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... MODE 54 USER PROGRAMS 55 DISPLAYING TOTAL NUMBER 4 PAPER 14 OF COPIES 56 LOADING THE PAPER TRAY..... 15 BYPASS FEED (including special paper 17 7 MAINTENANCE TD CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT 57 5 4 INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE DRUM CARTRIDGE SOFTWARE FOR THE SHARP REPLACEMENT 58 PERSONAL MFP SERIES .......... 19 HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS 20 CLEANING THE UNIT 59 8 TROUBLESHOOTING THE UNIT 6 BEFORE INSTALLATION 20 TROUBLESHOOTING 61 INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE .. 21 STATUS INDICATORS 62 INDICATORS ON THE OPERATION PANEL 31 USING THE PRINTER MODE..... 32 MISFEED REMOVAL...
... MODE 54 USER PROGRAMS 55 DISPLAYING TOTAL NUMBER 4 PAPER 14 OF COPIES 56 LOADING THE PAPER TRAY..... 15 BYPASS FEED (including special paper 17 7 MAINTENANCE TD CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT 57 5 4 INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE DRUM CARTRIDGE SOFTWARE FOR THE SHARP REPLACEMENT 58 PERSONAL MFP SERIES .......... 19 HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS 20 CLEANING THE UNIT 59 8 TROUBLESHOOTING THE UNIT 6 BEFORE INSTALLATION 20 TROUBLESHOOTING 61 INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE .. 21 STATUS INDICATORS 62 INDICATORS ON THE OPERATION PANEL 31 USING THE PRINTER MODE..... 32 MISFEED REMOVAL...
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... followed. Check the online manual when you with information pertinent to this printed manual an online manual is used in some contries. How to use the online manual Explains how to the user. Troubleshooting Provides instructions on how to adjust the settings for using the unit. Scan Explains how to scan using the scanner driver and how to print a document. Indicates a letter displayed in Windows XP Home Edition. USING THE MANUALS In addition to the use the online manual. Some model may result...
... followed. Check the online manual when you with information pertinent to this printed manual an online manual is used in some contries. How to use the online manual Explains how to the user. Troubleshooting Provides instructions on how to adjust the settings for using the unit. Scan Explains how to scan using the scanner driver and how to print a document. Indicates a letter displayed in Windows XP Home Edition. USING THE MANUALS In addition to the use the online manual. Some model may result...
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... display the total number of the ONLINE indicator, see "INDICATORS ON THE OPERATION PANEL" (p.31). 12 Power save indicator Lights up when the unit is in a power save mode. (p.54, p.55) 13 Paper feed location indicators Light up when the unit is on Short Edge can be selected only when the RSPF is shown by a lit indicator. (p.51) 8 Copy ratio display (%) key (p.51) 9 Display Displays the specified copy quantity, zoom copy ratio, user program code, and error code. 10 SCANNER key...
... display the total number of the ONLINE indicator, see "INDICATORS ON THE OPERATION PANEL" (p.31). 12 Power save indicator Lights up when the unit is in a power save mode. (p.54, p.55) 13 Paper feed location indicators Light up when the unit is on Short Edge can be selected only when the RSPF is shown by a lit indicator. (p.51) 8 Copy ratio display (%) key (p.51) 9 Display Displays the specified copy quantity, zoom copy ratio, user program code, and error code. 10 SCANNER key...
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... copy settings, see the online manual or the Help file for loading envelopes • Envelopes must be fed narrow side into the single bypass when multiple copies have metal clasps, plastic snappers, string closures, windows, linings, self-adhesive, patches or synthetic materials. Using printer mode After appears in the paper and begin copying. Print face Note for the printer driver, and then begin the copy job. Insert a single sheet of copy or print paper (print face down) into the feed...
... copy settings, see the online manual or the Help file for loading envelopes • Envelopes must be fed narrow side into the single bypass when multiple copies have metal clasps, plastic snappers, string closures, windows, linings, self-adhesive, patches or synthetic materials. Using printer mode After appears in the paper and begin copying. Print face Note for the printer driver, and then begin the copy job. Insert a single sheet of copy or print paper (print face down) into the feed...
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.... Print Status Window The print state and information on current printing are displayed on the unit. SOFTWARE FOR THE SHARP PERSONAL MFP SERIES The supplied CD-ROM includes software for using the printer and scanner functions. Button Manager Button Manager enabling the SCANNER ( ) key located on the status monitor window. CD-ROM Means the supplied CD-ROM with Windows 98/Me/2000/XP using a parallel connection, only printing is used as a printer and scanner, and the procedures for this unit. Printer driver 4 Enables you to operate scanning function...
.... Print Status Window The print state and information on current printing are displayed on the unit. SOFTWARE FOR THE SHARP PERSONAL MFP SERIES The supplied CD-ROM includes software for using the printer and scanner functions. Button Manager Button Manager enabling the SCANNER ( ) key located on the status monitor window. CD-ROM Means the supplied CD-ROM with Windows 98/Me/2000/XP using a parallel connection, only printing is used as a printer and scanner, and the procedures for this unit. Printer driver 4 Enables you to operate scanning function...
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... to install the software. MFP Driver Printer driver/ Print Status Scanner driver Window Button Manager Sharpdesk Users of Windows 98/Me/2000/XP who will use the parallel interface connection Windows 95/NT 4.0 users Available*1 Not Available Not Available Available*2 *1 When the unit is connected through the parallel port, the Print Status Window can fully operate *1 Compatible with Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP Professional or Windows XP Home Edition preinstalled model with 256 colors (or better) Hard disk free space...
... to install the software. MFP Driver Printer driver/ Print Status Scanner driver Window Button Manager Sharpdesk Users of Windows 98/Me/2000/XP who will use the parallel interface connection Windows 95/NT 4.0 users Available*1 Not Available Not Available Available*2 *1 When the unit is connected through the parallel port, the Print Status Window can fully operate *1 Compatible with Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP Professional or Windows XP Home Edition preinstalled model with 256 colors (or better) Hard disk free space...
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... software installation, be sure to click the "Cancel" button. 21 Depending on the screen. Installing onto Windows XP (USB/parallel interface) Before starting the installation, make sure the USB or parallel interface cable is used in the online state. • The scanner feature only works when using a USB interface cable. • If any of installation Refer to the MFP. 1 Insert the supplied CD-ROM into your problem, you may have to exit the installer. Operating...
... software installation, be sure to click the "Cancel" button. 21 Depending on the screen. Installing onto Windows XP (USB/parallel interface) Before starting the installation, make sure the USB or parallel interface cable is used in the online state. • The scanner feature only works when using a USB interface cable. • If any of installation Refer to the MFP. 1 Insert the supplied CD-ROM into your problem, you may have to exit the installer. Operating...
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..." window, click the "Next" button. 2 Read the message in the "Please read the following screen appears while the files are being copied (the message may be installed, click the "Next" button. 4 If the program displays "Do you specify the location for the software to the PC" dialog box appears, click the "OK" button. 3 Click the "Next" button in the dialog box to install the MFP driver or Cancel to...
..." window, click the "Next" button. 2 Read the message in the "Please read the following screen appears while the files are being copied (the message may be installed, click the "Next" button. 4 If the program displays "Do you specify the location for the software to the PC" dialog box appears, click the "OK" button. 3 Click the "Next" button in the dialog box to install the MFP driver or Cancel to...
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... printer driver installation. If you are using Windows XP with the parallel interface, go to step 12. 11 Begin installation of the scanner driver. 1 "SHARP AL-xxxx" (where xxxx is completed, click the "Finish" button to finish the scanner driver installation. 12 Begin installation of the printer driver. 1 "SHARP AL-xxxx" (where xxxx is the model name of the MFP is turned on, and then connect the USB interface cable or parallel interface cable...
... printer driver installation. If you are using Windows XP with the parallel interface, go to step 12. 11 Begin installation of the scanner driver. 1 "SHARP AL-xxxx" (where xxxx is completed, click the "Finish" button to finish the scanner driver installation. 12 Begin installation of the printer driver. 1 "SHARP AL-xxxx" (where xxxx is the model name of the MFP is turned on, and then connect the USB interface cable or parallel interface cable...
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... confirming the message in the "Welcome" window, click the "Next" button. 2 A dialog box appears asking you wish the MFP to be your MFP and click the "Next" button. The Sharpdesk installer will appear. Click the "Yes" button, and then the Model screen will start to copy the files. 7 Copying files for the port to be used. Be sure to select the displayed model number that another printer or peripheral device is not connected to...
... confirming the message in the "Welcome" window, click the "Next" button. 2 A dialog box appears asking you wish the MFP to be your MFP and click the "Next" button. The Sharpdesk installer will appear. Click the "Yes" button, and then the Model screen will start to copy the files. 7 Copying files for the port to be used. Be sure to select the displayed model number that another printer or peripheral device is not connected to...
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... the "start" button. 2 Click "Control Panel", select "Printers and Other Hardware", and then click "Printers and Faxes". Refer to open the printer driver setup screen. 4 Click "Printing Preferences" button in the "General" tab. On windows NT 4.0, select "Document Defaults" to the Windows manual or help file for more information on the "General" tab, "Details" tab, "Color Management" tab and "Sharing" tab. 32 USING THE PRINTER MODE For problems with the printer function, see the online manual or the help file for the driver.
... the "start" button. 2 Click "Control Panel", select "Printers and Other Hardware", and then click "Printers and Faxes". Refer to open the printer driver setup screen. 4 Click "Printing Preferences" button in the "General" tab. On windows NT 4.0, select "Document Defaults" to the Windows manual or help file for more information on the "General" tab, "Details" tab, "Color Management" tab and "Sharing" tab. 32 USING THE PRINTER MODE For problems with the printer function, see the online manual or the help file for the driver.
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... ONLINE key is pressed to switch the unit to print 1 Make sure that "SHARP AL-xxxx" (where xxxx is the model name of your preferences by switching the tab in the printer, part of the paper may remain on print settings, see the online manual or the help file for loading copy paper. How to the online state or approximately 60 seconds (auto clear time)* elapse. * The auto clear time varies with a user program setting. Set your unit) is in progress, the print data will...
... ONLINE key is pressed to switch the unit to print 1 Make sure that "SHARP AL-xxxx" (where xxxx is the model name of your preferences by switching the tab in the printer, part of the paper may remain on print settings, see the online manual or the help file for loading copy paper. How to the online state or approximately 60 seconds (auto clear time)* elapse. * The auto clear time varies with a user program setting. Set your unit) is in progress, the print data will...
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... "Scan Button Destination Setting Dialog Box" (p.36) and then open the settings window of the application that has been placed in the Windows OS you are using Sharpdesk. 1 Press the SCANNER ( ) key. The unit enters scan mode. 2 Place the original you wish to scan on the original table/SPF/ RSPF. The application numbers are using ) Fax (if a fax program is installed) OCR (if an OCR program is pressed during a copy job. • If the SCANNER ( ) key is installed) Microsoft...
... "Scan Button Destination Setting Dialog Box" (p.36) and then open the settings window of the application that has been placed in the Windows OS you are using Sharpdesk. 1 Press the SCANNER ( ) key. The unit enters scan mode. 2 Place the original you wish to scan on the original table/SPF/ RSPF. The application numbers are using ) Fax (if a fax program is installed) OCR (if an OCR program is pressed during a copy job. • If the SCANNER ( ) key is installed) Microsoft...
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..., see the online manual or the help file of application. Scanning will start in the SPF/ RSPF will automatically appear. 4 Press the start scanning. Opening the scanner driver and scanning from your application. • When using Sharpdesk as an image capture application. • Scanning is not possible during a copy and print job. • The method for use in Windows as explained in "Setting up Button Manager for starting Sharpdesk, click the "File" menu and select...
..., see the online manual or the help file of application. Scanning will start in the SPF/ RSPF will automatically appear. 4 Press the start scanning. Opening the scanner driver and scanning from your application. • When using Sharpdesk as an image capture application. • Scanning is not possible during a copy and print job. • The method for use in Windows as explained in "Setting up Button Manager for starting Sharpdesk, click the "File" menu and select...
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... MFP series printer driver is the model name of the printer to the following procedure. on Windows 95/98/Me) in the "Properties" dialog box, select "FILE:" in the "Print to be used and click "Properties". 6 Click the "Ports" tab ("Details" tab - To uninstall the printer driver, see the online manual. 1 Click the "start" button. 2 Click "Control Panel", click "Printer and Other Hardware" and then click "Printer and Faxes". To use another GDI printer...
... MFP series printer driver is the model name of the printer to the following procedure. on Windows 95/98/Me) in the "Properties" dialog box, select "FILE:" in the "Print to be used and click "Properties". 6 Click the "Ports" tab ("Details" tab - To uninstall the printer driver, see the online manual. 1 Click the "start" button. 2 Click "Control Panel", click "Printer and Other Hardware" and then click "Printer and Faxes". To use another GDI printer...
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... RSPF, letter, legal, and invoice sizes can be letter. A AA A A A A A Turn on Long Edge Making two-sided copies Turn on Short Edge 1 Place the original(s) on Short Edge. • When making two-sided copies, the multi-bypass tray cannot be used . • When using the RSPF. 6 SPECIAL FUNCTIONS This chapter describes the special functions of this unit. Non-standard size paper cannot be used. • When making two-sided copies from the...
... RSPF, letter, legal, and invoice sizes can be letter. A AA A A A A A Turn on Long Edge Making two-sided copies Turn on Short Edge 1 Place the original(s) on Short Edge. • When making two-sided copies, the multi-bypass tray cannot be used . • When using the RSPF. 6 SPECIAL FUNCTIONS This chapter describes the special functions of this unit. Non-standard size paper cannot be used. • When making two-sided copies from the...
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... scanned into the unit's memory and the number of the copy quantity blinks in the display. 2 Place the original that you press the tray select ( ) key, the location indicated by the paper feed location indicator changes in the following order: paper tray 1, paper tray 2, multibypass tray. 53 A: When copying in a one-sided to two-sided mode: Use the original to copy key to select the desired one-sided to two-sided copying mode (Turn on Long Edge or Turn on page 52. Copying...
... scanned into the unit's memory and the number of the copy quantity blinks in the display. 2 Place the original that you press the tray select ( ) key, the location indicated by the paper feed location indicator changes in the following order: paper tray 1, paper tray 2, multibypass tray. 53 A: When copying in a one-sided to two-sided mode: Use the original to copy key to select the desired one-sided to two-sided copying mode (Turn on Long Edge or Turn on page 52. Copying...
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... the SPF/ RSPF? Pieces of misfed paper. 63 Paper guides in a dry location. 8 61 tray? 15, 17 Is the paper too heavy? dark or too light. Replace with the printer function or the scanner function, see the online manual or the Help file for long time, remove the paper from the paper tray or multi-bypass tray. Plug the unit into a grounded outlet. 12 Unit does not operate. Turn the power switch on the original table or face...
... the SPF/ RSPF? Pieces of misfed paper. 63 Paper guides in a dry location. 8 61 tray? 15, 17 Is the paper too heavy? dark or too light. Replace with the printer function or the scanner function, see the online manual or the Help file for long time, remove the paper from the paper tray or multi-bypass tray. Plug the unit into a grounded outlet. 12 Unit does not operate. Turn the power switch on the original table or face...
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... 42 Setting up the unit 7 Setup procedure 7 Sharpdesk 19 Side cover 5 Side cover open button 5 Single bypass 18 Software for the SHARP Personal MFP series 19 Specifications 68 SPF/RSPF 5, 48 SPF/RSPF indicator 6, 48 SPF/RSPF misfeed indicator......... 6, 66 Start indicator 6, 31 Start key 6, 46, 56 Status indicators 62 Stream feeding mode 48, 54, 55 Supplies and options 70 Supply list - Operation panel 6 - M Making copies 46 MFP driver - Transport area 65 Moving instructions 71 Multi-bypass tray 17 N Name - Printer driver...
... 42 Setting up the unit 7 Setup procedure 7 Sharpdesk 19 Side cover 5 Side cover open button 5 Single bypass 18 Software for the SHARP Personal MFP series 19 Specifications 68 SPF/RSPF 5, 48 SPF/RSPF indicator 6, 48 SPF/RSPF misfeed indicator......... 6, 66 Start indicator 6, 31 Start key 6, 46, 56 Status indicators 62 Stream feeding mode 48, 54, 55 Supplies and options 70 Supply list - Operation panel 6 - M Making copies 46 MFP driver - Transport area 65 Moving instructions 71 Multi-bypass tray 17 N Name - Printer driver...
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... Replacing the TD cartridge 57 Scanning - MANUAL 49 - Original cover 59 - USB interface cable 45 Copying 46 Displaying total number of copies...... 56 Enlarging/reducing copies 51 Installing the software - Cabinet 59 - Transfer changer 60 Connecting the interface cable - Paper feed area 64 - SHARP TWAIN 40 Selecting the tray 53 Setting the copy quality - AUTO 50 - Sharpdesk 19 Installing the TD cartridge 10 Loading paper - Single bypass 18 Loading the original - SPF/RSPF 48 Moving the unit 71 Opening the printer driver...
... Replacing the TD cartridge 57 Scanning - MANUAL 49 - Original cover 59 - USB interface cable 45 Copying 46 Displaying total number of copies...... 56 Enlarging/reducing copies 51 Installing the software - Cabinet 59 - Transfer changer 60 Connecting the interface cable - Paper feed area 64 - SHARP TWAIN 40 Selecting the tray 53 Setting the copy quality - AUTO 50 - Sharpdesk 19 Installing the TD cartridge 10 Loading paper - Single bypass 18 Loading the original - SPF/RSPF 48 Moving the unit 71 Opening the printer driver...