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