Operation Guide

MODEL: MX-C300P

MX-C300PE

MX-C300PL

DIGITAL FULL COLOUR PRINTER

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Sharp manual Operation Guide, Model MX-C300P MX-C300PE MX-C300PL

Contents

Model MX-C300P MX-C300PE MX-C300PL Operation Guide Name of your model, see p.6 Introduction Contents 103 Misfeed in the Paper Tray 2 Option104 105 About the Manuals Using the ManualConventions Used in this Manual Differences Between Models Model Wireless LAN MX-C300P YesThis manual covers the following models Part Names and Functions Toner collection container Toner cartridge Y/M/C/BkPaper tray right side cover Duplex conveyor cover Operation Panel Home Screen Display Use 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/right Power on Power on and OFFPower OFF Power Save Modes Loading Paper Paper tray type Paper type Size Weight Capacity*1Useable Paper Plain PAPER, Special Media Trays 1 to Print Side Face UP or Face DownBypass tray Pre-punched Left binding Letter head Pre-printed Non-recommended paper Paper that cannot be usedPaper that can be used for automatic 2-sided printing Special papers Loading the paper tray Loading PaperGently lift and pull out the paper tray until it stops Gently push the paper tray into the machine Open the bypass tray Loading the bypass trayOpen out the bypass tray extension Important points when using envelopes Important points when inserting paper in the bypass tray Changing the Paper Size Setting of a Tray Tray SettingsDisabling Enabling Auto Tray Switching Inserting transparency film Using User Authentication Mode User Authentication ModeWhen the job is finished, press the Logout key Changing the Paper Type of a Tray Characters That can be Entered Entering CharactersKey Characters that can be entered Environment Printer driver type Printer Function of the Machine Printer Driver Properties Window Printing from WindowsSelect the printer driver of the machine Click the Preferences button Selecting the Paper Basic Printing ProcedureClick the Print button Click the Paper tab Select the paper size Click the Paper tab Printing on EnvelopesMenu Paper tray and paper type are automatically selected Printing When the User Authentication Function is Enabled Pop-up help Viewing Printer Driver HelpInformation icon Saving Settings AT the Time of Printing Saving Frequently Used Print SettingsClick the OK button Start printing Deleting saved settings Using Saved Settings Changing the Printer Driver Default Settings Select paper settings Selecting Paper SettingsPrinting from a Macintosh Printing Select print settings Click the Print button Select the bypass tray Select the paper size Display the job handling screen Select Print from the applications Start printing File menuEnter your user information Click the Print button When Color Mode is set to Automatic Selecting the Colour ModeSelect the Color Mode that you wish to use Frequently Used Function Select Color Black and White Printing Select the Print Mode Selecting a Print Mode SettingClick the Advanced tab Print results Orientation TWO-SIDED Printing Select Paper Handling Fitting the Print Image to the Paper Sheet Printing Multiple Pages on ONEOrientation is landscape Windows Macintosh Convenient Functions for Creating Pamphlets and Posters Convenient Printing FunctionsCreating a Pamphlet Pamphlet Increasing the Margin Margin Shift Select Printer Features This function is only available in Windows Creating a Large Poster Poster Printing Rotating the Print Image 180 Degrees Rotate 180 degrees Functions to Adjust the Size and Orientation of the Image Select a mirror image setting Select Zoom and click the Settings buttonENLARGING/REDUCING the Print Image Zoom/XY-Zoom Reversing the Image Mirror Image Select 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 X Abcd Click the Color tab Select the Image Type Select advanced colour settings Following colour management settings are available Select Color Select colour print settings Adding a Watermark to Printed Pages Watermark Functions That Combine Text and Images Printing AN Image Over the Print Data Image Stamp Select the image stamp settingClick the Watermarks tab Create an overlay file Creating Overlays for Print Data OverlaysPrinting with an overlay file Click the Edit button Create an overlay file Printing Specified Pages on Different Paper Different Paper Print Functions for Special Purposes Click the Job Handling tab Select the retention setting Saving and Using Print Files RetentionSelect Job Handling Select the retention setting Convenient Printer Functions Printing a job stored by retention When retention is performed, the display appears as follows File Type Printing Without the Printer DriverExtension Connect the USB flash memory to the machine Directly Printing a File in USB Flash MemorySelect 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 Print Appendix Printer Driver Specification ListFunction Windows Macintosh Printer Printing Problems Troubleshooting Network ProblemsIndicators and Display Messages Misfeed Removal Replacing the Toner Cartridge Network Problems TroubleshootingPrinting Problems Energy Save indicator blinks Any other indicators turned offPaper curled or damp Paper is not loaded properly Printer driver has not been installed properly Problem Cause and solution Machine is set to off-line modePort setting is not correct Printing is disabled Cut off Paper is not loaded properly Black dots or smudges appear on the printed outputWrinkles appear in the paper or Image disappears in places Message Action Indicators and Display Messages Misfeed in the Bypass Tray Misfeed Removal If you were able to remove the misfed paper Misfeed in the MachineIf you are unable to remove the misfed paper Misfeed in the paper feed area a Misfeed in the fusing area BBe 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 Cartridge Message will be cleared and printing will be possible Pull out the paper tray Replacing the Toner Collection ContainerPlace the toner collection container on a flat surface Close the front cover Replace tray Install a new toner collection containerPush the toner collection container in completely List Print User Checking the Total Output Count and Toner RemainingList name Description Cleaning the Bypass Tray Paper Feed Roller Routine MaintenanceCleaning the Main Charger of the Photoconductive Drum Clean the laser unit Cleaning the Laser Unit Replace the cleaning tool Repeat to clean all holes in the laser unit 4 holesPush 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 key Select System Settings with the or key Programming AN Administrator Password System Settings List Level Administrator Settings Menu Level Setting that has a checkbox, go to step Using the System SettingsSystem settings, press the Home key Key Date & Time Set Wired SettingsDaylight Saving Time Confirmation of Network Wireless Access Point Wireless Infrastructure Function Limit Setting User AuthenticationAccount Limit Setting User Count Reset Fusing Cleaning Fusing ControlRegistration Adjustment Language Setting Disable Paper Size Set Disable Auto Key RepeatEnter Auto Power Shut-Off after the Remote Job Toner Save Mode Easy Calibration Tone Adjustments IPsec Settings Return to DefaultConfigure the IKEv1 settings Initialize Private Data and Data in Machine Configured in the machine HOW to Access the WEBWhen finished, close the Web pages About the WEB Pages About the WEB Pages for Users HOW to Configure the Settings Configuring the Printer Condition SettingsDefault Settings/ PCL/PS Settings Printer Condition Settings Printer Condition Setting MenuDefault 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 break About the WEB Pages for the Administrator Entries will be stored Configuring Smtp and DNS Server Settings When you have finished entering all items, click Submit Enter passwords in User Password and Admin Password Configuring a Setting in the Administrator Settings Administrator SettingsAdministrator Settings Click Administrator Settings in the menu frame Information Setup Mail Status and E-MAIL Alert SettingsSmtp Setup Interface settings Alerts Message Setup Status Message SetupClick Status Message in the menu frame Click Alerts Message in the menu frame Software composition Information on the Software License for This ProductSoftware developed by Sharp and open source software Obtaining source code Trademark Acknowledgments Operation Guide