Sharp Mxc300w Owners Manual

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BEFORE USING THE MACHINE
Important points when inserting paper in the bypass tray
 Up to 50 sheets of standard copy paper can be set in the bypass tray.
 Be sure to place 5-1/2 x 8-1/2 or A6, B6 size paper or envelopes horizontally as shown in the following diagram. 
(When using the printer: Same as the direction for the 8-1/2 x 11 size paper, etc)
 When loading envelopes, make sure that they are straight and flat and do not have loosely glued construction flaps 
(not the closure flap).
 Special papers except SHARP recommended transparency film, labels, and envelopes must be fed one sheet at a 
time through the bypass tray.
 When adding paper, first remove any paper remaining in the tray, combine it with the paper to be added and then 
reload as a single stack. The paper to be added must be the same size and type as the paper already in the tray.
 Use SHARP-recommended transparency film.
 Do not use paper that is smaller than the original. This may cause smudges or unclean images.
 Do not use paper that has already been printed on by a laser printer or plain paper fax machine. This may cause 
smudges or unclean images. 
Important points when using envelopes
Envelopes that cannot be used
Do not use the following envelopes. Envelopes misfeed, and smudges may result.
 Envelopes with metal clasps, plastic hooks, or ribbon 
hooks
 Envelopes closed with string
 Envelopes with windows or backing
 Envelopes with an uneven front surface due to 
embossing
 Double-layer envelopes
 Envelopes with an adhesive for sealing
 Hand-made envelopes
 Envelopes with air inside
 Envelopes with creases, fold marks, torn or 
damaged envelopes Envelopes with an incorrectly aligned corner gluing 
position on the back cannot be used as creasing 
may result.
Print quality on envelopes
 Print quality is not guaranteed in the area 13/32 (10 mm) around the edges of the envelope.
 Print quality is not guaranteed on parts of envelopes where there is a large step-like change of thickness, such as 
on four-layer parts or parts less than three layers.
 Print quality is not guaranteed on envelopes with adhesive for sealing.
AvailableNot 
available
Can be used
Cannot be 
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BEFORE USING THE MACHINE
Inserting transparency film
 Use SHARP-recommended transparency film. 
 Do not touch the print side of transparency film.
 When loading multiple sheets of transparency film in the bypass tray, be sure to fan the sheets several times before 
loading.
 When printing on transparency film, be sure to remove each sheet as it exits the machine. Allowing sheets to stack 
in the output tray may result in curling.
TRAY SETTINGS
These programs are used to change the paper size setting of a tray, and auto tray switching.
CHANGING THE PAPER SIZE SETTING OF A TRAY
If the size of the loaded paper is different from the size shown in the display, follow the steps below to change the 
paper size setting of the tray.
The paper size setting cannot be changed during copying, printing, fax printing (when the fax option is installed), 
or when a misfeed has occurred. However, if the machine is out of paper or out of toner, the paper size setting can 
be changed during copying, printing, and fax printing.
See 
PAPER (p.16) for information on the specifications for the types and sizes of paper that can be loaded in the 
paper trays.
Press the [SPECIAL FUNCTION] key, and press the [ ] or [ ] key to select Paper Size Set.
Press the [ ] or [ ] key to select the paper tray for which the paper size is 
being changed. Press the [ ] key to select the paper size. 
Press the [OK] key.
DISABLING (ENABLING) AUTO TRAY SWITCHING
When auto tray switching is enabled and paper runs out during copying or printing, the job will continue using paper 
from a different tray if that tray has the same size of paper in the same type. (This function does not operate when 
using the bypass tray or when a fax is being printed.) 
This function has been enabled at the factory. If you prefer to disable the function, follow the steps below. 
Press the [SPECIAL FUNCTION] key, select Paper Size, and press the [ ] key repeatedly until Auto Tray 
Switching appears.
To re-enable auto tray switching, press the [OK] key that a checkmark 
appears.
: Shows tray 1.
: Shows tray 2.
:  Shows Bypass tray.
For the paper trays and tray numbers, 
see PAPER (p.16).
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BEFORE USING THE MACHINE
CHANGING THE PAPER TYPE OF A TRAY
To change the paper type setting for a tray, follow the steps below.
Press the [SPECIAL FUNCTION] key, select Paper Type, select the tray with the [ ] or [ ] key, and press the 
[OK] key. Select the desired paper type and press the [OK] key.
See 
PAPER (p.16) for information on the specifications for the types and sizes of paper that can be loaded in the 
paper trays.
USER AUTHENTICATION MODE
When user authentication mode is enabled, a count is kept of the pages printed by each account. The page counts 
can be viewed in the display. Users that can transmit faxes (up to 30) can be established and transmission time and 
other information can be tracked for each account. The Acc. Usage List (p.181) can be printed out which shows the 
time used for transmission and pages transmitted by each account.
This function is enabled in the system settings. (User Registration (p.178)) 
Up to 30 can be stored.
USING USER AUTHENTICATION MODE
When user authentication mode is turned on, the account number entry screen is displayed. Enter your account 
number (five-digit identification number) as explained below before performing a copy, fax, or scan operation.
1Enter your account number (five digits) with the numeric keys.
As the account number is entered, the hyphens (-) change to asterisks ( ). If you enter an incorrect digit, press 
[C] key and re-enter the correct digit.
2When the copy job is finished, press the [LOGOUT] key ().
 When a valid account number is entered, the current count of 
the account will appear in the message display of the base 
screen. After 6 seconds 
(factory default setting), the base screen appears. (p.15)
* In copy mode, the number of sheets remaining until the limit is 
reached is also shown if Function Limit Setting (p.178) is 
enabled in the system settings.
 If you enter an user number for copy mode has also been programmed for fax mode, you can change to fax 
mode after completing the copy operation and continue with the fax operation without re-entering your user 
number. If you enter an user number for copy mode that has not been programmed for fax mode, enter your 
user number for fax mode after you press the [FAX] key to change to fax mode. 
 If an invalid account number is entered in step 1, the account number entry screen reappears.

When A Warning when Login Fails (p.178) in the system settings is enabled, a warning message will appear 
and operation will not be permitted for 1 minute if an invalid account number is entered 3 times in a row.
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BEFORE USING THE MACHINE
ENTERING CHARACTERS
This section explains how to enter and edit characters for names of rapid dial numbers, Speed Dial numbers, and 
group keys, as well as account names, program names, and search characters for the address list.
CHARACTERS THAT CAN BE ENTERED
Characters that can be entered for names
The following characters can be entered:
 Up to 36 characters can be entered for a name. 
However, up to 18 characters can be entered for a account name or senders name.
 Upper case alphabet, lower case alphabet, numbers, special characters, symbols.
Characters that can be used for search characters
The following characters can be used:
 Up to 10 characters can be entered for search characters.
 Upper case alphabet, lower case alphabet, numbers, special characters.
Search characters are normally the first 10 characters of the name entered for a destination.
Search characters are used when storing and using auto dial keys and numbers.
When a destination name includes a symbol, the symbol cannot be stored as a search character.
Search characters can be edited.
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BEFORE USING THE MACHINE
Characters are entered by pressing the numeric keys on the operation panel. The letters entered with each numeric 
key are shown below.
Characters that can be entered
KeyCharacters that can be entered for 
namesCharacters that can be used for 
search characters
1 1 Space - 1 Space -
2 A B C 2 a b c A B C 2 a b c
3 D E F 3 d e f D E F 3 d e f
4 G H I 4 g h i G H I 4 g h i
5 J K L 5 j k l J K L 5 j k l
6 M N O 6 m n o M N O 6 m n o
7 P Q R S 7 p q r s P Q R S 7 p q r s
8 T U V 8 t u v T U V 8 t u v
9 W X Y Z 9 w x y z W X Y Z 9 w x y z
*}{][?>=;:,+)(&%$!/_-.@#
00 0
Use to enter special characters. Use to enter special characters.
To enter two characters in succession that require the same key, press the [ ] key to move the cursor after 
entering the first character.
Example: Entering ab (when directly entering an e-mail address)
Press the [2] key once, press the [ ] key once to move the cursor, and then press the [2] key twice.Note 
						

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COPY FUNCTIONS
This chapter explains how to use the copy functions.
NORMAL COPYING
This section explains how to make a regular copy.
If User authentication has been enabled (p.178), enter your 5-digit account number.
1Make sure that the operation panel shows the copy screen.
If the machine is not in copy mode, press the [COPY] key.
2Place the original on the document glass or in the automatic document feeder.
To place the original, see Place the original on the document glass. (p.27) or Place the original in the 
automatic document feeder. (p.27).
To specify the original size, see SELECTING THE ORIGINAL SIZE (p.29).
3Set copy settings for each function as needed.
For the functions and settings, see MAKING A COPY DARKER OR LIGHTER (p.28) to page WHITENING 
FAINT COLORS IN COPIES (Suppress Background) (p.36).
4Enter the number of copies with the numeric keys.
5To make a color copy, press the [COLOR START] key. To make a black & white copy, 
press the [BLACK & WHITE START] key.
 About one minute after copying ends, Auto Clear (p.179) activates and restores the copy settings to the
default settings. The setting for Auto clear can be changed in the system settings.
 When selecting settings for copying, press the [CA] key if you need to cancel the settings.
 To stop copying in the middle of a run, press the [STOP] key. If you find it difficult to remove the original from
the document feeder tray, open the feeding roller cover before removing the original. If you pull out the original
without opening the feeding roller cover, the original may become dirty.NoteNote 
						

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COPY FUNCTIONS
PLACING THE ORIGINAL
Place the original on the document glass.
Open the document feeder 
and place the original face 
down on the document glass.
Align the upper left-hand corner of the original with 
the tip of the   mark.
* An original up to 8-1/2 x 11 (A4) can be placed 
on the document glass.
Copying books or originals with folds or 
creases
Press down on the document feeder while copying 
as shown. If the document feeder is not completely 
closed, shadows may appear on the copy or it may 
be fuzzy. Straighten originals with folds or creases 
well before placing.
Place the original in the automatic document feeder.
Open the extension tray in 
the original exit, and open 
the original feeder tray.
Adjust the original guides 
to the size of the 
original(s).
Set the original(s) face up 
in the feeding roller tray.
Models with the one-sided scanning function
Set the originals face up in the document feeder tray.
Use the peep hole (see 
the illustration at right) to 
check the position of the 
original.
There is an original top 
edge mark   in the peep 
hole. Align the top edge of 
the original with this mark.
Originals that can be used in the document feeder
Originals that are 5-1/2 x 8-1/2 to 8-1/2 x 14 (A5 
to A4) and 15 lbs. to 24 lbs. (50 g/m2 to 105 g/m2) 
can be used. A maximum of 50 pages can be 
placed at once.
 Models with the two-sided scanning function
A maximum of 50 page can be placed at once
 Models with the one-sided scanning function
A maximum of 35 page can be placed at once
Originals that cannot be used in the 
document feeder
The following originals cannot be used. These may 
cause misfeeds or smudging and unclear images.
 Transparencies, tracing paper, other transparent or 
translucent paper, and photographs.
 Carbon paper, thermal paper.
 Originals that are creased, folded, or torn.
 Glued originals, cut-out originals.
 Original with filing holes other than 2 holes, 3 holes, 
4 holes, or 4-hole wide.

Originals printed using an ink ribbon (thermal 
transfer printing), originals on thermal transfer paper.
 Close the automatic document feeder 
slowly. Abruptly closing the automatic 
document feeder may damage it.
 Take care that your fingers are not 
pinched when closing the automatic 
document feeder.
 Do not press hard on the automatic 
document feeder. This may cause failure.
 8-1/2 x 11 (A4)  5-1/2 x 8-1/2 (A5)
Note
Original Guides
 Make sure that there are no paper clips or 
staples on the original.
 Straighten curled originals before placing 
them in the document feeder tray. Curled 
original may cause misfeeds.
 When you set multiple sheets of thick 
original, if the original is not fed, reduce 
the number of the set originals.
Peep hole
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COPY FUNCTIONS
MAKING A COPY DARKER OR LIGHTER
Press the [EXPOSURE] key on the operation panel to display the copy exposure screen.
The copy exposure can be adjusted as needed to the original.
Three exposure modes are available: Text, Text/Print Photo and Photo.
Depending on the settings, set Auto or one of five levels for the exposure.
Select the original type with the [ ][ ]keys, adjust the exposure if needed with the [ ][ ] keys, and press the 
[OK] key.
SELECTING THE TRAY
When you want to use the paper in the bypass tray, or tray 2 is installed and you want to change the tray that is 
used, select Paper in the right menu of the base screen of copy mode and press the [OK] key.
The tray changes each time you press the [OK] key.
SETTING THE NUMBER OF COPIES
Press the numeric keys to set the number of copies.
The set number of copies appears in the display. A maximum of 999 copies (factory default setting) can be set.
 Specify the original size after placing the original. (p.29)
 Do not place originals of different sizes together in the document feeder tray. This may cause misfeeds.
 The following icons appear when the original is placed.
None: Document Glass
: Automatic document feeder (one-sided scanning).
: Automatic document feeder (two-sided scanning) (Models with the two-sided scanning function)
 If you enter the wrong number, press the [C] key and enter the correct number.
 The limit for the number of copies can be changed in the system settings. (p.183)
NoteNote
NoteNote 
						

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COPY FUNCTIONS
SELECTING THE ORIGINAL SIZE
When you want to change the original size, select Original Size on the right menu and press the [OK] key.
Select Inch or AB with the [ ][ ] keys, and select the size with the [ ][ ] keys.
Press the [OK] key. You will return to the base copy screen.
USING THE BYPASS TRAY TO COPY A SPECIAL SIZE 
ORIGINAL
Select Original Size in the right menu of the base screen of copy mode and press the [OK] key.
Select Size Input in the original size selection screen and press the [OK] key to display the size entry (inch) 
screen.
Select X (width) with the [ ] or [ ] key and enter the width with the [ ] or [ ] key, then do the same for the 
length (Y), and press the [OK] key.
REDUCING OR ENLARGING A COPY
Place the original, and press the [ZOOM] key on the operation panel to change to the ratio selection screen.
Specifying a ratio from 25% to 400%: Preset ratios/zoom.
(When the document feeder is being used, the zoom copy ratio range is 25% to 200%.)
Select the ratio with the [ ][ ] keys. You can fine adjust with the [ ][ ] keys (increments of 1%). 
Press the [OK] key to enter the ratio. 
						

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COPY FUNCTIONS
AUTOMATIC DUPLEX COPYING
Two originals placed on the document glass can be copied onto each side of a single sheet of paper. In addition, a 
document feeder (Models with the two-sided scanning function) can be used to copy two originals onto one sheet of 
paper, or one duplex original onto two sheets of paper, or one duplex original onto each side of one sheet of paper. 
This function is convenient for making copies for identification purposes and helps save paper.
To change to the 2-sided copy screen, press the [DUPLEX] key on the operation panel with the base screen of copy 
mode displayed.
Select 1 to 2, 2 to 2, or 2 to 1 with the [ ][ ] keys and press the [OK] key.
When scanning the original on the document glass, press the [START] key after scanning the front side, turn the original 
over on the glass, and press the [COLOR START] key or [BLACK & WHITE START] key. Duplex copying starts.
To change the orientation of the copy image on the front and back sides of the paper, set Binding Change to On 
with the [ ][ ] keys.
Original → PaperUsable paper
Document 
glassOne-sided original 
→ Two sides
 8-1/2 x 11, 5-1/2 x 8-1/2
(A4, B5, A5)
Document 
feeder 
(Models with 
the one-sided 
scanning 
function)One-sided original 
→ Two sides
8-1/2 x 14, 8-1/2 x 13-1/2, 
8-1/2 x 13-2/5, 8-1/2 x 13, 
8-1/2 x 11, 5-1/2 x 8-1/2
(A4, B5, A5) Document 
feeder 
(Models with 
the two-sided 
scanning 
function)One-sided original 
→ Two sidesDuplex original→ Two sidesDuplex original→ One side
There are restrictions on the paper that can be used for automatic duplex copying. See Paper that can be used 
for automatic 2-sided printing (p.18).NoteNote
1
2
12
portrait original
Orientation of the 
placed original
Normal automatic 
duplex copying
The top and bottom of 
the images on the front 
and back are reversed.
If the orientation of 
duplex copying is 
changed 
The top and bottom of 
the images on the front 
and back are the same.