Connecting to a Computer, Connecting a USB Cable | Sharp MX-M232D

CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER

Follow the procedure below to connect the machine to your computer.

A USB cable for connecting the machine to your computer is not included with the machine. Please purchase the appropriate cable for your computer.

Interface cable

USB cable

Shielded twisted pair cable, high-speed transmission equivalent (3 m (10 feet) max.)

If the machine will be connected using a USB 2.0 interface, please purchase a USB cable that supports USB 2.0.

Caution

•	USB is available with a PC/AT compatible computer that was originally equipped with USB and had Windows	1
	2000 Professional, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Home Edition, Windows Vista, or Windows 7
	preinstalled.
•	Do not connect the USB cable before installing the MFP driver. The USB cable should be connected during

installation of the MFP driver.

CONNECTING A USB CABLE

1 Insert the cable into the USB connector on the machine.

2 Insert the other end of the cable into your computer's USB connector.

System requirements for USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed mode)

•The machine's USB 2.0 connector will transfer data at the speed specified by the USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed) only if the Microsoft USB 2.0 driver is preinstalled in the computer, or if the USB 2.0 driver for Windows 2000 Professional /XP/Vista/7 that Microsoft provides through its "Windows Update" Web page is installed.

•Even when the Microsoft USB 2.0 driver is used, it may not be possible to obtain full USB 2.0 speed if a PC card supporting USB 2.0 is used. To obtain the latest driver (which may enable a higher speed), contact the manufacturer of your PC card.

•Connection is also possible using a USB 1.1 port on your computer. However, the specifications will be USB 1.1 specifications (Full-Speed).

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Contents

MX-M182D MX-M202D MX-M232D Model MX-M182 Contents 104 100101 103 113 110111 112 Meaning of R in Original and Paper Size Indications Using the ManualIntroduction About the Manuals Rspf Differences Between ModelsConventions Used in this Manual SPF Hardware and Software Requirements Before Software SetupSoftware Double-click the Setup icon Installing the SoftwarePower on the Machine Turn the power switch to the on position Click the MFP Driver button When installing is finished, click the Close button This completes the installation of the software Interface cable Connecting to a ComputerConnecting a USB Cable System requirements for USB 2.0 Hi-Speed mode You will return to the window of . Click the Close button Using the Machine AS a Shared PrinterClick the Next button Configuring the Printer Driver Click the OK button Setting UP Button ManagerWindows XP/Vista/7 Click the Sharp MX-XXXX icon and select Properties Select Sharp Button Manager AA in Send to this application Windows Plug and Play window does not appear TroubleshootingDriver cannot be installed Windows 2000/XP Select the driver from the list, and remove the software Click Uninstall a programRemoving the software Click the Start button, and then click Control Panel Part Names and Functions Right side cover when the SPF/RSPF is installed Document cover when installedOriginal guides when the SPF/RSPF is installed Feeding roller cover when the SPF/RSPF is installed Operation Panel Auto Image key Start key / indicatorPaper Select key Copy Ratio key 100% Example Copy modeOperation in COPY, PRINT, SCAN, and FAX Modes Display base screen Power save modes Power on and OFFPower on Power OFF Special papers Paper tray type Paper type Size Weight CapacityLoading Paper Paper Gently push the paper tray into the machine Loading PaperLoading the paper tray Push the pressure plate down Unfold the bypass tray Important points when inserting paper in the bypass trayLoading the bypass tray Paper Size SET Changing the Paper Size Setting of a TrayEnvelopes Copy Auto Disabling Enabling Auto Tray SwitchingAuto Tray Switching Paper Copies MADE000,000 REMAINING050,000 Auditing ModeNumber of Accounts in Auditing Mode Using Auditing Mode Make sure that the desired paper tray is selected Normal CopyingCopying from the document glass Close the SPF/RSPF Copy is delivered to Copying from the SPF/RSPFPress the Start key to begin Copying Originals that can be used in the SPF/RSPF Stream feeding modeRemoving the document cover Copying books or originals with folds or creases Points concerning the position of the printed copy image Text Making a Copy Darker or LighterAuto Text/photo Selecting the Tray Setting the Number of CopiesAuto tray switching when there are two or more paper trays Important note when making a large number of copies Selecting an inch original size Selecting the Original SizeORIG. Size Enter ORIG. Size Enter Inch Size Input ExtraOKORIG. Size Enter Extra Press the Auto Image key Reducing or Enlarging a CopyAutomatic Ratio Selection Press the Paper Select key to select the desired tray 86% 100% Manual Ratio Selection Preset Copy RATIOS/ZOOMCopy Ratio Margin Shift Modes Set the vertical ratio with the , , , or keys AdjustXY Zoom OFF Glass Automatic TWO-SIDED Copying MX-M182D/MX-M202D/MX-M232DOriginal → Paper Usable paper Document Select 1 to 2 with the or key, or with the 2-SIDED Copy key TWO-SIDED Copying of ONE-SIDED OriginalsBinding Change OFF Press the 2-SIDED Copy key Copy Mode Binding Change on Select 2 to 2 with the or key, or with the 2-SIDED Copy key Select 2 to 1 with the or key, or with the 2-SIDED Copy key Copy Mode Place original B as shown below TWO-SIDED Copying Using the Bypass Tray Checkmark appears Dual page CopyingErase Dual Copy Okoff Replace the previous originals and press the Start key Interrupting a Copy RUN Sort copy Group copy Convenient Copy FunctionsSort COPY/GROUP Copy This section explains major convenient copy functions Offset function Offset function enabled Offset function disabledSort Sort 1 Copy Pattern OkchangeOK2in1/4in1 2in1 Right Margin Shift OFF Down Centre Erasing Shadows around the Edges of a CopyErase Edge Select the erasure width with the or key Card Shot Card ShotSIZEmm Front side of the card is scanned Front Back Centre Line A5-A3 Size Factory default settingID Card Copy Press the Start key Offline Basic PrintingOnline Make sure that Sharp MX-xxxx is selected as the printer Pausing a Print JOBWhen the job separator tray is Note installed If the Tray Runs OUT of Paper During Printing Click the Printing Preferences button in the General tab Opening the Printer Driver from the Start Button Printer Driver Setting Screen Printing Multiple Pages on ONE A3 or Ledger Rotating the Print Image 180 DegreesRotate 180 degrees Check the Fit To Paper Size button Select the zoom ratio Click the Advanced tab in the printer driver setup screenPrinting Faint Text and Lines in Black Text To Black/Vector To Black Printing a Watermark Adjusting the Brightness and Contrast of the ImageHow to Print a Watermark To adjust a setting, drag Slide bar or Click the or button Bound at the side Bound at the top TWO-SIDED PrintingPrinting result Sided Book Sided Tablet Vertical Horizontal Using saved settings Saving Frequently Used Print SettingsSaving Settings AT the Time of Printing User Settings Outline of the Print Status Window Scanning Overview SC4 Scanning Using the Keys on the MachineSC2 SC3 Button Manager Scan Setup area Set the scan conditionsClick to save your settings and exit the dialog box This completes the settings Button Manager SettingsButton Manager scan menu factory default Setting screen Button Manager will open Select Sharp MFP Twain AA, and click the Select button Only when using the RspfScanning from Your Computer Scanning from a TWAIN-COMPLIANT Application Specify the scanning area and set the scan preferences When you are ready to begin scanning, click the Scan button Set-up screen Scanner driver settings Image Size button Preview screenPreview screen Rotate button Scan screen WIA driver will appear Click the Scan button Scanner and Camera Wizard will appear Scanning from the Scanner and Camera Wizard Windows XP Click the Finish button This chapter describes troubleshooting and misfeed removal MACHINE/COPYING ProblemsPrinting and Scanning Problems MACHINE/COPYING Problems Pieces of paper inside machine Problem Cause and solution Misfeed occursPaper is outside of the specified size and weight Range Paper is not loaded properly Automatically selected or the copy Display or the Data indicator is blinkingOriginal is curled or folded Original has many solid black areas Original size is not Display turns off Problem Cause and solution Any other indicators turned offStart indicator blinks Printing and Scanning Problems Uneven Orientation of document setting is not correctPrinted, but the print data has not 117 Been printed completely Poor scanning quality You have not specified a suitable resolutionBrightness and contrast settings are not suitable Lighter than expected There is not enough machine memory MB of expansion memory Message Action Section B Misfeed RemovalMisfeed in the SPF/RSPF Remove the misfed original Section C Misfeed in the Bypass Tray Close the front cover and side cover Misfeed in the MachineMisfeed in the paper feed area Injury Misfeed in the fusing area Be careful not to tear the misfed paper during removal Misfeed in the transport areaClose the side cover Push the upper paper tray in completely Misfeed in the Upper Paper TrayClose the upper paper tray Close the lower side cover Misfeed in the Lower Paper TrayOpen the lower side cover Remove the misfed paper Replacing the Toner Cartridge Required indicator Checking the Total Output Count Routine Maintenance Cleaning the Document Glass and SPF/RSPF/DOCUMENT Cover Routine Maintenance Cleaning the Transfer Charger Cleaning the Bypass Tray Paper Feed Roller Display Contrast Adjusting the Display ContrastContrast of the display can be adjusted as explained below ORIG. Size Printer Function Specifications Printer and ScannerSpecifications Scanner Function Optional Equipment Document Cover DimensionsSingle Pass FEEDER/REVERSING Single Pass Feeder AR-D36 AR-D37 Power supplySheet Paper Feed UNIT/2 X 250-SHEET Paper Feed Unit Part names Store paper in the wrapper and lying flat Storage of SuppliesProper Storage Store the supplies in a location that is Programming AN Administrator Password Programs for Copy Mode Change Admin PW Programming AN Administrator PasswordSystem Settings Program name System Settings ListPrograms for Copy Mode Programs for general use of the machine Copier Using the System Settings Account Control Auditing ModeReset Account Reset 1 ACC Delete Change ACC. # ControlACC. # Control ACC. # Security Cancel Jobs of Invalid AccountsAccount Limit Single ACC. Limit Offset Function Waiting Copy Lamp SettingUSB2.0 Mode Device Control Operation Setting Keys Touch Sound AT Initial Point Disable Auto KEY RepeatDisable Paper Size SET KEY Touch Sound Energy Save Erase Adjust Copy SettingsExposure Adjust Margin Default Stream Feeding Card Shot DefaultDefault Tray SET Default Exposure Sort Auto Select Photo Mode DefaultDisable Auto Paper Selection Disable 2-SIDED Copy Operation Guide