Sharp MX-C300PE, MX-C300P, MX-C300PL User Manual

DIGITAL FULL COLOUR PRINTER

OPERATION GUIDE

MODEL: MX-C300P

MX-C300PE MX-C300PL

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

Note

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.

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.

INTRODUCTION ................................................ 2

USING THE MANUAL ....................................... 5

● ABOUT THE MANUALS ...................................5

● CONVENTIONS USED IN THIS MANUAL .......5

DIFFERENCES BETWEEN MODELS............... 6

1 BEFORE 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

2 PRINTER

PRINTER FUNCTION OF THE MACHINE ...... 22

PRINTING FROM WINDOWS ......................... 23

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PRINTER DRIVER PROPERTIES WINDOW

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BASIC PRINTING PROCEDURE

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PRINTING WHEN THE USER AUTHENTICATION FUNCTION IS ENABLED

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VIEWING PRINTER DRIVER HELP

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SAVING FREQUENTLY USED PRINT SETTINGS

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CHANGING THE PRINTER DRIVER DEFAULT SETTINGS

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PRINTING FROM A MACINTOSH .................. 31

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BASIC PRINTING PROCEDURE

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PRINTING WHEN THE USER AUTHENTICATION FUNCTION IS ENABLED

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FREQUENTLY USED FUNCTION .................. 35

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SELECTING THE COLOUR MODE

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SELECTING A PRINT MODE SETTING

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TWO-SIDED PRINTING

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FITTING THE PRINT IMAGE TO THE PAPER ......39

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PRINTING MULTIPLE PAGES ON ONE PAGE

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CONVENIENT PRINTING FUNCTIONS.......... 42

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CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS FOR CREATING PAMPHLETS AND POSTERS

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FUNCTIONS TO ADJUST THE SIZE AND ORIENTATION OF THE IMAGE

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COLOUR MODE ADJUSTMENT FUNCTION

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FUNCTIONS THAT COMBINE TEXT AND

IMAGES.............................................................. 51

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PRINT FUNCTIONS FOR SPECIAL PURPOSES.......54

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CONVENIENT PRINTER FUNCTIONS

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PRINTING WITHOUT THE PRINTER DRIVER

● DIRECTLY PRINTING A FILE IN USB FLASH

MEMORY....................................................... 58

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DIRECTLY PRINTING FROM A COMPUTER............. 59

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CANCELLING A PRINT JOB FROM THE MACHINE........59

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CHANGE THE MACHINE TO OFFLINE MODE

APPENDIX ....................................................... 60

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PRINTER DRIVER SPECIFICATION LIST

... 23

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... 40

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3 TROUBLESHOOTING

WEB FUNCTIONS IN THE MACHINE

TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................... 63

● NETWORK PROBLEMS.................................63

● PRINTING PROBLEMS..................................63

INDICATORS AND DISPLAY MESSAGES .... 67

MISFEED REMOVAL

● 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

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4 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE

CHECKING THE TOTAL OUTPUT COUNT AND TONER REMAINING

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

........................................ 78

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ABOUT THE WEB PAGES

● HOW TO ACCESS THE WEB PAGE ............ 95

ABOUT THE WEB PAGES (FOR USERS) CONFIGURING THE PRINTER CONDITION

SETTINGS

● HOW TO CONFIGURE THE SETTINGS....... 97

● PRINTER CONDITION SETTING MENU ...... 98

● PRINTER CONDITION SETTINGS ............... 98

ABOUT THE WEB PAGES (FOR THE ADMINISTRATOR)

CONFIGURING SMTP AND DNS SERVER SETTINGS

PROTECTING INFORMATION PROGRAMMED IN THE WEB PAGE ([Passwords])

ADMINISTRATOR SETTINGS

● CONFIGURING A SETTING IN THE

● ADMINISTRATOR SETTINGS .................... 103

E-MAIL STATUS AND E-MAIL ALERT SETTINGS

● INFORMATION SETUP............................... 104

● SMTP SETUP .............................................. 104

● STATUS MESSAGE SETUP ....................... 105

● ALERTS MESSAGE SETUP ....................... 105

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ADMINISTRATOR SETTINGS .................... 103

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5 SYSTEM SETTINGS

PURPOSE OF THE SYSTEM SETTINGS PROGRAMMING AN ADMINISTRATOR

PASSWORD SYSTEM SETTINGS LIST USING THE SYSTEM SETTINGS

● 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

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TRADEMARK ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

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USING THE MANUAL

Warning

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.

Caution

Note

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.

DIFFERENCES BETWEEN MODELS

This manual covers the following models.

Model Wireless LAN

MX-C300P

MX-C300PE

MX-C300PL No

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.

Yes

This chapter contains basic information that should be read before using the machine.

PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS

(1) (2) (3)

(4) (3)

BEFORE USING THE MACHINE

(14)

(15)

(7) (8)

(10)

(9)

(11) (12)

(13)

(16)

(3)

(5) (6)

(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.

Note

(4) Output tray

Printed pages are output to this tray.

(5) Tray 1

Tray 1 can hold approximately 250 sheets of paper (80 sizes, and weights, refer to "USEABLE PAPER" (p.13).

(6) Tray 2 (Option)

Tray 2 can hold approximately 500 sheets of paper (80 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.

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.

/m2 (21 lbs.)). For restrictions on paper types,

(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.

BEFORE USING THE MACHINE

Warning

(19)

(20)

(17)

(18)

(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.

• 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.

(22)

(21)

(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.

(23)

Note

Do not block the exhaust slots of the machine by placing something in front of them or placing the machine close to the wall.

OPERATION PANEL

(1) (2) (3) (5)(4) (6)

(10) (13)(11) (14)(7) (9)(8) (12)

BEFORE USING THE MACHINE

(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

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.

/ indicator

()

(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.

BEFORE USING THE MACHINE

(1)

(2)

(4)

(3)

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.

Note

(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

( Displayed when wireless LAN is on.

The auto clear time can be changed in the system settings. (p.91)

Models with the wireless LAN function only

(4) Toner level display

The remaining amount of each colour of toner is displayed.

76 to 100%

51 to 75%

)

26 to 50%

Wireless infrastructure mode: Connecting

Wireless infrastructure mode: Not connected

Wired + wireless access point mode

Connection failure of wireless LAN device inside machine

1 to 25%

BEFORE USING THE MACHINE

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.

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.

POWER ON AND OFF

The power switch is located on the left side of the machine.

BEFORE USING THE MACHINE

POWER ON

Turn the power switch to the "ON" position.

POWER OFF

Make sure that the machine is not in operation and then turn the power switch to the "OFF" position.

Note

While the machine is warming up, the message "Warming Up" will appear in the message display.

• 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)

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.

Note

The preheat activation time and the "Auto power shut-off timer" can be changed using system settings.

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.

Paper tray type Paper type Size Weight Capacity

Tray 1 Tray 2 (Option)

Bypass tray Plain paper

Plain paper Recycled paper Colour Letter head Pre-printed Pre-punched

Recycled paper Colour Letter head Pre-printed Pre-punched

Thin paper 55 g/m

Labels – 1 sheet Transparency film 10 sheets Heavy paper 106 g/m

Glossy Paper – 1 sheet Envelopes

A4, B5, A5, 16K, 8-1/2" x 11", 5-1/2" x 8-1/2", 7-1/4" x 10-1/2"

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"))

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)

60 g/m2 to 105 g/m (16 lbs. to 28 lbs.)

60 g/m (16 lbs. to 28 lbs.)

(13 lbs. to 16 lbs.)

(28 lbs. to 80 lbs.)

75 g/m2 to 90 g/m (20 lbs. to 24 lbs.)

to 105 g/m

to 59 g/m

to 220 g/m

250 sheets 500 sheets

50 sheets

20 sheets

10 sheets

*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/m 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/m

" (lbs.) units used in these explanations indicate the weight of the paper.

to 105 g/m2 (16 lbs. to 28 lbs.))

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

Bypass tray

Load the paper with the print side facing down with the punch holes toward the back.

Load the paper with the print side facing up 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 facing up with the letter head (top edge) toward the right.

Load the paper with the print side (pre-printed side) facing down with the top edge toward the left.

Load the paper with the print side (pre-printed side) facing up with the top edge toward the right.

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/m

• Paper that is 220 g/m

(13 lbs.)

(80 lbs. index) or heavier

Non-recommended paper

BEFORE USING THE MACHINE

• 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

• Iron-on transfer paper

• Japanese paper

• Various types of plain paper and special media are sold. Some types cannot be used with the machine. Contact

Note

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.

• 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/m

to 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.

BEFORE USING THE MACHINE

(1)

(2)

Plate B

Plate A

Roller

Line on the guide

Protrusion

Note

LOADING PAPER

Make sure that the machine is not printing, and then follow these steps to load paper.

Loading the paper tray

Gently lift and pull out the paper tray until it stops.

Push 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.

Load 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.

• 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

•

Gently push the paper tray into the machine.

Push the tray in completely.

Note

• If you loaded a different size of paper than was loaded previously in

• When misfeed occurs, rotate the paper 180 degrees and reload it.

• Straighten curled paper before using it.

paper. The loaded paper should not go higher than the protrusion of the plate A.

the tray, go to "CHANGING THE PAPER SIZE SETTING OF A TRAY" (p.19).

Loading the bypass tray

Warning

Note

To feed an envelope, first press down the fusing unit release levers (2 places) to release the pressure, and then follow the steps below.

Open the bypass tray.

BEFORE USING THE MACHINE

Open out the bypass tray extension.

Push the centre of the pressure plate down until it locks into place.

Set the paper guides to the paper width.

Insert 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.

BEFORE USING THE MACHINE

Available

Not

available

Can be used

Cannot be used

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

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.

• Envelopes with an incorrectly aligned corner gluing position on the back cannot be used as creasing may result.

BEFORE USING THE MACHINE

Note

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)

in the paper trays. Press the [SPECIAL FUNCTION] key (), and press the [ ] or [ ] key to select "Paper Size Set".

for information on the specifications for the types and sizes of paper that can be loaded

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.

: Shows tray "1". : Shows tray "2". : Shows Bypass tray.

For the paper trays and tray numbers,

see "USEABLE PAPER" (p.13).

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.

BEFORE USING THE MACHINE

Note

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)

in the paper trays.

for information on the specifications for the types and sizes of paper that can be loaded

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.

Enter 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.

When 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)

operation will not be permitted for 1 minute if an invalid account number is entered 3 times in a row.

in the system settings is enabled, a warning message will appear and

BEFORE USING THE MACHINE

Note

ENTERING CHARACTERS

This section explains how to enter characters.

CHARACTERS THAT CAN BE ENTERED

Upper case alphabet, lower case alphabet, numbers, special characters, symbols.

Characters are entered by pressing the numeric keys on the operation panel. The letters entered with each numeric key are shown below.

Key Characters that can be entered

11 Space 2a b c 2 A B C 3 d e f 3 D E F 4 g h i 4 G H I 5 j k l 5 J K L 6 m n o 6 M N O 7 p q r s 7 P Q R S 8 t u v 8 T U V 9 w x y z 9 W X Y Z 00

#@.-_/!"$%&'()+,:;=<>?[]{}*

To enter two characters in succession that require the same key, press the [ ] key to move the cursor after entering the first character. Example: Entering "ab"

Press the [2] key once, press the [ ] key once to move the cursor, and then press the [2] key twice.

PRINTER

Note

PRINTER FUNCTION OF THE MACHINE

The machine is equipped with a full colour printing function as standard. To enable printing from your computer, a printer driver must be installed.

See the table below to determine which printer driver to use in your environment.

Environment Printer driver type

Windows

Windows / Macintosh

Installing the printer driver in a Windows environment

To install the printer driver and configure settings in a Windows environment, see in the Software Setup Guide.

The explanations in this manual of printing in a Windows environment generally use the screens of the PCL6 printer driver. The printer driver screens may differ slightly depending on the printer driver that you are using.

Installing the printer driver in a Macintosh environment

To install the printer driver and configure settings in a Macintosh environment, see in the Software Setup Guide.

PCL6

The machine supports the Hewlett-Packard PCL6 printer control languages.

This printer driver supports the PostScript 3 page description language developed by Adobe Systems Incorporated, and enables the machine to be used as a PostScript 3 compatible printer. (A PPD file is available if it is desired to use the Windows standard PS printer driver.)

PRINTING FROM WINDOWS

Note

PRINTER DRIVER PROPERTIES WINDOW

PRINTER

(1)

(1) Select the printer driver of the machine.

• If the printer drivers appear as icons, click the icon of the printer driver to be used.

• If the printer drivers appear as a list, select the name of the printer driver to be used from the list.

(2) Click the [Preferences] button.

The button that is used to open the printer driver properties window (usually [Properties] or [Printing Preferences]) may vary depending on the software application.

(2)

PRINTER

Note

BASIC PRINTING PROCEDURE

The following example explains how to print a document from "WordPad", which is a standard accessory program in Windows.

Select [Print] from the [File] menu of

WordPad.

Open the printer driver properties

window.

Select print settings.

(1)

(2)

(1) Click the [Paper] tab. (2) Select the paper size.

To select settings on other tabs, click the desired tab and then select the settings.

(3) Click the [OK] button.

• Make sure the paper size is the same as the paper size set in the software application.

• Up to eight custom paper sizes can be stored. Storing a custom paper size makes it easy to specify that size each time you need to use it. To store a paper size, select [Custom Paper] or one of [User1] to [User7] from the pull-down menu and click the [Custom] button.

Click the [Print] button.

Printing begins.

(3)

SELECTING THE PAPER

This section explains how to configure the "Paper Selection" setting on the [Paper] tab of the printer driver properties window. Before printing, check the paper sizes, paper types, and paper remaining in the machine's trays. To view the most recent tray information, click the [Tray Status] button.

• When [Auto Select] is selected in "Paper Source" The tray that has the size and type of paper selected in "Paper Size" and "Paper Type" on the [Paper] tab is automatically selected.

• When other than [Auto Select] is selected in "Paper Source"

The specified tray is used for printing regardless of the "Paper Size" setting.

• When [Bypass Tray] is selected The "Paper Type" must also be selected. Check the bypass tray and make sure that the desired type of paper is

loaded, and then select the appropriate "Paper Type" setting.

Special media such as envelopes can also be placed in the bypass tray. For the procedure for loading paper and other media in the bypass tray, see "Loading the bypass tray" (P.17) .

• When [Auto Select] is selected in "Paper Type" A tray with plain paper of the size specified in "Paper Size" is automatically selected.

• When other than [Auto Select] is selected in "Paper Type" A tray with the specified type of paper and the size specified in "Paper Size" is used for printing.

PRINTER

(2)(1)

Note

PRINTING ON ENVELOPES

The bypass tray can be used to print on special media such as envelopes. The procedure for printing on an envelope from the printer driver properties screen is described below. For the types of paper that can be used in the bypass tray, see "USEABLE PAPER" (P.13). For the procedure for loading paper in the bypass tray, see "Loading the bypass tray" (P.17). Select the envelope size in the appropriate settings of the application ("Page Settings" in many applications) and then perform the following steps.

(1) Click the [Paper] tab. (2) Select the envelope size from the "Paper Size"

menu.

The paper tray and paper type are automatically selected.

• It is recommended that you do a test print to check the print result before using an envelope.

• In the case of media that can only be loaded in a certain orientation such as an envelope, you can rotate the image 180 degrees if needed. For more information, see "ROTATING THE PRINT IMAGE 180 DEGREES (Rotate 180 degrees)" (P.45).

• When feeding an envelope, push down the fusing unit release levers (see p.8) to release the pressure.

PRINTER

Note

PRINTING WHEN THE USER AUTHENTICATION FUNCTION IS ENABLED

When the user authentication function is enabled in the machine's system settings (administrator), your user number must be entered in the printer driver properties window before you can print.

Open the printer driver properties

window from the print window of the software application.

Enter your user number.

(1) (2)

(3) Enter the user name and job name as

necessary.

• User Name Click the [User Name] checkbox and enter your user name (maximum of 32 characters). Your entered user name will appear at the top of the operation panel. If you do not enter a user name, your computer login name will appear.

• Job Name Click the [Job Name] checkbox and enter a job name (maximum of 80 characters). The entered job name will appear at the top of the operation panel as a file name. If you do not enter a job name, the file name set in the software application will appear.

(4) Click the [OK] button.

To have a confirmation window appear before printing starts, select the [Auto Job Control Review] checkbox so that a checkmark appears.

Start printing.

(3)(4)

(1) Click the [Job Handling] tab. (2) Enter your user number.

When authentication is by user number. Click the [User Number] checkbox and enter a user number (5 digits).

When [User Number] has been checked on [Printing Policy] in the [Configuration] tab, you cannot enter the user number. Enter the user information in the dialog box whenever you print.

• The machine's user authentication function cannot be used when the PPD file* is installed and the Windows standard PS printer driver is used. For this reason, printing will not be possible if printing by invalid users is prohibited in the system settings (administrator). *The PPD file enables the machine to print

using the standard PS printer driver of

the operating system. System Setting(Administrator):Disable Print by Inv. User

• “Disable Print by Inv. User” can be enabled in the machine’s system settings (Administrator) to prohibit print jobs of users whose user information is not stored in the machine. When this function is enabled, printing is not allowed when user information is not entered or incorrect information is entered.

VIEWING PRINTER DRIVER HELP

When selecting settings in the printer driver, you can display Help to view explanations of the settings.

Open the printer driver properties window from the print window of the software

application.

Click the [Help] button.

PRINTER

The Help window will open to let you view explanations of the settings on the tab. To view Help for settings in a dialog box, click the underlined text at the top of the Help window.

Pop-up help

Help can be displayed for a setting by clicking the setting and pressing the [F1] key. * To view Help for a setting in Windows XP/Server 2003, click the button in the upper right-hand corner of the

printer driver properties window and then click the setting.

Information icon

Some restrictions exist on the combinations of settings that can be selected in the printer driver properties window. When a restriction exists on a selected setting, an information icon ( ) will appear next to the setting. Click the icon to view an explanation of the restriction.

PRINTER

(2)(1)

(3)

(2)(1)

Note

SAVING FREQUENTLY USED PRINT SETTINGS

Settings configured on each of the tabs at the time of printing can be saved as user settings. Saving frequently used settings or complex colour settings under an assigned name makes it easy to select those settings the next time you need to use them.

SAVING SETTINGS AT THE TIME OF PRINTING

Settings can be saved from any tab of the printer driver properties window. Settings configured on each tab are listed at the time of saving, allowing you to check the settings as you save them.

Open the printer driver properties

window from the print window of the software application.

Save the print settings.

(1) Configure print settings on each tab. (2) Click the [Save] button.

Check and save the settings.

(1) Check the displayed settings. (2) Enter a name for the settings (maximum

of 20 characters).

(3) Click the [OK] button.

Click the [OK] button.

Start printing.

• Up to 30 sets of user settings can be saved.

• The following items cannot be saved in user settings.

• A watermark that you created

• Paper insertion settings

• Overlay file

• The user number, user name, and job name entered in the [Job Handling] tab

USING SAVED SETTINGS

(1)

(2)

Open the printer driver properties window from the print window of the software

application.

Select the print settings.

(1) Select the user settings that you wish to use. (2) Click the [OK] button.

PRINTER

Start printing.

Deleting saved settings

Select the user settings that you want to delete in (1) of step 2 above, and click the [Delete] button.

PRINTER

Note

CHANGING THE PRINTER DRIVER DEFAULT SETTINGS

The default settings of the printer driver can be changed using the procedure below. The settings selected using this procedure are saved and become the default settings when printing from a software application. (Settings selected in the printer driver properties window when printing from an application remain in effect only while the application is in use.)

Click the [Start] button ( ) and select

[Control Panel] and then [View devices and printers].

• In Windows XP/Server 2003, click the [start] button and then click [Printers and Faxes].

• In Windows 8/8.1/Server 2012, right-click the start screen (or swipe up from the bottom edge of the screen), and click [All apps] - [Control Panel] - [View devices and printers] - [Printer] on the taskbar.

In Windows XP, if [Printers and Faxes] does not appear in the [start] menu, select [Control Panel], select [Printers and Other Hardware], and then select [Printers and Faxes].

Open the printer properties window.

(1)

Click the [Printing Preferences] button

on the [General] tab.

Configure the settings and click the

[OK] button.

(2)

(1) Right-click the icon of the printer driver of

the machine.

(2) Select [Printer properties].

In Windows XP/Server 2003, click the [File] menu.

For explanations of the settings, see printer driver Help.

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Sharp MX-C300PE, MX-C300P, MX-C300PL User Manual

INTRODUCTION

CONTENTS

USING THE MANUAL

ABOUT THE MANUALS

CONVENTIONS USED IN THIS MANUAL

DIFFERENCES BETWEEN MODELS

PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS

BEFORE USING THE MACHINE

OPERATION PANEL

DISPLAY

HOME SCREEN

HOW TO USE THE DISPLAY

POWER ON AND OFF

POWER ON

POWER OFF

POWER SAVE MODES

LOADING PAPER

USEABLE PAPER

PRINT SIDE FACE UP OR FACE DOWN

LOADING PAPER

TRAY SETTINGS

USER AUTHENTICATION MODE

USING USER AUTHENTICATION MODE

ENTERING CHARACTERS

CHARACTERS THAT CAN BE ENTERED

PRINTER

PRINTER FUNCTION OF THE MACHINE

PRINTING FROM WINDOWS

PRINTER DRIVER PROPERTIES WINDOW

BASIC PRINTING PROCEDURE

PRINTING WHEN THE USER AUTHENTICATION FUNCTION IS ENABLED

VIEWING PRINTER DRIVER HELP

SAVING FREQUENTLY USED PRINT SETTINGS

CHANGING THE PRINTER DRIVER DEFAULT SETTINGS