Page 2 - INTRODUCTION
2 INTRODUCTION This manual describes MX-C300P/MX-C300PE/MX-C300PL Digital full colour printer. • Where "MX-XXXX" appears in this manual, please substitute the name of your model for "XXXX". For the name of your model, see p.6. • The screen images and procedures that appear in this ma...
Page 3 - CONTENTS; BEFORE USING THE MACHINE
3 CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ................................................ 2 USING THE MANUAL ....................................... 5 ● ABOUT THE MANUALS ...................................5 ● CONVENTIONS USED IN THIS MANUAL .......5 DIFFERENCES BETWEEN MODELS ............... 6 1 BEFORE USING THE MA...
Page 5 - USING THE MANUAL; ABOUT THE MANUALS; Start Guide; CONVENTIONS USED IN THIS MANUAL
5 USING THE MANUAL This machine has been designed to provide convenient printing features in a minimum amount of office space and with maximum operational ease. To enjoy the full benefit of the machine's features, read and understand this manual before using the machine. In addition, read the manual...
Page 6 - DIFFERENCES BETWEEN MODELS
6 DIFFERENCES BETWEEN MODELS This manual covers the following models. AB series (metric) and inch series references Both specifications are quoted where applicable.For example:Page 4: A4 and B5 (8-1/2" x 11" and 5-1/2" x 8-1/2") Although AB series size indications are shown on the op...
Page 7 - PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS
7 1 BEFORE USING THE MACHINE This chapter contains basic information that should be read before using the machine. PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS (1) Power switch Press to turn the machine power on and off. (2) Output tray extension When you eject the paper of A4 size or larger, you can open to the outsid...
Page 9 - OPERATION PANEL
9 BEFORE USING THE MACHINE OPERATION PANEL (1) Display Shows various messages. (p.10) (2) [SPECIAL FUNCTION] key ( ) Press to set the paper size and configure system settings. (3) Arrow keys Press to move the highlighting (which indicates that an item is selected) in the display. (4) [OK] key Press ...
Page 10 - DISPLAY; HOME SCREEN
10 BEFORE USING THE MACHINE DISPLAY This section explains how to use the display. HOME SCREEN The machine is set at the factory to return the display to the home screen one minute after a print job is finished or when the [HOME] key ( ) is pressed (auto clear function). In the default state the disp...
Page 11 - HOW TO USE THE DISPLAY
11 BEFORE USING THE MACHINE HOW TO USE THE DISPLAY Selecting an item with the arrow keys (up/down) Use the up/down arrow keys (indicated in this manual by [ ] [ ]) to move to and select (highlight) a setting item in the selection screen. Press the [OK] key to display the screen of the selected setti...
Page 12 - POWER ON AND OFF; POWER ON; Preheat mode
12 BEFORE USING THE MACHINE POWER ON AND OFF The power switch is located on the left side of the machine. POWER ON Turn the power switch to the "ON" position. While the machine is warming up, the message "Warming Up" will appear in the message display. POWER OFF Make sure that the ma...
Page 13 - LOADING PAPER; USEABLE PAPER; PLAIN PAPER, SPECIAL MEDIA
13 BEFORE USING THE MACHINE LOADING PAPER The message "TRAY< >:Add paper." will be displayed when there is no paper in the selected paper tray.(< > is the tray number.) Load paper in the indicated paper tray. USEABLE PAPER The following types of paper can be loaded in each tray. ...
Page 14 - PRINT SIDE FACE UP OR FACE DOWN
14 BEFORE USING THE MACHINE PRINT SIDE FACE UP OR FACE DOWN Paper is loaded with the print side face up or face down depending on the paper type and tray.The loading orientation of punched paper, letterhead paper, and pre-printed paper differs from that of other paper.For details, see "Example: ...
Page 15 - Paper that cannot be used; Non-recommended paper; Paper that can be used for automatic 2-sided printing
15 BEFORE USING THE MACHINE Paper that cannot be used • Special media for inkjet printers (fine paper, glossy paper, glossy film, etc.) • Carbon paper or thermal paper• Pasted paper• Paper with clips• Paper with fold marks• Torn paper• Oil-feed transparency film• Thin paper less than 55 g/m 2 (13 lb...
Page 16 - Loading the paper tray; Gently lift and pull out the paper tray until it stops.; Gently push the paper tray into the machine.
16 BEFORE USING THE MACHINE LOADING PAPER Make sure that the machine is not printing, and then follow these steps to load paper. Loading the paper tray 1 Gently lift and pull out the paper tray until it stops. 2 Push the pressure plate down, and adjust the plates in the tray to the length and width ...
Page 17 - Loading the bypass tray; Open the bypass tray.; Set the paper guides to the paper width.
17 BEFORE USING THE MACHINE Loading the bypass tray To feed an envelope, first press down the fusing unit release levers (2 places) to release the pressure, and then follow the steps below. 1 Open the bypass tray. Open out the bypass tray extension. 2 Push the centre of the pressure plate down until...
Page 18 - Important points when inserting paper in the bypass tray
18 BEFORE USING THE MACHINE Important points when inserting paper in the bypass tray • Up to 50 sheets of standard paper can be set in the bypass tray.• Be sure to place A6, B6 or 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" size paper or envelopes horizontally as shown in the following diagram. • To feed an envelope, f...
Page 19 - Inserting transparency film; TRAY SETTINGS; CHANGING THE PAPER SIZE SETTING OF A TRAY
19 BEFORE USING THE MACHINE Inserting transparency film • Use SHARP-recommended transparency film. • Do not touch the print side of transparency film.• When loading multiple sheets of transparency film in the bypass tray, be sure to fan the sheets several times before loading. • When printing on tra...
Page 20 - CHANGING THE PAPER TYPE OF A TRAY; USER AUTHENTICATION MODE; USING USER AUTHENTICATION MODE; Enter your account number (five digits) with the numeric keys.
20 BEFORE USING THE MACHINE CHANGING THE PAPER TYPE OF A TRAY To change the paper type setting for a tray, follow the steps below.Press the [SPECIAL FUNCTION] key ( ), select "Paper Type", select the tray with the [ ] or [ ] key, and press the [OK] key. Select the desired paper type and pres...
Page 21 - ENTERING CHARACTERS; CHARACTERS THAT CAN BE ENTERED
21 BEFORE USING THE MACHINE ENTERING CHARACTERS This section explains how to enter characters. CHARACTERS THAT CAN BE ENTERED Upper case alphabet, lower case alphabet, numbers, special characters, symbols. Characters are entered by pressing the numeric keys on the operation panel. The letters entere...
Page 22 - PRINTER; Installing the printer driver in a Windows environment
22 2 PRINTER PRINTER FUNCTION OF THE MACHINE The machine is equipped with a full colour printing function as standard. To enable printing from your computer, a printer driver must be installed. See the table below to determine which printer driver to use in your environment. Installing the printer d...
Page 23 - PRINTING FROM WINDOWS; PRINTER DRIVER PROPERTIES WINDOW
23 PRINTER PRINTING FROM WINDOWS PRINTER DRIVER PROPERTIES WINDOW (1) Select the printer driver of the machine. • If the printer drivers appear as icons, click the icon of the printer driver to be used.• If the printer drivers appear as a list, select the name of the printer driver to be used from t...
Page 24 - BASIC PRINTING PROCEDURE; Select print settings.; SELECTING THE PAPER
24 PRINTER BASIC PRINTING PROCEDURE The following example explains how to print a document from "WordPad", which is a standard accessory program in Windows. 1 Select [Print] from the [File] menu of WordPad. 2 Open the printer driver properties window. 3 Select print settings. (1) Click the [...
Page 25 - PRINTING ON ENVELOPES
25 PRINTER PRINTING ON ENVELOPES The bypass tray can be used to print on special media such as envelopes. The procedure for printing on an envelope from the printer driver properties screen is described below.For the types of paper that can be used in the bypass tray, see "USEABLE PAPER" (P....
Page 26 - Enter your user number.
26 PRINTER PRINTING WHEN THE USER AUTHENTICATION FUNCTION IS ENABLED When the user authentication function is enabled in the machine's system settings (administrator), your user number must be entered in the printer driver properties window before you can print. 1 Open the printer driver properties ...
Page 27 - VIEWING PRINTER DRIVER HELP; Information icon
27 PRINTER VIEWING PRINTER DRIVER HELP When selecting settings in the printer driver, you can display Help to view explanations of the settings. 1 Open the printer driver properties window from the print window of the software application. 2 Click the [Help] button. The Help window will open to let ...
Page 28 - SAVING FREQUENTLY USED PRINT SETTINGS; SAVING SETTINGS AT THE TIME OF PRINTING; Save the print settings.
28 PRINTER SAVING FREQUENTLY USED PRINT SETTINGS Settings configured on each of the tabs at the time of printing can be saved as user settings. Saving frequently used settings or complex colour settings under an assigned name makes it easy to select those settings the next time you need to use them....
Page 29 - USING SAVED SETTINGS; Select the print settings.
29 PRINTER USING SAVED SETTINGS 1 Open the printer driver properties window from the print window of the software application. 2 Select the print settings. (1) Select the user settings that you wish to use.(2) Click the [OK] button. 3 Start printing. Deleting saved settings Select the user settings ...
Page 30 - Open the printer properties window.
30 PRINTER CHANGING THE PRINTER DRIVER DEFAULT SETTINGS The default settings of the printer driver can be changed using the procedure below. The settings selected using this procedure are saved and become the default settings when printing from a software application. (Settings selected in the print...
Page 31 - PRINTING FROM A MACINTOSH; SELECTING PAPER SETTINGS; Select paper settings.; PRINTING
31 PRINTER PRINTING FROM A MACINTOSH BASIC PRINTING PROCEDURE The following example explains how to print a document from the standard accessory program "TextEdit" in Mac OS X. SELECTING PAPER SETTINGS Select paper settings in the printer driver before selecting the print command. 1 Select [...
Page 33 - Select the paper size.
33 PRINTER PRINTING ON ENVELOPES The bypass tray can be used to print on special media such as envelopes. The procedure for printing on an envelope from the printer driver properties screen is described below.For the types of paper that can be used in the bypass tray, see "USEABLE PAPER" (P....
Page 34 - Display the job handling screen.
34 PRINTER PRINTING WHEN THE USER AUTHENTICATION FUNCTION IS ENABLED When the user authentication function is enabled in the machine's system settings (administrator), you must enter your user number in order to print. 1 Select [Print] from the application's [File] menu. 2 Display the job handling s...
Page 35 - FREQUENTLY USED FUNCTION; SELECTING THE COLOUR MODE
35 PRINTER FREQUENTLY USED FUNCTION This section explains frequently used functions. • "SELECTING THE COLOUR MODE" (P.35)• "TWO-SIDED PRINTING" (P.38) • "FITTING THE PRINT IMAGE TO THE PAPER" (P.39) • "PRINTING MULTIPLE PAGES ON ONE PAGE" (P.40) The explanations assum...
Page 36 - BLACK AND WHITE PRINTING; Macintosh
36 PRINTER BLACK AND WHITE PRINTING [Black and White] can be selected on the [Main] tab as well as on the [Color] tab. Click the [Black and White Print] checkbox on the [Main] tab so that a checkmark appears. The [Black and White Print] checkbox on the [Main] tab and the "Color Mode" setting...
Page 37 - SELECTING A PRINT MODE SETTING
37 PRINTER SELECTING A PRINT MODE SETTING This section explains the procedure for selecting a print mode setting. The "Print Mode Settings" consist of the following two items: Normal: This mode is suitable for printing data such as regular text or a table. High Quality: The print quality of ...
Page 39 - FITTING THE PRINT IMAGE TO THE PAPER
39 PRINTER FITTING THE PRINT IMAGE TO THE PAPER This function is used to automatically enlarge or reduce the printed image to match the size of the paper loaded in the machine.This is convenient for such purposes as enlarging an A5 or invoice size document to A4 or letter size to make it easier to v...
Page 40 - PRINTING MULTIPLE PAGES ON ONE PAGE
40 PRINTER PRINTING MULTIPLE PAGES ON ONE PAGE This function can be used to reduce the print image and print multiple pages on a single sheet of paper.This is convenient when you want to print multiple images such as photos on a single sheet of paper, and when you want to conserve paper. This functi...
Page 42 - CONVENIENT PRINTING FUNCTIONS
42 PRINTER CONVENIENT PRINTING FUNCTIONS This section explains convenient functions for specific printing objectives. • "CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS FOR CREATING PAMPHLETS AND POSTERS" (P.42) • "FUNCTIONS TO ADJUST THE SIZE AND ORIENTATION OF THE IMAGE" (P.45) • "COLOUR MODE ADJUSTMENT ...
Page 44 - CREATING A LARGE POSTER (Poster Printing)
44 PRINTER CREATING A LARGE POSTER (Poster Printing) (This function is only available in Windows.) One page of print data can be enlarged and printed using multiple sheets of paper (4 sheets (2 x 2), 9 sheets (3 x 3) or 16 sheets (4 x 4)). The sheets can then be attached together to create a large p...
Page 45 - ROTATING THE PRINT IMAGE 180 DEGREES (Rotate 180 degrees); ABCD
45 PRINTER FUNCTIONS TO ADJUST THE SIZE AND ORIENTATION OF THE IMAGE ROTATING THE PRINT IMAGE 180 DEGREES (Rotate 180 degrees) This feature rotates the image 180 degrees so that it can be printed correctly on paper that can only be loaded in one orientation (such as envelopes or paper with punch hol...
Page 47 - COLOUR MODE ADJUSTMENT FUNCTION
47 PRINTER (This function can not be used in Mac OS X 10.4/10.5.) (1) Select [Layout].(2) Select a mirror image setting. If you wish to reverse the image horizontally, select [Flip horizontally] checkbox so that a checkmark appears. If you wish to reverse the image vertically, select [Reverse page o...
Page 51 - FUNCTIONS THAT COMBINE TEXT AND IMAGES; ADDING A WATERMARK TO PRINTED PAGES (Watermark)
51 PRINTER FUNCTIONS THAT COMBINE TEXT AND IMAGES ADDING A WATERMARK TO PRINTED PAGES (Watermark) Faint shadow-like text can be added to the background of the printed image as a watermark. The size, colour, density, and angle of the watermark text can be adjusted. The text can be selected from a pre...
Page 52 - PRINTING AN IMAGE OVER THE PRINT DATA (Image Stamp)
52 PRINTER PRINTING AN IMAGE OVER THE PRINT DATA (Image Stamp) (This function is only available in Windows.) A bitmap or JPEG image stored on your computer can be printed over the print data. The size, position, and angle of the image can be adjusted. This feature can be used to "stamp" the ...
Page 53 - CREATING OVERLAYS FOR PRINT DATA (Overlays); Create an overlay file.
53 PRINTER CREATING OVERLAYS FOR PRINT DATA (Overlays) (This function is only available in Windows.) The print data can be printed in a previously created overlay. By creating table rulings or a decorative frame in an application different from that of the text file and registering the data as an ov...
Page 54 - PRINT FUNCTIONS FOR SPECIAL PURPOSES; PRINTING SPECIFIED PAGES ON DIFFERENT PAPER (Different Paper)
54 PRINTER PRINT FUNCTIONS FOR SPECIAL PURPOSES PRINTING SPECIFIED PAGES ON DIFFERENT PAPER (Different Paper) The front cover can be printed on paper that is different from the other pages. Use this function when you wish to print the front cover on heavy paper, or different paper such as coloured p...
Page 55 - CONVENIENT PRINTER FUNCTIONS
55 PRINTER CONVENIENT PRINTER FUNCTIONS SAVING AND USING PRINT FILES (Retention) This function is used to store a print job as a file on the machine, allowing the job to be printed from the operation panel.When printing from a computer, a password (5 to 8 digits) can be set to maintain the secrecy o...
Page 56 - Printing a job stored by retention; ] key to display the list of print hold jobs.
56 PRINTER Printing a job stored by retention When retention is performed, the display appears as follows: 1 Press the [ ] key to display the list of print hold jobs. 2 Select the print job with the [ ][ ] keys. 3 Press the [OK] key. 4 Print or delete the print job with the [ ][ ] keys. Select "...
Page 58 - DIRECTLY PRINTING A FILE IN USB FLASH MEMORY; Connect the USB flash memory to the machine.
58 PRINTER DIRECTLY PRINTING A FILE IN USB FLASH MEMORY A file in a USB flash memory connected to the machine can be printed from the operation panel of the machine without using the printer driver. When the printer driver of the machine is not installed on your computer, you can copy a file into a ...
Page 59 - DIRECTLY PRINTING FROM A COMPUTER; FTP PRINT; CANCELLING A PRINT JOB FROM THE MACHINE
59 PRINTER DIRECTLY PRINTING FROM A COMPUTER Settings can be configured in the Web pages of the machine to enable direct printing from a computer without using the printer driver. For the procedure for accessing the Web pages, see "ABOUT THE WEB PAGES" (P.95). FTP PRINT You can print a file ...
Page 60 - APPENDIX; PRINTER DRIVER SPECIFICATION LIST
60 PRINTER APPENDIX PRINTER DRIVER SPECIFICATION LIST Available functions and output results may vary depending on the type of printer driver being used. Function PCL6 PS Windows PPD *1 Macintosh PPD *1 Frequently used functions Copies 1-999 1-999 1-999 1-999 Orientation Yes Yes Yes Yes N-Up Number ...
Page 62 - TROUBLESHOOTING
62 3 TROUBLESHOOTING This chapter describes troubleshooting and misfeed removal.If you encounter a problem when using the machine, check the following troubleshooting guide before calling for service. If you cannot resolve the problem using the troubleshooting guide, turn off the main switch, discon...
Page 63 - NETWORK PROBLEMS
63 TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING NETWORK PROBLEMS PRINTING PROBLEMS In addition to this section, troubleshooting information can also be found in the README files for each of the software programs. To view a README file, see "SOFTWARE SETUP GUIDE". Problem Cause and solution Page The machi...
Page 68 - MISFEED REMOVAL; MISFEED IN THE BYPASS TRAY; Remove any paper remaining in the bypass tray.
68 TROUBLESHOOTING MISFEED REMOVAL When a misfeed occurs during printing, the message " Clear paper path." and the location of the misfeed will appear. Check the location and remove the misfeed. MISFEED IN THE BYPASS TRAY 1 Remove any paper remaining in the bypass tray. 2 Gently remove the m...
Page 69 - Close the side cover.; MISFEED IN THE MACHINE; Open the bypass tray and the side cover.
69 TROUBLESHOOTING 3 Close the auxiliary tray and then the bypass tray, grasp the side cover open/close handle, and gently open and close the side cover. The message " Clear paper path." will be cleared and printing will be possible. 3 Grasp the side cover open/close handle and gently open t...
Page 70 - Misfeed in the paper feed area A; Misfeed in the fusing area B; Lower the fusing unit release levers to allow easier removal.
70 TROUBLESHOOTING Misfeed in the paper feed area A 1 Carefully remove the misfed paper. Turn the roller rotating knob in the direction of the arrow to assist in removing it. Be careful not to tear the misfed paper during removal. 2 Close the side cover. The message " Clear paper path." will...
Page 71 - Remove the misfed paper.
71 TROUBLESHOOTING 3 Remove the misfed paper. Be careful not to tear the misfed paper during removal. 4 If the misfed paper cannot be removed, remove the paper by pulling it into the paper output area. Be careful not to tear the misfed paper during removal. 5 Lift the part with the green label that ...
Page 72 - Misfeed in the transport area C; Lift up the duplex conveyor lever and open the reversing unit.
72 TROUBLESHOOTING Misfeed in the transport area C 1 Lift up the duplex conveyor lever and open the reversing unit. 2 Remove the misfed paper. 3 Return the duplex conveyor lever to its original position and close the side cover. The message " Clear paper path." will be cleared and printing w...
Page 73 - Open and close the side cover.; Open the lower side cover.; Close the lower paper tray.
73 TROUBLESHOOTING MISFEED IN THE PAPER TRAY 1 1 Open the side cover and remove the misfed paper. (p.69) 2 Lift and pull out the upper paper tray and remove the misfed paper. Be careful not to tear the misfed paper during removal. 3 Push the upper paper tray in completely. Push the tray in completel...
Page 74 - REPLACING THE TONER CARTRIDGE; Open the front cover.
74 TROUBLESHOOTING REPLACING THE TONER CARTRIDGE When the "Prepare a new toner." appears, little toner remains. You should keep one set of replacement toner cartridges on hand so that you can replace a toner cartridge immediately when toner runs out.Be sure to replace the toner cartridge whe...
Page 75 - Close the front cover.
75 TROUBLESHOOTING 3 Take out the new toner cartridge. Shake it vertically five or six times. 4 Insert the toner cartridge along the guides until it locks in place. If there is any dirt or dust on the toner cartridge, remove it before installing the cartridge. 5 Press the centre of the toner cartrid...
Page 76 - Pull out the paper tray 1.
76 TROUBLESHOOTING REPLACING THE TONER COLLECTION CONTAINER This section explains the procedure for replacing the toner collection container.The toner collection container collects any excess toner that occurs during printing. When the toner collection container becomes full, the message "Replac...
Page 77 - Install a new toner collection container.
77 TROUBLESHOOTING 5 Install a new toner collection container. Push the toner collection container in completely. 6 Close the front cover. 7 Replace tray 1. You cannot close the front cover when the toner collection container is not attached. Note
Page 78 - ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
78 4 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE This chapter explains how to keep the machine operating smoothly, including viewing print count, and cleaning the machine. CHECKING THE TOTAL OUTPUT COUNT AND TONER REMAINING You can check by pressing the [SPECIAL FUNCTION] key ( ) and selecting "Total Count" in the ...
Page 79 - CLEANING THE BYPASS TRAY PAPER FEED ROLLER; Gently push the charger cleaner all the way in.
79 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE ROUTINE MAINTENANCE CLEANING THE BYPASS TRAY PAPER FEED ROLLER If misfeeds occur frequently when feeding envelopes, heavy paper, etc. through the bypass tray. Before starting, remove the paper from the bypass tray. Turn the power switch off, remove the roller cover from the by...
Page 80 - CLEANING THE LASER UNIT; Turn the power switch off.; Clean the laser unit.
80 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 5 Procedure of "REPLACING THE TONER COLLECTION CONTAINER" (p.76), push the toner collection container into the machine. CLEANING THE LASER UNIT When the laser unit inside the machine becomes dirty, line patterns (coloured lines) may form in the printed image.Identifyin...
Page 81 - Repeat step 4 to clean all holes in the laser unit (4 holes).
81 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE (4) Push down and close the laser unit cover. 5 Repeat step 4 to clean all holes in the laser unit (4 holes). There are a total of 4 places to be cleaned in the laser unit, including the hole cleaned in step 4. Clean all holes. 6 Replace the cleaning tool. (1) Rotate the clean...
Page 82 - ADJUSTING THE DISPLAY CONTRAST; Adjust the contrast with the [
82 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE ADJUSTING THE DISPLAY CONTRAST The contrast of the display can be adjusted as explained below. 1 Press the [SPECIAL FUNCTION] key ( ). 2 Select "Display Contrast" with the [ ] or [ ] key. 3 Press the [OK] key. 4 Adjust the contrast with the [ ] or [ ] key. To reset the...
Page 83 - SYSTEM SETTINGS; PURPOSE OF THE SYSTEM SETTINGS
83 5 SYSTEM SETTINGS PURPOSE OF THE SYSTEM SETTINGS The system settings are used by the administrator of the machine to enable or disable functions to suit the needs of your workplace. PROGRAMMING AN ADMINISTRATOR PASSWORD The administrator password is a 5-digit number that must be entered in order ...
Page 84 - SYSTEM SETTINGS LIST
84 SYSTEM SETTINGS SYSTEM SETTINGS LIST This is a list of the machine's system settings. Program name Page Change Admin PW Change Admin PW 88 Initial Setting Date & Time Set 88 Daylight Saving Time 88 Printer Notice Page 88 Network Confirmation of Network 88 Connection Type 88 Wired Settings 88 ...
Page 85 - ADMINISTRATOR SETTINGS MENU
85 SYSTEM SETTINGS ADMINISTRATOR SETTINGS MENU The system settings are accessed via the following menu structure.Refer to this menu when enabling or disabling the settings that are explained beginning on p.88.Some settings contain an additional level of settings (a settings screen). Level 1 Level 2 ...
Page 87 - USING THE SYSTEM SETTINGS; Enter the administrator password with the numeric keys.
87 SYSTEM SETTINGS USING THE SYSTEM SETTINGS 1 Press the [SPECIAL FUNCTION] key ( ). 2 Select "System Settings" with the [ ] or [ ] key and press the [OK] key. 3 Enter the administrator password with the numeric keys. • " " appears for each digit that you enter.• The mode selection s...
Page 88 - Daylight Saving Time; Printer; Notice Page; Network; Confirmation of Network
88 SYSTEM SETTINGS Change Admin PW Use this function to change administrator password. To change the administrator password, see "PROGRAMMING AN ADMINISTRATOR PASSWORD" (p.83). Initial Setting The default settings for operation of the machine can be configured. Select the [Initial Setting] t...
Page 90 - User Control
90 SYSTEM SETTINGS User Control User Control is used to configure settings for user authentication. Select the [User Control] to configure the settings. User Authentication These settings enable or disable user authentication and specify the authentication method. When user authentication is enabled...
Page 91 - Device Control
91 SYSTEM SETTINGS Device Control These settings are used to configure settings for hardware functions of the machine. To access one of these settings, select "Device Control" in the mode selection screen, select the desired setting in the device control screen, and press the [OK] key. Fusin...
Page 92 - Disable Auto Key Repeat; Energy Save; Auto Power Shut-Off Timer; List Print
92 SYSTEM SETTINGS Disable Auto Key Repeat This setting is used to stop a setting from changing continuously when the [ ] or [ ] key is held down, such as selecting a menu item (auto key repeat will not operate). When this setting is enabled, a key must be pressed repeatedly instead of holding it do...
Page 93 - Easy Calibration; Tone Adjustments
93 SYSTEM SETTINGS Easy Calibration This function is performed by selecting the desired colour of grey (processed grey), which is a combination of cyan, magenta, and yellow on the printed test page.Before using the Easy Calibration, load A4 or 8-1/2" x 11" white plain paper in the tray. (1) ...
Page 94 - Return to Default; Security Settings; IPsec Settings
94 SYSTEM SETTINGS Factory default number for each colour is set to "4" respectively.Increasing the number will make the print darker and decreasing the number will make it lighter. Return to Default The colour adjustment setting values can be initialized to the factory default ones by selec...
Page 95 - ABOUT THE WEB PAGES; HOW TO ACCESS THE WEB PAGE; Open the Web browser on your computer.
95 6 WEB FUNCTIONS IN THE MACHINE ABOUT THE WEB PAGES The machine includes a built-in Web server. The Web server is accessed using a Web browser on your computer. The Web pages include both pages for users and pages for the administrator. In the user Web pages, users can monitor the machine, and sel...
Page 97 - HOW TO CONFIGURE THE SETTINGS
97 WEB FUNCTIONS IN THE MACHINE CONFIGURING THE PRINTER CONDITION SETTINGS The printer condition settings allow basic printer settings to be configured. The following items can be set: ● "Default Settings" (p.98): Basic settings that are mainly used when the printer driver is not used. ● ...
Page 98 - PRINTER CONDITION SETTING MENU; Default Settings
98 WEB FUNCTIONS IN THE MACHINE PRINTER CONDITION SETTING MENU PRINTER CONDITION SETTINGS Factory default settings are indicated in bold. Default Settings Condition Settings Default Settings Factory default settings Orientation Portrait Default Paper Size A4 Default Paper Type Plain Default Resoluti...
Page 99 - PCL Settings
99 WEB FUNCTIONS IN THE MACHINE PCL Settings PostScript settings Item Selections Description Symbol Set Select one of 35 sets. This specifies which country's characters (PCL symbol set) are assigned to certain of the symbols in the character code list. The factory default setting is [PC-8]. Font Sel...
Page 103 - ADMINISTRATOR SETTINGS; Default settings
103 WEB FUNCTIONS IN THE MACHINE ADMINISTRATOR SETTINGS The administrator settings are used to prohibit changes to the [Condition Settings] and to configure interface settings. ● "Default settings" : Select the setting for which you wish to prohibit changes. ● "Fusing Control" : The ...
Page 104 - Interface settings; INFORMATION SETUP; Enter the machine information.; SMTP SETUP; Enter the information required to set up the e-mail environment.
104 WEB FUNCTIONS IN THE MACHINE Interface settings E-MAIL STATUS AND E-MAIL ALERT SETTINGS These functions send information on machine use (print count, etc.) and error conditions (paper misfeed, out of paper, out of toner, etc.) via e-mail to the administrator of the machine or the dealer. INFORMA...
Page 105 - STATUS MESSAGE SETUP; ALERTS MESSAGE SETUP; Enter the destination addresses.
105 WEB FUNCTIONS IN THE MACHINE STATUS MESSAGE SETUP Use the status message function to send the current counter information, including print count and total output count, based on the specified schedule. The destinations can be set for administrators and dealers respectively. To set up the status ...
Page 106 - Information on the Software License for This Product
106 WEB FUNCTIONS IN THE MACHINE Software composition The software included in this product is comprised of various software components whose individual copyrights are held by SHARP or by third parties. Software developed by SHARP and open source software The copyrights for the software components a...
Page 107 - TRADEMARK ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
107 TRADEMARK ACKNOWLEDGMENTS The following trademarks and registered trademarks are used in conjunction with the machine and its peripheral devices and accessories. • Microsoft ® , Windows ® , Windows ® XP, Windows Server ® 2003, Windows Vista ® , Windows Server ® 2008, Windows ® 7, Windows ® 8, Wi...
Page 108 - OPERATION GUIDE