Sharp AR-FX7 Service Manual ▷ View online
CONTENTS
[1] OUTLINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
[2] SPECIFICATIONS
1. Communication system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
2. Scanning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
3. Image process system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
4. Print system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
5. Transmission function system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
6. Reception function system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
7. Registration system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
8. Telephone function system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
9. Memory system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
10. Additional information function for transmission . . . . . . . . . 2-4
11. Additional print function when receiving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
12. Recording table system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
13. Others . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
[3] INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install of expansion kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
A. Parts included. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
B. Installation procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
B. Installation procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
[4] OPERATION, DISPLAY SECTION
1. Operation panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
2. FAX mode (Condition setting screen) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
A. Condition setting screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
B. Address directory screen (alphabetically ordered) . . . . . 4-2
B. Address directory screen (alphabetically ordered) . . . . . 4-2
[5] ADJUSTMENTS
1. Density section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
A. FAX mode density adjustment (Overall mode)
(<FAX mode> SIM 46-12) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
B. FAX mode density adjustment (Individual mode)
(<FAX mode> SIM 46-13 – 16) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
2. Communication section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
A. Dial test (<FAX mode> SIM 66-14, 16) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
[6] SIMULATION
1. Code-type simulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
A. Operating procedures and operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
2. Simulation code list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
3. Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
[7] SOFT SWITCH
1. FAX soft switch setting change quick reference table . . . . 7-1
2. Soft SW list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
3. Soft switch descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-27
[8] MACHINE OPERATION
1. Key operator program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
A. List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
B. Operating procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2
B. Operating procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2
2. Power switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3
3. Originals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3
A. Original sizes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3
B. Scanning area of original. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3
C. Automatic reduction of faxed document . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4
B. Scanning area of original. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3
C. Automatic reduction of faxed document . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4
4. Own number sending . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4
A. Position of sender's information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4
5. Quick On-line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4
[9] FLASH ROM VERSION UP PROCEDURE
1. Program download method
(for Copier, and fax program) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1
2. Others (Troubleshooting) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
[10] TROUBLE CODE LIST
1. Machine trouble codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1
2. Communication result code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2
A. Composition of communication report code . . . . . . . . 10-2
3. List of buzzer sounds in case of FAX abnormality . . . . . . 10-3
[11] ELECTRICAL SECTION
1. Block diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-1
A. Main block diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-1
B. TEL/LIU PWB block diagram. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-1
B. TEL/LIU PWB block diagram. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-1
2. Circuit diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-2
A. FAX MAIN PWB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-2
B. TEL LIU PWB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-22
B. TEL LIU PWB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-22
AR-FX7 OUTLINE 1 - 1
[1] OUTLINE
This unit is a fax expansion kit which provides facsimile functions by
attaching to the digital machine AR-M236/M276 series.
attaching to the digital machine AR-M236/M276 series.
To expand facsimile functions, use of RSPF is recommendable. By
attaching a job separator/finisher, copy output and fax output can be
separately discharged to different trays.
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 8MB can be added.
(8MB expansion memory for fax, AR-MM9)
ory (standard). An expansion memory of one of 8MB can be added.
(8MB expansion memory for fax, AR-MM9)
Job separator
(AR-TR3)
Finisher
(AR-FN5N)
AR-MM9
Expansion memory
8MB
RSPF (AR-RP7)
AR-M236/M276
Facsimile expansion Kit
(AR-FX7)
AR-FX7 SPECIFICATIONS 2 - 1
[2] SPECIFICATIONS
1.
Communication system
(1) Electronic transmission system
2.
Scanning system
(1) Document size
(2) Transmission mode document load quantity scan
cycle (RSPF capacity)
3.
Image process system
(1) Half-tone reproduction density adjustment
(2) Image selection
(3) 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
Transmission time
Less than 3 sec (Super G3/33600bps)
Approx. 6 sec (G3 ECM/14400bps)
Approx. 6 sec (G3 ECM/14400bps)
Compression system
MH, MR, MMR, JBIG
Modem speed
33600bps
→
2400bps 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)
R-key operation when
setting PBX
setting PBX
YES (Germany only)
Number of employed
lines
lines
One line
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
11R/5.5 x 8.5
RSPF
AB series
A3/B4/A4/A4R/A5/A5R
Inch series
11 x 17/8.5 x 14/8.5 x 11/
8.5 x 11R/5.5 x 8.5/5.5 x 8.5R
8.5 x 11R/5.5 x 8.5/5.5 x 8.5R
Document size
specified
specified
AB series
A3/B4/A4/A4R/B5/B5R/A5/A5R
Inch series
8.5 x 11/8.5 x 11R
Duplex document
specified
specified
YES
Long document
Max. 1000mm
(A3 width 297mm/except when ultra fine)
(A3 width 297mm/except when ultra fine)
RSPF/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
RSPF: 100 sheets
Document scan cycle
40 pages/min (Normal, A4R memory
transmission)
transmission)
Document scan
speed
speed
About 1.5sec/page (Normal, A4R memory
transmission)
transmission)
Job build (Large
document mode)
document mode)
YES
Slow scan mode
YES
Half-tone
Equivalent to 256 gradations (Combination
of fine/super fine/ultra fine is possible.)
of fine/super fine/ultra fine is possible.)
Exposure selection
Auto/manual in 5 steps
Standard
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
600dpi (with resolution correction)
Max. record width
293mm (11.5")
Recording paper size
detection
detection
YES (All sizes except paper from multi
bypass tray.
bypass tray.
→
Recognition of the set size.
The tray has no function to detect the actual
paper size.)
paper size.)
Recording paper size
AB series
A3/B4/A4/A4R/B5/B5R/A5/
8.5 x 11/8.5 x 11R
8.5 x 11/8.5 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
Recording paper
empty detection
empty detection
YES
Paper feed
All installed trays except for multi-bypass
tray.
tray.
Reception paper full
detection
detection
YES
Rapid key dialing/
Group dialing
registration per
Group dialing
registration per
500 numbers (Total volume of rapid key and
group dialing)
group dialing)
Chain dialing
YES
Redialing
The preceding number in single address
transmission is registered. (except time
specification)
Not cleared even by clear all key
transmission is registered. (except time
specification)
Not cleared even by clear all key
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.
Call time in memory
send
send
30sec / 45sec / 60 sec
Default: 45 sec
Default: 45 sec
Auto recall mode
when other party
is busy.
when other party
is busy.
Interval
1min to 15min, default 3min
Number of
times
times
1 to 10 times / No resend
Default 2 times
Default 2 times
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: 1 min
immediately after disconnection of
the line
Default: 1 min
Number of
times
times
1 to 5 times / No resend
Default: Once
Default: Once
Send page
Page with which the error occurred
Number of transmissions
counted in recall mode
simultaneously.
counted in recall mode
simultaneously.
Max. 50 items
Subsequent transmission
reservation override in recall
mode
reservation override in recall
mode
NO
YES (ON/OFF by key operator program)
AR-FX7 SPECIFICATIONS 2 - 2
(6) Memory transmission/direct transmission
(7) Broadcast function
(8) Scan specification
(9) Priority function
(10) Multiple message transmission
(11) Rotation transmission
(12) Book document transmission
(13) Finish stamp
(14) Bulletin board (remote transmission, polling
transmission functions)
6.
Reception function system
(1) Reception mode
(2) Zoom reception
(3) Memory reception function
(4) Received data skip output
(5) Transfer
(6) Specified number reception
Memory transmission
YES
Number of reservation
to be set
to be set
Max. 50 items
Process in 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 (100 pages from RSPF, 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
10-key, rapid key dialing, group
key, next address key
key, next address key
Usable dial
10-key entry, rapid key dialing,
group key dialing.
However, an address including
sub address of 10-key entry
registered cannot be used.
group key dialing.
However, an address including
sub address of 10-key entry
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
Sharp relay broadcast
instructing transmission function
Relay station
Only from the machine having
Sharp relay broadcast
transmission function
Sharp relay broadcast
transmission function
Multi-stage relay
NO
Number of relay
groups
groups
10 groups
F code relay broadcast
instruction (relay broadcast
instruction function)
instruction (relay broadcast
instruction function)
YES
F code relay broadcast (relay
function)
function)
YES
Confidential transmission (Sharp
machine mode) (Other party)
machine mode) (Other party)
Only Sharp machine having
confidential function
confidential function
Confidential transmission (F code
communication) (Other party)
communication) (Other party)
F code support machine
Page division
YES (Allowed only from OC)
Applicable size: A3/B4/A4R
Applicable size: A3/B4/A4R
Page linkage
NO
Transmission reservation interrupt
YES (check by job status key)
Broadcast interrupt
YES (by direct transmission)
Multiple message transmission
NO
Paper size
A4
→
A4R, A5R
→
A5,
8.5 x 11
→
8.5 x 11R
Transmission method
By OC mode
NO
Bulletin board
(remote
transmission)
(remote
transmission)
YES
Polling protection
function
function
Check by other party’s number
YES
Check by matching of system number
(user’s own machine), ID number
(other party’s machine) (between
Sharp machines only)
(user’s own machine), ID number
(other party’s machine) (between
Sharp machines only)
YES
F code bulletin
board
board
YES
F code bulletin
board box
board box
Registered up to 10 boxes
F code bulletin
board box name
board box name
Registered up to 36 letters (18 letters are
displayed)
displayed)
Default setup
Automatic reception (Reception
state switchable)
state switchable)
Automatic
reception
reception
Automatic
reception setup
reception setup
YES
Number of calls
0 to 9 times (Factory default 2
times)
times)
Non-call reception
Allowed by setting the number of
calls to 0.
calls to 0.
Manual reception setup
YES
Setup for switching to automatic
reception
reception
0 to 9 times (Factory setup 0
time) (France only)
time) (France only)
Auto reduction setup in letter
reception
reception
NO
Auto reduction setup in A3
reception (A3 RX REDUCE)
reception (A3 RX REDUCE)
NO
Answering machine connection
NO
Reception mode time switch
NO
Reception data print condition
setup
setup
Set whether the received data
are reduced or divided to print,
by the key operator program.
are reduced or divided to print,
by the key operator program.
Auto reduction print on the
paper size
paper size
YES (ON/OFF by key operator
program)
program)
Memory delayed receiving
Only when output is disabled.
Forced memory receiving
NO
YES
Transfer destination
registration
registration
YES (Registered by key operator
program)
program)
Transfer procedure
YES (Operated by function menu)
Only designated number
receiving enabled.
receiving enabled.
NO
Reception reject setup
(ANTI JUNK FAX)
(ANTI JUNK FAX)
YES (ON/OFF by key operator
program)
program)
Registration of the
numbers to be rejected
numbers to be rejected
50 items (up to 20 digits each)
Registered by key operation program.
Registered by key operation program.