Page 1 MODEL AR-FX2 FACSIMILE EXPANSION KIT OPERATION MANUAL Page BEFORE STARTING BASIC OPERATIONS USING CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS 1 USING CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS 2 PRINTING LISTS GENERAL INFORMATION APPENDIX Appendix-1...
Page 2: Basic Operations
Tämä laite täyttää direktiivien 98/13/EEC ja 89/336/EEC, 73/23/EEC vaatimukset, joista kumpaakin jälkimmäistä on muutettu direktiivillä 93/68/EEC. : Low voltage directive 93/ 68/EEC : CE Mark reguration Your Sharp AR-FX2 Facsimile Expansion Kit has been designed to work with the analogue PSTNs in the following countries: • United Kingdom •...
Page 3 The equipment has been approved in accordance with Council Decision 98/482/EC for pan-European single terminal connection to the public switched telephone network (PSTN). However, due to differences between the individual PSTNs provided in different countries, the approval does not, of itself, give an unconditional assurance of successful operation on every PSTN network termination point.
Page 5: Introduction
INTRODUCTION 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. •...
Page 6: Installation
INSTALLATION Your machine is affected by the environment in which it is installed. Do not install your machine in the following areas. Excessively hot, cold, humid, or dry areas (for Dusty areas example, near stoves, humidifiers, or air If dust enters the internal parts of the copier, damage or conditioners) poor-quality output can result.
Page 7 INSTALLATION Areas with excessive vibration Close to walls Place the rear of the copier at least 10 cm from the wall, Excessive vibration can harm the machine. and leave enough space around the copier for comfortable operation. 10 cm Sometimes if the machine is plugged into an outlet that is shared with lighting such as a lamp, the lights will dim or Note flicker slightly.
Page 8: Before Using The Fax
BEFORE USING THE FAX There are several precautions you must take when using the fax function of this machine. Please observe the following precautions. About Entering Information Making Settings Please see page 1-7 of this manual, the section "BEFORE STARTING ENTER YOUR INFORMATION AND MAKE SETTINGS."...
Page 9: Main Features
MAIN FEATURES Rapid Dialling You can send a fax that has been previously programmed by pressing a RAPID key (35 rapid keys available). (See page 1-16) Speed Dialling You can send a fax that has been previously programmed by pressing the SPEED DIAL key, entering a 3 digit number (150 speed dial numbers available), and pressing the START key.
Page 10: How To Use This Manual
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL The layout of this manual is as follows. ENTERING AUTO DIALLING INFORMATION Title This indicates the procedure explained This model has an easy to use auto dialling feature. Frequently used fax numbers and names can be entered and easily dialed Section Explanation to send faxes.
Page 11: Index
INDEX This operation manual describes only fax CHAPTER 1 features. For information about copier functions, BEFORE STARTING maintenance, and related topics, such as loading This chapter explains basic knowledge that you need, information paper or removing misfeeds, refer to the copier you must enter, and settings you should make before using the operation manual.
Page 12: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS Page CHAPTER 3 USING CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS 1 INTRODUCTION ............i (ABOUT SPECIAL TRANSMISSION OPERATIONS) INSTALLATION ............ii Page BEFORE USING THE FAX ........iv BROADCASTING ........... 3-1 MAIN FEATURES ............v How to Use Broadcasting ......... 3-2 HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL ........vi TIMER OPERATIONS ..........
Page 13: Part Names And Functions
PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS Overall Layout The following illustration shows the overall layout of the AR-200 model with optional single pass feeder (SPF) (AR-SP2), job separator tray kit (AR-TR2), and optional facsimile expansion kit (AR-FX2) installed. Depending on your model, see the illustrations below. Models with platen cover installed Models with only one...
Page 14: Operation Panel
* The following operation panel is from standard AR-200. Operation Panel Depending on your model and on installed options, your operation panel may differ slightly. Rapid key overlay layout LINE STATUS indicator Lit when sending/receiving faxes, blinking when when the first overlay is opened receiving data.
Page 15 REPORT key Press this key to print out a report of a fax transaction and also when receiving a confidential fax. ENTRY key Used when entering various information. Rapid keys (01 to 10) Press one of these keys to automatically dial a number. Light and dark keys and indicators Press these keys to adjust the exposure for scanning an original.
Page 16: Turning Power "On" And "Off
TURNING POWER "ON" AND "OFF" To turn the power on and off, use the power switch located on the left side of the cabinet. Turning Power "ON" To use the fax or copier, turn the power switch located on the left side of the cabinet to the "ON"...
Page 17: Turning Power "Off
TURNING POWER "ON" AND "OFF" Turning Power "OFF" You do not need to turn the power off unless you are trying to clear an alarm, removing foreign substances from within the machine, or moving the machine. Do not turn off power while using the fax machine. If you turn off the power, you will not be able to receive faxes.
Page 18: Selecting Fax Mode
TURNING POWER "ON" AND "OFF" Selecting Fax Mode This model has two modes: copier mode and fax mode. When the fax mode indicator above the COPY/FAX key is lit, you can use the machine as a fax. When the copier mode indicator is lit, you can use the machine as a copier. To change from copier mode to fax mode, press the COPY/FAX key.
Page 19: Before Starting Enter Your Information And Make Settings
BEFORE STARTING ENTER YOUR INFORMATION AND MAKE SETTINGS After placing the fax and before using it, you must enter the following information. Entering Your Telephone Number and Name Enter the telephone number and name of the person using this machine. The telephone number and name that you enter will be printed at the top of the each page on the recipient's copy when you send a fax.
Page 20: Auditing Accounts
AUDITING ACCOUNTS When auditing has been set, total fax sending and receiving times and other information can be tracked for each audit account that can send faxes (maximum of 20 accounts). Also, for each audit account you can print out a report containing information such as total fax sending times and total page counts.
Page 21: About Originals
ABOUT ORIGINALS Transmittable Originals Original Size Smallest Original Size Largest Original Size 297mm × 1000mm* Using the SPF *You can set long originals. A5 (210mm × 148mm) Using the original table A3 (297mm × 420mm) You can send originals other than the standard sizes (A3, B4, A4/A4R, A5). * About long originals...
Page 22: About The Spf
ABOUT THE SPF Using the SPF, you can place a number of originals, and they are fed in one sheet at a time and scanned into memory. If you have a lot of originals you do not have to feed them one sheet at a time, reducing time spent at the fax machine. Usable Originals Paper Weight and Quantity 56g/m...
Page 23: Setting Originals
SETTING ORIGINALS Using the SPF Confirm that there are no originals on the original table, and gently close the document feeder cover. Adjust the original guides to the width of your originals. Stack the pages of the original, and place them face up in the document feeder area.
Page 24: Using The Original Table
SETTING ORIGINALS Using the Original Table When sending a fax from the original table, set the original on the original table, close the document feeder Note cover, confirm that the original size is correctly set, and send the fax. Set the original on the original table. Open the document feeder cover and place the original face down on the original table.
Page 25 SETTING ORIGINALS [When using the AR-160/AR-161] Press the ORIGINAL SIZE ENTER key to choose the sending size. The indicator for the size you chose lights up and the original is scanned. If the original size that you have selected is smaller than the size of your original, part of the original is cut off.
Page 26 SELECTING FAX RESOLUTION EXPOSURE CONTROL • After setting the original, you can select the size and character resolution according to the type of original and also select the exposure. Selecting the Fax Resolution In fax mode, set the originals, and press the Resolution key.
Page 27: Selecting Fax Resolution Exposure Control
SELECTING FAX RESOLUTION • EXPOSURE CONTROL Selecting the Exposure In fax mode, set the originals, and press the light and dark keys ( Initially the exposure indicator is not lit and exposure control is automatic. To darken the exposure, press the key.
Page 28: About Convenient Dialling
ABOUT CONVENIENT DIALLING Auto Dialling This model has an easy to use auto dialling feature. Frequently used fax numbers and names can be entered, easily dialed to send faxes, and searched. (See page 2-7) Rapid Dialling (35 rapid keys available) By simply pressing a rapid key (01 to 35) you can dial the number stored for that rapid key.
Page 29: Redial
ABOUT CONVENIENT DIALLING Redial On this model, the last fax number or telephone number dialed is stored in memory. Press the REDIAL/PAUSE key to automatically dial this number again. If you pressed any of the numeric keys during the last phone call sometimes you cannot correctly redial the number.
Page 31: Sending Faxes
SENDING FAXES How to Send Faxes This section explains how to send faxes to a recipient whose fax machine is set up for automatic reception. Sending When Using the SPF In fax mode, place the originals face up in the document feeder tray.
Page 32: Sending Faxes
SENDING FAXES Dial the fax number. If you make a mistake, pressing the CLEAR key erases the digits of the number you entered one at a time. You can also use redial to dial a number again. (See page 1-17) PRESS START KEY 1234 Press the START key.
Page 33 SENDING FAXES About manual sending and receiving About Error Correction Mode (ECM) You can perform manual sending and receiving with the Sometimes when sending a fax, line noise and interference can cause characters on the fax to be extension telephone. distorted.
Page 34 SENDING FAXES When Using the Original Table Use the original table for setting originals that cannot be placed in the SPF (for example, books and OHP film). (See page 1-10) In fax mode, place the originals on the original table. (See page 1-12) Set the pages one at a time, starting with the first page.
Page 35 SENDING FAXES Press the START key. The original is scanned into memory. START:CONT.READ #KEY:END OF SET When scanning is finished, you can set the next page on the original table and press the START key. Repeat this procedure until all of the originals have been scanned. If you want to change the original size, press the ORIGINAL SIZE ENTER key.
Page 36: About Memory Send Mode
SENDING FAXES About Memory Send Mode If the MEMORY indicator is lit, the fax machine is in memory mode. When this is the case, originals are scanned into memory, you can dial a fax number and send the originals. Selecting Memory Mode Check the MEMORY indicator.
Page 37: How To Use Auto Dialling
Perform one of the following operations. Example Using Rapid/Group Dialling Press a rapid key (01 to 35). Example SHARP 987-654-3210 Using Speed Dialling Press the SPEED DIAL key, and using the numeric keys input a 3- digit number (000 to 149).
Page 38 SENDING FAXES Using the Search Dialling Press the SEARCH DIAL key. SEARCH DIAL ENTER 3 DIGITS Open the rapid key overlay, enter the first three characters of the name you are searching for, and press the ENTER key. You can also look for a name by pressing the left arrow key ( ) or right arrow key ( Press the left arrow key (...
Page 39 You can also look for a name by pressing the left arrow key ( ) or right arrow key ( Press the left arrow key ( ) or right arrow key ( ) until the name you are looking for is displayed. Example SEARCH DIAL SHARP CO.
Page 40 SENDING FAXES Press the ENTER key. PRESS START TO READ Press the START key. When scanning is finished, you can set the next page on the original table and press the START key. Repeat this procedure until all of the originals have been scanned. If you want to change the original size, press the ORIGINAL SIZE ENTER key.
Page 41: Dual Access
SENDING FAXES Dual Access While the fax is busy receiving a fax or using memory sending, you can reserve the next fax transmission. This is called dual access. The send operation is the same as a normal send operation. While setting the next fax Set the originals.
Page 42: Cancelling A Fax Transmission Or Reception
Press the "1" key. The sender/recipient's name or fax number is displayed in the lower part of the display. Example PRESS START KEY SHARP Cancelling To elect not to cancel a fax... Press the "2" key. Press the START key.
Page 43: Cancelling A Fax Transmission Or Reception
If there is no job waiting, the message NOT STORED is displayed and the fax machine returns the initial state. Note Press the right arrow key ( ) to select the job to cancel. Example FILE 002,10:50 SHARP :RECALL03 Press the CLEAR key. Example PRESS START TO CLEAR SHARP :RECALL03 Cancelling To elect not to cancel a fax...
Page 44: Receiving Faxes
RECEIVING FAXES To receive faxes ensure that paper is set in the paper tray. See the "LOADING COPY PAPER" section of the copier operation manual. A4 size portrait ( ) and landscape ( ) orientations are Note automatically sensed when the fax is recieved, so you do not need to supply paper in both orientations. When changing the size of paper in the tray, first adjust the paper tray guides, then perform a paper size setting operation.
Page 45: About Receiving Modes
RECEIVING FAXES About Receiving Modes This sections describes how to change from automatic reception mode to manual mode, and how to change back to automatic reception mode again. To use manual mode, you need an extension telephone. Also, you must change the connection Note setting to "ON"...
Page 46: How To Receive Faxes
On models without a job separator tray, received faxes are deposited in the paper output tray. If your model does not have the optional job separator tray, you can have an authorised SHARP dealer install Note one. (See page 6-1) The rest of the illustrations in this manual show models equipped with the job separator tray.
Page 47: About Substitute Reception
RECEIVING FAXES About Substitute Reception If you are using the copy function and a fax comes while there is a paper jam or the machine runs out of paper or toner, the fax is stored in memory (substitute reception), and the message "FAX RCVD IN MEMORY" is displayed. If the error condition is corrected, the fax will print out automatically.
Page 48: When Using Manual Sending And Receiving
WHEN USING MANUAL SENDING AND RECEIVING In Fax Mode You need to use the SPEAKER key or an extension telephone to perform manual sending and receiving. For information about connecting an extension telephone see page 4-7. When the extension telephone rings, pick up the handset and converse.
Page 49: Entering Auto Dialling Information
ENTERING AUTO DIALLING INFORMATION This model has an easy to use auto dialling feature. Frequently used fax numbers and names can be entered and easily dialed to send faxes. About the display for entering auto dialling information corrections erasing This alphanumeric code is explained in the chart below. Note R01= Character...
Page 50 ENTERING AUTO DIALLING INFORMATION Press the "1" key. Select to set rapid key information. RAPID KEY ENTER RAPID KEY Press a rapid key (01 to 35) for which you want to enter information. Example R01= ENTER FAX # If a rapid key already has information set, a correction message is displayed.
Page 51 ENTERING AUTO DIALLING INFORMATION Press the number "1" or "2" key to set chain dialling. For normal number entry, select "2 = CANCEL." Note If you press the "1" key and select "1 = SET" chain dial entry begins, and you return to step 3. For more information about chain dialling, see page 3-42.
Page 52 The display panel shows the recipient's name so you can change the information. Example PRESS START KEY LAST SHARP Enter changes to the recipient's name using the alphabetic character entry keys and press the START key. You can enter a maximum of 20 characters.
Page 53 ENTERING AUTO DIALLING INFORMATION Continue with steps 8 to 11 in the section "How to Enter Rapid Dialling Information." (See page 2-21) When correcting rapid dialling information that you entered, pressing the START key skips over any Note information that you do not want to change. Erasing Rapid Dialling Information From the fax mode, press the ENTRY key.
Page 54 ENTERING AUTO DIALLING INFORMATION Press the START key. After erasing the rapid key number, you return to step 2. If you want to erase more rapid key information, repeat steps 3 through 5. After you have erased all the rapid dialling information you want to, press the CLEAR ALL key.
Page 55: Entering Speed Dialling Information Corrections Erasing
ENTERING AUTO DIALLING INFORMATION Entering Speed Dialling Information Corrections Erasing By entering speed dialling information, you can dial numbers without using the numeric keys by simply pressing the SPEED DIAL key, entering a 3-digit number (000 to 149), and pressing the START key. You can enter up to 150 speed dial numbers.
Page 56 ENTERING AUTO DIALLING INFORMATION Enter the recipient's fax number using the numeric keys. You can enter a maximum of 40 digits. If you need to enter a pause between any digits of the number, press the REDIAL/PAUSE key. A pause that you enter is displayed as a hyphen (-) character. The pause time is set with a user program.
Page 57 ENTERING AUTO DIALLING INFORMATION Select the international transmission mode using keys 1 through 4. 1: NO 2: MODE 1 3: MODE 2 4: MODE 3 Instead of choosing a number, you can use the left arrow key ( ) or right arrow key ( ) and press the ENTER key to select the international transmission mode.
Page 58 The display panel shows the recipient's name so you can change the information. Example PRESS START KEY LAST SHARP Enter changes to the recipient's name using the alphabetic character entry keys and press the START key. You can enter a maximum of 20 characters.
Page 59 ENTERING AUTO DIALLING INFORMATION Continue with steps 9 to 12 in the section "How to Enter Speed Dialling Information." (See page 2-26, 2-27) When correcting speed dialling information that you entered, pressing the START key skips over any Note information that you do not want to change. Erasing Speed Dialling Information From the fax mode, press the ENTRY key.
Page 60 ENTERING AUTO DIALLING INFORMATION Press the START key. Example PRESS START TO CLEAR SPEED # S123 Press the START key. After erasing the speed dialling number, you return to step 3. If you want to erase more speed dial numbers, repeat steps 3 through 6. After you have erased all the speed dialling numbers you want to, press the CLEAR ALL key.
Page 61: Entering Group Dialling Information Additions Erasing
ENTERING AUTO DIALLING INFORMATION Entering Group Dialling Information Additions Erasing By entering group dialling information, you can dial several fax numbers automatically without using the numeric keys, having to press a series of rapid keys, or using speed dialling. Simply press the rapid key in which the group information has been stored.
Page 62 ENTERING AUTO DIALLING INFORMATION Enter the group information. You can enter fax numbers by pressing one or more rapid keys, entering speed dial numbers, and by using the numeric keys. You can enter a maximum of 100 numbers in a group key. Example G06= PRESS START LAST...
Page 63 ENTERING AUTO DIALLING INFORMATION Adding to Group Dialling Information Perform steps 1 to 3 in the section "How to Enter Group Dialling Information" (See page 2-31), and continue with step 2 in this section. Press a rapid dial key (01 to 35) in which group dialling information that you want to add to is stored.
Page 64 ENTERING AUTO DIALLING INFORMATION When you are finished adding to the group dialling information, press the START key. PRESS START KEY LAST --: The currently entered name is displayed here. Use the alphabetic entry keys to change the group name, and press the START key. You can enter a maximum of 20 characters.
Page 65 ENTERING AUTO DIALLING INFORMATION Erasing Group Dialling Information There are two ways to erase group dialling information-erasing the entire group and erasing only certain numbers from a group. From fax mode, press the ENTRY key. Press the "3" key. GROUP KEY 1=SET, 2=CLEAR Instead of pressing the "3"...
Page 66 ENTERING AUTO DIALLING INFORMATION Enter the fax number you want to erase. With rapid keys, speed dial numbers, or the numeric keys, enter the numbers you want to erase. Press the START key. FAX # CLEAR 1=CONTINUE, 2=END Press the number "1" or "2" key. When selecting "1"...
Page 67: How To Enter Characters
HOW TO ENTER CHARACTERS Enter characters for the recipient's name for rapid keys, speed dial numbers, and group dial keys and also for entering program names. You can also enter characters in conjunction with the SEARCH DIAL key to search for a fax number. You can select alphanumeric characters and symbols.
Page 68 If you pressed, the SHIFT key to enter lower case characters, you can press the SHIFT key again to switch back to upper case characters. To enter spaces, press the SPACE key. PRESS START KEY LAST SHARP If you are finished entering characters, press the START key. Character entry is complete.
Page 69 HOW TO ENTER CHARACTERS When you make a mistake If you made a mistake, press the CLEAR key ( ) once and the previously entered character, the one to the immediate left of the cursor, is erased. PRESS START KEY LAST SHAK_ Press the CLEAR key ( PRESS START KEY LAST...
Page 71: Functions 1
BROADCASTING Using this function you can send an original to several fax machines with one operation. Originals for transmission are scanned into memory, and are sent to the designated recipients in order. This feature is useful if for example you need to send a report to several departments in your company.
Page 72: How To Use Broadcasting
BROADCASTING How to Use Broadcasting Set the original, select the appropriate original size, resolution, and exposure, then perform the following operation. In fax mode, press the BROADCAST key. BROADCAST MODE DIAL: Enter the recipient's fax number using the numeric keys. You can also use the rapid key, speed dialling, group dialling, or the redial key (redials the fax number for the first broadcast location).
Page 73: Timer Operations
TIMER OPERATIONS You can schedule a fax sending or polling operation, etc. up to one week in advance. This is useful for when you will not be in the office or when you want to send faxes when phone rates are cheapest. Your fax machine Recipient beep...
Page 74: Timer Operations
TIMER OPERATIONS When setting timer operations Set the original, select the appropriate original size, resolution, and exposure, then perform the following operation. In fax mode, press the SENDING OPTIONS key. SENDING OPTIONS PRESS (1-6) Press the "1" key. TIMER MODE 1=SET, 2=CLEAR Instead of pressing the "1"...
Page 75 TIMER OPERATIONS Press the START key. After you select the time, enter the days as described in the next step. ENTER DAY CODE(0-7) 6=SAT, 7=NO SELECTED Enter the day using the numeric keys (0 to 7). The day codes are as follows: 0: Sunday 4: Thursday 1: Monday...
Page 76 TIMER OPERATIONS When Cancelling Timer Operations When cancelling timer operations, you must use the timer operation number. First print out the list of timer operations to confirm the timer operation number. (See page 5-3) Perform steps 1 and 2 in the "When setting timer operations"...
Page 77: Confidential Faxing
Recipient To use this function, the recipient must have a SHARP fax machine that has the confidential fax function. (On this model you can use up to 10 confidential boxes.) For more information, see the manual for the recipient's fax machine.
Page 78: How To Use Confidential Faxing
CONFIDENTIAL FAXING How to Use Confidential Faxing When Sending a Confidential Fax Before you can send a confidential fax, please confirm that the recipient's model also has this function. On models that do not allow you to enter the confidential box number you cannot send confidential faxes.
Page 79 CONFIDENTIAL FAXING When Printing out Received Confidential Faxes When a confidential fax is received, the Confidential Reception List is printed out, and the message RCVD CONF. FAX appears in the display. Use the following procedure to print out the confidential fax. In fax mode, press the REPORT key.
Page 80 CONFIDENTIAL FAXING Enter the 4-digit passcode using the numeric keys. As you enter the passcode, the hyphens (-) in on the display change to asterisks (*). If the passcode you enter is correct, the confidential fax begins printing. Cancelling When you made a mistake entering the confidential box number or passcode...
Page 81: Relay Request
Recipient B Recipient C You can only use this function if the fax machine that is the relay station is Sharp's model having the relay request function. Confirm that the relay station fax machine has this feature. To make a relay request, your fax number must be entered into the relay passcode of the relay station fax machine. Also, when your fax machine serves as a relay station for relay broadcast, the requesting fax machine's fax number must be entered into the relay passcode of your fax machine.
Page 82: Entering Relay Groups
RELAY REQUEST Entering Relay Groups Before making a relay request, you must enter the relay group information (relay station, recipient). (The maximum number of recipients depends on the relay station's restrictions on rapid dial, speed dial, group dial, and fax numbers.) You can enter a up to 10 relay groups.
Page 83 RELAY REQUEST Enter the relay group number using the numeric keys. Example PRESS START KEY GROUP #(01-10) Press the START key. ENTER RELAY STATION ENTER STATION # If the relay group number you entered has already been entered, you return to step 2. Enter a relay group number Note that has not already been entered, or erase the information for the number you want to use.
Page 84 RELAY REQUEST Enter the recipient's fax number using the numeric keys. The way that you enter the number depends on the dialling method selected in step 8. When selecting rapid dialling Enter the number (01 to 99) using the numeric keys. Press the START key.
Page 85 RELAY REQUEST When Erasing Relay Group Information Perform steps 1 and 2 in the "When Entering Relay Group Information" section. (See page 3-12) Press the "2" key. RELAY GROUP CLEAR GROUP #(01-10) Enter the relay group number (01 to 10) of the relay group you want to erase.
Page 86: How To Use The Relay Request Function
RELAY REQUEST How to Use the Relay Request Function You can use the relay request function to send a relay request to the designated relay group. You cannot use the relay request function with more than one relay group at the same time. In fax mode, press the SENDING OPTIONS key.
Page 87: Polling
POLLING You can request that another fax machine automatically send an original to your fax machine when the other fax machine performs an operation. This is called polling. You can use this function only when the other fax machine has G3 or Super G3 mode compatibility. You can schedule only one polling operation as a timer operation.
Page 88: How To Use The Polling Function
POLLING How to Use the Polling Function Use the following procedure. In fax mode, press the SENDING OPTIONS key. Press the "5" key. POLLING MODE ENTER STATION # Instead of pressing the "5" key you can also press the left arrow key ) or right arrow key ( ) until this message appears and press the ENTER key.
Page 89 POLLING When using serial polling In fax mode, press the SENDING OPTIONS key. Press the "6" key. SERIAL POLL MODE ENTER STATION # Instead of pressing the "6" key you can also press the left arrow key ) or right arrow key ( ) until this message appears and press the ENTER key.
Page 90: How To Use Memory Polling
POLLING How to Use Memory Polling You can allow others to poll your fax machine and send them an original that has been previously read into memory (memory polling). If you have originals set for other operations, you can still perform memory polling. The fax machine cannot send the original if you simply place the original in the SPF or on the original table (it must be read into memory first).
Page 91 POLLING Press the "1" key. The original that you scan is added to the original that is already in memory. MEMORY POLL MODE 1=1TIME, 2=REPEAT Press the number "1" or "2" key. If you press the "1" key, the original in memory is used for polling once and then automatically erased.
Page 92 POLLING When Erasing a Memory Polling Original In fax mode, press the SENDING OPTIONS key. Press the "4" key. MEMORY POLL MODE 1=SET, 2=CLEAR Instead of pressing the "4" key you can also press the left arrow key ) or right arrow key ( ) until this message appears and press the ENTER key.
Page 93: Giving Others Permission To Poll Your Fax (Polling Security)
Enter the fax number of fax polled machines you want to allow to poll your fax machine [Preparation] Polling security using the system number and ID number (SHARP fax machines only) [Preparation] [When polling] Polling fax beep Enter the system number...
Page 94 Entering ID Numbers This number is used for polling security. You can use this number only with other SHARP fax machines (certain models only). You enter the ID number and it is compared with the system number of fax machines that want to allow to poll your fax machine.
Page 95: Programs
PROGRAMS By first entering the operation steps, you can perform a fax operation by pressing only one button. You can also set the day and time in a manner similar to a timer operation. This function is useful for example, if you frequently send daily reports to the same person.
Page 96 PROGRAMS When Entering Programs Press the ENTRY key. ENTRY MODE PRESS (1-5) Press the "4" key. PROGRAM KEY 1=SET, 2=CLEAR Instead of pressing the "4" key you can also press the left arrow key ) or right arrow key ( ) until this message appears and press the ENTER key.
Page 97 PROGRAMS Enter the program name in using the character entry keys. You can enter up to 20 characters. For more information about entering characters, see the "HOW TO ENTER CHARACTERS" section. (See page 2-37) If you do not need a program name, continue with the next step. Press the ENTER key.
Page 98 PROGRAMS Enter the day using the numeric keys (0 to 7). The day codes are as follows: 0: Sunday 4: Thursday 1: Monday 5: Friday 2: Tuesday 6: Saturday 3: Wednesday 7: no selected When you do not want to enter a specific day, enter press the "7" key. Instead of pressing the keys from "0"...
Page 99 PROGRAMS Normal Sending Press the "1" key. SEND MODE ENTER STATION # Instead of pressing the "1" key you can also press the left arrow key ) or right arrow key ( ) until this message appears and press the ENTER key.
Page 100 PROGRAMS Press the START key. CONTRAST 1=SKIP, 2=SET Press the number "1" or "2" key to select the exposure setting. When selecting "1" Resolution setting is skipped and you proceed with step 22. When selecting "2" You can set the exposure. PRESS CONTRAST KEY PRESS START LAST Set the exposure using the light and dark keys.
Page 101 PROGRAMS Press one of the keys from 1 to 6 to select a transmisson message. (See page 4-3) 1. CONFIDENTIAL 2. PLS. DISTRIBUTE 3. URGENT 4. PLS. CALL BACK 5. IMPORTANT 6. NO MESSAGE After selecting a message, you return to step 5. You can enter other programs.
Page 102 PROGRAMS Broadcast Sending Press the "2" key. BROADCAST MODE DIAL: Instead of pressing the "2" key you can also press the left arrow key ) or right arrow key ( ) until this message appears and press the ENTER key. Enter the recipient's fax number.
Page 103 PROGRAMS Confidential Sending Press the "3" key. CONF. TX MODE BOX #(00-99) Instead of pressing the "3" key you can also press the left arrow key ) or right arrow key ( ) until this message appears and press the ENTER key.
Page 104 PROGRAMS Relay Request Press the "4" key. RELAY TX MODE GROUP #(01-10) Instead of pressing the "4" key you can also press the left arrow key ) or right arrow key ( ) until this message appears and press the ENTER key.
Page 105 PROGRAMS Polling Press the "5" key. POLLING MODE ENTER STATION # Instead of pressing the "5" key you can also press the left arrow key ) or right arrow key ( ) until this message appears and press the ENTER key. Enter the recipient's fax number.
Page 106 PROGRAMS Serial Polling Press the "6" key. SERIAL POLL MODE ENTER STATION # Instead of pressing the "6" key you can also press the left arrow key ) or right arrow key ( ) until this message appears and press the ENTER key.
Page 107 PROGRAMS Memory Polling Press the "7" key. MEMORY POLL MODE 1=1TIME, 2=REPEAT Instead of pressing the "7" key you can also press the left arrow key ) or right arrow key ( ) until this message appears and press the ENTER key.
Page 108 PROGRAMS When Erasing Programs Before erasing a program, print out the Program List and confirm the entered information. (See page 5-4) You cannot modify a program once you have entered it. You must erase the program completely, then enter the program again making the desired changes. Follow steps 1 and 2 in the "When Entering Programs"...
Page 109: How To Use Programs
PROGRAMS How to Use Programs In fax mode, set the original (except in the case of polling or serial polling), press the program key, and the operation is automatically performed. In the case of a program that executes at a certain time, the program is scheduled for that time. In fax mode, set the original.
Page 110: Dual Access
DUAL ACCESS When you are receiving a fax or performing memory sending, you prepare to send the next fax. The job that you prepare is automatically sent when the current operation finishes. You prepare the job for sending in the same manner as preparing for a normal sending operation.
Page 111: How To Set Dual Access
DUAL ACCESS How to Set Dual Access The method for setting dual access depends on the operation type. The procedure for using a fax function in a dual access operation is the same as that for using the function normally. Refer to the page listed for the function you want to use.
Page 112: Chain Dialling
CHAIN DIALLING Use the chain dialling function to add a dialling prefix to the recipient’s fax number. For example, depending one the day, time, and location of the recipient you may want to use different long distance providers, for which you need different dialling prefixes. In this way you can automatically dial the recipient’s fax number and save money on telephone charges.
Page 113: Fax Data Transfer Mode
FAX DATA TRANSFER MODE When the fax machine runs out of paper or toner and you cannot print out faxes, data received using substitute reception can be transferred to another fax machine for printing.(Substitute reception-See page 2-17) Your fax machine Receiving fax machine beep Enter user program 109.
Page 115: Functions 2
Select the cover sheet function DATE : 12-NOV-1999 FRI 10:00 : SERVICE CENTRE Fax is sent. FAX # : 0333829161 FROM : SHARP FAX # : 0666211221 beep PAGES : 02PAGES WERE SENT (INCLUDING THIS PAGE) Fax is received Recipient Set this function before sending.
Page 116: Selecting Whether To Send A Cover Sheet
COVER SHEET FUNCTION Selecting Whether to Send a Cover Sheet When Setting In fax mode, press the FUNCTION key, then press the "2" key. COVER SHEET SET 1=OFF, 2=ON Instead of pressing the "2" key you can also press the left arrow key ) or right arrow key ( ) until this message appears and press the ENTER key.
Page 117: Fax Transmission Message
DATE : 12-NOV-1999 FRI 10:20 : SERVICE CENTRE Fax is sent FAX # : 0333829161 FROM : SHARP FAX # : 0666211221 beep PAGES : 02PAGES WERE SENT (INCLUDING THIS PAGE) If you do not send a cover sheet,...
Page 118: How To Set The Transmission Message
FAX TRANSMISSION MESSAGE How to Set the Transmission Message If you want to send a transmission message, you must set it each time you make a transmission. In fax mode, press the FUNCTION key, then press the "3" key. TX MESSAGE SET PRESS (1-6) Instead of pressing the "3"...
Page 119: Index
INDEX This function allows you to print an idex mark on the top of received faxes. The position of the index mark shifts with each successive page, so ordering the received faxes is easy. Your fax machine beep Select index mark setting with a user program (See page Appendix-24)
Page 120: Extension Telephone Installation
EXTENSION TELEPHONE INSTALLATION You can connect this fax machine to an existing telephone that you have. You can use the extension telephone to make telephone calls and in fax receiving mode. (when the telephone is connected to the TEL socket.) You cannot connect a device other than a telephone to the fax machine.
Page 121: How To Connect The Telephone
If you have a phone with a different type of cord, inquire Note at the place where you bought your phone, or at a SHARP dealer. How to Use an Extension Telephone [When conversing] You can make calls and receive calls as you would on any telephone.
Page 122 EXTENSION TELEPHONE INSTALLATION When you can generate digital tone signals Press "5" " " " " on the extension phone. The machine enters the fax reception mode. Replace the handset. When a fax call comes and you pick up the handset, the number you enter to receive the fax (5) is called the Note remote number.
Page 123: Printing
PRINTING You can confirm the contents of settings and entered information by printing a report. You can print out a report even during sending or confidential reception. The characters on the printed reports are lighter than the examples in this chapter. Note About Reports you can Print Activity Report List...
Page 124 NO REL FUNC When making a relay request The other fax machine does not have the relay fax function. The other fax is not a SHARP product. REL REQ FAIL When making a relay request The automatic dialling number was not entered in the other fax machine.
Page 125: Timer List
PRINTING Timer List You can print a list of timer or dual access operations that are currently set. Example P. 01 TIMER LIST 1 0 - D E C - 1 9 9 9 F R I 1 4 : 3 0 TIMER MODE FILE RESERVED...
Page 126: Group List
PRINTING Group List You can print out a list of group dialling numbers. Example P.01 GROUP LIST 10-DEC-1999 FRI 14:54 GROUP NAME RECEIVER XXXX RAPID # SPEED # : XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXX SPEED # XXX XXX XXXX : XXXXXXX : XXXXXXXX : XXXXXX Program List You can print a list of entered programs.
Page 127 PRINTING Passcode List You can print a list of your fax information and polling security information. Example PASSCODE LIST 1 0-D E C- 1999 F R I 15 : 3 5 POLL SECURITY XXXX SYSTEM # X XX X ID # XXXX XXXX PASSCODE #...
Page 128 PRINTING Relay Group List You can print a list of the entered relay groups. Example P. 01 RELAY GROUP LIST 1 0 - D E C - 1 9 9 9 F R I 1 6 : 1 5 RECEIVER'S # REL # FAX # XXXXXXX...
Page 129: Transaction Report
PRINTING Transaction Report You can print a transaction report to after an operation to check the result. You can print out a transaction report automatically with a user program. You can choose the following ways of printing transaction reports. (See page Appendix-21) When Printing Reports for Transmissions Print a transaction report after every transmission operation.
Page 130: How To Print
PRINTING How to Print From the message display, select the type of list or report that you want to print. The activity report can be automatically printed by setting a user program. (See page Appendix-21) In fax mode, press the REPORT key. PRINT SELECTION 1=LIST, 2=CONF.
Page 131: Error Messages And Signals
ERROR MESSAGES AND SIGNALS You can confirm the status of the fax machine by the audible signals it generates and by the messages that appear on the message display. When any of the following messages appear, take the action listed below. Message display Meaning Action...
Page 132: Error Messages And Signals
ERROR MESSAGES AND SIGNALS Automatic Self-Diagnotic Function This model has an automatic self-diagnostic function which stops operation when there an error. When the interruption occurs in fax mode, the following messages are displayed. Display Cause and Remedy Alphanumeric characters are blinking in the copy quantity Determine the type of error by looking at the alarm display and an alarm indicator is lit or blinking.
Page 133: Supplies And Optional Equipment
Fax memory upgrades AR-MM5 (2MB fax memory module) AR-MM6 (4MB fax memory module) AR-MM7 (8MB fax memory module) Job separator tray kit AR-TR2 *You can order optional equipment from your authorized SHARP dealer. Optional equipment can be installed by your dealer.
Page 134: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING When the fax function has a problem and does not function properly, please try to identify the problem using the following chart. Problem Check and Remedy Page Check to see if there is an error message on Fix the problem according the the error Nothing happens.
Page 135: Specifications
Actual times depend on the original, recipient fax type, and line conditions. As a part of our policy of continuous improvement, SHARP reserves the right to make design and specification changes for product improvement without prior notice. The performance specification figures indicated are nominal values of production...
Page 137: Appendix
USER PROGRAM LIST The user programs for the fax function are listed below. You can use these programs only after entering the user program number. Number Program Name Function Page P101 DEPARTMENT CODE SETTING Set to restrict the use of the fax function to certain Appendix-5 departments.
Page 138 USER PROGRAM LIST Number Program Name Function Page P124 AUTO REDUCE TX SETTING Set to control the automatic reduction of faxes before Appendix-18 transmission. P125 ROTATE TX SETTING Set to control whether the image of the original is Appendix-18 rotated before transmission. P131 OWN PASSCODE SET Use to enter your own name and telephone number.
Page 139: How To Use User Programs
HOW TO USE USER PROGRAMS You cannot change user programs during a fax transmission or reception. Select fax mode. If the copier mode indicator is lit, press the COPY/FAX key. Press and hold the light ( ) key for more than 5 seconds.
Page 140 HOW TO USE USER PROGRAMS Follow the instructions that start on the next page for specific information about setting user programs. When setting user programs, the current settings and options are shown on the display panel. Note When you want to exit from the middle of a user program, press the light ( ) key.
Page 141 ENTERING INFORMATION AND SETTING PROGRAMS (P101-P161) When using the fax function, user programs from P101 to P161 allow you enter your fax number and name and to use convenient functions. You can also change or cancel the settings of various fax functions. P101 DEPARTMENT CODE SETTING Set to restrict the use of the fax function to certain departments.
Page 142 ENTERING INFORMATION AND SETTING PROGRAMS (P101-P161) When selecting "2" to disable auditing Press the "2" key. When erasing entered account numbers Press the "1" key. DEPT. CODE SET 1=SET, 2=CLEAR Press the "2" key. ENTER DEPT. CODE Enter the 3-digit account number using the numeric keys. The hyphens in the display (-) change to numbers.
Page 143 ENTERING INFORMATION AND SETTING PROGRAMS (P101-P161) P104 SPEAKER VOLUME SETTING Use P104 to increase or decrease the volume of the speaker (used for on-hook dialling, alarms, completion tones, etc.). Initially, the speaker is set to LOW, and the ringer is set to MIDDLE. When you enter P104, the following message is displayed.
Page 144 ENTERING INFORMATION AND SETTING PROGRAMS (P101-P161) P106 EXTENSION TEL. SETTING User program 106 to connect an extension telephone. Initially, this program is set to "ON". When you enter P106, the following message is displayed. P106:EXTENSION TEL. Press the START key. EXTENSION TEL.
Page 145 ENTERING INFORMATION AND SETTING PROGRAMS (P101-P161) P109 FW. RX DATA SETTING FOR FAX DATA TRANSFER Use P109 to enter the transferring fax number for the Fax Data Transfer Mode. This function is used when you cannot use the fax function, for example when the unit runs out of toner, a misfeed occurs, or a copy job is in progress. When this happens, received faxes are read into memory and then sent to a different fax machine for printing.
Page 146 ENTERING INFORMATION AND SETTING PROGRAMS (P101-P161) P111 RECALL INTERVAL (BUSY) SETTING Use program P111 to change the interval for dial retries when the recipient's line is busy. Initially, the interval in this program is set to 3 minutes. When you enter P111, the following message is displayed. P111:RECALL INTERVAL (BUSY) Press the START key.
Page 147 ENTERING INFORMATION AND SETTING PROGRAMS (P101-P161) P114 RECALL TIMES (LINE ERROR) SETTING Use program P114 to change the number of retry attempts when there is a transmission error. Initially, the number of retries is set to 1. When you enter P114, the following message is displayed. P114:RECALL TIMES (LINE ERROR) Press the START key.
Page 148 ENTERING INFORMATION AND SETTING PROGRAMS (P101-P161) P117 # OF RINGS AUTO RX SETTING Use program P117 to set the number of rings for automatic reception. Initially, this program is set to 2 times. When you enter P117, the following message is displayed. P117:# OF RINGS AUTO Press the START key.
Page 149 ENTERING INFORMATION AND SETTING PROGRAMS (P101-P161) P119 PASSCODE # SETTING Use program P119 to create passcodes that contain the phone numbers of fax machines you want to allow to poll your fax machine. You can create a maximum of 10 passcodes. You can print out a list of the passcodes and phone numbers you have entered.
Page 150 ID numbers for polling security. The ID number can only be used with certain SHARP models. The ID number contains the system number of the polling fax machine. You can enter up to 10 ID numbers for polling security.
Page 151 Use program P121 to enter the system number of your fax machines. This number is used when you want your fax machine to poll another fax machine. System numbers can only be used with certain SHARP models. You can print out the system number you have entered.
Page 152 ENTERING INFORMATION AND SETTING PROGRAMS (P101-P161) Press the START key. The following message is displayed. Example ENTER CONF. CODE PASSCODE # If you entered a previously entered confidential box number, you return to the user program display. Enter the 4-digit passcode using the numeric keys. Press the START key.
Page 153 Use program P123 to create relay passcodes of fax machines that you want to allow to make relay requests to your fax machine. Relay passcodes can only be used with certain SHARP models and contain the sender's fax number. You can create a list of up to 10 relay passcodes.
Page 154 ENTERING INFORMATION AND SETTING PROGRAMS (P101-P161) P124 AUTO REDUCE TX SETTING Use program P124 to control the automatic reduction of faxes before transmission, depending on the paper size of the receiving fax machine. If you do not set automatic reduction and the paper size of the receiving fax machine is too small, some of the fax image will be lost.
Page 155 ENTERING INFORMATION AND SETTING PROGRAMS (P101-P161) P131 OWN PASSCODE SET Use program P131 to enter your own name and telephone number. The name and telephone number that you enter here is printed on the recipient's copy of faxes you send. You can register only one name and telephone number. You can print out the name and telephone number that you entered.
Page 156 ENTERING INFORMATION AND SETTING PROGRAMS (P101-P161) P132 RX REDUCE SET Use program P132 to automatically reduce the size of received faxes to fit the available paper size. Initially, this program is set to "ON". When you enter P132, the following message is displayed. P132:AUTO RCV REDUCE Press the START key.
Page 157 ENTERING INFORMATION AND SETTING PROGRAMS (P101-P161) P134 TRAY SELECT IN RCV. PRINT SETTING Use program P134 to specify automatic paper selection or a specific tray that holds the paper for printing received faxes. Initially, this program is set to automatic paper selection. When you enter P134, the following message is displayed.
Page 158 ENTERING INFORMATION AND SETTING PROGRAMS (P101-P161) Press one of the following keys. Select the printing condition for broadcast operations. "1" key: ALWAYS PRINT "2" key: ERROR ONLY "3" key: NEVER PRINT Press the left or right arrow keys ( ) to change between screens. BROADCAST 1=ALWAYS PRINTS BROADCAST...
Page 159 ENTERING INFORMATION AND SETTING PROGRAMS (P101-P161) P139 AUTO LISTING SETTING Use program P139 to have listing of fax activity automatically printed at a certain time. You can set this program to print the list twice a day. When you enter P139, the following message is displayed. P139:AUTO LISTING Press the START key.
Page 160 ENTERING INFORMATION AND SETTING PROGRAMS (P101-P161) P140 PRINT STATION # IN RCVD DATA SETTING Use program P140 to choose where to print the date, your name, and your fax number on faxes you send. If you choose "OUT", the date and sender information is printed outside the original image at the top of the page, making the fax slightly longer.
Page 161 ENTERING INFORMATION AND SETTING PROGRAMS (P101-P161) P143 DATE AND TIME SETTING Use program 143 to set the date and time of the internal clock. When you enter P143, the following message is displayed. P143:DATE & TIME SET Press the START key. Example ENTER DATE (1998-) 1998/01/01...
Page 162 ENTERING INFORMATION AND SETTING PROGRAMS (P101-P161) P144 DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME SETTING Use program P144 to automatically set the fax machine to time changes during the year. If you set this program to "ON", the internal clock (which is used for fax headers and programmed times, etc.) is adjusted for summer time automatically in the following manner.
Page 163 ENTERING INFORMATION AND SETTING PROGRAMS (P101-P161) P153 CONTRAST SETTING Set to select the exposure of transmitted faxes (for example, LIGHT, MEDIUM, DARK). Initially, this program is set to automatic exposure. When you enter P153, the following message is displayed. P153:CONTRAST Press the START key.
Page 164 INDEX Activity List ..............5-1 LINE Socket ............1-1, 1-7 Alarm Sounds .............. 5-9 Lithium Battery ............. iv Auditing ............... 1-8 Automatic Dialling .......... 1-16, 2-19 Automatic Reception ..........2-14 Manual Reception ............2-14 Automatic Reduction ........... 1-9 Manual Sending ............2-3 Memory Polling ............
Page 165: Index
INDEX Scannable Area ............1-9 Search Dial ..............1-16 Sending ................ 2-1 Sending a Message ............4-3 Sending Mode .............. 2-6 Serial Polling ............. 3-17 Speaker ................ 1-1 Specifications ............... 6-3 Speed Dialling ........1-16, 2-19, 2-25 SPF ................1-10 Substitute Reception ..........
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Sharp AR-FX2 Operation Manual

Chapter 1 Before Starting

Chapter 2 Basic Operations

Chapter 3 Using Convenient Functions 1

Chapter 4 Using Convenient Functions 2

Chapter 5 Printing Lists

Chapter 6 General Information

Appendix

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