Sharp Mxc300w Owners Manual

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SELECTING THE FILE FORMAT
After selecting scan mode and placing the original (steps 1 to 3 on p.126), perform the procedure below.
The factory default settings are PDF for the file type and Multi for the file creation method (multiple scanned 
images are combined into one file).
If you need to change the file format, follow these steps.
1Select Format with the [ ] or [ ] key, and select Color / Grayscale or B/W, and 
press the [OK] key.
2Select the file type with the [ ] or [ ] key,...

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ADJUSTING THE SCANNING EXPOSURE
The exposure for an image can be adjusted. The larger the value, the darker the image.
Select scan mode, place the original (steps 1 to 3 on p.126), and then follow the procedure below.
The scanning exposure is set to Txt/Prt Photo Auto by factory default.
1Press [EXPOSURE] key with the [ ] or [ ] key, and select Text, Txt/Prt Photo, or 
Photo for the original type.
2To select, change the level (5 levels are available) with the [ ] [ ] keys and press...

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SCANNING BUSINESS CARDS (BUSINESS CARD SCAN)
(Models with the two-sided scanning function)
Business cards can be scanned.
Only when using this feature, it is possible to read the business card from the automatic document feeder.
1Press the [SPECIAL FUNCTION] key, and press the [ ] or [ ] key to select Bus. Card 
Scan.
The original size is set to business card size (custom).
2Press the [OK] key.
IMAGE ORIENTATION AND STANDARD ORIGINAL 
PLACEMENT ORIENTATION
When using the document...

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STORING AND EDITING/DELETING A PROGRAM
This function lets you store a transmission address and scanning settings. The address and settings can be called 
up when you scan a document, saving you the trouble of selecting the address and settings. Up to two programs can 
be stored for scanning.
• Address Setting • Original Size • Resolution • Format • Exposure • Original scanning mode can be stored in a 
program.
1Press the [SPECIAL FUNCTION] key and select Register Program with the [...

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SCANNING FROM YOUR COMPUTER
(PC SCAN)
The machine supports the TWAIN standard, making it possible to scan from TWAIN-compliant applications. 
SCANNING FROM A TWAIN-COMPLIANT APPLICATION
Scanning in PC scan mode is only possible when the scanner driver has been installed from the Software 
CD-ROM using the integrated installer. For the procedures for installing the scanner driver and configuring settings, 
see the Software Setup Guide.
1Place the original(s) that you wish to scan on...

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6Click the Preview button.
The preview image will appear.
7Specify the scanning area and set the scan preferences.
For information on specifying the scan area and setting the scan preferences, see scanner driver Help.
Scanner driver settings (p.137) 
8When you are ready to begin scanning, click the Scan button.
Scanning begins and the image is acquired into the application that you are using.
In the application, assign a file name and save the file.
9Press the [BACK] key on the...

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Scanner driver settings
The scanner driver setup screen consists of the Set-up screen, which lets you select scan settings, and the 
Preview screen, which shows the scanned image. For details on the scan settings, click the Help button in the 
preview screen to display Help.
(1) Scanning Position menu
(Scanning Source in some regions)
Select the location where the original is placed. 
Selections are Platen (document glass), SPF 
(Simplex), SPF (Duplex-Book) or SPF 
(Duplex-Tablet)....

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(1) Preview screen
Click the Preview button in the Set-up screen to 
display the scanned image. You can specify the 
scanning area by dragging the mouse inside the 
window. The inside of the frame that is created 
when you drag the mouse will be the scanning 
area. To cancel a specified scanning area and 
clear the frame, click anywhere outside the frame.
(2) Rotate button
Click to rotate the preview image 90 degrees 
clockwise. This allows the orientation to be 
corrected without...

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USB MEMORY SCAN
USING THE USB MEMORY SCAN FUNCTION
A scanned image can be sent (save) to a commercially available USB memory device that has been connected to 
the machine.
1Make sure the machine is in scan mode.
When the SCAN indicator is lit, the machine is in scan mode. If the indicator is not lit, press the [SCAN] key.
 If auditing mode has been enabled for the scan function in the system settings, a message will appear 
prompting you to enter your account number when you switch...

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5Connect the USB memory device to the machine.
6Press the [COLOR START] key or 
[BLACK & WHITE START] key.
Scanning begins.
If scanning is completed normally, Complete. is 
appears briefly and then the display returns to the 
base screen.
6Press the [COLOR START] key or 
[BLACK & WHITE START] key.
Scanning begins.
7If you have another page to scan, 
change pages and then press [COLOR 
START] key or [BLACK & WHITE 
START] key.
 Repeat this sequence until all pages have been...