Sharp MX M450N User Manual

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1 LOADING A DOCUMENT
A document can be loaded in the automatic document feeder or on the document glass. Use the automatic document
feeder when faxing a large number of sheet originals. Use the document glass to fax originals that cannot be scanned
using the automatic document feeder such as thick or thin sheet originals or bound originals such as books.
USING THE AUTOMATIC DOCUMENT FEEDER
1Lift the document glass cover and make
sure a document is not placed on the
document glass. Gently close the cover.
2Adjust the document guides on the automatic
document feeder to the width of the document.
3Align the edges of the document pages
and then insert the stack in the document
feeder so that the first page is face down.
Insert the stack into the
automatic document
feeder until it stops. The
stack should not be higher
than the indicator line
(maximum 50 pages, or
30 pages for 8-1/2x14 or
larger documents).
USING THE DOCUMENT GLASS 
1Open the document glass cover, and place
the document face down on the document
glass. Gently close the cover.Regardless of the size of the original, place the
original in the far left corner of the document glass.
(Align the upper left-hand corner of the original with
the tip of the   mark.)
NOTES
OUse the automatic document feeder for long
originals. The document glass cannot be used.
OWhen faxing a long original, touch the [LONG
SIZE] key in step 3 of MANUALLY SETTING THE
SCANNING SIZE (page 1-8).
NOTE
Do not place any objects under the original size
detector plate. Closing the document glass cover
with an object underneath may damage the original
size detector plate and prevent correct detection of
the document size.
Original size detector
Document glass scale
markDocument glass scale
mark
A4 A5
B5
A3A4R B5R
B4
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CHECKING THE SIZE OF A LOADED ORIGINAL
When a standard-size* original is placed, the original size is automatically detected
(automatic original detection function) and displayed in the top half of the [ORIGINAL]
key. Check the key to make sure that the original size has been correctly detected.
:[AUTO] appears when the automatic original detection function is operating.
:Displays the original size.
If a non-standard size original is placed or if you wish to change the scanning size,
follow the steps below to manually set the original scanning size.
MANUALLY SETTING THE SCANNING SIZE
If you load an original that is not a standard size (such as an INCH size), or if the size is not detected correctly, you
must touch the [ORIGINAL] key and set the original size manually. Perform the following steps after loading the
document in the automatic document feeder or on the document glass.
1Touch the [ORIGINAL] key.
If the address book screen
appears, touch the
[CONDITION SETTINGS]
key to display the
condition settings screen
(page 1-5). 
2Touch the key under [SCAN SIZE].
3Touch the desired original size key.
[AUTO] is no longer
highlighted. [MANUAL]
and the original size key
you touched are
highlighted.
If you placed a long original,
touch the   key.
If you wish to select an INCH size, touch
the [AB/INCH] key and then touch the
desired original size key.
[INCH] is highlighted
and INCH size keys are
displayed. To return to
the inch palette, touch
the [AB/INCH] key once
again.
If you placed a non-standard size original
on the document holder or on the
document glass, touch the [SIZE INPUT]
tab and then enter the width (X) and length
(Y) of the original with the   keys.
X (width) is initially
selected. Enter X and
then touch the Y ( )
key to enter Y. A width of
64 to 432 mm (2-1/2 to 17
inch) can be entered in X,
and a length of 64 to 297
mm (2-1/2 to 11-5/8 inch) can be entered in Y.
If you frequently send documents that are the same
non-standard size, you can store the dimensions as explained
in STORING, DELETING, AND USING ORIGINAL SIZES
on the following page. This will allow you to omit entry of X and
Y each time you send that size of document.
4Touch the outer [OK] key.
Touch the [OK] key to return to the screen of step 2.
5Touch the outer [OK] key.
6The selected size appears in the top half of
the [ORIGINAL] key.
AUTO  A4
ORIGINAL
STANDARD
RESOLUTION
NOTE
*Standard sizes that can be detected are as follows:
A5, B5, B5R, A4, A4R, B4, A3, 5-1/2x8-1/2, 8-1/2x11, 8-1/2x11R, 8-1/2x14, 11x17. If a non-standard
size original is loaded (including special sizes), the closest standard size may be displayed, or the original size
may not appear at all.
AUTOA4
ORIGINAL
STANDARD
RESOLUTION
SPEAKER
SEND SIZE100%AUTO
SCAN SIZE
  AUTO  A4
2-SIDED
BOOKLET2-SIDED
TABLET
AUTO
MANUAL
8 X11A5
A5R
A5
B5
B5R
A4R
A4
B4
A3STOM
ZE
RESEND
LONG SIZE
SPEAKER
INCH
OK
AB
SIZE INPUTSTANDARD SIZE
1 
/
 2
LONG SIZE
RESEND
LONG SIZE
SPEAKER
STANDARD SIZE
AB
OK
INCH
SIZE INPUT
5 X8 
5 X8 R
8 X11
8 X13
8 X14
11X17
8 X11R
1 
/
 21 
/
 2
1 
/
 21 
/
 2
1 
/
 2
1 
/
 21 
/
 2
1 
/
 2
420
297
(64  432)
mm
STANDARD SIZE
Y
X
A
X
Y
SIZE INPUT
OK
(64  297)
mm
OK
RESENDSPEAKER
SEND SIZE
AUTO
-SIDED
ORIGINAL
STANDARD
RESOLUTION
A48 X111 
/
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1
STORING, DELETING, AND USING ORIGINAL SIZES
Up to 9 special original sizes can be stored. Stored sizes can be easily called up and are not erased if the power is
turned off. Storing a frequently used original size saves you the trouble of manually setting the size each time you
fax that size of document.
O
To cancel an original size storing, using, or deleting operation, press the [CA] key or touch the [ORIGINAL] key
on the screen.
STORING OR DELETING AN ORIGINAL SIZE
1Touch the [ORIGINAL] key.
2Touch the key under [SCAN SIZE].
3Touch the [CUSTOM SIZE] key.
4Touch the [STORE/DELETE] key.
5Touch the original size key ( ) that
you wish to store or delete.
To store an original size,
touch a key that does not
show a size ( ).
Keys that already have an
original size stored will show
the stored size ( ).
To delete or change a
stored size, touch the key that shows the size that you
wish to delete or change.
OIf you are storing an original size, go to step 6.
OIf you are deleting an original size, go to step 8.
OIf you are changing an original size, go to step 8
and touch the [AMEND] key.
6Enter the X (width) and Y (length) dimensions
of the original with the   keys.
X (width) is initially
selected. 
Enter X and then touch
the  ( ) key to enter Y.
A width of 64 to 432 mm
(2-1/2 to 17 inch) can be
entered in X, and a
length of 64 to 297 mm (2-1/2 to 11-5/8 inch) can
be entered in Y.
7Touch the [OK] key.
The original size entered in step 6 is stored in the
key selected in step 5.
To exit, touch the [ORIGINAL] key.
8When you touch a key that shows an
original size in step 5, a message screen
appears that contains the keys [CANCEL],
[DELETE], and [AMEND].
OTo cancel the procedure, touch the [CANCEL] key.
OTo delete the selected original size, touch the
[DELETE] key.
OTo change the original size stored in the key, touch
the [AMEND] key. The screen of step 6 will appear
to let you change the size.
9To exit, touch the [ORIGINAL] key.
USING A STORED ORIGINAL SIZE
1Follow steps 1 to 3 of STORING OR
DELETING AN ORIGINAL SIZE.
2Touch the original size key that you wish
to use.
3Touch the [OK] key.
The stored original size is called up.
AUTO A4
ORIGINAL
STANDARD
RESOLUTION
100%
SCAN SIZE
AUTO    A4
2-SIDED
BOOKLET    2-S
TAB
CUSTOM
SIZE
STANDARD SI
MANUAL
B5R
B5
A5R
RECALLSTORE/DELETE
RECALLSTORE/DELETE
X68 Y78 
X68 Y78 
CANCELOK
420
297
(64 432)
mm
RECALL
Y
X
A
X
Y
STORE/DELETE
(64 297)
mm
RECALLSTORE/DELETE
X68 Y78 
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SELECTING RESOLUTION AND EXPOSURE SETTINGS
After loading an original, you can adjust the resolution and exposure settings to match the condition of the original-for
example, if it has small or faint characters, or if it is a photo. After loading the original in fax mode, adjust the settings
as explained below.
SELECTING THE RESOLUTION
The initial resolution setting is STANDARD. To change the setting, follow these steps:
QChange the resolution.
1Touch the [RESOLUTION] key.
2Touch the [STANDARD] key, [FINE] key,
[SUPER FINE] key, or [ULTRA FINE] key.
The selected key is
highlighted.
If you touched the [FINE]
key, [SUPER FINE] key,
or [ULTRA FINE] key,
you can also select
halftone by touching the
[HALF TONE] key.
3Touch the [OK] key.
You will return to the
initial screen.
QResolution settings
NOTES
O
The factory default setting for the initial resolution is
[STANDARD]. The initial resolution can be changed
to a different setting in the key operator programs
(see Initial resolution setting on page 8-4).
OWhen using the automatic document feeder, the
resolution setting cannot be changed once
scanning has begun.
OWhen a fax is sent at [ULTRA FINE], [SUPER
FINE], or [FINE] resolution, a lower resolution will
be used if the receiving machine does not have
that resolution.
AUTO   A4
ORIGINAL
STANDARD
RESOLUTION
STANDARD
FINE
SUPER FINEHALF TONE
ULTRA FINE
DARD
NE
FINEHALF TONE
OK
FINE
StandardTouch this key if your original consists
of normal-sized characters (like those
in this manual).
FineTouch this key if your original has small
characters or diagrams. The original
will be scanned at twice the resolution
of the 
[STANDARD] setting.
Super fineTouch this key if your original has
intricate pictures or diagrams. A
higher-quality image will be produced
than with the [FINE] setting.
Ultra fineTouch this key if your original has
intricate pictures or diagrams. This
setting gives the best image quality.
However, transmission will take longer
than with the other settings.
Half toneTouch this key if your original is a
photograph or has gradations of colour
(such as a colour original). This setting
will produce a clearer image than
[FINE], [SUPER FINE], or [ULTRA
FINE] used alone. Half tone cannot be
selected if [STANDARD] has been
selected.
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							SELECTING RESOLUTION AND EXPOSURE SETTINGS
1-11
1
SELECTING THE EXPOSURE
The initial exposure setting is AUTO. To change the setting, follow these steps:
QChange the exposure.
1Touch the [EXPOSURE] key.
2Touch the desired exposure key.
To darken the exposure,
touch the   key. To
lighten the exposure,
touch the   key.
When the   or 
key is touched, [AUTO]
is not highlighted and
[MANUAL] is highlighted. To return to auto
exposure, touch [AUTO].
3Touch the [OK] key.
You will return to the
initial screen.
QExposure settings
AUTOORIGINAL
STANDARDRESOLUTION
AUTOEXPOSURE
AUTOMANUAL
MANUALAUTO
OK
NOTES
OWhen using the document glass to scan pages an
original, the exposure setting can be changed
each time you change pages. When using the
automatic document feeder, the exposure setting
cannot be changed once scanning has begun.
OThe default (initial) exposure setting can be
changed in Default exposure settings (page 8-5)
in the key operator programs.
1 to 2Select this setting if your original consists
Originalmostly of dark characters.
AutoThis setting automatically adjusts the
exposure for light and dark parts of the
original.
4 to 5Select this setting if your original consists
Originalmostly of faint characters.
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CONVENIENT DIALING METHODS
The fax function includes a convenient auto dial feature (one-touch dialing and group dialing). By programming
frequently dialed numbers, you can call and send documents to these locations by means of a simple dialing
operation (refer to page 2-4). There are two types of auto-dialing: one-touch dialing and group dialing. To program
auto-dial numbers, refer to pages 6-3, 6-6.
OOne-touch dialing
Simply press a one-touch key and then press the [Start]
key to dial the programmed location. A name of up to 36
characters can be programmed for the location (a
maximum of 18 characters are displayed). When using
F-code transmission, a sub-address and passcode can
also be programmed (refer to page 4-2).Touch the
[ADDRESS] key in
the initial screen to
display the left
screen.
OGroup dialing
Multiple one-touch dial locations can be programmed into
a single one-touch key. This is convenient for successively
sending a document to multiple locations.
• Full fax numbers entered with the numeric keys can also
be stored in group keys.Touch the
[ADDRESS] key in
the initial screen to
display the left
screen.
OSpeed dialing
When a one-touch key or group key is stored in the
address book, the machine automatically assigns it a
3-digit speed dial number.
The   key and 3-digit Speed Dial number can be used
to abbreviate the transmission procedure.
ORedialing
The machine keeps the last fax number dialed with the
numeric keys in memory. You can redial the last number
dialed by simply touching the [RESEND] key.
• If numeric keys were pressed during a phone
conversation, the [RESEND] key may not dial the correct
number.
• If the previous transmission was a broadcast
transmission in which one-touch keys were used, the
[RESEND] key cannot be used.
OOn-hook dialing
This is a dialing function. This feature allows you to dial
without lifting an extension phone connected to the
machine. Touch the [SPEAKER] key, listen for the dial
tone through the speaker, and then dial.
• Faxes must be sent manually when using on-hook dialing. 
• On-hook dialing is not possible using a one-touch key that
includes a sub-address and passcode, or a group dial key.
NOTES
OProgrammed one-touch keys and group dial keys are stored on index cards. A one-touch key or group key can
be easily accessed by touching the index key. (Refer to   on page 1-5.) 
OTo prevent calling or sending a fax to a wrong number, look carefully at the touch panel and make sure you
program the correct number when programming an auto-dial number. After storing a number, you can also print
out the stored number (Refer to page 6-16) to make sure it was stored correctly.
FREQUENT USEABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRS
CORPO.TPS
SHARP GROUP
SHARP CORPORATION
SHARP CORPORATION
0666211221
SHARP CORPORATION
FREQUENT USEABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRST
CORPO.TPS
SHARP GROUP
SHARP GROUP
GROUP:025
SPEAKER
RESENDPEAKER
SWITCH
FAXADDRESS BOOK
ADDRESS REVIEW
RESSPEAKER
MODE SWITCH
FAXADDRES
ADDRESS
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CHAPTER 2
BASIC OPERATIONS
This chapter explains basic operations such as sending faxes.
Page
SENDING A FAX .................................................................................... 2-2
OBASIC PROCEDURE FOR SENDING FAXES............................... 2-2
OTRANSMISSION BY AUTO-DIALING (ONE-TOUCH DIALING
AND GROUP DIALING) .................................................................. 2-4
OSENDING A FAX BY SPEED DIALING .......................................... 2-4
OFAX NUMBER ENTRY WITH GLOBAL ADDRESS SEARCH ....... 2-5
OENLARGING/REDUCING THE IMAGE BEFORE TRANSMISSION... 2-6
OFAXING A TWO-SIDED ORIGINAL................................................ 2-7
PRIORITY TRANSMISSION OF A STORED JOB ................................. 2-9
CANCELLING A FAX TRANSMISSION ................................................. 2-9
OCANCELLING ON-HOOK DIALING................................................ 2-9
RECEIVING FAXES ............................................................................... 2-10
ORECEIVING A FAX ......................................................................... 2-10
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SENDING A FAX
BASIC PROCEDURE FOR SENDING FAXES
1Make sure the machine is in fax mode.
When the [IMAGE
SEND] key light is on,
the machine is in fax
mode. If the light is not
on, press the [IMAGE
SEND] key.
If the network scanner
option is installed, touch
the [MODE SWITCH]
key and then the [FAX]
key to switch to fax
mode.
When fax mode is
selected, FAX appears
in the top half of the
[MODE SWITCH] key.
2Load the original.
OUsing the automatic document feeder: Page 1-7
OUsing the document glass: Page 1-7
If you are using the document glass to send
multiple pages, load the first page first.
3Check the original size.
If the address book
screen appears, touch
the [CONDITION
SETTINGS] key to
display the condition
settings screen (page
1-5). 
If the original is not a standard size or the size was
not detected correctly, touch the [ORIGINAL] key
to specify the original size. (See MANUALLY
SETTING THE SCANNING SIZE on page 1-8.)
4If needed, adjust the resolution setting.
(Refer to page 1-10.)
5If needed, adjust the exposure setting.
(Refer to page 1-11.)
6If desired, touch the [FILE] key or the
[QUICK FILE] key.*
* Can only be used on the AR-M351N/AR-M451N,
or when the document filing function has been
added.
These keys are used to
store the scanned image
in the machines hard
disk. The stored image
can be printed or
transmitted again at a
later time.
For information on this function, see Document
filing functions in chapter 7 of the Operation
manual (for general information and copier
operation).
If the [FILE] key is greyed out, only the [QUICK
FILE] key can be selected.
When you touch the [QUICK FILE] key, a
message asking you to confirm the save will
appear. Touch the [OK] key in the message
screen and go to the next step.
If you wish to cancel the save, touch the [QUICK
FILE] key after touching the [OK] key so that the
[QUICK FILE] key is no longer highlighted.
NOTE
You cannot load documents in both the automatic
document feeder and on the document glass and
send them in a single fax transmission.
FAX
E-MAIL/FTP
MODE SWITCH
INTERNET FAX
SPEAKER
MODE SWITCH
FAX
AUTO   A4
ORIGINAL
STANDARD
RESOLUTION
AUTO   A4
ORIGINAL
STANDARD
RESOLUTION
AUTOORIGINAL
STANDARDRESOLUTION
AUTOEXPOSURE
TION
100%QUICK FILE
SPECIAL MODES
FILE
ESS
ADDRESS REVIEW
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							SENDING A FAX
2-3
2
7Dial the fax number.
The number that you
entered appears in the
message display (See
Condition settings
screen on page 1-4.). If
it is not correct, press the
[C] key and re-enter the
number. You can also use the [RESEND] key
(page 1-12) or an auto-dial number (following
page).
Entering a pause.
If you need to insert a
pause  between digits
when dialing out from a
PBX or when dialing an
international number,
touch the [PAUSE] key in
the upper right corner of
the screen.
Each time you touch the [PAUSE] key, a hyphen (-)
appears and a 2-second pause* is inserted.
The [PAUSE] key is also be used to link numbers
together (this is called chain dialing). Enter a number,
touch the [PAUSE] key to enter a hyphen -, and then
enter another number with the numeric keys or by
pressing a one-touch key. The linked numbers will be
dialed as one number.
* The duration of each pause can be changed with
the key operator program. (Pause time setting on
page 8-6.)
8Press the [START] key.
Scanning begins.
If there are no previous
jobs in progress and the
line is free, the machine
will dial the receiving
machine and begin
transmission as soon as
the first page is
scanned. Transmission will take place while any
remaining pages are scanned (Quick on-line
transmission: see page 2-8).
If there is a previously stored job or a job is in
progress, or if the line is being used, all pages of
the document are scanned into memory and
stored as a transmission job. (This is called
memory transmission: the destination is
automatically called and the document transmitted
after previously stored jobs are completed.)
If scanning is completed normally, the machine
makes a beep sound to inform you that the
transmission job is stored and JOB STORED.
appears in the message display.
8Press the [START] key.
The original is scanned
and the [READ-END]
key appears in the touch
panel.
9If you have another page to scan, change
pages and then press the [START] key.
Repeat this sequence until all pages have been scanned.
You can change the resolution and exposure settings as
needed for each page (refer to pages 1-10 and 1-11).
If the [START] key is not pressed within approximately
one minute, scanning will end automatically and the
transmission will be stored.
10After the last page is scanned, touch the
[READ-END] key.
The machine makes a beep
sound to inform you that the
transmission job is stored
and 
JOB STORED.
appears in the message
display. (The destination is
automatically called and the
document transmitted after
previously stored jobs are completed.) Open the
document glass cover and remove the document.
NEPAUSE
MODE SWITCH
FAXADDR
ADDRESS
Using the automatic document feederUsing the document glass
READ-END
INAL.       (Pg.No.2)
PRESS [READ-END].
NOTES
OCancelling transmission
To cancel transmission while SCANNING ORIGINAL... appears in the display or before the [READ-END] key
is pressed, press the [C] key or the [CA] key. To cancel a transmission job that is already stored, press the [JOB
STATUS] key and cancel the job as explained on page 2-9.
OIf the machine makes two beeps during or at the end of transmission and an error message appears in the
message display, refer to page 7-3 to fix the problem.
OIf the power is turned off or a power failure occurs while a document is being scanned in the automatic document
feeder, the machine will stop and a document jam will occur. After power is restored, remove the document as
explained on page 2-22 of Operation manual (for general information and copier operation).
OA job number appears in the display with JOB STORED. when a transmission job is stored. If you make a note
of this number, you can use the number to easily locate the job when checking the results of the transmission
in the job status screen for a broadcast transmission, or in the transaction report (page 7-2) or activity report
(page 7-3) for other types of transmission jobs.
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							SENDING A FAX
2-4
TRANSMISSION BY AUTO-DIALING
 (ONE-TOUCH DIALING AND GROUP DIALING)
Fax numbers can also be dialed by automatic dialing (one-touch dialing and group dialing). Follow the steps below
to send a fax using an auto dial number. To use an auto dial number, the name and fax number of the destination
must first be stored. For information on auto dial numbers, see page 1-12. To store an auto dial number, see pages
6-3 and 6-6.
1Perform steps 1 through 6 of BASIC
PROCEDURE FOR SENDING FAXES
(page 2-2).
2Touch the [ADDRESS BOOK] key.
The address book
screen appears.
This step is not
necessary if the address
book already appears.
Go to step 3.
3Touch the one-touch key for the desired
destination.
Refer to page 1-5 for
information on using the
address book screen.
The key you touched is
highlighted. If you touch
the wrong key, touch the
key again to cancel the
selection. The key display will return to normal.
4Continue from step 8 of BASIC
PROCEDURE FOR SENDING FAXES
(page 2-3).
SENDING A FAX BY SPEED DIALING
In addition to one-touch dialing and group dialing, you can also send a fax by touching the   key (Speed Dial key)
and entering a 3-digit Speed Dial number. Follow the steps below to send a fax by Speed Dialing. The 3-digit Speed
Dial number is automatically assigned by the machine when a one-touch key or group key is stored. (See Speed Dial
numbers on pages 6-3 and 6-6.)
1Perform steps 1 through 6 of BASIC
PROCEDURE FOR SENDING FAXES
(page 2-2).
2Touch the   key (Speed Dial key). 
3Enter the 3-digit Speed Dial number.
Enter the 3-digit Speed
Dial number that was
automatically assigned
by the machine when
the destination was
stored in a one-touch
key or a group key. (See
Speed Dial numbers on pages 6-3 and 6-6.)
Zeros at the beginning of the number (such as
001) can be omitted. Touch the   key (Speed
Dial key).
If you enter the wrong number, press the [C] key to
clear it. If you enter a 3-digit number that is not
stored in the machine, press the [C] and then enter
the correct number. If you do not know the 3-digit
number, print the stored destination list (See
PRINTING PROGRAMMED INFORMATION on
page 6-16.)
4Continue from step 8 of BASIC
PROCEDURE FOR SENDING FAXES
(page 2-3).
RESENDPEAKER
SWITCH
FAXADDRESS BOOK
ADDRESS REVIEW
FREQUENT USEABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRS
CORPO.TPS
SHARP GROUP
S
SHARP CORPORATION
READY TO SEND.
SPEAKER
MODE SWITCH
FAX
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