Model MX-M182
MX-M182D MX-M202D MX-M232D
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 About the Manuals
Using the Manual
Introduction
Meaning of R in Original and Paper Size Indications
 SPF
Differences Between Models
Conventions Used in this Manual
Rspf
 Hardware and Software Requirements
Before Software Setup
Software
 Turn the power switch to the on position
Installing the Software
Power on the Machine
Double-click the Setup icon
 When installing is finished, click the Close button
Click the MFP Driver button
 This completes the installation of the software
 System requirements for USB 2.0 Hi-Speed mode
Connecting to a Computer
Connecting a USB Cable
Interface cable
 You will return to the window of . Click the Close button
Using the Machine AS a Shared Printer
Click the Next button
 Configuring the Printer Driver
 Click the Sharp MX-XXXX icon and select Properties
Setting UP Button Manager
Windows XP/Vista/7
Click the OK button
 Windows
Select Sharp Button Manager AA in Send to this application
 Plug and Play window does not appear
Troubleshooting
Driver cannot be installed Windows 2000/XP
 Click the Start button, and then click Control Panel
Click Uninstall a program
Removing the software
Select the driver from the list, and remove the software
 Part Names and Functions
 Feeding roller cover when the SPF/RSPF is installed
Document cover when installed
Original guides when the SPF/RSPF is installed
Right side cover when the SPF/RSPF is installed
 Operation Panel
 Copy Ratio key
Start key / indicator
Paper Select key
Auto Image key
 Display base screen
Example Copy mode
Operation in COPY, PRINT, SCAN, and FAX Modes
100%
 Power OFF
Power on and OFF
Power on
Power save modes
 Paper
Paper tray type Paper type Size Weight Capacity
Loading Paper
Special papers
 Push the pressure plate down
Loading Paper
Loading the paper tray
Gently push the paper tray into the machine
 Unfold the bypass tray
Important points when inserting paper in the bypass tray
Loading the bypass tray
 Copy
Changing the Paper Size Setting of a Tray
Envelopes
Paper Size SET
 Paper
Disabling Enabling Auto Tray Switching
Auto Tray Switching
Auto
 Using Auditing Mode
Auditing Mode
Number of Accounts in Auditing Mode
Copies MADE000,000 REMAINING050,000
 Close the SPF/RSPF
Normal Copying
Copying from the document glass
Make sure that the desired paper tray is selected
 Copying
Copying from the SPF/RSPF
Press the Start key to begin
Copy is delivered to
 Copying books or originals with folds or creases
Stream feeding mode
Removing the document cover
Originals that can be used in the SPF/RSPF
 Points concerning the position of the printed copy image
 Text/photo
Making a Copy Darker or Lighter
Auto
Text
 Important note when making a large number of copies
Setting the Number of Copies
Auto tray switching when there are two or more paper trays
Selecting the Tray
 ORIG. Size Enter Inch
Selecting the Original Size
ORIG. Size Enter
Selecting an inch original size
 Extra
Extra
OKORIG. Size Enter
Size Input
 Press the Paper Select key to select the desired tray
Reducing or Enlarging a Copy
Automatic Ratio Selection
Press the Auto Image key
 86% 100%
Manual Ratio Selection Preset Copy RATIOS/ZOOM
Copy Ratio
 Modes
Margin Shift
 OFF
Adjust
XY Zoom
Set the vertical ratio with the , , , or keys
 Document
Automatic TWO-SIDED Copying MX-M182D/MX-M202D/MX-M232D
Original → Paper Usable paper
Glass
 Press the 2-SIDED Copy key
TWO-SIDED Copying of ONE-SIDED Originals
Binding Change OFF
Select 1 to 2 with the or key, or with 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
 Copy Mode
Select 2 to 1 with the or key, or with the 2-SIDED Copy key
 TWO-SIDED Copying Using the Bypass Tray
Place original B as shown below
 Okoff
Dual page Copying
Erase Dual Copy
Checkmark appears
 Interrupting a Copy RUN
Replace the previous originals and press the Start key
 This section explains major convenient copy functions
Convenient Copy Functions
Sort COPY/GROUP Copy
Sort copy Group copy
 Sort
Offset function enabled Offset function disabled
Sort
Offset function
 1 Copy
 2in1
Okchange
OK2in1/4in1
Pattern
 Margin Shift OFF Down
Right
 Edge
Erasing Shadows around the Edges of a Copy
Erase
Centre
 Select the erasure width with the or key
 Card Shot
Card Shot
SIZEmm
 Front side of the card is scanned
 Front Back Centre Line
A5-A3 Size Factory default setting
ID Card Copy
 Press the Start key
 Offline
Basic Printing
Online
 If the Tray Runs OUT of Paper During Printing
Pausing a Print JOB
When the job separator tray is Note installed
Make sure that Sharp MX-xxxx is selected as the printer
 Opening the Printer Driver from the Start Button
Click the Printing Preferences button in the General tab
 Printer Driver Setting Screen
 Printing Multiple Pages on ONE
 Check the Fit To Paper Size button
Rotating the Print Image 180 Degrees
Rotate 180 degrees
A3 or Ledger
 Text To Black/Vector To Black
Click the Advanced tab in the printer driver setup screen
Printing Faint Text and Lines in Black
Select the zoom ratio
 To adjust a setting, drag Slide bar or Click the or button
Adjusting the Brightness and Contrast of the Image
How to Print a Watermark
Printing a Watermark
 Sided Book Sided Tablet Vertical Horizontal
TWO-SIDED Printing
Printing result
Bound at the side Bound at the top
 User Settings
Saving Frequently Used Print Settings
Saving Settings AT the Time of Printing
Using saved settings
 Outline of the Print Status Window
 Scanning Overview
 SC3
Scanning Using the Keys on the Machine
SC2
SC4
 Button Manager
Scan Setup area Set the scan conditions
Click to save your settings and exit the dialog box
 Setting screen Button Manager will open
Button Manager Settings
Button Manager scan menu factory default
This completes the settings
 Scanning from a TWAIN-COMPLIANT Application
Only when using the Rspf
Scanning from Your Computer
Select Sharp MFP Twain AA, and click the Select button
 When you are ready to begin scanning, click the Scan button
Specify the scanning area and set the scan preferences
 Scanner driver settings
Set-up screen
 Rotate button
Preview screen
Preview screen
Image Size button
 Click the Scan button
Scan screen WIA driver will appear
 Scanning from the Scanner and Camera Wizard Windows XP
Scanner and Camera Wizard will appear
 Click the Finish button
 This chapter describes troubleshooting and misfeed removal
MACHINE/COPYING Problems
Printing and Scanning Problems
 MACHINE/COPYING Problems
 Paper is not loaded properly
Problem Cause and solution Misfeed occurs
Paper is outside of the specified size and weight Range
Pieces of paper inside machine
 Original has many solid black areas Original size is not
Display or the Data indicator is blinking
Original is curled or folded
Automatically selected or the copy
 Display turns off
Problem Cause and solution Any other indicators turned off
Start indicator blinks
 Printing and Scanning Problems
 117 Been printed completely
Orientation of document setting is not correct
Printed, but the print data has not
Uneven
 Lighter than expected
You have not specified a suitable resolution
Brightness and contrast settings are not suitable
Poor scanning quality
 There is not enough machine memory
 Message Action
MB of expansion memory
 Remove the misfed original
Misfeed Removal
Misfeed in the SPF/RSPF
Section B
 Misfeed in the Bypass Tray
Section C
 Close the front cover and side cover
Misfeed in the Machine
Misfeed in the paper feed area
 Misfeed in the fusing area
Injury
 Be careful not to tear the misfed paper during removal
Misfeed in the transport area
Close the side cover
 Push the upper paper tray in completely
Misfeed in the Upper Paper Tray
Close the upper paper tray
 Remove the misfed paper
Misfeed in the Lower Paper Tray
Open the lower side cover
Close the lower side cover
 Required indicator
Replacing the Toner Cartridge
 Routine Maintenance
Checking the Total Output Count
 Routine Maintenance
Cleaning the Document Glass and SPF/RSPF/DOCUMENT Cover
 Cleaning the Bypass Tray Paper Feed Roller
Cleaning the Transfer Charger
 ORIG. Size
Adjusting the Display Contrast
Contrast of the display can be adjusted as explained below
Display Contrast
 Printer Function
Specifications Printer and Scanner
Specifications
 Scanner Function
 Optional Equipment
 Document Cover
Dimensions
Single Pass FEEDER/REVERSING Single Pass Feeder
 Part names
Power supply
Sheet Paper Feed UNIT/2 X 250-SHEET Paper Feed Unit
AR-D36 AR-D37
 Store the supplies in a location that is
Storage of Supplies
Proper Storage
Store paper in the wrapper and lying flat
 Programs for Copy Mode
Programming AN Administrator Password
 Change Admin PW
Programming AN Administrator Password
System Settings
 Programs for general use of the machine
System Settings List
Programs for Copy Mode
Program name
 Using the System Settings
Copier
 Reset 1 ACC
Auditing Mode
Reset Account
Account Control
 Delete Change
ACC. # Control
ACC. # Control
 Single ACC. Limit
Cancel Jobs of Invalid Accounts
Account Limit
ACC. # Security
 Device Control
Waiting Copy Lamp Setting
USB2.0 Mode
Offset Function
 Operation Setting
 KEY Touch Sound
Disable Auto KEY Repeat
Disable Paper Size SET
Keys Touch Sound AT Initial Point
 Energy Save
 Margin Default
Copy Settings
Exposure Adjust
Erase Adjust
 Default Exposure
Card Shot Default
Default Tray SET
Stream Feeding
 Disable 2-SIDED Copy
Photo Mode Default
Disable Auto Paper Selection
Sort Auto Select
 Operation Guide