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Sharp AR-FX12 Operation Manual

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AR-FX12
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 MODEL AR-FX12 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.

  • Page 2: Important Notice For New Zealand Users

    FAX interface cable and Line cable: These special accessories must be used with the device. 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. Este aparato satisface las exigencias de las Directiva 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 INTRODUCTION ... 0-1 TO USE THIS PRODUCT CORRECTLY AS A FACSIMILE ... 0-4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION ... 0-5 NOTICE FOR USERS IN AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND ... 0-5 CHAPTER 1 BEFORE USING THE FAX FEATURE POINTS TO CHECK AND PROGRAM AFTER INSTALLATION ...
  • Page 5 CHAPTER 5 USING CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS 3 CONVENIENT METHODS OF USE USING AN EXTENSION PHONE ... 5-2 USING AN EXTENSION PHONE TO RECEIVE A FAX ... 5-2 RECEIVING A FAX AFTER TALKING (MANUAL RECEPTION) ... 5-3 SENDING A FAX AFTER TALKING (MANUAL TRANSMISSION)...

  • Page 6: To Use This Product Correctly As Afacsimile

    TO USE THIS PRODUCT CORRECTLY AS A FACSIMILE Several points must be kept in mind when using this product as a facsimile. Please note the following: Line connection Use the telephone cable supplied to connect the machine to a telephone line. Insert the end of the line cord with the core into the LINE socket on the machine as shown.

  • Page 7: Important Safety Information

    Do not install or use the machine near water, or when you are wet. Take care not to spill any liquids on the machine. NOTICE FOR USERS IN AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND Your fax machine and the telephone system WARNING NOTICE: NO calls can be made to or from this fax during a mains power failure.
  • Page 9 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. POINTS TO CHECK AND PROGRAM AFTER INSTALLATION...1-2 CONNECTING AN EXTENSION PHONE ...1-2 CONNECTING AN EXTENSION PHONE ...

  • Page 10: Points To Check And Program After Installation

    POINTS TO CHECK AND PROGRAM AFTER INSTALLATION After installing the unit and before using it as a fax machine, check the following points and program the required information. Make sure the fax 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 fax power switch (see "Fax power switch"...

  • Page 11: A Look At The Operation Panel

    For the names and functions of the parts of the machine, see page 1-9 of the "Operation manual (for general information and copier operation)". Description in this manual Described in the configuration where optional expansion (AR-FX12) installed AR-M351N/AR-M451N models. No functions related to document filing or Internet fax reception are described in this manual.

  • Page 12: 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 (printer 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 [SUB ADDRESS] key (page 4-3) Touch this key to enter a sub-address and passcode when using F-code transmission. Two-sided scanning icon display (page 2-7) Icons appear here when you touch the [ORIGINAL] key and select two-sided scanning. The icons can be touched to open function selection screens.

  • Page 14: Originals

    ORIGINALS ORIGINALS THAT CAN BE FAXED Original sizes Using automatic A5: 210 mm (width) x 148 mm (length) document feeder (8-1/2" (width) x 5-1/2" (length)) A5R: 148 mm (width) x 210 mm (length) (5-1/2" (width) x 8-1/2" (length)) Using the document glass NOTE Originals that are not a standard size (A5, B5, B5R, A4, A4R, B4, A3, 5-1/2"x8-1/2", 8-1/2"x11", 8-1/2"x11"R, 8-1/2"x14", 11"x17") can also be faxed.

  • 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] key. Check the key to make sure that the original size has been correctly detected. :[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: Selecting The Exposure

    SELECTING THE EXPOSURE The initial exposure setting is AUTO. To change the setting, follow these steps: Change the exposure. Touch the [EXPOSURE] key. AUTO EXPOSURE STANDARD RESOLUTION AUTO ORIGINAL Touch the desired exposure key. To darken the exposure, AUTO MANUAL touch the lighten the exposure, touch the...

  • Page 20: Convenient Dialing Methods

    After storing a number, you can also print out the stored number (Refer to page 6-16) to make sure it was stored correctly. 1-12 Touch SHARP CORPORATION 0666211221 [ADDRESS] key in the initial screen to SHARP CORPORATION CORPO.TPS...

  • Page 21: Basic Operations

    CHAPTER 2 BASIC OPERATIONS This chapter explains basic operations such as sending faxes. 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 FAX NUMBER ENTRY WITH GLOBAL ADDRESS SEARCH ...

  • Page 22: Sending A Fax

    SENDING A FAX BASIC PROCEDURE FOR SENDING FAXES Make sure the machine is in fax mode. When SEND] key light is on, the machine is in fax mode. If the light is not on, press the [IMAGE SEND] key. If the network scanner option is installed, touch MODE SWITCH the [MODE SWITCH]...
  • Page 23 Dial the fax number. The number that you entered appears in the message display (See "Condition screen" on page 1-4.). If it is not correct, press the [C] key and re-enter the number. You can also use the [RESEND] key (page 1-12) or an auto-dial number (following page).

  • Page 24: Transmission By Auto-Dialing (One-Touch Dialing And Group Dialing)

    (page 2-2). Touch the key (Speed Dial key). SPEAKER MODE SWITCH Touch the one-touch key for the desired destination. READY TO SEND. SHARP CORPORATION SHARP GROUP address book step FREQUENT USE ABCD selection. The key display will return to normal.

  • Page 25: Fax Number Entry With Global Address Search

    FAX NUMBER ENTRY WITH GLOBAL ADDRESS SEARCH If the machine is configured as a network printer that can use LDAP service, the machine can be used to access the LDAP server* and search for the fax number. If the search returns the desired fax number, the number can be selected as a destination fax number and/or stored in the address book.

  • Page 26: 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. When SEND] key light is on, the machine is in fax mode. If the light is not on, press the [IMAGE SEND] key.

  • Page 27: Faxing A Two-Sided Original

    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. When SEND] key light is on, the machine is in fax mode.

  • Page 28: Quick On-Line

    SENDING A FAX 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 29: 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 30: 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 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. 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: Using Broadcast Transmission

    SPEA [ADDRESS BOOK] key to display the address book CORPO. TPS screen. (See page 1-4.) SHARP GROUP highlighted when touched. Touch the [NEXT ADDRESS] key and then dial the fax number of the next destination or touch an auto-dial key.

  • 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 Book or sheet original When page division is set,...

  • Page 36: Time (Timer Transmission)

    AUTOMATIC 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 Originals 4th page 3rd page 2nd page 1st page...

  • 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 Transmission using the "card CARD SHOT...
  • Page 39 FAXING THE FRONT AND BACK SIDES OF A CARD ON ONE SHEET OF PAPER (CARD SHOT) Touch the outer [OK] key. You will return to the screen of step 1 and a card CANCEL appear SIZE RESET [EXPOSURE] key. FIT TO SEND PAGE Place the original on the document glass.

  • 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 50. 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

    Outside scanned data be reduced or split up and printed on two pages. SHARP PLANNING DIV. FAX No. 0666211221 Direction of transmission Inside scanned data P. 001/001 edge...

  • Page 42: Printing Out The Result Of Atransmission (Transaction Report)

    PRINTING OUT THE RESULT OF A TRANSMISSION (TRANSACTION REPORT) You can choose whether or not to have a transaction report printed out after each transmission to inform you of the result of the transmission. This is done using "Transaction report print select setting" (page 8-6) in the key operator programs, and the setting is selected separately for single sending, broadcasting, receiving, and confidential reception.

  • Page 43: 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 44: Manual Polling

    FILE (page 1-5). QUICK FILE X MEMORY:100% 3-14 Dial the number of the other fax machine or key. touch an auto-dial key (one-touch key, group key or speed dial key). (refer to page 2-4). touch display repeat this step. (See step 3 on Page 3-3)

  • Page 45: Using Polling Memory

    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 46 "Passcode number setting" on page 8-10. NOTES If you do not use the polling security function, the document will be sent to any fax machine that polls you. To use polling memory with polling security enabled, the sender's number of the polling machine must be...

  • Page 47: 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 48: Transferring Received Faxes To Another Machine When Printing Is Not Possible (Forwarding Function)

    This function can be conveniently used in an office or other workplace where there is another fax machine connected to a different phone line. When a fax has been received to memory, the DATA light to the right of the IMAGE SEND key (See "If received data cannot be printed"...

  • Page 49: 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 51: 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 52: 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 53: Entering (Dialing) A Fax Number With Asub-Address And Passcode

    ENTERING (DIALING) A FAX NUMBER WITH A SUB- ADDRESS AND PASSCODE When transmitting to a memory box in another fax machine, the sub-address and passcode must be entered after the other machine's fax number. Enter the other machine's fax number as explained for a normal transmission (page...

  • Page 54: F-Code Polling Memory

    F-CODE POLLING MEMORY F-code polling memory allows one fax machine to call another fax machine and activate reception of a document that has been scanned into the other machine's F-code polling memory box. Calling another machine and activating reception is called F-code polling, and scanning a document into a memory box for another machine to retrieve by polling is called F-code polling memory.

  • Page 55: Procedure For F-Code Polling

    Press the [START] key. cancel F-CODE POLLING MEMORY DATA MARKETING GROUP SHARP BRANCH EX To use a one-touch key, touch the [ADDRESS BOOK] key to display CORPO.TPS the address book. SHARP GROUP Refer to steps 2 through...

  • Page 56: F-Code Confidential Transmission

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

  • Page 57: Printing A Document Received To An F-Code Confidential Memory Box

    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 58: F-Code Relay Broadcast Transmission

    "relay request transmission". NOTES This machine does not support Sharp's previous relay broadcast function, which uses the programmed sender's number and relay ID code. To create an F-code relay broadcast memory box and program, edit, and delete end receiving machines, refer to pages 6-11 to 6-16.

  • Page 59: Using The F-Code Relay Broadcast Function (Your Machine Is The Relay Machine)

    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 61: 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. USING AN EXTENSION PHONE ... 5-2 USING AN EXTENSION PHONE TO RECEIVE A FAX ...

  • Page 62: 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 63: Receiving A Fax After Talking (Manual Reception)

    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 64: Sending A Fax After Talking (Manual Transmission)

    USING AN EXTENSION PHONE SENDING A FAX AFTER TALKING (MANUAL TRANSMISSION) If the other fax machine is set to manual reception, you can talk to the other party and then send a fax without breaking the connection. This procedure is called manual transmission.
  • Page 65 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. PROGRAMMING ... 6-2 STORING, EDITING, AND DELETING AUTO DIAL KEYS AND PROGRAMS ... 6-2 STORING ONE-TOUCH DIAL KEYS ...

  • Page 66: 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 67: Storing One-Touch Dial Keys

    (for general information operation)." Touch the [INITIAL] key No.048 E-MAIL NAME SHARP CORPORATION INITIAL FAX No. Touch a letter key. INITIAL SPACE Up to 10 search characters can be entered. If you make a mistake, touch the mistake and then enter the correct character.
  • Page 68 If you do not wish to change the name, this REGISTRATION IS COMPLETED. step is not necessary. E-MAIL Refer to chapter 7 of the "Operation manual (for SHARP CORPORATION general information and 33.6kbps/NONE copier operation) for the procedure for entering characters. 33.6 kbps"...

  • Page 69: Editing And Deleting One-Touch Keys

    1 through 3 on page 6-2 and then perform the following procedure. Touch the [AMEND/DELETE] key. AMEND/DELETE Touch the one-touch key that you wish to edit or delete. DIRECT ADDRESS / AMEND/DELETE SELECT ADDRESS TO AMEND/DELETE. SHARP CORPORATION CORPO.TPS SHARP GROUP FREQUENT USE ABCD EFGHI JKLMN...

  • Page 70: Storing A Group Key

    Touch index keys and the needed. DIRECT ADDRESS / GROUP SELECT ADDRESS. A CORP. B CORP. C GROUP SHARP CORPORATION CORPO.TPS FREQUENT USE ABCD EFGHI JKLMN OPQRST UVWXYZ The selected destinations are highlighted and stored in the group key.

  • Page 71: Editing And Deleting Group Keys

    1 through 3 on page 6-2, and then perform the following procedure. Touch the [AMEND/DELETE] key. AMEND/DELETE Touch the group key that you wish to edit or delete. DIRECT ADDRESS / AMEND/DELETE SELECT ADDRESS TO AMEND/DELETE. SHARP CORPORATION CORPO.TPS SHARP GROUP FREQUENT USE ABCD EFGHI JKLMN...

  • Page 72: Storing A Program

    Enter up to 18 characters for the name. Refer to chapter 7 of "Operation manual (for general information and copier operation)" for the procedure for entering letters. Touch the [SETTINGS] key. No.1 PROGRAM FOR SHARP PROGRAM NAME ADDRESS SETTINGS RESOLUTION SPECIAL MODES Touch the keys for the settings you wish to store.

  • Page 73: 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 74 PROGRAMMING, 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 75: Programming, Editing, And Deleting F-Code Memory Boxes

    Use the numeric keys to enter a passcode (max. 20 digits). F-CODE MEMORY BOX / POLLING MEMORY No.001 SUB ADDRESS / PASS CODE ENTER THE SUB ADDRESS / PASS CODE VIA THE 10-KEY PAD,THEN PRESS [OK]. 214341434/351212 In addition to numbers, the characters " can be used in a passcode.

  • Page 76: Setting For F-Code Confidential Transmission Memory Boxes (Print Pin)

    Program a 4-digit number for the print PIN. The characters " The print PIN can not be omitted. 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 of "PROGRAMMING AN F-CODE MEMORY...

  • Page 77: Setting For F-Code Relay Broadcast Memory Boxes (Recipient)

    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. If you attempt to program more than this number, a message will appear and programming will not be possible.

  • Page 78: 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 then touch the [ADDRESS CONTROL] key (refer to steps 1 and 2 on page 6-2). Touch the [F-CODE MEMORY BOX] key. (refer to step 2 on page 6-10) Touch one of the memory box keys ([POLLING MEMORY], [CONFIDENTIAL],...

  • Page 79: 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. 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 80: 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 81: 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 82: Problems And Solutions

    Dialing Is the telephone line properly connected? possible. Is the machine power switch turned on? Is the machine in fax mode? Does the receiving fax machine have paper? Does support G3 transmission? receiving machine does passcode correct? receive your fax.
  • Page 83 Problem Printing does not take Does a message appear in the place after reception. display instructing you to add toner or paper? (Printing is not possible.) received image Was the wrong side of the original prints out blank. scanned in the transmitting machine? The received image Is the original faint? is faint.
  • Page 85 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. KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS... 8-2 KEY OPERATOR PROGRAM LIST... 8-2 USING THE KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS ... 8-3 KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS...

  • Page 86: 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 87: Using The 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 [KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS] key. DEFAULT LIST PRINT SETTINGS FAX DATA SENDER CONTROL RECEIVE/FORWA KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS Use the numeric keys to enter the five-digit key operator code number.

  • Page 88: 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 89: Fax Settings

    Scan complete sound setting You can select whether or not a beep sound is made after an original is scanned on the scanner unit. Normally a beep sound is made. You can select "High" or "Low" for the volume of the beep.

  • Page 90: Pause Time Setting

    KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS Pause time setting This setting is used to select the duration of pauses that are inserted in destination fax numbers. Normally the setting is 2 seconds, which means that each time the [PAUSE] key is touched when dialing or storing a fax number, a pause of 2 seconds is inserted.

  • Page 91: Fax Send Settings

    (This setting is only effective if the other machine is a G3 machine that supports ECM) Line conditions sometimes transmitted image. When Correction Mode) is turned on, pages that are distorted are automatically re-transmitted. This setting is initially turned on. If turned off, distorted images will be transmitted without being corrected.

  • Page 92: Call Timer At Memory Sending

    KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS Call timer at memory sending When sending a fax by automatic transmission (See "Storing transmission transmission)" on page 2-8.), this setting lets you select the amount of time that the machine waits before breaking the connection when the other machine does not respond to your machine's calling tone.

  • Page 93: Fax Receive Settings

    Use this setting to program the fax number of the destination fax machine. Only one fax number can be programmed (maximum of 64 digits). If you wish to specify an F-code confidential memory...

  • Page 94: Anti Junk Fax Setting

    KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS Anti junk fax setting This program is used to enter fax numbers from which you wish to block fax reception. Up to 50 (maximum of 30 on the AR-M351N/AR-M451N/ AR-M351U/AR-M451U) numbers can be entered. This program is normally disabled. To block reception from the entered fax numbers, touch the [VALID] key.

  • Page 95: Printing Out Settings

    Press the numeric keys to store the fax number. Up to 20 digits can be entered. To enter a "+", press the " " key. To enter a hyphen, touch the [PAUSE] key. To enter a space, touch the [SPACE] key. If you make a mistake, press the [C] key and re-enter the correct digit.

  • Page 97: Appendix

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

  • Page 98: 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 99: Index

    INDEX Numerics 2in1 ... 3-7 Activity report print select setting ... 8-6 Address book ... 1-4, 2-4 Address book screen ... 1-5 Address review... 1-4, 3-3 Alarm... 7-3 Anti junk fax setting ... 8-10 Auto receive reduce setting... 8-9 Auto reduction sending setting... 8-7 Auto wake up print ...
  • Page 100 INDEX Number of calls in auto reception... 8-9 One-touch dialing ... 1-12, 2-4 One-touch key display... 1-5 One-touch keys ... 6-3, 6-5 On-hook dialing ... 1-12 Operation panel... 1-3 Original print on transaction report... 8-6 Original sizes... 1-6 Own number sending ... 3-11 Passcode ...
  • Page 101 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 ... 3-15 to 3-16 -Own number sending... 3-11 -Polling ... 3-14 -Program ... 3-17 -Timer transmission...
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