Sharp MX M260 User Manual

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COPY FUNCTIONS
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5Make sure that a suitable paper size is 
automatically selected, or select 
another size using the [PAPER 
SELECT] key.
6Select the number of copies and any 
other desired copy settings, and then 
press the [START] key ( ).
The original for the front 
side is scanned.
7Remove the first original and then place 
the original for the back side on the 
document glass. Close the RSPF and 
then press the [START] key ( ). 
To cancel automatic 
two-sided copying, press 
the [CLEAR] key ( )....

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EXPOSURE ADJUSTMENT
SELECTING THE ORIGINAL IMAGE TYPE AND 
MANUALLY ADJUSTING THE EXPOSURE
[AUTO] is selected by default for automatic adjustment of the exposure according to the original. If you wish to 
specify the original image type or manually adjust the exposure, place the original in the RSPF or on the document 
glass, check the paper size, and then perform the following steps.
1Touch the [EXPOSURE] key.
2Select [TEXT], [TEXT/PHOTO], or 
[PHOTO] as appropriate for the 
original.
Selecting the...

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REDUCTION/ENLARGEMENT/ZOOM
There are three ways to enlarge and reduce copies:
●Automatic ratio selection according to the paper size ........................... AUTOMATIC RATIO SELECTION (below)
●Specifying a ratio with the reduce key, enlarge key, or zoom key ..................MANUAL RATIO SELECTION (p.32)
●Separately selecting vertical and horizontal ratios ........................................................... XY ZOOM copying (p.33)
Ratios that can be selected vary depending on the following...

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COPY FUNCTIONS
MANUAL RATIO SELECTION
There are five (four) preset reduction ratios and five (four) preset enlargement ratios.
In addition, the [ZOOM] keys ( ,  ) can be pressed to select the ratio in increments of 1%.
1Place the original(s). (p.23, p.24)
2Touch the [COPY RATIO] key.
3Use the [MENU] key to select menu 
[ ] or menu [ ] for copy ratio 
selection.
Menu

Preset reduction keys :70%, 81%, 86% (64%, 
77%)

Preset enlargement keys :115%, 122%, 141% 
(121%, 129%)
 [100%] key 100%
Menu

Preset...

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COPY FUNCTIONS
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6Make sure that a suitable paper size is 
automatically selected, or select 
another size using the [PAPER 
SELECT] key.
If AUTO PAPER 
SELECT is enabled, the 
appropriate copy paper 
size is automatically 
selected based on the 
original size and selected 
copy ratios.
7Select the number of copies and any 
other desired copy settings, and then 
press the [START] key ( ).
SELECTING THE VERTICAL AND HORIZONTAL COPY 
RATIOS SEPARATELY (XY ZOOM copying)
The XY ZOOM feature allows the...

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COPY FUNCTIONS
4Touch the [X] key.
The [X] key is selected 
(highlighted) by default, 
so there is normally no 
need to perform this step 
(Go to step 5.).
If the [X] key is not 
highlighted, perform this 
step.
5Use the reduction, enlargement, and 
[ZOOM] keys ( / ) to change the 
copy ratio in the horizontal (X) 
direction.
A fixed ratio key will not 
become highlighted 
when touched.
The [ZOOM] keys 
( / ) can be used to 
change the ratio in 
increments of 1%
Touch the   key to 
increase the ratio,...

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INTERRUPTING A COPY RUN
A copy run can be temporarily interrupted to allow another copy job to be performed. When the other job is finished, 
the copy run will resume using the original copy settings.
1Press the [INTERRUPT] key ( ) to 
interrupt the copy run.
The [INTERRUPT] key 
( ) blinks until the 
machine is ready for the 
interrupt job, after which 
it lights steadily.
If you decide to cancel 
the interrupt job while 
selecting settings, press 
the [INTERRUPT] key 
().
2Remove the previous...

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Chapter 3
CONVENIENT COPY FUNCTIONS
This chapter explains special finishing functions and other convenient functions. 
COPY FINISHING FUNCTIONS
This section explains the sort, group, and offset functions, as well as the staple sort function which is used to staple 
output collated with the sort function when a finisher is installed.
SORT COPY
This function is used to collate sets of copies. Copies 
can be output to the job separator tray, or the offset 
tray or right tray (output tray unit) of the...

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CONVENIENT COPY FUNCTIONS
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1Place the originals in the RSPF or on 
the document glass. (p.23, p.24)
If originals are placed in 
the RSPF, the sort 
function is automatically 
selected. (To disable this 
function, see the 6. 
SYSTEM SETTINGS 
(ADMINISTRATOR).)
Example: 5 sets of copies or 5 copies per page of 3 
originals
2Touch the [OUTPUT] key.
3Touch the [SORT] or [GROUP] key.
4Touch the output tray that you wish to 
use.
The output tray can only 
be selected when a job 
separator or finisher is...

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CONVENIENT COPY FUNCTIONS
STAPLE SORT
 (when the finisher (MX-FN13) is installed)
This function collates the copies, staples each set, and delivers the sets to the offset tray. The staple sort function 
can only be used when a finisher is installed.
ORIENTATION OF THE ORIGINAL AND STAPLING 
POSITIONS
Using the RSPF
Insert the originals face up.
Using the document glass
Place each original face down.
When copying B4 or A3 (8-1/2 x 14 or 11 x 17) vertically oriented originals, the copies will be stapled...