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, and select the file creation method.
When Single is selected, a one-page file is created for the scanned image.
When Multi is selected, all scanned images can be combined into a single file.
3Press the [OK] key.
ADJUSTING THE GRAYSCALE OF BLACK & WHITE 
MODE
Set whether a black & white original is scanned in Mono2 or grayscale when the [BLACK & WHITE START] key is 
pressed. Select scan mode, place the original (steps 1 to 3 on p.126), and then follow the procedure below.
B/W (BLACK & WHITE)
Colors in the original are scanned as black or white.
Grayscale
The colors in the original are scanned in black and white as shades of gray (grayscale).
1Select Mono/Grayscale with the [ ] or [ ] key.
2Select B/W or Grayscale with the [ ] or [ ] key.
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3Press the [OK] key.
 When the file type is set to TIFF, the file creation method can only be select.
 To open the scanned image without using the software program in the accompanied CD-ROM, the recipient 
must have a viewer program that can open the image format (file type) that was selected as explained above. 
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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 the 
[OK] key.
3Press the [OK] key.
ENABLING SCANNING MARGINS (VOID AREA)
When this function is enabled, margins (void areas that are not scanned) are created around the edges of the 
machines maximum scanning area.
Select scan mode, place the original (steps 1 to 3 on p.126), and then follow the procedure below.
The factory default setting for the void area is Off (disabled).
If you need to change the void area setting, follow these steps.
Void area: 7/64 (2.5 mm) from the top and bottom edges
1/8 (3.0 mm) from the left and right edges
1Press the [SPECIAL FUNCTION] key to select Void Area with the [ ] or [ ] key.
2Select On or Off with the [ ] or [ ] key.
3Press the [OK] key.
WHITENING FAINT COLORS IN COPIES 
(SUPPRESS BACKGROUND)
For more information on WHITENING FAINT COLORS IN COPIES (Suppress Background), see WHITENING 
FAINT COLORS IN COPIES (Suppress Background) (p.36).
ADJUSTING THE SHARPNESS OF AN IMAGE 
(SHARPNESS)
For more information on ADJUSTING THE SHARPNESS OF AN IMAGE (Sharpness), see ADJUSTING THE 
SHARPNESS OF AN IMAGE (Sharpness) (p.36). 
						

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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 glass, the original should be placed face down in the far left corner of the glass with the 
top edge of the original at the left edge of the glass.
When using the document feeder, the original should be placed face up in the middle of the document feeder tray, 
with the top of the original to the right.
Original glassDocument feeder tray
 When business card scan mode is selected, the original size cannot be changed.
 When business card scan mode is selected, duplex scanning cannot be used.
 When using the automatic document feeder, it may not be possible to feed or read the card correctly 
depending on its condition/material/shape/processing method.
Document glassDocument feederScanning result
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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 [ ] or [ ] 
key, and press the [OK] key.
2Select Enter, Change, Delete, and press the [OK] key.
●Register program
1Select No Store, and press the [OK] key.
2Select the program you want to store with the [ ] or [ ] key, and press the [OK] key.
Setting each screen will be displayed.
3Press the [OK] key to perform the required settings.
Return to step 2.
4Press the [START] key.
Programs are stored.
●Change program
Select the program you want to change, and press the [OK] key.
Change the settings same operation as for registration.
●Delete program
1Select the program you want to delete, and press the [OK] key.
2Select Delete, and press the [OK] key.
USING STORED SETTINGS (PROGRAM)
Press the [Program 1] or [Program 2] key. See BASIC TRANSMISSION PROCEDURE (p.126). 
						

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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 the document glass/document feeder. 
Press the [SPECIAL FUNCTION] key, and select PC SCAN.
2After starting TWAIN-compliant application, click the File menu and select a menu 
to scan.
3Select SHARP MFP TWAIN V, and click the Select button.
4Select the menu to acquire an image from the application’s File menu.
The scanner driver setup screen will appear. 
Scanner driver settings (p.137) 
5In the Scanning Source menu, select the location where you placed the original in 
Step 2.
If you placed a one-sided original in the document feeder, select 
SPF (Simplex).
Only when using the document feeder (Models with the 
two-sided scanning function):
If you placed a two-sided original in the document feeder (Models 
with the two-sided scanning function), select SPF (Duplex-Book) 
or SPF (Duplex-Tablet) according to the binding position of the 
original.
The method for accessing the menu to select the scanner depends upon the application. 
For more information, refer to the manual or the help file of your application.
Depending on your system, SHARP MFP TWAIN V 1.0 (32-32) may appear in the above Select Source screen.
If you selected SPF (Duplex-Book) or SPF (Duplex-Tablet) in the Scanning Source menu, select whether the 
orientation of the placed original is Right edge is fed first or Top edge is fed first.
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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 operation panel.
 If the angle of the image is not correct, reset the original, and click the Preview button again.
 If the preview image is not oriented correctly, click the Rotate button in the preview screen. This rotates 
the preview image 90 degrees clockwise, allowing you to correct the orientation without resetting the 
original. Preview screen (p.138) 
 If you set multiple pages in the document feeder, the machine previews only the top page of the originals, 
and then sends it to the original exit area. Return the previewed original to the document feeder before 
starting the scanning job.
Scanning a large area at high resolution results in a large quantity of data and a prolonged scanning time. 
It is recommended that you set appropriate scanning preferences for the type of original being scanned, i.e., 
Web page (monitor), Photo, FAX, or OCR.
To cancel a scanning job after the Scan button has been clicked, press the [Esc] key on your keyboard or 
the [C] key or [CA] key on the operation panel.
Note
Caution
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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).
SCANNING FROM A TWAIN-COMPLIANT 
APPLICATION (p.135)
(2) Scanning Mode menu
Select Preset or Custom Settings (Standard 
or Professional in some regions) for the scanning 
mode.
The Preset (or Standard) screen lets you select 
the original type as well as monitor, photo, fax, or 
OCR according to the purpose of scanning.
If you wish to change the default settings for these 
four buttons, or select custom settings such as the 
image type and resolution before scanning, switch 
to the Custom Settings (or Professional) screen.
For details on the settings, click the Help button 
in the preview screen to display Help.
(3) Image Area menu
Set the scanning area. To scan the original size 
detected by the machine, select Auto. 
The scanning area can also be specified as 
desired in the preview window. (4) Zoom Preview checkbox
When this is selected, the selected part of the 
preview image will be enlarged when the Preview 
button is clicked.
To return to the regular view, remove the 
checkmark.
(5) Preview button
Previews the document.
(6) Scan button
(Scanning in some regions)
Click to scan an original using the selected 
settings. Before clicking the Scan button, make 
sure the settings are correct.
(7) Close button
Click to close the scanner driver setup screen.
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
Set-up screen
On machines without an document feeder, 
this setting is fixed at Platen.Note
[Zoom Preview] cannot be used when [SPF] 
is selected in the Scanning Position menu.
If [Preview] is canceled by immediately 
pressing the [Esc] key on your keyboard, 
nothing will appear in the preview screen.
To cancel a scanning job after the Scan 
button is clicked, press the [Esc] key on your 
keyboard.
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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 resetting the original. Upon 
scanning, the image file is created in the 
orientation shown in the preview screen.
(3) Image Size button
Click to open a dialog box that allows you to 
specify the scanning area by entering numbers. 
Pixels, mm, or inches can be selected for the units 
of the numbers. By initially specifying a scanning 
area, numbers can be entered to change that area 
relative to the top left corner as a fixed origin.(4)
Auto Scan Area Judgement button
Click when the preview screen is displayed to 
automatically set the scanning area to the entire 
preview image.
Click the Auto Scan Area 
Judgement button to 
automatically set the 
scanning area to the entire 
preview image.
Preview image
Preview screen
(5) Help button
Click to display the help file for the scanner driver.
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
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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 to scan mode. Enter your account number (five 
digits) with the numeric keys. (p.178)
2Place the original(s) in the document feeder tray or on the document glass.
For detailed information on placing an original, see PLACING THE ORIGINAL (p.27). 
If you are using the document glass to send multiple pages, place the first page first.
3Press the [ADDRESS] key.
4Select USB Memory Scan using the [ ] key, press the [OK] key.
You cannot place originals in both the document feeder tray and on the document glass and send them in a 
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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 
scanned.
 If no action is taken for one minute (the 
[START] key is not pressed), scanning 
automatically ends and transmission begins.
8When the final original page has been 
scanned, press the [READ-END] key 
().
Open the document feeder and remove the 
document. When the original is removed or any 
key operation is performed, the display returns to 
the base screen.
If a USB memory device is inserted into the machine prior to step 4, the following screen will appear.
Instead of performing steps 3 and 4, you can select Scan to the memory device with the [ ] or [ ] key in the 
above screen and press the [OK] key to select the USB memory device as the destination.Note
Using the document feederUsing the document glass