Sharp MX-C300PL, MX-C300PE manual Easy Calibration, Tone Adjustments

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SYSTEM SETTINGS

Easy Calibration

This function is performed by selecting the desired colour of grey (processed grey), which is a combination of cyan, magenta, and yellow on the printed test page.

Before using the Easy Calibration, load A4 or 8-1/2" x 11" white plain paper in the tray.

The result of colour reproduction depends Note on paper quality. It is recommended to

adjust with the actual paper to be printed.

(1)Select [Colour Adjust.] on the operation panel and press [OK] key.

(2)Select [Easy Calibration] and press [OK] key, then press again [OK] key to print out the test page.

The test page is divided into cells with 7 on Note the horizontal axis (X) and 7 on the vertical axis (Y). Each cell is filled in with grey mixed

with a varied hue of colour.

(4)Enter the coordinates of the colour selected in step (3) in [X] and [Y] of the Easy Calibration and press [OK] key.

Note	If X = 4 and Y = 4 are entered, grey balance
Note	doesn't change.
	If the colour adjustment is not satisfactory
	on the trial print, repeat the above procedure
	(1) to (4).
	If the colour is still not satisfactory after
	repeating the procedure several times, use
	the "Tone Adjustments".

(3)View the test page from directly in front, and select the cell that is closest to the neutral grey.

Place five sheets of white plain paper under the printed test page so that no background colour or pattern shows through the test page.

Be careful that the visibility of the grey patch Note may be affected by the environmental

illumination.

If you desire this colour of grey, the coordinates are X = 2, Y = 5.

X = 4, Y = 4 position shows the current value of grey balance.

Tone Adjustments

This function is used to adjust each of the density levels (low, mid, and high) of the four colour components, cyan, magenta, yellow and black.

(1)Select [Colour Adjust.] on the operation panel and press [OK] key.

(2)Select [Tone Adjustments] and press [OK] key, then Tone Adjustments setting screen appears.

Enter each number in the range of 1 to 7 to the colours of C (Cyan), M (Magenta), Y (Yellow) and Bk (Black).

Initially the setting screen for [Low] level appears. You can change the screen for [Middle] and [High] with [][] keys.

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Contents Model MX-C300P MX-C300PE MX-C300PL Operation GuideName of your model, see p.6 IntroductionContents 103 Misfeed in the Paper Tray 2 Option104 105Using the Manual About the ManualsConventions Used in this Manual Model Wireless LAN MX-C300P Yes Differences Between ModelsThis manual covers the following models Part Names and Functions Toner collection container Toner cartridge Y/M/C/BkPaper tray right side cover Duplex conveyor coverOperation Panel Home Screen DisplayUse the Back key to return to the previous setting screen HOW to USE the DisplaySelecting an item with the arrow keys up/down Selecting an item with the arrow keys left/rightPower on Power on and OFFPower OFF Power Save ModesLoading Paper Paper tray type Paper type Size Weight Capacity*1Useable Paper Plain PAPER, Special MediaTrays 1 to Print Side Face UP or Face DownBypass tray Pre-punched Left binding Letter head Pre-printedNon-recommended paper Paper that cannot be usedPaper that can be used for automatic 2-sided printing Special papersLoading the paper tray Loading PaperGently lift and pull out the paper tray until it stops Gently push the paper tray into the machineLoading the bypass tray Open the bypass trayOpen out the bypass tray extension Important points when using envelopes Important points when inserting paper in the bypass trayChanging the Paper Size Setting of a Tray Tray SettingsDisabling Enabling Auto Tray Switching Inserting transparency filmUsing User Authentication Mode User Authentication ModeWhen the job is finished, press the Logout key Changing the Paper Type of a TrayEntering Characters Characters That can be EnteredKey Characters that can be entered Environment Printer driver type Printer Function of the MachinePrinter Driver Properties Window Printing from WindowsSelect the printer driver of the machine Click the Preferences buttonSelecting the Paper Basic Printing ProcedureClick the Print button Click the Paper tab Select the paper sizeClick the Paper tab Printing on EnvelopesMenu Paper tray and paper type are automatically selectedPrinting When the User Authentication Function is Enabled Viewing Printer Driver Help Pop-up helpInformation icon Saving Frequently Used Print Settings Saving Settings AT the Time of PrintingClick the OK button Start printing Deleting saved settings Using Saved SettingsChanging the Printer Driver Default Settings Select paper settings Selecting Paper SettingsPrinting from a Macintosh PrintingSelect print settings Click the Print button Select the bypass tray Select the paper sizeDisplay the job handling screen Select Print from the applications Start printing File menuEnter your user information Click the Print buttonWhen Color Mode is set to Automatic Selecting the Colour ModeSelect the Color Mode that you wish to use Frequently Used FunctionSelect Color Black and White PrintingSelecting a Print Mode Setting Select the Print ModeClick the Advanced tab Print results Orientation TWO-SIDED PrintingSelect Paper Handling Fitting the Print Image to the PaperPrinting Multiple Pages on ONE SheetOrientation is landscape Windows Macintosh Convenient Printing Functions Convenient Functions for Creating Pamphlets and PostersCreating a Pamphlet Pamphlet Increasing the Margin Margin Shift Select Printer FeaturesThis function is only available in Windows Creating a Large Poster Poster PrintingRotating the Print Image 180 Degrees Rotate 180 degrees Functions to Adjust the Size and Orientation of the ImageSelect a mirror image setting Select Zoom and click the Settings buttonENLARGING/REDUCING the Print Image Zoom/XY-Zoom Reversing the Image Mirror ImageSelect Layout Select a mirror image setting Colour Mode Adjustment FunctionThis function can not be used in Mac OS X 10.4/10.5 This function can only be used in Mac OS XAbcd Click the Color tab Select the Image Type Select advanced colour settingsFollowing colour management settings are available Select Color Select colour print settingsAdding a Watermark to Printed Pages Watermark Functions That Combine Text and ImagesSelect the image stamp setting Printing AN Image Over the Print Data Image StampClick the Watermarks tab Create an overlay file Creating Overlays for Print Data OverlaysPrinting with an overlay file Click the Edit button Create an overlay filePrinting Specified Pages on Different Paper Different Paper Print Functions for Special PurposesClick the Job Handling tab Select the retention setting Saving and Using Print Files RetentionSelect Job Handling Select the retention setting Convenient Printer FunctionsPrinting a job stored by retention When retention is performed, the display appears as followsPrinting Without the Printer Driver File TypeExtension Directly Printing a File in USB Flash Memory Connect the USB flash memory to the machineSelect the file that you wish to print with or key Change the Machine to Offline Mode Cancelling a Print JOB from the MachineDirectly Printing from a Computer FTP PrintAppendix Printer Driver Specification ListFunction Windows MacintoshPrinter Printing Problems Troubleshooting Network ProblemsIndicators and Display Messages Misfeed Removal Replacing the Toner CartridgeTroubleshooting Network ProblemsPrinting Problems Energy Save indicator blinks Any other indicators turned offPaper curled or damp Paper is not loaded properlyPrinter driver has not been installed properly Problem Cause and solution Machine is set to off-line modePort setting is not correct Printing is disabledCut off Paper is not loaded properly Black dots or smudges appear on the printed outputWrinkles appear in the paper or Image disappears in placesMessage Action Indicators and Display MessagesMisfeed in the Bypass Tray Misfeed RemovalMisfeed in the Machine If you were able to remove the misfed paperIf you are unable to remove the misfed paper Misfeed in the fusing area B Misfeed in the paper feed area aBe careful not to tear the misfed paper during removal Remove the misfed paper Misfeed in the transport area C Misfeed in the Paper Tray Open the front cover Replacing the Toner CartridgeMessage will be cleared and printing will be possible Replacing the Toner Collection Container Pull out the paper trayPlace the toner collection container on a flat surface Install a new toner collection container Close the front cover Replace trayPush the toner collection container in completely Checking the Total Output Count and Toner Remaining List Print UserList name Description Routine Maintenance Cleaning the Bypass Tray Paper Feed RollerCleaning the Main Charger of the Photoconductive Drum Clean the laser unit Cleaning the Laser UnitRepeat to clean all holes in the laser unit 4 holes Replace the cleaning toolPush down and close the laser unit cover Adjust the contrast with the or key Adjusting the Display ContrastPress the Special Function key Select Display Contrast with the or keySelect System Settings with the or key Programming AN Administrator PasswordSystem Settings List Level Administrator Settings MenuLevel Setting that has a checkbox, go to step Using the System SettingsSystem settings, press the Home key KeyDate & Time Set Wired SettingsDaylight Saving Time Confirmation of NetworkWireless Access Point Wireless InfrastructureFunction Limit Setting User AuthenticationAccount Limit Setting User Count ResetFusing Cleaning Fusing ControlRegistration Adjustment Language SettingDisable Paper Size Set Disable Auto Key RepeatEnter Auto Power Shut-Off after the Remote Job Toner Save ModeEasy Calibration Tone AdjustmentsIPsec Settings Return to DefaultConfigure the IKEv1 settings Initialize Private Data and Data in MachineConfigured in the machine HOW to Access the WEBWhen finished, close the Web pages About the WEB PagesAbout the WEB Pages for Users HOW to Configure the Settings Configuring the Printer Condition SettingsDefault Settings/ PCL/PS SettingsPrinter Condition Setting Menu Printer Condition SettingsDefault Settings PostScript settings PCL SettingsCode. The setting can be changed by selecting one of four CR return code, LF line break code, and FF page breakAbout the WEB Pages for the Administrator Entries will be stored Configuring Smtp and DNS Server SettingsWhen you have finished entering all items, click Submit Enter passwords in User Password and Admin PasswordConfiguring a Setting in the Administrator Settings Administrator SettingsAdministrator Settings Click Administrator Settings in the menu frameInformation Setup Mail Status and E-MAIL Alert SettingsSmtp Setup Interface settingsAlerts Message Setup Status Message SetupClick Status Message in the menu frame Click Alerts Message in the menu frameSoftware composition Information on the Software License for This ProductSoftware developed by Sharp and open source software Obtaining source codeTrademark Acknowledgments Operation Guide