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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104
 Conventions Used in this Manual
Using the Manual
About the Manuals
 This manual covers the following models
Model Wireless LAN MX-C300P Yes
Differences Between Models
 Part Names and Functions
 Duplex conveyor cover
Toner cartridge Y/M/C/Bk
Toner collection container
Paper tray right side cover
 Operation Panel
 Home Screen
Display
 Selecting an item with the arrow keys left/right
HOW to USE the Display
Use the Back key to return to the previous setting screen
Selecting an item with the arrow keys up/down
 Power Save Modes
Power on and OFF
Power on
Power OFF
 Plain PAPER, Special Media
Paper tray type Paper type Size Weight Capacity*1
Loading Paper
Useable Paper
 Pre-punched Left binding Letter head Pre-printed
Print Side Face UP or Face Down
Trays 1 to
Bypass tray
 Special papers
Paper that cannot be used
Non-recommended paper
Paper that can be used for automatic 2-sided printing
 Gently push the paper tray into the machine
Loading Paper
Loading the paper tray
Gently lift and pull out the paper tray until it stops
 Open out the bypass tray extension
Loading the bypass tray
Open the bypass tray
 Important points when using envelopes
Important points when inserting paper in the bypass tray
 Inserting transparency film
Tray Settings
Changing the Paper Size Setting of a Tray
Disabling Enabling Auto Tray Switching
 Changing the Paper Type of a Tray
User Authentication Mode
Using User Authentication Mode
When the job is finished, press the Logout key
 Key Characters that can be entered
Entering Characters
Characters That can be Entered
 Environment Printer driver type
Printer Function of the Machine
 Click the Preferences button
Printing from Windows
Printer Driver Properties Window
Select the printer driver of the machine
 Click the Paper tab Select the paper size
Basic Printing Procedure
Selecting the Paper
Click the Print button
 Paper tray and paper type are automatically selected
Printing on Envelopes
Click the Paper tab
Menu
 Printing When the User Authentication Function is Enabled
 Information icon
Viewing Printer Driver Help
Pop-up help
 Click the OK button Start printing
Saving Frequently Used Print Settings
Saving Settings AT the Time of Printing
 Deleting saved settings
Using Saved Settings
 Changing the Printer Driver Default Settings
 Printing
Selecting Paper Settings
Select paper settings
Printing from a Macintosh
 Select print settings Click the Print button
 Select the bypass tray
Select the paper size
 Click the Print button
Select Print from the applications Start printing File menu
Display the job handling screen
Enter your user information
 Frequently Used Function
Selecting the Colour Mode
When Color Mode is set to Automatic
Select the Color Mode that you wish to use
 Select Color
Black and White Printing
 Click the Advanced tab
Selecting a Print Mode Setting
Select 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 ONE
Sheet
 Windows Macintosh
 Creating a Pamphlet Pamphlet
Convenient Printing Functions
Convenient 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
 Reversing the Image Mirror Image
Select Zoom and click the Settings button
Select a mirror image setting
ENLARGING/REDUCING the Print Image Zoom/XY-Zoom
 This function can only be used in Mac OS X
Colour Mode Adjustment Function
Select Layout Select a mirror image setting
This function can not be used in Mac OS X 10.4/10.5
 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 setting
Printing AN Image Over the Print Data Image Stamp
 Click the Edit button Create an overlay file
Creating Overlays for Print Data Overlays
Create an overlay file
Printing with an overlay file
 Printing Specified Pages on Different Paper Different Paper
Print Functions for Special Purposes
 Convenient Printer Functions
Saving and Using Print Files Retention
Click the Job Handling tab Select the retention setting
Select Job Handling Select the retention setting
 Printing a job stored by retention
When retention is performed, the display appears as follows
 Extension
Printing Without the Printer Driver
File Type
 Select the file that you wish to print with or key
Directly Printing a File in USB Flash Memory
Connect the USB flash memory to the machine
 FTP Print
Cancelling a Print JOB from the Machine
Change the Machine to Offline Mode
Directly Printing from a Computer
 Windows Macintosh
Printer Driver Specification List
Appendix
Function
 Printer
 Replacing the Toner Cartridge
Troubleshooting Network Problems
Printing Problems
Indicators and Display Messages Misfeed Removal
 Printing Problems
Troubleshooting
Network Problems
 Paper is not loaded properly
Any other indicators turned off
Energy Save indicator blinks
Paper curled or damp
 Printing is disabled
Problem Cause and solution Machine is set to off-line mode
Printer driver has not been installed properly
Port setting is not correct
 Image disappears in places
Black dots or smudges appear on the printed output
Cut off Paper is not loaded properly
Wrinkles appear in the paper or
 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 Machine
If you were able to remove the misfed paper
 Be careful not to tear the misfed paper during removal
Misfeed in the fusing area B
Misfeed 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 Container
Pull out the paper tray
 Push the toner collection container in completely
Install a new toner collection container
Close the front cover Replace tray
 List name Description
Checking the Total Output Count and Toner Remaining
List Print User
 Cleaning the Main Charger of the Photoconductive Drum
Routine Maintenance
Cleaning 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 holes
Replace the cleaning tool
 Select Display Contrast with the or key
Adjusting the Display Contrast
Adjust the contrast with the or key
Press the Special Function key
 Select System Settings with the or key
Programming AN Administrator Password
 System Settings List
 Level
Administrator Settings Menu
 Level
 Key
Using the System Settings
Setting that has a checkbox, go to step
System settings, press the Home key
 Confirmation of Network
Wired Settings
Date & Time Set
Daylight Saving Time
 Wireless Access Point
Wireless Infrastructure
 User Count Reset
User Authentication
Function Limit Setting
Account Limit Setting
 Language Setting
Fusing Control
Fusing Cleaning
Registration Adjustment
 Toner Save Mode
Disable Auto Key Repeat
Disable Paper Size Set
Enter Auto Power Shut-Off after the Remote Job
 Easy Calibration
Tone Adjustments
 Initialize Private Data and Data in Machine
Return to Default
IPsec Settings
Configure the IKEv1 settings
 About the WEB Pages
HOW to Access the WEB
Configured in the machine
When finished, close the Web pages
 About the WEB Pages for Users
 Settings
Configuring the Printer Condition Settings
HOW to Configure the Settings
Default Settings/ PCL/PS
 Default Settings
Printer Condition Setting Menu
Printer Condition Settings
 CR return code, LF line break code, and FF page break
PCL Settings
PostScript settings
Code. The setting can be changed by selecting one of four
 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
 Click Administrator Settings in the menu frame
Administrator Settings
Configuring a Setting in the Administrator Settings
Administrator Settings
 Interface settings
Mail Status and E-MAIL Alert Settings
Information Setup
Smtp Setup
 Click Alerts Message in the menu frame
Status Message Setup
Alerts Message Setup
Click Status Message in the menu frame
 Obtaining source code
Information on the Software License for This Product
Software composition
Software developed by Sharp and open source software
 Trademark Acknowledgments
 Operation Guide