Sharp AR-FX8 User manual

FACSIMILE EXPANSION KIT
OPERATION MANUAL
MODEL
AR-FX8
•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
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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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■FAX interface cable and Line cable:
These special accessories must be used with the device.
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■Notice for Users in Europe
This equipment has been tested according to the pan-European TBR 21 regulation.
It will operate on all analogue telephone networks which comply with the TBR 21.
Please contact your dealer or network operator, if you are not sure whether your network operates according to
TBR 21.
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■Important Notice for New Zealand Users
General
"The grant of a Telepermit for any item of terminal equipment indicates only that Telecom has accepted that the
item complies with minimum conditions for connection to its network. It indicates no endorsement of the
product by Telecom, nor dose it provide any sort of warranty. Above all, it provides no assurance that any item
will work correctly in all respects with another item of Telepermitted equipment of a different make or model,
nor does it imply that any product is compatible with all of Telecom's network services. In particular the higher
speeds which this modem is capable of, can only be achieved in ideal conditions."
"This equipment shall not be used in any manner which could constitute a nuisance to other Telecom
customers."
This equipment shall not be set up to make automatic calls to the Telecom '111' Emergency Service.
To avoid telephone charges for local calls, be sure to store numbers "without" area code in your rapid or speed
dial locations.
This equipment may not provide for the effective hand-over of a call to another device connected to the same
line.
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.
Quest'apparecchio è conforme ai requisiti delle direttiva 1999/5/CE.
Dit apparaat voldoet aan de eisen van de richtlijn 1999/5/EG.
Este equipamento obedece às exigências da directiva 1999/5/CE.
Denna utrustning uppfyller kraven enligt direktiv 1999/5/EC.
Dette udstyr overholder kravene i direktiv 1999/5/EF.
Dette produktet oppfyller kravene i direktiv 1999/5/EC.
Tämä laite täyttää direktiivi 1999/5/EY.

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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)".
General and copier-related key operator programs: See the key operator's guide.
Printer function: See "Operation manual (for ptinter)". (if the printer option is installed)
Network scanner function: See "Operation manual (for network scanner)". (if the network scanner option is
installed)
The explanations in this manual assume that certain peripheral units are installed.

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CONTENTS
Page
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 PROGRAMMING AFTER
INSTALLATION .......................................................... 1-2
CONNECTING AN EXTENSION PHONE .................. 1-2
●CONNECTING AN EXTENSION PHONE............... 1-2
A LOOK AT THE OPERATION PANEL...................... 1-3
●FAX MODE (CONDITION SETTINGS SCREEN) ... 1-4
ORIGINALS ................................................................ 1-6
●ORIGINALS THAT CAN BE FAXED ....................... 1-6
LOADING A DOCUMENT........................................... 1-7
●
USING THE AUTOMATIC DOCUMENT FEEDER ........... 1-7
●USING THE DOCUMENT GLASS .......................... 1-7
CHECKING THE SIZE OF A LOADED ORIGINAL .... 1-8
●MANUALLY SETTING THE SCANNING SIZE ....... 1-8
STORING, DELETING, AND USING ORIGINAL SIZES ...... 1-9
●STORING OR DELETING AN ORIGINAL SIZE...... 1-9
●USING A STORED ORIGINAL SIZE....................... 1-9
SELECTING RESOLUTION AND EXPOSURE SETTINGS.... 1-10
●SELECTING THE RESOLUTION............................ 1-10
●SELECTING THE EXPOSURE ............................... 1-11
CONVENIENT DIALING METHODS .......................... 1-12
CHAPTER 2
BASIC OPERATIONS
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 ..................................................... 2-5
●FAXING A TWO-SIDED ORIGINAL ........................ 2-6
PRIORITY TRANSMISSION OF A STORED JOB ..... 2-8
CANCELLING A FAX TRANSMISSION ..................... 2-8
●CANCELLING ON-HOOK DIALING ........................ 2-8
RECEIVING FAXES ................................................... 2-9
●RECEIVING A FAX ................................................. 2-9
CHAPTER 3
USING CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS 1
ADVANCED TRANSMISSION METHODS
SENDING THE SAME DOCUMENT TO MULTIPLE
DESTINATIONS IN A SINGLE OPERATION
(BROADCAST TRANSMISSION) ............................... 3-2
●USING BROADCAST TRANSMISSION.................. 3-3
ERASING EDGE SHADOWS (EDGE ERASE)........... 3-4
●USING EDGE ERASE ............................................. 3-4
FAXING A DIVIDED ORIGINAL (DUAL PAGE SCAN)... 3-5
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION AT A SPECIFIED
TIME (TIMER TRANSMISSION)................................. 3-6
●SETTING UP A TIMER TRANSMISSION ............... 3-6
TRANSMITTING TWO ORIGINAL PAGES AS A
SINGLE PAGE (2in1).................................................. 3-7
●USING 2in1.............................................................. 3-7
FAXING THE FRONT AND BACK SIDES OF A
CARD ON ONE SHEET OF PAPER (CARD SHOT) .. 3-8
●USING CARD SHOT ............................................... 3-8
FAXING A LARGE NUMBER OF PAGES (JOB BUILD MODE) 3-10
OWN NUMBER SENDING.......................................... 3-11
TRANSMISSION AND RECEPTION USING THE
POLLING FUNCTION ................................................. 3-12
●USING THE POLLING FUNCTION ......................... 3-13
●USING POLLING MEMORY.................................... 3-14
PROGRAMMING FREQUENTLY USED OPERATIONS .......... 3-16
●USING A PROGRAM............................................... 3-16
TRANSFERRING RECEIVED FAXES TO ANOTHER MACHINE
WHEN PRINTING IS NOT POSSIBLE (FORWARDING FUNCTION) .3-17
●USING THE TRANSFER FUNCTION ..................... 3-17
FAXING DIRECTLY FROM A COMPUTER (PC-FAX FUNCTION) 3-18
CHAPTER 4
USING CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS 2
TRANSMISSION USING F-CODES
TRANSMISSION BETWEEN MACHINES
SUPPORTING F-CODES ........................................... 4-2
●
MEMORY BOXES AND SUB-ADDRESSES/PASSCODES
REQUIRED FOR F-CODE TRANSMISSION
................... 4-2
●ENTERING (DIALING) A FAX NUMBER WITH A
SUB-ADDRESS AND PASSCODE ......................... 4-3
●CREATING A MEMORY BOX FOR F-CODE
TRANSMISSION...................................................... 4-3
F-CODE POLLING MEMORY..................................... 4-4
●USING F-CODE POLLING MEMORY..................... 4-4
●PROCEDURE FOR F-CODE POLLING .................. 4-5
F-CODE CONFIDENTIAL TRANSMISSION 4-6
●F-CODE CONFIDENTIAL TRANSMISSION ........... 4-6
●PRINTING A DOCUMENT RECEIVED TO AN F-
CODE CONFIDENTIAL MEMORY BOX ................. 4-7
F-CODE RELAY BROADCAST TRANSMISSION...... 4-8
●USING THE F-CODE RELAY BROADCAST
FUNCTION (your machine is the relay machine) .... 4-9
● USING THE F-CODE RELAY REQUEST FUNCTION
(your machine requests a relay broadcast) .................
4-9

CONTENTS
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CHAPTER 5
USING CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS 3
CONVENIENT METHODS OF USE
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USING AN EXTENSION PHONE............................... 5-2
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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).........................................................
5-4
CHAPTER 6
PROGRAMMING
PROGRAMMING ........................................................ 6-2
STORING, EDITING, AND DELETING AUTO DIAL
KEYS AND PROGRAMS............................................ 6-2
●STORING ONE-TOUCH DIAL KEYS...................... 6-3
●EDITING AND DELETING ONE-TOUCH KEYS ..... 6-5
●STORING A GROUP KEY ...................................... 6-6
●EDITING AND DELETING GROUP KEYS.............. 6-7
●STORING A PROGRAM ......................................... 6-8
●EDITING AND DELETING PROGRAMS ................ 6-8
STORING A GROUP INDEX...................................... 6-9
PROGRAMMING, EDITING, AND DELETING F-
CODE MEMORY BOXES ........................................... 6-10
●PROGRAMMING AN F-CODE MEMORY BOX ...... 6-10
●SETTING FOR F-CODE POLLING MEMORY
BOXES (POLLING TIMES) ..................................... 6-11
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SETTING FOR F-CODE CONFIDENTIAL
TRANSMISSION MEMORY BOXES (PRINT PIN) ......
6-12
●SETTING FOR F-CODE RELAY BROADCAST
MEMORY BOXES (RECIPIENT) ............................ 6-13
●EDITING AND DELETING A MEMORY BOX ......... 6-14
PRINTING PROGRAMMED INFORMATION ............. 6-14
CHAPTER 7
TROUBLESHOOTING
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......................................... 7-3
PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS.................................. 7-4
CHAPTER 8
KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS
Page
KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS .................................. 8-2
●KEY OPERATOR PROGRAM LIST ........................ 8-2
●USING THE KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS.......... 8-3
●KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS............................... 8-4
●OPERATION SETTINGS......................................... 8-4
●FAX SETTINGS....................................................... 8-5
●PRINTING OUT SETTINGS .................................... 8-11
CHAPTER 9
APPENDIX
SPECIFICATIONS ...................................................... 9-2
INDEX ......................................................................... 9-3

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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:
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■Line connection
Use the telephone cable supplied with the
facsimile expansion kit to connect the machine
to a telephone line. Insert the end of the line
cord with the core into the LINE jack on the
machine as shown. Insert the other end into the
telephone line socket.
In some countries, an adapter is required to
connect the telephone line cable to the wall
telephone socket, as shown in the illustration.
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■Main power switch
When using the machine, be sure to keep the main power
switch turned on at all times. The main power switch must be
turned on to receive faxes at night or send timer transmission
faxes at night.
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Setting the date and time and programming your sender's name and number
Before using the fax function, you must set the date and time and program your sender's name and number in
the machine. This procedure is explained in "POINTS TO CHECK AND PROGRAMMING AFTER
INSTALLATION" on page 1-2 of this manual.
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■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.
●When the battery dies, key operator program settings will be lost. Be sure to keep a written record of the key
operator program settings.
●The life of the lithium battery is approximately 5 years if the machice power switch and main power switch are
kept continually off.
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■Other information
●If a thunderstorm occurs, we recommend that you unplug the power cord from the power outlet. Information
will be retained in memory even if the power cord is unplugged.
Core
Line connector
Adapter
Wall socket
For Australia
For New Zealand
For United
Kingdom
ON
OFF
Main power switch

TO USE THIS PRODUCT CORRECTLY AS A FACSIMILE
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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.
●Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations.
●Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the
network interface.
●Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.
●Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of
electric shock from lightning.
●Do not use a telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.
●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.
WARNING
Australian Communications Authority (ACA) regulations state that no unauthorised changes or modifications to this
equipment are permitted.
Note: Complies with the following standards,
ACA TS001-1997, AS/NZS 60950:2000
AS/ACIF S002:2001, NZ TELECOM and AS/NZS CISPR 22:2002
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against interference in an installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause interference. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation.
If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
●Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
●Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
●Connect the equipment to an outlet on a different circuit to that which the receiver is connected.
●Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this equipment is written on the A-Tick label.
Important safety information
In Australia, installing or modifying telephone lines should only be done by an ACA licensed serviceman. In New
Zealand, installing or modifying telephone lines should be done in accordance with Telecom wiring practices.
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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.
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POINTS TO CHECK AND PROGRAMMING AFTER INSTALLATION ....1-2
CONNECTING AN EXTENSION PHONE ................................................1-2
●CONNECTING AN EXTENSION PHONE ......................................
1-2
A LOOK AT THE OPERATION PANEL....................................................1-3
●FAX MODE (CONDITION SETTINGS SCREEN)...........................
1-4
ORIGINALS ..............................................................................................1-6
●ORIGINALS THAT CAN BE FAXED...............................................
1-6
LOADING A DOCUMENT.........................................................................1-7
●USING THE AUTOMATIC DOCUMENT FEEDER.........................
1-7
●USING THE DOCUMENT GLASS..................................................
1-7
CHECKING THE SIZE OF A LOADED ORIGINAL...................................1-8
●MANUALLY SETTING THE SCANNING SIZE...............................
1-8
STORING, DELETING, AND USING ORIGINAL SIZES ..........................1-9
●STORING OR DELETING AN ORIGINAL SIZE .............................
1-9
●USING A STORED ORIGINAL SIZE ..............................................
1-9
SELECTING RESOLUTION AND EXPOSURE SETTINGS.....................1-10
●SELECTING THE RESOLUTION ...................................................
1-10
●SELECTING THE EXPOSURE.......................................................
1-11
CONVENIENT DIALING METHODS ........................................................1-12

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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.
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■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." on page 0-4).
When using the machine, be sure to keep the main power switch turned on at all times.
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■Make sure the correct date and time have been set
Make sure the correct date and time have been programmed in the unit (refer to page 2-13 of "Operation manual
(for general information and copier operation)"). If the date and time are wrong, please correct them.
It is important to set the correct date and time because they are used for such features as Timer Transmission
(page 3-6).
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■Program the sender's name and sender's number
The name and fax number of the user of the machine is programmed in "Fax own number and name set" (page
8-5) in the key operator programs.
The programmed name and number are printed at the top of each transmitted fax page. The sender's number
is also used as an identification number when you use the Polling function to request transmission from another
fax machine (See "USING THE POLLING FUNCTION" on page 3-13).
CONNECTING 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. Fax reception can also be activated from an extension phone connected to the machine. (remote
operation)
CONNECTING AN EXTENSION PHONE
1Insert the end of the extension phone cord
into the extension phone jack on the rear
of the machine.
Make sure you hear a
"click" sound indicating
that the cord is securely
connected.
NOTES
●If you connect a combination telephone/answering machine to the machine, you will not be able to use the
answering machine function.
●You can place calls from the phone even during a power failure.
Extension
phone jack
NOTE
In New Zealand, not all standard telephones and
answering machines will respond to incoming
ringing when connected to the extension socket of
the equipment.