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Sharp MX-2300G Quick Start Manual

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DIGITAL FULL COLOUR MULTIFUNCTIONAL SYSTEM
Quick Start Guide
Quick Start Guide
Quick Start Guide
Keep this manual close at hand for reference
whenever needed.
MODEL:
MX-2300G
MX-2700G
MX-2300N
MX-2700N
General information
Functions of the machine and
procedures for placing originals and
loading paper.
Copying
Using the copy function.
Printing
Using the printer function.
Scanning
Using the scan function.
Document filing
Storing jobs as files on the hard
drive.
System settings
Configuring settings to make the
machine easier to use.

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  • Page 1 MODEL: MX-2300G MX-2700G MX-2300N MX-2700N DIGITAL FULL COLOUR MULTIFUNCTIONAL SYSTEM Quick Start Guide Quick Start Guide Quick Start Guide General information Functions of the machine and procedures for placing originals and loading paper. Copying Using the copy function. Printing Using the printer function.

  • Page 2: Manuals Provided With The Machine

    MANUALS PROVIDED WITH THE MACHINE Printed manuals and manuals in PDF format are provided with the machine. The manuals in PDF format are stored on the hard drive in the machine. The printed manuals contain information that you should know before using the machine, including the basic procedures for operating the machine.
  • Page 3 Manuals in PDF format Manuals in PDF format can be downloaded from the Web server* in the machine. The manuals contain detailed explanations of the procedures for using the machine. To download the PDF manuals, see "How to download the manuals in PDF format" (page 3). User's Guide This manual provides information, such as basic operation procedures, how to load paper, and machine maintenance.

  • Page 4: 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 5 How to download the manuals in PDF format Manuals containing detailed information on the machine can be downloaded from the Web pages. Download a manual in PDF format. (1) Click [Operation Manual Download] in the menu of the Web page. (2) Select the desired language.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS General information PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS ...........8 OPERATION PANEL .
  • Page 7 Scanning NETWORK SCANNER FUNCTION ..........56 SCANNING AN ORIGINAL .
  • Page 9 General information General information 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 OPERATION PANEL .

  • Page 10: Part Names And Functions

    PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS Exterior (15) (10) (11) (12) (13) (14) (1) Document cover (10) Tray 1 This holds the original down. This holds paper. Up to 500 sheets of paper can be loaded. (2) Automatic document feeder (11) Tray 2 This automatically feeds and scans multiple originals.

  • Page 11: Peripheral Devices

    This kit enables Internet fax to be used on the machine. 256MB expansion memory board (MX-SMX1) When using the MX-2300G or MX-2700G, 256MB expansion memory board (MX-SMX1) is required if one or more of the following is/are installed: Printer expansion kit (MX-PBX1), PS3 expansion kit (MX-PKX1), Network scanner expansion kit (MX-NSX1), Internet fax expansion kit (MX-FWX1).

  • Page 12: Operation Panel

    OPERATION PANEL [SYSTEM SETTINGS] key Touch panel Messages and keys appear in the Press this key to display the system settings screen. LCD display. The system settings can be adjusted to make the Operations are performed by machine easier to use, such as configuring paper tray directly touching the displayed settings and storing addresses.

  • Page 13: Numeric Keys

    Numeric keys [CLEAR] key These are used to enter the number of Press this key to return settings such as the copies, fax numbers, and other numbers. number of copies to "0". [LOGOUT] key ( When user authentication is enabled, press this key to log out after using the [STOP] key machine.

  • Page 14: Using The Touch Panel

    USING THE TOUCH PANEL The touch keys that appear in the touch panel are grouped for easy operation. The layout and functions of the touch keys are explained below. Settings related to the This appears when one or more This indicates that an original has original are generally special modes are selected.

  • Page 15: User Authentication

    USER AUTHENTICATION When user authentication is enabled in the system settings, you must log in before using the machine. User authentication is initially disabled. When you have finished using the machine, log out. User authentication methods There are two methods for performing user authentication: login by user number and login by login name and password.

  • Page 16: Placing Originals

    PLACING ORIGINALS The automatic document feeder can be used to automatically scan many originals at once. 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 17: Changing Paper In A Tray

    CHANGING PAPER IN A TRAY To change the paper in a tray, you must load the desired paper in the tray and then change the tray settings in the machine to specify the loaded paper. As an example, this section explains how to change the paper in tray 1 from B4 (8-1/2"...

  • Page 18: Changing The Tray Settings

    Changing the tray settings When you change the paper in a tray, the tray settings in the system settings must also be changed. PRINT DOCUMENT READY Press the [SYSTEM SETTINGS] key. FILING DATA LINE IMAGE SEND DATA COPY SYSTEM JOB STATUS SETTINGS LOGOUT System Settings...

  • Page 19: Names Of The Trays

    Names of the trays (1) Tray 1 (2) Tray 2 (3) Tray 3 (4) Tray 4 (5) Tray 5 (large capacity tray) (6) Bypass tray Paper that can be loaded in each tray Type Plain Paper, Pre-Printed, Recycled Paper, Letter Head, Pre-Punched, Colour A3, B4, A4, A4R, B5, B5R, A5R, 216 mm x 330 mm (8-1/2"...

  • Page 20: Bypass Tray

    Other trays Bypass tray The side to be copied on must be face down! When loading A3W, A3 or B4 size paper, pull out the tray extension. The maximum number of sheets that can be loaded in the bypass tray is approximately 100 for plain paper and approximately 20 for postcards.
  • Page 21 Copying Copying This section explains the basic procedures for using the copier function. This section also introduces the various types of copying that can be performed using the special modes. MAKING COPIES......20 2-SIDED COPYING (Automatic Document Feeder) .

  • Page 22: Making Copies

    MAKING COPIES This is the most basic procedure for making copies. 1-sided copy 1-sided original PRINT DOCUMENT READY Press the [COPY] key. FILING DATA LINE IMAGE SEND DATA COPY SYSTEM JOB STATUS SETTINGS LOGOUT The base screen of copy mode appears. Ready to scan for copy.

  • Page 23: 2-Sided Copying (Automatic Document Feeder)

    2-SIDED COPYING (Automatic Document Feeder) You can use the automatic document feeder to make automatic 2-sided copies without the bother of manually turning the originals over and re-inserting them. This section explains how to copy 1-sided originals onto both sides of the paper.

  • Page 24: Copying On Special Paper (Bypass Copy)

    COPYING ON SPECIAL PAPER (Bypass Copy) Use the bypass tray to copy on special types of paper such as heavy paper, envelopes, and tab paper. This section explains how to load A4 heavy paper in the bypass tray. Copy on Original heavy paper The side to be scanned must be face up!

  • Page 25: Selecting A Tray

    Select paper settings in the touch panel. (Continued) System Settings (5) Touch the [Auto-AB] key. Type Bypass Tray Type/Size Setting Size Type (6) Touch the [OK] key. 12x18,11x17,8 x14 1 / 2 Auto-Inch 8 x11,8 x11R,5 x8 R 1 / 2 1 / 2 1 / 2 1 / 2...

  • Page 26: Selecting The Exposure Mode

    SELECTING THE EXPOSURE MODE For a clearer copy result, select an exposure mode appropriate for the original type. The example of copying an original with light colours such as pencil writing is explained below. Exposure adjustment Light original The side to be scanned must be face up! Place the original.

  • Page 27: Fitting The Copy Image To The Paper (Automatic Ratio Selection)

    FITTING THE COPY IMAGE TO THE PAPER (Automatic Ratio Selection) You can copy an original onto any size of paper using automatic enlargement/reduction. This section explains how to copy an A4 original onto A3 paper. The side to be scanned must be face up! Place the original.
  • Page 28 Set the number of copies and then press the [COLOUR START] key or the [BLACK & WHITE START] key. Correct sets Cancel scanning Cancel copying...

  • Page 29: Enlargement/Reduction (Preset Ratios / Zoom)

    ENLARGEMENT/REDUCTION (Preset Ratios / Zoom) In addition to selecting a preset ratio, you can adjust the ratio in increments of 1% for precise adjustment of the copy size. As an example, this section explains how to reduce the image to 55%. Ratio-specified copy Original The side to be scanned must be face up!
  • Page 30 Set the number of copies and then press the [COLOUR START] key or the [BLACK & WHITE START] key. Correct sets Cancel scanning Cancel copying...

  • Page 31: Interrupting A Copy Run (Interrupt Copy)

    INTERRUPTING A COPY RUN (Interrupt Copy) When the machine is busy printing another job, you can temporarily stop the job and make a copy. This feature is useful when you need to make an urgent copy during a long copy run. Original Interrupt Printing...

  • Page 32: Storing Copy Operations (Job Programs)

    STORING COPY OPERATIONS (Job Programs) You can store a group of copy settings. The settings can be called up and used whenever needed. When you frequently use the same group of settings, this saves you the trouble of manually selecting the settings each time you need to use them.

  • Page 33: Calling Up A Job Program

    Calling up a job program Press the [#/P] key ( Place the original. Exit Job Programs Touch the numeric key of the desired job Press program number. program. Set the number of copies and start copying. Recall Store/Delete Deleting a job program Press the [#/P] key ( Exit Job Programs...
  • Page 34 Delete the job program in the touch panel. (Continued) A job program has been already stored (3) Read the displayed message and touch in this location. the [Delete] key. Cancel Delete Store (4) Touch the [Exit] key. Exit Job Programs Press program number.

  • Page 35: Special Modes

    SPECIAL MODES The special modes can be used for a variety of special-purpose copy jobs. This section introduces the types of copies that can be made with the special modes. (The procedures for using each of the special modes are not explained.) Although each special mode has its own settings and procedures, the basic procedure is the same for all modes.

  • Page 36: Selecting A Special Mode

    SELECTING A SPECIAL MODE The procedure for selecting settings for a special mode is explained below. The settings that must be selected vary for each special mode, however, the general procedure is the same. The procedure for selecting settings for "Adding margins (Margin Shift)"...

  • Page 37: Convenient Copy Functions

    CONVENIENT COPY FUNCTIONS Adding margins (Margin Shift) Use this function to shift the image on the copy to create binding margins. This function is convenient when you will be binding the copies with a string or placing them in a binder. Erasing peripheral shadows (Erase) Use this function to erase peripheral shadows that occur when making...
  • Page 38 Copying a large number of originals at once (Job Build) The maximum number of originals that can be fed through the automatic document feeder at once is 100 sheets. If you need to copy more than 100 originals as a single job, the job build function lets you divide the originals into sets and feed each set.

  • Page 39: Multi Shot

    Copying multiple pages onto one sheet of paper (Multi Shot) Use this function to copy two or four original pages onto one sheet of paper. Copying a pamphlet (Book Copy) Use this function to copy a book, pamphlet, or other bound original. The copies will be arranged in the same pamphlet-style layout.
  • Page 40 Printing the date or a stamp on copies (Stamp) Use this function to print the date, a stamp, the page number. or text on Date print Stamp 01/08/2005 copies. CONFIDENTIAL A colour can be selected to print a stamp or text in colour. Page number Text Planning Meeting...
  • Page 41 Copying an A3 size original without cutting off the edges (A3 Full Bleed) Use this function to copy an A3 size original at full size without cutting off the edges. The original must be placed on the document glass. (A right tray or finisher must be installed.) Copying in the centre of the paper (Centring) Use this function to position the copy...

  • Page 42: Suppress Background

    Adjusting the sharpness of an image (Sharpness) Use this function to sharpen or soften a copied image. Soft Soft Sharp Sharp Whitening faint colours in copies (Suppress Background) Use this function to suppress light background areas of the copied image.

  • Page 43: Mixed Size Original

    Adjusting the intensity of a copy (Intensity) Use this function to adjust the intensity of a copy. Intensity + Intensity + Intensity + Intensity + Checking copies before printing (Proof Copy) When this function is used, only one set of copies is made, regardless of the number of sets specified.
  • Page 45 Printing Printing This section explains the basic procedure for printing using the printer driver of the machine. The settings that can be selected in the printer driver are also introduced. ® The explanations of screens and procedures are primarily for Windows ®...

  • Page 46: Printing

    PRINTING The basic procedure for printing a document or image from your computer is explained below. The procedure shows how to print an A4 size document using WordPad. Select the print command in the application. (1) Open the [File] menu. (2) Select [Print].
  • Page 47 Select print settings. (1) Click the [Paper] tab. (2) Select the paper size. (3) Click the [OK] button. Click the [Print] button. Printing begins. In Windows 98/Me/NT 4.0, click the [OK] button.

  • Page 48: Cancelling A Print Job

    CANCELLING A PRINT JOB You can cancel a print job if you cancel before printing actually begins. PRINT DOCUMENT Press the [JOB STATUS] key. READY FILING DATA LINE IMAGE SEND DATA COPY SYSTEM JOB STATUS SETTINGS LOGOUT Spool Job Queue Sets / Progress Status Job Queue...

  • Page 49: Using Printer Driver Help

    USING PRINTER DRIVER HELP When selecting settings in the printer driver properties window, you can display Help to view explanations of the settings. Open the printer driver properties window. (1) Select the printer driver of the machine. (2) Click the [Preferences] button.

  • Page 50: Printer Drivers

    SPLC-c printer driver (provided standard with the MX-2300G/MX-2700G) This is the SHARP proprietary printer driver that is provided standard with the machine. The printer driver compresses the data in each print job before sending the job to the machine, enabling smooth printing.

  • Page 51: Selecting Printer Driver Settings

    SELECTING PRINTER DRIVER SETTINGS The procedure for selecting settings in the printer driver is explained below using "Fit To Paper Size" as an example. The Fit To Paper Size function is used to automatically enlarge or reduce the print image to fit the selected paper size.

  • Page 52: Convenient Printer Functions

    CONVENIENT PRINTER FUNCTIONS 2-sided printing (Document Style) Use this function to print on both sides of the paper. You can use 2-sided printing to reduce the number of printed sheets when you are printing a large number of pages or when you wish to conserve paper. Fitting the print image to the paper (Fit To Paper Size) Use this function to enlarge or reduce the print image to fit the paper size.
  • Page 53 Punching holes in output (Punch) Use this function to punch holes in the output. (When a finisher/punch module is installed.) Printing a colour image in greyscale (Black and White Print) Use this function to print colour images in greyscale. This lets you save colour toner when colour printing is not necessary, such as when you only need to check the contents of a document.

  • Page 54: Printing From A Macintosh

    PRINTING FROM A MACINTOSH This section explains the basic procedure for printing from a Macintosh. The following example explains how to print a document from "TextEdit", which is a standard accessory program in Mac OS X. To print from a Macintosh, the printer expansion kit and the PS3 expansion kit must be installed in the machine and the machine must be connected to a network.

  • Page 55: Printing A File

    Printing a file Select the print command in the application. (1) Open the [File] menu. (2) Select [Print]. Select print settings and click the [Print] button. (1) Make sure that the correct printer is selected. The machine name that appears in the "Printer" menu is normally [SCxxxxxx].
  • Page 57 Scanning Scanning This section explains the uses of the network scanner function and the basic procedure for using scan mode. In addition, special modes that can be used with the network scanner function are introduced. To use the network scanner function on models that are not equipped standard with the network scanner expansion kit, the network scanner expansion kit and 256MB expansion memory board must be installed.

  • Page 58: Network Scanner Function

    NETWORK SCANNER FUNCTION You can send a scanned image file to various destinations using the network scanner function of the machine. The network scanner function has the following modes. Scan modes Scan to E-mail The scanned file is sent by e-mail. Scan to FTP The scanned file is sent to a specified directory on an FTP server.

  • Page 59: Scanning An Original

    SCANNING AN ORIGINAL The basic operation for scanning is explained below. This section explains how to send a scanned file by e-mail. Scan transmission Original Scanned image PRINT DOCUMENT READY Press the [IMAGE SEND] key. FILING DATA LINE IMAGE SEND DATA COPY SYSTEM...
  • Page 60 Press the [COLOUR START] key or the [BLACK & WHITE START] key. Cancel scanning...

  • Page 61: Changing The Resolution

    CHANGING THE RESOLUTION You can select the resolution to match the original type. This section explains how to set the resolution to "300X300dpi", which creates a clearer image than the default resolution. The side to be scanned must be face up! Place the original.

  • Page 62: Selecting The Exposure And Exposure Mode

    SELECTING THE EXPOSURE AND EXPOSURE MODE The exposure can be set to match the darkness of the colours in the original and the exposure mode can be set to match the original type. This section explains how to darken a light original and set the exposure mode to "Text". The side to be scanned must be face up! Place the original.

  • Page 63: Changing The File Format

    CHANGING THE FILE FORMAT The file format (file type and compression method) for sending a scanned image is specified when the destination is stored in a one-touch key; however, you can change the format at the time of transmission. The procedure below explains how to send a scanned image in full colour TIFF format. The side to be scanned must be face up! Place the original.

  • Page 64: Storing A Destination

    STORING A DESTINATION The procedure for storing e-mail addresses in one-touch keys for Scan to E-mail is explained below. Stored e-mail addresses can be entered quickly and easily. If you frequently send images to the same group of destinations, the e-mail addresses of those destinations can be stored as a group.

  • Page 65: Storing A Group Key

    Store the Scan to E-mail destination in the touch panel. (Continued) Next Exit Direct Address / Individual (9) Touch the [User 1] key. No.001 Index The user index selected here can be used in the (11) Select the custom index where you register this address. address book screen.
  • Page 66 Store the group in the touch panel. (Continued) System Settings (3) Touch the [Group] key. Direct Address / Program Store Individual Group Program Amend/Delete (4) Touch the [Group Name] key. Exit Next Direct Address / Group A text entry screen appears. Enter the name of Search Number the group (max.

  • Page 67: Sending The Same Image To Multiple Destinations (Broadcast Transmission)

    SENDING THE SAME IMAGE TO MULTIPLE DESTINATIONS (Broadcast Transmission) The same image can be sent to multiple destinations in a single operation. The destinations can also include fax and Internet fax destinations. The procedure for selecting multiple destinations stored in one-touch keys and sending an image to those destinations is explained below.

  • Page 68: Convenient Transmission Methods

    CONVENIENT TRANSMISSION METHODS Convenient transmission functions are available such as one-touch sending and resending that make it easy to send an image. One-touch key A destination stored in a one-touch key can be called up by a simple touch of the key. (1) Touch the [Address Book] key.

  • Page 69: Speed Sending

    Speed sending When you store a individual key or a group key, a 3-digit search number is assigned. You can select a destination using the key and the 3-digit search number. To check a search number, print the appropriate list in the sending address list menu in the system settings. (1) Touch the key.

  • Page 70: Special Scan Modes

    SPECIAL SCAN MODES The special modes make it possible to perform a variety of scan transmissions for specific purposes. The following pages show the types of scan transmissions that can be performed. (The procedures for using each special mode are not explained.) Each special mode has its own settings and procedures, however, the basic procedure is the same for all modes.

  • Page 71: Selecting Special Modes For The Scanner Function

    SELECTING SPECIAL MODES FOR THE SCANNER FUNCTION The procedure for selecting a special mode for the scanner function is explained below. The settings that must be selected vary for each special mode, however, the general procedure is the same. The procedure for selecting "Suppress Background" is explained here as an example. The side to be scanned must be face up! Place the original.
  • Page 72 Select the destination and press the [COLOUR START] key. This function cannot be used when the colour mode is set to [Mono2]. Cancel scanning...

  • Page 73: Convenient Scanner Functions

    CONVENIENT SCANNER FUNCTIONS Erasing peripheral shadows (Erase) Use this function to erase peripheral shadows that occur when scanning books and other thick originals. Scan Without erase Scan With erase Scanning the left and right pages of a bound document as two separate pages (Dual Page Scan) Use this function to scan the left and right pages of an open pamphlet or other bound document as separate pages.
  • Page 74 Sending a large number of pages (Job Build) The maximum number of originals that can be fed through the automatic document feeder at once is 100 sheets. If you need to scan more than 100 originals at once, the job build function lets you divide the originals into sets and feed Scan each set.
  • Page 75 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. A stored file can be called up and used whenever needed. This section introduces several of the document filing functions.

  • Page 76: Document Filing

    DOCUMENT FILING The document filing function allows you to save the document data of a copy or fax job, as a file on the machine's hard drive. The file can be called up as needed and printed or transmitted. Uses of the document filing function Copy Print Scan...
  • Page 77 The document filing function is convenient in these situations You prepared copies of a many-page handout for a meeting, but the number of participants suddenly increases and you need to quickly prepare more copies of the handout. It takes time to scan all of the pages of the handout.

  • Page 78: Quickly Saving Document Data (Quick File)

    QUICKLY SAVING DOCUMENT DATA (Quick File) This section explains the Quick File feature of the document filing function using copying as an example. Quick File is the easiest way to save a file using the document filing function. The side to be scanned must be face up! Place the original.

  • Page 79: Appending Information When Storing A File (File)

    APPENDING INFORMATION WHEN STORING A FILE (File) As an example, the procedure for storing a scanned image in the main folder when using the copy function is explained below. Unlike quick file, a file name and user name can be assigned to the file. The side to be scanned must be face up! Place the original.
  • Page 80 Select File settings in the touch panel. (Continued) Select the folder. (7) Touch the [User 1] key. Main Folder (8) Touch the [OK] key. User 1 User 2 User 3 User 4 User 5 User 6 User 7 User 8 All Folders ABCD OPQRST UVWXYZ...

  • Page 81: Only Saving Document Data (Scan To Hdd)

    ONLY SAVING DOCUMENT DATA (Scan to HDD) You can simply save document data without performing a copy, print, or send job. The procedure for storing a file in a main folder is explained below. DOCUMENT FILING Press the [DOCUMENT FILING] key. The base screen of document filing mode appears.

  • Page 82: Printing A Saved File

    PRINTING A SAVED FILE You can call up a file stored by document filing and print or transmit it. This section explains how to call up a file stored in the main folder and print it. PRINT DOCUMENT READY Press the [DOCUMENT FILING] key. FILING DATA LINE...

  • Page 83: System Settings

    System settings System settings The system settings let you adjust the operation of the machine to suit the needs of your workplace. This section briefly introduces several of the system settings. For detailed explanations of the system settings, see the System Settings Guide.

  • Page 84: System Settings

    SYSTEM SETTINGS The date and time can be set, fax and scan destinations can be stored, document filing folders can be created, and various other settings related to the operation of the machine can be configured in the system settings screen.
  • Page 87 • 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.
  • Page 88 Quick Start Guide MODEL: MX-2300G MX-2700G MX-2300N MX-2700N PRINTED IN FRANCE TINSE3125GHZZ...

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