Sharp MX-C303 Quick Start Manual

Sharp MX-C303 Quick Start Manual

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DIGITAL FULL COLOUR MULTIFUNCTIONAL SYSTEM
DIGITAL FULL COLOUR MULTIFUNCTIONAL SYSTEM
DIGITAL FULL COLOUR MULTIFUNCTIONAL SYSTEM
Quick Start Manual
Quick Start Manual
MX-C303
MX-C303
MODEL:
MODEL:
MX-C303W
MX-C303W
MX-C303WH
MX-C303WH
MX-C304
MX-C304
MX-C304W
MX-C304W
MX-C304WH
MX-C304WH
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
SETTING MODE
Configuring settings to make the
machine easier to use

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  • Page 1 MX-C303 MX-C303 MODEL: MODEL: MX-C303W MX-C303W MX-C303WH MX-C303WH DIGITAL FULL COLOUR MULTIFUNCTIONAL SYSTEM DIGITAL FULL COLOUR MULTIFUNCTIONAL SYSTEM DIGITAL FULL COLOUR MULTIFUNCTIONAL SYSTEM MX-C304 MX-C304 MX-C304W MX-C304W MX-C304WH MX-C304WH Quick Start Manual Quick Start Manual BEFORE USING THE MACHINE Functions of the machine and procedures...
  • 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 computer. Manual types may be updated. For more information, see our website. User's Manual Software Setup Guide* (Address Book Registration)* This manual explains how to This guide explains how to install register, edit, and delete the...
  • 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 Easy Copy Scan Toner Quantity Operation Enlarge Settings Total Count Brightness Job Status Operation Enlarge Settings Total Count Brightness Job Status Guide...
  • 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 CLOUD PORTAL Easy Easy Easy...
  • Page 6 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. Sitemap Operation Manual Download English User Name Administrator Logout Select the desired language.
  • 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........48 SCANNING AN ORIGINAL .
  • Page 9: 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 ............10 ►...
  • Page 10: Part Names And Functions

    BEFORE USING THE MACHINE PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS (3) (4) MX-C303/C303W/C303WH (10) (11) (12) (13) (14) (15) (16) (17) (18) Document feeding area cover (10) Main power switch Open this cover to remove an original misfeed or clean the Use this button to turn the machine's power on and off.
  • Page 11 BEFORE USING THE MACHINE (10) Scanning area Toner cartridge Originals placed in the automatic document feeder are scanned This cartridge contains toner. here. When the toner in a cartridge runs out, replace with new one. Document glass Telephone line socket (LINE) If you want to scan books or other thick originals that cannot be (MX-C303W/MX-C303WH/MX-C304W/MX-C304WH) fed through the automatic document feeder, place them on this...
  • Page 12: Turning On/Off The Power

    BEFORE USING THE MACHINE TURNING ON/OFF 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, located on the side, and the [Power] button on the operation panel. Turning on the power •...
  • Page 13: 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. (6) (7) Easy Easy LINE PRINTER Sharp OSA Job Status Copy Scan File retrieve 10:15 CLOUD PORTAL...
  • Page 14 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 15: 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 16: Adjusting The Volume

    [System Settings] tab. (Administrator rights are required.) Setting mode when an administrator is logged in (page 62) ► LINE PRINTER LINE PRINTER Easy Easy Settings Sharp OSA Job Status Cancel Job Status Copy Scan File retrieve 12:00 Administrator Login Status User Control...
  • Page 17: Loading Paper

    BEFORE USING THE MACHINE LOADING PAPER NAMES AND LOCATIONS OF TRAYS The names of the trays are as follows. (1) Tray 1 (2) Tray 2 (when a 600-sheet paper feed unit is installed) (3) Tray 3 (when two 600-sheet paper feed units are installed) (4) Tray 4 (when three 600-sheet paper feed units are installed) (5) Tray 5 (when four 600-sheet paper feed units are installed) (6) Bypass tray...
  • Page 18 BEFORE USING THE MACHINE LOAD PAPER INTO THE TRAY 1 Pull out the paper tray. Gently pull the tray out until it stops. Push the center of the pressure plate down until it locks into place. Adjust guide plates A and B to match the longitudinal and transversal dimensions of the paper to be loaded.
  • Page 19 BEFORE USING THE MACHINE Insert the paper into the tray. • Load the paper with the print side facing up. Make sure the stack of paper is straight before loading it. • Place the paper under the roller on the right side of the tray.
  • Page 20 BEFORE USING THE MACHINE Setting an A6 paper Load the paper with the copy and print side facing up. The diagram shows an example of printing on the front side. When setting an A6 paper, prepare a dedicated guide plate according to the procedure described below. Raise the guide plate for the A6 paper that is present on the paper platen.
  • Page 21 BEFORE USING THE MACHINE LOAD PAPER INTO THE TRAY 2 - 5 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. Adjust guide plates A and B to match the longitudinal and transversal dimensions of the paper to be loaded.
  • Page 22 BEFORE USING THE MACHINE Load paper more than 8-1/2" x 11" size When setting 8-1/2" x 11" size paper, remove the 2 regulation plates with green colour on the front and back side of the tray before setting the paper. The plates are contained in the inside storage space of the back side of the tray.
  • Page 23 BEFORE USING THE MACHINE LOADING PAPER IN BYPASS TRAY Open the bypass tray and the extension tray. Push the center of the pressure plate down until it locks into place. Load the paper with the print side facing down. Insert the paper along the bypass tray guides all the way into the bypass tray until it stops slowly.
  • Page 24 180 degrees if needed. For more information, see on. Place the front side facing down. "User's Manual". Fold the flap and make a sharp crease at the fold. When printing the front side Flap Open the flap of the envelope.
  • 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 the [Tray Settings] key in the home screen. As an example, the steps for changing the paper in tray 2 from A4 plain paper to B5 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 three user authentication methods: authentication by user number, authentication by login name / password, and authentication by quick authentication.
  • 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 Image Orientation*, Resolution, and Blank Page Skip, Duplex Setup*, PDF Skew Adjustment, Automatically Detect Mono2/Grayscale are set automatically. Multi crop Image Crop * On the MX-C303/MX-C303W/MX-C303WH, the OCR expansion kit is required. Original Address E-mail Address Detail...
  • Page 30 BEFORE USING THE MACHINE SCANNING FUNCTIONS Slow Scan Mode Background Adjustment (MX-C304/MX-C304W/ MX-C304WH) 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.
  • 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 Easy Copy Scan Toner Quantity Toner Quantity Operation Operation...
  • Page 33 COPIER Set the copy ratio. Copy Ratio After the settings are completed, tap ( 25~400 ) Auto Image Slightly Reduce (3% Reduction) By Paper Size Original Paper Copies Colour Preview Start Start Set the number of copies and then tap Original Detail the [Colour Start] key or [B/W Start]...
  • 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. ► LOADING PAPER IN BYPASS TRAY (page 23) Select settings in the touch panel. Bypass Tray 10:15 Current Bypass Tray Settings...
  • Page 36 COPIER Tap the [Easy Copy] mode icon. 10:15 Easy Copy mode screen appears. CLOUD PORTAL Easy Easy Easy Copy Scan Toner Quantity Toner Quantity Operation Operation Enlarge Enlarge Settings Settings Total Count Total Count Brightness Brightness Job Status Job Status Guide Guide Display Mode...
  • 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 10 in ® Windows environments, and Mac OS X v10.12 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 PRINTER Click the [Print] button. Printing begins. PRINTING ON ENVELOPES The bypass tray 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] from the "Paper Tray".
  • Page 40: Printing In A Mac Os Environment

    Select paper settings. (1) Make sure that the correct printer is selected. SHARP MX-xxxx PPD (2) Select the paper settings. Set the paper size, paper orientation, and copy ratio. (3) Click the [OK] button. Select [Print] from the [File] menu.
  • Page 41 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 can be used for envelope printing. Select the envelope size in the settings of the application ("Page Setup"...
  • Page 42: Directly Printing A File In Usb Memory

    * On the MX-C303/MX-C303W/MX-C303WH, the Direct print expansion kit is required. Connect the USB memory device to the machine. When a screen for selecting the action 10:15 External memory device (USB) is connected.
  • Page 43: Facsimile

    FACSIMILE This section explains the basic procedures for using the fax function of the machine. ► SENDING A FAX ................44 ► FAX MODE..................46...
  • Page 44: 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 45 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 Frequent Category Confirm the destination. All Destinations If an incorrect destination appears in the list, tap the 1234567890 AAA AAA...
  • Page 46: 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 47 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..........48 ► SCANNING AN ORIGINAL...............49 ►...
  • Page 48: 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 49: 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 50 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 51: 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 52 PDF Skew Adjustment, Automatically Detect Mono2/Grayscale. (17) Displays the functions that can be utilized in the Image Send mode. * On the MX-C303/MX-C303W/MX-C303WH, the OCR expansion kit is required. (18) Searches for the address. Starts blank & white scanning. (19) Displays the address book.
  • Page 53: 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 54: 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 55: 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 56 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 57 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 External memory device (USB) is connected.
  • Page 58: 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 59 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 60 To exit setting mode, tap the [Cancel] key. System Settings ► Setting mode when an administrator is logged in (page Home Screen Copy Settings Printer Sitemap Settings Settings Image Send Document Filing Sharp OSA Settings Settings Settings Authentication Common Network Settings Settings Settings Security...
  • Page 61 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 62 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 63 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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