AR-FX9
 For users in the USA
Use only the line cable that was provided with the machine
 Important safety information
Introduction
 FCC Notice to users
Sharp Electronics Corporation
 Table of Contents
 HOW to USE the FAX Function
TWO-SIDED Reception AR-168D only...64
 Selecting the transmission mode
Quick Reference Guide
 Sending a fax
 Receiving a fax
 List of FAX Functions
 Enable the remote reception function
Error occurs to 15 minutes can be selected 00 15 min min
Enable the polling security function
Select the condition for printing reports on received faxes
 Feed unit is installed Tray
Set the volume of the ringer
Set the dial mode for the type of line you are on
When the AR-168S is Used
 Set time is detected 00 10
Junk FAX #
Be blocked
Cannot receive messages or otherwise fails
 Selecting Settings for the Function
 Connections
Connecting the Telephone Line Cord
Online Manual on the CD-ROM
 Connecting Other Devices
Final Preparations
 Part Names
Following illustration shows the part names of the AR-168D
 Press this key to adjust the contrast before sending faxes
Press this key to select the mode of reception
Press this key to switch between upper and lower case
Look AT the FAX Operation Panel
 Fax mode indicators
Selected mode lights copy, printer, scanner
Procedures
This lights up when an original is placed in the SPF/RSPF
 About the Liquid Crystal Display
Using the Arrow Keys
Adjusting the Beep Volume
Pressed, the item is selected or entered
 Press the Enter key Press the Menu key
Adjusting the Ringing Volume
Press the key or key To set the ringer volume
Selections are as follows
 Length or to turn them off
Setting the Length of Alarm Beeps
Selections are as follows 13SEC
 Adjusting the Alarm Beep Volume
Press the key or key To set the alarm volume
 FAX Setup
HOW to Enter Characters
 Press the key or key to select 1SET and press the Enter key
Entering Your Name and FAX Number
Numeric keys
Enter your name with the numeric Keys
 Setting the Date and Time
When 24-hour format is selected, do not perform this step
 23DATE&TIME Format
 Press the key or key To select the display order
Selections are as follows 1MMDDYYYY 2DDMMYYYY 3YYYYMMDD
 Follow these steps to enable Daylight Saving Time
Daylight Saving Time Setting
Press the key or key to select 1ON or 2OFF
 Direct transmission the Memory indicator is off
Selecting the Transmission Mode
Memory transmission the Memory indicator is lit
Transmission takes place as follows in each mode
 Selecting the Reception Mode
Display
 Press a numeric key to select Number of rings
Setting the Number of Rings for Auto Reception
Select the number of rings you would like to use 0 to
 Setting the Number of Rings for Manual Reception
Selecting the Reception Paper Size
 Press the key or key To select the tray selection
Setting the Tray Selection
Selections are as follows 1AUTO 2TRAY 1 3TRAY
 Setting the Dial Mode
Press the key or key To select the dial mode
 When the line is busy
Setting the Number of Recall Times
Press the numeric keys to select Number of recall attempts
 When a communication error occurs
 Press the numeric keys to select Recall interval
Setting the Recall Interval
Enter the recall interval 01 to
 Enter the recall interval 00 to Press the Menu key to exit
 Setting the Index Function
Use the following procedure to set the index function
 Press the key or key To select the transmission resolution
Setting Resolution Priority
Selections are as follows 1STANDARD 2FINE
 Setting UP the Machine for USE with a PC Modem
 Using the Remote Reception Function
Turning on Remote Reception
 Setting a Fax Remote Number
Press a numeric key to enter the Fax Remote Number
 Press the key or key To select a ringing pattern
Distinctive Ringing
Selections for ringing are
 Storing Numbers for Automatic Dialing
Storing numbers
 Selections are as follows 1NO 2MODE 1 3MODE 2 4MODE
Press the key or key to select a Chain Dial setting
Enter the name of the destination with Numeric keys
Return to to store another number
 Return to to clear another number
Use the following procedure to clear numbers
That you wish to delete
Press the Menu key a number of times until you exit
 Enter the numbers that you wish to Store in the Group Key
Storing Numbers Under Group Keys
Press the Enter key
 Enter a name for the Group Key with Numeric keys
Return to to program another Group key
 Deleting numbers from Group Keys
Enter the numbers that you wish to Delete
To delete a Group, press the appropriate Group key
 Quiet Detect Time
Using the Machine with AN Answering Machine
Enter the Quiet Detect Time with Numeric keys
 If Quiet Detect Time is not working properly
Answering Machine Backup
Until 6A.M. Mode appears, Then press the Enter key
Press the Menu key Press the key or Key
 When using the document glass
Size and Weight
When using the SPF/RSPF
Originals Suitable for Faxing
 Unsuitable Originals
 Sending Originals
Setting the Original
Adjust the original guides to the width of your originals
There are two ways to send the fax
 To read each
Mark
Gently close the SPF/RSPF
Press the # key
 Press the key or key To select the original size
Optional Transmission Settings
Original Size
Selections are as follows 18.5x11 28.5x14 3A4
 Resolution
Contrast
 Cover Sheet
Automatically prints Cover
 Press the key or key To select a message
Message Function
Press the Cover Sheet key
If you do not wish to add a message, select 1NO Message
 Place the originals in the RSPF. p.52
Press the 2-SIDED TX key until the desired setting appears
Follow these steps to fax a two-sided original
 Rapid KEY Dialing
Dialing and Transmitting
Direct Keypad Dialing
Speed Dialing
 Dial the fax number of the receiving Machine
Normal Dialing Using the Speaker KEY
Chain Dialing
Dialing with the numeric keys Dialing with a Rapid Key
 Redialing
Using the Search KEY
Press the SPEED/SEARCH key twice
 If the Memory Becomes Full While Scanning AN Original
Canceling Deleting a Stored FAX JOB
Clear key
 Using A.M. Mode
Using Auto Mode
Using MAN. Mode
Receiving Faxes
 Optional Reception Settings
TWO-SIDED Reception AR-168D only
 Receive Reduce
 When Using Manual Sending and Receiving
 Memory
Substitute Reception into Memory
 Data Transfer
Keys and press the Enter key
 1YES
Follow these steps to use the fax transfer function
 Dialing and Transmitting p.59
Adjust the resolution
Transmission Reservation
Press the Start key to read each Press the # key
 Press the Start key . Transmission will begin
Broadcasting
Press the Broadcast key
To enter another fax number, return to step
 Adjust the resolution and/or contrast settings if desired
Broadcasting using a Group key
Press the appropriate Group key. Transmission will begin
 Polling
You want to poll using one of the following methods
Polling
Dial the number of the fax machine
 Serial Polling
Follow these steps to use the serial polling function
 Setting up polling transmission
Polling Transmission Memory Polling
 Adding a original to polling memory
Deleting originals from polling memory
 Press the Menu key Press the key or Key To select 1ON
Follow these steps to enable polling security
Restricting Polling Machines Polling Security
To turn off polling security, select 2OFF
 Programming/deleting passcode numbers
Select 2CLEAR and press the Enter key
 To cancel a timer operation, select 2CLEAR
Timer Operations
Setting up a timer transmission job
Press the key or key to select 1SET
 Canceling a Timer Transmission JOB
 Anti Junk FAX
 To store junk fax numbers, use the following procedure
 To clear junk fax numbers, use the following procedure
 Operation in COPY, PRINTER, SCANNER, and FAX Modes
 Printing OUT Reports
You can print out a list of group dialing numbers
 Passcode List
Fax numbers designated as Anti Junk Fax numbers
 Currently activated User Program settings
Use the following procedure to print out reports
 Activity Report Auto Listing
Press the key or key to select 1ON and press the Enter key
 Printing Transaction Reports
 Troubleshooting
→ Replace the TD cartridge
 Audible Signals
Messages and Signals
Display Messages
 Specifications
 Index
 Reports
Reception mode Mode Auto mode MAN. mode
Storing numbers
 Sending originals
Manual sending
 Memo
 Memo
 Memo
 Canada
REN of this equipment is indicated on the copying machine
 AR-FX9