Sharp MX-7081 Quick Start Manual

Sharp MX-7081 Quick Start Manual

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DIGITAL FULL COLOR MULTIFUNCTIONAL SYSTEM
DIGITAL FULL COLOR MULTIFUNCTIONAL SYSTEM
DIGITAL FULL COLOR MULTIFUNCTIONAL SYSTEM
Quick Start Manual
Quick Start Manual
MODEL: MX-7081
MODEL:
MX-7081
MX-8081
MX-8081
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 local
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-7081 MX-7081 MX-8081 MX-8081 DIGITAL FULL COLOR MULTIFUNCTIONAL SYSTEM DIGITAL FULL COLOR MULTIFUNCTIONAL SYSTEM DIGITAL FULL COLOR MULTIFUNCTIONAL SYSTEM Quick Start Manual Quick Start Manual BEFORE USING THE MACHINE Functions of the machine and procedures for placing originals and loading paper...
  • 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 Other manual Like the "User's Manual", some manuals as follow can be downloaded from our website and viewed on your AirPrint Guide computer. Manual types may be updated. For more information, see our website. This guide explains how to use AirPrint.
  • 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 AM Easy Easy Print Release Easy Copy Scan Toner Quantity Operation Enlarge Settings Total Count LCD Control Job Status Guide Display Mode 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 Tap the [Settings] key. 10:15 AM Easy Easy Print Release...
  • Page 6: Replacing Toner

    DOWNLOADING THE OPERATION GUIDE The Operation Guide, which is a more detailed manual, can be downloaded from the machine's Web pages. Click [Operation Manual Download] in the menu of the Web page. Select the desired language. Only the displayed languages are supported. English Select the manual you want to download, and click the [Download]...
  • Page 7: 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 8 SCANNER NETWORK SCANNER FUNCTION........50 SCANNING AN ORIGINAL .
  • Page 9 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 ............10 ►...
  • Page 10: Before Using The Machine

    BEFORE USING THE MACHINE PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS (7) (8) (10) (11) (12)(13) (14) (15) (16) (17) Scanning area Bypass tray Originals placed in the automatic document feeder tray Use this tray to feed paper manually. are scanned here. When loading paper larger than 8-1/2" × 11"R or A4R, ►...
  • Page 11 BEFORE USING THE MACHINE (10) (11) (12) Finisher (large stacker)* Saddle Stitch Finisher* This staples paper. A punch module can also be installed This staples paper. A punch module can also be installed to punch holes in output paper. to punch holes in output paper. Saddle Stitch Finisher (large stacker)* Trimming module* This staples and folds paper.
  • Page 12 BEFORE USING THE MACHINE (18) Facsimile expansion kit (Option) (17) (10) (11) (12) (13) (14) (15) (16) Toner cartridge (10) The main power switch Use this switch to turn on the power for the machine. This cartridge contains toner. When using the fax or Internet fax functions, always keep When the toner in a cartridge runs out, the cartridge of this switch in the "...
  • Page 13: 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 14: 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 Sharp OSA File Retrieve Job Status Copy Scan 10:15 AM...
  • Page 15 BEFORE USING THE MACHINE Checking the status of a job / priority / canceling 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 16: 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 thetrouble of manually feeding each original. For originals that cannot be scanned using the automatic document feeder, such as a book or a document with notesattached, use the document glass.
  • Page 17: Adjusting The Volume

    Setting mode when an administrator is logged in (page 68) ► LINE PRINTER LINE PRINTER Easy Easy Job Status Cancel Job Status File Retrieve Sharp OSA Settings Copy Scan 12:00 PM Administrator Login Status User Control System Settings System Settings Home Screen Printer...
  • Page 18: Loading Paper

    BEFORE USING THE MACHINE LOADING PAPER NAMES AND LOCATIONS OF TRAYS The names of the trays are as follows. Tray 2 Bypass tray Tray 1 Tray 5 Tray 3 Tray 4 Large capacity trays Setting orientation of the print side Tray 1 Tray 2 Bypass tray...
  • Page 19 BEFORE USING THE MACHINE LOAD PAPER INTO THE 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. If the paper is not fanned, multiple sheets may feed at once and cause a misfeed.
  • Page 20 BEFORE USING THE MACHINE LOAD PAPER INTO THE 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 21 BEFORE USING THE MACHINE Gently push the paper tray into the machine. Push the tray firmly all the way into the machine slowly. Forcefully inserting the paper may cause skewed feeding and paper misfeeds. LOADING PAPER IN OTHER TRAYS Bypass tray (on the machine) Open the bypass tray.
  • Page 22 BEFORE USING THE MACHINE 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 23 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 24 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 25 BEFORE USING THE MACHINE Place the paper in the center of the Indicator line paper table. Load the paper with the print side facing down. The stack must not be higher than the indicator line (maximum of 3000 sheets). When a certain volume of paper is loaded, the paper table automatically goes down slightly and stops.
  • Page 26 BEFORE USING THE MACHINE Large capacity trays (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 27 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 8-1/2" x 14" plain paper to 8-1/2" x 11" recycled paper are explained below.
  • Page 28: 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 29: 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 three user authentication methods: authentication by user number, authentication by login name / password, and authentication by quick authentication.
  • Page 30: 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 more information, 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 31 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 32 BEFORE USING THE MACHINE SCANNING FUNCTIONS Slow Scan Mode/ Background Adjustment Heavy Paper Scan You can adjust the background by making light areas of the Use this function when you wish to scan thin originals or heavy original darker or lighter. paper originals using the automatic document feeder.
  • Page 33: Copier

    COPIER This section explains the basic procedures for using the copier function. ► MAKING COPIES ................34 ► COPY MODE..................36 ► COPYING ON SPECIAL PAPER (Bypass Copy) ......37...
  • Page 34: 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 AM Easy Copy mode screen appears. Easy Easy Print Release Easy Copy Scan Toner Quantity Operation Enlarge...
  • Page 35 COPIER Set the copy ratio. Copy Ratio After the settings are completed, tap ( 25~400 ) Auto Image Slightly Reduce (3% Reduction) By Paper Size 11x17 8½x11 Original 11x17 8½x11 Paper Copies Color Preview Start Start Set the number of copies and then tap Original Detail the [Color Start] key or [B/W Start] key.
  • Page 36: 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 37: Copying On Special Paper (Bypass Copy)

    COPIER COPYING ON SPECIAL PAPER (Bypass Copy) This section explains how to load 8-1/2" x 11" heavy paper in the bypass tray. Load paper into the bypass tray. ► Bypass tray (on the machine) (page 21) Select settings in the touch panel. 10:15 AM Tray Settings (1) Tap the [Heavy Paper 1], [Heavy Paper 2],...
  • Page 38 COPIER Tap the [Paper Select] Key. Original Detail 8½x11 Paper 2-Sided Copy Copy Ratio Staple / Punch Select 8½x11 100% Tray 1 1 → 1 Copies Color Preview Start Start Select the Bypass Tray. 8¹⁄ x 11 8¹⁄ x 11 8¹⁄...
  • Page 39: 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 10 in ® Windows environments, and macOS 10.12 in macOS environments. The window varies depending on the operating system version, the printer driver version, and the application.
  • Page 40: 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 41 PRINTER Click the [Print] button. Printing begins. PRINTING ON ENVELOPES The bypass tray or the tray 4 can be used for envelope printing. (1) Click the [Paper Source] tab. (2) Select the envelope size from "Output Size". When "Output Size" is set to [DL], "Paper Type" is also automatically set to [Envelope]. (3) Select [Bypass Tray] or the [Tray 4] from the "Paper Tray".
  • Page 42: Printing In A Macos Environment

    PRINTER PRINTING IN A macOS ENVIRONMENT The following example explains how to print an A4 size document from "TextEdit", which is a standard accessory program in macOS. To install the printer driver and configure settings in a macOS environment, see the Software Setup Guide. Select [Page Setup] from the [File] menu.
  • Page 43 PRINTER Select print settings. (1) Make sure that the correct printer is selected. (2) Select items from the menu and configure the settings as needed. (3) Click the [Print] button. PRINTING ON ENVELOPES The bypass tray or the tray 4 can be used for envelope printing. Select the envelope size in the settings of the application ("Page Setup"...
  • Page 44: 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 PDF, File Type TIFF...
  • Page 45: Facsimile

    FACSIMILE This section explains the basic procedures for using the fax function of the machine. ► SENDING A FAX ................46 ► FAX MODE..................48...
  • Page 46: Sending A Fax

    FACSIMILE SENDING A FAX This section explains the basic procedure for sending a fax. In fax mode, color originals are sent as black and white images. Press the [Home Screen] key. Home screen appears. Tap the [Easy Fax] mode icon. 10:15 AM Easy Fax mode screen appears.
  • Page 47 FACSIMILE Tap the [All Destinations] key. AAA AAA Address 123456789 A list of the selected destinations appears. Sort AAA AAA Direct Entry BBB BBB CCC CCC DDD DDD EEE EEE FFF FFF Start Category Frequent Confirm the destination. All Destinations All Destinations If an incorrect destination appears in the list, tap the 1234567890...
  • Page 48: 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 49 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..........50 ► SCANNING AN ORIGINAL...............51 ►...
  • Page 50: 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 51: 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 52 SCANNER Tap the [All Destinations] key. FFF FFF Address 123.ne.jp 1234.ne.jp A list of the selected destinations appears. Sort AAA AAA Scan to USB/ Local Drive BBB BBB CCC CCC DDD DDD EEE EEE FFF FFF Color Category Frequent Start Start Confirm the destination.
  • Page 53: Scanner Mode

    Easy Easy LINE PRINTER Easy Easy LINE PRINTER Easy Easy Job Status File Retrieve Job Status File Retrieve Sharp OSA Job Status Sharp OSA File Retrieve Sharp OSA Copy Scan Copy Scan Copy Scan 10:15 AM 10:15 AM 10:15 AM...
  • Page 54 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. E-mail Easy Scan...
  • Page 55: Document Filing

    DOCUMENT FILING The document filing function is used to store the document or print image on the local 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 56: 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 Local Drive Using Quick File, you can Using File, you can copy or Use Scan to Local Drive to send a document and store easily copy or send a...
  • Page 57: Saving A Document Only (Scan To Local Drive)

    DOCUMENT FILING SAVING A DOCUMENT ONLY (Scan to Local Drive) Scan to lets you save a scanned document to the main folder or a custom folder. This function is not used to Local Drive print or send. The procedure for storing a document in the main folder is explained below. To save to a custom folder, tap the [File Retrieve] key in the Home screen, tap [Scan to Local Drive] on the action panel, and select save settings.
  • Page 58 DOCUMENT FILING Tap the [Scan to Local Drive] key. Scan to USB/Local Drive Scan to Scan to Local Drive Color Preview Auto Set Start Start Tap the [Color Start] key or [B/W Start] Original Address Main Folder Detail key. 8½x11 Global Scan to USB/ Address Book...
  • Page 59 DOCUMENT FILING Scan to USB memory device Connect the USB memory device to the machine. Use a FAT32 or NTFS USB memory device with a capacity of no more than 32 GB. When a screen for selecting the action 10:15 AM External memory device (USB) is connected.
  • Page 60: 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_20201010_112030" file saved in the main folder are explained below. Press the [Home Screen] key.
  • Page 61: Manual Finishing

    MANUAL FINISHING This section explains the basic procedures for using the manual finishing function. ► MANUAL FINISHING................62 ► USING MANUAL FINISHING ............62...
  • Page 62: 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 (large stacker), saddle stitch finisher (large stacker), punch module, or folding unit is installed, finishing operations, such as stapling, punching or folding can be performed.
  • Page 63 MANUAL FINISHING Load paper into the upper or lower tray. The paper orientation varies depending on the manual finishing function. ► PAPER LOADING ORIENTATION (page 64) • Up to 200 sheets of paper can be loaded into each of the upper and lower trays. •...
  • Page 64 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 65: Setting Mode

    SETTING MODE 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 "SETTING MODE" in the User's Manual.
  • Page 66 System Settings System Settings ► Setting mode when an administrator is logged in (page Home Screen Printer Copy Settings Sitemap Settings Settings Image Send Document Filing Sharp OSA Settings Settings Settings Authentication Common Network Settings Settings Settings Security Energy Save...
  • Page 67 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 Sharp OSA settings. Authentication Settings Configure the user authentication method. Alternatively, configure the IC card. Common Settings You can configure machine settings such as date settings and tray settings.
  • Page 68 SETTING MODE 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 69 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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