Sharp MX-M905 Quick Start Manual

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DIGITAL MULTIFUNCTIONAL SYSTEM
DIGITAL MULTIFUNCTIONAL SYSTEM
DIGITAL MULTIFUNCTIONAL SYSTEM
Quick Start Guide
Quick Start Guide
MODEL:
MODEL: MX-M905
MX-M905
BEFORE USING THE MACHINE
Functions of the machine and procedures
for placing originals and loading paper
COPIER
Using the copy function
PRINTER
Using the printer function
FACSIMILE
Using the fax function
SCANNER
Using the scan function
DOCUMENT FILING
Storing jobs as files on the hard
drive
MANUAL FINISHING
Using the manual finishing function
SYSTEM SETTINGS
Configuring settings to make the
machine easier to use

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  • Page 1 MODEL: MODEL: MX-M905 MX-M905 DIGITAL MULTIFUNCTIONAL SYSTEM DIGITAL MULTIFUNCTIONAL SYSTEM DIGITAL MULTIFUNCTIONAL SYSTEM Quick Start Guide Quick Start Guide BEFORE USING THE MACHINE Functions of the machine and procedures for placing originals and loading paper COPIER Using the copy function...
  • Page 2: Operation Manuals And How To Use Them

    OPERATION MANUALS AND HOW TO USE THEM Start Guide This manual explains basic procedures for using the machine, cautions for safe use of the machine, and information for the administrator. Read this manual before using the machine. For detailed operating procedures and troubleshooting information, see the manuals in PDF format.
  • Page 3 User's Manual Detailed explanations of the functions that can be used on the machine are provided in the "User's Manual". The User's Manual can be downloaded from the machine. Download the User's Manual from the Web pages in the machine. For the downloading procedure, see "DOWNLOADING THE OPERATION GUIDE (page 5)".
  • Page 4: How To Print A Manual

    HOW TO PRINT A MANUAL Press the [Home Screen] key. Home screen appears. Tap the [Operation Guide] key. 10:15 CLOUD PORTAL Easy Easy Tray Settings Copy Scan Toner Quantity Operation Enlarge Settings Total Count Brightness Job Status Display Mode Adjustment Guide Set in a touch panel.
  • Page 5: Accessing The Web Server In The Machine

    ACCESSING THE WEB SERVER IN THE MACHINE When the machine is connected to a network, the machine's built-in Web server can be accessed from a Web browser on your computer. OPENING THE WEB PAGES Access the Web server in the machine to open the Web pages.
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS OPERATION MANUALS AND HOW TO USE THEM ......2 HOW TO PRINT A MANUAL..........4 ACCESSING THE WEB SERVER IN THE MACHINE .
  • Page 7: Before Using The Machine

    BEFORE USING THE MACHINE This section provides general information about the machine, including the names and functions of the parts of the machine and its peripheral devices, and the procedures for placing originals and loading paper. ► PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS ............8 ►...
  • Page 8: Part Names And Functions

    BEFORE USING THE MACHINE PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS (9) (10) (11) (12) (13) (14) Automatic document feeder Toner tray This automatically feeds and scans multiple originals. Both sides This tray contains toner cartridge. When the toner in a cartridge of 2-sided originals can be automatically scanned at one time. runs out, the cartridge that ran out must be replaced.
  • Page 9 BEFORE USING THE MACHINE (10) Finisher (100-sheet stapling)* Finisher (50-sheet stapling)* This staples and outputs paper. This staples and outputs paper. Saddle stitch finisher (100-sheet stapling)* Trimming module* This staples and folds paper. This trims the excess of saddle-stitched output. Inserter* Punch module* Covers and insertion sheets to be inserted into printed sheets...
  • Page 10 BEFORE USING THE MACHINE (10) (11) Facsimile expansion kit (Option) (12) (4) (5) (13) Main power switch USB connector (A type) Use this switch to turn on the power for the machine. This is used to connect a USB device such as a USB memory When using the fax or Internet fax functions, always keep this device to the machine.
  • Page 11: Turning On The Power

    BEFORE USING THE MACHINE TURNING ON THE POWER This section describes how to turn on/off the machine's power and how to restart the machine. Operate two power switches: the main power switch inside the front cover, located in the lower left corner, and the [Power] button on the operation panel.
  • Page 12: Operation Panel

    Pressing the [Home Screen] key on the operation panel displays the home screen on the touch panel. The home screen displays the keys for selecting modes or functions. LINE PRINTER Easy Easy Easy Easy Job Status Sharp OSA Sharp OSA Copy Scan File retrieve Copy Scan File retrieve 10:15 AM...
  • Page 13: Preview Screen

    BEFORE USING THE MACHINE Checking the status of a job / priority / cancelling To display the Job Status screen, tap the [Job Status] key in the home screen, or tap the [Job Status] key that appears in the upper right corner of each mode screen. Check the job status Tap the tab of the mode you want to check.
  • Page 14: Placing Originals

    BEFORE USING THE MACHINE PLACING ORIGINALS The automatic document feeder can be used to automatically scan many originals at once, and this saves you the trouble of manually feeding each original. For originals that cannot be scanned using the automatic document feeder, such as a book or a document with notes attached, use the document glass.
  • Page 15: Loading Paper

    BEFORE USING THE MACHINE LOADING PAPER NAMES AND LOCATIONS OF TRAYS When a large capacity tray is installed Tray 2 Bypass Tray Tray 1 Tray 5 Tray 3 Tray 4 When large capacity trays are installed Tray 1 Tray 2 Bypass Tray Tray 5 Tray 6...
  • Page 16 BEFORE USING THE MACHINE LOAD PAPER INTO THE TRAY 1 - 4 Tray 1 - 2 Pull out the paper tray. Gently pull the tray out until it stops. Keep holding the handle until the lock is released. Fan the paper. Fan the paper well before loading it.
  • Page 17 BEFORE USING THE MACHINE Tray 3 - 4 Pull out the paper tray. Gently pull the tray out until it stops. To load paper, go to step 3. To load a different size of paper, go to the next step. Keep holding the handle until the lock is released.
  • Page 18 BEFORE USING THE MACHINE Insert the paper into the tray. Indicator line Load the paper with the print side facing down. The stack must not be higher than the indicator line (maximum of 500 sheets). Gently push the paper tray into the machine.
  • Page 19: Loading Paper In Other Trays

    BEFORE USING THE MACHINE LOADING PAPER IN OTHER TRAYS Bypass tray (on the machine) Open the bypass tray. When loading paper larger than A4R or 8-1/2" × 11"R, pull out the extension guide. Pull the bypass tray extension all the way out. Do not place heavy objects on the bypass tray or press down on the tray.
  • Page 20 BEFORE USING THE MACHINE Bypass tray (on the large capacity trays) To replace the paper in the bypass tray, press the operation button and remove the paper. The paper table goes down. The operation button blinks while the paper table goes down. The button lights up when the paper table has gone down.
  • Page 21: Paper Table

    BEFORE USING THE MACHINE Press the operation button. The paper table goes up. The operation button blinks while the paper table goes up. The button lights up when the paper table has gone up. Large capacity tray (MX-LC12) Pull out the paper tray. Gently pull the tray out until it stops.
  • Page 22 BEFORE USING THE MACHINE Large capacity tray (MX-LCX3 N) Press the operation button. The operation button blinks, and the tray paper table goes down to the paper loading position. Wait until the operation button light goes off. Do not pull out the tray until the light goes off. If you pull out the tray forcibly while the button lights up or blinks, a machine failure may be resulted.
  • Page 23 BEFORE USING THE MACHINE • Do not insert your hand into the space inside the paper table when you load paper. • Do not insert spare paper or objects into the space inside the tray. Gently push the paper tray into the machine.
  • Page 24: Load The Paper

    BEFORE USING THE MACHINE Pull out the paper tray. Gently pull the tray out until it stops. Fan the paper. Fan the paper well before loading it. If the paper is not fanned, multiple sheets may feed at once and cause a misfeed.
  • Page 25 BEFORE USING THE MACHINE CHANGE THE SETTING OF THE PAPER TRAY To change the paper loaded in the tray, change the machine's tray settings from [Tray Settings] in the home screen. As an example, the steps for changing the paper in tray 3 from B4 plain paper to A4 recycled paper are explained below. Press the [Home Screen] key.
  • Page 26: Saving Contacts In The Address Book

    BEFORE USING THE MACHINE SAVING CONTACTS IN THE ADDRESS BOOK "Contacts" and "Group" can be stored in the address book. The procedure for adding a new contact to the address book by directly entering the name and address is explained here as an example. Press the [Home Screen] key.
  • Page 27: User Authentication

    BEFORE USING THE MACHINE USER AUTHENTICATION When user authentication is enabled in settings mode, you must log in in order to use the machine. User authentication is disabled in the factory default settings. When you have finished using the machine, log out. ABOUT AUTHENTICATION METHODS There are two user authentication methods: authentication by user number, and authentication by login name / password.
  • Page 28: Functions That Can Be Used On The Machine

    BEFORE USING THE MACHINE FUNCTIONS THAT CAN BE USED ON THE MACHINE The machine has many functions for a variety of purposes. Some convenient functions are described in below. For details, see the User's Manual. PAPER, AND TIME SAVING FUNCTIONS N-Up Blank Page Skip This function uniformly lays out multiple original pages onto a...
  • Page 29 BEFORE USING THE MACHINE Job Build Card Shot This function divides the originals into sets and feeds each set This function copies or sends the front and reverse sides of a through the automatic document feeder one set at a time when card on one sheet, not on separate sheets.
  • Page 30: Scanning Functions

    BEFORE USING THE MACHINE SCANNING FUNCTIONS Background Adjustment Slow Scan Mode You can adjust the background by making light areas of the Use this function when you wish to scan thin originals using the original darker or lighter. automatic document feeder. This function helps prevent thin originals from misfeeding.
  • Page 31: Copier

    COPIER This section explains the basic procedures for using the copier function. ► MAKING COPIES ................32 ► COPY MODE..................34 ► COPYING ON SPECIAL PAPER (Bypass Copy) ......35...
  • Page 32: Making Copies

    COPIER MAKING COPIES This section explains how to set a Copy Ratio. Press the [Home Screen] key. Home screen appears. Tap the [Easy Copy] mode icon. 10:15 Easy Copy mode screen appears. CLOUD PORTAL Easy Easy Tray Settings Copy Scan Toner Quantity Operation Enlarge...
  • Page 33 COPIER Set the copy ratio. Copy Ratio After the settings are completed, tap ( 25~200 ) Auto Image Slightly Reduce (3% Reduction) By Paper Size Original Paper Start Copies Preview Set the number of copies and then tap Original Detail the [Start] key.
  • Page 34: Copy Mode

    COPIER COPY MODE Copy mode has two modes: easy mode and normal mode. Easy mode is limited to frequently used functions that allow you to smoothly perform most copy jobs. If you need to select detailed settings or special functions, use normal mode. All functions can be used in normal mode. Easy Copy Copy...
  • Page 35: Copying On Special Paper (Bypass Copy)

    COPIER COPYING ON SPECIAL PAPER (Bypass Copy) This section explains how to load A4 heavy paper in the bypass tray. Load paper into the bypass tray. ► Bypass tray (on the machine) (page 19) Select settings in the touch panel. 10:15 (1) Tap the [Heavy Paper 1], [Heavy Paper 2], Tray Settings...
  • Page 36 COPIER Tap the [Paper Select] Key. Original Detail Paper 2-Sided Copy Copy Ratio Staple / Punch Select 100% Tray 1 1 → 1 Start Copies Preview Select the Bypass Tray. Paper Select Heavy 1 Type and Size Copies Start Preview Set the number of copies and then tap Original Detail...
  • Page 37: Printer

    PRINTER This section explains the basic procedure for printing using the printer driver of the ® machine. The explanations of screens and procedures are primarily for Windows 8.1 in ® Windows environments, and Mac OS X v10.10 in Mac OS environments. The window varies depending on the operating system version, the printer driver version, and the application.
  • Page 38: Printing In A Windows Environment

    PRINTER PRINTING IN A WINDOWS ENVIRONMENT The following example explains how to print an A4 size document from "WordPad", which is a standard accessory program in Windows. To install the printer driver and configure settings in a Windows environment, see the Software Setup Guide. For information on the available printer drivers and the requirements for their use, see the User's Manual.
  • Page 39: Printing In A Mac Os Environment

    Select [Page Setup] from the [File] menu. Select paper settings. (1) Make sure that the correct printer is SHARP MX-xxxx PPD selected. (2) Select the paper settings. Set the paper size, paper orientation, and copy ratio. (3) Click the [OK] button.
  • Page 40: Directly Printing A File In Usb Memory

    PRINTER DIRECTLY PRINTING A FILE IN USB MEMORY Files in a USB memory device connected to the machine are printed from the operation panel of the machine without using the printer driver. The file types (and corresponding extensions) that can be printed directly are shown below. PDF, EncryptedPDF, Compact DOCX, XLSX, File Type...
  • Page 41: Facsimile

    FACSIMILE This section explains the basic procedures for using the fax function of the machine. ► SENDING A FAX ................42 ► FAX MODE..................44...
  • Page 42: Sending A Fax

    FACSIMILE SENDING A FAX This section explains the basic procedure for sending a fax. In fax mode, colour originals are sent as black and white images. Press the [Home Screen] key. Home screen appears. Tap the [Easy Fax] mode icon. 10:15 Easy Fax mode screen appears.
  • Page 43: Facsimile

    FACSIMILE Tap the [All Destinations] key. AAA AAA Address 123456789 A list of the selected destinations appears. Sort AAA AAA Original BBB BBB Auto CCC CCC DDD DDD EEE EEE FFF FFF Start Category Frequent Confirm the destination. All Destinations If an incorrect destination appears in the list, tap the 1234567890 destination and then tap the [Delete] key.
  • Page 44: Fax Mode

    FACSIMILE FAX MODE Fax mode has two modes: easy mode and normal mode. Easy mode is limited to frequently used functions that allow you to smoothly perform most fax jobs. If you need to select detailed settings or special functions, use normal mode. Easy Easy Mode Normal Mode...
  • Page 45: Scanner

    SCANNER This section explains the uses of the network scanner function and the basic procedure for using scan mode. The Internet fax expansion kit is required to use the Internet fax function. ► NETWORK SCANNER FUNCTION..........46 ► SCANNING AN ORIGINAL...............47 ►...
  • Page 46: Network Scanner Function

    PC Scan To process an image be used. be used. in a specific application, use Data entry mode Scan to Desktop If you want to use a document solution linked FTP/Desktop to an application Sharp OSA...
  • Page 47: Scanning An Original

    SCANNER SCANNING AN ORIGINAL The basic operation for scanning is explained below. The procedure for sending a scanned file by E-mail to a destination stored in the address book is explained here. Press the [Home Screen] key. Home screen appears. Tap the [Easy Scan] mode icon.
  • Page 48 SCANNER Tap the [All Destinations] key. FFF FFF Address 123.ne.jp 1234.xxx A list of the selected destinations appears. Sort Scan to HDD/ AAA AAA BBB BBB CCC CCC DDD DDD EEE EEE FFF FFF Colour Category Frequent Start Start Confirm the destination. All Destinations If an incorrect destination appears in the list, tap the Scan to HDD/...
  • Page 49: Scanner Mode

    If the button you want to use does not appear, tap to change the screen. LINE PRINTER LINE PRINTER Easy Easy Easy Easy Job Status Job Status Sharp OSA Sharp OSA Copy Scan File retrieve Copy Scan File retrieve 10:15 10:15 CLOUD PORTAL Easy...
  • Page 50 SCANNER BASE SCREEN OF SCANNER MODE Scanner mode has two modes: easy mode and normal mode. Easy mode is limited to frequently used functions that allow you to smoothly perform most scan jobs. If you need to select detailed settings or special functions, use normal mode. Easy E-mail Scan...
  • Page 51: Document Filing

    DOCUMENT FILING The document filing function is used to store the document or print image on the hard drive when performing a copy, print, or other job. You can print or perform other operations using the saved file at a later time. This section introduces several of the document filing functions.
  • Page 52: Uses Of The Document Filing Function

    DOCUMENT FILING USES OF THE DOCUMENT FILING FUNCTION Copy Print Scan Files that you want to store for later use Store quickly Store and manage and easily Quick File File Scan to HDD Using Quick File, you can Using File, you can copy or Use Scan to HDD to store a send a document and store easily copy or send a...
  • Page 53: Saving A Document Only (Scan To Hdd)

    DOCUMENT FILING SAVING A DOCUMENT ONLY (Scan to HDD) Scan to HDD lets you save a scanned document to the main folder or a custom folder. This function is not used to print or send. The procedure for storing a document in the main folder is explained below. To save to a custom folder, tap the [HDD File retrieve] key in the Home screen, tap [Scan to HDD] on the action panel, and select save settings.
  • Page 54 DOCUMENT FILING Tap the [Scan to HDD] key. Scan to HDD/USB Scan to HDD Scan to Colour Preview Auto Set Start Start Tap the [Colour Start] key or [B/W Original Address Main Folder Detail Start] key. Global Scan to HDD/ Address Book Sending History To check a preview of a document, tap the [Preview] key.
  • Page 55 DOCUMENT FILING Scan to USB memory device Connect the USB memory device to the machine. When a screen for selecting the action 10:15 External memory device (USB) is connected. appears, tap [Scan to External Memory Device]. Print from external memory device (USB) Scan to External •...
  • Page 56: Printing A Saved File

    DOCUMENT FILING PRINTING A SAVED FILE You can retrieve a file stored by document filing and print or transmit the file. You can also print files saved in a USB memory device or a shared folder. The steps for printing the "Copy_20161010_165407" file saved in the main folder are explained below. Press the [Home Screen] key.
  • Page 57: Manual Finishing

    MANUAL FINISHING This section explains the basic procedures for using the manual finishing function. ► MANUAL FINISHING................58 ► USING MANUAL FINISHING ............58...
  • Page 58: Manual Finishing

    MANUAL FINISHING MANUAL FINISHING In manual finishing mode, you can set for finish on copied or printed pages. You can select the manual finishing mode if the inserter is installed. When the finisher (100-sheet stapling), saddle stitch finisher (100-sheet stapling), punch module, or folding unit is installed, finishing operations, such as stapling, punching or folding can be performed.
  • Page 59 MANUAL FINISHING Load paper into the upper or lower tray. The paper orientation varies depending on the manual finishing function. ► PAPER LOADING ORIENTATION (page 60) • Up to 200 sheets of paper can be loaded into each of the upper and lower trays. •...
  • Page 60: Paper Loading Orientation

    MANUAL FINISHING PAPER LOADING ORIENTATION When using the staple, punch or the paper folding function, the original must be placed as shown below to enable stapling or punching in the desired position on the paper. STAPLE FOLD • To use the staple function, you need to mount a •...
  • Page 61: System Settings

    SYSTEM SETTINGS The setting mode let you adjust the operation of the machine to suit the needs of your workplace. This section briefly introduces several of the setting mode. For detailed explanations of the system settings, see "SYSTEM SETTINGS" in the User's Manual.
  • Page 62: Setting Mode

    Settings System<br />Settings ► Setting mode when an administrator is logged in (page Home Screen Copy Settings Printer Sitemap Settings Settings Document Filing Image Send Sharp OSA Settings Settings Settings Common Network Security Settings Settings Settings Energy Save System Control Image Quality Init.
  • Page 63 Configure settings for image send, such as fax and Scan to E-mail. Document Filing Settings You can select Document Filing settings. Sharp OSA Settings You can select SharpOSA settings. Common Settings You can configure machine settings such as date settings and tray settings.
  • Page 64 SYSTEM SETTINGS Setting mode when an administrator is logged in An administrator can configure settings that are more advanced than the settings available to a guest or user. When user authentication is enabled, settings may be allowed without entering the administrator password based on the rights of the logged in user.
  • Page 65 SHARP Service Department. • Aside from instances provided for by law, SHARP is not responsible for failures occurring during the use of the product or its options, or failures due to incorrect operation of the product and its options, or other failures, or for any damage that occurs due to use of the product.
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