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    MODEL: MX-C300P MX-C300PL DIGITAL FULL COLOR PRINTER OPERATION GUIDE
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    This manual describes MX-C300P/MX-C300PL Digital full color printer system. Note • 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 manual are mainly for Windows
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    23 ● PRINTER DRIVER PROPERTIES WINDOW ... 23 ● BASIC PRINTING PROCEDURE 24 ● PRINTING WHEN THE USER AUTHENTICATION FUNCTION IS ENABLED 26 ● VIEWING PRINTER DRIVER HELP 27 ● SAVING FREQUENTLY USED PRINT SETTINGS....... 28 ● CHANGING THE PRINTER DRIVER DEFAULT SETTINGS 30 PRINTING FROM A MACINTOSH
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    3 TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING 63 ● NETWORK PROBLEMS 63 ● PRINTING PROBLEMS 63 INDICATORS AND DISPLAY MESSAGES 67 MISFEED REMOVAL 68 ● MISFEED IN THE BYPASS TRAY 68 ● MISFEED IN THE MACHINE 69 ● MISFEED IN THE PAPER TRAY 1 73 ● MISFEED IN THE PAPER TRAY 2 (Option) ..73 REPLACING THE TONER
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    for your computer. For quick reference during machine use, SHARP recommends printing out this manual and keep it in a handy location. ABOUT THE MANUALS The manuals for the machine are as follows: Start Guide This manual explains: • Specifications • Cautions for using the machine in safety Operation
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    DIFFERENCES BETWEEN MODELS This manual covers the following models. Model Wireless LAN MX-C300P Yes MX-C300PL No AB series (metric) and inch series references Both specifications are quoted where applicable. For example: Page 4: 8-1/2" x 11" and 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" (A4 and B5) Although inch
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    using the machine. PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS (14) (15) (7) (1) (8) (2) (10) (3) (9) (11) (12) (16) (4) (3) (3) (13) (5) (6) replace the toner cartridge etc. (10) Side cover handle Pull to open the side cover. (11) Side cover Open to remove misfed paper. (12) Bypass tray guides Adjust to
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    in a cartridge runs out, the cartridge of the color that ran out must be replaced. (18) Toner collection container This collects excess toner that remains after printing. (19) Fusing unit paper guide Open to remove misfed paper. (20) Fusing unit release levers Push down these levers to release the
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    . (9) [SYMBOL] key ( ) Press to enter a symbol when entering characters. (10) [C] key Press to clear an enter character of printers. (11) [HOME] key ( ) Press to return the display to the home screen. (p.10) (12) [STOP] key ( ) Press this key to stop a print job. (13)
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    ( ) is pressed (auto clear function). In the default state the display shown below appears. The default state of the display may vary depending on settings in the wireless LAN device inside machine (4) (4) Toner level display The remaining amount of each color of toner is displayed. 76 to 100% 51
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    settings that use the up/down arrow keys. Selecting an item with the arrow keys (left/right) The left/right arrow keys (indicated in this manual by [ ] [ ]) are used to set the numbers in setting screens. Press the [OK] key to save your settings. The [ ] [ ] icons appear in setting screens that
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    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 machine is not in
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    (106 g/m2 to 220 g/m2) 50 sheets 1 sheet 10 sheets 20 sheets Glossy Paper Envelopes*2 International DL (110 mm x 220 specifications in the Start Guide. • Plain paper other than SHARP standard paper (16 paper. Contact your dealer or nearest SHARP Service Department for advice on using these
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    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:
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    are sold. Some types cannot be used with the machine. Contact your dealer or nearest SHARP Service Department for advice on using these types of paper. • The image quality and toner fusibility of paper may change due to ambient conditions, operating conditions, and paper characteristics, resulting
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    (2) (2) (1) Push the center of the pressure plate down until it locks into place. (2) The plate A and B are slide-type guides. Grasp the locking knob on the guide and slide the guides until the width that the paper can be loaded properly. Plate B Plate A 3 Load paper into the tray. Line on the
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    center of the pressure plate down until it locks into place. 3 Set the paper guides to the paper width. 4 Insert the paper (print face down) all the the bypass tray. To prevent a misfeed, verify once more that the paper guides are adjusted to the width of the paper. After feeding an envelope, be
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    type as the paper already in the tray. • Use SHARP-recommended transparency film. • Do not use paper that is string may result. • Envelopes with windows or backing • Envelopes with an uneven Print quality is not guaranteed in the area 13/32" (10 mm) around the edges of the envelope. • Print
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    BEFORE USING THE MACHINE Inserting transparency film • Use SHARP-recommended transparency film. • Do not touch the or when a misfeed has occurred. However, if the machine is out of paper or out of toner, the paper size setting can be changed during printing. See "USEABLE PAPER" (p.13) for information
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    is entered, the current count of the account will appear in the message display of the base screen. After 6 seconds (factory default setting), the base screen appears. (p.10) • If an invalid account number is entered in step 1, the account number entry screen reappears. • When "A Warning when Login
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    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 entered
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    environment To install the printer driver and configure settings in a Windows environment, see in the Software Setup Guide. The explanations in this manual of printing in a Windows environment generally use the screens of the PCL6 Note printer driver. The printer driver screens may differ slightly
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    PRINTER PRINTING FROM WINDOWS PRINTER DRIVER PROPERTIES WINDOW (1) (2) (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
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    begins. (3) SELECTING THE PAPER This section explains how to configure the "Paper Selection" setting on the [Paper] tab of the printer driver properties window. Before printing, check the paper sizes, paper types, and paper remaining in the machine's trays. To view the most recent tray information
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    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.13). For the procedure
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    you cannot enter the user number. Enter the user information in the dialog box whenever you print. Note • The machine's user authentication function cannot be used when the PPD file* is installed and the Windows standard PS printer driver is used. For this reason, printing will not be possible if
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    tab. To view Help for settings in a dialog box, click the underlined text at the top of the Help window. Pop-up help Help can be displayed for a the combinations of settings that can be selected in the printer driver properties window. When a restriction exists on a selected setting, an information
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    the next time you need to use them. SAVING SETTINGS AT THE TIME OF PRINTING Settings can be saved from any tab of the printer driver properties window. Settings configured on each tab are listed at the time of saving, allowing you to check the settings as you save them. 1 Open the
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    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. (1) (2) 3 Start printing. Deleting saved
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    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 printer driver properties window when printing from an application remain in effect only while the application is in use
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    Mac OS X. To use the machine for the Macintosh, the machine must be connected to a network. Note To install the PPD file and configure printer driver settings, see Software Setup Guide in the "Printer" menu is [MX-xxxx]. ("xxxx" is a sequence of characters that varies depending on the machine model
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    in Mac OS X v10.5, 10.6 and 10.7, click " " next to the printer name. Printing begins. SELECTING THE PAPER This section explains the [Paper Feed] settings in the print settings window. • When [Auto Select] is selected A tray with plain paper or recycled paper (the factory default
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    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.13). For the procedure
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    [Authentication] tab in the screen that appears. In Mac OS X v10.4, select [Job Handling]. Note Depending that appears in the "Printer" menu is [MX-xxxx]. ("xxxx" is a sequence of characters (lock) button after entering your login name and password, or user number, to simplify operation the next
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    how to select the color mode in the printer driver properties window. The following three selections are available for the color such as images or materials for a presentation are printed using black toner only. This mode helps conserve color toner when you do not need to print in color, such as
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    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 on the [
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    : This mode is suitable for printing data such as regular text or a table. High Quality: The print quality of color photos and text is high. Windows (1) (2) (1) Click the [Advanced] tab. (2) Select the "Print Mode". Macintosh (2) (1) (1) Select [Color]. (2) Select the "Print Mode". 37
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    so that they can be bound at the side. The pages are printed so that they can be bound at the top. Windows Macintosh (1) (2) (1) (2) (1) Configure the settings on the [Main] tab. (2) Select [2-Sided(Book)] or [2-Sided(Tablet)]. (1) Select [Layout]. (2) Select [Long-edged binding] or [Short
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    loaded in the machine. Invoice Letter The following example explains how to print an Invoice size document on Letter size paper. Windows (1) (3) (2) (4) (1) Click the [Paper] tab. (2) Select the size of the print image (for example: Invoice). (3) Select [Fit To Paper Size]. (4) Select the
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    orders for 6-Up, 8-Up, 9-Up, and 16-Up are the same as for 4-Up. • In a Windows environment, the page order can be viewed in the print image in the printer driver properties window. In a Macintosh environment, the page orders are displayed as selections. • In a Macintosh environment, the number of
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    Windows (1) PRINTER (1) Configure the settings on the [Main] tab. (2) Select the number of pages per sheet. (3) If you wish to print borderlines, click the [Border] checkbox
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    the steps for opening the printer driver properties window, see the following section: • Windows : "BASIC PRINTING PROCEDURE" (P.24) • Macintosh : "BASIC PRINTING PROCEDURE" (P.31) In Windows, view printer driver Help for details on printer driver settings for each printing function. CONVENIENT
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    , or top of the paper. This is convenient when you wish to staple or punch the output but the binding area overlaps the text. Windows (1) (2) (1) Configure the settings on the [Main] tab. (2) Select the "Binding Edge". (3) Select the "Margin Shift". Select from the "Margin Shift" menu. If you
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    A LARGE POSTER (Poster Printing) (This function is only available in Windows.) One page of print data can be enlarged and printed using multiple borderlines can be printed and overlapping edges can be created (overlap function). Windows (1) (1) Click the [Paper] tab. (2) Select the [Poster
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    can only be loaded in one orientation (such as envelopes or paper with punch holes). (In Mac OS X, a portrait image cannot be rotated 180 degrees.) ABCD ABCD Windows (1) (2) (1) Select the setting on the [Main] tab. (2) Select the [Rotate 180 degrees] checkbox . Macintosh (1) Select [Page
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    a selected percentage. This allows you to enlarge a small image or add margins to the paper by slightly reducing an image. When using the PS printer driver (Windows), you can set the width and length percentages separately to change the proportions of the image. (XY-Zoom
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    PRINTER Macintosh (This function can not be used in Mac OS X 10.4/10.5.) (1) (1) Select [Layout]. (2) Select a mirror image do not have image editing software installed on your computer. Windows Macintosh (This function can only be used in Mac OS X v10.4.) (1) (1) (2) (2) (3) (3) (1) Click
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    PRINTER PRINTING FAINT TEXT AND LINES IN BLACK (Text To Black/Vector To Black) (This function is only available in Windows.) • When printing a color image in grayscale, color text and lines that are faint can be printed in black. (Raster data such as bitmap images cannot
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    the image type at step (2) and then select the [Windows ICM] checkbox . To configure advanced color management settings such as "Source Profile", select the desired settings from the menus. * Cannot be selected when using the PS printer driver on Windows 7/Vista/Server 2008/8/8.1/Server 2012. 49
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    print settings. To use the Mac OS Color Management function, select the toner or 4-color CMYK toners. Select whether black areas are printed with single-color black toner or 4-color CMYK toners driver in Windows 7/Vista/Server 2008/8/8.1/Server 2012. *2 Only the PCL6 printer driver can be used. 50
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    from a pre-stored list, or entered to create an original watermark. CONFIDENTIAL Windows (1) (2) (1) Click the [Watermarks] tab. (2) Select the watermark settings. new watermark... Enter the text of the watermark in the "Text" box and click the [Add] button. Macintosh (2) (1) (1) Select [
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    adjusted. This feature can be used to "stamp" the print data with a frequently used image or an icon of your own creation. MEMO MEMO Windows (1) (2) (1) Click the [Watermarks] tab. (2) Select the image stamp setting. If an image stamp has already been stored, it can be selected from the pull
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    manipulations. XXXX XXX XXXX XXX XXXX 1 100 10 150 0 120 10 250 PRINTER XXXX XXX XXXX XXX XXXX 1 100 10 150 0 120 10 250 Windows Create an overlay file. (1) (2) (3) Overlay file (1) Click the [Advanced] tab. Configure the printer driver settings from the software application that you wish
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    when you wish to print the front cover on heavy paper, or 1 different paper such as colored paper. 2 3 4 5 Windows (1) Macintosh (1) (2) (3) (2) (3) (1) Select [Printer Features]. (2) Select [Different Paper]. (3) Select cover insertion settings. Select the print setting, paper tray, and
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    saved. • A maximum of 5 files can be saved. Windows (1) Macintosh (2) (1) PRINTER (2) (1) Click the [Job Handling] tab. (2) Select the retention setting. Click the [Retention] checkbox . Select the retention method in "Retention Settings". To enter a password (5 to 8 digit number), click the
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    the job without printing it. Selecting "No Print" returns you to step 1. ] keys. 5 Press the [OK] key. The print job is printed or deleted. If a password is set, the job will be printed or deleted after you enter the
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    wish to print is not available, you can print directly to the machine without using the printer driver. The file types (and corresponding extensions) that can be printed directly are shown below. File if the file is listed in the above table. • A password-protected PDF file cannot be printed. 57
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    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 commercially available USB flash memory and connect the
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    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 from your computer by
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    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 Orientation N-Up Number of pages 1-999 Yes 2,4,6,8,9,16 1-999 Yes 2,4,6,8,9,16 1-999
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    of each function in Windows PPD and Macintosh PPD vary depending on the operating system version and the software application. *2 The horizontal and vertical proportion cannot be set separately. *3 Only Mac OS X v10.4 can be used. *4 Only landscape documents are supported. *5 Horizontal mode only
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    you are unable to solve the problem using the troubleshooting guide, turn off the power switch and unplug the machine, and contact your SHARP Service Department. "**-**" represents a code THE PAPER TRAY 2 (Option 73 REPLACING THE TONER CARTRIDGE 74 REPLACING THE TONER COLLECTION CONTAINER 76 62
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    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 The machine does not operate. Cause and solution The machine is not plugged into a power outlet. → Plug
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    TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Paper misfeed. Paper size for a paper tray cannot be set. A print width of the paper. → Adjust the guides to match the width of the paper. If the paper guide presses too hard against the paper, a misfeed may occur. Adjust the guide so that it lightly contacts the paper. The
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    TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Windows XP, click the "start" button, and then click "Printers and Faxes". 2 If the "SHARP MX-XXXX" printer driver icon is shown but you still cannot print, the printer driver Software Setup Guide to change it in the printer driver. The back side, toner will not adhere well to the
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    TROUBLESHOOTING Problem setting is not correct. → Click the "Main" tab in the printer driver setup screen, and verify if the "Image Orientation" option is set to positions → If the fusing unit release levers are not returned, poor toner adhesion, smudging, and lines may occur. Be sure to press both
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    as instructed by the message. Message Maintenance required. Call for service. Action Maintenance required soon. Contact your SHARP Service Department. (Maintenance icon) Obtain replacement toner. The toner cartridge must be replaced soon. Install the toner cartridge. Replace waste box. Change
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    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
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    TROUBLESHOOTING If you were able to remove the misfed paper 3 Close the auxiliary tray and then the bypass tray, grasp the side cover open/close handle,
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    TROUBLESHOOTING Misfeed in the paper feed area A 1 Carefully remove the misfed paper. Turn the roller rotating knob in the direction of easier removal. Fusing unit release levers 2 Lower the part with the green label that protrudes from the fusing unit paper guide, and open the fusing unit paper
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    TROUBLESHOOTING do not touch or damage the transfer belt. • Be careful about unfixed toner on the misfed paper not to soil your hands or clothes. 4 If the green label that protrudes from the fusing unit paper guide, and close the fusing unit paper guide. 6 Lift the fusing unit release levers, to
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    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
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    TROUBLESHOOTING MISFEED IN THE PAPER TRAY 1 Note Make sure that there is no misfed paper in the tray before pulling it out. (p.69) 1 Open the side
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    out. After removing the toner cartridge, do not shake it or tap on it. Doing so Caution may cause toner to leak from the cartridge. Put the old cartridge immediately in the box of the new cartridge. Keep used toner cartridges (do not discard them). Note Your service technician will collect used
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    TROUBLESHOOTING 3 Take out the new toner cartridge. Shake it vertically five or six times. When holding the toner cartridge, do not grasp the shutter. This may Caution cause toner to leak. 4 Insert the toner cartridge along the guides until it locks in place. If there is any dirt or dust on the
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    that occurs during printing. When the toner collection container becomes full, the message "Replace waste box" will appear. • Do not throw the toner collection container into fire. Toner may fly out and cause burns. Caution • Store the toner collection container out of the reach of children. 1 Pull
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    TROUBLESHOOTING 5 Install a new toner collection container. Push the toner collection container in completely. 6 Close the front cover. Note You cannot close the front cover when the toner collection container is not attached. 7 Replace tray 1. 77
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    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 function menu screen. The total output
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    If black lines or colored lines appear, use the charger cleaner to clean the main charger. 1 Procedure of "REPLACING THE TONER COLLECTION CONTAINER" (p.76), release the toner collection container. 2 Grasp the green knob to release the lock and gently remove the charger cleaner. 3 Gently push the
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    • If this does not solve the problem, pull the knob out and push it back in 2 more times. • When pulling and pushing the knob to clean the charger, pull and push the knob slowly from one end to the other. • Touching the waste toner outlet or the toner collection container may soil your hands
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    the cleaning tool on the inner side, spread across the top of the claw. (3) Hook the cleaning tool to the claw. 7 Procedure of "REPLACING THE TONER COLLECTION CONTAINER" (p.76), push the toner collection container into the machine. 81
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    ] 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 contrast to the default setting, press the [C] key. 5 Press the [SPECIAL FUNCTION] key ( ). You will return to the base screen. 82
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    are programming the administrator password, enter the factory default code. (Refer to the Start Guide) • " " appears for each digit that you enter. • The mode select screen will appear with "Change Admin PW" selected. 5 Press the [OK] key. The administrator password change screen appears. 6 Enter
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    's system settings. Program name Change Admin PW Change Admin PW Initial Setting Date & Time Preheat Mode Enter Auto Power Shut-Off after the Remote Job Toner Save Mode Page 88 88 88 88 88 88 88 Tone Adjustments Return to Default Security Settings IPsec Settings Initialize Private Data and Data in Machine
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    beginning on p.88. Some settings contain an additional level of settings (a settings screen). Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Change Admin PW Administrator Password Initial Setting Date & Time Set Daylight Saving Time Printer Notice Page Network Confirmation of Network Connection Type Wired
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    Settings Level 2 Auto Power Shut-Off Auto Power Shut-Off Timer Preheat Mode Enter Auto Power Shut-Off after the Remote Job Toner Save Mode User Info. Print Easy Calibration Tone Adjustments Return to Default IPsec Settings Initialize Private Data and Data in Machine SYSTEM SETTINGS Level 3 86
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    or [ ] key and press the [OK] key. 3 Enter the administrator password with the numeric keys. • " " appears for each digit that you enter with the [ ] or [ ] key. 7 Press the [OK] key and follow the instructions in the setting screen. Several settings will have checkboxes in front of them. To enable a
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    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] to
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    wireless LAN) This sets connection using wireless infrastructure mode. Manual Input of SSID Enter up to 32 half-width characters for wireless connection. WEP WPA Personal WPA2 Personal 5 half-width numeric digits, 10 hexadecimal (64 bit) digits, 13 half-width numeric digits, or 26 hexadecimal
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    entered or an invalid account number is entered. This setting is only effective when "User Authentication" has been enabled. The function is initially enabled (factory default setting). Note Pages printed by invalid account numbers are added to the page count of "Others" (account number). 90
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    , and press the [OK] key. Fusing Control The temperature of toner fusing is controlled according to the weight of the paper that is is pressed. Time selections are "0 sec.", "10 sec.", "20 sec.", "60 sec.", "90 sec." and "120 sec.". The factory default setting is 60 seconds. Select "Auto Clear"
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    to operate (factory default setting). Disable min.", "5 min.", "10 min.", "15 min.", Toner Save Mode You can reduce the amount of toner used for printing. Note Toner Save Mode is only effective when the machine's printer driver is not used. When the printer driver is used, the printer driver
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    SYSTEM SETTINGS Color Adjustments This machine provides the color adjustment ways as shown below. Easy Calibration and Tone Adjustments The machine has two color adjustment functions. Use the appropriate function depending on the situation. • Easy Calibration Use to fit the gray balance. This
  • Sharp MX-C300P | Operation Guide - Page 94
    and Bk (Black). Initially the setting screen for [Low] level appears. You can change the screen for [Middle] and [High] with [ ][ ] keys. Factory default number for each color is set to "4" respectively. Increasing the number will make the print darker and decreasing the number will make it lighter
  • Sharp MX-C300P | Operation Guide - Page 95
    , the administrator can configure the machine's settings, and passwords. Only the administrator is allowed to configure these settings. on your computer. Supported browsers: Internet Explorer: Netscape Navigator: Firefox: 6.0 or higher (Windows®) 9 (Windows®) 2.0 or higher (Windows®) 2 In the
  • Sharp MX-C300P | Operation Guide - Page 96
    Device Status Shows the current status of the machine, paper trays, output trays, toner and other supplies, and page counts. Out of paper and other warnings appear (5) Admin Mode To open the Web pages for the administrator, click here and then enter the administrator's user name and password. "ABOUT
  • Sharp MX-C300P | Operation Guide - Page 97
    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. ● "PCL Settings" (p.99): PCL symbol set, font, line feed code, and other settings
  • Sharp MX-C300P | Operation Guide - Page 98
    or [Landscape] when the image is longer in the horizontal direction. Set the default paper size used for printing. Set the type of paper used for printing. so as to allow binding at the top. (Only for models that support two-sided printing.) Set the color mode used for printing. Set whether the
  • Sharp MX-C300P | Operation Guide - Page 99
    FF Description 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]. This specifies which PCL font to use for printing. One font can be specified from among the internal fonts. The factory
  • Sharp MX-C300P | Operation Guide - Page 100
    " (p.104) (3) (2)Passwords To protect the Web site, the system administrator can establish passwords. Enter a password that (4) you would be disabled for greater security and port numbers can be changed. (7)Services Configure information concerning the e-mail system. "SMTP SETUP" (p.104)
  • Sharp MX-C300P | Operation Guide - Page 101
    entries will be stored. Note If you need to configure advanced settings for the SMTP, and DNS servers, follow the procedures below. Click [Services] in the menu frame to display the services setup screen. Select the desired server and then configure the required parameters for that server. 101
  • Sharp MX-C300P | Operation Guide - Page 102
    . 2 Enter the current password in "Admin Password". When establishing a password for the first time, enter "admin" in "Admin Password". Note Be sure to enter "admin" in lower case (passwords are case sensitive). 3 Enter passwords in "User Password" and "Admin Password". • A maximum of 7 characters
  • Sharp MX-C300P | Operation Guide - Page 103
    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 temperature of toner fusing is controlled according to the weight of the paper that is used
  • Sharp MX-C300P | Operation Guide - Page 104
    .) and error conditions (paper misfeed, out of paper, out of toner, etc.) via e-mail to the administrator of the machine or the system administrator or other person familiar with the network. 1 Click [Services] in the menu frame. The "Services Setup" screen will appear. 2 Click [SMTP]. 3 Enter the
  • Sharp MX-C300P | Operation Guide - Page 105
    Now]. ALERTS MESSAGE SETUP Use the alert message function to send alert information, such as empty toner and paper and trouble including paper misfeeds, to specified destinations when such problems occur. The destinations can be set for administrators and dealers respectively. To set up the alert
  • Sharp MX-C300P | Operation Guide - Page 106
    the open source software and for obtaining the GPL, LGPL, and other license agreement information, visit the following website: http://sharp-world.com/products/copier/source/download/index.html We are unable to answer any questions about the source code for the open source software. The source code
  • Sharp MX-C300P | Operation Guide - Page 107
    Windows®, Windows® XP, Windows Server® 2003, Windows Vista®, Windows Server® 2008, Windows® 7, Windows® 8, Windows® 8.1, Windows countries. • Apple, Macintosh, Mac OS, AppleTalk, EtherTalk and Corporation. • Sharpdesk is a trademark of Sharp Corporation. • All other trademarks and copyrights
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