Sharp MX-B201D User manual

20/07/2015
MX-B201D
Technical Handy Guide
JULY 2015
CONTENT
Product Specification
2
MX-NB11 & MX-FX12 Upgrade
23
Product Options
4
Firmware & Print Driver Revision
26
Initial Setup
5
Updated
Test Simulation
27
Maintenance & Consumables
7
Trouble Codes
30
Interface Functionality
9
User Program
31
Operating System Support
10
Updated
Repair Hints
38
Product Key Registration
11
Technical Bulletin Index
40
USB Driver Installation (Firmware)
14
Document Reference
41
Firmware Upgrade
20
Notes
42

PRODUCT SPECIFICATION
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MX-B201D
General Specification
Original paper size:
Max. A4
Printed paper size:
Max. A4 –Min. A6
Standard paper capacity:
300 sheets (250 sheets with 50 sheet bypass)
Maximum paper capacity:
550 sheets (2 x 250 sheets + 50 sheet bypass)
Paper weight:
56-80 g/m2(Bypass 56-128 g/m2)
Output capacity:
200 sheets (Face down) with job shifting
Warm-up time:
0 sec. (Auto start)
Resolution:
600 dpi
Memory:
64MB
Duplex:
STD (56-80 g/m2)
Dimensions (W-D-H):
518 x 460 x 298
Weight:
Approx. 16.3 kg
Average Monthly Volume:
800 sheets (Max. 2K)
Life:
120 k or 5 years
Environmental
Power Consumption:
Max. 1.0kW
TEC Value (Measured):
1.863kWh
Noise (Measured):
Operating: 64db (STD), 41db (Idle)
Copier Specification
Copy Speed:
20 ppm (A4 Continuous)
E-Sort/SOPM:
Yes / Yes
First Copy Time:
8.0 sec.
Continuous Copy:
Max. 99
Scan Resolution:
600 x 600 dpi
Zoom Range:
25 –400% with 7 pre-set ratios (O.C.),
50 –200 % with 5 pre-set ratios (RSPF)
Document Feeder
Type:
Opt: MX-RP13 [RSPF]
Original Capacity:
50 originals (56-90 g/m2)
Max. Replacement Speed:
13 opm
USB Printer
STD
Print Speed:
20 ppm (A4 Continuous)
PDL (Emulation):
SPLC (GDI with JBIG compression)
Interface:
USB 2.0
Memory:
64MB
Supported OS:
Windows® 2000 / XP*/ Vista*, Windows® 7*, Windows® 8*, Windows® 8.1*,
(*32/64bit)
USB Scanner
STD: Colour
Resolution:
600 x 600 dpi (Setting range : 50 to 9600dpi)
Interface:
USB 2.0
Duplex:
Opt: MX-RP13 [RSPF] required (via Twain Scan only)
Destination:
Desktop
Bundled Utility Software:
Sharpdesk 3.3 (without NST), Button Manager
Supported OS:
Windows® 2000 / XP*/ Vista*, Windows® 7*, Windows® 8*, Windows® 8.1*,
(*32/64bit)

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATION
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MX-B201D
Network Printer
Requirement:
Opt: MX-NB11
Print Speed:
20 ppm (A4 Continuous)
PDL (Emulation):
STD: PCL6.
Opt: Postscript 3 [MX-PK10]
Interface:
STD: USB2.0, 10/100BaseTX
Protocol:
TCP/IP (IPv4)
Memory:
128 MB (STD & Max)
Supported OS:
Windows® 2000 / XP*/ Vista*, Windows® 7*, Windows® 8*, Windows® 8.1*,
Windows® Server 2003* / 2008* / 2008R2 / 2012 / 2012R2 (*32/64bit).
Mac OSX 10.2.8, 10.3.9, 10.4.x, 10.5.x, 10.6.x, 10.7.x, 10.8.x, 10.9.x, 10.10.x
with MX-NB11 & MX-PK10
Bundled Utility Software:
Sharp Printer Administrator Utility, Status Monitor
Network Scanner
Requirement:
Opt: MX-NB11
Type:
Colour
Resolution:
75/100/150/200/300/400/600 dpi
Interface:
RJ45 only
Duplex:
Not supported via network connection –USB only (Twain)
Destination:
Desktop (Sharpdesk), FTP, E-Mail, USB Memory Device,
Bundled Utility Software:
Sharp Status monitor, Sharpdesk 3.3 (with NST - 3 licenses)
Facsimile
Requirement:
Opt: MX-FX12 &MX-NB11
Communication / Speed:
Super G3 / Max. 33,600 bps
Document size:
Max. A4
Dial Registration:
18 rapid, 100 speed dials
Broadcast transmission:
Yes, Max. 100 destinations
PC Fax:
Supported (Windows only)
Inbound Routing:
Not Supported

PRODUCT OPTIONS
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MX-B201D
Machine Options
Model
Description
Comment
MX-RP13
Document Feeder (RSPF)
MX-CS10
Second paper cassette (250 sheets)
MX-NB11
Network Expansion for PCL Printing & Scanning
MX-PK10
Postscript 3 kit
MX-NB11 is required
MX-FX12
Facsimile expansion kit
MX-NB11 is also required
MX-USX1
Sharpdesk Additional license kit (1 license)
MX-USX5
Sharpdesk Additional license kit (5 license)
MX-US10
Sharpdesk Additional license kit (10 license)
MX-US50
Sharpdesk Additional license kit (50 licenses)
MX-USA0
Sharpdesk Additional license kit (100 licenses)
MX-RP13
Document Feeder (RSPF
MX-CS10
1 x 250 sheet Cassette
MX-NB11
Network Expansion Kit.
MX-USX1/5, MX-US10/50/A0
Sharpdesk v3.3 License Kit(s)
MX-FX12
Fax Expansion Kit.
MX-PK10
Postscript 3 Expansion

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INITIAL SETUP
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DEVELOPER INSTALLATION
Sim 25-01 Developer Cycle/Stir (Once)
Toner Cartridge must be installed before execution.
PRODUCT ACTIVATION & FIRMWARE UPGRADE
Activation of Optional Product(s).
Sim 22-14 Check Firmware version(s):- Upgrade to latest version.
INITIAL SETUP
Sim 21-01 Maintenance Cycle Setting:- Set to 4 = 25K.
Sim 26-02 RSPF [MX-RP13] Installation:- 0 = None, 1 = Enable.
Sim 26-03 Second Cassette [MX-CS10] Installation:- 0 = None, 1 = Enable.
Sim 26-04 Duplex Mode Setting:- 0 = None, 1 = Enable.
Sim 26-06 Machine Destination:- AB Series(EX) = 1.
Set paper size by adjusting the guides in the cassette.
PRINT ENGINE IMAGE SKEW & OFF CENTRE
Sim 64-01 Image Writing (Skew) Adjustment:- Select 1 (Grid Pattern).
Sim 50-10 Image Off Centre Adjustment:- Check All Cassettes.
COPY IMAGE QUALITY
Check Image Quality (Copy Mode) –Density, Magnification, Lead Edge & Void.
If NG, perform the following adjustments as required:-
Sim 46-01 Copy Density Adjust. (300dpi).
Sim 46-02 Copy Density Adjust. (600dpi).
Sim 48-01 Magnification Adjustment (OC & SPF):-
Print Mode Lamp = Main Scan.
Scan Mode Lamp = Sub Scan.
Sim 50-01 Lead/Rear Edge, Loss & Void Adjust.
Sim 50-12 OC & SPF Off Centre Adjust.
Sim 41-06 Float Level Calibration [MX-RP13].
Sim 48-05 SPF Magnification Adjustment [MX-RP13].

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COPY IMAGE QUALITY (Cont’d)
Sim 53-08 SPF Scanning Position Adjust [MX-RP13]:-
AE Lamp = Automatic Adjust.
Text Lamp = Manual Adjust.
Sim 53-06 SPF Lead Edge Adjust [MX-RP13]:
PERIPHERAL / OPTION CONFIGURATION
FAX OPTION –MX-FX12
Sim 66-01 Fax Soft SW Setting (Destination):-
SW80, Bits 1-8 Set Country Code:-
Australia: 00001001
New Zealand: 01111110
Sim 66-02 Fax Soft SW Initialisation.
Sim 66-10 Fax Memory Clear (For Extended Memory).

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MAINTENANCE & CONSUMABLES
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The MX-B201D consumable system is SRU –Service Replaceable Units. The toner unit is supplied as a
cartridge that the customer can change, and the technician changes the Drum and Developer.
CONSUMABLES
MXB201D
Product Code
Description
Approx. Life
MXB20GT1
Toner cartridge
(A4 @ 6%)
8K
MXB20GV1
Developer
25K
AR152DM
OPC Drum (including Fixing plate only)
25K
Note: The initial toner cartridge supplied with the machine has a life of approx. 2,000 sheets.
MAINTENANCE DISPLAY
Toner
Life
8K
Status
NEAR EMPTY
EMPTY
Remaining quantity
About 12.5%
Empty
LED
ON
Flash
Machine
Operation allowed
Stop
Developer
Life
25K
LED
ON at 25K of developer count
Machine
Selection is from Not Stop to Stop by SIM 26-37
(If Stop is selected, the LED will flash
and stop at 25K)
Default Setting: Not Stop
Reset by SIM 24-06
Maintenance
LED
Selection is from 25K, 13K, 9K, 6K, 3K and Free
(no lighting) with SIM 21-1.
Default: 25K
Reset by SIM 20-1
Machine
Not Stop

MAINTENANCE & CONSUMABLES
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Maintenance Schedule: : Clean : Replace
Section
Parts
25K
50K
75K
100K
125K
Developing
Developer





DV blade





DV side seal (F/R)





Process Peripheral
Drum





Interval Checklist
25K
50K
Interval:
Process Section:
Replace Developer [MX-B20GV1]
X
Replace DV Blade
X
DV Side Seal F & R [PSHEZ0029QS11] & [PSEL-0096QSZZ]
Clean MC Grid & Transfer Corona Wire
Check & Clean DV Blade
Replace OPC Drum [AR-152DM]
Replace Drum Cleaner Blade [CCLEZ0013QS01]
Sim 24-06 Clear Developer Counter
Sim 24-07 Clear Drum Counter
Sim 20-01 Clear Maintenance Counter
Sim 25-01 Developer/Toner Stir (& Main Motor Check)
Paper Feed & Transport:
Check/Clean/Replace PF Rollers
Sim 24-01 Clear Jam Counter (if required).
Fuser Section:
Check/Clean Fuser Separation Pawls
Check/Clean Upper Thermistor
Document Feeder:
Check/Clean/ PF Rollers (replace when necessary)
Clean all RSPF/DSPF sensors.
General:
Clean all optics, CCD, and white reference plate.
Image Quality:
Sim 46-01 Adjust Copy Exposure Density (300dpi ).
Sim 46-02 Adjust Copy Exposure Density (600dpi)

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INTERFACE FUNCTIONALITY
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System I/F
Print / Scan Function
SPLC
PCL6
PS
USB
Scan
Network
Scan
Scan to
USB
Memory
MX-B201D Standard Machine
USB 2.0

X
X

X
X
MX-B201D with optional MX-NB11 & MX-FX12
USB 2.0
X

*1

X

10/100Base
X

*1
X

Note:
*1 For PS3 Support, the MX-PK10 is required.

OPERATING SYSTEM SUPPORT
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SPLC [GDI] 
WHQL

WHQL
PCL6 12/15 *1
WHQL
*1
WHQL
*1
WHQL
*1
WHQL
*1
WHQL
PS 12/15 *2
WHQL
*2
WHQL
*2
WHQL
PPD 12/15 *2
WHQL
*2
WHQL
*2
WHQL *2 *2
UPD2
PC-FAX 12/15 *3 *3 *3 *3 *3
SAP
AIRPRINT (Native)
BUTTON MANAGER 12/15  
TWAIN SCAN 12/15 
WHQL

WHQL
SCAN TO FOLDER
SCAN TO FTP *1 *1 *1 *1 *1 *1 *1 *1
COMPOSER 10/15  
SCAN TO DESKTOP 10/15  
SRDM TBD *1 *1 *1 *1 *1
UTILITIES:
MX-B201D
8, 8.1
32/64
7, Vista
32/64
2008(R2)
32/64
2012
64
2012R2
64
10.4 to
10.9.x
10.10.x
WINDOWS OS
WINDOWS SERVER OS
APPLE OSX
10
32/64
PRINTER DRIVER:
IMAGE SEND:
SHARPDESK V3.3:
Notes:
*1 MX-NB11 is required.
*2 MX-NB11 & MX-PK10 are required.
*3 MX-NB11 and MX-FX13 are required.

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PRODUCT KEY REGISTRATION
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MX-PK10 Postscript Level 3 kit
With the above option, you should receive an operation manual. The front of the operation
manual details a unique code which when registered, provides an activation key which
unlocks the Postscript function within the device when the MX-NB11 is installed.
For MX-B201D, the MX-PK10 Postscript Option is registered against the Machine Serial Number.
Procedure:
1. Make a note of the Machine Serial Number upon which the MX-PK10 is to be installed.
It is recommended to acquire the serial number by accessing the MX-B201D (MX-NB11)
webpage - enter the IP Address of the device within a web browser:-
Example:http://192.168.0.201
Select Device Configuration or Product Key Setting and note the displayed serial number.
Note: The MX-B201D administrator username & password may be required:-
Default Username: admin
Default Password:- Sharp
2. Note the Application Number from the front of the MX-PK10 Operation Manual.
3. Access the following URL, with the username and password indicated:-
http://dse-pub.sharp.co.jp/key/
User Name: keyuser
Password: key000323

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4. Select your region (country).
5. Register the MX-PK10 by completing the following Web form:-
Caution:
For MX-B201D, the MX-PK10 is registered against the Machine Serial Number, which must
be entered in the Serial Number of Engine Field –(Do not enter the MX-NB10 Serial
Number).
Note: When inputting the data, please ensure that the prefix letter of the Application
Number is entered in UPPERCASE. Also, if the machine serial number ends in
X or Y, they must also be entered in UPPERCASE.
6. Click Send.
The Product Activation Key will then be displayed. An E-mail confirmation is also
sent to the E-Mail address of the dealer representative.
7. Open the web page of the MX-NB11 by entering the IP address of the device and click Admin
Mode, followed by Product Key Setting.

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PRODUCT KEY REGISTRATION
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8. From the drop down menu, select Postscript and enter the MX-PK10 Product Key within the
Product Key field. Click Submit:-
9. Power cycle the copier.
10. To confirm the MX-PK10 is activated, re-enter the IP address of the MX-NB11 into the Web
Browser and click Device Configuration.
The MX-PK10 should be listed under Software Options Installed:-
MX-PK10 Activation is complete.

USB DRIVER INSTALLATION [FIRMWARE]
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General:
In preparation for downloading the new firmware from a PC to MX-B201D series, it is necessary to install
a software driver on the PC to allow the transfer of the firmware via USB.
Once the driver has been installed, it will then be possible to connect to the MX-B201D using the
Integrated Maintenance (Download) program.
Note: The USB driver does not need to be installed each time the Maintenance Program is run/executed.
Windows 8/8.1 Pre-Requisite:
As the Download USB driver is not Microsoft certified, installation will only be possible once the Driver
Signature Enforcement Policy of Windows 8 or 8.1 is disabled:-
1. Open the Windows 8/8.1 Charms bar by positioning the mouse to the bottom right hand corner,
click Settings, then Change PC Settings:-
2. For Windows 8:-
Select General from the left menu. Scroll the right target window to the bottom and select
Restart Now under Advanced Startup.
For Windows 8.1:-
Select Update and Recovery from the left menu, and select Restart Now under Advanced Startup.
Windows 8: Windows 8.1

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3. Select Troubleshoot from the Choose an option screen, then Advanced Options:-
4. From the Advanced Options menu, select Startup Settings, then Restart from the Windows
Startup Settings menu:-
5. Select 7) Disable driver signature enforcement by pressing the number 7 key on your keyboard.
6. Once Windows 8 / 8.1 restarts, follow the USB Driver Installation Procedure as normal.

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USB Driver Installation Procedure:
The following procedure describes the USB driver installation on Windows 8.1 (x64). Administrative
privileges will be required:-
1. Power on the MX-B201D and put the copier into Download Mode by executing Simulation 49-01.
2. Connect an “A to B” type USB cable between the PC and USB port (as shown below):-
1. The “Driver Software Installation”wizard will identify “DOWNLOAD” as a new device and will try
to install the device driver. If no device driver is found, the following message may appear:-
2. Click Close.
3. Launch Device Manager (example shown below: Right Click on START & select Device Manager):-
4. DOWNLOAD should now be listed under Other Devices (as shown below):-

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5. Right click DOWNLOAD and select Update Driver Software:-
6. Select Browse my computer for driver software and navigate to the folder/location that contains
the correct USB driver for the Operating System being used:-
Windows XP 32bit OS: 2kXp folder
Windows Vista/7/8/8.1 32bit OS: Vista folder
Windows XP/Vista/7/8/8.1 64bit OS: x64 folder

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7. Click Next.
If Windows cannot verify the driver publisher, the following message will appear.
Select Install this driver software anyway:-

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8. The DOWNLOAD driver will now be installed:-
9. When the DOWNLOAD driver has been installed successfully, click Close:-
10. Once the DOWNLOAD driver has been successfully installed, it will be identified as Integration
Maintenance Program Version 4.01 Generic USB Driver under Universal Serial Bus controllers
within Device Manager (as shown):-
USB Driver Installation is Complete –It will now be possible to run the Maintenance Program and
upgrade the Engine firmware.

FIRMWARE UPGRADE
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MX-B201D Main Engine:
Requirement:
PC with USB Port using compatible Windows OS (Windows® XP/Vista/7/8/8.1 x86 & x64).
USB “A to B” type cable.
USB Driver (Maintenance Tool) Pre Installed.
Integrated Maintenance Tool & Updated Firmware.
Procedure:
1. Presuming the DOWNLOAD USB driver (for the Maintenance Tool) is already installed on the PC,
power on the MX-B201D and put the copier into Download Mode by executing
Simulation 49-01.
2. Connect an “A to B” type USB cable between the PC and USB port as indicated below:-
3. Launch the Integrated Maintenance Tool.
Select the MX-B201D model series and click Select:-