Sharp Mx M453n Owners Manual
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(1) Configure the settings on the [Main] tab.
(2) Select the number of pages per sheet.
(3) If you wish to print borderlines, click the
[Border] checkbox so that a checkmark
appears.
(4) Select the order of the pages.
(1) Select [Layout].
(2) Select the number of pages per sheet.
(3) Select the order of the pages.
(4) If you wish to print borderlines, select the
desired type of borderline.
Windows
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(1) Configure the settings on the [Main] tab.
(2) Select the number of pages per sheet.
(3) If you wish to print borderlines, click the
[Border] checkbox so that a checkmark
appears.
(4) Select the order of the pages.
(1) Select [Layout].
(2) Select the number of pages per sheet.
(3) Select the order of the pages.
(4) If you wish to print borderlines, select the
desired type of borderline.
Windows
(2)
(3)(4)
(1)
Macintosh
(1)(2)
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(1) Configure the settings on the [Main] tab.
(2) Select the Binding Edge.
(3) Select the staple function or the punch
function.
For the staple function, select the number of staples in
the Staple menu.
For the punch function, click the [Punch] checkbox so
that a checkmark appears.
(1) Select [Printer Features].
(2) Select the Binding Edge.
(3) Select the staple function or the punch
function.
For the staple function, select the number of staples in
the Staple menu.
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(1) Configure the settings on the [Main] tab.
(2) Select the Binding Edge.
(3) Select the staple function or the punch
function.
For the staple function, select the number of staples in
the Staple menu.
For the punch function, click the [Punch] checkbox so
that a checkmark appears.
(1) Select [Printer Features].
(2) Select the Binding Edge.
(3) Select the staple function or the punch
function.
For the staple function, select the number of staples in
the Staple menu.
For...")
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(1) Select [Printer Features].
(2) Select the Binding Edge.
[2 Staples] can be selected in the Staple menu when a
saddle stitch finisher is installed.
(3) Select [Tiled Pamphlet] or [2-Up Pamphlet].
Macintosh
(3)
(1) (2)
In Mac OS X v10.2.8, select from the 2-Side
Printing and Binding Edge menus in [Advanced].
In Mac OS 9, select the settings in
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(1) Select [Printer Features].
(2) Select the Binding Edge.
[2 Staples] can be selected in the Staple menu when a
saddle stitch finisher is installed.
(3) Select [Tiled Pamphlet] or [2-Up Pamphlet].
Macintosh
(3)
(1) (2)
In Mac OS X v10.2.8, select from the 2-Side
Printing and Binding Edge menus in [Advanced].
In Mac OS 9, select the settings in
[Output/Document Style].")
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INCREASING THE MARGIN (Margin Shift)
This function is used to shift the print image to increase
the margin at the left, right, or top of the paper. This is
convenient when you wish to staple or punch the output
but the binding area overlaps the text. When a finisher or
saddle stitch finisher is installed, the staple function or
the punch function can be used with this function.
(1) Configure the settings on the [Main] tab.
(2) Select the Binding Edge.
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INCREASING THE MARGIN (Margin Shift)
This function is used to shift the print image to increase
the margin at the left, right, or top of the paper. This is
convenient when you wish to staple or punch the output
but the binding area overlaps the text. When a finisher or
saddle stitch finisher is installed, the staple function or
the punch function can be used with this function.
(1) Configure the settings on the [Main] tab.
(2) Select the Binding Edge.
(3) Select the Margin...")
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FUNCTIONS TO ADJUST THE SIZE AND
ORIENTATION OF THE IMAGE
ROTATING THE PRINT IMAGE 180 DEGREES
(Rotate 180 degrees)
This feature rotates the image 180 degrees so that it can
be printed correctly on paper that can only be loaded in
one orientation (such as envelopes or paper with punch
holes). (In Mac OS X, a portrait image cannot be rotated
180 degrees.)
(1) Select the setting on the [Main] tab.
(2) Select the [Rotate 180 degrees] checkbox
.
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FUNCTIONS TO ADJUST THE SIZE AND
ORIENTATION OF THE IMAGE
ROTATING THE PRINT IMAGE 180 DEGREES
(Rotate 180 degrees)
This feature rotates the image 180 degrees so that it can
be printed correctly on paper that can only be loaded in
one orientation (such as envelopes or paper with punch
holes). (In Mac OS X, a portrait image cannot be rotated
180 degrees.)
(1) Select the setting on the [Main] tab.
(2) Select the [Rotate 180 degrees] checkbox
.
(1) Select [Page Setup] from the...")
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ENLARGING/REDUCING THE PRINT IMAGE
(Zoom/XY-Zoom)
This function is used to enlarge or reduce the image to a
selected percentage. This allows you to enlarge a small
image or add margins to the paper by slightly reducing
an image.
When using the PS printer driver (Windows), you can set
the width and length percentages separately to change
the proportions of the image. (XY-Zoom)
(1) Click the [Paper] tab.
(2) Select [Zoom] and click the [Settings]
button.
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ENLARGING/REDUCING THE PRINT IMAGE
(Zoom/XY-Zoom)
This function is used to enlarge or reduce the image to a
selected percentage. This allows you to enlarge a small
image or add margins to the paper by slightly reducing
an image.
When using the PS printer driver (Windows), you can set
the width and length percentages separately to change
the proportions of the image. (XY-Zoom)
(1) Click the [Paper] tab.
(2) Select [Zoom] and click the [Settings]
button.
The actual paper size to...")
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REVERSING THE IMAGE (Mirror Image)
The image can be reversed to create a mirror image.
This function can be used to conveniently print a design
for a woodblock print or other printing medium.
(This function can be used when the PS printer driver is used.)
(1) Click the [Advanced] tab.
(2) Select a mirror image setting.
If you wish to reverse the image horizontally, select
[Horizontal]. If you wish to reverse the image vertically,
select [Vertical].
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REVERSING THE IMAGE (Mirror Image)
The image can be reversed to create a mirror image.
This function can be used to conveniently print a design
for a woodblock print or other printing medium.
(This function can be used when the PS printer driver is used.)
(1) Click the [Advanced] tab.
(2) Select a mirror image setting.
If you wish to reverse the image horizontally, select
[Horizontal]. If you wish to reverse the image vertically,
select [Vertical].
(This function can only be...")
3-34 PRINTER Contents INCREASING THE MARGIN (Margin Shift) This function is used to shift the print image to increase the margin at the left, right, or top of the paper. This is convenient when you wish to staple or punch the output but the binding area overlaps the text. When a finisher or saddle stitch finisher is installed, the staple function or the punch function can be used with this function. (1) Configure the settings on the [Main] tab. (2) Select the Binding Edge. (3) Select the Margin Shift. Select from the Margin Shift menu. If you wish to configure another numeric setting, select the setting from the pull-down menu and click the [Settings] button. Click the button or directly enter the number. (1) Select [Printer Features]. (2) Select the Binding Edge. (3) Select the Margin Shift. Windows (3) (2) (1) Macintosh (3) (1)(2) In Mac OS X v10.2.8, select from the Binding Edge and Margin Shift menus in [Advanced]. In Mac OS 9, select [Advanced] and then select the binding edge and margin shift from the margin shift menu.
3-35 PRINTER Contents CREATING A LARGE POSTER (Poster Printing) (This function is only available in Windows.) One page of print data can be enlarged and printed using multiple sheets of paper (4 sheets (2 x 2), 9 sheets (3 x 3) or 16 sheets (4 x 4)). The sheets can then be attached together to create a large poster. To enable precise alignment of the edges of the sheets during attachment, borderlines can be printed and overlapping edges can be created (overlap function). (This function can be used when the PCL6 or PS printer driver is used.) (1) Click the [Paper] tab. (2) Select the [Poster Printing] checkbox and click the [Poster Settings] button. (3) Select poster settings. Select the number of sheets of paper to be used from the pull-down menu. If you wish to print borderlines and/or use the overlap function, select the corresponding checkboxes . Windows (1) (2) (3)
3-36 PRINTER Contents FUNCTIONS TO ADJUST THE SIZE AND ORIENTATION OF THE IMAGE ROTATING THE PRINT IMAGE 180 DEGREES (Rotate 180 degrees) This feature rotates the image 180 degrees so that it can be printed correctly on paper that can only be loaded in one orientation (such as envelopes or paper with punch holes). (In Mac OS X, a portrait image cannot be rotated 180 degrees.) (1) Select the setting on the [Main] tab. (2) Select the [Rotate 180 degrees] checkbox . (1) Select [Page Setup] from the [File] menu and click the button. In Mac OS 9, select [Page Setup] from the [File] menu and select [PostScript Options]. Then select the [Flip Horizontal] and [Flip Vertical] checkbox . (2) Click the [OK] button. ABCD ABCD Windows (1)(2) Macintosh (1)(2)
3-37 PRINTER Contents ENLARGING/REDUCING THE PRINT IMAGE (Zoom/XY-Zoom) This function is used to enlarge or reduce the image to a selected percentage. This allows you to enlarge a small image or add margins to the paper by slightly reducing an image. When using the PS printer driver (Windows), you can set the width and length percentages separately to change the proportions of the image. (XY-Zoom) (1) Click the [Paper] tab. (2) Select [Zoom] and click the [Settings] button. The actual paper size to be used for printing can be selected from the pull-down menu. (3) Select the zoom ratio. Directly enter a number (%) or click the button to change the ratio in increments of 1%. You can also select [Upper Left] or [Center] for the base point on the paper. (1) Select [Page Setup] from the [File] menu and enter the ratio (%). In Mac OS 9, select [Page Setup] from the [File] menu and enter the ratio (%). (2) Click the [OK] button. Windows (1) (2) (3) Macintosh (1)(2)
3-38 PRINTER Contents ADJUSTING LINE WIDTHS WHEN PRINTING (Line Width Settings) (This function is only available in Windows.) When lines in special applications such as CAD cannot be printed correctly, this setting can be used to adjust line widths, such as making overall line widths wider. (This setting is only effective for vector data; raster data such as bitmap images cannot be adjusted.) When the data includes lines of varying widths, you can also print all lines at the minimum width. (This function can be used when the PCL6 printer driver is used.) (1) Click the [Advanced] tab. (2) Adjust the line width. Select a number from the pull-down menu. Windows (2) (1) The units of line-width adjustment can be set to Fixed Width or Ratio. Click the [Compatibility] button and select the units from the Line Width Unit menu. To print all lines in the data at the minimum line width, click the [Compatibility] button and select the [Minimum Line Width] checkbox ( ).
3-39 PRINTER Contents REVERSING THE IMAGE (Mirror Image) The image can be reversed to create a mirror image. This function can be used to conveniently print a design for a woodblock print or other printing medium. (This function can be used when the PS printer driver is used.) (1) Click the [Advanced] tab. (2) Select a mirror image setting. If you wish to reverse the image horizontally, select [Horizontal]. If you wish to reverse the image vertically, select [Vertical]. (This function can only be used in Mac OS 9.) (1) Select [Page Setup] from the [File] menu and select [PostScript Options]. (2) Select Visual Effects. To reverse the image horizontally, select [Flip Horizontal]. To reverse the image vertically, select [Flip Vertical]. (3) Click the [OK] button. BB Windows (1)(2) Macintosh (1)(2) (3)
3-40 PRINTER Contents IMAGE ADJUSTMENT FUNCTION ADJUSTING THE BRIGHTNESS AND CONTRAST OF THE IMAGE (Image Adjustment) (This function is only available in Windows.) The brightness and contrast can be adjusted in the print settings when printing a photo or other image. These settings can be used for simple corrections when you do not have image editing software installed on your computer. (This function is not available when using the PCL5e printer driver.) (1) Click the [Advanced] tab. (2) Click the [Image Adjustment] button. (3) Adjust the image settings. To adjust a setting, drag the slide bar or click the or button. Windows (1) (2) (3)
3-41 PRINTER Contents PRINTING FAINT TEXT AND LINES IN BLACK (Text To Black/Vector To Black) (This function is only available in Windows.) When printing a colour image, colour text and lines that are faint can be printed in black. (Raster data such as bitmap images cannot be adjusted.) This allows you to bring out colour text and lines that are faint and difficult to see. [Text To Black] can be selected to print all text other than white text in black. [Vector To Black] can be selected to print all vector graphics other than white lines and areas in black. (1) Click the [Advanced] tab. (2) Select the [Text To Black] checkbox and/or the [Vector To Black] checkbox . ABCDABCD Windows (1) (2)
3-42 PRINTER Contents FUNCTIONS THAT COMBINE TEXT AND IMAGES ADDING A WATERMARK TO PRINTED PAGES (Watermark) Faint shadow-like text can be added to the background of the printed image as a watermark. The size, density, and angle of the watermark text can be adjusted. The text can be selected from a pre-stored list, or entered to create an original watermark. (1) Click the [Watermarks] tab. (2) Select the watermark settings. Select a stored water mark from the pull-down menu. You can click the [Edit] button to edit the font and select other detailed settings. (1) Select [Watermarks]. (2) Click the [Watermark] checkbox and configure watermark settings. Detailed watermark settings can be configured such as selection of the text and editing of the font. Adjust the size and angle of the text by dragging the slide bar . CONFIDENTIAL Windows (1)(2) If you wish to create a new watermark... Enter the text of the watermark in the Text box and click the [Add] button. Macintosh (1)(2) In Mac OS 9, select [Watermark] and configure the settings.
3-43 PRINTER Contents PRINTING AN IMAGE OVER THE PRINT DATA (Image Stamp) (This function is only available in Windows.) A bitmap or JPEG image stored on your computer can be printed over the print data. The size, position, and angle of the image can be adjusted. This feature can be used to stamp the print data with a frequently used image or an icon of your own creation. (This function can be used when the PCL6 or PS printer driver is used.) (1) Click the [Watermarks] tab. (2) Select the image stamp setting. If an image stamp has already been stored, it can be selected from the pull-down menu. If you have not stored an image stamp, click the [Image File], select the file you wish to use for the image stamp, and click the [Add] button. MEMO MEMO Windows (1)(2)