Model MX-C300P MX-C300PE MX-C300PL
Operation Guide
Name of your model, see p.6
Introduction
Contents
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Misfeed in the Paper Tray 2 Option
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About the Manuals
Using the Manual
Conventions Used in this Manual
Differences Between Models
Model Wireless LAN MX-C300P Yes
This manual covers the following models
Part Names and Functions
Toner collection container
Toner cartridge Y/M/C/Bk
Paper 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 Display
Selecting an item with the arrow keys up/down
Selecting an item with the arrow keys left/right
Power on
Power on and OFF
Power OFF
Power Save Modes
Loading Paper
Paper tray type Paper type Size Weight Capacity*1
Useable Paper
Plain PAPER, Special Media
Trays 1 to
Print Side Face UP or Face Down
Bypass tray
Pre-punched Left binding Letter head Pre-printed
Non-recommended paper
Paper that cannot be used
Paper that can be used for automatic 2-sided printing
Special papers
Loading the paper tray
Loading Paper
Gently 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 tray
Open 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 Settings
Disabling Enabling Auto Tray Switching
Inserting transparency film
Using User Authentication Mode
User Authentication Mode
When the job is finished, press the Logout key
Changing the Paper Type of a Tray
Characters That can be Entered
Entering Characters
Key Characters that can be entered
Environment Printer driver type
Printer Function of the Machine
Printer Driver Properties Window
Printing from Windows
Select the printer driver of the machine
Click the Preferences button
Selecting the Paper
Basic Printing Procedure
Click the Print button
Click the Paper tab Select the paper size
Click the Paper tab
Printing on Envelopes
Menu
Paper tray and paper type are automatically selected
Printing When the User Authentication Function is Enabled
Pop-up help
Viewing Printer Driver Help
Information icon
Saving Settings AT the Time of Printing
Saving Frequently Used Print Settings
Click the OK button Start printing
Deleting saved settings
Using Saved Settings
Changing the Printer Driver Default Settings
Select paper settings
Selecting Paper Settings
Printing 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 menu
Enter your user information
Click the Print button
When Color Mode is set to Automatic
Selecting the Colour Mode
Select 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 Setting
Click the Advanced tab
Print results Orientation
TWO-SIDED Printing
Select Paper Handling
Fitting the Print Image to the Paper
Sheet
Printing Multiple Pages on ONE
Orientation is landscape
Windows Macintosh
Convenient Functions for Creating Pamphlets and Posters
Convenient Printing Functions
Creating 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 button
ENLARGING/REDUCING the Print Image Zoom/XY-Zoom
Reversing the Image Mirror Image
Select Layout Select a mirror image setting
Colour Mode Adjustment Function
This 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 setting
Click the Watermarks tab
Create an overlay file
Creating Overlays for Print Data Overlays
Printing 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 Retention
Select 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 Driver
Extension
Connect the USB flash memory to the machine
Directly Printing a File in USB Flash Memory
Select the file that you wish to print with or key
Change the Machine to Offline Mode
Cancelling a Print JOB from the Machine
Directly Printing from a Computer
FTP Print
Appendix
Printer Driver Specification List
Function
Windows Macintosh
Printer
Printing Problems
Troubleshooting Network Problems
Indicators and Display Messages Misfeed Removal
Replacing the Toner Cartridge
Network Problems
Troubleshooting
Printing Problems
Energy Save indicator blinks
Any other indicators turned off
Paper 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 mode
Port setting is not correct
Printing is disabled
Cut off Paper is not loaded properly
Black dots or smudges appear on the printed output
Wrinkles 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 Machine
If you are unable to remove the misfed paper
Misfeed in the paper feed area a
Misfeed in the fusing area B
Be 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 Container
Place the toner collection container on a flat surface
Close the front cover Replace tray
Install a new toner collection container
Push the toner collection container in completely
List Print User
Checking the Total Output Count and Toner Remaining
List name Description
Cleaning the Bypass Tray Paper Feed Roller
Routine Maintenance
Cleaning 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 holes
Push down and close the laser unit cover
Adjust the contrast with the or key
Adjusting the Display Contrast
Press 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 Settings
System settings, press the Home key
Key
Date & Time Set
Wired Settings
Daylight Saving Time
Confirmation of Network
Wireless Access Point
Wireless Infrastructure
Function Limit Setting
User Authentication
Account Limit Setting
User Count Reset
Fusing Cleaning
Fusing Control
Registration Adjustment
Language Setting
Disable Paper Size Set
Disable Auto Key Repeat
Enter Auto Power Shut-Off after the Remote Job
Toner Save Mode
Easy Calibration
Tone Adjustments
IPsec Settings
Return to Default
Configure the IKEv1 settings
Initialize Private Data and Data in Machine
Configured in the machine
HOW to Access the WEB
When finished, close the Web pages
About the WEB Pages
About the WEB Pages for Users
HOW to Configure the Settings
Configuring the Printer Condition Settings
Default Settings/ PCL/PS
Settings
Printer Condition Settings
Printer Condition Setting Menu
Default Settings
PostScript settings
PCL Settings
Code. 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 Settings
Administrator Settings
Click Administrator Settings in the menu frame
Information Setup
Mail Status and E-MAIL Alert Settings
Smtp Setup
Interface settings
Alerts Message Setup
Status Message Setup
Click Status Message in the menu frame
Click Alerts Message in the menu frame
Software composition
Information on the Software License for This Product
Software developed by Sharp and open source software
Obtaining source code
Trademark Acknowledgments
Operation Guide