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  • Page 1 MODEL MX-B201 MX-B201D DIGITAL MULTIFUNCTIONAL SYSTEM OPERATION GUIDE...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ... 3 MAIN FEATURES ... 4 1 PREPARATIONS PART NAMES ... 6 CONNECTING THE POWER CORD ... 9 POWER ON AND OFF ... 9 2 LOADING PAPER PAPER ... 11 LOADING THE PAPER TRAY ... 12 BYPASS FEED (including special paper) ... 14 CHANGING A TRAY'S PAPER SIZE SETTING ...
  • Page 3 7 SCANNER FUNCTIONS SCANNING OVERVIEW ... 61 USING THE SCANNER MODE ... 62 SCANNING USING THE KEYS ON THE MACHINE ... 62 SCANNING FROM YOUR COMPUTER ... 67 8 USER SETTINGS USER PROGRAMS ... 74 SELECTING A SETTING FOR A USER PROGRAM ... 79 9 ACCOUNT CONTROL SETTINGS PREPARING FOR USING ACCOUNT CONTROL SETTINGS ...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    USB (SCAN to USB). Conventions used in this manual • The illustrations in this manual show the MX-B201D. The appearance of your machine may be different depending on the model and options installed, however, the basic operations are the same.

  • Page 5: Main Features

    • The photo mode copying function allows clear copying of delicate halftone original images such as monochrome photos and colour photos. MX-B201D (With optional RSPF and 250-paper feed unit installed) • Document cover (Standard) •...
  • Page 6 Enhanced copying features • Zoom copies can be made from 25% to 400% in increments of 1%. (When the RSPF is being used, the zoom copy ratio range is 50% to 200%.) • Continuous copying of up to 99 copies is possible. •...

  • Page 7: Preparations

    Chapter 1 PREPARATIONS This chapter provides basic information that you should know before using the machine. PART NAMES Interface connector Document glass Operation panel Front cover Paper tray Side cover Side cover open button Bypass tray paper guides Original output tray extension Paper output tray Original cover RSPF (Option)

  • Page 8: Operation Panel

    Press the [OK] key to enter a selection. [EXPOSURE ( Use to switch from auto exposure adjustment to text mode or photo mode. PREPARATIONS )] key (MX-B201D only) )] key (MX-B201 only) )] key ] key ( ), [OK] ) or [...
  • Page 9 PREPARATIONS [ZOOM] key Press to select an enlargement or reduction ratio. To select a preset ratio setting, press the [ZOOM] key and select the desired preset ratio. To select a ratio that is not preset, press the [ZOOM] key, select the preset ratio that is closest to the desired ratio, and then press the [ ] key (...

  • Page 10: Connecting The Power Cord

    CONNECTING THE POWER CORD If you use the machine in a country other than the country where the machine was purchased, you will need to make sure that your local power supply is compatible with your model. If you plug the machine into an incompatible power supply, irreparable damage to the machine will result.

  • Page 11: Power Off

    PREPARATIONS Power off Make sure that the machine is not in operation and then turn the power switch to the "OFF" position. Check the following to make sure the machine is not in operation: • The ready indicator is lit. (Initial state) •...

  • Page 12: Paper

    The tray location indicator will blink when there is no paper in the selected paper tray, or when the selected paper tray is not closed or is improperly closed. PAPER For best results, use only SHARP recommended paper. Paper tray Paper type...

  • Page 13: Loading The Paper Tray

    ● There are many varieties of special paper available on the market, and some cannot be used with this machine. Before using special paper, contact your authorised service representative. ● Before using other than SHARP recommended paper, make a test copy to see if the paper is suitable. LOADING THE PAPER TRAY Make sure that the paper is not torn, is free of dust, and has no wrinkles or curled edges.
  • Page 14 Gently push the paper tray back into the machine. • If you loaded a different size of paper than was loaded previously in the tray, go to "CHANGING A TRAY'S PAPER SIZE SETTING" (p.16) • When not using the machine for an extended period, remove all paper from the paper tray and store it in a dry place.

  • Page 15: Bypass Feed (Including Special Paper)

    • 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.

  • Page 16: Loading Paper In The Bypass Tray

    Loading paper in the bypass tray • Paper must be fed narrow side first into the feed slot. • Special papers such as transparency film, labels, and envelopes must be fed one sheet at a time through the bypass tray. •...

  • Page 17: Changing A Tray's Paper Size Setting

    CHANGING A TRAY'S PAPER SIZE SETTING Follow these steps to change a tray's paper size setting. • The paper size setting cannot be changed when the machine has stopped temporarily due to running out of paper or a misfeed. • During printing (even in copy mode), the paper size setting cannot be changed.

  • Page 18: Making Copies

    Chapter 3 MAKING COPIES This chapter explains basic copying functions. NORMAL COPYING Using the document glass • The document glass can scan up to a A4 original. • When a copy is made, the edges will not be copied (image loss). For the image loss, see the START GUIDE.

  • Page 19: Using The Rspf

    MAKING COPIES Removing the document cover To copy large originals like newspapers, remove the document cover. To remove the cover, lift straight up as shown. To replace the cover, do the reverse. The RSPF cannot be removed. Using the RSPF •...
  • Page 20 Originals that cannot be used in the RSPF 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. •...

  • Page 21: Selecting The Tray

    MAKING COPIES 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 99 copies can be set. If you wish to make only a single copy, copying is possible with the display showing "0".

  • Page 22: Making A Copy Darker Or Lighter

    MAKING A COPY DARKER OR LIGHTER Automatic exposure adjustment is initially enabled. This function automatically adjusts the copy image according to the original being copied. If you wish to select the exposure level yourself, follow the steps below. (Select from two original types and five exposure levels for each original type.) The exposure level used in automatic exposure adjustment can also be changed with "AE LEVEL ADJUST"...

  • Page 23: Reduction/Enlargement/Zoom

    REDUCTION/ENLARGEMENT/ZOOM Copies can be reduced down to 25% or enlarged up to 400%. (When the RSPF is being used, the zoom copy ratio range is 50% to 200%.) The [ZOOM] key can be pressed to quickly select a ratio from among eight preset ratios. In addition, the [ key ( ) and [ ] key (...

  • Page 24: Convenient Copy Functions

    FUNCTIONS AUTOMATIC TWO-SIDED COPYING Two originals can be automatically copied onto both sides of a single sheet of paper. When the RSPF is used, two-sided copies of two-sided originals can easily be made. (MX-B201D only) Document glass One-sided original →...

  • Page 25: Using The Document Glass

    CONVENIENT COPY FUNCTIONS Using the document glass Place the original that you wish to copy onto the front side of the paper on the document glass and close the document cover/RSPF. Press the [2-SIDED COPY ( "1 TO 2" appears, and then press the [OK] key.
  • Page 26 • "2 TO 1": One-sided copies from two-sided originals * When the RSPF is installed. On the MX-B201, press the [2-SIDED SCAN] key. MX-B201D only. Press the [OK] key. If you selected "1 TO 2" in step 2, select "LONG EDGE" or "SHORT EDGE"...

  • Page 27: Sort Copy

    SORT COPY Copies of multiple original pages can be sorted into sets. The number of pages that can be scanned varies depending on the original type (photo, text, etc.) and the amount of memory allocated to the printer. The amount of memory allocated to the printer can be changed with "MEM.
  • Page 28 Using the RSPF Place the originals. (p.18) • If "SORT AUTO SELECT" is enabled in the user programs, the default output mode for copying from the RSPF is sort mode (p.77). In this case go directly to step 4. A checkmark " •...

  • Page 29: Copying Multiple Originals Onto A Single Sheet Of Paper (2 In 1 Copy)

    COPYING MULTIPLE ORIGINALS ONTO A SINGLE SHEET OF PAPER Multiple originals can be copied onto a single sheet of paper in a selected layout pattern. This function is convenient for compiling multi-page reference materials into a compact format, or for providing an overview of all pages of a document on a single page.
  • Page 30 Press the [ ] key ( select the original size and then press the [OK] key. The following original sizes can be selected: "A4", "B5", "A5", "8.5 x 14", "8.5 x 13", "8.5 x 11", "8.5 x 5.5". Set the number of copies and any other settings, and then press the [START] key ( "[START] : NEXT SCAN [#] : START PRINT"...
  • Page 31 CONVENIENT COPY FUNCTIONS Using the RSPF Place the originals. (p.18) Press the [E-SORT/SP.FUNC ( until "2IN1" appears and then press the [OK] key. Press the [ the "ON" position and then press the [OK] key. Press the [ select the original size and then press the [OK] key.

  • Page 32: Creating Margins When Copying (Margin Shift)

    CREATING MARGINS WHEN COPYING The margin shift function is used to automatically shift the text or image or the copy paper approximately 10 mm. As shown below, LONG EDGE or SHORT EDGE can be selected. RSPF Document glass Original • This feature cannot be used with the 2 IN 1 feature. •...
  • Page 33 CONVENIENT COPY FUNCTIONS Press the [ the "ON" position and then press the [OK] key. Press the [ select the margin position and then press the [OK] key. Select "LONG EDGE" or "SHORT EDGE". For the margin position, see the previous page. Select the number of copies and other settings, and then press the [START] key ( The copy is delivered to the paper output tray.

  • Page 34: Id Card Copy

    ID CARD COPY You can copy the front and reverse sides of ID card onto a page through this function. The ID card print image is shown as follows. Originals Front Back • ID card copy feature cannot be used in combination with two-sided copy and sort functions.

  • Page 35: Software

    Chapter 5 INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE This chapter explains how to install and configure the software that is required for the printer and scanner functions of the machine. • The screen images in this manual are mainly for Windows XP. With other versions of Windows, some screen images may be different from those in this manual.

  • Page 36: Before Installation

    BEFORE INSTALLATION Hardware and software requirements Check the following hardware and software requirements in order to install the software. Computer type IBM PC/AT or compatible computer equipped with a USB2.0* Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP, Windows Operating system* Vista, Windows 7 Display 1024 x 768 dots resolution and 16-bit colour or higher is recommended.

  • Page 37: Installing The Software

    INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE • The screen images in this manual are mainly for Windows XP. With other versions of Windows, some screen images may be different from those in this manual. • In the following explanations it is assumed that the mouse is configured for right hand operation.
  • Page 38 To install all of the software, click the "Standard" button and go to step 12. To install particular packages, click the "Custom" button and go to next step. Click the "MFP Driver" button. Click the "Display Readme" button to show information on packages that are selected.
  • Page 39 INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE You will return to the window of step 8. If you wish to install Button Manager or Sharpdesk, click the "Utility Software" button. If you do not wish to install the Utility Software, click the "Close" button and go to step 12.

  • Page 40: Connecting A Usb Cable

    • If you are using Windows Vista/7 and a security warning window appears, be sure to click "Install this driver software anyway". • If you are running Windows 2000/XP and a warning message appears regarding the Windows logo test or digital signature, be sure to click "Continue Anyway"...

  • Page 41: Using The Machine As A Shared Printer

    INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE Using the machine as a shared printer If the machine will be used as a shared printer on a network, follow these steps to install the printer driver in the client computer. To configure the appropriate settings in the print server, see the operation manual or help file of your operating system.
  • Page 42 Click the "Add Network Port" button. In Windows Vista/7, the "Add Network Port" button does not appear. Select the network printer that is shared and click the "OK" button. Ask your network administrator for the server name and printer name of the machine on the network.

  • Page 43: Setting Up Button Manager

    On Windows Vista/7, click the "Start" button, select "Control Panel" and click "Hardware and Sound", and then click "Scanners and Cameras". Click the "SHARP MX-XXXX" icon and select "Properties" from the "File" menu. On Windows Vista/7, select "Properties" from the "Organize" menu.
  • Page 44 Repeat Steps 4 through 6 to link Button Manager to "SC2:" through "SC6:". Select "SC2:" from the "Select an event" pull-down menu. Select "Start this program", select "Sharp Button Manager Y" from the pull-down menu, and then click the "Apply" button. Do the same for each ScanMenu through "SC6:".

  • Page 45: Windows 2000

    Click the "Start" button, select "Settings", and then click "Control Panel". Double-click the "Scanners and Cameras" icon. Select "SHARP MX-XXXX" and click the "Properties" button. In the "Properties" screen, click the "Events" tab. Select "SC1:" from the "Scanner events" pull-down menu.
  • Page 46 Repeat Steps 5 through 7 to link Button Manager to "SC2:" through "SC6:". Select "SC2:" from the "Scanner events" pull-down menu. Select "Sharp Button Manager Y" in "Send to this application" and click the "Apply" button. Do the same for each ScanMenu through "SC6:".

  • Page 47: Printer Functions

    Chapter 6 PRINTER FUNCTIONS This chapter explains how to use the printer functions. The procedure for loading paper is the same as for loading copy paper. See "LOADING PAPER" (p.11). • If copying is being performed when printing is started, copying will continue.

  • Page 48: Basic Printing

    The menu used to execute printing may vary depending on the software application. Make sure that "SHARP MX-xxxx" is selected as the printer. If you need to change any print settings, click the "Preferences" button to open the printer driver setup screen.
  • Page 49 "Control Panel", select "Printers and Other Hardware", and then select "Printers and Faxes". Click the "SHARP MX-xxxx" printer driver icon. In Windows 7, right-click the icon of the printer driver of the machine. Select "Properties" from the "Organize" menu.

  • Page 50: Printer Driver Setting Screen

    PRINTER DRIVER SETTING SCREEN Some restrictions exist on the combinations of settings that can be selected in the printer driver setup screen. When a restriction is in effect, an information icon ( will appear next to the setting. Click the icon to view an explanation of the restriction. The settings and the image of the machine will vary depending on the model.

  • Page 51: Setting Advanced Print Functions

    SETTING ADVANCED PRINT FUNCTIONS This section explains major advanced print functions. The explanations assume that the paper size and other basic settings have already been selected. For the basic procedure for printing and the steps for opening the printer driver, see "BASIC PRINTING" (p.47). Printing multiple pages on one page (N-Up Printing) This function can be used to reduce the print image and print multiple pages on a single sheet of paper.
  • Page 52 Click the "Main" tab in the printer driver setup screen. Select the number of pages per sheet. If you wish to print borderlines, check the "Border" box. Select the order of the pages. Fitting the printed image to the paper (Fit To Paper Size) The printer driver can adjust the size of the printed image to match the size of the paper loaded in the machine.
  • Page 53 PRINTER FUNCTIONS Select the actual size of paper to be used for printing (B5). The size of the printed image will be automatically adjusted to match the paper loaded in the machine. Rotating the print image 180 degrees (Rotate 180 degrees) The feature rotates the image 180 degrees so that it can be printed correctly on paper that can only be loaded in one orientation (such as envelopes).
  • Page 54 Enlarging/reducing the print image (Zoom) This function is used to enlarge or reduce the image to a selected percentage. This allows you to enlarge a small image or add margins to the paper by slightly reducing an image. The "Zoom" setting is not available when "N-Up Printing" is selected. Click the "Paper"...

  • Page 55: Printing Faint Text And Lines In Black

    PRINTER FUNCTIONS Printing faint text and lines in black (Text To Black/Vector To Black) When printing a colour image, colour text and lines that are faint can be printed in black. (Raster data such as bitmap images cannot be adjusted.) This allows you to bring out colour text and lines that are faint and difficult to see.

  • Page 56: Adjusting The Brightness And Contrast Of The Image

    Adjusting the brightness and contrast of the image (Image Adjustment) The brightness and contrast can be adjusted in the print settings when printing a photo or other image. These settings can be used for simple corrections when you do not have image editing software installed on your computer. Click the "Advanced"...
  • Page 57 PRINTER FUNCTIONS Adding a watermark to printed pages (Watermark) Faint shadow-like text can be added to the background of the printed image as a watermark. The size, density, and angle of the watermark text can be adjusted. The text can be selected from a pre-stored list, or entered to create an original watermark.

  • Page 58: Two-Sided Printing

    Two-sided printing The machine can print on both sides of the paper. This function is useful for many purposes, and is particularly convenient when you want to create a simple pamphlet. Two-sided printing also helps conserve paper. When using two-sided printing, select a source other than "Bypass Tray"...

  • Page 59: Saving Frequently Used Print Settings

    SAVING FREQUENTLY USED PRINT SETTINGS Settings configured on each of the tabs at the time of printing can be saved as user settings. Saving frequently used settings or complex colour settings under an assigned name makes it easy to select those settings the next time you need to use them.

  • Page 60: Outline Of The Print Status Window

    OUTLINE OF THE PRINT STATUS WINDOW When printing begins, the Print Status Window automatically opens. The Print Status Window is a utility that monitors the machine and shows the name of the document being printed and any error messages that occur. Status window Provides information on the current status of the printer.

  • Page 61: Printer Driver Features

    PRINTER DRIVER FEATURES Copies Collate N-Up Printing Order Main Border Document Style Image Orientation Paper Size Zoom settings Paper Paper Source [Custom] Width Length Size Text To Black Vector To Black Advanced [Image Adjustment] Brightness Contrast Watermark Text Watermarks Size Angle On First Page Only On/Off Configuration ROPM...

  • Page 62: Scanner Functions

    Chapter 7 SCANNER FUNCTIONS This chapter explains how to use the scanner functions. SCANNING OVERVIEW The flow chart shown below provides an overview of scanning. Scanning from the machine* For more information, refer to "SCANNING USING THE KEYS ON THE MACHINE" (p.62). Change the machine to scanner mode and select the scan menu.

  • Page 63: Using The Scanner Mode

    USING THE SCANNER MODE The procedure for placing the original is the same as for copying. See "NORMAL COPYING" (p.17). Scanner mode cannot be used at the following times: • A misfeed has occurred (paper misfeed or original misfeed in the RSPF).
  • Page 64 • Scanner mode remains selected after scanning is finished. (To change to a different mode, use the [MODE SELECT] key.) • If the following screen appears, select Button Manager and click "OK". Button Manager starts and the application associated with Button Manager starts.

  • Page 65: Button Manager Settings

    If the Button Manager icon does not appear on the task bar, click the "Start" button, select "All Programs" ("Programs" in Windows 2000), select "Sharp Button Manager Y", and then click "Button Manager" to start Button Manager. Click the tab of the scan menu that you want to set up.

  • Page 66: Outline Of Button Manager

    Outline of Button Manager Button Manager is a software utility that allows you to use the scanner function at the machine. Button Manager allows you to configure six sets of scanning settings as a scan menu on the machine. To view Help for a setting, click the window and then click the setting.

  • Page 67: Scanning From The Operation Panel Of The Machine

    SCANNER FUNCTIONS Scanning from the operation panel of the machine (Using Button Manager) • Scanning is not possible during a copy job. • If the SCAN MODE is selected during a print job, the scan job will be stored. • When scanning an original that has been placed in the RSPF, only one original can be placed unless you are using Sharpdesk.

  • Page 68: Scanning From Your Computer

    Scanning is not possible during a copy job. Scanning from a TWAIN-compliant application The SHARP scanner driver is compatible with the TWAIN standard, allowing it to be used with a variety of TWAIN-compliant applications. Place the original(s) that you wish to scan on the document glass/RSPF.
  • Page 69 SCANNER FUNCTIONS In the "Scanning Source" menu, select the location where you placed the original in Step 1. • If you placed a one-sided original in the RSPF, select [SPF (Simplex)]. • If you placed a two-sided original in the RSPF, select [SPF (Duplex- Book)] or [SPF (Duplex-Tablet)].

  • Page 70: Scanner Driver Settings

    Scanner driver settings The scanner driver setup screen consists of the "Set-up screen", which lets you select scan settings, and the "Preview screen", which shows the scanned image. For details on the scan settings, click the [Help] button in the preview screen to display Help. Set-up Screen "Scanning Source"...
  • Page 71 SCANNER FUNCTIONS Preview screen Preview screen Click the "Preview" button in the Set-up screen to display the scanned image. You can specify the scanning area by dragging the mouse inside the window. The inside of the frame that is created when you drag the mouse will be the scanning area.
  • Page 72 Scanning from a WIA-compliant application (Windows XP/Vista/7) If you are using Windows XP/Vista/7, you can use the WIA driver to scan from WIA- compliant applications. Place the original that you wish to scan on the document glass/ RSPF. For the procedure for placing the original, see "NORMAL COPYING" (p.17). After starting WIA-compliant application, click the "File"...
  • Page 73 Click the "start" button, click "Control Panel", click "Printers and Other Hardware", and then click "Scanners and Cameras". Click the "SHARP MX-xxxx" icon and then click "Get pictures" in "Imaging Tasks". The "Scanner and Camera Wizard" will appear. Click the "Next" button.
  • Page 74 When scanning ends, the following screen will appear. Select the next task that you wish to perform, and then click the "Next" button. If you are ready to end the session, click "Nothing. I'm finished working with these pictures". Click the "Finish" button. The "Scanner and Camera Wizard"...

  • Page 75: User Settings

    Chapter 8 USER SETTINGS The user settings allow you to customize machine settings to better meet your needs. USER PROGRAMS The user settings consist of the following items. To change the user program settings as explained in "SELECTING A SETTING FOR A USER PROGRAM"...
  • Page 76 Program Program name number AUTO SHUT-OFF TIME LAYOUT IN 2IN1 OFFSET FUNCTION ROTATE ORIG. IMAGE AE/TEXT RESOLUTION 2-SIDED COPY MODE MARGIN WIDTH Setting codes (factory default setting appears in bold) • This function automatically switches the machine to a state that consumes even less power than preheat mode if the set duration of time elapses without...
  • Page 77 USER SETTINGS Program Program name number MEM. FOR PRINTER AUTO KEY REPEAT KEY PRESS TIME KEY TOUCH SOUND SOUND AT DEFAULT TONER SAVE MODE AE LEVEL ADJUST Setting codes (factory default setting appears in bold) 1: 30% 2: 40% • Use this to change the 3: 50% proportion of machine memory 4: 60%...
  • Page 78 Program Program name number LANGUAGE RESET FACTORY SORT AUTO SELECT • CHECK OC OPEN • CHECK RSPF OPEN (When an RSPF is installed) VALID COPY WIDTH LSU SETTING PAPER TYPE DISPLAY CONTRAST DATE & TIME SET DATE & TIME FORMAT * These menus are only effective when the optional MX-NB11 is installed.

  • Page 79: Print Mode

    USER SETTINGS Print mode Program Program name number FORCED OUTPUT USB 2.0 MODE SWITCH* AUTO TRAY SWITCH* The scanning speed increases when the USB 2.0 mode is set to "HI-SPEED", however, the printing speed does not increase considerably. When the 250-sheet paper feed unit is installed. Setting codes (factory default setting appears...

  • Page 80: Selecting A Setting For A User Program

    SELECTING A SETTING FOR A USER PROGRAM Press the [MENU] key and then press the [OK] key. In printer mode, the user programs are accessed by simply pressing the [MENU] key. Press the [ ] key ( select the item that you wish to configure in the USER PROGRAM items, and then press the [OK] key.
  • Page 81 USER SETTINGS Audible signals (key entry beep, invalid key beep, base setting beep) The machine sounds three different types of beep signals: a key entry beep that sounds when a valid key is pressed, an invalid key beep that sounds when an invalid key is pressed, and a base setting beep that sounds when a setting is the same as the base setting (base settings are explained below).

  • Page 82: Account Control Settings

    Chapter 9 ACCOUNT CONTROL SETTINGS When the account control function is enabled, you can control use of the machine by account or view the total copied pages by each account. There are some program menus for this function as in the table shown. PREPARING FOR USING ACCOUNT CONTROL SETTINGS Entering account control mode Press the [MENU] key.
  • Page 83 ACCOUNT CONTROL SETTINGS Enabling auditing mode Press the [ select "2: ACC. CONTROL SET" and then press the [OK] key. Press the [ select "1: AUDITING MODE" and then press the [OK] key. Auditing Mode is disabled by default. When Auditing Mode is enabled, a count is kept of the number of pages output by each account (up to 15 accounts can be established).

  • Page 84: Account Number Control

    ACCOUNT NUMBER CONTROL This program is used to enter, delete and change account numbers. After step 1, 2 and 4 on page 81 - 82, press the [ ] key ( [4: ACC. # CONTROL] appears and then press the [OK] key. Entering an account number Select "1.

  • Page 85: Changing An Account Number

    ACCOUNT CONTROL SETTINGS If you wish to delete an each account number, select "2. DELETE ONE ACCOUNT" and then press the [OK] key. Enter the account number that you wish to delete with the numeric keys and then press the [OK] key. Select "YES"...

  • Page 86: Total Per Account

    TOTAL PER ACCOUNT This program is used to display the page counts of each account. After step 1, 2 and 4 on page 81 - 82, press the [ ] key ( "2: TOTAL PER ACCOUNT" appears, and then press the [OK] key. This program is used to display the page counts of each account.

  • Page 87: Copying When Auditing Mode Is Enabled

    COPYING WHEN AUDITING MODE IS ENABLED When account control is enabled, the account number entry screen appears. Enter your five-digit account number with the numeric keys. When a valid account number is entered, the number of copies already made by that account appears for several seconds on the initial screen.

  • Page 88: Troubleshooting And Maintenance

    When the following indicators light up or blink on the operation panel or the following alphanumeric codes appear in the display, solve the problem immediately referring to both the table below and the indicated page. Be sure to use only genuine SHARP parts and supplies. Indication Lamp indicator...
  • Page 89 Replacement of toner cartridge will be CARTRIDGE IS needed soon. Prepare a new cartridge. NEAR EMPTY. MAINTENANCE Service by an authorized SHARP REQUIRED CALL service technician is required. FOR SERVICE Data is being held in memory. Print the data or clear it from memory.

  • Page 90: Troubleshooting The Machine/Copying

    TROUBLESHOOTING THE MACHINE/COPYING The following problems are related to the general operation of the machine and copying. Problem The machine does not operate. Copies are too dark or too light. Blank copies. Cause and solution The machine is not plugged into a power outlet.
  • Page 91 TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE Problem Part of the image is cut off or there is too much blank space. Wrinkles appear in the paper or the image disappears in places. Copies are smudged or dirty. Images rub off the copy easily. Printing is not uniform between the edges of the paper and the...
  • Page 92 Problem Paper misfeed. White or black lines appear on copies. TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE Cause and solution Misfeed occur. → To remove the misfeed, see "MISFEED REMOVAL". The paper is outside of the specified size and weight range. → Use copy paper within the specified range.
  • Page 93 TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE Problem Paper size for a paper tray cannot be set. Output does not stack neatly in the paper output tray. A copy job stops before it is finished. The power save indicator is lit. Error indicator ( lit or blinking.

  • Page 94: Printing And Scanning Problems

    "Printer and Faxes". In Windows 2000, click the "Start" button, select "Settings" and then click "Printers". 2 If the "SHARP MX-xxxx" printer driver icon is shown but you still cannot print, the printer driver may not have been installed correctly. In this case, delete the software and then reinstall it.
  • Page 95 TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE Problem A Notice Page (NP-001) has been printed, but the print data has not been printed completely. Printing is slow. The printed image is light and uneven. The printed image is dirty. Cause and solution A print job containing more data than can be held in the print memory is sent to the machine.
  • Page 96 Problem The paper loaded in the tray is not the same size as that specified in the printer driver. → Check if the "Paper Size" options suit the size of the paper loaded in the tray. → If the "Fit To Paper Size" setting is activated, make sure that the paper size selected from the drop- down list is the same as the size of the loaded paper.
  • Page 97 TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE Problem Poor scanning quality. Cause and solution The document glass or the underside of the document cover/RSPF is dirty. → Clean regularly. Original smudged or blotchy. → Use a clean original. You have not specified a suitable resolution. →...
  • Page 98 Problem If scanning is not possible, shut down your computer, turn off the machine's power switch, and unplug the machine's power cord. Next, start your computer, restore power to the machine, and try scanning again. If scanning is still not possible, check the following items.

  • Page 99: Problems During Setup Of The Software

    PROBLEMS DURING SETUP OF THE SOFTWARE If the software does not install correctly, check the following items on your computer. To remove the software, see "Removing the software" (p.100). MFP driver cannot be installed (Windows 2000/XP) If the MFP driver cannot be installed in Windows 2000/XP, follow these steps to check your computer's settings.

  • Page 100: Plug And Play Screen Does Not Appear

    Plug and play screen does not appear If the Plug and Play screen does not appear after you connect the machine to your computer with a USB cable and turn on the machine, follow the steps below to verify that the USB port is available. Click the "start"...

  • Page 101: Removing The Software

    • On Windows Vista/7, click the "Uninstall a program". • On Windows 2000, double-click the "Add/Remove Programs" icon. Select "SHARP MX-B201 Series MFP Driver" and Button Manager from the list, and remove the software. For more information, refer to your operating manual or to the help files for your operating system.

  • Page 102: Misfeed Removal

    MISFEED REMOVAL When a misfeed occurs, the error indicator blinks, "CLEAR PAPER JAM" appears in the display, and the machine stops operating. If a misfeed occurs when using the RSPF, "RETURN X ORIGINAL(S) START TO RESUME" will appear in the display. ("X"...

  • Page 103: A: Misfeed In The Paper Feed Area

    TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE A: Misfeed in the paper feed area Gently remove the misfed paper from the paper feed area as shown in the illustration. If the error indicator blinks and the misfed paper is not visible in the paper feed area, pull out the paper tray and remove the misfed paper.
  • Page 104 Gently remove the misfed paper from under the fusing unit as shown in the illustration. If the paper cannot be removed, proceed to "C: Misfeed in the transport area". The fusing unit is hot. Do not touch the fusing unit when removing misfed paper.
  • Page 105 TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE Raise the fusing unit release lever, close the front cover and then close the side cover by pressing the round projections near the side cover open button. The error indicator will go out and the ready indicator will light up. When closing the covers, be sure to close the front cover securely and then close the side cover.

  • Page 106: Toner Cartridge Replacement

    TONER CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT When toner is low, the error indicator will light up and "TONER CARTRIDGE IS NEAR EMPTY." will appear in the display to alert you to purchase a new toner cartridge. on purchasing a new toner cartridge. If copying is continued while the indicator is lit, copies will gradually become lighter until the toner runs out.
  • Page 107 TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE Gently pull the toner cartridge out while pressing the lock release lever. • After removing the toner cartridge, do not shake it or tap on it. Doing so may cause toner to leak from the cartridge. Put the old cartridge immediately in the bag contained in the box of the new cartridge.
  • Page 108 Close the front cover and then the side cover by pressing the round projections near the side cover open button. The error indicator will go out and the ready indicator will light up. When closing the covers, be sure to close the front cover securely and then close the side cover.

  • Page 109: Checking The Total Count

    * When the optional Facsimile Expansion Kit is installed. MAINTENANCE REQUIRED When the error indicator will blink and "MAINTENANCE REQUIRED CALL FOR SERVICE" will appear in the display, service by an authorized SHARP service technician is required. Contact your authorised service representative as soon as possible.

  • Page 110: Cleaning The Machine

    CLEANING THE MACHINE Proper care is essential in order to get clean, sharp copies. Be sure to take a few minutes to clean the machine on a regular basis. Do not spray flammable cleaner gas. Gas from the spray may...

  • Page 111: Transfer Charger

    TRANSFER CHARGER Turn the power switch off. (p.10) Ensure that the bypass tray is open and then open the side cover while pressing the side cover open button. Take the charger cleaner out by holding the tab. Set the charger cleaner onto the right end of the transfer charger, gently slide the cleaner to the left end, and then remove it.

  • Page 112: Optional Equipment

    A number of options are available for the unit which allows you to configure a system to meet your particular needs. The options include the following. • Be sure to use only genuine SHARP parts and supplies. • Some options may not be available in certain countries and regions.

  • Page 113: 250-Sheet Paper Feed Unit (Mx-Cs10)

    250-SHEET PAPER FEED UNIT (MX-CS10) The paper feed unit provide the convenience of increased paper capacity for the unit and a greater choice of paper size readily available for copying. The procedures for loading paper in the paper tray of paper feed unit, changing the paper size, and selecting the paper tray are same as for the paper tray in the unit.

  • Page 114: Interface Cable

    • On Windows Vista/7, click "Control Panel", and then click "Printer". • On Windows 2000, select "Setting" and click "Printers". Click the "SHARP MX-XXXX" printer driver icon and from the "File" menu select "Properties". • On Windows Vista/7, from the "Organize" menu select "Properties".

  • Page 115: Information On Disposal For Business Users

    If the product is used for business purposes and you want to discard it: Please contact your SHARP dealer who will inform you about the take-back of the product. You might be charged for the costs arising from take-back and recycling.
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