Sharp MX-C300P User manual

MODEL: MX-C300P
MX-C300PE
MX-C300PL
DIGITAL FULL COLOUR PRINTER
OPERATION GUIDE

2
INTRODUCTION
This manual describes MX-C300P/MX-C300PE/MX-C300PL Digital full colour printer.
• Where "MX-XXXX" appears in this manual, please substitute the name of your model for "XXXX". For the
name of your model, see p.6.
• The screen images and procedures that appear in this manual are mainly for Windows 7. With other versions
of Windows, some screen images may be different from those in this manual.
• For information on using your operating system, refer to your operating system's manual or online Help.
The display screens, messages, and key names shown in the manual may differ from those on the actual machine
due to product improvements and modifications.
Note

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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ................................................ 2
USING THE MANUAL ....................................... 5
●ABOUT THE MANUALS ...................................5
●CONVENTIONS USED IN THIS MANUAL.......5
DIFFERENCES BETWEEN MODELS............... 6
1BEFORE USING THE MACHINE
PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS ..................... 7
●OPERATION PANEL ........................................9
DISPLAY .......................................................... 10
●HOME SCREEN .............................................10
●HOW TO USE THE DISPLAY ........................11
POWER ON AND OFF..................................... 12
●POWER ON ....................................................12
●POWER OFF ..................................................12
●POWER SAVE MODES..................................12
LOADING PAPER............................................ 13
●USEABLE PAPER ..........................................13
●PRINT SIDE FACE UP OR FACE DOWN......14
●LOADING PAPER...........................................16
●TRAY SETTINGS ...........................................19
USER AUTHENTICATION MODE................... 20
●USING USER AUTHENTICATION MODE .....20
ENTERING CHARACTERS............................. 21
●CHARACTERS THAT CAN BE ENTERED ....21
2PRINTER
PRINTER FUNCTION OF THE MACHINE ...... 22
PRINTING FROM WINDOWS ......................... 23
● PRINTER DRIVER PROPERTIES WINDOW ... 23
●
BASIC PRINTING PROCEDURE ..................... 24
●
PRINTING WHEN THE USER AUTHENTICATION
FUNCTION IS ENABLED
................................ 26
●
VIEWING PRINTER DRIVER HELP ................. 27
●
SAVING FREQUENTLY USED PRINT SETTINGS ....... 28
●
CHANGING THE PRINTER DRIVER DEFAULT
SETTINGS
...................................................... 30
PRINTING FROM A MACINTOSH .................. 31
● BASIC PRINTING PROCEDURE ..................... 31
●
PRINTING WHEN THE USER AUTHENTICATION
FUNCTION IS ENABLED
................................ 34
FREQUENTLY USED FUNCTION .................. 35
● SELECTING THE COLOUR MODE ................. 35
●
SELECTING A PRINT MODE SETTING .......... 37
●
TWO-SIDED PRINTING .................................. 38
●
FITTING THE PRINT IMAGE TO THE PAPER ......39
● PRINTING MULTIPLE PAGES ON ONE PAGE ... 40
CONVENIENT PRINTING FUNCTIONS.......... 42
● CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS FOR CREATING
PAMPHLETS AND POSTERS
......................... 42
●
FUNCTIONS TO ADJUST THE SIZE AND
ORIENTATION OF THE IMAGE
...................... 45
●
COLOUR MODE ADJUSTMENT FUNCTION ... 47
●
FUNCTIONS THAT COMBINE TEXT AND
IMAGES.............................................................. 51
● PRINT FUNCTIONS FOR SPECIAL PURPOSES.......54
● CONVENIENT PRINTER FUNCTIONS ............ 55
PRINTING WITHOUT THE PRINTER DRIVER ... 57
●DIRECTLY PRINTING A FILE IN USB FLASH
MEMORY....................................................... 58
●
DIRECTLY PRINTING FROM A COMPUTER.............59
● CANCELLING A PRINT JOB FROM THE MACHINE........59
● CHANGE THE MACHINE TO OFFLINE MODE ......59
APPENDIX ....................................................... 60
● PRINTER DRIVER SPECIFICATION LIST ..............60

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3TROUBLESHOOTING
TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................... 63
●NETWORK PROBLEMS.................................63
●PRINTING PROBLEMS..................................63
INDICATORS AND DISPLAY MESSAGES .... 67
MISFEED REMOVAL ............................................ 68
●MISFEED IN THE BYPASS TRAY .................68
●MISFEED IN THE MACHINE..........................69
●MISFEED IN THE PAPER TRAY 1 ................73
●MISFEED IN THE PAPER TRAY 2 (Option) ..73
REPLACING THE TONER CARTRIDGE ........ 74
REPLACING THE TONER COLLECTION
CONTAINER .................................................... 76
4ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
CHECKING THE TOTAL OUTPUT COUNT AND
TONER REMAINING
........................................ 78
LIST PRINT (USER)......................................... 78
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE.............................. 79
●CLEANING THE BYPASS TRAY PAPER FEED
ROLLER..........................................................79
●CLEANING THE MAIN CHARGER OF THE
PHOTOCONDUCTIVE DRUM........................79
●CLEANING THE LASER UNIT .......................80
ADJUSTING THE DISPLAY CONTRAST .......... 82
5SYSTEM SETTINGS
PURPOSE OF THE SYSTEM SETTINGS ........ 83
PROGRAMMING AN ADMINISTRATOR
PASSWORD
..................................................... 83
SYSTEM SETTINGS LIST ................................ 84
USING THE SYSTEM SETTINGS .................... 87
●Change Admin PW .........................................88
●Initial Setting ...................................................88
●Printer .............................................................88
●Network...........................................................88
●User Control....................................................90
●Device Control ................................................91
●Operation Setting ............................................91
●Energy Save ...................................................92
●List Print ..........................................................92
●Colour Adjust. .................................................92
●Security Settings .............................................94
6 WEB FUNCTIONS IN THE MACHINE
ABOUT THE WEB PAGES .............................. 95
●HOW TO ACCESS THE WEB PAGE ............ 95
ABOUT THE WEB PAGES (FOR USERS) ...... 96
CONFIGURING THE PRINTER CONDITION
SETTINGS
........................................................ 97
●HOW TO CONFIGURE THE SETTINGS....... 97
●PRINTER CONDITION SETTING MENU...... 98
●PRINTER CONDITION SETTINGS ............... 98
ABOUT THE WEB PAGES (FOR THE
ADMINISTRATOR)
......................................... 100
CONFIGURING SMTP AND DNS SERVER
SETTINGS
...................................................... 101
PROTECTING INFORMATION PROGRAMMED
IN THE WEB PAGE ([Passwords])
............... 102
ADMINISTRATOR SETTINGS ....................... 103
●CONFIGURING A SETTING IN THE
ADMINISTRATOR SETTINGS .................... 103
●ADMINISTRATOR SETTINGS .................... 103
E-MAIL STATUS AND E-MAIL ALERT
SETTINGS
...................................................... 104
●INFORMATION SETUP............................... 104
●SMTP SETUP .............................................. 104
●STATUS MESSAGE SETUP ....................... 105
●ALERTS MESSAGE SETUP ....................... 105
TRADEMARK ACKNOWLEDGMENTS ......... 107

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USING THE MANUAL
This machine has been designed to provide convenient printing features in a minimum amount of office space and
with maximum operational ease. To enjoy the full benefit of the machine's features, read and understand this
manual before using the machine. In addition, read the manual for your computer. For quick reference during
machine use, SHARP recommends printing out this manual and keep it in a handy location.
ABOUT THE MANUALS
The manuals for the machine are as follows:
Start Guide
This manual explains:
• Specifications
• Cautions for using the machine in safety
Operation Guide (on the accessory CD-ROM)
This manual explains:
How to use the machine and what to do if trouble occurs.
Software Setup Guide (on the accessory CD-ROM)
This manual explains:
How to install software to operate the machine from your computer.
CONVENTIONS USED IN THIS MANUAL
The icons in the manuals indicate the following types of information:
Warns the user that injury may result if the contents of the warning are not properly followed.
Cautions the user that damage to the machine or one of its components may result if the contents
of the caution are not properly followed.
Notes provide information relevant to the machine regarding specifications, functions,
performance, operation and such, that may be useful to the user.
Warning
Caution
Note

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DIFFERENCES BETWEEN MODELS
This manual covers the following models.
AB series (metric) and inch series references
Both specifications are quoted where applicable.
For example:
Page 4: A4 and B5 (8-1/2" x 11" and 5-1/2" x 8-1/2")
Although AB series size indications are shown on the operation panel of this manual, inch series indications are
displayed on the inch series machines.
Model Wireless LAN
MX-C300P Yes
MX-C300PE
MX-C300PL No

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1
BEFORE USING THE MACHINE
This chapter contains basic information that should be read before using the machine.
PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS
(1) Power switch
Press to turn the machine power on and off.
(2) Output tray extension
When you eject the paper of A4 size or larger,
you can open to the outside.
(3) Handles
Use to move the machine. When attaching tray
2, use the handle at the bottom.
(4) Output tray
Printed pages are output to this tray.
(5) Tray 1
Tray 1 can hold approximately 250 sheets of paper
(80
g /m
2
(21 lbs.)). For restrictions on paper types,
sizes, and weights, refer to "USEABLE PAPER"
(p.13).
(6) Tray 2 (Option)
Tray 2 can hold approximately 500 sheets of paper
(80
g /m
2
(21 lbs.)). For restrictions on paper types,
sizes, and weights, refer to "USEABLE PAPER"
(p.13).
(7) Operation panel
Contains operation keys and indicator lights.
(8) USB 2.0 port (Type A)
This is used to connect a USB device such as
USB flash memory to the machine.
(9) Front cover
Open to replace the toner cartridge etc.
(10) Side cover handle
Pull to open the side cover.
(11) Side cover
Open to remove misfed paper.
(12) Bypass tray guides
Adjust to the width of the paper when using the
bypass tray.
(13) Bypass tray
Special paper (heavy paper or transparency film)
can be fed from the bypass tray.
(14) USB 2.0 port (Type B)
Connect the USB cable to this connector when
the machine is used on a USB connection.
(15) LAN connector
Connect the LAN cable to this connector when
the machine is used on a network.
(16) Bypass tray extension
Open this tray when loading paper in the bypass
tray.
(14)
(3)
(15)
(16)
(10)
(11)
(4)
(2)
(7)
(8)
(1)
(3)
(3)
(9)
(5)
(6)
(12)
(13)
The main unit is extremely heavy, and thus two
people are required to do the work. When lifting
the main unit, grasp the handles on each side
firm.
Note

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BEFORE USING THE MACHINE
(17) Toner cartridge (Y/M/C/Bk)
Contains toner. When the toner in a cartridge
runs out, the cartridge of the colour that ran out
must be replaced.
(18) Toner collection container
This collects excess toner that remains after
printing.
(19) Fusing unit paper guide
Open to remove misfed paper.
(20) Fusing unit release levers
Push down these levers to release the pressure
when removing misfed paper from inside the
fusing area or when feeding an envelope from
the bypass tray.
(21) Roller rotating knob
Rotate to remove misfed paper.
(22) Paper tray right side cover
Open this to remove misfed paper in trays.
(23) Duplex conveyor cover
Open this cover to remove misfed paper.
(17)
(18)
(23)
(19)
(20)
(21)
(22)
• The fusing unit is hot. Do not touch
the fusing unit when removing
misfed paper. Doing so may cause
a burn or injury.
• When pushing down the levers,
pinch the levers with your thumb
and index finger while pushing
down slowly. If you push the levers
strongly, the levers may hit your
fingers.
Warning
Do not block the exhaust slots of the machine by placing something in front of them or placing the machine close
to the wall.
Note

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BEFORE USING THE MACHINE
OPERATION PANEL
(1) Display
Shows various messages. (p.10)
(2) [SPECIAL FUNCTION] key ( )
Press to set the paper size and configure system
settings.
(3) Arrow keys
Press to move the highlighting (which indicates
that an item is selected) in the display.
(4) [OK] key
Press to enter the selected setting.
(5) [ENERGY SAVE] key
/ indicator ()
Press to enter the energy save mode.
(6) [BACK] key ( )
Press to return the display to the previous
screen.
(7) [LOGOUT] key ( )
Press this key to log out after you have logged in
and used the machine.
(8) Numeric keys
Enter characters/numbers.
(9) [SYMBOL] key ( )
Press to enter a symbol when entering
characters.
(10) [C] key
Press to clear an enter character of printers.
(11) [HOME] key ( )
Press to return the display to the home screen.
(p.10)
(12) [STOP] key ( )
Press this key to stop a print job.
(13) ONLINE indicator ( )
Print data can be received when this lamp is lit.
(14) DATA indicator ( )
Blinks when print data is being received. Lights
steadily during printing.
(1) (2) (3) (5)(4) (6)
(10) (13)(11) (14)(7) (9)(8) (12)

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BEFORE USING THE MACHINE
DISPLAY
This section explains how to use the display.
HOME SCREEN
The machine is set at the factory to return the display to the home screen one minute after a print job is finished or
when the [HOME] key ( ) is pressed (auto clear function).
In the default state the display shown below appears. The default state of the display may vary depending on
settings in the system settings.
(1) Message display
Messages are displayed regarding machine
status and operation.
(2) Paper size display
The size of paper loaded in each tray is
displayed.
(3) Connection status display
( Models with the wireless LAN function only )
Displayed when wireless LAN is on.
(4) Toner level display
The remaining amount of each colour of toner is
displayed.
The auto clear time can be changed in the system settings. (p.91)
Note
(1)
(2)
(4)
(3)
Wireless infrastructure mode:
Connecting
Wireless infrastructure mode:
Not connected
Wired + wireless access point mode
Connection failure of wireless LAN
device inside machine
76 to 100%
51 to 75%
26 to 50%
1 to 25%
0%

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BEFORE USING THE MACHINE
HOW TO USE THE DISPLAY
Selecting an item with the arrow keys (up/down)
Use the up/down arrow keys (indicated in this manual by [ ] [ ]) to move to and select (highlight) a setting item in
the selection screen. Press the [OK] key to display the screen of the selected setting item. Press [OK] in the setting
screen to save your settings.
Selecting an item with the arrow keys (left/right)
The left/right arrow keys (indicated in this manual by [ ] [ ]) are used to set the numbers in setting screens. Press
the [OK] key to save your settings.
Use the [BACK] key ( ) to return to the previous setting screen.
The [ ] [ ] icons appear in the selection screen of settings that use the
up/down arrow keys.
The [ ] [ ] icons appear in setting screens that use the left/right arrow keys.

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BEFORE USING THE MACHINE
POWER ON AND OFF
The power switch is located on the left side of the machine.
POWER ON
Turn the power switch to the "ON"
position.
While the machine is warming
up, the message "Warming
Up" will appear in the
message display.
POWER OFF
Make sure that the machine is not in
operation and then turn the power switch
to the "OFF" position.
If the power switch is turned off while the machine is in
operation, a misfeed may occur and the job that was in
progress will be cancelled.
POWER SAVE MODES
The machine has two power save modes to reduce overall power consumption thereby reducing the cost of
operation. In addition, these modes conserve natural resources and help reduce environmental pollution. The two
power save modes are "Preheat mode" and "Auto power shut-off mode".
Preheat mode
This function automatically switches the machine to a low power consumption state if the duration of time set in the
system settings elapses without the machine being used when the power is on. In preheat mode the display turns
off. Normal operation automatically resumes when a key on the operation panel is pressed or a print job is received.
Auto power shut-off mode
This function automatically switches the machine to a state that consumes even less power than preheat mode if the
duration of time set in the system settings elapses without the machine being used when the power is on. During
auto power shut-off, only the [ENERGY SAVE] indicator ( ) blinks. To restore the machine to normal operation,
press the [ENERGY SAVE] key ( ). Normal operation also resumes automatically when a print job is received.
While auto power shut-off is in effect, pressing a key other than the [ENERGY SAVE] key ( ) will have no effect.
• The machine is set at the factory to return the display to the home screen one minute after a print job is finished
or when the [HOME] key ( ) is pressed (auto clear function). The "Auto clear" time can be changed in the
system settings. (p.91)
• The machine is initially set to automatically enter power save mode if not used for printing, for a preset period of
time. This setting can be changed in the system settings. (p.92)
Note
The preheat activation time and the "Auto power shut-off timer" can be changed using system settings.
Note

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BEFORE USING THE MACHINE
LOADING PAPER
The message "TRAY< >:Add paper." will be displayed when there is no paper in the selected paper tray.
(< > is the tray number.) Load paper in the indicated paper tray.
USEABLE PAPER
The following types of paper can be loaded in each tray.
*1 The number of sheets of the paper which can be set changes with the weight of a paper. The paper must not be
higher than the indicator line.
*2 When feeding an envelope, push down the fusing unit release levers to release the pressure. "Loading the
bypass tray" (p.17)
PLAIN PAPER, SPECIAL MEDIA
Plain paper that can be used
• SHARP standard plain paper (80 g/m2(21 lbs.)). For paper specifications, see the specifications in the Start
Guide.
• Plain paper other than SHARP standard paper (60 g/m2to 105 g/m2(16 lbs. to 28 lbs.))
Recycled paper, coloured paper and pre-punched paper must meet the same specifications as plain paper.
Contact your dealer or nearest authorised service representative for advice on using these types of paper.
* The "g/m2" (lbs.) units used in these explanations indicate the weight of the paper.
Paper tray type Paper type Size Weight Capacity*1
Tray 1 Plain paper
Recycled paper
Colour
Letter head
Pre-printed
Pre-punched
A4, B5, A5, 16K,
8-1/2" x 11",
5-1/2" x 8-1/2",
7-1/4" x 10-1/2"
60 g/m2to 105 g/m2
(16 lbs. to 28 lbs.) 250 sheets
Tray 2 (Option) 500 sheets
Bypass tray Plain paper
Recycled paper
Colour
Letter head
Pre-printed
Pre-punched
A4, B5, A5, A6, 16K,
8-1/2" x 11",
5-1/2" x 8-1/2",
7-1/4" x 10-1/2",
8-1/2" x 14",
8-1/2" x 13-1/2",
8-1/2" x 13-2/5",
8-1/2" x 13",
Custom
(Horizontal:140 to 356 mm
(5-1/2" to 14")
Vertical: 90 to 216 mm
(3-5/8" to 8-1/2"))
60 g/m2to 105 g/m2
(16 lbs. to 28 lbs.) 50 sheets
Thin paper 55 g/m2to 59 g/m2
(13 lbs. to 16 lbs.)
Labels – 1 sheet
Transparency film 10 sheets
Heavy paper 106 g/m2to 220 g/m2
(28 lbs. to 80 lbs.) 20 sheets
Glossy Paper – 1 sheet
Envelopes*2 International DL
(110 mm x 220 mm)
International C5
(162 mm x 229 mm)
Monarch
(98 mm x 191 mm)
Commercial 10
(105 mm x 241 mm)
75 g/m2to 90 g/m2
(20 lbs. to 24 lbs.) 10 sheets

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BEFORE USING THE MACHINE
PRINT SIDE FACE UP OR FACE DOWN
Paper is loaded with the print side face up or face down depending on the paper type and tray.
The loading orientation of punched paper, letterhead paper, and pre-printed paper differs from that of other paper.
For details, see "Example: Placement orientations of punched paper, letter head paper, and pre-printed paper" (p.14).
Trays 1 to 2
Load the paper with the print side face up.
However, if the paper type is "Pre-Punched", "Letter Head" or "Pre-Printed", load the paper with the print side face down.
Bypass tray
Load the paper with the print side face down.
However, if the paper type is "Pre-Punched", "Letter Head" or "Pre-Printed", load the paper with the print side face up.
Example: Placement orientations of punched paper, letter head paper, and pre-printed paper
Pre-punched (Left binding) Letter head Pre-printed
Tray 1 to 2
Load the paper with the print
side facing down with the
punch holes toward the back.
Load the paper with the print
side facing down with the letter
head (top edge) toward the
left.
Load the paper with the print
side (pre-printed side) facing
down with the top edge toward
the left.
Bypass tray
Load the paper with the print
side facing up with the punch
holes toward the back.
Load the paper with the print
side facing up with the letter
head (top edge) toward the
right.
Load the paper with the print
side (pre-printed side) facing
up with the top edge toward
the right.
A
A

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BEFORE USING THE MACHINE
Paper that cannot be used
• Special media for inkjet printers (fine paper, glossy
paper, glossy film, etc.)
• Carbon paper or thermal paper
• Pasted paper
• Paper with clips
• Paper with fold marks
• Torn paper
• Oil-feed transparency film
• Thin paper less than 55 g/m2(13 lbs.)
• Paper that is 220 g/m2(80 lbs. index) or heavier
• Irregularly shaped paper
• Stapled paper
• Damp paper
• Curled paper
• Paper on which either the print side or the reverse
side has been printed on by another printer or
multifunction device.
• Paper with a wave-like pattern due to moisture
absorption
Non-recommended paper
• Iron-on transfer paper
• Japanese paper
• Perforated paper
Paper that can be used for automatic 2-sided printing
Paper used for automatic duplex printing must meet the following conditions.
Paper type: Plain paper (special paper cannot be used.)
Paper size: Standard sizes (A4, B5, A5, 16K, 8-1/2" x 14", 8-1/2" x 13", 8-1/2" x 11")
Paper weight: 60 g/m2to 105 g/m2(16 lbs. to 28 lbs.)
Special papers
Follow these guidelines when using special papers.
• Use SHARP recommended transparency film and label sheets. Using other than SHARP recommended paper
may result in misfeeds or smudges on the output. If other than SHARP recommended media must be used, feed
each sheet one at a time using the bypass tray (do not attempt continuous printing).
• There are many varieties of special paper available on the market, and some cannot be used with this machine.
Before using special paper, contact your authorised service representative.
• Before using other than SHARP recommended paper, make a test print to see if the paper is suitable.
• Various types of plain paper and special media are sold. Some types cannot be used with the machine. Contact
your dealer or nearest authorised service representative for advice on using these types of paper.
• The image quality and toner fusibility of paper may change due to ambient conditions, operating conditions, and
paper characteristics, resulting in image quality inferior to that of SHARP standard paper. Contact your dealer or
nearest authorised service representative for advice on using these types of paper.
• The use of non-recommended or prohibited paper may result in skewed feeding, misfeeds, poor toner fusing
(the toner does not adhere to the paper well and can be rubbed off), or machine failure.
• The use of non-recommended paper may result in misfeeds or poor image quality. Before using
non-recommended paper, check if printing can be performed properly.
Note

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BEFORE USING THE MACHINE
LOADING PAPER
Make sure that the machine is not printing, and then follow these steps to load paper.
Loading the paper tray
1Gently lift and pull out the paper tray until it stops.
2Push the pressure plate down, and adjust the plates in the tray to the length and width
of the paper.
(1) Push the centre of the pressure plate down until it locks into place.
(2) The plate A and B are slide-type guides. Grasp the locking knob on
the guide and slide the guides until the width that the paper can be
loaded properly.
3Load paper into the tray.
• Load the paper with the print side face up. Make sure the stack of paper is
straight before loading it.
• Place the paper under the roller on the right side of the tray.
• After loading the paper, close the guides to the paper width not to leave the
gap from the guides.
4Gently push the paper tray into the machine.
Push the tray in completely.
• Do not load paper higher than the line on the guide (up to 250 sheets).
• Do not add paper to the loaded paper. It may cause multiple feed of
paper.
•
The loaded paper should not go higher than the protrusion of the plate A.
• If you loaded a different size of paper than was loaded previously in
the tray, go to "CHANGING THE PAPER SIZE SETTING OF A TRAY"
(p.19).
• When misfeed occurs, rotate the paper 180 degrees and reload it.
• Straighten curled paper before using it.
(1)
(2)
(2)
(2)
Plate B Plate A
Roller
Line on
the guide
Protrusion
Note
Note

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BEFORE USING THE MACHINE
Loading the bypass tray
To feed an envelope, first press down the fusing unit
release levers (2 places) to release the pressure,
and then follow the steps below.
1Open the bypass tray.
Open out the bypass tray extension.
2Push the centre of the pressure plate down until it locks into place.
3Set the paper guides to the paper width.
4Insert the paper (print face down) all the way into the bypass tray.
To prevent a misfeed, verify once more that the paper guides are adjusted to
the width of the paper.
After feeding an envelope, be sure to press up and return the fusing unit release levers
(2 places) to their original positions.
If you loaded paper into the bypass tray, press the [SPECIAL FUNCTION] key ()and select "Paper Select" to
select the bypass tray.
Warning
Note

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BEFORE USING THE MACHINE
Important points when inserting paper in the bypass tray
• Up to 50 sheets of standard paper can be set in the bypass tray.
• Be sure to place A6, B6 or 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" size paper or envelopes horizontally as shown in the following diagram.
• To feed an envelope, first press down the fusing unit release levers (2 places) to release the pressure. (p.17)
• When loading envelopes, make sure that they are straight and flat and do not have loosely glued construction flaps
(not the closure flap).
• Special papers except SHARP recommended transparency film, labels, and envelopes must be fed one sheet at a
time through the bypass tray.
• When adding paper, first remove any paper remaining in the tray, combine it with the paper to be added and then
reload as a single stack. The paper to be added must be the same size and type as the paper already in the tray.
• Use SHARP-recommended transparency film.
• Do not use paper that is smaller than the original. This may cause smudges or unclean images.
• Do not use paper that has already been printed on by a laser printer or plain paper fax machine. This may cause
smudges or unclean images.
Important points when using envelopes
Envelopes that cannot be used
Do not use the following envelopes. Envelopes misfeed, and smudges may result.
• Envelopes with metal clasps, plastic hooks, or ribbon
hooks
• Envelopes closed with string
• Envelopes with windows or backing
• Envelopes with an uneven front surface due to
embossing
• Double-layer envelopes
• Envelopes with an adhesive for sealing
• Hand-made envelopes
• Envelopes with air inside
• Envelopes with creases, fold marks, torn or
damaged envelopes
• Envelopes with an incorrectly aligned corner gluing
position on the back cannot be used as creasing
may result.
Print quality on envelopes
• Print quality is not guaranteed in the area 10 mm (13/32") around the edges of the envelope.
• Print quality is not guaranteed on parts of envelopes where there is a large step-like change of thickness, such as
on four-layer parts or parts less than three layers.
• Print quality is not guaranteed on envelopes with adhesive for sealing.
Available Not
available
Can be used
Cannot be
used

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BEFORE USING THE MACHINE
Inserting transparency film
• Use SHARP-recommended transparency film.
• Do not touch the print side of transparency film.
• When loading multiple sheets of transparency film in the bypass tray, be sure to fan the sheets several times before
loading.
• When printing on transparency film, be sure to remove each sheet as it exits the machine. Allowing sheets to stack
in the output tray may result in curling.
TRAY SETTINGS
These programs are used to change the paper size setting of a tray, and auto tray switching.
CHANGING THE PAPER SIZE SETTING OF A TRAY
If the size of the loaded paper is different from the size shown in the display, follow the steps below to change the
paper size setting of the tray.
The paper size setting cannot be changed during printing, or when a misfeed has occurred. However, if the machine
is out of paper or out of toner, the paper size setting can be changed during printing.
See
"USEABLE PAPER" (p.13) for information on the specifications for the types and sizes of paper that can be loaded
in the paper trays.
Press the [SPECIAL FUNCTION] key (), and press the [ ] or [ ] key to select "Paper Size Set".
Press the [ ] or [ ] key to select the paper tray for which the paper size is
being changed. Press the [ ] key and press the [ ][ ] keys to select the
paper size.
Press the [OK] key.
DISABLING (ENABLING) AUTO TRAY SWITCHING
When auto tray switching is enabled and paper runs out during printing, the job will continue using paper from a
different tray if that tray has the same size of paper in the same type. (This function does not operate when using the
bypass tray.)
This function has been enabled at the factory. If you prefer to disable the function, follow the steps below.
Press the [SPECIAL FUNCTION] key (), select "Paper Size", and press the [ ] key repeatedly until "Auto Tray
Switching" appears.
To re-enable auto tray switching, press the [OK] key that a checkmark
appears.
: Showstray"1".
: Showstray"2".
: Shows Bypass tray.
For the paper trays and tray numbers,
see "USEABLE PAPER" (p.13).
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BEFORE USING THE MACHINE
CHANGING THE PAPER TYPE OF A TRAY
To change the paper type setting for a tray, follow the steps below.
Press the [SPECIAL FUNCTION] key ( ), select "Paper Type", select the tray with the [ ] or [ ] key, and press
the [OK] key. Select the desired paper type and press the [OK] key.
See
"USEABLE PAPER" (p.13) for information on the specifications for the types and sizes of paper that can be loaded
in the paper trays.
USER AUTHENTICATION MODE
When user authentication mode is enabled, a count is kept of the pages printed by each account. The page counts
can be viewed in the display.
This function is enabled in the system settings. ("User Registration" (p.90))
Up to 30 can be stored.
USING USER AUTHENTICATION MODE
When user authentication mode is turned on, the account number entry screen is displayed. Enter your account
number (five-digit identification number) as explained below before operating the machine.
1Enter your account number (five digits) with the numeric keys.
As the account number is entered, the hyphens (-) change to asterisks ( ). If you enter an incorrect digit, press
[C] key and re-enter the correct digit.
2When the job is finished, press the [LOGOUT] key ().
• When a valid account number is entered, the current count of
the account will appear in the message display of the base
screen. After 6 seconds (factory default setting), the base
screen appears. (p.10)
• If an invalid account number is entered in step 1, the account
number entry screen reappears.
•
When "A Warning when Login Fails" (p.90) in the system settings is enabled, a warning message will appear and
operation will not be permitted for 1 minute if an invalid account number is entered 3 times in a row.
Note