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MODELAR-FX7FACSIMILE EXPANSION KITOPERATION MANUAL• BEFORE USING THE FAX FEATURE• BASIC OPERATIONS • ADVANCED TRANSMISSION METHODS• TRANSMISSION

6BEFORE USING THE FAX FEATUREPARTS OF THE MACHINEExit areaThe original exits here after transmission or scanning into memory.Document feeder trayPlace

96KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMSKEYS USED IN KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMSExample: Auditing modeWhen a checkbox ( ) appears in front of a setting, a checkmark ( ) will

978KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS FOR THE FAX FUNCTIONThis section explains key operator programs for the fax function of the machine. For key operator program

98KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMSINITIAL RESOLUTION SETTINGThis setting is used to select the default resolution setting for fax mode. Selections are [STANDARD]

99KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS8SPEAKER VOLUME SETTINGThis setting is used to adjust the volume of the following four types of sounds heard through the speake

100KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMSIMAGE MEMORY PRINT SELECT SETTINGThis program is used to select the conditions for including a copy of part of the first page

101KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS8ROTATION SENDING SETTINGThis setting allows you to select whether or not a vertically placed A4 original is rotated to a hori

102KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMSDEFAULT SENDING MODEThis program is used to select [MEMORY TX] or [DIRECT TX] for the default transmission mode. For more info

103KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS8NUMBER OF CALLS IN AUTO RECEPTIONWhen the reception mode is set to auto, this program is used to select the number of rings o

104KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMSSENDING OPTIONSThe following settings are contained in "SENDING OPTIONS":● PASSCODE NUMBER SETTING● POLLING SECURITY

105KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS8F-CODE MEMORY BOXThis program is used to program memory boxes for F-code communication. Three types of memory boxes can be pr

7BEFORE USING THE FAX FEATURE1FAX MODE (CONDITION SETTING SCREEN)The condition setting screen of fax mode is displayed by pressing the [FAX] key while

106KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS● F-code confidential box (print passcode)A print passcode must be programmed to permit printing of faxes received in the F-co

107KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS81Touch the desired type of memory box ([POLLING MEMORY], [CONFIDENTIAL], or [RELAY BROADCAST]) in the Edit/Delete row (lower

1089Chapter 9APPENDIXThis chapter contains reference information regarding the fax features of the machine.

1099SPECIFICATIONSFor information on power requirements, power consumption, dimensions, weight, and other specifications that are common to all featur

110INDEXAAddress directory screen ...8Advanced transmission methods ...26Alarm sound

111OOn-hook dialling ...11Operation Panel ...5,

112AAdvanced transmission methodsBroadcast transmission 26Confidential transmission 47Cover sheet 42Dual page scan 40Fax forward function 29F-code tra

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8BEFORE USING THE FAX FEATURE[EXPOSURE] key (p.22)Touch this key to change the scanning exposure. The selected exposure is highlighted above the key.

91ORIGINALSORIGINALS THAT CAN BE FAXEDOriginal sizes*Long originalsDepending on the resolution setting and the width of the original, there may not be

10LOADING AN ORIGINALAn original can be loaded in the RSPF or placed on the document glass. Load multi-page sheet originals in the RSPF. Place books a

111CONVENIENT DIALLING METHODSAUTO-DIALLINGThis product includes an auto-dialling feature to make dialling easier. By programming frequently dialled n

122Chapter 2BASIC OPERATIONSThis chapter explains the basic procedures for sending and receiving faxes.SENDING A FAXBASIC PROCEDURE FOR SENDING FAXEST

13BASIC OPERATIONS2Entering a pause.If you need to insert a pause between digits to access an outside line or dial an international number, touch the

14BASIC OPERATIONSMemory transmission modeWhen memory transmission mode is selected, the original is scanned into memory and then sent to the destinat

15BASIC OPERATIONS2Storing transmission jobs (memory transmission)If a transmission is performed in memory transmission mode while the machine is alre

Note• This operation manual (fax function) describes the AR-M236/AR-M276 model with optional reversing single pass feeder (AR-RP7), optional job separ

16BASIC OPERATIONSTRANSMISSION BY AUTO-DIALLING (RAPID DIALLING AND GROUP DIALLING)To send a document by auto-dialling (rapid dialling or group dialli

17BASIC OPERATIONS2TRANSMITTING A TWO-SIDED DOCUMENTThe RSPF can be used to automatically fax both sides of two-sided document by memory transmission.

18BASIC OPERATIONSFAXING A LARGE NUMBER OF PAGES When you have a large number of pages to fax, scan the pages in batches using the RSPF. A maximum of

19BASIC OPERATIONS28Place the next set of original pages and press the [START] key ( ).Repeat this step until all pages have been scanned. You can cha

20MANUALLY SETTING THE SCANNING SIZEIf you load an original that is not a standard size (such as an INCH size), or if the size is not detected correct

212SELECTING RESOLUTION AND EXPOSURE SETTINGSAfter placing an original, you can adjust the resolution and exposure settings as needed for the original

22BASIC OPERATIONSSELECTING THE EXPOSUREThe initial exposure setting is AUTO. To change the setting, follow these steps:Changing the exposure1Touch th

232PRIORITY TRANSMISSION OF A STORED JOBIf you have an urgent transmission job and multiple transmission jobs have already been stored, you can give p

24CANCELLING A FAX TRANSMISSIONYou can cancel a transmission job that is in progress or that has been stored. This is done in the fax job status scree

252RECEIVING FAXESWhen another fax machine sends a fax to your machine, your machine will ring*, automatically receive the fax, and begin printing (au

Thank you for purchasing the facsimile expansion kit. The Operation Manual (for facsimile) primarily explains the fax function on the AR-M230/M270 Ser

263Chapter 3ADVANCED TRANSMISSION METHODSThis chapter explains advanced fax features for special situations and purposes.SENDING THE SAME DOCUMENT TO

27ADVANCED TRANSMISSION METHODS3USING BROADCAST TRANSMISSION1Follow steps 1 through 6 of "BASIC PROCEDURE FOR SENDING FAXES" (p.12).2Enter t

28FORWARDING RECEIVED FAXES TO ANOTHER MACHINE WHEN PRINTING IS NOT POSSIBLEWhen printing is not possible because of a problem such as no paper or no

29ADVANCED TRANSMISSION METHODS3USING THE FAX FORWARD FUNCTIONProgram the fax number of the forwarding destinationThe number of the forwarding destina

30AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION AT A SPECIFIED TIME (TIMER TRANSMISSION)This feature enables you to set up a transmission or polling operation to be performe

31ADVANCED TRANSMISSION METHODS36Perform the desired transmission operation.The steps that follow will depend on the type of transmission. The followi

32TRANSMISSION AND RECEPTION USING THE POLLING FUNCTIONThis function can only be used if the other machine is a Super G3 or G3 machine and supports th

33ADVANCED TRANSMISSION METHODS3Polling memoryThis feature allows your machine to automatically send a document previously scanned into memory when an

34ADVANCED TRANSMISSION METHODS4When you have finished entering the destination(s), press the [START] key( )."JOB STORED." appears in the sc

35ADVANCED TRANSMISSION METHODS3USING POLLING MEMORYThis function sends a document previously scanned into memory to a receiving machine when the rece

ADDITION TO THE KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMSThe following program has been added to the "FAX DEFAULT SETTINGS".DISABLE OF FAX NUMBER DIRECT ENTRYWh

36ADVANCED TRANSMISSION METHODS9Press the [START] key ( ).The document is scanned. If other documents have previously been stored, the new document wi

37ADVANCED TRANSMISSION METHODS3Deleting documents from the Public BoxThis procedure is used to delete documents from the Public Box when they are no

38ADVANCED TRANSMISSION METHODSRestricting polling access (polling security)If you wish to prevent unauthorized fax machines from polling your machine

39ADVANCED TRANSMISSION METHODS3FAXING A THIN-SHEET DOCUMENT USING THE RSPFThin-sheet documents can be faxed using the RSPF.When the thin-sheet scanni

40ADVANCED TRANSMISSION METHODSFAXING A DIVIDED ORIGINAL (DUAL PAGE SCAN)When faxing a book or other bound document, you can use this function to divi

413PROGRAMMING FREQUENTLY USED OPERATIONSThis function allows you to store the steps of an operation, including the destination and scanning settings,

42ADDING A COVER SHEET TO A FAX TRANSMISSIONAn A4 (8-1/2" x 11") cover sheet can be attached to a fax transmission. The cover sheet is gener

43ADVANCED TRANSMISSION METHODS3ADDING A MESSAGEThis function adds a message to the top of the first received fax page. Message selection is only effe

44OWN NUMBER SENDINGThis function prints the date, time, your programmed sender’s name, your programmed sender’s fax number, and the page number at th

45ADVANCED TRANSMISSION METHODS3SELECTING THE SENDER INFORMATION THAT APPEARS ON A FAX TRANSMISSIONFollow the steps below to select a sender from amon

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46SENDING AND RECEIVING CONFIDENTIAL FAXESThe confidential function allows you to send and receive confidential faxes. When a fax is sent by confident

47ADVANCED TRANSMISSION METHODS3CONFIDENTIAL TRANSMISSIONBefore sending a confidential fax, make sure that the receiving machine has the confidential

48ADVANCED TRANSMISSION METHODSPRINTING A FAX RECEIVED IN A CONFIDENTIAL BOXTo print a fax received in a confidential box, you must enter the ID code

493SENDING FAXES USING THE RELAY REQUEST FUNCTIONThe relay request function is used to send a fax to a relay fax machine, and then have the relay fax

50ADVANCED TRANSMISSION METHODSUSING THE RELAY REQUEST FUNCTIONA relay request transmission is performed by specifying the relay group and then perfor

514Chapter 4TRANSMISSION USING F-CODESThis chapter explains F-code transmission, which gives you a convenient means of performing advanced operations

52TRANSMISSION USING F-CODESMEMORY BOXES AND SUB-ADDRESSES/PASSCODES REQUIRED FOR F-CODE TRANSMISSIONFax machines that support F-code transmission ena

53TRANSMISSION USING F-CODES4ENTERING A SUB-ADDRESS AND PASSCODE FOR A MEMORY BOX IN THE OTHER MACHINEWhen transmitting to a memory box in another fax

54F-CODE POLLING MEMORYF-code polling memory allows one fax machine to call another fax machine and initiate reception of a document that has been sca

55TRANSMISSION USING F-CODES4USING F-CODE POLLING MEMORYIn order for another machine to retrieve a document from your machine, you must first scan the

24TRANSMISSION USING F-CODESTRANSMISSION BETWEEN MACHINES SUPPORTING F-CODES... 51●MEMORY BOXES AND SUB-ADDRESSES/PASSCOD

56TRANSMISSION USING F-CODESPROCEDURE FOR F-CODE POLLINGMake sure that a document has not been placed in the RSPF or on the document glass, and then f

574F-CODE CONFIDENTIAL TRANSMISSIONThis function is used to fax confidential documents. The sub-address and passcode programmed for a memory box restr

58TRANSMISSION USING F-CODESPRINTING A DOCUMENT RECEIVED TO AN F-CODE CONFIDENTIAL MEMORY BOXA document received to an F-code confidential memory box

594F-CODE RELAY BROADCAST TRANSMISSIONThe F-code relay broadcast function is used to have a relay request fax machine send a fax to a relay fax machin

60TRANSMISSION USING F-CODESUSING THE F-CODE RELAY BROADCAST FUNCTION (your machine is the relay machine)When a document is received from a relay requ

615Chapter 5CONVENIENT METHODS OF USEThis chapter explains convenient features that can be used to send a document, as well as features that expand th

62CONVENIENT METHODS OF USESENDING A FAX AFTER TALKING ON THE PHONE (MANUAL TRANSMISSION)If the other fax machine is set to manual reception, you can

63CONVENIENT METHODS OF USE5RECEIVING A FAX AFTER TALKING (MANUAL RECEPTION)When an extension phone is connected to the machine and you have set the r

64CONVENIENT METHODS OF USEActivating fax reception from an extension phone (remote reception)After speaking on the extension phone, you can activate

655FAXING A DOCUMENT FROM A COMPUTER (PC-FAX)If a computer is connected to the machine and the PC-FAX driver installed in the computer, a document cre

3TO USE THIS PRODUCT CORRECTLY AS A FACSIMILESeveral points must be kept in mind when using this product as a facsimile.Please note the following:Conn

666Chapter 6PROGRAMMINGThis chapter explains how to program auto dial keys (rapid and group keys), programs, relay groups, and user indexes. It also e

67PROGRAMMING63Touch the [DIRECT ADDRESS / PROGRAM] key.The DIRECT ADDRESS / PROGRAM menu appears.4Touch the desired key and perform the programming o

68PROGRAMMINGSTORING RAPID DIAL KEYSTo store a rapid key, follow steps 1 to 4 on pages 66 to 67 (touch the [RAPID] key in step 4), and then follow the

69PROGRAMMING69Use the numeric keys to enter the fax number.•To insert a pause between digits of the number, touch the [PAUSE] key. The pause appears

70PROGRAMMINGInternational correspondence modeSelections are NONE, MODE 1, MODE 2, and MODE 3.15If you have finished programming rapid keys, touch the

71PROGRAMMING6EDITING AND DELETING RAPID KEYSIf you wish to delete a rapid key or change the fax number, name, or other information programmed in a ra

72PROGRAMMINGPROGRAMMING A GROUP KEYUp to 200 destinations can be stored in a group key. To program a group key, follow steps 1 through 4 on pages 66

73PROGRAMMING6EDITING AND DELETING GROUP KEYSIf you need to edit or delete a group key, follow steps 1 through 3 on pages 66 and 67 and then perform t

74PROGRAMMINGSTORING A PROGRAMYou can store the following numbers and functions in a program to enable easy transmission by simply executing the progr

75PROGRAMMING65Your settings are displayed. Make sure that they are correct.6If you are finished storing programs, touch the [EXIT] key.If you wish to

41Chapter 1BEFORE USING THE FAX FEATUREThis chapter contains basic information about using the fax function of this product. Please read this chapter

76PROGRAMMINGSTORING RELAY GROUPSUse this procedure to store a relay group (relay machine and end receiving machines) for a relay request transmission

77PROGRAMMING66Enter the numbers of the end receiving machines.Touch a key and then enter the number of an end receiving machine as explained below.Af

78PROGRAMMINGEDITING AND DELETING A RELAY GROUPIf you need to edit or delete a previously stored relay group, perform steps 1 through 3 on pages 66 an

796STORING A GROUP INDEXAuto dial keys (rapid keys and group keys) are normally stored in the ABC index. To make auto dial keys more convenient to use

80PRINTING PROGRAMMED INFORMATIONYou can print out lists of the rapid keys, group keys, programs, and relay groups that have been stored in the machin

816ENTERING CHARACTERSTo enter or edit characters in setting screens such as auto dial key programming screens, follow the steps below. Characters tha

82PROGRAMMING8Touch the [Ä] key.You can press the [ABC/abc] key during entry to return to alphabetical character entry. You can also enter numbers and

83PROGRAMMING6Entering numbers and symbols1Touch the [AB/ab 12#$%] key.When the characters "12#$%" are highlighted, number/symbol entry mo

847Chapter 7TROUBLESHOOTINGThis chapter contains information to help you make efficient use of the fax features of the machine, including solutions to

85TROUBLESHOOTING7Information appearing in the TYPE/NOTE columnInformation such as the type of transmission and type of error appears in the TYPE/NOTE

51PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONSOPERATION PANELOperation panel keys and keys displayed on the touch panel that are used for fax are explained here.Touch pan

86VIEWING THE COMMUNICATION ACTIVITY REPORTYour machine keeps a record of the most recent 50 transactions (both transmissions and receptions) that wer

877WHEN AN ALARM SOUNDS AND A WARNING MESSAGE IS DISPLAYEDAlarms and display messages alert you to the condition of the machine during operation. If o

88TROUBLESHOOTINGIf the fax features do not operate normally, please check the following. If you are unable to solve the problem, see "TROUBLESHO

89TROUBLESHOOTING7FAX PROBLEMSProblems that are related to the fax function are explained in the following.For general machine problems, copier proble

90TROUBLESHOOTINGReception problemsTelephone problemsProblem Cause and solution PageReception does not take place at the specified time.The machine&ap

918Chapter 8KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMSThe key operator programs are used by the administrator of the machine to enable and disable certain functions of the

92KEY OPERATOR PROGRAM LISTKEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS FOR THE FAX FUNCTIONYou may not be able to use all of the programs in the key operator program list.

93KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS8FAX SEND SETTINGSAUTO REDUCTION SENDING SETTINGEnabled 100PRINTING PAGE NUMBER AT RECEIVEREnabled 100DATE/OWN NUMBER PRINT POS

94KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMSKEY OPERATOR PROGRAM MENUThe key operator programs are arranged in the following menu.Use this menu as a guide for accessing ea

958USING THE KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS1Press the [CUSTOM SETTINGS] key.2Touch the [KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS] key.3Use the numeric keys to enter the five-digi