Functions of the machine and procedures
for placing originals and loading paper
BEFORE USING THE MACHINE
COPIER
Using the copy function
PRINTER
Using the printer function
FACSIMILE
Using the fax function
SCANNER / INTERNET FAX
Using the scan / Internet fax function
DOCUMENT FILING
Storing jobs as files on the hard
drive
SYSTEM SETTINGS
Configuring settings to make the
machine easier to use
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User's Manual
DIGITAL MULTIFUNCTIONAL SYSTEM
MODEL: MX-B355W
MX-B455W
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ABOUT OPERATION MANUAL
This manual explains how to use the MX-B355W/MX-B455W digital multifunctional system.
Please note
• For information on installing the drivers and software cited in this manual, please refer to the Software Setup Guide.
• For information on your operating system, please refer to your operating system manual or the online Help function.
®
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X. The screens may be different depending on the version of the operating system or the software application.
• Wherever "MX-xxxx" appears in this manual, please substitute your model name for "xxxx".
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is discovered, please contact your dealer or nearest SHARP Service Department.
• Aside from instances provided for by law, SHARP is not responsible for failures occurring during the use of the product or its
options, or failures due to incorrect operation of the product and its options, or other failures, or for any damage that occurs due
to use of the product.
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10. The screens may be
Illustrations and the operation panel and touch panel shown in this manual
The peripheral devices are generally optional, however, some models include certain peripheral devices as standard equipment.
The explanations in this manual assume that paper feed units are installed on the MX-B455W.
For some functions and procedures, the explanations assume that devices other than the above are installed.
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.
Icons used in the manuals
The icons in the manuals indicate the following types of information:
This alerts you to a situation that could result in
death or serious personal injury. This alerts
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procedure.
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This describes a routine work relevant to setting mode.
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BEFORE USING THE MACHINE
BEFORE USING THE MACHINE
PART NAMES AND FUNCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
• EXTERIOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
• INTERIOR, SIDE AND BACK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
• AUTOMATIC DOCUMENT FEEDER AND
DOCUMENT GLASS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
• OPERATION PANEL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
TURNING ON THE POWER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
TOUCH PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
• TOUCH TYPES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
• HOME SCREEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12
• PREVIEW SCREEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15
• OPERATION OF FREQUENTLY USED KEYS. 1-21
• ACTION PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22
• CONFIRMATION SCREEN FOR FAVORITE
MENUS AND SETTINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22
Eco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-24
• ECO FUNCTIONS OF THE MACHINE . . . . . . . 1-24
• AUTO POWER SHUT-OFF MODE . . . . . . . . . . 1-25
• PREHEAT MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-26
• ECO RECOMMENDATION FUNCTION
DISPLAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-26
• AS SOON AS THE REMOTE JOB IS
FINISHED, ENTER AUTO POWER SHUT OFF
MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-27
• ECO SCAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-27
• POWER ON/OFF SCHEDULE SETTING . . . . . 1-28
• SPECIFIC DATE OPERATION SETTINGS . . . 1-28
USER AUTHENTICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-29
• AUTHENTICATION BY USER NUMBER . . . . . 1-29
• AUTHENTICATION BY LOGIN
NAME/PASSWORD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-31
• ACTIVE DIRECTORY LINKING FUNCTION. . . 1-34
BILLING CODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-37
• BILLING CODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-37
• USE BILLING CODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-38
• REGISTERING A NEW BILLING CODE . . . . . . 1-41
• EDITING OR DELETING THE REGISTERED
BILLING CODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-44
CLOUD LINK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-47
• BEFORE USING THE CLOUD LINK
FUNCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-47
• UPLOADING SCANNED DATA TO A CLOUD
SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-48
• PRINTING DATA IN A CLOUD SERVICE . . . . 1-48
AirPrint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-50
Easily connect with an NFC-compatible mobile
device (EASY CONNECT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-52
• CONNECTING BY NFC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-52
• CONNECTING BY QR CODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-53
REMOTE OPERATION OF THE MACHINE . . . . . . 1-54
UNIVERSAL DESIGN IN THE MACHINE. . . . . . . . 1-55
• UNIVERSAL DESIGN RELATED TO
OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-55
UNIVERSAL DESIGN RELATED TO VISION . . .
•
UNIVERSAL DESIGN RELATED TO HEARING . . .
•
UNIVERSAL DESIGN FEATURES. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
•
ITEMS RECORDED IN THE JOB LOG . . . . . . . . . 1-59
LOADING PAPER
IMPORTANT POINTS ABOUT PAPER . . . . . . . . . 1-62
• NAMES AND LOCATIONS OF TRAYS . . . . . . 1-62
• APPLICABLE PAPER TYPES . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-62
TRAY 1 - 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-66
LOADING PAPER INTO THE BYPASS TRAY. . . . 1-69
HOW TO PLACE THE ORIGINAL
SELECTING A PROCEDURE FOR PLACING THE
ORIGINAL DEPENDING ON THE TYPE AND
STATUS OF THE ORIGINAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-74
AUTOMATIC DOCUMENT FEEDER . . . . . . . . . . . 1-75
DOCUMENT GLASS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-77
1-56
1-56
1-57
1-1
BEFORE USING THE MACHINE
STOPPING/DELETING A JOB, PRIORITY
PROCESSING AND CHECKING THE STATUS
TYPES OF JOB STATUS SCREENS . . . . . . . . . . . 1-78
STOPPING/DELETING A JOB IN PROGRESS OR
RESERVED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-80
PRIORITY PROCESSING OF A RESERVED JOB . 1-81
CHECKING A RESERVED JOB OR THE JOB IN
PROGRESS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-83
CHECKING COMPLETED JOBS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-84
READING THE JOB LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-85
ADDRESS BOOK
ADDRESS BOOK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-88
ADDRESS BOOK SCREEN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-89
STORING ADDRESSES THROUGH DIRECT
ENTRY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-92
STORING ADDRESSES THROUGH GLOBAL
ADDRESS SEARCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-93
STORING ADDRESSES FROM FAX OR IMAGE
SEND LOGS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-95
STORING GROUPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-96
EDITING/DELETING ADDRESSES IN ADDRESS
BOOK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-98
SETTING THE SCOPE FOR PUBLICIZING
CONTACTS AND GROUPS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-100
DELETING THE TRANSMISSION HISTORY . . . . . 1-101
MAINTENANCE
REGULAR MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-110
• CLEANING THE DOCUMENT GLASS AND
AUTOMATIC DOCUMENT FEEDER. . . . . . . . 1-110
• CLEANING THE BYPASS FEED ROLLER . . . 1-112
• CLEANING THE PAPER FEED ROLLER . . . . 1-112
REPLACEMENT OF TONER CARTRIDGE . . . . . . 1-113
CHARACTER ENTRY
NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF SOFT KEYBOARD
KEYS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-116
PERIPHERAL DEVICES
PERIPHERAL DEVICES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-102
INNER FINISHER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-103
• PART NAMES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-103
• SUPPLIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-104
• INNER FINISHER MAINTENANCE. . . . . . . . . . 1-104
Sharp OSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-106
• APPLICATION COMMUNICATION . . . . . . . . . . 1-106
• EXTERNAL ACCOUNT APPLICATION . . . . . . 1-107
REMOVING MISFEEDS
REMOVING MISFEEDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-109
1-2
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MX-B355W
BEFORE USING THE MACHINE
PART NAMES AND FUNCTION
EXTERIOR
(2) (5)(1)(1) (3) (4)
(7)(6) (8) (9) (10) (11)
(1) Automatic document feeder
It automatically feeds and scans multiple originals. 2-sided
originals can be automatically scanned. For the
MX-B455W, both sides of 2-sided originals can be
automatically scanned at one time.
► AUTOMATIC DOCUMENT FEEDER (page 1-75)
(2) Output tray (exit tray cabinet)
Received faxes and printed papers are delivered to this tray.
(3) Operation panel
This panel hosts the [Power] button, [Power Save]
button/indicator, error indicator, [Home Screen] button, main
power button, data notification indicator and touch panel.
Use the touch panel to operate each of these functions.
► OPERATION PANEL (page 1-6)
(4) USB port (A type)
This is used to connect a USB device such as a USB
memory device to the machine.
Supports USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed).
If USB memory devices are connected to both the front
and back sides, only the USB memory device that was
inserted first will be recognized.
(5) Bypass tray
Use this tray to feed paper manually.
When loading paper, also open the extension tray.
►
LOADING PAPER INTO THE BYPASS TRAY (page 1-69)
(6) Inner finisher
This staples paper.
► INNER FINISHER (page 1-103)
(7) Tray 1
Store paper in this tray.
►
TRAY 1 - 4 (page 1-66)
(8) Tray 2 (when a 600-sheet paper feed unit is installed)
Store paper in this tray.
TRAY 1 - 4 (page 1-66)
►
(9) Tray 3 (when two 600-sheet paper feed units are
installed)
Store paper in this tray.
►
TRAY 1 - 4 (page 1-66)
(10) Tray 4 (when three 600-sheet paper feed units are
installed)
Store paper in this tray.
►
TRAY 1 - 4 (page 1-66)
(11) Front cover
Open this cover to replace a toner cartridge.
REPLACEMENT OF TONER CARTRIDGE (page 1-113)
►
*
*
*
*
*Optional
1-3
BEFORE USING THE MACHINE►BEFORE USING THE MACHINE
INTERIOR, SIDE AND BACK
(1) (2) (3) (5)(4)
(6) (7) (12)(8) (9) (10) (11)
(1) Fusing unit
Heat is applied here to fuse the transferred image onto
the paper.
The fusing unit is hot. Take care not to burn yourself
when removing a misfeed.
(2) Photoconductive drum
Images are formed on the photoconductive drum.
Do not touch or damage the transfer belt.
This may cause a defective image.
(3) LAN connector
Connect the LAN cable to this connector when the
machine is used on a network.
Use a shielded LAN cable.
(4) USB port (B type)
The machine does not use this connector.
(5) USB port (A type)
This is used to connect a USB device such as a USB
memory device to the machine.
Supports USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed).
If USB memory devices are connected to both the front
and back sides, only the USB memory device that was
inserted first will be recognized.
(6) Toner cartridge
This cartridge contains toner.
When the toner in a cartridge runs out, replace with new
one.
► REPLACEMENT OF TONER CARTRIDGE (page
1-113)
(7) Right side cover
Open this cover to remove a paper misfeed.
(8) Telephone line jack (LINE)
When the fax function of the machine is used, the
telephone line is connected to this jack.
(9) Extension phone jack (TEL)
When the fax function of the machine is used, an
extension phone can be connected to this jack.
(10) The main power switch
Use this switch to turn on the power for the machine.
When using the fax or Internet fax functions, always keep
this switch in the “ ” position.
►
TURNING ON THE POWER (page 1-8)
(11) Power plug
(12) Handle
Grasp it when moving the machine.
1-4
BEFORE USING THE MACHINE►BEFORE USING THE MACHINE
(1) (3) (4)
(7)
(5) (6)(2)
(1) (3) (4)
(7)
(5) (6)(2)
AUTOMATIC DOCUMENT FEEDER AND DOCUMENT
GLASS
MX-B355W
MX-B455W
(1) Document feeding cover
Open this cover to remove an original misfeed.
This cover is also opened to clean the paper feed roller.
►
CLEANING THE PAPER FEED ROLLER (page 1-112)
(2) Original guides
These guides help ensure that the original is scanned
correctly.
Adjust the guides to the width of the original.
(3) Document feeder tray
Place the original.
Place the original with the print side facing up.
► AUTOMATIC DOCUMENT FEEDER (page 1-75)
(4) Original exit tray
The original is discharged to this tray after scanning.
(5) Scanning area
Originals placed in the automatic document feeder are
scanned here.
► CLEANING THE DOCUMENT GLASS AND
AUTOMATIC DOCUMENT FEEDER (page 1-110)
(6) Document glass
If you want to scan books or other thick originals that
cannot be fed through the automatic document feeder,
place them on this glass.
► DOCUMENT GLASS (page 1-77)
(7) Paper feed roller
This roller rotates to automatically feed the original.
1-5
BEFORE USING THE MACHINE►BEFORE USING THE MACHINE
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7)
OPERATION PANEL
This section describes the names and functions of the respective parts of the operation panel.
(1) Data notification indicator
The indicator lights solidly or blinks to indicate the status
of a job.
► DATA NOTIFICATION INDICATOR AND ERROR
INDICATOR (page 1-7)
(2) Touch panel
Messages and keys appear on the touch panel display.
Operate the machine by directly tapping the displayed keys.
► TOUCH TYPES (page 1-9)
(3) Error indicator
Lights solidly or blinks to indicate the status of the error.
► DATA NOTIFICATION INDICATOR AND ERROR
INDICATOR (page 1-7)
(4) Main power indicator
This lamp lights up when the machine's main power switch
is in the “ ” position.
Blinks green during the time that the [Power] button does
not operate immediately after the main power switch is
switched on.
► TURNING ON THE POWER (page 1-8)
[Home Screen] key
Use your finger to touch the [Home Screen] key.
If you use a pen or other tool to touch the key, it may not operate properly.
Risk of malfunctioning if you use with jewelry or other accessories.
(5) [Power] button
Use this button to turn the machine's power on and off.
► TURNING ON THE POWER (page 1-8)
(6) [Power Save] button/indicator
Use this button to set the machine to Sleep mode for
energy saving.
[Power Save] button blinks when the machine is in Sleep
Mode.
► AUTO POWER SHUT-OFF MODE (page 1-25)
(7) [Home Screen] key
Use this button to display the home screen.
► HOME SCREEN (page 1-12)
You can change the angle of the touch panel.
1-6
BEFORE USING THE MACHINE►BEFORE USING THE MACHINE
DATA NOTIFICATION INDICATOR AND ERROR INDICATOR
The data notification indicator and the error indicator lights solidly or blinks to indicate the status of the machine.
Error indicator (red) Data notification indicator (green)
Pattern 1 Pattern 2 Pattern 3
Solidly Errors that do not stop machine
operation, such as almost out
of toner.
Blinks Errors that stop machine
operation, such as misfeeds
and out of toner.
On/Blinking
Priority
To set the status indicated by the data notification indicator
•
In "Settings (administrator)", select [System Settings] → [Common Settings]→ [Device Control] → [Data Indicator Setting].
• To set the error indication
Set in "Settings (administrator)"
Blinking Priority Blinking Priority Blinking Priority On Priority
→[System Settings] → [Common Settings] → [Device Control] →
Job in progress, such
as paper feeding or
output.
A fax is being received
Ready state or other
state where jobs can
be accepted.
An original has been
placed in the
document feeder
[Error Light Setting].
1-7
BEFORE USING THE MACHINE►BEFORE USING THE MACHINE
Main power indicator [Power] button
The main power switch
TURNING ON THE POWER
This section describes how to turn on/off the machine's power and how to restart the machine.
Operate two power switches: the main power located on the side, and the [Power] button on the operation panel.
Turning on the power
• Turn the main power switch to the " " position.
• When the main power indicator lights in green, press the [Power] button.
Turning off the power
Turn off the power by pressing the [Power] button, then turn the main power switch to the " " position.
Restart the machine
Turn off the power by pressing the [Power] button and then press it again to turn on the power.
• When turning off the main power switch, press the [Power] button on the operation panel and then turn the main power
switch to the " " position.
In a sudden case of main power outage, turn the power for the machine back on and then turn it off in the correct order.
If the machine is left for a long time with the main power having been turned off prior to the [Power] button being turned off,
abnormal noises, degraded image quality or other problems may result.
• Turn off both the [Power] button and the main power switch and unplug the power cord if you suspect a machine failure, if
there is a bad thunderstorm nearby, or when you are moving the machine.
• When using the fax or Internet fax function, always keep the main power switch in the " " position.
• In order for some settings to take effect, the machine must be restarted. In some states of the machine, restarting with the
[Power] button may not make the settings take effect. In this case, turn off the main power switch and then turn it on again.
1-8
BEFORE USING THE MACHINE►BEFORE USING THE MACHINE
Sharp OSA
No. of copies
1
Text/Printed
Photo
Photo
Text/Photo
3
Easy
Scan
HDD
File retrieve
Data in Folder
Job Status
Send and Print
Call Eco Program
Store Data Temporarily
LINE PRINTER
TOUCH PANEL
TOUCH TYPES
In addition to tapping, equivalent to conventional touching, the touch panel of the machine can be operated by long
touching, flicking and sliding.
Operation types
Tapping
Touch the panel with your
finger and then lift it quickly.
Use this method to select a
key, tab or check box.
Long touching
Touch the panel with your
finger and hold it for a while.
Keep holding (long touching)
it on the action panel or
characters in the text box to
display characters in a
balloon.
Flicking
Flick the panel to scroll a
preview image quickly.
Sliding
Slide the scroll bar (with your
finger touching the panel) to
scroll up and down a list with
a large number of items.
Double tapping
Touch the screen twice. Use
this operation to enlarge the
image in the preview.
Pinch
Touch the screen with two
fingers and move them
toward each other. This is
used to reduce the browser
and preview display.
Dragging
Drag (slide your finger
touching the panel in a
random direction) to replace
a page in the original during
preview.
Spread
Touch the screen with two
fingers and move them away
from each other. This is used
to enlarge the browser and
preview display.
1-9
BEFORE USING THE MACHINE►BEFORE USING THE MACHINE
Change Size/Direction.
Original
Change Paper Feed Tray
Paper Select
2-Sided Copy
Background Adjustment
8½x11
8½x11
Others
Back
Preview
Start
CA
(A)
(B) (B)
(E)
(C)
(D)
(C)
Preview
Speaker
Start
W
ABC
Address
All
Frequent
Use
Narrow Down
All
Category
All
Sending History
Call by Search Number
Print Individual List
Call Search Number
Add New
Send Same Image
as Fax Address
Category 0
Category 1
Category 5
Category 3
Category 2
Category 4
Category 6
CA
(A)
(C)
(B)
8½x11
8½x11
Others
Preview
Original
Change Size/Direction.
Erase
Erase Shadow Around
Sharpness
Adjust Outline of Image
Exposure
Select Type/Exposure
Start
CA
(A)
Operation on respective screens
Key (tapping)
A. Tap to select an item. The selected key turns into a different color.
B. Tap numeric keys to enter numbers.
C. Tap to increase or decrease the value. Long touching causes the value to be increased or decreased until you stop
touching.
D. Tap to enter a checkmark and enable the setting.
E. Tap here to close the screen.
List (tapping, sliding and flicking)
A. Tap to select an item. The selected item turns into a different color.
B. Slide the bar up and down.
It appears when the item does not fit in the screen.
C. Flick the key upwards or downwards. The item scrolls up or down.
Slider (sliding)
A. Slide the knob from side to side.
Back
1-10
BEFORE USING THE MACHINE►BEFORE USING THE MACHINE
8½x11
8½x11
Preview CA
Others
No. of copies
Skip Blank Page in Original
Copy Ratio
Enlarge/Reduce Copy
Blank Page Skip
Background Adjustment
2-Sided Copy
Start
216 x 330 216 x 340
216 x 343
8 x 11
(A)
Send and Print
Scan Original Again
Without change Settings
Store Data in Folder
File
Store Data Temporarily
Quick File
Start
CA
(A)
Tab (tapping)
A. Tap a tab to switch what is displayed.
Preview screen (Double tapping/ Pinch/ Spread)
A. When a preview screen is "pinched", the screen image is reduced. When "spread", the image is enlarged.
When "Double tapping", the image is also enlarged.
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1-11
BEFORE USING THE MACHINE►BEFORE USING THE MACHINE
Easy
Copy
Tap a mode to change to
that mode.
►Changing mode
from the mode display
(page 1-14)
Select shortcut keys for
modes or functions.
►Changing mode
from the Home
screen (page 1-14)
Use these keys to select
functions that make the
machine easier to use.
Displays the machine's status other than the job
using icons.
► Icon indicating the status of the machine (page
1-13)
Displays the job in
progress or waiting with
text or icon.
Select functions that can
be utilized in respective
modes.
Tap the tab, and the list of
function keys is
displayed.
► ACTION PANEL
(page 1-22)
Switch the pages for
displaying shortcut keys.
Displays the time.
HOME SCREEN
Pressing the [Home Screen] key on the operation panel displays the home screen on the touch panel. The home screen
displays the keys for selecting modes or functions.
For procedures for adding and deleting shortcut keys, see "U/I Customize Guide".
• To set the home screen for each "Favorite Operation Group List":
In "Settings (administrator)", select [User Control] → [Favorite Operation Group List] → [Home Screen List].
Perform this setting when user authentication is used.
• To display the External Service Connect shortcut keys:
You can add shortcut keys for the External Service Connect functions (Google Drive, OneDrive, SharePoint Online, Gmail,
Exchange (E-Mail)) to the home screen.
These functions can be enabled in the system settings. When a function is enabled in the system settings, you can add a
shortcut key for that function to the home screen.
External Service Connect settings are configured in "Settings (administrator)" - [System Settings] → [Network Settings] →
[External Print Services Settings].
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Icon indicating the status of the machine
Icon Machine status Icon Machine status
Printer data is being processed. A USB device is installed.
Printer data is being printed. The field support system is enabled.
Send data exists. Single-byte alphanumeric character entry
Forward error data exists. A data security kit is installed.
Received data exists. Connecting to the access point (Level 4)
Received confidential fax data exists. Connecting to the access point (Level 3)
Received data is held. Connecting to the access point (Level 2)
Received preview data exists. Connecting to the access point (Level 1)
OSA communication is in progress. Not connected to the access point
Enlarge display mode is enabled. Bad connection of the wireless LAN device in
Eco mode is enabled. Waiting for the access point
A maintenance notification is issued. A LAN cable is not connected.
Remote operation is in progress.
* Contact your dealer or nearest SHARP Service Department.
the machine
*
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10:15 AM10:15 AM
Easy
Copy
Press the [Home Screen] key.
Tap the mode icon.
CA
Preview
Copies
Original
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Select
Tray 1 1 → 1
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100%
Detail
LINE PRINTER
Easy
Copy
Easy
Scan
HDD
File retrieve
Sharp OSA
Job Status
Off
Start
CA
Preview Auto Set
Original
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Address
Address Book
Sending History
Global
Address Search
Scan to HDD/
USB
Detail
LINE PRINTER
Easy
Copy
Easy
Scan
HDD
File retrieve
Sharp OSA
Job Status
Start
Color
Start
B/W
E-mail Address
Tap on the mode display.
CA
Preview Auto Set
Original
Address Fax Number
Detail
LINE PRINTER
Easy
Copy
Easy
Scan
HDD
File retrieve
Sharp OSA
Job Status
Start
Color
Start
Address Book
Scan to HDD/
USB
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Select the mode.
Network Folder
Easy Fax
Easy Scan
Easy Copy
Fax E-Mail
FTP/Desktop
Internet Fax
B/W
Tap the key that shows .
Tap for any mode desired.
CHANGING MODES
Changing mode from the Home screen
Changing mode from the mode display
For procedures for editing the home screen, see "U/I Customize Guide".
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Start
Preview
Scan
Again
CA
Start
Send and Print
Scan Original Again
Without change Settings
Store Data in Folder
File
Store Data Temporarily
Quick File
CA
In Easy mode In Normal mode
PREVIEW SCREEN
In the preview screen, you can view output images or images stored in the machine using the touch panel.
Keys used in the preview screen
This changes the mode to edit mode.
Pages of the original can be changed,
rotated, or deleted.
* This reduces the image.
* This displays the scroll bar for
enlargement/reduction operations.
Moving the slider to the left reduces the
image, and moving the slider to the right
enlarges the image.
* This enlarges the image. * This displays pages in a 3D view.
* Can also be used in Easy mode.
• The display position of an image can be moved by dragging it while it is enlarged.
• To enlarge an image, double-tap it when the preview image is displayed by page.
* This rotates the preview image of whole
page in the arrow's direction. The
printing result is not rotated.
* This displays preview images of
,
respective pages.
This displays thumbnails of preview
images.
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Edit End
Move the Page
Rotate 180 Degrees
Specify Chapter Inserts
Insert Blank Page
Delete the Page
Erase Specified Original Area
Erase Specified Range
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Deleting a page
In the preview screen, tap to switch to edit mode.
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2
• You can also delete the page by tapping [Delete the Page] on the action panel.
• You can also delete the page by dragging a page to .
Tap the page you want to delete, and
tap .
Cancel and ReturnSelect the location to move.
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Edit End
• To undo the deletion, tap . To redo the deletion, tap .
Erase Specified Range
Erase Specified Original Area
Delete the Page
Move the Page
Rotate 180 Degrees
Insert Blank Page
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Edit End
3
Tap the [Edit End] key.
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Edit End
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Edit End
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Moving a page
In the preview screen, tap to switch to edit mode.
1
2
Tap the page you want to move, and
drag to move the page.
You can also move the page by tapping [Move the Page] on the action panel and then tap of the destination.
Tap the [Edit End] key.
3
Rotating a page
In the preview screen, tap to switch to edit mode.
1
2
Tap the page you want to rotate, and
drag or to rotate the page.
3
You can also rotate the page by tapping [Rotate 180 Degrees] (Copy mode only) or [Rotate 90 Degrees] (Fax and
scanner mode only) on the action panel.
Tap the [Edit End] key.
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Edit End
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Edit End
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Setting chapter inserts
When N-Up or 2-Sided is specified, you can move a page marked with to the first page.
In the preview screen, tap to switch to edit mode.
1
Tap the page you want to set chapter
2
inserts.
3
4
Tap .
is displayed on the page.
• You can also set chapter inserts by tapping [Specify Chapter Inserts] on the action panel.
• To cancel the Chapter Inserts setting:
Tap displayed on the page, or select the page and tap [Cancel Chapter Inserts of Selected Page.] on the action
panel.
Tap the [Edit End] key.
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4
Edit End
Cancel and ReturnSelect the location to insert blank
page.
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Edit End
Move the Page
Rotate 180 Degrees
Specify Chapter Inserts
Insert Blank Page
Delete the Page
Erase Specified Original Area
Erase Specified Range
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Inserting a blank page
In the preview screen, tap to switch to edit mode.
1
2
Tap , and tap for the location
into which you want to insert a blank
page.
You can also insert a blank page by tapping [Insert Blank Page] on the action panel.
Tap the [Edit End] key.
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Deleting part of the original image
In the preview screen, tap to switch to edit mode.
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2
Tap [Erase Specified Range] on the
action panel.
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Specify Range2
Specify Range3
Specify Range4
Erase Specified Range
Apply This Erase
Position to This Page.
Reverse Erase Range
Apply This Erase
Position to All Pages.
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A4
Start
Color Mode
Auto/Mono2
Resolution
200x200dpi
File Format
PDF
Original
Auto
Others
Address Book
Subject
File Name
Address Touch to input Address
Options
Exposure
CA
Sending History
Quick File
Call Search Number
Check Send/Receive
Status
Send Same Image
as Fax Address
Store Data Temporarily
File
Store Data in Folder
Specified by System Settings
3
4
Erase Specified Range
Start Point
X
Y
Height
Width
Clear OK
Specify Range2
Specify Range3
Specify Range4
Exit
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Follow the on-screen instructions to
specify the erase range.
Specify the erase range and then tap the [Execute] key.
To delete the image outside the selected range, tap [Reverse Erase Range] on the action panel.
On the action panel, select [Apply This
Start Point
Height
Width
Erase Position to All Pages.] or [Apply
This Erase Position to This Page.].
As necessary, repeat the steps to specify the erase range and the pages to
5
which it is applied.
Erase Specified Range
Exit
Tap the [Exit] key.
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Erase Range1
Specify Range2
Specify Range3
Specify Range4
Changing the settings
Tapping the tab on the left of the screen allows you to change the settings.
You cannot tap the keys for functions whose settings cannot be changed.
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No. of copies
Start
CA
Cancel Copy
Start
CA
OPERATION OF FREQUENTLY USED KEYS
Numeric keys
Tap a number to enter it.
To clear the entered number, tap the [C] key.
On the address screen, you can enter characters other than numbers, and a different key layout is provided. You can also
move the cursor by using the [←] and [→] keys. Tap the [C] key to delete one character to the left of the cursor.
[Start] key
Tap to perform a print or send job.
[Cancel Copy] key, [Storing Canceled] key, [Cancel Scan] key, [Sending
Canceled] key
Tap to stop copying, printing, or transmission.
[CA] key
Tap to cancel all settings and restore the initial status in each mode.
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8½x11
Copy Like A Pamphlet
Booklet
Change Size/Direction.
Original
2-Sided Copy
Background Adjustment
Erase
Clear
Outer Frame
Specify Frame+Center
Reverse erase position of
back face
Up
Down
RightLeft
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ACTION PANEL
Recommended functions are displayed on the action panel when you configure functions in each mode.
From the action panel, you can configure functions or combine the configured function with a function displayed on the
action panel.
If the action panel does not appear, tap the action panel tab.
• The functions displayed on the action panel vary depending on the mode or the functions that have been configured.
• If too many functions have been configured to be displayed on the action panel, you can slide the panel vertically or tap
and to view all.
• In enlarge display mode, part of the text on the action panel may not be displayed. To display the whole text, long-touch
the partially hidden key or slide the tab of the action panel to the left.
To always display the action panel
In "Settings (administrator)", select [System Settings] → [Common Settings] → [Operation Settings] → [Condition Settings]
→ [Display Action Panel as default.].
CONFIRMATION SCREEN FOR FAVORITE MENUS AND
SETTINGS
When you register frequently used functions you have configured for copying or image sending in favorite, you can
quickly call them.
Favorite can be used in normal mode.
Registering a function in Favorite
Tap .
1
2
Tap [Edit Favorite] on the action panel.
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8½x11
8½x11
8½x11
8½x11
8½x11
8½x11
Erase
Favorite
Edit Favorite
Shift to Icon Mode
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Register Current Settings
Program Registration
Tap the [Register Key] key.
3
Administrator rights are required.
Tap the key for the function you want to register.
4
Calling a function from Favorite
1
Tap .
Tap the key for the function you want
2
• Favorites can be registered or edited only by authenticated users and administrators.
• Unauthenticated users can call and use the favorites registered by administrators.
Settings for calling Favorites and permitting/prohibiting editing can be configured in [User Control] → [Authority Group]
in "Settings (administrator)".
• To edit favorites, tap and then tap [Edit Favorite] on the action panel.
to call.
Confirmation Screen for Settings
You can display a list of configured functions and check them.
On the initial screen of each mode, tapping displays the setting confirmation screen.
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Eco
ECO FUNCTIONS OF THE MACHINE
These functions help save power consumption by managing operations of sections prone to high power consumption.
The machine provides two power-saving modes.
Function Description Page
AUTO POWER SHUT-OFF
MODE
PREHEAT MODE This mode lowers the temperature of the fusing unit and makes the machine
If no operations take place, this mode will turn off the power to the operation
panel and the fusing unit, and makes the machine wait in the lowest power
consumption state.
Although the power-saving rate is higher, the wakeup time is longer.
wait in low power consumption state.
Compared to Auto Power Shut-Off Timer, the power-saving rate is lower, but
the wakeup time is shorter.
In addition to these two modes, using the following functions in conjunction helps reduce even more power
consumption.
Function Description Page
ECO RECOMMENDATION
FUNCTION DISPLAY
AS SOON AS THE REMOTE JOB
IS FINISHED, ENTER AUTO
POWER SHUT OFF MODE
ECO SCAN
POWER ON/OFF SCHEDULE
SETTING
Shows recommended copy/print settings for copy, document filing reprint,
and direct print.
The machine returns from Auto Power Shut-Off and enters Auto Power
Shut-Off mode as soon as printing is completed.
The machine is operated with the fusing unit turned off for non-printing
operations (that do not use the fusing unit) such as fax and image transmission.
Use this function to set the times for turning the power on and off to reduce
power consumption.
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SPECIFIC DATE OPERATION
SETTINGS
Toner Save Mode This mode is used to reduce toner consumption. 7-163
Sleep Mode Power Level Select whether priority is given to power saving or wakeup time. 7-161
When you must have the machine perform exceptionally many print jobs or
other special operation on a certain day, you can specify the day as a
"Specific Date" and define an energy saving pattern only for that day.
Mode Settings
The eco function settings are set in a batch. "Custom" and "Eco" are available.
Setting values applied by each mode is as follows.
Function Custom Eco
Preheat Mode Setting 1min. 1min.
Turn off Panel Display during
pre-heat mode
Auto Power Shut-Off Timer Fix transition time.: 1min. Fix transition time.: 1min.
As soon as the remote job is finished,
enter Auto power shut off mode.
Sleep Mode Power Level Low Power Low Power
Eco Scan On On (All Modes Except Copy)
Each Energy Save settings in System Setting is not applied when Eco mode is used.
On On
On On
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[Power Save] button/indicator
To set mode settings
"Settings (administrator)" → select [System Settings] → [Energy Save] → [Eco Setting] → [Mode Setting].
AUTO POWER SHUT-OFF MODE
This mode turns off the power to the operation panel and the fusing unit, and makes the machine wait in the lowest
power consumption state.
Auto Power Shut-Off Timer will activate when the set duration of time elapses in waiting status without executing a job.
Compared to preheat mode, the power-saving rate is considerably higher but the wakeup time is longer.
The [Power Save] button blinks when the machine is in Auto Power Shut-Off Timer.
Auto Power Shut-Off Timer is also activated by pressing the [Power Save] button while the [Power Save] button is not lit.
This mode is cleared when print data is being received, fax data is being output, or when the [Power Save] button is
pressed while it is blinking.
To set Auto Power Shut-Off Timer:
In "Settings (administrator)", select [System Settings] → [Energy Save] → [Eco Setting] → [Auto Power Shut-Off].
A message appears 15 seconds before Auto Power Shut-Off Mode is entered.
To close the message and continue normal operation, tap the [Continue] button.
The message appears again 15 seconds before the end of the extension of normal operation time.
If no action is taken within 15 seconds after the message appears, the machine enters auto power shutoff mode.
To set display of the message:
In "Settings (administrator)", select [System Settings] → [Energy Save] → [Eco Setting] → [Display Message When
Extending Transition Time to Preheat/Auto Power Shut-Off Mode].
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PREHEAT MODE
This mode lowers the temperature of the fusing unit and makes the machine wait in low power consumption state.
Preheat mode will activate when the set duration of time elapses in waiting status without executing a job.
Compared to Auto Power Shut-Off Mode, the amount of energy saved is less and the wakeup time is shorter.
In the preheat mode, the [Home Screen] key is lit and the light goes off for the touch panel and the [Power Save] button.
The touch panel is cleared when it is tapped or the [Home Screen] button is pressed.
To set preheat mode:
"Settings (administrator)" → select [System Settings] → [Energy Save] → [Eco Setting] → [Preheat Mode Setting].
A message appears 15 seconds before Preheat Mode is entered.
To close the message and continue normal operation, tap the [Continue] button.
If no action is taken within 15 seconds after the message appears, the machine enters preheat mode.
To set display of the message:
In "Settings (administrator)", select [System Settings] → [Energy Save] → [Eco Setting] → [Display Message When
Extending Transition Time to Preheat/Auto Power Shut-Off Mode].
ECO RECOMMENDATION FUNCTION DISPLAY
Shows recommended copy/print settings for copy, document filing reprint, and direct print.
Copying
When you change to copy mode (normal mode), the settings recommended for copy mode appear.
Recommended settings: 2-Sided Copy, N-Up, and Image Orientation
Document filing print
When you tap the [Choose Print Settings] in the action panel on the file list screen of document filing, the settings
recommended for this mode appear.
Recommended settings: 2-Sided Print, and N-Up.
Direct print
When you tap the [Choose Print Settings] in the action panel on the file list screen of direct print, the settings
recommended for this mode appear.
Recommended settings: 2-Sided Print, and N-Up.
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H
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Printed
Sleep mode
Print
Sleep mode
Fusing unit is turned
off
Fusing unit is turned
on
Fusing unit is turned
off
Fusing unit is
turned off
Image Send
Document Filing
Copy
Fusing unit is
turned on
Fusing unit is
turned off
Print
Sleep mode
AS SOON AS THE REMOTE JOB IS FINISHED, ENTER
AUTO POWER SHUT OFF MODE
Printing or outputting received fax data in Auto Power Shut-Off Timer turns on the power, and then the machine returns
to Auto Power Shut-Off Mode immediately after completing the print job.
To set "As soon as the remote job is finished, enter Auto power shut off mode.":
In "Settings (administrator)", select [System Settings] → [Energy Save] → [Eco Setting] → [As soon as the remote job is
finished, enter Auto power shut off mode.]
ECO SCAN
Non-print jobs such as sending a scanned original are performed with the fusing unit turned off.
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L
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To set Eco scan:
"Settings (administrator)" → select [System Settings] → [Energy Save] → [Eco Setting] → [Eco Scan Setting] .
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