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OPERATION GUIDE Search based on what you want to do MAKE A COPY PRINT A DOCUMENT SEND A FAX SCAN AN IMAGE / SEND AN INTERNET FAX SAVE A JOB AND REUSE IT LATER Search using the table of contents BEFORE USING THE MACHINE COPIER PRINTER FACSIMILE SCANNER / INTERNET FAX DOCUMENT FILING SYSTEM SETTINGS TROUBLESHOOTING About Operation Guide
OPERATION GUIDE Search based on what you want to do MAKE A COPY PRINT A DOCUMENT SEND A FAX SCAN AN IMAGE / SEND AN INTERNET FAX SAVE A JOB AND REUSE IT LATER Search using the table of contents BEFORE USING THE MACHINE COPIER PRINTER FACSIMILE SCANNER / INTERNET FAX DOCUMENT FILING SYSTEM SETTINGS TROUBLESHOOTING About Operation Guide
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... used with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to correct the interference at the lower left corner of the left side of Purchase Authorized Sharp Printer Service Department Number Notice for Users in accordance with the device. Model Number Serial Number Date of Purchase Place of the machine. These limits are...
... used with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to correct the interference at the lower left corner of the left side of Purchase Authorized Sharp Printer Service Department Number Notice for Users in accordance with the device. Model Number Serial Number Date of Purchase Place of the machine. These limits are...
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... (measurement according to ISO7779 58 Automatic document feeder specifications 59 Business card feeder specifications 60 500-sheet paper feed unit specifications 61 Finisher specifications 62 Printer specifications 64 Network scanner / Internet Fax specifications 65 Pull scan function (TWAIN) specifications 66 Facsimile specifications 67 TO THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE MACHINE 70 Factory...
... (measurement according to ISO7779 58 Automatic document feeder specifications 59 Business card feeder specifications 60 500-sheet paper feed unit specifications 61 Finisher specifications 62 Printer specifications 64 Network scanner / Internet Fax specifications 65 Pull scan function (TWAIN) specifications 66 Facsimile specifications 67 TO THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE MACHINE 70 Factory...
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...(When printing same document continuously on 8-1/2" x 11" (A4) plain paper in non-offset mode, excluding processing time.) Printing resolution 600 x 600 dpi / 1200 x 1200 dpi Printer driver type PCL5c, PCL6, PostScript 3 compatible*1, XPS*2 Supported protocols TCP/IP, IPX/SPX, NetBEUI, EtherTalk Supported client See "VERIFYING SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS" in the Software PC... memory: 1 GB*5 Print area Entire page excluding margin of 11/64" (4.2 mm) at each edge. The actual print area may vary depending on the printer driver and the software application. *1 When the machine is required. 64
...(When printing same document continuously on 8-1/2" x 11" (A4) plain paper in non-offset mode, excluding processing time.) Printing resolution 600 x 600 dpi / 1200 x 1200 dpi Printer driver type PCL5c, PCL6, PostScript 3 compatible*1, XPS*2 Supported protocols TCP/IP, IPX/SPX, NetBEUI, EtherTalk Supported client See "VERIFYING SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS" in the Software PC... memory: 1 GB*5 Print area Entire page excluding margin of 11/64" (4.2 mm) at each edge. The actual print area may vary depending on the printer driver and the software application. *1 When the machine is required. 64
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... manual assume that a defect or other failures, or for any comments or concerns about the manual, please contact your dealer or nearest SHARP Service Department. • This product has undergone strict quality control and inspection procedures. Thank you for purchasing this manual. Please note ...provided for by the terms of the operating system. • Wherever "MX-xxxx" appears in this manual, please substitute your dealer or nearest SHARP Service Department if you need to install the printer drivers and software that allows the machine to be installed on your operating...
... manual assume that a defect or other failures, or for any comments or concerns about the manual, please contact your dealer or nearest SHARP Service Department. • This product has undergone strict quality control and inspection procedures. Thank you for purchasing this manual. Please note ...provided for by the terms of the operating system. • Wherever "MX-xxxx" appears in this manual, please substitute your dealer or nearest SHARP Service Department if you need to install the printer drivers and software that allows the machine to be installed on your operating...
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...8226; CONNECTING THE MACHINE WITH A USB CABLE (Windows 7 2 SETUP IN A WINDOWS ENVIRONMENT OPENING THE SOFTWARE SELECTION SCREEN (FOR ALL SOFTWARE 8 INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER / PC-FAX DRIVER 10 • WHEN THE MACHINE IS CONNECTED TO A NETWORK 10 • WHEN THE MACHINE WILL BE CONNECTED WITH A USB...22 • USING THE MACHINE AS A SHARED PRINTER 30 • USING THE STANDARD WINDOWS PS PRINTER DRIVER (Windows 98/Me/NT 4.0 33 • CONFIGURING THE PRINTER DRIVER FOR THE OPTIONS INSTALLED ON THE MACHINE 35 INSTALLING THE PRINTER STATUS MONITOR 40 INSTALLING THE SCANNER DRIVER 42 ...
...8226; CONNECTING THE MACHINE WITH A USB CABLE (Windows 7 2 SETUP IN A WINDOWS ENVIRONMENT OPENING THE SOFTWARE SELECTION SCREEN (FOR ALL SOFTWARE 8 INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER / PC-FAX DRIVER 10 • WHEN THE MACHINE IS CONNECTED TO A NETWORK 10 • WHEN THE MACHINE WILL BE CONNECTED WITH A USB...22 • USING THE MACHINE AS A SHARED PRINTER 30 • USING THE STANDARD WINDOWS PS PRINTER DRIVER (Windows 98/Me/NT 4.0 33 • CONFIGURING THE PRINTER DRIVER FOR THE OPTIONS INSTALLED ON THE MACHINE 35 INSTALLING THE PRINTER STATUS MONITOR 40 INSTALLING THE SCANNER DRIVER 42 ...
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...discs. Disc 1 Software for Windows • Printer driver These allow you to be used with the machine is recommended that accompanies the machine contains the printer driver and other software. It is on the CD-ROMs that your dealer or nearest SHARP Service Department if you have a problem printing from... older software using the PCL6 printer driver, use the printer and scanner functions of the machine, the CD-ROMs that contain the software, and the pages...
...discs. Disc 1 Software for Windows • Printer driver These allow you to be used with the machine is recommended that accompanies the machine contains the printer driver and other software. It is on the CD-ROMs that your dealer or nearest SHARP Service Department if you have a problem printing from... older software using the PCL6 printer driver, use the printer and scanner functions of the machine, the CD-ROMs that contain the software, and the pages...
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...when the machine is connected to a network) This allows you to monitor the status of the machine on your computer screen. ☞ INSTALLING THE PRINTER STATUS MONITOR (page 40) Disc 2 Software for Windows • PC-Fax driver This enables you to send a file from your computer as ... CD-ROM. (Substitute the letter of the machine from a TWAIN-compliant software application. ☞ INSTALLING THE SCANNER DRIVER (page 42) • Printer Administration Utility This allows the administrator to send a file from a computer. To install and use the scanner function of your computer as an Internet...
...when the machine is connected to a network) This allows you to monitor the status of the machine on your computer screen. ☞ INSTALLING THE PRINTER STATUS MONITOR (page 40) Disc 2 Software for Windows • PC-Fax driver This enables you to send a file from your computer as ... CD-ROM. (Substitute the letter of the machine from a TWAIN-compliant software application. ☞ INSTALLING THE SCANNER DRIVER (page 42) • Printer Administration Utility This allows the administrator to send a file from a computer. To install and use the scanner function of your computer as an Internet...
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... Scanner Tool" must be used to send Internet faxes (PC-I -Fax function, first install the PC-Fax driver from the CD-ROM. OTHER CD-ROMS X "PRINTER UTILITIES" CD-ROM that accompanies the Internet fax expansion kit (for Windows) This CD-ROM is used to update the PC-Fax driver on the... installed from the "Software CD-ROM" and then run only the installer. (There is no need to reinstall the PC-Fax driver.) ☞INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER / PC-FAX DRIVER (page 10) X "Sharpdesk/Network Scanner Utilities" CD-ROM (for Windows) This contains software that helps you get the most out of...
... Scanner Tool" must be used to send Internet faxes (PC-I -Fax function, first install the PC-Fax driver from the CD-ROM. OTHER CD-ROMS X "PRINTER UTILITIES" CD-ROM that accompanies the Internet fax expansion kit (for Windows) This CD-ROM is used to update the PC-Fax driver on the... installed from the "Software CD-ROM" and then run only the installer. (There is no need to reinstall the PC-Fax driver.) ☞INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER / PC-FAX DRIVER (page 10) X "Sharpdesk/Network Scanner Utilities" CD-ROM (for Windows) This contains software that helps you get the most out of...
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Operating system environment*1 Windows Macintosh Software PCL6 printer driver, PCL5c printer driver PS printer driver, PPD driver PC-Fax driver*2 Scanner driver Printer Status Monitor Printer Administration Utility Macintosh PPD file Required expansion kits Can be used in this case, the driver can be used without the facsimile...must be installed on your computer. *3 When the Internet fax expansion kit is installed, the PC-Fax driver can be updated using the "PRINTER UTILITIES" CD-ROM to enable the driver to be used as a PC-I-Fax driver. Facsimile expansion kit*3 Can be used in the standard configuration...
Operating system environment*1 Windows Macintosh Software PCL6 printer driver, PCL5c printer driver PS printer driver, PPD driver PC-Fax driver*2 Scanner driver Printer Status Monitor Printer Administration Utility Macintosh PPD file Required expansion kits Can be used in this case, the driver can be used without the facsimile...must be installed on your computer. *3 When the Internet fax expansion kit is installed, the PC-Fax driver can be updated using the "PRINTER UTILITIES" CD-ROM to enable the driver to be used as a PC-I-Fax driver. Facsimile expansion kit*3 Can be used in the standard configuration...
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...the machine. • If the machine is used in a Macintosh environment.) The machine and computer should be connected while the printer driver is installed, the printer driver will not be avoided by assigning a permanent IP address to the machine. • This manual explains how to configure... the IP address and other network settings before the printer driver is being installed. X Checking the IP address of "All Custom Setting List". Follow these steps to the machine's network connector. ...
...the machine. • If the machine is used in a Macintosh environment.) The machine and computer should be connected while the printer driver is installed, the printer driver will not be avoided by assigning a permanent IP address to the machine. • This manual explains how to configure... the IP address and other network settings before the printer driver is being installed. X Checking the IP address of "All Custom Setting List". Follow these steps to the machine's network connector. ...
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...message screen appears asking you want software for Windows 98/Me/NT 4.0. Contact your computer's 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 the CD-ROM. 2 Click the [Start] button...the [Setup] icon ( ). OPENING THE SOFTWARE SELECTION SCREEN (FOR ALL SOFTWARE) 1 Insert the "Software CD-ROM" into your dealer or nearest SHARP Service Department if you for Windows 98/Me/NT 4.0. 2 SETUP IN A WINDOWS ENVIRONMENT This section explains how to install the software and configure ...
...message screen appears asking you want software for Windows 98/Me/NT 4.0. Contact your computer's 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 the CD-ROM. 2 Click the [Start] button...the [Setup] icon ( ). OPENING THE SOFTWARE SELECTION SCREEN (FOR ALL SOFTWARE) 1 Insert the "Software CD-ROM" into your dealer or nearest SHARP Service Department if you for Windows 98/Me/NT 4.0. 2 SETUP IN A WINDOWS ENVIRONMENT This section explains how to install the software and configure ...
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... see the appropriate page below for the software that you understand the contents of the license agreement and then click the [Yes] button. INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER / PC-FAX DRIVER • WHEN THE MACHINE IS CONNECTED TO A NETWORK • Standard installation: page 11 • Installation by selecting ...: page 19 • WHEN THE MACHINE WILL BE CONNECTED WITH A USB CABLE: page 22 • USING THE MACHINE AS A SHARED PRINTER: page 30 INSTALLING THE PRINTER STATUS MONITOR: page 40 INSTALLING THE SCANNER DRIVER: page 42 9 You can show the "SOFTWARE LICENSE" in the "Welcome" window and ...
... see the appropriate page below for the software that you understand the contents of the license agreement and then click the [Yes] button. INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER / PC-FAX DRIVER • WHEN THE MACHINE IS CONNECTED TO A NETWORK • Standard installation: page 11 • Installation by selecting ...: page 19 • WHEN THE MACHINE WILL BE CONNECTED WITH A USB CABLE: page 22 • USING THE MACHINE AS A SHARED PRINTER: page 30 INSTALLING THE PRINTER STATUS MONITOR: page 40 INSTALLING THE SCANNER DRIVER: page 42 9 You can show the "SOFTWARE LICENSE" in the "Welcome" window and ...
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...function when the machine is installed in a remote location, or to print using the SSL (encrypted communication) function, see "USING THE STANDARD WINDOWS PS PRINTER DRIVER (Windows 98/Me/NT 4.0)" (page 33) and install the driver using the IPP function and the SSL function" (page 19) and install the... THE MACHINE WILL BE CONNECTED WITH A USB CABLE (page 22) 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 an IPv6-only network, the software cannot be installed on your computer. Supported...
...function when the machine is installed in a remote location, or to print using the SSL (encrypted communication) function, see "USING THE STANDARD WINDOWS PS PRINTER DRIVER (Windows 98/Me/NT 4.0)" (page 33) and install the driver using the IPP function and the SSL function" (page 19) and install the... THE MACHINE WILL BE CONNECTED WITH A USB CABLE (page 22) 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 an IPv6-only network, the software cannot be installed on your computer. Supported...
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... / PC-FAX DRIVER X Standard installation When the software selection screen appears in step 6 of the items below . 1 Click the [Printer Driver] button. To install the PC-Fax driver, click the [PC-Fax Driver] button on the "Disc 2" CD-ROM. *The above screen appears when using ...
... / PC-FAX DRIVER X Standard installation When the software selection screen appears in step 6 of the items below . 1 Click the [Printer Driver] button. To install the PC-Fax driver, click the [PC-Fax Driver] button on the "Disc 2" CD-ROM. *The above screen appears when using ...
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... / PC-FAX DRIVER • Machine connection method: LPR Direct Print (Auto Search) • Set as default printer:Yes (excluding the PC-Fax driver) • Printer driver name: Cannot be changed • Display fonts: Installed If you selected other than [LPR Direct Print (Auto Search)], see the ...following pages: • LPR Direct Print (Specify Address): page 15 • IPP: page 19 •Shared printer: page 30 • Connected to this computer: page 22 3 Printers connected to the network, and then click the [Re-search] button. • You can also click the [Specify condition]...
... / PC-FAX DRIVER • Machine connection method: LPR Direct Print (Auto Search) • Set as default printer:Yes (excluding the PC-Fax driver) • Printer driver name: Cannot be changed • Display fonts: Installed If you selected other than [LPR Direct Print (Auto Search)], see the ...following pages: • LPR Direct Print (Specify Address): page 15 • IPP: page 19 •Shared printer: page 30 • Connected to this computer: page 22 3 Printers connected to the network, and then click the [Re-search] button. • You can also click the [Specify condition]...
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...the [Next] button. • When the PC-Fax driver is being installed, this screen does not appear. Click the checkbox of the printer drivers as the default printer. Go to the next step. • The [PPD] checkbox only appears if you are using Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003/Vista/Server... ( ) appears. • When the PC-Fax driver is being installed, this screen does not appear. INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER / PC-FAX DRIVER 5 When the printer driver selection window appears, select the printer driver to the next step. 13 If you are asked whether or not you do not wish to set...
...the [Next] button. • When the PC-Fax driver is being installed, this screen does not appear. Click the checkbox of the printer drivers as the default printer. Go to the next step. • The [PPD] checkbox only appears if you are using Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003/Vista/Server... ( ) appears. • When the PC-Fax driver is being installed, this screen does not appear. INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER / PC-FAX DRIVER 5 When the printer driver selection window appears, select the printer driver to the next step. 13 If you are asked whether or not you do not wish to set...
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... Follow the on each of step 1. If this driver software anyway]. • If you are using the machine as a shared printer, see "USING THE MACHINE AS A SHARED PRINTER" (page 30) to click the [Continue Anyway] or [Yes] button. 8 When the installation completed screen appears, click the ... warning window appears, be sure to install the printer driver on -screen instructions. This completes the installation. • After installation, see "CONFIGURING THE PRINTER DRIVER FOR THE OPTIONS INSTALLED ON THE MACHINE" (page 35) to configure the printer driver settings. • If you to restart...
... Follow the on each of step 1. If this driver software anyway]. • If you are using the machine as a shared printer, see "USING THE MACHINE AS A SHARED PRINTER" (page 30) to click the [Continue Anyway] or [Yes] button. 8 When the installation completed screen appears, click the ... warning window appears, be sure to install the printer driver on -screen instructions. This completes the installation. • After installation, see "CONFIGURING THE PRINTER DRIVER FOR THE OPTIONS INSTALLED ON THE MACHINE" (page 35) to configure the printer driver settings. • If you to restart...
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INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER / PC-FAX DRIVER X Installation by specifying the machine's address When the machine cannot be found because it is not powered on the "Disc 2" CD-... by entering the name (host name) or IP address of "OPENING THE SOFTWARE SELECTION SCREEN (FOR ALL SOFTWARE)" (page 8), perform the steps below. 1 Click the [Printer Driver] button.
INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER / PC-FAX DRIVER X Installation by specifying the machine's address When the machine cannot be found because it is not powered on the "Disc 2" CD-... by entering the name (host name) or IP address of "OPENING THE SOFTWARE SELECTION SCREEN (FOR ALL SOFTWARE)" (page 8), perform the steps below. 1 Click the [Printer Driver] button.
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INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER / PC-FAX DRIVER 3 When you are asked how the printer is connected, select [LPR Direct Print (Specify Address)] and click the [Next] button. 4 Enter the name (host name) or IP address of the machine and click the [Next] button. ☞ Checking the IP address of the machine (page 7) 5 When the model selection window appears, select the model name of your machine and click the [Next] button. 16
INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER / PC-FAX DRIVER 3 When you are asked how the printer is connected, select [LPR Direct Print (Specify Address)] and click the [Next] button. 4 Enter the name (host name) or IP address of the machine and click the [Next] button. ☞ Checking the IP address of the machine (page 7) 5 When the model selection window appears, select the model name of your machine and click the [Next] button. 16