Sharp MX 2600N User Manual

MODEL:
Faxing
Using the fax function.
Before using the machine
Functions of the machine and 
procedures for placing originals and 
loading paper.
Copying
Using the copy function.
Printing
Using the printer function.
Scanning
Using the scan function.
Document filing
Storing jobs as files on the hard 
drive.
System settings
Configuring settings to make the 
machine easier to use.
Troubleshooting
Frequently asked questions and 
how to clear paper misfeeds.
MX-2600N
MX-3100N
DIGITAL FULL COLOUR...

OPERATION MANUALS AND HOW TO USE THEM
3 printed manuals and a manual in PDF format are provided with the machine.
Printed manuals
To send a scanned image
To use Internet fax
Scanning (page 79)
Quick Start Guide
                                     (this manual)
Software Setup 
Guide / Sharpdesk
Installation Guide
To learn the parts of the machine and how to use them 
To load paper
Before using the machine (page 7)
To make a copy
Copying (page 23)
What is document filing?
What is it used for?
Document...

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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 function often, so Id like to save paper.
Use either table of contents as appropriate based on what you want to know.
BEFORE USING THE MACHINE
COPIER
PRINTER
FACSIMILESCANNER / INTERNET FAX
DOCUMENT FILING
SYSTEM SETTINGS...

2
CHECKING THE IP ADDRESS
To check the IP address of the machine, print out the all custom setting list in the system settings.
1Press the [SYSTEM SETTINGS] key.
2Select 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 All 
Custom Setting List.
The IP address is shown in the list that is printed.
SYSTEM
SETTINGS
Print
Print
Print
Print
System SettingsList Print (User)
All Custom Setting List:
Sending Address List:
Printer...

3
ACCESSING THE WEB SERVER IN THE 
MACHINE
When the machine is connected to a network, the machines built-in Web server can be accessed from a Web 
browser on your computer.
Opening the Web pages
Downloading the Operation Guide
The Operation Guide, which is a more detailed manual, can be downloaded from the machines Web pages.
Access the Web server in the machine to open 
the Web pages.
Start a Web browser on a computer that is 
connected to the same network as the machine 
and enter the IP address of...

4
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHECKING THE IP ADDRESS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
ACCESSING THE WEB SERVER IN THE MACHINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
OPERATION PANEL  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

5
BASE SCREEN OF FAX MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
SENDING A FAX. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
CHANGING THE SIZE OF A FAX  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
CHANGING THE EXPOSURE  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

6
DOCUMENT FILING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
QUICKLY SAVING A JOB (Quick File) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
APPENDING INFORMATION WHEN STORING A FILE (File)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
SAVING A DOCUMENT ONLY (Scan to HDD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
PRINTING...

Before using the machineBefore using the machine
7
This section provides general information about the machine, including the 
names and functions of the parts of the machine and its peripheral devices, 
and the procedures for placing originals and loading paper.
XPART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  8
XOPERATION PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
XUSING THE TOUCH PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
XUSER AUTHENTICATION . . . . . . . . ....

8
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) Document glass
This is used to scan books and other originals that 
cannot be scanned using the automatic document 
feeder.
(5) Output tray (centre tray)
Copy jobs and print jobs are delivered to this tray.
(When a...