Parts marked with ““ are important for maintaining the safety of the set.
Be sure to replace these parts with specified ones for maintaining the safety and performance of the set.
This document has been published to be used for
SHARP CORPORATION
after sales service only.
The contents are subject to change without notice.
Max. record width293mm
Record sizeA3~A5, 11"x17"~5.5"x8.5"
F. D ia l
Manual dialingTo be entered by 10-key, # key, * key
Chain dialigTo be used in conjunction with Pause,
Re-dialingTo recall the latest number dialed with 10-key
One-touch dial999 destinations (E-mail address included)
Abbreviated dialingNot available
Group dialingTo be registered in the one-touch dialing
Dial searchAlphabet order search, User index groups
Program8 destinations
HandsetNot available
Quick searchAvailable
G. Definition of Multiple Destinations
Usable dialsManual dial, One-touch dial and Group dial
Definable destinationMax. 500 destinations
Sequential
broadcasting
Simultaneous Scan to
E-mail
Sequential
transmission request
H. F code transmission
Sub addressAvailable
PasswordAvailable
I. Memory for Transmit/Receive
StandardData back-up with 2MB flash Memory
Memory extendedExpandable
6 second level (G3 ECM)
Available
(Switching during the reading is not feasible)
Fine ( 8x7.7 lines/mm , 203.2x195.6dpi )
Super Fine ( 8x15.4 lines/mm , 203.2x391dpi )
Ultra Fine ( 16x15.4 lines/mm , 406.4x391dpi )
up to 64 digits
One-touch call is available.
Available
Available
(Specifying multiple destinations among FAX,
E-mail and transmit with 1 scan)
Available
(FAX mode only)
J. Function
Transmit
function
Receive
function
Special
function
Report/List
function
Memory transmitAvailable
On-hookAvailable
Quick online transmitAvailable
Direct transmitAt on-hook only
Auto reduction transmitAvailable
Rotation transmitAvailable
Re-call modeAvailable
Book original transmitAvailable
Long length original transmit Available
Verification stamp functionOption
Auto receiveAvailable
Manual receiveAvailable
Memory receiveAvailable
Reduced receive for
standard size
Scaling receive for specified
size
Rotation receiveAvailable
Divided receiveAvailable (To be defined by
Duplex receiveAvailable (To be defined by
2 in 1 receiveNot available
Authorized receive only for
specified number
Prohibited receive only for
specified number
Auto switching between TEL/FAX
External phone connection,
remote
Answering phone connection Not available
Transfer function at output
trouble
Auto wake up modeAvailable
Call holdNot available
Time settingAvailable
Transmit requestAvailable
Remote transmitAvailable
Cover functionNot available
Print at senderAvailable (Always ON)
Page divisionAvailable
Page combinationNot available
ConfidentialAvailable (F code method)
Transmit broadcast direction Available (F code method)
Transmit messageNot available
Scaling transmitAvailable
Edge eraseAvailable
Center eraseAvailable
2 in 1Available
Card shotAvailable
Transmit/receive recordAvailable
Transmit/receive resultAvailable
Address/phone directory list Available
Group list Available
Sender listNot available
Confidential box check listNot available (Integrated to
Transmit group listNot available (Integrated to
Program listAvailable
Reserved transmit listNot available
Memory box listAvailable (FAX mode only)
Memory clear notice list Available (FAX mode only)
(Definable destinations :
99 destinations)
A3B4, A3A4,
B4A4
(Re-call times/interval of
time to be set by key
operator program)
Available
Not available
key operator program)
key operator program)
Not available
Available
Not available
Available
Available
the memory box list)
the memory box list)
AR-FX8 SPECIFICATIONS 3-1
[4] EXTERNAL VIEWS AND INTERNAL STRUCTURES
1. Operation panel
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1 Touch panel•Messages and keys appear in the touch panel. Touch the displayed keys to select functions and enter settings.
•When a key in the touch panel is touched, a beep sounds and the key is highlighted.
•Keys that cannot be selected in a screen are grayed out. If touched, a double-beep will sound to alert you that the key cannot
be selected.
2 Mode select keys Use to select the basic modes of the product.
3 IMAGE SEND key Press to switch to fax mode. The main screen of fax mode will appear.
The screen that appears when this key is selected can be changed with "Default display settings" in the key operator
programs.
4 Numeric keysUse to enter fax numbers, sub-addresses, passcodes, and numerical settings.
5 C key (clear key)Use to clear a mistake when entering fax numbers, sub-addresses, passcodes, and numerical settings.
One digit is cleared each time you press the key.
When an original is being scanned, this key can also be used to cancel scanning.
6 CA keyUse to cancel a transmission or programming operation.
When this key is pressed, the operation is canceled and you return to the main screen.
This key is also used to cancel resolution, paper size and special function settings.
7 * keyThis is used to produce tone signals when you are on a pulse dial line.
8 Start keyPress to begin scanning an original for fax transmission.
6
AR-FX8 EXTERNAL VIEWS AND INTERNAL STRUCTURES 4-1
2. FAX mode (Condition setting screen)
The condition setting screen of fax mode is displayed by pressing the IMAGE SEND key while filing documents, 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 setting screen (shown below). If you have set the display to show the address book (following page) when the IMAGE SEND key is pressed,
touch the CONDITION SETTINGS key in the address book to display the condition setting screen.
"Default display settings" in the key operator programs can be used to select whether the condition settings screen (below) appears or the address
book screen (next page) appears when the [IMAGE SEND] key is pressed.
*When the network scanner option is installed, you can select whether the "E-MAIL/FTP" screen or the "INTERNET FAX" screen appears when the
[IMAGE SEND] key is pressed (the selection is made in the key operator programs).
A. Condition setting screen
The display is initially set (factory setting) to show the following condition setting screen as the initial screen.
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16
15
14
READY TO SEND.
AUTO
EXPOSURE
STANDARD
RESOLUTION
AUTO
ORIGINAL
SPEAKER
FAX
MODE SWITCH
SUB ADDRESS
AUTO RECEPTION
FAX MEMORY:100%
RESEND
ADDRESS BOOK
ADDRESS REVIEW
SPECIAL MODES
FILE
QUICK FILE
6
7
8
9
10
111213
1 Message displayMessages appear here to indicate the current status of the machine. The icon at left indicates fax mode.
2 [MODE SWITCH] keyUse this key when the network scanner option is installed to switch between the "E-MAIL/FTP" and "INTERNET
3 [SPEED DIAL] keyWhen a one-touch dial key or group key is stored in the address book, the machine automatically assigns it a 3-digit
4 [SPEAKER] keyTouch the [SPEAKER] key to dial and transmit a fax manually.During dialing it changes into the [PAUSE] key, and
5 [RESEND] keyTouch this key to redial the number most recently dialed with the numeric keys or a one-touch dial key. After dialing,
6 [ADDRESS BOOK] keyTouch this key to display the address book screen (next page). Touch this key when you want to use an auto-dial
7 [ADDRESS REVIEW] keyWhen performing a broadcast transmission, touch this key to check your selected destinations. The selected
8 [SPECIAL MODES] keyTouch this key to select one of the following special functions:
9 [FILE] keyTouch this key to store a document image that you are transmitting in the hard disk (this includes selecting a user
10 [QUICK FILE] keyTouch this key to store a document image that you are transmitting in the temporary storage folder.
11 Memory and reception mode
display
12 [SUB ADDRESS] keyTouch this key to enter a sub-address and passcode when using F-code transmission.
13 Two-sided scanning icon
display
14 [ORIGINAL] keyTouch this key when you wish to manually set the size of the original to be scanned or scan both sides of the
15 [RESOLUTION] keyTouch this key to change the resolution setting for the original to be scanned. The selected resolution setting will be
16 [EXPOSURE] keyTouch this key to change the exposure setting for the original to be scanned. The selected exposure setting will be
17 Special function icon display When a special function such as polling or dual page scan is selected, a special function icon appears here.
FAX" screens
number (called a Speed Dial number in this manual). This key and the Speed Dial number can be used to abbreviate
the transmission procedure.
after pressing the [SUB ADDRESS] key it changes into the [SPACE] key.
this key changes into the [NEXT ADDRESS] key.
number (one-touch dialing or group dialing).
destinations will appear and any unneeded destinations can be deleted.
•Edge erase
•Dual page scan
•Timer transmission
•2in1
•Card shot
•Job build mode
•Own number sending
•Polling
•Memory box
•Program
name, file name, and location).
This shows the amount of fax memory that is free and the currently selected reception mode.
Icons appear here when you touch the [ORIGINAL] key and select two-sided scanning. The icons can be touched to
open function selection screens.
original.
highlighted above the key. The initial factory setting is [STANDARD].
highlighted above the key. The initial factory setting is AUTO.
AR-FX8 EXTERNAL VIEWS AND INTERNAL STRUCTURES 4-2
B. Address book screen (alphabetically ordered)
A
FREQUENT USEABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ
ABC
GROUP
B
CD
EF
GH
CONDITION
SETTINGS
READY TO SEND.
ADDRESS REVIEW
RESEND
SPEAKER
SUB ADDRESS
The screen below appears initially when the address book is set as the initial screen using "Default display settings" in the key operator programs.
•The screen below is the alphabetical index screen. You can also have the user index screen appear initially.
•The screen appears as shown below when the network scanner option is not installed.
2
3
1/2
1
45
1 One-touch key displayThis shows the one-touch keys that have been stored on the selected "index card".
The key type is indicated by the icon at the right.
One-touch keys in which a fax number is stored are indicated by a "" icon.
The display is initially set to show 8 keys.
This can be changed to 6 or 12 using the key operator program.
2 Display switching keysWhen more one-touch keys are stored than can be displayed in one screen, touch the "" "" keys to change
screens.
3 CONDITION SETTINGS keyThis displays the condition setting screen (previous page), which is used to set various conditions.
4 ABC GROUP keyTouch this key to switch between the alphabetical index and the group index.
5 Index keysOne-touch key destinations are stored on each of these index cards (alphabetical index or group index).
Touch an index key to display the card.
Group indexes make it possible to store one-touch keys by group with an assigned name for easy reference.
This is done with the custom settings.
Frequently used one-touch key destinations can be stored on the FREQUENT USE card for convenient access.
NOTE
When the network scanner option is installed and a destination other than a fax numbers is stored in a one-touch key, one of the following icons will
appear.
:Scan to E-mail destination
:Internet fax destination
:Scan to FTP destination
:Scan to Desktop destination
:Multiple destinations (Scan to E-mail, fax, etc.)
AR-FX8 EXTERNAL VIEWS AND INTERNAL STRUCTURES 4-3
3. PWB
3
2
1
6
4
1 Modem control PWBFAX communication control
2 FAX FLASH ROM PWBFAX control program
3 FAX power PWBSupplies power to the FAX unit.
4 TEL/LIU PWBTEL line communication control
5 FAX I/F PWB (Installed to the machine side)Connection between FAX and MFP controller
6 FAX extended memory (Installed to FAX I/F PWB)<AR-MM9>
5
AR-FX8 EXTERNAL VIEWS AND INTERNAL STRUCTURES 4-4
[5] UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION
<Before installation>
•For installation of AR-FX8, the MFP control PWB unit must have been
installed.
•Start installation after checking that the LINE indicator and the DATA
indicator below it on the operation panel are neither lit nor blinking.
<2>Remove the four screws that secure the MFP control PWB unit to the
main unit.
<3>Raise the two grips and hold them to pull out the MFP control PWB
unit until the stopper is engaged.
<4>Remove the two flat cable connectors.
<5>While using your finger to release the stopper, pull the MFP control
PWB unit out of the main unit.
Parts included
FAX interface PWB unit
(1 pc.)
Line cable
(1 pc.)
Screw C (small)
1) Turn off the power switch of the main unit.
<1>Turn the power switch located on the right side of the main unit to the
"OFF" position.
<2>Open the front cabinet and turn the main power switch to the "OFF"
position.
<3>Remove the power plug of the main unit from the outlet.
2
FAX interface cable
(2 pcs.)
1
(1 pc.)
2
4
3
5
5
3
2
<Step for mounting extended memory (AR-MM9)>
*If you need not mount an extended memory, proceed to step 4).
3) Mount an extended memory.
Mount an extended memory to the socket located on the back of the
FAX interface PWB unit.
1
2
Extended memory
FAX interface PWB unit
2) Remove the MFP control PWB.
<1>Remove the two screws that secure the upper right cabinet and
remove the upper right cabinet.
Screws
Upper right
cabinet
4) Attach the FAX interface PWB unit.
Connect the FAX interface PWB unit to the FAX interface PWB
connector (100 pin) on the MFP control PWB unit and secure it with
two screws A.
FAX interface PWB unit
Screws A
5) Connect the FAX interface cable.
Connect the FAX interface cable to the MFP control PWB unit.
<Caution>
Ensure that both ends of the connector are securely locked and the
connector is not inserted at an angle.
AR-FX8 UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION 5-1
6) Reattach the MFP control PWB unit.
<1>Reattach the MFP control PWB to the main unit.
<2>Connect the two flat cable connectors that have been removed in
step 2).
<Caution>
Ensure that both ends of the connector are securely locked and the
connector is not inserted at an angle.
8) Attach the FAX box unit.
Among the four screws shown in the illustration that secure the rear
cabinet, remove the lower two screws and loosen the upper two
screws.
Then, hang the FAX box unit on the two loosened screws and secure
it with the two removed screws.
Finally, tighten the two loosened upper screws to secure the FAX box
unit.
<3>Secure the unit with four screws.
<4>Return the grips to their original positions.
2
3
4
1
4
3
7) Reattach the upper right cabinet.
Secure the snap band of the FAX interface cable.
Then, remove the cut-out portion for cable arrangement from the
upper right cabinet that has been removed in step 2).
Pull out the grip of the main unit, pass it through the hole shown in
the illustration, then attach the upper right cabinet to the main unit,
and secure it with the two screws.
Screws
Screws
9) Connect the FAX power connector.
Remove the screw that secures the connector cover on the main unit
for connection with the FAX power connector.
Then, connect the FAX power connector to the connector on the
main unit and tighten the three screws on the connector to secure
the connector.
Connector cover
Screw
Screws
Grip
Upper right cabinet
Snap band
Cut-out portion
FAX power connector
10) Connect the FAX interface cable to the FAX box unit.
Pass the FAX interface cable behind the FAX box unit and connect it
to the FAX box unit.
Screw
FAX interface cable
AR-FX8 UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION 5-2
11) Turn on the main power switch and the power switch of the main unit.
<1>Insert the power plug of the main unit to the outlet.
<2>Turn on the main power switch.
Then, close the front cabinet.
<3>Turn on the power switch located on the right side of the main unit.
2
3
12) Set the destination of the main unit.
*Be sure to set the destination of the main unit before setting the
destination of the FAX.
<1>Switch the operation panel to the copy mode and use the key
operation [P], [*], [C], and [*] to enter the simulation mode.
<2>Use the 10-key pad to enter "26" in the main code entry screen
shown below and press the START key.
13) Set the destination of the FAX.
<1>Switch the operation panel to the copy mode and use the key
operation [P], [*], [C], and [*] to enter the simulation mode.
<2>Use the 10-key pad to enter "66" in the main code entry screen
shown below and press the START key.
<3>Use the 10-key pad to enter "2" in the sub-code entry screen shown
below and press the START key.
<4>Select the number of the desired destination referring to COUNTRY
CODE TABLE, use the 10-key pad to enter the number in the
submenu screen shown below and press the START key.
(For example, to set the UK as the destination, enter "10110100" and
press the START key.)
<3>Use the 10-key pad to enter "6" in the sub-code entry screen shown
below and press the START key.
<4>Use the 10-key pad to enter the number of the desired destination in
the submenu screen shown below and press the START key.
(For example, to set the UK as the destination, enter "7" and press
the START key.)
*When the START key is pressed, the machine will be automatically
rebooted and will start with the setting of the selected destination.
<5>Check the destination in the screen shown below. If the display is
correct, use the 10-key pad to enter "1"(YES) and press the START
key.
<6>Press the CA key.
*The machine is automatically rebooted and starts with the setting of
14) Clear the image memory.
*If an extended memory (AR-MM9) has been mounted in step 3), be
sure to carry out this step.
If no extended memory has been mounted, this step is not
necessary.
<1>Switch the operation panel to the copy mode and use the key
operation [P], [*], [C], and [*] to enter the simulation mode.
<2>Use the 10-key pad to enter "66" in the main code entry screen
shown below and press the START key.
<3>Use the 10-key pad to enter "10" in the sub-code entry screen shown
below and press the START key.
15) Connect the line cable to the FAX box unit.
Connect the line cable to the FAX box unit.
Line cable
<4>Use the 10-key pad to enter "1" in the submenu screen shown below
and press the START key.
<5>The screen shown below is displayed and memory clear operation is
executed.
<6>After several minutes, memory clear operation is completed and then
the main unit is rebooted automatically.
AR-FX8 UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION 5-4
[6] SIMULATIONS, FAX SOFTWARE SWITCH
1. Entering the simulation mode
a. Nomal mode
Enter the copy mode and perform the following procedures.
[P] [*] [C] [*] [Main code] [START] [Sub code] [START]
b. FAX mode
Enter the copy mode and perform the following procedures.
[9] [*] [8] [#] [7]
2. Switching the simulation mode
Press [USER SETTING] to return to the code entry screen.
3. Canceling the simulation mode
Press CA key to cancel the simulation mode.
4. Simulation list
CodeFunction (Content)PurposeSectionItem
Main Sub
225 Used to check the ROM version of each unit (section).OtherSoftware
6 Used to print the list of adjustments and setup data
(simulations, FAX soft switches, counters).
11 Used to check the use frequency of FAX. (send/receive)
(Only when FAX is installed.)
232 Jam/Trouble data print
2410 Used to clear the FAX counter. (After completion of
maintenance, this counter must be cleared.)
(Only when FAX is installed.)
4612 Used to adjust the print density in the FAX mode (all modes).
An adjustment with this simulation affects all the copy density
adjustment values. (Only when FAX is installed)
13 Used to adjust the print density in the FAX mode
(Standard mode). (Only when FAX is installed.)
14 Used to adjust the print density in the FAX mode
(Fine mode). (Only when FAX is installed.)
15 Used to adjust the print density in the FAX mode
(Super Fine mode). (Only when FAX is installed.)
16 Used to adjust the print density in the FAX mode
(Ultra Fine mode). (Only when FAX is installed.)
561 Data transfer
613 Used to adjust laser power (absolute value) in the FAX
reception mode. (Only when FAX is installed.)
Adjustment, setup,
operation data output,
check (print)
Adjustment, setup,
operation data output,
check (display)
Data clearFAXCounter
AdjustmentPicture
AdjustmentPicture
AdjustmentPicture
AdjustmentPicture
AdjustmentPicture
AdjustmentOperation
FA XD at a
DataSetup,
quality
quality
quality
quality
quality
adjustment
data
AR-FX8 SIMULATIONS, FAX SOFTWARE SWITCH 6-1
CodeFunction (Content)PurposeSectionItem
Main Sub
661 Used to set the FAX soft switch function. (Used to utilize the
FAX soft switch function.)
2 Used to set the FAX soft switch setup to the default.
(Except for the adjustment values)
3 Used to check the operations of FAX PWB memory
(read/write). (This adjustment is required when replacing the
PWB with a new one.)
4 Used to check the operations of data signal output in the FAX
data output mode.
(Used to check the MODEM operation.)
Send level Max. (Only when FAX is installed.)
5 Used to check the operations of data signal output in the FAX
data output mode.
(Used to check the MODEM operation.)Signals are sent in the
send level set with the soft switch. (Only when FAX is installed.)
6 Used to print the confidential password.
(Used when the confidential password is forgotten.)
(Only when FAX is installed.)
7 Used to print the image memory data (memory send, receive).
(Only when FAX is installed.)
8 Used to check the output operation of the FAX sound signals.
(Sound output IC operation check) Send level Max.
(Only when FAX is installed.)
9 Used to check the output operation of the FAX sound signals.
(Sound output IC operation check)
(Only when FAX is installed.)
10 Used to clear all data of image memory
(memory send, receive). Confidential data are also cleared.
(Only when FAX is installed.)
11 Used to check the output operation of FAX G3 mode 300BPS.
(Used to check the MODEM operation.)
Send level 0dB (Max.) (Only when FAX is installed.)
12 Used to check the output operation of FAX G3 mode 300BPS.
(Used to check the MODEM operation.) Signals are sent in the
send level set with the soft switch. (Only when FAX is installed.)
13 Used to enter (set) the number for the FAX dial signal output
test.
(The dial number signal set with this simulation is outputted in
the dial signal output test with SIM 66-14~16)
(Only when FAX is installed.)
14 Used to set the make time in the FAX pulse dial mode (10PPS)
and to test the dial signal output.
(The dial number signal set with SIM 66-13 is outputted.)
Used to check dialing troubles and the operation.
(Only when FAX is installed.)
15 Used to set the make time in the FAX pulse dial mode (20PPS)
and to test the dial signal output. (The dial number signal set
with SIM 66-13 is outputted.) Used to check dialing troubles
and the operation. (Only when FAX is installed.)
16 Used to test the dial signal (DTMF) output in the FAX tone dial
mode. (The dial number signal set with SIM 66-13 is outputted.)
The send level can be set to an optional level.
Dialing troubles and operation.(Only when FAX is installed.)
17 Used to test the dial signal (DTMF) output in the Fax tone dial
mode. Send level Max. Used to check the operation.
(Only when FAX is installed.)
18 Used to test the dial signal (DTMF) in the FAX tone dial mode.
The send level set with the soft switch is outputted. Used to
check the operation. (Only when FAX is installed.)
19 Used to backup the Address data into the flash Memory
(Option FAX memory:AR-MM9)
(Only when FAX is installed.)
20 Used to restore the backup data (SIM 66-19) to Address data.
(Only when FAX is installed.)
SetupFAX
Data clearFAXData
Operation test, checkFAXData
Operation test, checkFAXOperation
Operation test, checkFAXOperation
User data output, check
(display, print)
User data output, check
(display, print)
Operation test, checkFAXOperation
Operation test, checkFAXOperation
User data output, check
(display, print)
Operation test, checkFAXOperation
Operation test, checkFAXOperation
SetupFAXData
SetupFAXOperation
SetupFAXOperation
SetupFAXOperation
SetupFAXOperation
SetupFAXOperation
SetupFAXOperation
SetupFAXOperation
FA XD at a
FA XD at a
FA XD at a
AR-FX8 SIMULATIONS, FAX SOFTWARE SWITCH 6-2
CodeFunction (Content)PurposeSectionItem
Main Sub
6621 Used to print the FAX information (registrations, communication
management, file management, system errors, protocol).
(Only when FAX is installed.)
23 Used to download the FAX program.
Adjustment, setup,
FA XD at a
operation data output,
check (display, print)
InhibitedFAX
(Only when FAX is installed.)
24 Used clear the FAST memory data.
InhibitedFAX
(Only when FAX is installed.)
25 Used to register the FAX number for MODEM dial-in.
InhibitedFAX
(Only when FAX is installed.)
26 Used to register the external telephone number for MODEM
InhibitedFAX
dial-in. (Only when FAX is installed.)
27 Used to register the voice-warp transfer number.
InhibitedFAX
(Only when FAX is installed.)(Voice-warp:Japan only)
29 Used to clear the Address data.SetupFAXOperation
30 Used to check TEL/LIU status change. SetupFAXOperation
31 Used to set the TEL/LIU status. SetupFAXOperation
32 Used to check received data. InhibitedFAX
33 Used to check signal detection. InhibitedFAX
34 Used to measure and display the communication time. SetupFAXOperation
35 Modem program rewriting.(Only when FAX is installed.)Operation test, checkFAXOperation
36 Used to check I/F between MFPC and MDMC.
Operation test, checkFAXOperation
Check is made in the data line or the command line.
39 Registration of FAX destinationFAX
AR-FX8 SIMULATIONS, FAX SOFTWARE SWITCH 6-3
5. Detail of simulations
Main code 22
22-5
PurposeOther
Function (Content)Used to check the ROM version of each unit
(section).
Section
ItemSoftware
Operation/Procedure The version of each ROM is displayed.
SIMULATION 22-5
ROM VERSION DATA DISPLAY.
S/N : 000000000
MFP : 1.00 (LANGUAGE : 1.00)
PCU : 1.00 BOOT : 1.00
SCANNER : 1.00 FAX : 1.00
FINISHER : 1.00
SADDLE UNIT : 1.00 LCC : 1.00
INSERTER : 1.00
<List of display values>
S/NEngine section serial number
MFPMFP controller
(LANGUAGE)(Language version)
BOOTMFP controller boot ROM
FAXFAX controller
PCUPCU controller
SCANNERScanner controller
FINISHERFinisher controller
SADDLE UNITSaddle unit
LCCSide LCC
INSERTERInserter
22-11
PurposeAdjustment, setup, operation data output, check
(display)
Function (Content)Used to check the use frequency of FAX.
(send/receive) (Only when FAX is installed.)
SectionFAX
ItemData
Operation/Procedure The counter data below are displayed.
SIMULATION 22-11
FAX COUNTER DATA DISPLAY.
FAX SEND : ******** FAX RECEIVE : ********
FAX OUTPUT : ********
SEND IMAGES : ******** SEND TIME : ********:**:**
RECEIVE TIME : ********:**:**
<List of display values>
FAX SENDNumber of times of FAX sending
FAX RECEIVENumber of times of FAX receiving
FAX OUTPUTFAX print quantity
SEND IMAGESQuantity of sending
SEND TIMETime for sending
RECEIVE TIMETime for receiving
22-6
PurposeAdjustment, setup, operation data output, check
Function (Content)Used to print the list of adjustments and setup
Section
ItemData
Operation/Procedure The selected data is displayed on the right side
SIMULATION 22-6
DATA PRINT MODE, SELECT SETTING,AND PRESS START.
0. TRAY SELECT:AUTO ONLY
1. PRINT START
When "1" is selected,
press [START] key.
SIMULATION 22-6
DATA PRINT MODE.. EXECUTING...
0.TRAY SELECT:
(print)
data (simulations, FAX soft switches, counters).
of the item.
1
Press [CUSTOM SETTINGS] key
or [START] key
1
0
<List of display values>
0TRAY SELECT auto only (no selection)
1PRINT START
AR-FX8 SIMULATIONS, FAX SOFTWARE SWITCH 6-4
Main code 23
Main code 24
23-2
Purpose
Function (Content)Jam/Trouble data print
Section
Item
Operation/Procedure The current selected data is displayed on the
side of the menu.
SIMULATION 23-2
JAM/TOROUBLE DATA PRINT MODE. SELECT SETTING, AND
PRESS START.
When "1" is selected,
press [START] key
0. TRAY SELECT:AUTO ONLY
1. PRINT START
Press [CUSTOM SETTINGS] key
or [START] key
SIMULATION 23-2
JAM/TOROUBLE DATA PRINT MODE.. EXECUTING .
0.TRAY SELECT:
1
1
0
<List of display values>
0TRAY SELECT (Selection disabled)
1PRINT START
24-10
PurposeData clear
Function (Content)Used to clear the FAX counter.
SectionFAX
ItemCounter
Operation/Procedure Select with 10 digit key pad and press START
SIMULATION 24-10
FAX COUNTER DATA CLEAR. SELECT1-6, AND PRESS START.
1. FAX SEND
2. FAX RECEIVED
3. FAX OUTPUT
4. SEND IMAGES
5. SEND TIME
6. RECEIVE TIME
Press [START] key.
SIMULATION 24-10
* COUNTER DATA CLEAR.
ARE YOU SURE?
1. YES
2. NO
<List of set values>
1FAX SEND: Number of times of FAX sending
2FAX RECEIVE: Number of times of FAX reception
3FAX OUTPUT: FAX print quantity
4SEND IMAGES: Sending quantity
5SEND TIME: Time for sending
6RECEIVE TIME: Time for reception
key.
The procedure below is executed and the display
returns to the original state.
1: Counter is cleared 2: Not cleared
1
Press [CUSTOM SETTINGS] key
or [START] key
1
AR-FX8 SIMULATIONS, FAX SOFTWARE SWITCH 6-5
Main code 46
46-12
PurposeAdjustment
Function (Content)Used to adjust the print density in the FAX mode
Section
ItemPicture quality
Operation/Procedure The exposure mode to be set is selected.
SIMULATION 66-1
FAX SOFT SW. SETTING. INPUT DATA No(1-8), AND PRESS START.
SOFT SW-2:
Press [CUSTOM SETTINGS] key
or [START] key.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
00001001
AR-FX8 SIMULATIONS, FAX SOFTWARE SWITCH 6-11
66-2
PurposeData clear
Function (Content)Used to set the FAX soft switch setup to the
default. (Except for the adjustment values)
SectionFAX
ItemData
Operation/Procedure The current set value of SW1 is displayed.
Entry of 1 ~ 8 is effective.
1) Specify the bit to be changed (highlighted)
with a number.
2) Select the country code, and press START to
rewrite the setting.
For the country code, refer to the table below.
An entry other than the specified codes is
accepted as Japan.
* Conforms to Recommendations T.35.
3) Select a number with 10 digit key pad and
press START key to execute.
4) The soft switch (excluding the FAX adjustment
value) corresponding to the selected country
code is cleared.
1: FAX soft SW clear
2: Not clear
5) The selected country is highlighted.
SIMULATION 66-2
FAX SOFT SW.CLEAR (WIHTOUT ADJUSTMENT VALUE).
INPUT COUNTRY CODE, AND PRESS START.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
00000000
Press [START] key.
SIMULATION 66-2
FAX SOFT SW. CLEAR.
ARE YOU SURE?
JAPAN
1:YES
2:NO
<Country codes>
U.S.A10110101
*Conforms to Advisory Document T.35.
1
66-3
PurposeOperation test, check
Function (Content)Used to check the operations of FAX PWB
SectionFAX
ItemData
Operation/Procedure Select an item and press START key to execute.
In repeat, the number of repeat is displayed in
a four-digit decimal number as "CHECKING 0001."
When 9999 is exceeded, the number returns to 0000.
(A space is placed between CHECKING and the number.)
SIMULATION 66-3
FAX PWB MEMORY CHECK.
MFP SRAM: CHECKING
MFP FLASH: NO CHECK
MFP OP. FLASH: NO CHECK
MODEM EEPROM: NG:A0010000
MODEM SRAM(G/A):NO CHECK
MODEM SRAM: NG A11
MODEM SDRAM: OK
memory (read/write).
(This adjustment is required when replacing the
PWB with a new one.)
The display goes to the next menu.
When "1. All Memory Device Check" is selected,
all memory devices are checked only once.
The error occurring address or the data line is
displayed for each item.
When an item with "repeat" is selected, the
result is displayed as "NG" or execution is
continued until [CUSTOM SETTINGS]) or ([CA]
key) is pressed.
1
Press [CUSTOM SETTINGS] key.
The selected number is displayed.
1
When check is "repeat" and
[CUSTOM SETTINGS] key is pressed.
When Check is "once," the display stops at the report display.
When [CUSTM SETTING] key pressed, the display returns to
the selection menu of 1 ~ 13.
<List of display values>
NO CHECKNot checked
CHECKINGChecking
OKCheck complete OK
NGCheck error
sound signals.
(Sound output IC operation check)
(Only when FAX is installed.)
(Send level is set with SW.)
Enter a number during execution to change the
kind of signal.
Press START to start sending a voice message.
Press CUSTOM SETTINGS to terminate.
mode (20PPS) and to test the dial signal output.
(The dial number signal set with SIM 66-13 is
outputted.)
Used to check dialing troubles and the operation.
(Only when FAX is installed.)
The make time is set. (Set range : 0-15)
When CUSTOM SETTINGS is pressed, the
execution is terminated.
; [ ms]
+9
7
Select 1 and press [START] key.
; [ ms]
+9
7
Press [CUSTOM SETTINGS] key
or [START] key.
Press [CUSTOM SETTINGS] key.
1
7
SIMULATION 66-14
DIAL TEST(10PPS). SELECT 0-1, AND PRESS START.