Sharp MX M260 User Manual

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Chapter 1
BEFORE USING THE MACHINE
This chapter contains basic information that should be read before using the machine.
PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS
Exterior
Reversing single pass feeder (RSPF) (optional)
Place the original(s) that you wish to scan face up
here. (p.24)
Document cover (optional)
Place an original on the document glass and close 
the document cover before copying starts.
Document glass
Place an original that you wish to scan face down 
here. (p.23)
Powe r switch
Press to turn the machine...

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Interior
Bypass tray
Regular paper and special paper (such as 
transparency film) can be fed from the bypass tray. 
(p.19)
Bypass tray extension
Pull out the bypass tray extension before placing 
paper in the bypass tray. (p.19)
Toner cartridge lock release lever
Use to unlock the toner cartridge. (p.134)
Toner cartridge
Contains toner. (p.134)
Roller rotating knob
Turn to remove misfed paper. (p.129)
Photoconductive drum
Copy images are formed on the photoconductive 
drum....

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OPERATION PANEL
Touch panel
The machine status, messages and touch keys are 
displayed on the panel. The display will show the 
status of printing, copying or network scanning 
according to the mode that is selected. For details 
see the next page.
Mode select keys and indicators
Use to change modes and the corresponding 
display on the touch panel.
[COPY] key
Press to select copy mode.
[PRINT] key/ONLINE indicator/
DATA indicator
Press to select print mode.
ONLINE...

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TOUCH PANEL
Using the touch panel
[Example 1]
Items on the touch panel 
are selected by touching 
the key associated with 
the item. A beep will 
sound to confirm that the 
item was selected and 
the key will be 
highlighted.
* A double-beep is 
sounded when an 
invalid key is touched.
[Example 2]
Keys which are greyed 
out cannot be selected. 
The confirmation beeps can be disabled in the 
administrator settings. (See 6. SYSTEM SETTINGS 
(ADMINISTRATOR).)
The touch panel...

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Job status screen (common to copy, print, network scan and fax)
This screen appears when the [JOB STATUS] key on the operation panel is pressed.
A job list showing the current job and the stored jobs or a list showing completed jobs can be displayed.
The contents of jobs can be viewed and jobs can be deleted from the queue. The following screen shows the job 
queue for print jobs.
Job list
Shows stored jobs and the job currently being 
executed. Touch one of keys  to   in...

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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.
When the power switch is turned to the ON position, 
the message WARMING UP. A COPYING JOB CAN 
BE SET NOW. will appear in the message display and 
the machine will start warming up. When READY TO 
COPY. appears, the machine is ready to copy. Copy 
settings can be selected during warm-up.
 If auditing mode is enabled, ENTER YOUR 
ACCOUNT NUMBER. will appear. When a valid...

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INITIAL SETTINGS
The machine reverts to the initial settings when it is first turned on, when the [CLEAR ALL] key ( ) is pressed, or the 
preset auto clear time elapses after the last copy is made in any mode. When the machine reverts to the initial 
settings, all settings and functions selected to that point are cancelled. The auto clear time can be changed in the 
administrator settings. (See 6. SYSTEM SETTINGS (ADMINISTRATOR).)
The initial settings that appear in the...

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LOADING PAPER
When a tray runs out of paper, a message appears in the touch panel. Load paper in the tray.
PAPER
The specifications for the types and sizes of paper that can be loaded in the paper trays are shown below.
For best results, use only SHARP recommended paper.
*1A5 (5-1/2 x 8-1/2) size paper can only be loaded in tray 1 and the bypass tray.
*2B5 size paper cannot be loaded in tray 2 (However, B5R paper can be loaded.).
*3When loading paper larger than A4 (8-1/2 x 11) size, do not use paper...

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Special papers
Follow these guidelines when using special papers.
Envelopes
Do not use the following envelopes (Misfeeds will 
occur.).
 Envelopes with metal tabs, clasps, strings, holes, or 
windows.
 Envelopes with rough fibers, carbon paper, or glossy 
surfaces.
 Envelopes with two or more flaps.
 Envelopes with tape, film, or paper attached to the 
flap.
 Envelopes with a fold in the flap.
 Envelopes with glue on the flap to be moistened for 
sealing.
 Envelopes with...

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LOADING PAPER
Make sure that the machine is not copying, printing, or printing a received fax, and then follow these steps to load paper.
Loading the paper in the paper tray
1Pull out the paper tray until it stops.
If you are loading the 
same size of paper as 
was loaded previously, 
go to step 4. If you are 
loading a different size of 
paper, continue with the 
following step.
2Squeeze the lock lever of the front 
guide and slide the front guide to 
match the width of the...