Sharp MX M260 User Manual

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BEFORE USING THE MACHINE
1
Loading paper in the bypass tray
1Unfold the bypass tray.
To enable correct 
detection of the paper 
size, be sure to pull out  
the bypass tray 
extension.
2Set the paper guides to the copy 
paper width.
3Insert the copy paper (print side 
down) all the way into the bypass tray.
Important points when inserting paper in the bypass tray
 Be sure to place A6 size paper or envelopes 
horizontally as shown in the following diagram.
 Load the paper with the print side facing down.
 When loading envelopes, make sure that they are 
straight and flat and do not have loosely glued 
construction flaps (not the closure flap).
 When adding paper, first remove any paper 
remaining in the bypass tray, combine it with the 
paper to be added, and then reload as a single 
stack. The paper to be added must be the same size 
and type as the paper already in the bypass tray.
 Do not use paper that is smaller than the original 
image. This may cause smudges or unclean images.
 Do not use paper that has already been printed on 
by a laser printer or plain paper fax machine. This 
may cause smudges or unclean images.
Landscape 
orientationPortrait 
orientation
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BEFORE USING THE MACHINE
CHANGING A TRAY’S PAPER TYPE AND PAPER SIZE 
SETTINGS 
When you change the paper in a tray, follow the steps below to change the tray’s paper type and paper size settings.
The settings cannot be changed when operation has stopped because the paper ran out or a misfeed occurred, or 
when an interrupt copy job is being performed.
Even in copy mode, the settings cannot be changed while a print job or received fax is being printed.
1Load paper in the tray as explained in 
Loading the paper in the paper tray 
(p.18).
2Press the [SYSTEM SETTINGS] key.
The system settings  
menu screen will appear.
3Touch the [TRAY SETTINGS] key.
The tray settings screen 
will appear.
4Select the tray in which you loaded 
paper.
For the tray numbers, 
see PAPER (p.16).
If the desired tray does 
not appear in the display, 
use the   key or   key 
to scroll until it appears.
5Select the size and type of paper that 
is loaded in the tray.
The currently selected paper type will be highlighted.
 To change the paper type selection, touch the 
appropriate type key.
 To change the paper size selection, touch the 
appropriate size key.

To change the displayed size selections to inch sizes, 
touch [AB INCH].
6Touch the [OK] key.
7A message appears prompting you to 
check the paper in the tray. Check the 
paper and then touch the [OK] key.
You will return to the tray settings screen.
 A5 (5-1/2 x 8-1/2) size paper can only be set for tray 1.
 B5 size paper cannot be set for tray 2 (However, B5R size paper can be set.).
 Tray settings for trays other than the bypass tray can be prohibited in the administrator settings. (See 6. 
SYSTEM SETTINGS (ADMINISTRATOR).)Note
JOB STATUS
CAN
FA XD ATA
LINE
D ATA
SYSTEM SETTINGS
TOTAL COUNT
TRAY SETTINGSADDRES
CONTRO
KEYBOARD
SELECTADMI
CONTRA
TRAY 1
TRAY 2
TRAY 3
PLAIN / B5
PLAIN / A3
TYPE / SIZE
PLAIN / A4
CUSTOM SETTINGSTRAY 1 TYPE/SIZE SETTING
TYPE
RECYCLED
PLAIN
COLOUR
LETTER HEADA3B4
B5A4R
A5
B5R
A4
OK
SIZEABINCH
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BEFORE USING THE MACHINE
1
Setting the paper type in the bypass tray
Use either of the following two methods to set the bypass trays paper type setting.
From the [SYSTEM SETTINGS] key
1Load paper in the bypass tray as 
explained in Loading paper in the 
bypass tray (p.19).
2Press the [SYSTEM SETTINGS] key.
The system settings 
menu screen will appear.
3Touch the [TRAY SETTINGS] key.
The tray settings screen 
will appear.
Touch the display 
switching key to switch 
the screen.
4Touch the [BYPASS TRAY] key. 
5Select the type of paper that is loaded 
in the tray.
JAPANESE P/C refers to official postcards used in 
Japan.
6Touch the [OK] key.
You will return to the tray settings screen.
From the [PAPER SELECT] key
1Load paper in the bypass tray as 
explained in Loading paper in the 
bypass tray (p.19).
2Touch the [PAPER SELECT] key.
3Touch the paper type selection key.
4Select the paper type.
JAPANESE P/C refers to official postcards used in 
Japan.
5Touch the [PAPER SELECT] key.
You will return to the main screen of copy mode.
JOB STATUS
CAN
FA XD ATA
LINE
D ATA
SYSTEM SETTINGS
TOTAL COUNT
TRAY SETTINGSADDRES
CONTRO
KEYBOARD
SELECTADMI
CONTRA
TRAY 4
BYPASS
TRAY
TYPE / SIZE
PLAIN
PLAIN / A3 
SYSTEM SETTINGSBYPASS TRAY TYPE SETTINGSELECT THE PAPER TYPE.
RECYCLED
PLAIN
COLOUR
HEAVY PAPERTHIN PAPER
LETTER HEAD
LABELS
TRANSPARENCY
ENVELOPEJAPANESE P/C
OK
EXPOSURE
AUTO   A4
PAPER SELECT
100%
READY TO COPY.
AUTOEXPOSURE
PAPER SELECT
100%COPY RATIO
A3
0
PLAIN
EXTRA IMAGE
ADJUST
RECYCLEDPLAIN
A4
B4
READY TO COPY.
AUTOEXPOSURE
PAPER SELECT
100%COPY RATIO
0
RECYCLED
PLAIN
COLOUR
HEAVY PAPERTHIN PAPER
LETTER HEAD
LABELS
JAPANESE P/C
TRANSPARENCY
ENVELOPE
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Chapter 2
COPY FUNCTIONS
This chapter explains basic copying functions such as normal copying, reduction or enlargement, and exposure 
adjustment.
MAIN SCREEN OF COPY MODE
The main screen of copy mode shows messages, keys, and settings that are used for copying. Touch a key to make 
a selection. The main screen of copy mode appears when the [COPY] key is pressed (Except when the system 
settings screen appears.).
Message display
Status messages are displayed here.
Copy number display
Displays the selected number of copies before the 
[START] key ( ) is pressed or the number of 
remaining copies after the [START] key ( ) is 
pressed. A single copy can be made when 0 is 
displayed.
[2-SIDED COPY] key (p.28)
Touch to open the duplex copy mode setting screen.
[OUTPUT] key (p.36)
Touch to select sort, group, staple sort, and other 
output settings.
[SPECIAL MODES] key (p.40)
Touch to open the special modes selection screen.
[INFORMATION] icon
The [INFORMATION] icon appears in the base 
screen when one or more special modes are 
selected.
Original feed display
This appears when an original is placed in the 
RSPF.Paper size display
This shows the location of the paper trays, the size of 
the paper in the trays.   indicates whether or not 
there is paper. A paper tray can be touched to change 
the paper tray selection.
Original size display
Displays the original size only when an original is 
placed for copying. 
Exposure display
Displays the icon of the selected exposure type 
and the exposure scale.
[EXPOSURE] key (p.30)
Use this key to adjust the copy exposure.
Paper select display
Displays the selected paper size. When auto paper 
select mode is selected, AUTO appears when 
auto paper select mode is selected.
[PAPER SELECT] key (p.23, p.27)
Use this key to select the paper size.
Copy ratio display
Displays the selected copy ratio.
[COPY RATIO] key (p.32)
Use this key to select the copy ratio.
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10
11
12
13
14
15
A4
A4A4
A4
A3 The message will vary depending on 
the country and the region.
 The screen will vary depending on the 
equipment installed.
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2
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4
5
6
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2
NORMAL COPYING
COPYING FROM THE DOCUMENT GLASS
1Open the document cover/RSPF and 
place the original face down on the 
document glass.
[How to place the original]
Align the corner or the original with the tip of the arrow 
( ) at the left rear corner of the glass as shown in the 
illustration.
2Close the document cover/RSPF.
The original size appears 
in the touch panel.
After placing the original, 
be sure to close the 
document cover/ RSPF. 
If left open, parts outside 
of the original will be 
copied black, causing 
excessive use of toner.
3Make sure that the same size of paper as 
the original is automatically selected.
The selected tray is 
highlighted. If the tray 
contains a different size of 
paper than the original, 
LOAD xxxx PAPER. will 
appear.
Even if the message above is displayed, copying can 
be performed using the selected paper tray.
Manually selecting the paper size (paper tray)
If auto paper selection is disabled in the administrator 
settings, or if you wish to use a different size of paper 
than the original, touch the [PAPER SELECT] key and 
select the paper tray with the desired paper size.  (The 
selected paper will be highlighted and the paper selecting 
screen will close.)
To close the screen without selecting a paper size, touch 
the [PAPER SELECT] key again.
4Select the number of copies and any 
other desired copy settings, and then 
press the [START] key ( ).
 The number in the copy quantity display will 
decrease by 1 each time a copy is made.
 If you are only making a single copy, the copy can be 
made with the copy number display showing 0.
 To clear a mistake, press the [CLEAR] key ( ).
If AUDITING MODE (p.95) has been enabled, enter your 5-digit account number.Note
If the original size is not automatically 
detected, manually set the original size. (p.48)

A4

B5
B5
A4B4
 A3 
Original scale Original scale
Note
A4
A4
A4A4
A3
To load paper, see LOADING PAPER 
(p.16). If you change the paper size in the 
tray, you will also need to change the trays 
paper size and paper type settings. (p.20)
The paper types for the auto paper selection 
function can be selected, or the function disabled, 
in the administrator settings. (See 6. SYSTEM 
SETTINGS (ADMINISTRATOR).)
 Press the [CLEAR] key ( ) to stop 
copying in the middle of a run.
 To repeat the same copy sequence for a 
different original, simply replace the 
original and press the [START] key ( ).
 If copying stops because the tray has run 
out of paper, you can resume copying by 
touching the [PAPER SELECT] key and 
selecting the bypass tray or a paper tray 
that has the same size and type of paper 
loaded in the same orientation.
Note
READY TO COPY.
AUTOEXPOSURE
PAPER SELECT
100%COPY RATIO
A3
0
PLAIN
EXTRA IMAGE
ADJUST
PLAIN
1.A4
2.B4RECYCLED
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COPY FUNCTIONS
COPYING FROM THE RSPF
1Make sure that an original has not 
been left on the document glass and 
then close the RSPF.
If an original remains on 
the document glass after a 
copy was made, 
REMOVE THE 
ORIGINAL FROM THE 
DOCUMENT GLASS. will 
appear in the touch panel.
2Adjust the original guides to the size 
of the original.
3Place the originals face up in the 
document feeder tray.
Insert the originals all the 
way into the feed slot.
The original size appears 
in the touch panel.
4Make sure that the same size of paper 
as the original is selected.
The selected tray is 
highlighted. If none of the 
trays have the same size 
of paper as the original, 
LOAD xxxx PAPER. 
will appear.
Even if the message above is displayed, copying can 
be performed using the selected paper tray.
5Select the number of copies and any 
other desired copy settings, and then 
press the [START] key ( ).
 The number in the copy quantity display will 
decrease by 1 each time a copy is made.
 If you are only making a single copy, the copy can be 
made with the copy number display showing 0.
 To clear a mistake, press the [CLEAR] key ( ).
Stream feeding mode
If stream feeding mode is enabled in the administrator 
settings, SET ORIGINALS FOR STREAM FEEDING. 
will appear in the touch panel for approximately 5 
seconds after the originals are fed. Any new originals 
placed in the RSPF while this message appears will be 
fed and copied automatically.
Copying a large number of originals
Job Build mode is useful when you need to copy more 
originals that can be placed in the RSPF at once.  For 
information on Job Build mode, see JOB BUILD 
MODE (p.46).
 If AUDITING MODE (p.95) is enabled, enter your 5-digit account number.
 If the RSPF is disabled in the administrator settings, the RSPF cannot be used. See 6. SYSTEM SETTINGS 
(ADMINISTRATOR).Note
 Up to 100 pages (90 g/m2 (24 lbs.)) can 
be inserted at once. The stack of originals 
must not be higher than the indicator line 
on the tray.
 If the original size is not automatically 
detected, manually set the original size. 
(p.48)Note
A4A4A4
A4
A3
 To load paper, see LOADING PAPER 
(p.16). If you change the paper size in the 
tray, you will also need to change the 
trays paper size and paper type settings. 
(p.20) 
 If needed, manually select the paper tray 
that has the desired size of paper as 
explained on page 23.

The paper types for the auto paper selection 
function can be selected, or the function 
disabled, in the administrator settings. (See 6. 
SYSTEM SETTINGS (ADMINISTRATOR).)
 If the original size is larger than the paper 
size, the result of copying from the 
document glass may differ from the result 
of copying from the RSPF. (p.23)
 Press the [CLEAR] key ( ) to stop 
copying in the middle of a run.
 If copying stops because the tray has run 
out of paper, you can resume copying by 
touching the [PAPER SELECT] key and 
selecting the bypass tray or a paper tray 
that has the same size and type of paper 
loaded in the same orientation.
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COPY FUNCTIONS
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POINTS TO NOTE WHEN MAKING COPIES
Document glass and RSPF
 Paper in a different orientation from the original can be selected if the auto paper select or auto image function has 
been selected. In this case, the image of the original will be rotated.
 When copying a book or an original that has been folded or crumpled, press down gently on the document 
cover/RSPF. This will reduce shadow lines caused by uneven contact between the original and the document 
glass.
 When the centre tray counter function is enabled, the number of pages that can be delivered to the output tray is 
limited to 500 (A4 and 8-1/2 x 14 sizes only; the limit for all other sizes is 300 pages.). When the offset function is 
used, the limit is approximately 300 pages. When the limit is reached, copying stops and the [START] key ( ) light 
turns off. Remove the copies from the centre tray and then press the [START] key ( ) to resume copying. The 
centre tray counter function can be disabled in the administrator settings. (See 6. SYSTEM SETTINGS 
(ADMINISTRATOR).)
Originals that can be used in the RSPF
A maximum of 100 sheet originals of equal size (A4, 90g/m2 (8-1/2 x 11, 24 lbs.)) can be placed in the RSPF. 
Originals of different length can be placed together in the RSPF as long the widths are equal; however, some copy 
functions may not operate correctly.
Acceptable originals
Originals of size A5 to A3 (5-1/2 x 8-1/2 to 11 x 17) having a weight of 35g/m2 to 128g/m2 (9 lbs. to 34 lbs.) or 
52g/m2 to 105g/m2 (14 lbs. to 28 lbs.) for two-sided originals can be used.
Other considerations
 Use originals that are within the specified size and weight ranges. Originals outside the specified ranges may 
cause misfeeds.
 Make sure that there are no paper clips or staples on the original.
 If an original has damp spots from correction fluid or ink, or glue from pasteups, be sure it has dried completely 
before using it to make a copy. Otherwise the interior of the RSPF or the document glass may become soiled.
 The following originals cannot be used. These may cause misfeeds, smudging, and unclear images.
 Transparencies, tracing paper, other transparent or translucent paper, photographs
 Carbon paper
 Thermal paper 
 Originals that are creased, folded, or torn
 Glued originals, cut-out originals
 Originals with binder holes
 Originals printed using an ink ribbon (thermal transfer printing), originals printed on thermal transfer paper
Removing the document cover
 To copy large originals like newspaper, remove the document cover.
 To remove it, open the document cover and lift it at a slightly backward angle. To replace the cover, do the 
reverse.
 The RSPF cannot be removed.
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COPY FUNCTIONS
Copying originals of mixed length (Mixed feeding)
When using the RSPF, originals of mixed length can be fed together as long as the width of the originals is the same.
To copy originals of mixed length, follow these steps:
1Touch the [SPECIAL MODES] key.
2Touch the   key and then the 
[ORIGINAL SIZE] key.
3Select the MIX SIZE ORIGINAL 
FEEDING MODE checkbox.
4Touch the [OK] key.
The setting is entered and 
you return to the main 
screen.
The original size icon 
changes to
 () to indicate 
that mixed feeding is 
selected.
Automatic copy image rotation (Rotation copying)
If the originals are placed in a different orientation than the copy paper, the original image will be automatically 
rotated 90
°. (When an image is rotated, a message will be displayed.) If a function is selected that is not suitable for 
rotation, such as enlarging the copy to greater than A4 (8-1/2 x 11) size or margin shift copy, rotation will not be 
possible.
[Example]
 This function operates in both the auto paper select and auto image modes. Rotation copying can be disabled in 
the administrator settings. (See 6. SYSTEM SETTINGS (ADMINISTRATOR).)
2-SIDED COPY
SPECIAL MODES
ORIGINAL
SIZE
CARD SHOT
COV
AL MODES
MANUAL
ORIGINAL SIZE
AUTO
MIX SIZE ORIGINAL FEEDING MODE
OK
When copying is started in mixed feeding 
mode, all originals are scanned before 
copying begins.
OK
A4
Note
Orientation of
the placed originalOrientation of
the loaded paperCopy after rotation
Face down  Face down 
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COPY FUNCTIONS
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BYPASS FEED (special paper)
The bypass tray must be used to feed special papers such as transparency film and labels. The bypass tray can also 
be used to feed standard copy paper.
1Place the original(s). (p.23, p.24)
2Insert the paper (print face down) all 
the way into the bypass tray.
For paper that can be 
used in the bypass tray, 
see PAPER (p.16).
To load paper, see 
Loading paper in the 
bypass tray (p.19).
3Touch the [PAPER SELECT] key or 
the tray in the image of the machine in 
the touch panel, and select the bypass 
tray.
Set the type of paper that 
you loaded in the bypass 
tray. (p.21)
4Select the number of copies and any 
other desired copy settings, and then 
press the [START] key ( ).
Shifting the starting position of copying
When copying on a special size of paper in the bypass tray, the starting position of printing can be shifted vertically 
for fine adjustment of the image position. To adjust the starting position of printing, follow the steps below. This 
function can only be used when feeding special sizes of paper from the bypass tray.
1 Touch the [PAPER SELECT] key and then touch the [EXTRA 
IMAGE ADJUST] key on the bypass tray.
2 Use the   key or   key to adjust the printing position, and 
then touch the [OK] key.
 The position can be adjusted from -10 mm to +10 mm in 0.5 mm 
(-0.5 inch to +0.5 inch in 0.02 inch) increments.

When a setting from -10 mm to -0.5 mm (-0.5 inch to -0.02 inch) is 
selected, the starting position of printing is moved to front from the 
standard position. When a setting from +0.5 mm to +10 mm (+0.02 
inch to +0.5 inch) is selected, the starting position of printing is moved to rear.
EXPOSURE
AUTO   A4
PAPER SELECT
100%
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EXTRA IMAGE ADJUST
TO FRONTTO REAR
OK
0
(-10  10)mm0.0
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AUTOMATIC TWO-SIDED COPYING
Two originals can be automatically copied onto both sides of a single sheet of paper. When the RSPF is used, 
two-sided copies of two-sided originals can easily be made.
USING THE DOCUMENT GLASS
1Place the original on the document 
glass. (p.23)
2Touch the [2-SIDED COPY] key.
3Touch the [One-sided to two-sided 
copy] key.4Touch the [OK] key.
Original → Paper
Document glassOne-sided original 
→ Tw o  s i d e s  ( )
RSPFOne-sided original 
→ Tw o  s i d e s
()Two-sided original→ Tw o  s i d e s
()Two-sided original→ One side
()
 Paper sizes that can be used are A5, B5, B5R, A4, A4R, B4, and A3 (8-1/2 x 11, 8-1/2 x 11R, 8-1/2 x 13, 
8-1/2 x 14 and 11 x 17).
 When making two-sided copies on letterhead paper, place the side with the letterhead face down if using a 
tray, or face up if using the bypass tray (This is the opposite of normal.).

Automatic two-sided copying is not possible on thick paper, thin paper, labels, transparency film, envelopes, and 
other special types of paper.
 Automatic two-sided copying can be disabled in the administrator settings. (See 6. SYSTEM SETTINGS 
(ADMINISTRATOR).)

When dual page copy (p.44) is selected, two-sided original to two sides or two-sided original to one side cannot be used.
Note
OUTPUT
2-SIDED COPY
Portrait-oriented original
(A3 or B4 (11 x 17 or 8-1/2 x 14) size)
Before [BINDING CHANGE] After [BINDING CHANGE]
Touch the [BINDING CHANGE] key when making the tablet 
binding, or when making automatic two-sided copies of a 
one-sided A3 or B4 (11 x 17 or 8-1/2 x 14) size portrait 
original, touch the [BINDING CHANGE] key.
BINDING
CHANGE
OK
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