Sharp Mxm452n User Guide

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BEFORE INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE
CONNECTING THE MACHINE
CONNECTING TO A NETWORK
To connect the machine to a network, connect the LAN cable to the machines network connector. Use a shielded LAN 
cable.
After connecting the machine to a network, be sure to configure the IP address and other network settings before 
installing the software. (The factory default setting for the IP address is to receive the IP address automatically when the 
machine is used in a DHCP environment.)
Network settings can be...

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SETUP IN A WINDOWS ENVIRONMENT
This section explains how to install the software on a Windows computer. For more details regarding installation 
procedures and instructions for installation in Macintosh environments, see Chapter 1 of the Operation Guide.
OPENING THE SOFTWARE SELECTION SCREEN (FOR 
ALL SOFTWARE)
1Insert the Software CD-ROM into your 
computers CD-ROM drive.
 If you are installing the printer driver or printer status monitor, insert the Software CD-ROM that shows 
Disc 1 on the front of...

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SETUP IN A WINDOWS ENVIRONMENT
INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER / PC-FAX DRIVER
To install the printer driver or the PC-Fax driver, follow the appropriate procedure in this section depending on whether 
the machine is connected to a network or connected by USB cable.
☞WHEN THE MACHINE WILL BE CONNECTED WITH A USB CABLE (page 1-89 in the Operation Guide)
WHEN THE MACHINE IS CONNECTED TO A NETWORK
This section explains how to install the printer driver and the PC-Fax driver when the machine is connected to...

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SETUP IN A WINDOWS ENVIRONMENT
2Click the [Standard installation] button.
3Printers connected to the network are 
detected. Select the machine and click 
the [Next] button.
4A confirmation window appears. Check 
the contents and then click the [Next] 
button.
5When the printer driver selection 
window appears, select the printer 
driver to be installed and click the [Next] 
button.
Click the checkbox of the printer driver to be installed so 
that a checkmark ( ) appears.
When [Custom installation] is...

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6When you are asked whether or not you 
want the printer to be your default 
printer, make a selection and click the 
[Next] button.
If you are installing multiple drivers, select the printer 
driver to be used as the default printer.
If you do not wish to set one of the printer drivers as the 
default printer, select [No].
7Follow the on-screen instructions.
Read the message in the window that appears and click 
the [Next] button.
Installation begins.
8When the...

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MAINTENANCE
This section explains how to clean the machine and replace the toner cartridges and the toner collection container.
REGULAR MAINTENANCE
To ensure that the machine continues to provide top quality performance, periodically clean the machine.
CLEANING THE DOCUMENT GLASS AND AUTOMATIC DOCUMENT FEEDER
If the document glass or document backplate sheet becomes dirty, the dirt will appear in the scanned image. Always 
keep these parts clean.
Wipe the parts with a clean, soft cloth.
If necessary,...

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MAINTENANCE
CLEANING THE BYPASS FEED 
ROLLER
If paper misfeeds frequently occur when feeding 
envelopes or heavy paper through the bypass tray, wipe 
the surface of the feed roller with a clean soft cloth 
moistened with water or a neutral detergent.
CLEANING THE ORIGINAL FEED 
ROLLER
If lines or other dirt appear on the scanned original when 
the automatic document feeder is used, wipe the surface 
of the roller with a clean soft cloth moistened with water 
or a neutral detergent.
1Open the automatic...

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MAINTENANCE
REPLACING THE TONER CARTRIDGES
Be sure to replace the toner cartridge when the message Change the toner cartridge. appears.
In copy mode
OK
Change the toner cartridge.
Ready to scan for copy.
(Toner supply is low.)
Ready to scan for copy.
(Prepare a new one.)
Ready to scan for copy.
If you continue to use the machine without replacing 
the cartridge, the following message will appear 
when the toner runs out.
When the message appears in the message display, 
replace the toner cartridge. 

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1Open the front cover.
2Pull the toner cartridge toward you.
Gently pull the toner cartridge horizontally toward you.
When pulling out the toner cartridge, pull it out gently. If the 
cartridge is pulled out abruptly, toner may spill out.
Hold the toner cartridge with both hands as shown and pull it out 
of the machine.
3Remove the new toner cartridge from its 
packaging and shake it 5 or 6 times as 
shown.
4Insert the new toner cartridge 
horizontally. 
5Push the cartridge in until it...

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6Close the front cover.
After the toner cartridge is replaced, the machine automatically 
enters image adjustment mode.
 Caution
Do not throw a toner cartridge into a fire. Toner may fly and cause burns.
 Store toner cartridges out of the reach of small children.
 If a toner cartridge is stored on end, the toner may harden and become unusable. Always store toner cartridges on their 
side with the top side up.
 If a toner cartridge other than a SHARP-recommended toner cartridge is used, the...