Operation Guide
Model MX-C300P MX-C300PE MX-C300PL
 Introduction
Name of your model, see p.6
 Contents
 Misfeed in the Paper Tray 2 Option
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 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
 Toner cartridge Y/M/C/Bk
Toner collection container
Paper tray right side cover
Duplex conveyor cover
 Operation Panel
 Display
Home Screen
 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
Selecting an item with the arrow keys left/right
 Power on and OFF
Power on
Power OFF
Power Save Modes
 Paper tray type Paper type Size Weight Capacity*1
Loading Paper
Useable Paper
Plain PAPER, Special Media
 Print Side Face UP or Face Down
Trays 1 to
Bypass tray
Pre-punched Left binding Letter head Pre-printed
 Paper that cannot be used
Non-recommended paper
Paper that can be used for automatic 2-sided printing
Special papers
 Loading Paper
Loading the paper tray
Gently 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 tray
Open the bypass tray
 Important points when inserting paper in the bypass tray
Important points when using envelopes
 Tray Settings
Changing the Paper Size Setting of a Tray
Disabling Enabling Auto Tray Switching
Inserting transparency film
 User Authentication Mode
Using User Authentication Mode
When the job is finished, press the Logout key
Changing the Paper Type of a Tray
 Key Characters that can be entered
Entering Characters
Characters That can be Entered
 Printer Function of the Machine
Environment Printer driver type
 Printing from Windows
Printer Driver Properties Window
Select the printer driver of the machine
Click the Preferences button
 Basic Printing Procedure
Selecting the Paper
Click the Print button
Click the Paper tab Select the paper size
 Printing on Envelopes
Click the Paper tab
Menu
Paper tray and paper type are automatically selected
 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
 Using Saved Settings
Deleting saved settings
 Changing the Printer Driver Default Settings
 Selecting Paper Settings
Select paper settings
Printing from a Macintosh
Printing
 Select print settings Click the Print button
 Select the paper size
Select the bypass tray
 Select Print from the applications Start printing File menu
Display the job handling screen
Enter your user information
Click the Print button
 Selecting the Colour Mode
When Color Mode is set to Automatic
Select the Color Mode that you wish to use
Frequently Used Function
 Black and White Printing
Select Color
 Click the Advanced tab
Selecting a Print Mode Setting
Select the Print Mode
 TWO-SIDED Printing
Print results Orientation
 Fitting the Print Image to the Paper
Select Paper Handling
 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
 Select Printer Features
Increasing the Margin Margin Shift
 Creating a Large Poster Poster Printing
This function is only available in Windows
 Functions to Adjust the Size and Orientation of the Image
Rotating the Print Image 180 Degrees Rotate 180 degrees
 Select Zoom and click the Settings button
Select a mirror image setting
ENLARGING/REDUCING the Print Image Zoom/XY-Zoom
Reversing the Image Mirror Image
 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
This function can only be used in Mac OS X
 Abcd
 Select advanced colour settings
Click the Color tab Select the Image Type
 Select Color Select colour print settings
Following colour management settings are available
 Functions That Combine Text and Images
Adding a Watermark to Printed Pages Watermark
 Click the Watermarks tab
Select the image stamp setting
Printing AN Image Over the Print Data Image Stamp
 Creating Overlays for Print Data Overlays
Create an overlay file
Printing with an overlay file
Click the Edit button Create an overlay file
 Print Functions for Special Purposes
Printing Specified Pages on Different Paper Different Paper
 Saving and Using Print Files Retention
Click the Job Handling tab Select the retention setting
Select Job Handling Select the retention setting
Convenient Printer Functions
 When retention is performed, the display appears as follows
Printing a job stored by retention
 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
 Cancelling a Print JOB from the Machine
Change the Machine to Offline Mode
Directly Printing from a Computer
FTP Print
 Printer Driver Specification List
Appendix
Function
Windows Macintosh
 Printer
 Troubleshooting Network Problems
Printing Problems
Indicators and Display Messages Misfeed Removal
Replacing the Toner Cartridge
 Printing Problems
Troubleshooting
Network Problems
 Any other indicators turned off
Energy Save indicator blinks
Paper curled or damp
Paper is not loaded properly
 Problem Cause and solution Machine is set to off-line mode
Printer driver has not been installed properly
Port setting is not correct
Printing is disabled
 Black dots or smudges appear on the printed output
Cut off Paper is not loaded properly
Wrinkles appear in the paper or
Image disappears in places
 Indicators and Display Messages
Message Action
 Misfeed Removal
Misfeed in the Bypass Tray
 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
 Replacing the Toner Cartridge
Open the front cover
 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
 Cleaning the Laser Unit
Clean 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
 Adjusting the Display Contrast
Adjust the contrast with the or key
Press the Special Function key
Select Display Contrast with the or key
 Programming AN Administrator Password
Select System Settings with the or key
 System Settings List
 Administrator Settings Menu
Level
 Level
 Using the System Settings
Setting that has a checkbox, go to step
System settings, press the Home key
Key
 Wired Settings
Date & Time Set
Daylight Saving Time
Confirmation of Network
 Wireless Infrastructure
Wireless Access Point
 User Authentication
Function Limit Setting
Account Limit Setting
User Count Reset
 Fusing Control
Fusing Cleaning
Registration Adjustment
Language Setting
 Disable Auto Key Repeat
Disable Paper Size Set
Enter Auto Power Shut-Off after the Remote Job
Toner Save Mode
 Tone Adjustments
Easy Calibration
 Return to Default
IPsec Settings
Configure the IKEv1 settings
Initialize Private Data and Data in Machine
 HOW to Access the WEB
Configured in the machine
When finished, close the Web pages
About the WEB Pages
 About the WEB Pages for Users
 Configuring the Printer Condition Settings
HOW to Configure the Settings
Default Settings/ PCL/PS
Settings
 Default Settings
Printer Condition Setting Menu
Printer Condition Settings
 PCL Settings
PostScript 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
 Configuring Smtp and DNS Server Settings
Entries will be stored
 Enter passwords in User Password and Admin Password
When you have finished entering all items, click Submit
 Administrator Settings
Configuring a Setting in the Administrator Settings
Administrator Settings
Click Administrator Settings in the menu frame
 Mail Status and E-MAIL Alert Settings
Information Setup
Smtp Setup
Interface settings
 Status Message Setup
Alerts Message Setup
Click Status Message in the menu frame
Click Alerts Message in the menu frame
 Information on the Software License for This Product
Software composition
Software developed by Sharp and open source software
Obtaining source code
 Trademark Acknowledgments
 Operation Guide