MODEL MX-B201 MX-B201D DIGITAL MULTIFUNCTIONAL SYSTEM OPERATION GUIDE
CONTENTS INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................. 3 MAIN FEATURES ............................................................................................. 4 1 PREPARATIONS PART NAMES ................................................................................................... 6 CONNECTING THE POWER CORD ............................................................... 9 POWER ON AND OFF .............................................
7 SCANNER FUNCTIONS SCANNING OVERVIEW ................................................................................. 61 USING THE SCANNER MODE ...................................................................... 62 SCANNING USING THE KEYS ON THE MACHINE ..................................... 62 SCANNING FROM YOUR COMPUTER ........................................................ 67 8 USER SETTINGS USER PROGRAMS ........................................................................................
INTRODUCTION Some model may not be available in some countries. Using the manual This machine has been designed to provide convenient copying features in a minimum amount of office space and with maximum operational ease. To get full use of all machine features, be sure to familiarize yourself with this manual and the machine. For quick reference during machine use, keep this manual in a handy location.
Explanation of illustration Depending on the model you have and on the options installed, some of the illustrations in this manual may be different, however, the basic operations are the same. Model MX-B201D (With optional RSPF and 250-paper feed unit installed) Appearance Document cover/RSPF • Document cover (Standard) • RSPF (Optional) MAIN FEATURES High-speed laser copying First-copy time*1 is only 8.0*2 seconds. Copying speed is 20 copies per minute.
Enhanced copying features • Zoom copies can be made from 25% to 400% in increments of 1%. (When the RSPF is being used, the zoom copy ratio range is 50% to 200%.) • Continuous copying of up to 99 copies is possible. • Sets of output can be offset from each other for easy separation (offset function). • Sorting by sets is possible without the need for a sorter or other special device (Sort copy). • Includes convenient features such as margin shift, 2 IN 1 copy, and automatic twosided copying.
1 Chapter 1 PREPARATIONS This chapter provides basic information that you should know before using the machine.
PREPARATIONS Operation panel 1 2 MX-B201 11 1 [MODE SELECT] key / Mode indicators 2 3 4 5 6 7 7 Press this key to select the mode. The indicator of the selected mode lights (copy, printer, scanner, fax mode indicators). Display This shows messages indicating the machine status and any problems that occur, as well as user programs and function setting menus. Numeric keys Use these to enter the number of copies and other numerical settings.
PREPARATIONS 3 4 5 Display READY TO COPY. 100% A4 18 16 8 20 21 17 [ZOOM] key Press to select an enlargement or reduction ratio. To select a preset ratio setting, press the [ZOOM] key and select the desired preset ratio. To select a ratio that is not preset, press the [ZOOM] key, select the preset ratio that is closest to the desired ratio, and then press the [ ] key ( ) ] key ( ) to increase or or [ decrease the ratio in increments of 1%.
CONNECTING THE POWER CORD If you use the machine in a country other than the country where the machine was purchased, you will need to make sure that your local power supply is compatible with your model. If you plug the machine into an incompatible power supply, irreparable damage to the machine will result. 1 Ensure that the power switch of the unit is in the OFF position. OFF 2 Plug the power cord into the nearest outlet. • Only insert the power cord into a properly grounded wall socket.
PREPARATIONS Power off Make sure that the machine is not in operation and then turn the power switch to the "OFF" position. If the power switch is turned off while the machine is in operation, a misfeed may occur and the job that was in progress will be cancelled. In cases where the machine will not be used for a long time, turn off the power switch and remove the power cord from the outlet. Check the following to make sure the machine is not in operation: • The ready indicator is lit.
2 Chapter 2 LOADING PAPER The tray location indicator will blink when there is no paper in the selected paper tray, or when the selected paper tray is not closed or is improperly closed. PAPER For best results, use only SHARP recommended paper.
LOADING PAPER Special papers Follow these guidelines when using special papers. ● Use SHARP recommended transparency film and label sheets. Using other than SHARP recommended paper may result in misfeeds or smudges on the output. If other than SHARP recommended media must be used, feed each sheet one at a time using the bypass tray (do not attempt continuous copying or printing). ● There are many varieties of special paper available on the market, and some cannot be used with this machine.
LOADING PAPER 3 Gently push the paper tray back into the machine. • If you loaded a different size of paper than was loaded previously in the tray, go to "CHANGING A TRAY'S PAPER SIZE SETTING" (p.16) • When not using the machine for an extended period, remove all paper from the paper tray and store it in a dry place. If paper is left in the machine for an extended period, the paper will absorb moisture from the air, resulting in paper jams.
BYPASS FEED (including special paper) The bypass tray can be used to feed standard paper, transparency film, labels, envelopes, and other special purpose paper. Important points when inserting paper in the bypass tray Up to 50 sheets of standard copy paper can be inserted in the bypass tray. (Capacity will vary depending on the type of paper loaded.) Be sure to place envelopes horizontally as shown in the following diagram.
LOADING PAPER Loading paper in the bypass tray • Paper must be fed narrow side first into the feed slot. • Special papers such as transparency film, labels, and envelopes must be fed one sheet at a time through the bypass tray. • When copying onto transparency film, remove each copy promptly. Do not let copies stack up. 1 Open the bypass tray and extend the tray.
CHANGING A TRAY'S PAPER SIZE SETTING Follow these steps to change a tray's paper size setting. • The paper size setting cannot be changed when the machine has stopped temporarily due to running out of paper or a misfeed. • During printing (even in copy mode), the paper size setting cannot be changed. 1 Press the [MENU] key. Press the [ ] key ( ) or [ ] key ( ) until "PAPER SIZE" appears, and then press the [OK] key. 2 Press the [ ] key ( ) or [ ] key ( ) to select the tray, and then press the [OK] key.
3 Chapter 3 MAKING COPIES This chapter explains basic copying functions. NORMAL COPYING Using the document glass • The document glass can scan up to a A4 original. • When a copy is made, the edges will not be copied (image loss). For the image loss, see the START GUIDE. 1 Open the document cover/RSPF, and place the original face down on the document glass. [How to place the original] Original scale Align the original with the original scale and the centring ( ) mark.
MAKING COPIES Removing the document cover To copy large originals like newspapers, remove the document cover. To remove the cover, lift straight up as shown. To replace the cover, do the reverse. The RSPF cannot be removed. Using the RSPF • Originals that are A5 to A4 and 56 g/m2 to 90 g/m2 can be used. A maximum of 50 pages can be placed at once. • Straighten curled originals before placing them in the document feeder tray. Curled originals may cause misfeeds. • Place originals horizontally.
MAKING COPIES Originals that cannot be used in the RSPF The following originals cannot be used. These may cause misfeeds or smudging and unclear images. • Transparencies, tracing paper, other transparent or translucent paper, and photographs. • Carbon paper, thermal paper. • Originals that are creased, folded, or torn. • Glued originals, cut-out originals. • Originals with binder holes. • Originals printed using an ink ribbon (thermal transfer printing), originals on thermal transfer paper.
MAKING COPIES Setting the number of copies Press the numeric keys to set the number of copies. OPY. A5 55 The set number of copies appears in the display. A maximum of 99 copies can be set. If you wish to make only a single copy, copying is possible with the display showing "0". If you enter the wrong number, press the [CLEAR] key ( enter the correct number. ) and SELECTING THE TRAY Press the [TRAY SELECT] key ( ).
MAKING A COPY DARKER OR LIGHTER Automatic exposure adjustment is initially enabled. This function automatically adjusts the copy image according to the original being copied. If you wish to select the exposure level yourself, follow the steps below. (Select from two original types and five exposure levels for each original type.) The exposure level used in automatic exposure adjustment can also be changed with "AE LEVEL ADJUST" in the user programs (p.76). Original types ● AUTO ......
REDUCTION/ENLARGEMENT/ZOOM Copies can be reduced down to 25% or enlarged up to 400%. (When the RSPF is being used, the zoom copy ratio range is 50% to 200%.) The [ZOOM] key can be pressed to quickly select a ratio from among eight preset ratios. In addition, the [ ] key ( ) and [ ] key ( ) can be pressed to select the ratio in increments of 1%. 1 Check the original and paper size, and place the original(s). 2 Press the [ZOOM] key.
4 Chapter 4 CONVENIENT COPY FUNCTIONS AUTOMATIC TWO-SIDED COPYING Two originals can be automatically copied onto both sides of a single sheet of paper. When the RSPF is used, two-sided copies of two-sided originals can easily be made. (MX-B201D only) Original → Paper Usable paper One-sided original → Two sides A5, B5, A4, • The bypass tray cannot be used.
CONVENIENT COPY FUNCTIONS Using the document glass 1 Place the original that you wish to copy onto the front side of the paper on the document glass and close the document cover/RSPF. 2 Press the [2-SIDED COPY ( )] key until "1 TO 2" appears, and then press the [OK] key. 2-SIDED COPY 1 TO 2 3 3 Press the [ ] key ( ) or [ ] key ( ) to select the binding edge and then press the [OK] key. BINDING EDGE LONG EDGE Select "LONG EDGE" or "SHORT EDGE".
CONVENIENT COPY FUNCTIONS Using the RSPF 1 Place the original(s) in the RSPF. (p.18) If you place an odd number of originals for one-sided to two-sided copying, the last page will be one-sided. 2 Press the [2-SIDED COPY ( )] key*1 and select the two-sided copy mode that you wish to use.
SORT COPY Copies of multiple original pages can be sorted into sets. The number of pages that can be scanned varies depending on the original type (photo, text, etc.) and the amount of memory allocated to the printer. The amount of memory allocated to the printer can be changed with "MEM. FOR PRINTER" in the user programs. (p.76) 1 2 3 3 1 2 3 2 1 1 2 3 Sort copy Using the document glass 1 Place the first original. (p.17) 2 Press the [E-SORT/SP.
CONVENIENT COPY FUNCTIONS Using the RSPF 1 Place the originals. (p.18) • If "SORT AUTO SELECT" is enabled in the user programs, the default output mode for copying from the RSPF is sort mode (p.77). In this case go directly to step 4. A checkmark " " will automatically appear in the display (p.8). • If "SORT AUTO SELECT" is disabled, the default output mode will be nonsort mode. Follow the steps below to select sort mode. 2 Press the [E-SORT/SP.
COPYING MULTIPLE ORIGINALS ONTO A SINGLE SHEET OF PAPER (2 IN 1 copy) Multiple originals can be copied onto a single sheet of paper in a selected layout pattern. This function is convenient for compiling multi-page reference materials into a compact format, or for providing an overview of all pages of a document on a single page. Pattern 1 Pattern 2 • An appropriate ratio setting will be automatically selected based on the size of the originals, the size of the paper.
CONVENIENT COPY FUNCTIONS 4 Press the [ ] key ( ) or [ ] key ( ) to select the original size and then press the [OK] key. ORIG. SIZE ENTER A4 The following original sizes can be selected: "A4", "B5", "A5", "8.5 x 14", "8.5 x 13", "8.5 x 11", "8.5 x 5.5". 5 Set the number of copies and any other settings, and then press the [START] key ( ). "[START] : NEXT SCAN [#] : START PRINT" appears and the original is scanned into memory. To immediately print the scanned image, press the [ ] key.
CONVENIENT COPY FUNCTIONS Using the RSPF 1 Place the originals. (p.18) 2 Press the [E-SORT/SP.FUNC ( )] key until "2IN1" appears and then press the [OK] key. 3 Press the [ ] key ( ) to move " " to the "ON" position and then press the [OK] key. 4 Press the [ ] key ( ) or [ ] key ( ) to select the original size and then press the [OK] key. SPECIAL FUNCTION 2IN1 2IN1 ON OFF ORIG. SIZE ENTER A4 The following original sizes can be selected: "A4", "B5", "A5", "8.5 x 14", "8.5 x 13", "8.5 x 11", "8.
CREATING MARGINS WHEN COPYING (Margin shift) The margin shift function is used to automatically shift the text or image or the copy paper approximately 10 mm. As shown below, LONG EDGE or SHORT EDGE can be selected. AB SHORT EDGE RSPF BA LONG EDGE AB AB Margin Margin Copy Document glass Original • This feature cannot be used with the 2 IN 1 feature. • The margin width can be changed with "MARGIN WIDTH" in the user programs. (p.
CONVENIENT COPY FUNCTIONS 3 Press the [ ] key ( ) to move " " to the "ON" position and then press the [OK] key. 4 Press the [ ] key ( ) or [ ] key ( ) to select the margin position and then press the [OK] key. MARGIN SHIFT ON OFF MARGIN SHIFT LONG EDGE Select "LONG EDGE" or "SHORT EDGE". For the margin position, see the previous page. 5 Select the number of copies and other settings, and then press the [START] key ( ). The copy is delivered to the paper output tray.
ID CARD COPY You can copy the front and reverse sides of ID card onto a page through this function. The ID card print image is shown as follows. Originals Copies Front Back • ID card copy feature cannot be used in combination with two-sided copy and sort functions. • The following paper sizes can be used: A5R, A4and B5. (A5R can only be used in bypass tray.) • The image may cut off even if using standard paper size. • In ID card copy mode, scan area and scan number (1 page) cannot be changed.
5 Chapter 5 INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE This chapter explains how to install and configure the software that is required for the printer and scanner functions of the machine. • The screen images in this manual are mainly for Windows XP. With other versions of Windows, some screen images may be different from those in this manual. • This manual refers to the CD-ROM that accompanied the machine simply as "CD-ROM".
BEFORE INSTALLATION Hardware and software requirements Check the following hardware and software requirements in order to install the software. Computer type IBM PC/AT or compatible computer equipped with a USB2.0*1 Operating system*2 *3 *4 Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 Display 1024 x 768 dots resolution and 16-bit colour or higher is recommended.
INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE • The screen images in this manual are mainly for Windows XP. With other versions of Windows, some screen images may be different from those in this manual. • In the following explanations it is assumed that the mouse is configured for right hand operation. • The scanner feature only works when using a USB cable. • If an error message appears, follow the instructions on the screen to solve the problem. After the problem is solved, the installation procedure will continue.
INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE 7 To install all of the software, click the "Standard" button and go to step 12. To install particular packages, click the "Custom" button and go to next step. 8 Click the "MFP Driver" button. Click the "Display Readme" button to show information on packages that are selected. 9 Select "Connected to this computer" and click the "Next" button. Follow the on-screen instructions.
INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE 10 You will return to the window of step 8. If you wish to install Button Manager or Sharpdesk, click the "Utility Software" button. If you do not wish to install the Utility Software, click the "Close" button and go to step 12. After the installation, a message prompting you to restart your computer may appear. In this case, click the "Yes" button to restart your computer. Installing the Utility Software 11 Click the "Button Manager" or the "Sharpdesk" button.
INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE • If you are using Windows Vista/7 and a security warning window appears, be sure to click "Install this driver software anyway". • If you are running Windows 2000/XP and a warning message appears regarding the Windows logo test or digital signature, be sure to click "Continue Anyway" or "Yes". This completes the installation of the software. • If you installed Button Manager, set up Button Manager as explained in "SETTING UP BUTTON MANAGER" (p.42).
INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE Using the machine as a shared printer If the machine will be used as a shared printer on a network, follow these steps to install the printer driver in the client computer. To configure the appropriate settings in the print server, see the operation manual or help file of your operating system. 1 Perform steps 2 through 6 in "INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE" (p.36). 2 Click the "Custom" button. 3 Click the "MFP Driver" button.
INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE 5 Click the "Add Network Port" button. In Windows Vista/7, the "Add Network Port" button does not appear. 6 Select the network printer that is shared and click the "OK" button. Ask your network administrator for the server name and printer name of the machine on the network. 7 In the printer port selection window, verify the network printer that is shared and whether the machine is to be used as the default printer, make the selections and click the "Next" button.
SETTING UP BUTTON MANAGER Button Manager is a software program that works with the scanner driver to enable scanning from the machine. To scan using the machine, Button Manager must be linked with the scan menu on the machine. Follow the steps below to link Button Manager to scanner events. Windows XP/Vista/7 1 Click the "start" button, click "Control Panel", click "Printers and Other Hardware", and then click "Scanners and Cameras".
INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE 5 Select "Start this program" and then select "Sharp Button Manager Y" from the pull-down menu. 6 Click the "Apply" button. 7 Repeat Steps 4 through 6 to link Button Manager to "SC2:" through "SC6:". Select "SC2:" from the "Select an event" pull-down menu. Select "Start this program", select "Sharp Button Manager Y" from the pull-down menu, and then click the "Apply" button. Do the same for each ScanMenu through "SC6:".
INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE Windows 2000 44 1 Click the "Start" button, select "Settings", and then click "Control Panel". 2 Double-click the "Scanners and Cameras" icon. 3 Select "SHARP MX-XXXX" and click the "Properties" button. 4 In the "Properties" screen, click the "Events" tab. 5 Select "SC1:" from the "Scanner events" pull-down menu.
INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE 6 Select "Sharp Button Manager Y" in "Send to this application". If other applications are shown, deselect the checkboxes for the other applications and leave only the Button Manager checkbox selected. 7 Click the "Apply" button. 8 Repeat Steps 5 through 7 to link Button Manager to "SC2:" through "SC6:". Select "SC2:" from the "Scanner events" pull-down menu. Select "Sharp Button Manager Y" in "Send to this application" and click the "Apply" button.
6 Chapter 6 PRINTER FUNCTIONS This chapter explains how to use the printer functions. The procedure for loading paper is the same as for loading copy paper. See "LOADING PAPER" (p.11). • If copying is being performed when printing is started, copying will continue. After copying is complete, printing will be executed when the clear key is pressed twice or approximately 60 seconds (auto clear time)* elapse. * The auto clear time varies with a user program setting. See "USER PROGRAMS" (p.74).
BASIC PRINTING The following example explains how to print a document from WordPad. Before printing, make sure that the correct size of paper for your document has been loaded in the machine. 1 Start WordPad and open the document that you wish to print. 2 Select "Print" from the application's "File" menu. If you are using Windows 7, click the button. The menu used to execute printing may vary depending on the software application. 3 Make sure that "SHARP MX-xxxx" is selected as the printer.
PRINTER FUNCTIONS Opening the printer driver from the "Start" button You can open the printer driver and change the printer driver settings from the Windows "Start" button. Settings adjusted in this way will be the initial settings when you print from an application. (If you change the settings from the printer driver setup screen at the time of printing, the settings will revert to the initial settings when you quit the application.
PRINTER DRIVER SETTING SCREEN Some restrictions exist on the combinations of settings that can be selected in the printer driver setup screen. When a restriction is in effect, an information icon ( ) will appear next to the setting. Click the icon to view an explanation of the restriction. 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 7 9 10 The settings and the image of the machine will vary depending on the model. 1 Tab 2 3 4 5 The settings are grouped on tabs. Click on a tab to bring it to the front.
SETTING ADVANCED PRINT FUNCTIONS This section explains major advanced print functions. The explanations assume that the paper size and other basic settings have already been selected. For the basic procedure for printing and the steps for opening the printer driver, see "BASIC PRINTING" (p.47). Printing multiple pages on one page (N-Up Printing) This function can be used to reduce the print image and print multiple pages on a single sheet of paper.
PRINTER FUNCTIONS 1 Click the "Main" tab in the printer driver setup screen. 2 Select the number of pages per sheet. If you wish to print borderlines, check the "Border" box. 3 Select the order of the pages. Fitting the printed image to the paper (Fit To Paper Size) The printer driver can adjust the size of the printed image to match the size of the paper loaded in the machine. Follow the steps shown below to use this function.
PRINTER FUNCTIONS 4 Select the actual size of paper to be used for printing (B5). The size of the printed image will be automatically adjusted to match the paper loaded in the machine. Paper Size: A4 Fit To Paper Size: B5 B5 paper (Fit To Paper Size) A4 document (Paper Size) Rotating the print image 180 degrees (Rotate 180 degrees) The 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).
PRINTER FUNCTIONS Enlarging/reducing the print image (Zoom) This function is used to enlarge or reduce the image to a selected percentage. This allows you to enlarge a small image or add margins to the paper by slightly reducing an image. The "Zoom" setting is not available when "N-Up Printing" is selected. 1 Click the "Paper" tab in the printer driver setup screen. 2 Select "Zoom" and click the "Settings" button. The actual paper size to be used for printing can be selected from the pop-up menu.
PRINTER FUNCTIONS Printing faint text and lines in black (Text To Black/Vector To Black) When printing a colour image, colour text and lines that are faint can be printed in black. (Raster data such as bitmap images cannot be adjusted.) This allows you to bring out colour text and lines that are faint and difficult to see. ABCD ABCD 1 Click the "Advanced" tab in the printer driver setup screen. 2 Check the "Text To Black" box and/or the "Vector To Black" box.
PRINTER FUNCTIONS Adjusting the brightness and contrast of the image (Image Adjustment) The brightness and contrast can be adjusted in the print settings when printing a photo or other image. These settings can be used for simple corrections when you do not have image editing software installed on your computer. 1 Click the "Advanced" tab in the printer driver setup screen. 2 Click the "Image Adjustment" button. 3 Adjust the image settings.
PRINTER FUNCTIONS 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, density, and angle of the watermark text can be adjusted. The text can be selected from a pre-stored list, or entered to create an original watermark. 1 Click the "Watermarks" tab in the printer driver setup screen. 2 Select the watermark settings. Select a stored watermark from the pull-down menu.
PRINTER FUNCTIONS Two-sided printing The machine can print on both sides of the paper. This function is useful for many purposes, and is particularly convenient when you want to create a simple pamphlet. Two-sided printing also helps conserve paper. When using two-sided printing, select a source other than "Bypass Tray" for the "Paper Source" in the "Paper" tab.
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. Saving settings at the time of printing (User Settings) Settings can be saved from any tab of the printer driver properties window.
OUTLINE OF THE PRINT STATUS WINDOW When printing begins, the Print Status Window automatically opens. The Print Status Window is a utility that monitors the machine and shows the name of the document being printed and any error messages that occur. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 Status window 3 Tab Provides information on the current status of the printer. 2 Status icon The status icons appear to alert you to printer errors. Nothing appears when printing is taking place normally. The icons are explained below.
PRINTER DRIVER FEATURES Tab Setting Copies Initial setting 1 Collate On/Off On N-Up Printing 1-Up/2-Up/4-Up/6-Up/8-Up/9-Up/16-Up 1-Up Order 1-Up: None None 2-Up: Left To Right/Right To Left/Top To 3 Bottom* 4-Up/6-Up/8-Up/9-Up/16-Up: Right, and Down/Down, and Right/Left, and Down/Down, and Left Border On/Off Document Style 1-Sided/2-Sided (Book)/2-Sided (Tablet) 1-Sided Image Orientation Portrait/Landscape/Rotate 180 degrees Portrait Paper Size A3 [Fit To Page]*1, A4, A5, A6, B4 [Fit To A4*
7 Chapter 7 SCANNER FUNCTIONS This chapter explains how to use the scanner functions. SCANNING OVERVIEW The flow chart shown below provides an overview of scanning. Scanning from the machine*1 Scanning from a TWAIN*2-compliant or WIA*3-compliant application Scanning from the "Scanner and Camera Wizard" (Windows XP) Place the original in the scanning position For more information, refer to "SCANNING USING THE KEYS ON THE MACHINE" (p.62). Change the machine to scanner mode and select the scan menu.
USING THE SCANNER MODE The procedure for placing the original is the same as for copying. See "NORMAL COPYING" (p.17). Scanner mode cannot be used at the following times: • A misfeed has occurred (paper misfeed or original misfeed in the RSPF). • The user programs are being used. • The tray paper size is being set. • The machine is being used in copy mode. • The front cover or side cover is open.
SCANNER FUNCTIONS • Scanner mode remains selected after scanning is finished. (To change to a different mode, use the [MODE SELECT] key.) • If the following screen appears, select Button Manager and click "OK". Button Manager starts and the application associated with Button Manager starts. If you want only Button Manager to start in this case, set up Button Manager for use in Windows as explained in "SETTING UP BUTTON MANAGER" (p.42).
SCANNER FUNCTIONS Button Manager settings Once installed, Button Manager normally runs in the background in the Windows operating system. If you need to change Button Manager settings, follow the steps below. For details on Button Manager settings, see Button Manager Help. "Outline of Button Manager" (p.65) 1 Right-click the Button Manager icon ( ) on the task bar, and select "Settings" from the pop-up menu. The setting screen of Button Manager will open.
SCANNER FUNCTIONS Outline of Button Manager Button Manager is a software utility that allows you to use the scanner function at the machine. Button Manager allows you to configure six sets of scanning settings as a scan menu on the machine. To view Help for a setting, click the button in the upper right-hand corner of the window and then click the setting. To begin scanning using the machine's operation panel, settings must be established in the Control Panel after Button Manager is installed.
SCANNER FUNCTIONS Scanning from the operation panel of the machine (Using Button Manager) • Scanning is not possible during a copy job. • If the SCAN MODE is selected during a print job, the scan job will be stored. • When scanning an original that has been placed in the RSPF, only one original can be placed unless you are using Sharpdesk. 1 Press the [MODE SELECT] key to select scanner mode. The "SCAN" indicator lights up to indicate that scanner mode is selected.
SCANNING FROM YOUR COMPUTER The machine supports the TWAIN standard, making it possible to scan from TWAINcompliant applications. The machine also supports WIA (Windows Image Acquisition), making it possible to scan from WIA-compliant applications and the "Scanner and Camera Wizard" in Windows XP. For information on TWAIN and WIA settings, see the help file for the scanner driver or Windows Help. Scanning is not possible during a copy job.
SCANNER FUNCTIONS 5 In the "Scanning Source" menu, select the location where you placed the original in Step 1. • If you placed a one-sided original in the RSPF, select [SPF (Simplex)]. • If you placed a two-sided original in the RSPF, select [SPF (DuplexBook)] or [SPF (Duplex-Tablet)]. 6 Click the "Preview" button. The preview image will appear. • If the angle of the image is not correct, reset the original, and click the "Preview" button again.
SCANNER FUNCTIONS Scanner driver settings The scanner driver setup screen consists of the "Set-up screen", which lets you select scan settings, and the "Preview screen", which shows the scanned image. For details on the scan settings, click the [Help] button in the preview screen to display Help. Set-up Screen For details on the settings, click the [Help] button in the preview screen to display Help. 3 "Image Area" menu Set the scanning area.
SCANNER FUNCTIONS Preview screen 1 2 3 4 5 1 Preview screen Click the "Preview" button in the Set-up screen to display the scanned image. You can specify the scanning area by dragging the mouse inside the window. The inside of the frame that is created when you drag the mouse will be the scanning area. To cancel a specified scanning area and clear the frame, click anywhere outside the frame. 2 "Rotate" button Click to rotate the preview image 90 degrees clockwise.
SCANNER FUNCTIONS Scanning from a WIA-compliant application (Windows XP/Vista/7) If you are using Windows XP/Vista/7, you can use the WIA driver to scan from WIAcompliant applications. 1 Place the original that you wish to scan on the document glass/ RSPF. For the procedure for placing the original, see "NORMAL COPYING" (p.17). 2 After starting WIA-compliant application, click the "File" menu and select a menu to scan.
SCANNER FUNCTIONS Scanning from the "Scanner and Camera Wizard" (Windows XP) The procedure for scanning with the "Scanner and Camera Wizard" in Windows XP is explained here. The "Scanner and Camera Wizard" lets you scan an image without using a WIA-compliant application. 1 Place the original that you wish to scan on the document glass/ RSPF. For the procedure for placing the original, see "NORMAL COPYING" (p.17).
SCANNER FUNCTIONS 6 When scanning ends, the following screen will appear. Select the next task that you wish to perform, and then click the "Next" button. If you are ready to end the session, click "Nothing. I'm finished working with these pictures". 7 Click the "Finish" button. The "Scanner and Camera Wizard" closes and the scanned image is saved in the specified folder.
8 Chapter 8 USER SETTINGS The user settings allow you to customize machine settings to better meet your needs. USER PROGRAMS The user settings consist of the following items. To change the user program settings as explained in "SELECTING A SETTING FOR A USER PROGRAM" (p.79). Copy mode Program number 1 74 Program name AUTO CLEAR Setting codes (factory default setting appears in bold) Explanation 1: 10 SEC. 2: 30 SEC. 3: 60 SEC. 4: 90 SEC. 5: 120 SEC.
USER SETTINGS Program number Program name Setting codes (factory default setting appears in bold) Explanation AUTO SHUT-OFF TIME 1: 5 MIN. 2: 30 MIN. 3: 60 MIN. 4: 120 MIN. 5: 240 MIN. • This function automatically switches the machine to a state that consumes even less power than preheat mode if the set duration of time elapses without the machine being used when the power is on. All lights except the power save indicator go off. To resume normal operation, press the [START] key ( ).
USER SETTINGS Program number Setting codes (factory default setting appears in bold) Explanation 1: 30% 2: 40% 3: 50% 4: 60% 5: 70% • Use this to change the proportion of machine memory used for printer mode. AUTO KEY REPEAT 1: ON 2: OFF • Use this setting to select whether or not holding down a key causes repeated input of the key.
USER SETTINGS Program number Program name Setting codes (factory default setting appears in bold) Explanation 20 LANGUAGE 1: AMERICAN ENGLISH 2: ENGLISH 3: FRENCH 4: SPANISH 5: -----: : 18: Brazilian Portuguese 21 RESET FACTORY 1: YES 2: NO • This is used to return all settings to the factory default settings. 22 SORT AUTO SELECT 1: ON 2: OFF • Use this setting to enable or disable sort auto select mode.
USER SETTINGS Print mode Program number 1 2 3 Program name FORCED OUTPUT USB 2.0 MODE SWITCH*1 AUTO TRAY SWITCH*2 Setting codes (factory default setting appears in bold) Explanation 1: ON 2: OFF • When this function is enabled, printing in printer mode will automatically continue using a different size of paper if the specified size of paper runs out in all trays. This feature does not function in copy mode. 1: FULL-SPEED 2: HI-SPEED • This sets the USB 2.0 data transfer speed.
USER SETTINGS SELECTING A SETTING FOR A USER PROGRAM 1 Press the [MENU] key and then press the [OK] key. MAIN MENU 1:USER PROGRAM In printer mode, the user programs are accessed by simply pressing the [MENU] key. 2 Press the [ ] key ( ) or [ ] key ( ) to select the item that you wish to configure in the USER PROGRAM items, and then press the [OK] key. USER PROGRAM 2:PREHEAT MODE • See "USER PROGRAM" (p.74 to p.78) for the program name and program code.
USER SETTINGS Audible signals (key entry beep, invalid key beep, base setting beep) The machine sounds three different types of beep signals: a key entry beep that sounds when a valid key is pressed, an invalid key beep that sounds when an invalid key is pressed, and a base setting beep that sounds when a setting is the same as the base setting (base settings are explained below). The base setting beep is initially disabled. If you wish to enable the base setting beep, see "SOUND AT DEFAULT" on page 76.
9 Chapter 9 ACCOUNT CONTROL SETTINGS When the account control function is enabled, you can control use of the machine by account or view the total copied pages by each account. There are some program menus for this function as in the table shown. Program Name 1. Password Change 2. Account Control Set 1. Auditing Mode 2. Total Per Account 3. Reset Account 4. Acc. # Control 1. Enter Account # 2. Delete Account # 3.
ACCOUNT CONTROL SETTINGS Enabling auditing mode 4 Press the [ ] key ( ) or [ ] key ( ) to select "2: ACC. CONTROL SET" and then press the [OK] key. ACCOUNT CONTROL 2:ACC. CONTROL SET 5 5 Press the [ ] key ( ) or [ ] key ( ) to select "1: AUDITING MODE" and then press the [OK] key. 5 Auditing Mode is disabled by default. When Auditing Mode is enabled, a count is kept of the number of pages output by each account (up to 15 accounts can be established).
ACCOUNT NUMBER CONTROL This program is used to enter, delete and change account numbers. 1 After step 1, 2 and 4 on page 81 - 82, press the [ ] key ( ) or [ ] key ( ) until [4: ACC. # CONTROL] appears and then press the [OK] key. ACC. CONTROL SET 4:ACC.# CONTROL 2 3 4 5 Entering an account number 1 Select "1. ENTER ACCOUNT #" with the [ ] key ( ) or [ ] key ( ) and then press the [OK] key. 2 If 15 accounts have already been programmed, a warning message appears.
ACCOUNT CONTROL SETTINGS 3 If you wish to delete an each account number, select "2. DELETE ONE ACCOUNT" and then press the [OK] key. 4 Enter the account number that you wish to delete with the numeric keys and then press the [OK] key. 5 Select "YES" with the [ press the [OK] key. ] key ( ) or [ ] key ( ) and then If you enter a number that has not been programmed in step 4 and then press the [OK] key, you will return to the number entry screen of step 4.
TOTAL PER ACCOUNT This program is used to display the page counts of each account. 1 After step 1, 2 and 4 on page 81 - 82, press the [ ] key ( ) or [ ] key ( ) until "2: TOTAL PER ACCOUNT" appears, and then press the [OK] key. 2 This program is used to display the page counts of each account. ACC. CONTROL SET 2:TOTAL PER ACCOUNT Pages that are copied for maintenance of the machine are counted to the "OTHER" account.
COPYING WHEN AUDITING MODE IS ENABLED When account control is enabled, the account number entry screen appears. ENTER YOUR ACCOUNT # ACCOUNT #:----- 1 Enter your five-digit account number with the numeric keys. 2 When a valid account number is entered, the number of copies already made by that account appears for several seconds on the initial screen. ACC. CONTROL SET 2:TOTAL PER ACCOUNT If you enter an incorrect number, press the [C] key and then enter the correct number.
10 Chapter 10 TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE Problems related to general use of the machine, the copy function, and software setup are explained here. Be sure to check the problem carefully before calling for service, as many problems can be solved by the user. If you are unable to solve the problem, turn off the main switch, unplug the power cord from the outlet, and contact your dealer.
TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE Indication Lamp indicator Display INSTALL A NEW Blinks TONER CARTRIDGE TONER Error CARTRIDGE IS indicator Steadily NEAR EMPTY. lit MAINTENANCE REQUIRED CALL FOR SERVICE MEMORY FULL, PRESS START TO RESUME. NO 2-SIDED COPY FROM BYPASS TRAY. Cause and remedy The toner cartridge is not installed correctly. Reinstall the toner cartridge. 105 Replacement of toner cartridge will be needed soon. Prepare a new cartridge.
TROUBLESHOOTING THE MACHINE/COPYING The following problems are related to the general operation of the machine and copying. Problem The machine does not operate. Copies are too dark or too light. Blank copies. Cause and solution Page The machine is not plugged into a power outlet. → Plug the machine into a grounded outlet. - Power switch OFF. → Turn the power switch ON. 9 The power save indicator is blinking. Indicates that the machine is warming up.
TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE Problem Cause and solution The original was not placed in the correct position. → Place the original correctly. Part of the image is cut off or there is too much blank space. Wrinkles appear in the paper or the image disappears in places. Copies are smudged or dirty. 90 Page 17, 18 An appropriate ratio was not used for the size of the original and the size of the paper.
TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE Problem Cause and solution Page Misfeed occur. → To remove the misfeed, see "MISFEED REMOVAL". 101 The paper is outside of the specified size and weight range. → Use copy paper within the specified range. 11 Paper curled or damp. → Do not use curled or crimped paper. Replace with dry copy paper. During periods when the machine is not used for a long time, remove the paper from the tray and store it in a dark place in a bag to prevent moisture absorption.
TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE Problem Cause and solution Copying or printing is performed. → Set the paper size after copying or printing is complete. Paper size for a paper tray cannot be set. Output does not stack neatly in the paper output tray. A copy job stops before it is finished. The power save indicator is lit. Error indicator ( lit or blinking. ) is Lighting fixture flickers. 92 Page - The machine has stopped temporarily due to running out of paper or a misfeed.
PRINTING AND SCANNING 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 "INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE" (p.34). Problem The machine does not print. Cause and solution Page The machine is not correctly connected with your computer. → Check both ends of the USB cable and make sure you have a solid connection. Try a known good cable. 39 Copy job is performed.
TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE Problem Cause and solution Page A Notice Page (NP-001) has been printed, but the print data has not been printed completely. A print job containing more data than can be held in the print memory is sent to the machine. → Disable the ROPM function on the "Configuration" tab of the printer driver setup screen. If you need to use the ROPM function, divide the pages of the print data into two or more print jobs.
TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE Problem The printed image is skewed or it runs off the paper. The printed image is darker or lighter than expected. Cause and solution Page The paper loaded in the tray is not the same size as that specified in the printer driver. → Check if the "Paper Size" options suit the size of the paper loaded in the tray. → If the "Fit To Paper Size" setting is activated, make sure that the paper size selected from the dropdown list is the same as the size of the loaded paper.
TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE Problem Cause and solution The document glass or the underside of the document cover/RSPF is dirty. → Clean regularly. Poor scanning quality. 96 Page 109 Original smudged or blotchy. → Use a clean original. – You have not specified a suitable resolution. → Make sure that the resolution setting in the scanner driver is appropriate for the original. – You have not specified a suitable value for the "B/ W Threshold" setting.
TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE Problem Unable to scan the image. Scanner transfer speed is slow. Cause and solution Page If scanning is not possible, shut down your computer, turn off the machine's power switch, and unplug the machine's power cord. Next, start your computer, restore power to the machine, and try scanning again. If scanning is still not possible, check the following items. – Your application is not TWAIN/WIA compliant.
PROBLEMS DURING SETUP OF THE SOFTWARE If the software does not install correctly, check the following items on your computer. To remove the software, see "Removing the software" (p.100). MFP driver cannot be installed (Windows 2000/XP) If the MFP driver cannot be installed in Windows 2000/XP, follow these steps to check your computer's settings. 1 Click the "start" button and then click "Control Panel". On Windows 2000, click the "Start" button, select "Settings", and then click "Control Panel".
TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE Plug and play screen does not appear If the Plug and Play screen does not appear after you connect the machine to your computer with a USB cable and turn on the machine, follow the steps below to verify that the USB port is available. 1 Click the "start" button, click "Control Panel", and then click "Performance and Maintenance". • On Windows Vista/7, click the "Start" button, select "Control Panel", and then click "System and Maintenance".
TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE The MFP driver cannot be correctly installed by Plug and Play (Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7) In Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7, if the MFP driver cannot be correctly installed by Plug and Play (for example, Plug and Play takes place without copying the required files for the MFP driver installation), follow these steps to remove unneeded devices and then install the MFP driver as explained in "INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE" (p.34).
MISFEED REMOVAL When a misfeed occurs, the error indicator blinks, "CLEAR PAPER JAM" appears in the display, and the machine stops operating. If a misfeed occurs when using the RSPF, "RETURN X ORIGINAL(S) START TO RESUME" will appear in the display. ("X" indicates the number of pages to be returned.). This indicates the number of the originals that must be returned to the document feeder tray after a misfeed. Return the required number of originals.
TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE A: Misfeed in the paper feed area 1 Gently remove the misfed paper from the paper feed area as shown in the illustration. If the error indicator blinks and the misfed paper is not visible in the paper feed area, pull out the paper tray and remove the misfed paper. If the paper cannot be removed, proceed to "B: Misfeed in the fusing area". The fusing unit is hot. Do not touch the fusing unit when removing misfed paper. Doing so may cause a burn or other injury.
TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE 2 Gently remove the misfed paper from under the fusing unit as shown in the illustration. If the paper cannot be removed, proceed to "C: Misfeed in the transport area". The fusing unit is hot. Do not touch the fusing unit when removing misfed paper. Doing so may cause a burn or other injury. • Do not touch the surface of the drum (green portion) of the drum cartridge when removing the misfed paper. Doing so may cause smudges on copies.
TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE 4 Raise the fusing unit release lever, close the front cover and then close the side cover by pressing the round projections near the side cover open button. The error indicator will go out and the ready indicator will light up. When closing the covers, be sure to close the front cover securely and then close the side cover. If the covers are closed in the wrong order, the covers may be damaged.
TONER CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT When toner is low, the error indicator will light up and "TONER CARTRIDGE IS NEAR EMPTY." will appear in the display to alert you to purchase a new toner cartridge. on purchasing a new toner cartridge. If copying is continued while the indicator is lit, copies will gradually become lighter until the toner runs out. When the toner runs out, the machine will stop operating, the error indicator will blink, and "REPLACE THE TONER CARTRIDGE" will appear in the display.
TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE 3 Gently pull the toner cartridge out while pressing the lock release lever. Toner cartridge lock release lever • After removing the toner cartridge, do not shake it or tap on it. Doing so may cause toner to leak from the cartridge. Put the old cartridge immediately in the bag contained in the box of the new cartridge. • Dispose of the old toner cartridge in accordance with local regulations. 4 Remove the toner cartridge from the bag.
TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE 6 Close the front cover and then the side cover by pressing the round projections near the side cover open button. The error indicator will go out and the ready indicator will light up. 7 When closing the covers, be sure to close the front cover securely and then close the side cover. If the covers are closed in the wrong order, the covers may be damaged.
CHECKING THE TOTAL COUNT You can check the total number of pages output by the machine (all pages printed by the copy function and printer function), as well as the output counts of each function (number of copies, number of scanned pages, number of faxes, etc.). When a count reaches 999,999 it returns to 0. 1 Press the [MENU] key. Press the [ ] key ( ) or [ ] key ( ) until "TOTAL COUNT" appears, and then press the [OK] key. 2 Press the [ ] key ( ) or [ ] key ( display the count of each function.
CLEANING THE MACHINE Proper care is essential in order to get clean, sharp copies. Be sure to take a few minutes to clean the machine on a regular basis. Do not spray flammable cleaner gas. Gas from the spray may come in contact with the internal electrical components or hightemperature parts of the fusing unit, creating a risk of fire or electrical shock. • Before cleaning, be sure to turn the power switch off and remove the power cord from the outlet.
TRANSFER CHARGER 1 Turn the power switch off. (p.10) 2 Ensure that the bypass tray is open and then open the side cover while pressing the side cover open button. 3 Take the charger cleaner out by holding the tab. Set the charger cleaner onto the right end of the transfer charger, gently slide the cleaner to the left end, and then remove it. Repeat this operation two or three times. Slide the charger cleaner from the right end to the left end along the groove of the transfer charger.
11 Chapter 11 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT SYSTEM CONFIGURATION A number of options are available for the unit which allows you to configure a system to meet your particular needs. The options include the following. • Be sure to use only genuine SHARP parts and supplies. • Some options may not be available in certain countries and regions. For best copying results, be sure to use only SHARP products. Only genuine SHARP consumables carry the Genuine Supplies label.
250-SHEET PAPER FEED UNIT (MX-CS10) The paper feed unit provide the convenience of increased paper capacity for the unit and a greater choice of paper size readily available for copying. The procedures for loading paper in the paper tray of paper feed unit, changing the paper size, and selecting the paper tray are same as for the paper tray in the unit. See "LOADING THE PAPER TRAY" (p.12) and "SELECTING THE TRAY" (p.20).
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Using the MX-CS10 with the printer function To use the MX-CS10 with the printer function, follow these steps to adjust the settings in the printer driver. The printer driver cannot be set for use with the MX-CS10 when opened from the application. 1 Click the "start" button. 2 Click "Control Panel", select "Printer and Other Hardware", and then click "Printer and Faxes". • On Windows Vista/7, click "Control Panel", and then click "Printer".
A. Information on Disposal for Users (private households) 1. In the European Union Attention: If you want to dispose of this equipment, please do not use the ordinary dust bin! Used electrical and electronic equipment must be treated separately and in accordance with legislation that requires proper treatment, recovery and recycling of used electrical and electronic equipment.
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