Using the Manual, About the Manuals | Sharp MX-C300PE, MX-C300PL

USING THE MANUAL

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:

Warning

Caution

Note

Warns the user that injury may result if the contents of the warning are not properly followed.

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.

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Sharp MX-C300PE, MX-C300PL manual Using the Manual, About the Manuals, Conventions Used in this Manual

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 Conventions Used in this Manual Using the ManualAbout the Manuals This manual covers the following models Model Wireless LAN MX-C300P YesDifferences Between 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 out the bypass tray extension Loading the bypass trayOpen the bypass tray 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 Key Characters that can be entered Entering CharactersCharacters 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 Information icon Viewing Printer Driver HelpPop-up help Click the OK button Start printing Saving Frequently Used Print SettingsSaving Settings AT the Time of 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 Click the Advanced tab Selecting a Print Mode SettingSelect the Print Mode Print results Orientation TWO-SIDED Printing Select Paper Handling Fitting the Print Image to the Paper Orientation is landscape Printing Multiple Pages on ONESheet Windows Macintosh Creating a Pamphlet Pamphlet Convenient Printing FunctionsConvenient Functions for Creating Pamphlets and Posters 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 Click the Watermarks tab Select the image stamp settingPrinting AN Image Over the Print Data Image Stamp 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 Extension Printing Without the Printer DriverFile Type Select the file that you wish to print with or key Directly Printing a File in USB Flash MemoryConnect the USB flash memory to the machine 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 Printing Problems TroubleshootingNetwork 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 are unable to remove the misfed paper Misfeed in the MachineIf you were able to remove the misfed paper Be careful not to tear the misfed paper during removal Misfeed in the fusing area BMisfeed in the paper feed area a 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 Place the toner collection container on a flat surface Replacing the Toner Collection ContainerPull out the paper tray Push the toner collection container in completely Install a new toner collection containerClose the front cover Replace tray List name Description Checking the Total Output Count and Toner RemainingList Print User Cleaning the Main Charger of the Photoconductive Drum Routine MaintenanceCleaning the Bypass Tray Paper Feed Roller Clean the laser unit Cleaning the Laser Unit Push down and close the laser unit cover Repeat to clean all holes in the laser unit 4 holesReplace the cleaning tool 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 Default Settings Printer Condition Setting MenuPrinter Condition 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