Page 2 - Printed manuals; Quick Start Guide
OPERATION MANUALS AND HOW TO USE THEM Three printed manuals and a manual in PDF format are provided with the machine. Printed manuals Quick Start Guide (this manual) Software Setup Guide To learn the parts of the machine and how to use them To load paper Before using the machine (page 9) To make a c...
Page 3 - Manuals in PDF format; Operation Guide
1 Manuals in PDF format Convenient methods for using the Operation Guide The first page contains a regular table of contents as well as an "I want to..." table of contents. "I want to..." lets you jump to an explanation based on what you want to do. For example, "I use the copier...
Page 4 - CHECKING THE IP ADDRESS
2 CHECKING THE IP ADDRESS To check the IP address of the machine, print out the all custom setting list in the system settings. 1 Press the [SYSTEM SETTINGS] key. 2 Select the all custom setting list in the touch panel. (1) Touch the [List Print (User)] key. (2) Touch the [Print] key to the right of...
Page 5 - Opening the Web pages
3 ACCESSING THE WEB SERVER IN THE MACHINE When the machine is connected to a network, the machine's built-in Web server can be accessed from a Web browser on your computer. Opening the Web pages Recommended Web browsers • Internet Explorer: 6.0 or higher (Windows ® ) • Netscape Navigator: 9 (Windows...
Page 6 - Downloading the Operation Guide
4 Downloading the Operation Guide The Operation Guide, which is a more detailed manual, can be downloaded from the machine's Web pages. Downloading the Operation Guide. (1) Click [Operation Manual Download] in the menu of the Web page. (2) Select the desired language. (3) Click the [Download] button...
Page 7 - TABLE OF CONTENTS; Before using the machine
5 TABLE OF CONTENTS CHECKING THE IP ADDRESS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 ACCESSING THE WEB SERVER IN THE MACHINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 SUPPLIES . . . . . . . ...
Page 12 - PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS
10 PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS (1) Automatic document feeder This automatically feeds and scans multiple originals. Both sides of 2-sided originals can be scanned at once. (2) Document feeder tray Place the originals in this tray when using the automatic document feeder. (3) Operation panel (4) Documen...
Page 13 - SUPPLIES
11 (11) Front cover Open to replace a toner cartridge. (12) Bypass tray Special types of paper and envelopes can be fed from the bypass tray. (13) USB connector (B type) Supports USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed).A computer can be connected to this connector to use the machine as a printer. (14) LAN connector Conn...
Page 14 - OPERATION PANEL
12 OPERATION PANEL IMAGE SEND HOME PRINT DATA LINE DATA READY SYSTEM SETTINGS JOB STATUS Job Status MFP Status 020/015 005/000 010/000 010/000 Copying Waiting Waiting Waiting Colour Mode Special Modes Plain 2-Sided Copy Output File Quick File Copy Ratio Tray1 100% 1. A4 2. A5 3. A4 4. A4 Original Pa...
Page 16 - USING THE TOUCH PANEL; Mode select keys
14 USING THE TOUCH PANEL The touch keys that appear in the touch panel are grouped for easy operation. The layout and functions of the touch keys are explained below. Colour Mode Special Modes Plain 2-Sided Copy Output File Quick File Copy Ratio Tray1 100% 1. A4 2. A5 3. A4 4. A4 Original Paper Sele...
Page 18 - Checking the status of the machine; Job status display; System display
16 Checking the status of the machine The touch panel has a key for checking the status of the machine. Colour Mode Special Modes Plain 2-Sided Copy Output File Quick File Copy Ratio Tray1 100% 1. A4 2. A5 3. A4 4. A4 Original Paper Select Auto A4 Plain Full Colour Exposure Auto A4 IMAGE SEND DOCUME...
Page 19 - USER AUTHENTICATION; User authentication methods
17 USER AUTHENTICATION When user authentication is enabled in the system settings, you must log in before using the machine. User authentication is initially disabled.When you have finished using the machine, log out. User authentication methods There are two methods for performing user authenticati...
Page 20 - Logging out
18 Logging out When you have finished using the machine, log out. Logging out prevents unauthorised use of the machine. How to log out You can log out from any mode of the machine by pressing the [LOGOUT] key ( ). However, note that the [LOGOUT] key ( ) cannot be used to log out when a fax number is...
Page 21 - HOME SCREEN
19 HOME SCREEN When the [HOME] key is pressed on the operation panel, the home screen appears in the touch panel. Mode selection keys appear in the home screen. These keys can be touched to open the base screen of each mode. The [My Menu] key can be touched to display shortcuts to functions stored i...
Page 24 - PLACING ORIGINALS; Using the automatic document feeder
22 PLACING ORIGINALS The automatic document feeder can be used to automatically scan many originals at once. This saves you the trouble of manually feeding each original.For originals that cannot be scanned using the automatic document feeder, such as a book or a document with notes attached, use th...
Page 26 - CHANGING PAPER IN A TRAY; Names of the trays; Print side face up or face down
24 CHANGING PAPER IN A TRAY Names of the trays The names of the trays are shown below.For the number of sheets of paper that can be loaded in each tray, see the following manuals: • Operation Guide, "Paper Tray Settings" in "7. SYSTEM SETTINGS"• Maintenance & Safety Guide, "S...
Page 27 - Loading paper in a tray
25 Loading paper in a tray To change the paper in a tray, load the desired paper in the tray and then change the tray settings in the machine to specify the loaded paper. The procedure for changing the tray paper size is explained below. As an example, the paper in tray 1 is changed from A4 (8-1/2&#...
Page 28 - Changing the tray settings
26 Changing the tray settings When you change the paper in a tray, the tray settings in the system settings must also be changed. 1 Press the [SYSTEM SETTINGS] key. 2 Configure the tray settings in the touch panel. (1) Touch the [Paper Tray Settings] key. (2) Touch the [Tray Settings] key. (3) Touch...
Page 30 - Loading paper in bypass tray
28 Loading paper in bypass tray Place paper that is A5 (7-1/4" x 10-1/2") or smaller in the horizontal orientation. Only the address side of envelopes can be printed on. Place envelopes with the address side face down. Do not place heavy objects on the bypass tray or press down on the tray. ...
Page 32 - BASE SCREEN OF COPY MODE
30 BASE SCREEN OF COPY MODE Touch the [COPY] key in the touch panel to open the base screen of copy mode.Select copy settings in the base screen. (1) [Colour Mode] key Touch this key to change the colour mode. (2) Output display When one or more output functions such as sort, group, or staple sort h...
Page 34 - MAKING COPIES
32 MAKING COPIES This is the most basic procedure for making copies. 1 Place the originals. When using the document glass, place the original with the side to be scanned face down. 2 Select settings in the touch panel. (1) Touch the [COPY] key. The base screen of copy mode appears. (2) Touch the [Or...
Page 40 - Selecting a tray
38 Selecting a tray 4 Set the number of copies and then press the [COLOUR START] key or the [BLACK & WHITE START] key. To select paper, touch the [Paper Select] key or the image of the machine in the base screen of copy mode. Touch a key to select a tray. (A) Touch to select one of trays 1 to 4....
Page 46 - Set the number of copies.
44 Select settings in the touch panel. (Continued) (7) Touch the [Auto Image] key. 3 Set the number of copies. 4 Press the [COLOUR START] key or the [BLACK & WHITE START] key. Colour Mode Copy Ratio 100% Original Paper Select A4 Plain A5 Full Colour Exposure Auto Auto Image Special Modes 2-Sided...
Page 50 - Storing a job program
48 STORING COPY OPERATIONS (Job Programs) You can store a group of copy settings. The settings can be retrieved and used whenever needed.When you frequently use the same group of settings, this saves you the trouble of manually selecting the settings each time you need to use them. Storing a job pro...
Page 53 - SPECIAL MODES; Special modes
51 SPECIAL MODES The special modes can be used for a variety of special-purpose copy jobs.This section introduces the types of copies that can be made with the special modes. (The procedures for using each special mode are not explained.)Each special mode has its own settings and steps, however, the...
Page 54 - SELECTING A SPECIAL MODE
52 SELECTING A SPECIAL MODE The procedure for selecting settings for "Adding margins (Margin Shift)" is explained below as an example. Although the specific settings for each special mode vary, the general procedure is the same. 1 Place the originals. When using the document glass, place the...
Page 56 - CONVENIENT COPY FUNCTIONS
54 CONVENIENT COPY FUNCTIONS Adding margins (Margin Shift) Erasing peripheral shadows (Erase) Making copies in pamphlet format (Pamphlet Copy) Use this function to shift the image on the copy to create binding margins.This function is convenient when you wish to hole punch the copies. Use this funct...
Page 64 - PRINTING; Windows
62 PRINTING This section explains the basic procedures for printing. The following example explains how to print a A4 size document from WordPad, which is a standard accessory program in Windows.To install the printer driver and configure settings in a Windows environment, see "2. SETUP IN A WIN...
Page 65 - Select print settings.
63 3 Select print settings. (1) Click the [Paper] tab. (2) Select [A4]. (3) Click the [OK] button. 4 Click the [Print] button. Printing begins.In Windows 98/Me/NT 4.0, click the [OK] button. (1) (3) (2) mxc381_ex_qck.book 63 ページ ２００８年１０月１６日 木曜日 午前９時３５分
Page 66 - Using printer driver help
64 Using printer driver help When selecting settings in the printer driver properties window, you can display Help to view explanations of the settings. (Only in Windows) 1 Open the printer driver properties window. (1) Select the printer driver of the machine. (2) Click the [Preferences] button. In...
Page 68 - Setting the paper size; Macintosh; Select paper settings.
66 The following example explains how to print an A4 size document from "TextEdit" ("SimpleText" in Mac OS 9), which is a standard accessory program on Macintosh computers.To install the printer driver and configure settings in a Macintosh environment, see "3. SETUP IN A MACINTOS...
Page 69 - Printing a file
67 Printing a file 1 Execute printing from TextEdit. (1) Open the [File] menu. (2) Select [Print]. In Mac OS 9, select [Print] from the [File] menu of SimpleText. 2 Select print settings and click the [Print] button. (1) Make sure the correct printer is selected. The machine name that appears in the...
Page 71 - SELECTING PRINT SETTINGS
69 SELECTING PRINT SETTINGS To use the print function of the machine, the settings in the printer driver properties window must be configured. See "PRINTING" (page 62) for the procedure for opening the printer driver properties window and the basic procedure for printing. The procedure for s...
Page 75 - The machine also has these functions
73 The machine also has these functions For information on each of these functions, see "CONVENIENT PRINTING FUNCTIONS" in "3. PRINTER" in the Operation Guide. Convenient functions for creating pamphlets and posters • Creating a pamphlet (Pamphlet)• Increasing margin (Margin Shift)• ...
Page 78 - BASE SCREEN OF FAX MODE
76 BASE SCREEN OF FAX MODE Touch the [IMAGE SEND] key in the touch panel to open the base screen of fax mode. If the fax screen does not appear, touch the [Fax] tab.Select fax settings in the base screen. (1) Send mode tabs Use these tabs to change the mode of the image send function. To switch to f...
Page 80 - SENDING A FAX
78 SENDING A FAX The basic procedure for sending faxes is explained below.In fax mode, colour originals are sent as black and white images. 1 Place the originals. When using the document glass, place the original with the side to be scanned face down. 2 Select settings in the touch panel. (1) Touch ...
Page 81 - CHANGING THE SIZE OF A FAX
79 CHANGING THE SIZE OF A FAX The size of the original and the transmission size can be specified before transmission.This is convenient when faxing an original that is small and difficult to read.The procedure for faxing both sides of an A4 original at A3 size is explained below. 1 Place the origin...
Page 83 - CHANGING THE EXPOSURE
81 CHANGING THE EXPOSURE The exposure can be changed as appropriate for the darkness or lightness of the original.The following example explains how to darken light colours in an original to make the image clearer. 1 Place the originals. When using the document glass, place the original with the sid...
Page 84 - CHANGING THE RESOLUTION
82 CHANGING THE RESOLUTION The resolution can be selected to match the characteristics of the original, such as text or photo, the size of the text, and the darkness of the image.The following example explains how to set the resolution to [Fine] and [Half Tone] when sending an original with small te...
Page 85 - STORING A FAX NUMBER; Storing an individual key
83 STORING A FAX NUMBER Storing an individual key You can store fax numbers in one-touch keys.Stored fax numbers can be retrieved quickly and easily.If you frequently send faxes to the same group of fax machines, the numbers of those fax machines can be stored as a group (multiple fax numbers can be...
Page 89 - CONVENIENT DIALLING METHODS
87 CONVENIENT DIALLING METHODS Easy to use one-touch keys and the resend function can be used to prevent dialling errors and save time. One-touch keys A fax number stored in a one-touch key can be retrieved by a simple touch of the key.A one-touch key for a group can be selected to automatically tra...
Page 90 - Resending
88 Resending The [Resend] key can be touched to transmit to one of the eight most recent destinations used for transmission.Resending is not possible in some cases, such as when an image is sent using a one-touch key for a group. (1) Touch the [Resend] key. (2) Touch the key of the desired destinati...
Page 91 - Speed dialling
89 Speed dialling When you store an individual key or a group key, a 3-digit search number is assigned to the key.You can select a destination using the key and the 3-digit search number.To check a search number, print the appropriate list in the sending address list menu in the system settings. (1)...
Page 92 - Dialling using the speaker
90 Dialling using the speaker When the speaker is used to dial, fax transmission is started after the number is dialled and the connection is established. If a person answers, you will be able to hear his or her voice, but you will not be able to speak. Touch the [Speaker] key. You will hear the dia...
Page 95 - SPECIAL FAX MODES
93 SPECIAL FAX MODES The special modes can be used for a variety of special-purpose fax transmission jobs.The following pages show the types of fax transmissions that can be performed. (The procedures for using each special mode are not explained.)Each special mode has its own settings and steps, ho...
Page 98 - CONVENIENT FAX FUNCTIONS
96 CONVENIENT FAX FUNCTIONS Erasing peripheral shadows (Erase) Sending the front and reverse sides of a card as a single page (Card Shot) Sending a large number of pages as a single transmission job (Job Build) Use this function to erase peripheral shadows that occur when faxing books and other thic...
Page 102 - NETWORK SCANNER FUNCTION; Scan modes; Internet fax mode
100 NETWORK SCANNER FUNCTION The network scanner function of the machine can be used to transmit scanned images by a variety of methods. The network scanner function has the following modes. • Modes that can be used will vary depending on your model and the expansion kits that are installed. • The e...
Page 103 - BASE SCREEN OF SCAN MODE
101 BASE SCREEN OF SCAN MODE Touch the [IMAGE SEND] key in the touch panel to open the base screen of scan mode. If the scan screen does not appear, touch the [Scan] tab.Select various scan settings in the base screen. (1) Send mode tabs Use these keys to change the mode of the image send function. ...
Page 104 - SCANNING AN ORIGINAL
102 SCANNING AN ORIGINAL The basic operation for scanning is explained below.This section explains how to send a scanned file by e-mail. 1 Select settings in the touch panel. (1) Touch the [IMAGE SEND] key. (2) Touch the [Scan] tab. The base screen of scan mode appears. 2 Place the originals. When u...
Page 109 - CHANGING THE FILE FORMAT
107 CHANGING THE FILE FORMAT The file format (file type and compression method) for sending a scanned image is specified when the destination is stored in a one-touch key; however, you can change the format at the time of transmission.The procedure for sending a scanned image in full colour TIFF for...
Page 111 - STORING A DESTINATION
109 STORING A DESTINATION The procedure for storing e-mail addresses in one-touch keys for Scan to E-mail is explained below.Stored e-mail addresses can be retrieved quickly and easily.If you frequently send images to the same group of destinations, those destinations can be stored as a group.To sto...
Page 115 - Search number sending
113 Search number sending When you store an individual key or a group key, a 3-digit search number is assigned to the key.You can select a destination using the key and the 3-digit search number.To check a search number, print the appropriate list in the sending address list menu in the system setti...
Page 118 - SPECIAL SCAN MODES
116 SPECIAL SCAN MODES The special modes can be used for a variety of special-purpose scan send jobs.The following pages show the types of scan send jobs that can be performed. (The procedures for using each special mode are not explained.)Each special mode has its own settings and steps, however, t...
Page 124 - DOCUMENT FILING; Uses of the document filing function
122 DOCUMENT FILING The document filing function allows you to save the document image of a copy or image send job, or the data of a print job, as a file on the machine's hard drive.The stored file can be retrieved and printed or transmitted as needed. Uses of the document filing function Fax Scan C...
Page 132 - PRINTING A SAVED FILE; Select the file and print it.
130 PRINTING A SAVED FILE You can retrieve a file stored by document filing and print or transmit the file.This section explains how to retrieve and print a file stored in the main folder. Select the file and print it. (1) Touch the [DOCUMENT FILING] key. (2) Touch the [Main Folder] key. (3) Touch t...
Page 134 - SYSTEM SETTINGS; Displaying the system settings screen
132 SYSTEM SETTINGS The date and time can be set, fax and scan destinations can be stored, document filing folders can be created, and various other settings related to the operation of the machine can be configured in the system settings screen.The procedure for opening the system settings screen a...
Page 138 - FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS; Place the originals.
136 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Making a copy of a non-standard size original The procedure for making a copy of a payment slip or other non-standard size original is explained below.The "Centring" special mode of copy mode can be selected to position the copied image in the centre of the pap...
Page 140 - Printing on envelopes; Place paper in the bypass tray.
138 Printing on envelopes The procedure for printing on an envelope is explained below. Only the name and address side of an envelope can be printed on.It is recommended that you do a test print to check the print result before using an envelope. Type Size Fixed Paper Side Disable Duplex Paper Prope...
Page 141 - Select settings in the printer driver.
139 (1) (2) (3) (4) 3 Select settings in the printer driver. (1) Select the size of the envelope in "Paper Size". (2) Select "Bypass Tray" from "Paper Source" in "Paper Selection". (3) Select [Envelope] in "Paper Type". If needed, select the "Rotate 180 de...
Page 142 - Check details on the job.; Change the paper size used for the job.
140 Changing the paper size used for a print job When the size of paper specified for a print job is not loaded in any of the machine's paper trays, follow the steps below to change the paper size. Paper Empty Computer01 020 / 000 Paper Empty Copy 002 / 000 Waiting 1234567890 001 / 000 Waiting Detai...
Page 143 - Adjusting the volume of the ringer
141 Adjusting the volume of the ringer If the ringing sound made when the machine receives a fax is too loud or too soft, follow the steps below to adjust the volume.The fax ringer volume is adjusted in the system settings (administrator). Press the [SYSTEM SETTINGS] key on the operation panel, touc...
Page 144 - REMOVING MISFEEDS
142 REMOVING MISFEEDS When a paper misfeed occurs, the message "A misfeed has occurred." will appear in the touch panel and printing and scanning will stop. In this event, touch the [Information] key in the touch panel. When the key is touched, instructions for removing the misfeed will appe...
Page 145 - Please note; Warning
143 Please note • For information on your operating system, please refer to your operating system manual or the online Help function. • The explanations of screens and procedures in a Windows environment are primarily for Windows Vista ® . The screens may vary depending on the version of the operati...
Page 147 - About the colour adjustments menu
About the colour adjustments menu Images depicting "Colour Adjustments" in the special modes of copy mode are shown below. For details on "Colour Adjustments", see "[Colour Adjustments] KEY" in "2. COPIER" in the Operation Guide. RGB Adjust Sharpness Suppress Colour B...
Page 148 - DIGITAL; Quic; PRINTED IN FRANCE
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