Sharp MX M160 User Manual

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BEFORE USING THE PRODUCT
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Special paper
Follow these guidelines when using special paper.
 Use SHARP recommended transparency film and label sheets. Using other than SHARP recommended paper 
may result in misfeeds or smudges on the output.
 There are many varieties of special paper available on the market, and some cannot be used with this machine. 
Before using special paper, contact your authorised service representative.
 Before using other than SHARP recommended paper, make a test copy to see if...

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BEFORE USING THE PRODUCT
Loading paper in the bypass tray
1Open the bypass tray.
Pull out the bypass tray 
extension to load B4 and A3 
(8-1/2 x 14 and 11 x 17) size 
paper.
2Set the bypass tray guides to the 
paper width.
3Insert the copy paper (print side 
down) all the way into the bypass tray.
Make sure that the print side of 
the paper is face down.
To prevent a misfeed, verify 
once more that the bypass tray 
guides are adjusted to the width 
of the paper.
Important points when inserting 
paper...

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BEFORE USING THE PRODUCT
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CHANGING THE PAPER SIZE SETTING OF A TRAY
If the size of the loaded paper is different from the size shown in the display, follow the steps below to change the 
paper size setting of the tray.
The paper size setting cannot be changed during copying, printing, fax printing (when the fax option is installed), or 
interrupt copying, 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 copying,...

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BEFORE USING THE PRODUCT
DISABLING (ENABLING) AUTO TRAY SWITCHING
When auto tray switching is enabled and paper runs out during copying or printing, the job will continue using paper 
from a different tray if that tray has the same size of paper in the same orientation. (This function does not operate 
when using the bypass tray or when a fax is being printed.) This function has been enabled at the factory. If you 
prefer to disable the function, follow the steps below.
1Press the [SPECIAL FUNCTION]...

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AUDITING MODE
When auditing mode is enabled, a count is kept of the pages printed by each account. The page counts can be 
viewed in the display.
This function is enabled in the system settings. (For the counts in copy, print, and scan modes, see page 79. For the 
counts in fax mode, see the Operation manual (for facsimile) that accompanies the optional facsimile expansion 
kit.)
NUMBER OF ACCOUNTS IN AUDITING MODE
USING AUDITING MODE
When auditing mode is turned on, the account number entry screen...

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TROUBLESHOOTING AND 
MAINTENANCE
This chapter explains general troubleshooting and maintenance procedures such as removing misfeeds, replacing 
the toner cartridge, and cleaning the machine, as well as troubleshooting for the copy function. For troubleshooting 
for the fax function, printer function, and scanner function, see the respective manuals for each function.
TROUBLESHOOTING
MACHINE/COPYING PROBLEMS
The machine does not operate....

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TROUBLESHOOTING
MACHINE/COPYING PROBLEMS
Check the following troubleshooting list before requesting service as many problems can be fixed by the user. If you 
are unable to solve the problem by checking the list, turn off the power switch, unplug the power cord.
Problems related to general use of the machine and copying are described below.
If a problem occurs in printer or scanner mode, see the Operation manual (for printer and scanner). If a problem 
occurs in fax mode, see the Operation manual...

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TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE
The paper size used for the 
copy is different from the 
selected paper size 
(part of the image is cut off 
or too much of the page is 
blank).The original was placed in the wrong position.
→Place the original correctly.45
An appropriate ratio was not used for the size of the original 
and the size of the paper.
→Press the [AUTO IMAGE] key to select the appropriate copy ratio based 
on the original and copy sizes.52
The size of paper loaded in the tray was changed...

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The original size is not 
automatically selected or 
the copy is not made on 
paper that matches the size 
of the original.
Was the SPF (or document cover) opened completely when the 
original was placed on the document glass?
→Open the SPF completely and then place the original on the document glass. 
Close the SPF (or document cover).45
The original is curled or folded.
→The original size cannot be correctly detected if the original is curled or 
folded. Straighten...

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INDICATORS AND DISPLAY MESSAGES
If one of the following messages appears in the display, take prompt action as instructed by the message.
< >: Tray number
< >: Size of paper that should be loaded
MessageAction
(Maintenance icon) It is time for regular maintenance. Contact your authorised service 
representative.
(Developer replacement required 
icon)Developer is required. Contact your authorised service representative as 
soon as possible.
Maintenance required. Call for 
service.Maintenance required...