Sharp Mx6240n User Guide

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NAMES OF PARTS AND POWER INPUT
The machine has two power switches: The main power switch inside the front cover located in the lower left corner, and the [Power] button (  ) on the operation panel.
• When using the fax or Internet fax function, always keep the main power switch in 
the "On" position.
•  In some machine operating states, restarting using the [Power] button (
) may 
not make the settings take effect. In this case, turn off the main power switch and 
then turn it on again.
Turning on the power
•  Turn the main power switch to the "  " position.
The main power indicator blinks in green. The [Power] button 
(
) does not function while the main power indicator blinks in 
green.
•  After the main power indicator lights up green, press the [Power] 
button (
).
Turning off the power
Turn off the power by pressing the [Power] button (), then turn the main 
power switch to the " 
 " position.
Restarting the machine
In order for some settings to take effect, the machine must be restarted. 
Follow the message displayed on the touch panel to restart the system 
(turn off the power by pressing the [Power] button (
) and then press it 
again to turn the power back on).
NAMES OF PARTS AND POWER INPUT
•  When turning off the main power switch, make sure that all indicators other than the 
main power are turned off.
•  In the case of a sudden main power outage, turn the power for the machine back on 
and then turn it off in the correct order. If you turn off the main power switch or unplug 
the power cord while the indicator is lit up or blinking, the hard disk drive may be dam -
aged or data may be lost.
•  Turn off both the [Power] button (
) and the main power switch and unplug the power 
cord if you suspect a machine failure, if there is a bad thunderstorm nearby , or when 
you are moving the machine.
Caution:
Main power indicator
Main power switch Fax receive indicator
[Power] button
Right tray
Bypass-tray
Tray 5 (MX-LC12) 
*
Tray 2
Tray 3
Keyboard 
*
Operation panel
Saddle finisher
*
Front cover (Upper)
Front cover (Lower)
Tray 1 Tray 4
* Optional
Punch module
Output tray (Center tray)
USB connector (A type)
Automatic document feeder   
						

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This screen appears first. When you touch an icon, the corresponding screen appears. 
Pressing the [Home Screen] button () on the operation panel also displays this screen.
* The screen may differ from the actual one depending on the model or customization.
HOME SCREEN
Double  
tapping
 
Lightly tap the touch panel twice. Use this 
method to switch preview modes or enlarge a 
preview image.
Flicking
 
Flick the panel to scroll a preview image.
Tapping
 
Touch and then quickly release the finger.
Use this method to select a key, tab or 
checkbox.
Long touching
 
Touch the key with your finger and hold it for 
a while.
Dragging
 
Drag (slide your finger touching the panel 
in a random direction) to replace or delete 
pages in the original displayed on the preview 
screen.
Sliding
 
Slide the scroll bar (with your finger touching 
the panel) to scroll up and down a list 
containing a large number of items.
Operating the touch panel
In addition to the conventional method of single tapping, the touch panel of the machine can be operated by long touching, flicking and sliding.
HOME SCREEN
Network Folder
The scanned original is sent to the computer network folder specified in the 
Windows network.
Copy
The scanned original is printed.
Operation Guide
See this document if you are experiencing 
problems while operating the machine. Job Status
Tap this icon to check the status of the job currently 
being executed.
Page switch keys
Use these keys to view a hidden page in the scrolling area.
Action panel
Tap an item to edit Home 
Screen or other operation.
Settings
In setting mode, various settings can be configured to suit 
the aims and needs of your application. E-mail
A scanned original is attached to an e-mail and sent.
HDD File retrieve
The scanned original is saved on the hard 
disk drive of the machine or an external 
memory disk.
This icon can also be tapped to edit or 
operate the stored data.
FTP/Desktop
The scanned document is sent to the specified FTP server directory or the 
specified folder in a computer connected to the network.
Scrolling area
Up to 12 icons are displayed.
You can view hidden icons by scrolling 
the screen horizontally.
Fixed area
Up to 10 icons are always displayed. Fax
The scanned original is sent via the telephone line.   
						

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COPY
Color mode
Automatically identifies color or black & white 
to copy
Copies in full color
Copies in 2 colors
Copies in a single color
Paper Select
Tray 1/Tray 2/Tray 3/Tray 4
Bypass Tray
Specify the type and size of paper.
Large Capacity Tray (Optional)
Output
Outputs to the middle tray of the machine
Outputs to the offset tray of the finisher
Outputs by sorting on a set basis
Outputs by sorting on a page basis
Outputs to the output tray on the right of the 
machine
 
Copy Ratio
Displays the basic ratio menu.
Displays the XY Zoom ratio menu. 
Automatically sets the ratio based on the 
original settings and paper settings.
Sets the ratio based on the original 
settings and paper settings.
Enlarges or reduces the image  
in increments of 1%
Transits to the "Other Ratio" screen
Transits to the "by Paper" screen
Transits to the "by Size" screen
COPY
2-sided copy
1-sided copy
Outputs two 1-Side original sheets to one 
2-Side sheet
Outputs one 2-Side original sheet to one 
2-Side sheet
Outputs one 2-Side original sheet to two 
1-Side sheets
Copy settings
Basic operations
1	Place the 
original2	Copy settings3	Preview4	Specify the 
number of 
copies5	Start (Black & white, or 
color)
  
1  Copy settings
2  Displays the [Function Review] dialog
3  Scans the original and displays it in the preview area (if preview is required)
4  Cancels all settings Corrects the number 
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Exposure
Selects automaticallyBest for maps containing fine text
Best for text originalsBest for faint colored originals such as those 
written using pencil
Prioritizes the quality of text and printed photo 
imagesTouch a darker or lighter area to adjust shading
Best for text originals to which photos are 
pastedSelect this option for copied or printed originals
Prioritizes the quality of photo imagesSelect this option to enhance the color of a color 
copy
Best for photo originals
Original
Selects automatically
Displays AB size list
Displays inch size list
Displays the direct entry screen
Displays the custom size list
Inch AB
5 1
/2 ×8 1
/2 51
/2  x 8 1
/2  R
A5 A5RB5 B5R
8 1
/2 ×11
81
/2  x 11R 8-1/2" x 
11" (A4)A4R
B4 11" x 
17" (A3)
8 1
/2 ×13
81
/2 ×14
216 × 340 216×343
11×17 81
/2 ×13 2
/5
Others
Specify the edge erase (center erase) and erase width 
of the original for copiesSkipping blank pages in an originalCopies each facing page
Outputs transparency films in a way that they do not 
stick togetherCopies captions onto tab paperPrints dates, the number of pages, and stamps
Specify the image print positionSplits a pamphlet original by page in a copyInverts the original into a mirror image
Copies a pamphletPadding unauthorized copy deterrent dataCopies originals with no edge cut-off
Adds a registered image to an originalMaking a poster-sized copyCopies many originals at once
Repeats the same image on one sheet in a copyAdds marginsAdjust the color of a copy image
Copies originals of different sizes togetherSpecify the resolution of the originalReverses white and black
Using two machines to copy in parallelCopying in the center of the paperThis mode switches document feeder controls for 
originals with thin paper thickness
Adjust the sharpness of an imageCheck the number of scanned original sheetsSuppresses light background area in copies
Adjust the brightness of a color copy imageAdjusting red/green/blue in copiesUses document filing
Temporarily saves the scanned data on the hard disk 
drive of the machineAdjust the intensity (saturation) of a color copy imageDisplays a preview image after selection
Copying a multi-page original to a single sheetInserts cover or insertion sheets
Arranges a pamphlet formatCopies both sides of a card as a single page
COPY   
						

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FAX
Exposure
Selects automatically
Touch a darker or lighter area to adjust shading
Address book
Tap this to display the address book screen to select a destination.
Resolution
Best for normal size text originals
Best for text originals
Best for originals containing illustrations
Expresses fine text or the delicate thickness of 
photo originals
Original
Specify the original size to be scanned
Displays the ratio of scan size and send size
Specify the original size to be sent
Scans a 2-Sided original (Tablet)
Scans a 2-Sided original (Book)
Specify the original orientation
FAX
Basic operations
1	Place the 
original2	Fax scanning and send settings3	Preview4	Specify the 
destination5	Start
 
1 Fax scanning and send settings
2  Displays the [Function Review] dialog
3  Scans the original and displays it in the preview area (if preview is required)
4  Cancels all settings Correction
Fax scanning and send settings   
						

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Job Build
Tap this to switch the job build mode on or off.
Setting it to On scans a large number of originals in segments.
Slow Scan Mode
Tap this to switch the slow scan mode on or off.
Setting it to On prevents slips or other thin paper sheets from 
getting jammed when they are scanned.
Mixed Size Orig.
Use this to switch the mixed size original mode on or off.
Setting it to On scans originals of different sizes together using the 
automatic document feeder.
Original Count
Tap this to switch the original count setting on or off.
Setting it to On sends fax after checking the scanned number of 
original sheets.
Select among addresses recently sent to
Select a destination from the transmission log screen.
Call Search Number
Select a destination from the search number.
Send Directly
Sends the scanned original without saving it to the memory.
Global Address Search
A destination is searched for in the global address book.
Viewing original settings
Displays the original settings on the lower center of the panel.
Others
Specify the edge erase (center erase) and 
erase width of the original to be sentStamps scanned originals (optional)Saves the send data on the hard disk drive of the 
machine.
Scans each facing page of a bound documentSelect sender information for fax transmissionTemporarily saves the send data on the hard disk 
drive of the machine
Sends a pamphlet original by splitting it by page
 Prints the transaction reportSends two pages as a single page
Sends both sides of a card as a single page
Use this to register and manage the data to be 
sent when receiving data from the other machine 
by polling, as well as manage the data received by 
confidential reception.The original data placed in the other machine is 
retrieved by operating your machine
Automatically performs transmission or polling 
reception at the specified timeSaves the send data on the hard disk drive of the 
machine.
FAX   
						

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SCAN
Address Book
Tap this to display the address book screen to select a destination.
Tap this to switch between To and Cc.
Searches a destinationResolution
100 x 100 dpi
150 x 150 dpi
200 x 200 dpi
300 x 300 dpi
400 x 400 dpi
600 x 600 dpi
Touch to input Address
Enter an address directory.
Subject
Select a subject or enter it directly.
File Name
Select a file name or enter it directly.
Exposure
Selects automatically
Touch a darker or lighter area to adjust shading
Best for text originals
Prioritizes the quality of text and printed photo 
images
Best for text originals to which photos are 
pasted
Prioritizes the quality of photo images
Best for photo originals
Best for maps containing fine text
Send Same Image as Fax  Address
Tap this to switch "Send Same Image as Fax Address" on or off.
 
Setting this to On sends the same image as the fax address.
SCAN
Basic Operations (Scan to E-mail)
1	Place the 
original2	Scan settings3	Preview4	Specify the 
destination5	Start
 
1 Scan settings
2  Displays the [Function Review] dialog
3  Scans the original and displays it in the preview area (if preview is required)
4  Cancels all settings Correction
Scan settings   
						

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File Format
This function sets the file format and compression mode (ratio) of send data.
File formatCompression modeNumber of pages setting
Color/GrayscaleB/WColor/Grayscale B/WColor/Grayscale/Black & white
Transmittable formats:
TIFF, XPS, JPEG, PDF, PDF/A Transmittable formats:
TIFF, XPS, PDF, PDF/A Compressible modes:
Low, Medium, High, Bk Letter EmphasisCompressible modes:
None, MH (G3), MMR 
(G4)
Specify the number 
of pages per file
Creates an 
encrypted PDF 
fileCreates an 
encrypted PDF 
file
Sends data by reducing 
its sizeDisplays the number 
of pages per file
Sends data by reducing 
its size but without 
reducing the image 
qualityIncreases or 
decreases the 
number of pages per 
file
Others
Tap this to switch the job build mode on or off.
Setting it to On scans a large number of originals 
in segments.Scans a thin originalScans originals of different sizes together
Tap this to switch the original count setting on or 
off.
Setting it to On checks the scanned number of 
original sheets.Specify the edge erase (center erase) and erase 
width of the original to be sentScans an original as two separate pages
Sends a pamphlet original by splitting it by pageSends both sides of a card as a single pageAutomatically performs transmission or polling 
reception at the specified time
Stamps scanned originalsScans originals by suppressing light background areaErases blank pages mixed in an original after 
scanning
Removes chromatic colors from the scanned 
original before transmissionAdjust the sharpness of an image to produce a 
sharper or softer image.Adding contrast to the scanned original before 
transmission.
Saves the send data on the hard disk drive of 
the machine.Temporarily saves the send data on the hard disk 
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DOCUMENT FILING
DOCUMENT FILING
This function saves the original scanned on the machine, received fax data, or print data from a PC on the hard disk drive of the machine or on an external memory device.
The saved data can be printed or sent. Editing of the stored files, for example combining, is also possible.
Basic operations
1	HOME SCREEN2	Select the folder3	Place the original4	Start
The usage of the machine's hard disk 
drive is displayed in graphical format,
separately for Main Folder, Custom 
Folder, and Quick File Folder.
• Files stored using [Quick File] are provided with the "Sharing" property that can be 
accessed by any person for output and sending. Therefore, do not store sensitive 
documents or documents that you do not want to be used by others using the [Quick 
File] function.
Saves files temporarily.
Use this to save the original you wish to 
share among users.
Use this button to reset all settings.
Quick File Folder
Main Folder
Reset buttonDisplays the private screen for the 
login user.
My Folder
The folder for the registered user.
Custom Folder
HDD Status
Folder select screen     
						

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You can select the method to display files. List view or thumbnails view can be selected.
 
„
Viewing by folder  
„
Viewing by job
Prints a file from the reprint screen
This item changes to [Print] when multiple files are selected.Views property change and file detail information
This item is not displayed when multiple files are selected.
Sends a file from the resend screen
This item is not displayed when multiple files are selected.Select this item if you wish to delete data after executing [Print Now].
Moves a file
You can also edit the file name using this option.Select this item if you wish to print all in black & white
This item is only valid when [Print Now] is selected.
This item is not displayed when multiple files are selected.
Merges the selected two files into a single file
This item is not displayed when only one file or three or more files are selected.Prints the selected file immediately
Check the content of the original file by image
This item is not displayed when multiple files are selected. Deletes data
Job settings menu
Select a file you wish to retrieve, then select a desired operation.  The following operations are displayed on the action panel.
The [Print Now] operation is not displayed on the action panel but displayed as a button in the trigger area.
File list viewFile thumbnails view