Sharp AR-FX4 Service Manual ▷ View online
CONTENTS
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.
SHARP CORPORATION
SERVICE MANUAL
CODE: 00ZARFX4UKA1E
DIGITAL LASER COPIER/
PRINTER OPTION
FAX EXPANSION KIT
(For U.K.)
PRINTER OPTION
FAX EXPANSION KIT
(For U.K.)
MODEL
AR-FX4
EXPANSION MEMORY
2MB: AR-MM5
4MB: AR-MM6
8MB: AR-MM7
4MB: AR-MM6
8MB: AR-MM7
[1] OUTLINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
[2] SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
[3] INSTALLATION PROCEDURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
[4] ADJUSTMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
[5] SIMULATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
[6] SOFT SWITCH DESCRIPTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
[7] KEY OPERATOR PROGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
[8] FLASH ROM VERSION UP PROCEDURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
[9] TROUBLE CODE LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1
[10] ELECTRICAL SECTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1
CONTENTS
[1] OUTLINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
[2] SPECIFICATIONS
1. Communication system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
2. Scanning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
3. Image process system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
4. Print system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
5. Transmission function system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
6. Reception function system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
7. Registration system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
8. Telephone function system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
9. Memory system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
10. Additional information function for transmission . . . . . . . . . 1-4
11. Additional print function when receiving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
12. Recording table system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
13. Others . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
[3] INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install of expansion kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
A. Parts included. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
B. Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
2. Mounting of additional memory (AR-MM5, MM6, MM7) . . . 3-2
[4] ADJUSTMENTS
1. Density section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
A. FAX mode density adjustment (Overall mode) (<FAX
mode> SIM 46-12) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
B. FAX mode density adjustment (Individual mode) (<FAX
mode> SIM 46-13 – 16) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
2. Communication section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
A. Dial test (<FAX mode> SIM 66-13) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
[5] SIMULATION
1. Entering the simulation mode/cancel of simulation mode . 5-1
2. Simulation code list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
3. Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
[6] SOFT SWITCH DESCRIPTIONS
1. Quick reference of FAX soft SW setup change . . . . . . . . . 6-1
2. Soft switch list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
3. Soft switch descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-19
[7] KEY OPERATOR PROGRAM
1. List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
2. Operating procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
A. Common procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
B. List output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
[8] FLASH ROM VERSION UP PROCEDURE
1. Program download procedure (Main body program, FAX
program) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
2. Others (Error list) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2
[9] TROUBLE CODE LIST
1. Machine trouble codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1
2. Communication result code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
A. Composition of communication report code . . . . . . . . . 9-2
3. List of buzzer sounds in case of FAX abnormality . . . . . . . 9-4
[10] ELECTRICAL SECTION
1. Block diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1
A. Main block diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1
B. TEL/LIU PWB block diagram. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2
2. Circuit diagram. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3
A. FAX MAIN PWB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3
B. TEL/LIU PWB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-13
AR-FX4 OUTLINE/SPECIFICATIONS - 1
[1] OUTLINE
This unit is a fax expansion kit which provides facsimile functions by
attaching to the digital machine AR-235/275 series.
attaching to the digital machine AR-235/275 series.
To expand facsimile functions, use of SPF/RSPF is recommendable.
By attaching a job separator/finisher, copy output and fax output can
be separately discharged to different trays.
By attaching a job separator/finisher, copy output and fax output can
be separately discharged to different trays.
The fax board of the fax expansion kit is provided with 2MB flash mem-
ory (standard). An expansion memory of one of 2MB/4MB/8MB can be
added. (2MB expansion memory for fax, AR-MM5; 4MB expansion
memory for fax, AR-MM6; 8MB expansion memory for fax, AR-MM7)
ory (standard). An expansion memory of one of 2MB/4MB/8MB can be
added. (2MB expansion memory for fax, AR-MM5; 4MB expansion
memory for fax, AR-MM6; 8MB expansion memory for fax, AR-MM7)
[2] SPECIFICATIONS
1. Communication system
(1) Electronic transmission system
2. Scanning system
(1) Document size
(2) Transmission mode document load quantity scan
cycle (SPF/RSPF capacity)
(3) Half-tone reproduction density adjustment
RSPF (AR-RP3)
SPF (AR-SP4)
Job separator
(AR-TR3)
Finisher
(AR-FN5)
Expansion memory (One of them is attached to.)
2MB
AR-MM5
AR-MM6
AR-MM7
4MB
8MB
FAX expansion kit
(AR-FX4)
Transmission time
About 3 sec (Super G3/33660bps)
About 6sec (G3 ECM/14400bps)
About 6sec (G3 ECM/14400bps)
Compression system
MH, MR, MMR, JBIG
Modem speed
33600bps
→
2400 auto fall back
Mutual
communication
communication
Super G3/G3
Employed line
Public Switched Telephone Network
(PSTN), Private Branch Exchange (PBX)
(PSTN), Private Branch Exchange (PBX)
Number of employed
lines
lines
One line (no additional line allowed)
ECM
YES
Max. document
width
width
297mm (11.7")
Unscanable area
Lead edge 5mm or less, rear edge 5mm or less
left & right edges 6mm or less
left & right edges 6mm or less
Auto
detection
size
detection
size
OC
AB series
A3/B4/A4/A4R/A5
Inch series
11 x 17/8.5 x 14/8.5 x 11/
8.5 x 11R/5.5 x 8.5
8.5 x 11R/5.5 x 8.5
SPF/
RSPF
RSPF
AB series
A3/B4/A4/A4R/A5
Inch series
11 x 17/8.5 x 14/8.5 x 11/
8.5 x 11R/5.5 x 8.5
8.5 x 11R/5.5 x 8.5
Document size
specified
specified
AB series
A3/B4/A4/A4R/A5/8.5 x 11/
8.5 x 11R
8.5 x 11R
Inch series
11 x 17/8.5 x 14/8.5 x 11/
8.5 x 11R/5.5 x 8.5/A4/A4R
8.5 x 11R/5.5 x 8.5/A4/A4R
AB series
+ foolscap
+ foolscap
A3/B4/A4/A4R/A5/8.5 x 11/
8.5 x 11R/8.5 x 13
8.5 x 11R/8.5 x 13
Duplex document
specified
specified
YES
Long document
Max. 1000mm,.depending on the document
width and resolution
Differs in single/duplex.
width and resolution
Differs in single/duplex.
SPF/OC
transmission select
transmission select
NO (Selection inhibited during scanning of a
document)
document)
Continuous auto
paper feed
paper feed
YES
Document load
capacity
capacity
30 sheets
Document scan cycle
About 40 pages/min (Normal, A4R memory
transmission, guaranteed scan pages = 30
pages)
transmission, guaranteed scan pages = 30
pages)
Document scan
speed
speed
About 1.5sec/page (Normal, A4R memory
transmission)
transmission)
Half-tone (Photo
mode)
mode)
Equivalent to 256 gradations (Combination
of fine/super fine/ultra fine is possible.)
of fine/super fine/ultra fine is possible.)
Density selection
Auto/manual in 5 steps
AR-FX4 OUTLINE/SPECIFICATIONS - 2
3. Image process system
(1) Image selection
(2) Print resolution
4. Print system
(1) Recording size
(2) Recording paper
5. Transmission function system
(1) Simplified dialing function
(2) F-code communication
(3) Time specification
(4) Recall mode
(5) Automatic reduction transmission
(6) Memory transmission/direct transmission
(7) Broadcast function
(8) Confidential function
(9) Scan specification
(10) Priority function
(11) Serial transmission function
(12) Rotation transmission
(13) Book document transmission
Normal
8dot/mm x 3.85line/mm
Fine
8dot/mm x 7.7line/mm
Super fine
8dot/mm x 15.4line/mm
Ultra fine
16dot/mm x 15.4line/mm: ITU-T conforming
(reception impossible without additional
memory. Receives in super fine mode.)
(reception impossible without additional
memory. Receives in super fine mode.)
600dpi (with resolution correction)
Max. record width
293mm (11.5")
Recording paper
size detection
size detection
YES (All sizes except for multi paper feed.
→
Recognition of the set size. The tray has no
function to detect the actual paper size.)
function to detect the actual paper size.)
Recording paper
size
size
AB
series
series
A3/B4/A4/A4R/A5/8.5 x 11/8.5 x 11R
Inch
series
series
11 x 17/8.5 x 14/8.5 x 11/8.5 x 11R/
5.5 x 8.5/A4/A4R
5.5 x 8.5/A4/A4R
Cassette capacity
Machine: 500 x 1 or 500 x 2
Option: 500 x 1 or 500 x 2
Option: 500 x 1 or 500 x 2
Recording paper
empty detection
empty detection
YES
Paper feed
All installed trays except for multi-manual tray.
Rapid key dialing
50 items
Speed dialing
300 items
Group dialing
50 items (including rapid key dialing)
Telephone
directory
transmission
directory
transmission
Any of other parties registered to speed dialing,
rapid key dialing, and group dialing can be
searched for using the first 10 letters.
rapid key dialing, and group dialing can be
searched for using the first 10 letters.
Chain dialing
YES
Redialing
The preceding number is saved, and is not
cleared even with CLEAR ALL key.
cleared even with CLEAR ALL key.
Program
9 items
Mode recall
NO
Sub address
YES (Max. 20 digits)
Password
YES (Max. 20 digits)
Time specification:
Transmission/polling
Transmission/polling
Time is specified in transmission/polling.
Auto recall mode
when other party
is busy.
when other party
is busy.
Interval
1min to 15min, default 3min
Number of
times
times
0 to 10 times / 0: No resend
Default 2 times
Default 2 times
Auto recall mode
when in a
communication
error
when in a
communication
error
Interval
1min to 15min / 0: Resend
immediately after disconnection of
the line
Default 1min
immediately after disconnection of
the line
Default 1min
Number of
times
times
0 to 5 times / 0: No resend
Default 1 times
Default 1 times
Send page
After the error page
Number of transmissions
counted in recall mode
simultaneously.
counted in recall mode
simultaneously.
Max. 50 items
Message is reduced according
to the receiver’s machine.
to the receiver’s machine.
YES (ON/OFF by key operator
program)
program)
Memory
transmission
transmission
Memory
transmission
transmission
YES
Number of
transmission
reservation to
be set
transmission
reservation to
be set
Max. 50 items
Process in
memory full
memory full
Transmission cancel or only
scanned data transmission
scanned data transmission
Quick online transmission
YES (Enable/Disable setup by key
operator program)
operator program)
Direct transmission
YES (30 pages from SPF, only 1
page from OC)
page from OC)
Default setup
Set by key operator program
Broadcast
transmission
transmission
Number of
destinations
destinations
200 destinations (When group
dialing is used, the number of other
parties registered to group dialing is
added.)
dialing is used, the number of other
parties registered to group dialing is
added.)
Transmission
method
method
Broadcast key, group key
Usable dial
10-key entry, rapid key dialing,
speed dialing.
However, those of which sub
address is registered cannot be
used.
speed dialing.
However, those of which sub
address is registered cannot be
used.
Group dialing
Transmitted by group dialing
registered to rapid key dialing
registered to rapid key dialing
Relay
broadcast
transmission
broadcast
transmission
Instructing
station
station
Only from the machine having Sharp
relay broadcast instructing
transmission function
relay broadcast instructing
transmission function
Relay station
Only from the machine having Sharp
relay broadcast transmission
function
relay broadcast transmission
function
Multiple relay
NO
Number of
relay groups
relay groups
10 groups
Number of
receiving
stations that
may be
specified per
group
receiving
stations that
may be
specified per
group
120 items in rapid key dialing, 240
items in speed dialing
items in speed dialing
Confidential
transmission
transmission
Other station
Only Sharp machine having
confidential function
confidential function
Page division
YES (Allowed only from OC)
Page coupling
NO
Transmission reservation
interrupt
interrupt
YES (by direct transmission)
Broadcast interrupt
YES (by direct transmission)
Serial transmission
NO
Paper size
AB series
A4
→
A4R, 8.5 x 11
→
8.5 x 11R
Inch series
8.5 x 11
→
8.5 x 11R, A4
→
A4R
Transmission method
By OC mode
Page division
YES