmed sender's number and relay ID code. G To create an F-code relay broadcast memory box and program, edit, and delete end receiving machines, refer to pages 6-10 to 6-14.

  • Page 57: G Using The F-Code Relay Broadcast

    F-CODE RELAY BROADCAST TRANSMISSION USING THE F-CODE RELAY BROADCAST FUNCTION (your machine is the relay machine) When a document is received from a relay request machine, the F-code relay broadcast function transmits the document to the end receiving machines using a memory box only if the sub-address and passcode sent by the relay request machine are correct.

  • Page 59: Using Convenient Functions 3

    CHAPTER 5 USING CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS 3 CONVENIENT METHODS OF USE This chapter explains functions that widen the scope of use of the fax machine. Please read those sections that are of interest to you. Page USING AN EXTENSION PHONE ............5-2 USING AN EXTENSION PHONE TO RECEIVE A FAX ....

  • Page 60: Using An Extension Phone

    USING AN EXTENSION PHONE You can connect a telephone to the machine and use it as an extension phone to place and receive calls like any normal phone. You can also activate fax reception from the phone (remote operation). NOTE If you connect a combination telephone/answering machine to the machine, you will not be able to use the answering machine function.

  • Page 61: Transmission

    USING AN EXTENSION PHONE RECEIVING A FAX AFTER TALKING (MANUAL RECEPTION) When an extension phone is connected to the machine and you have set the reception mode to "MANUAL RECEPTION", you can talk to a person sending a fax manually and then begin fax reception without breaking the connection.

  • Page 62: Sending A Fax After Talking (Manual Transmission)

    If the light is not on, If the address book press [IMAGE screen appears, touch SEND] key. [CONDITION CORPO.TPS SETTINGS] If the network scanner SHARP GROUP display condition option is installed, touch MODE SWITCH settings screen (see the [MODE SWITCH] page 1-4).
  • Page 63 CHAPTER 6 PROGRAMMING This chapter explains the procedures for programming and the information programmed in auto dial keys (one-touch and group keys), programs, user indexes, and memory boxes. Page PROGRAMMING ..................6-2 STORING, EDITING, AND DELETING AUTO DIAL KEYS AND PROGRAMS ...................

  • Page 64: Programming

    PROGRAMMING Auto dial numbers (one-touch keys and group keys), user indexes, and memory boxes are stored, edited and deleted at the operation panel of the machine. STORING, EDITING, AND DELETING AUTO DIAL KEYS AND PROGRAMS This section explains the procedures for storing, editing, and deleting auto-dial keys (one-touch keys and group keys) and programs, which simplify the transmission procedure.

  • Page 65: G Storing One-Touch Dial Keys

    DO YOU REGISTER THIS ADDRESS AT THE [FREQUENT USE], TOO? E-MAIL G Select one of the upper row of keys ([USER 1] NAME SHARP CORPORATION through [USER 6]) to determine the location of INITIAL the one-touch key when the GROUP index is FAX No.
  • Page 66 E-MAIL Refer to page 7-26 of the G To insert a pause between digits of the number, touch KEY NAME SHARP CORPORATION "Optional Manual (for the [PAUSE] key. The pause appears as a hyphen "- general infomation and MODE 33.6kbps/NONE...

  • Page 67: G Editing And Deleting One-Touch Keys

    To delete a one-touch key, touch the [DELETE] key in the screen of step 3. EXIT DIRECT ADDRESS / AMEND/DELETE SELECT ADDRESS TO AMEND/DELETE. DELETE EXIT SHARP CORPORATION CORPO.TPS PROGRAM SHARP GROUP -FAX FREQUENT USE ABCD EFGHI...

  • Page 68: G Storing A Group Key

    SELECT ADDRESS. the characters. A CORP. B CORP. For information on entering characters, see page C GROUP SHARP CORPORATION 7-26 of the "Operation Manual (for general DIRECT ENTRY CORPO.TPS information and copier operation)". ADDRESS REVIEW Touch the [EXIT] key when you have...

  • Page 69: G Editing And Deleting Group Keys

    1 through 3 on page 6-2, and then perform the following procedure. Touch the [AMEND/DELETE] key. DIRECT ADDRESS / GROUP SELECT ADDRESS. A CORP. B CORP. C GROUP SHARP CORPORATION DIRECT ENTRY AMEND/DELETE CORPO.TPS 066620121/3456/ ADDRESS REVIEW FREQUENT USE...

  • Page 70: G Storing A Program

    (one-touch key or entering letters. group key) before it can be stored in a program. Touch the [SETTINGS] key. Touch the [OK] key. No.1 Your settings are displayed. Make sure PROGRAM FOR SHARP PROGRAM NAME they are correct. ADDRESS SETTINGS NEXT EXIT...

  • Page 71: Storing A Group Index

    STORING A GROUP INDEX Auto dial keys (one-touch keys and group keys) are normally stored in the ABC index. To make auto dial keys more convenient to use, you can store a group of auto dial keys in a group index and assign a name to that index. When you switch to the group indexes, [USER 1], [USER 2], [USER 3], [USER 4], [USER 5], and [USER 6] appear.
  • Page 72 PROGRAMMING, EDITING, DELETING F-CODE MEMORY BOXES The procedure for programming a memory box for F-code transmission is explained here. There are three types of F-code memory boxes: F-code polling memory (page 4-4), F-code confidential transmission (page 4-6), and F-code relay broadcast (page 4-8). Memory boxes are programmed, edited, and deleted as follows. PROGRAMMING AN F-CODE MEMORY BOX A box name, sub-address/passcode, and function must be programmed in a memory box.

  • Page 73: Programming, Editing, And Deleting F-Code Memory Boxes

    PROGRAMMING, EDITING, AND DELETING F-CODE MEMORY BOXES Use the numeric keys to enter a passcode Touch the [OK] key. (max. 20 digits). You will return to the F-CODE MEMORY BOX / POLLING MEMORY NEXT EXIT memory box programming CANCEL No.001 screen.

  • Page 74: G Setting For F-Code Confidential Transmission Memory Boxes (Print Pin)

    " and "#" cannot be used. G The print PIN can not be omitted. G Take care not to forget the print PIN that you have programmed. If you forget the passcode, consult your Sharp dealer. Touch the [CONFIDENTIAL] key in step 3 Touch the [OK] key.

  • Page 75: G Setting For F-Code Relay Broadcast Memory Boxes (Recipient)

    PROGRAMMING, EDITING, AND DELETING F-CODE MEMORY BOXES SETTING FOR F-CODE RELAY BROADCAST MEMORY BOXES (RECIPIENT) Program the end receiving machines to which document data received in the F-code relay broadcast memory box will be transmitted when your machine is a relay machine. Up to 30 end receiving machines can be programmed.

  • Page 76: G Editing And Deleting A Memory Box

    PRINTING PROGRAMMED INFORMATION PROGRAMMING, EDITING, AND DELETING F-CODE MEMORY BOXES EDITING AND DELETING A MEMORY BOX Press the [CUSTOM SETTINGS] key and Touch the keys as needed to edit or delete then touch the [ADDRESS CONTROL] key the information. (refer to steps 1 and 2 on page 6-2). F-CODE MEMORY BOX / POLLING MEMORY DELETE EXIT...

  • Page 77: Troubleshooting

    CHAPTER 7 TROUBLESHOOTING This chapter contains information to help you make efficient use of the fax features of the machine, including solutions to common problems. Page WHEN A TRANSACTION REPORT IS PRINTED........7-2 VIEWING THE COMMUNICATION ACTIVITY REPORT ....... 7-3 WHEN AN ALARM SOUNDS AND A WARNING MESSAGE IS DISPLAYED ....................

  • Page 78: When A Transaction Report Is Printed

    WHEN A TRANSACTION REPORT IS PRINTED The machine has been set to automatically print a Transaction Report when a transmission is not successful or when the Broadcast transmission function is used. The Transaction Report informs you of the result of the operation. When the machine prints a Transaction Report, be sure to check the contents.

  • Page 79: Viewing The Communication Activity Report

    VIEWING THE COMMUNICATION ACTIVITY REPORT Your machine keeps a record of the most recent 99 transactions (both transmissions and receptions) that were performed. The record includes the date of the transaction, the other party's name, the duration, and result. You can have the report automatically printed when the number of transactions exceeds 99, or at a specified time.

  • Page 80: Problems And Solutions

    PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS If you experience a problem with the fax function, first check the following table. If you cannot solve the problem using the following table, see chapter 6 of the Operation Manual (for general information and copier operation). Problem Check Solution...
  • Page 81 PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS Problem Check Solution Page Printing does not take Does a message appear in the Restore printing capability "WHEN AN ALARM SOUNDS place after reception. display instructing you to add toner as instructed by the display AND A WARNING MESSAGE or paper? (Printing is not possible.) message.
  • Page 83 CHAPTER 8 KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS This chapter explains the key operator programs that are used by the administrator of the machine to customize certain functions and settings. Page KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS.............. 8-2 KEY OPERATOR PROGRAM LIST..........8-2 USING THE KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS ......... 8-3 KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS............

  • Page 84: Key Operator Programs

    KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS This chapter explains key operator programs that are related to the fax function. For key operator programs that are related to general use of the machine, see the key operator programs manual. NOTE You may not be able to use all of the programs in the key operator program list. Programs that you can use will depend on what peripheral devices are installed on the machine.

  • Page 85: Using The Key Operator Programs

    KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS USING THE KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS Follow these steps to configure the settings in the key operator programs. Press the [CUSTOM SETTINGS] key. Touch the [IMAGE SEND SETTINGS] key. CONTROL CONTROL DEVICE CONTROL COPY SETTINGS DOC. FILING IMAGE SEND SETTING SETTINGS Touch the [OPERATION SETTINGS] key or...

  • Page 86: Key Operator Programs

    KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS The key operator programs for the fax function of the machine are explained here. For key operator programs that are related to the copy function and general use of the machine, see the key operator's guide.

  • Page 87: Fax Settings

    KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS Scan complete sound setting Fax own number and name set You can select whether or not a beep sound is Use this setting to enter the fax number of the made after an original is scanned on the scanner machine and the name of the user.

  • Page 88: Key Operator Programs

    KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS Pause time setting Transaction report print select setting This setting is used to select the duration of pauses This program is used to select the condition for that are inserted in destination fax numbers. printing a transaction report. The condition is set separately for normal transmission, broadcast Normally the setting is 2 seconds, which means transmission, reception, and confidential reception.

  • Page 89: Distinctive Ring Detection

    KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS I I I I Fax send settings (This setting is only effective if the other machine The fax transmission settings allow you to adjust is a G3 machine that supports ECM) certain parameters for sending faxes to better suit Line conditions sometimes...

  • Page 90: Call Timer At Memory Sending

    KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS Call timer at memory sending Recall in case of line busy When sending a fax by automatic transmission This program is used to set the number of recall (See "Storing transmission jobs (memory attempts and the interval between recall attempts transmission)"...

  • Page 91: Duplex Reception Setting

    KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS I I I I Fax receive settings Duplex reception setting The fax reception settings allow you to adjust certain You can use this setting to select whether received documents are printed on both sides of the paper. parameters for receiving faxes to better suit your needs.

  • Page 92: Anti Junk Fax Setting

    KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS I I I I Fax polling security Anti junk fax setting This program is used to enter fax numbers from These settings are for using the Public Box for polling memory. which you wish to block fax reception. Up to 50 Note that they do not apply to F-code polling memory.

  • Page 93: G Printing Out Settings

    KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS Press the numeric keys to store the fax Touch the key of the number you wish to number. delete. Up to 20 digits can be entered. Touch the [YES] key in the message that appears to To enter a "+", press the " "...

  • Page 95: Appendix

    CHAPTER 9 APPENDIX This chapter contains reference information regarding the fax features of the machine. Page SPECIFICATIONS .................. 9-2 INDEX ..................... 9-3...

  • Page 96: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS For information on power requirements, power consumption, dimensions, weight, and other specifications that are common to all features of the machine, refer to page 8-2 of "Operation manual (for general information and copier operation)". Applicable telephone line Public switched telephone network Compression method MH, MR, MMR, JBIG Transmission modes...

  • Page 97: Index

    INDEX I I I I Numerics I I I I E 2in1 ................ 3-7 ECM ............... 8-7 Edge erase ............. 3-4 I I I I A Editing and deleting -F-code memory box ........6-13 Activity report print select setting ......8-6 -Group index ............
  • Page 98 INDEX I I I I N I I I I Q Number of calls in auto reception......8-9 Quick file ............1-4, 2-2 Quick on-line ............2-7 I I I I O Quick on line sending ..........8-8 One-touch dialing .......... 1-12, 2-4 I I I I R One-touch key display..........
  • Page 99 INDEX Special modes............1-4 -2in1 ..............3-7 -Card shot ..........3-8 to 3-9 -Dual page scan ..........3-5 -Edge erase............3-4 -Job build mode..........3-10 -Memory box ......... 3-14 to 3-15 -Own number sending........3-11 -Polling .............. 3-13 -Program ............3-16 -Timer transmission..........
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