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  • Page 1 MODEL: MX-1800N User's Guide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    • INTERIOR ....... 6 SHARP OSA ....... . 42 •...

  • Page 3: About This Manual

    • 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 4 Operation manuals in PDF format The manuals in PDF format provide detailed explanations of the procedures for using the machine in each mode. To view the PDF manuals, download them from the hard drive in the machine. The procedure for downloading the manuals is explained in "How to download the manuals in PDF format"...

  • Page 5: Before Using The Machine

    BEFORE USING THE MACHINE This chapter provides basic information about the machine. Please read this chapter before using the machine. PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS EXTERIOR When a finisher (peripheral devices) is not installed. Reversing single pass feeder Exit tray unit (right tray)* (automatic document feeder) When installed, output can be delivered to this tray.
  • Page 6 (10) Tray 1 Tray 3 (when a stand/1 x 500 sheet paper drawer or a stand/2 x 500 sheet paper drawer is installed)* This holds paper. Up to 500 sheets of paper can be loaded. This holds paper. Up to 500 sheets of paper can be ☞...

  • Page 7: Interior

    INTERIOR (11) (12) (13) (14) (15) (16) (17) (18) (19) (20) (21) (22) (23) (11) Toner cartridges (17) Main power switch When the toner in a cartridge runs out, the cartridge must This is used to power on the machine. be replaced with a new cartridge of the same colour.

  • Page 8: Automatic Document Feeder And Document Glass

    AUTOMATIC DOCUMENT FEEDER AND DOCUMENT GLASS Paper feed roller Scanning area This roller rotates to automatically feed the original. Originals placed in the document feeder tray are scanned here. Document feeding area cover ☞ REGULAR MAINTENANCE (page 45) Open this cover to remove an original misfeed or clean the paper feed roller.

  • Page 9: Connectors

    CONNECTORS USB connecter (A type) When the fax expansion kit is installed Supports USB 2.0 (Full Speed). This is used to connect a USB hub or USB memory device to the machine. For the USB cable, use a shielded type cable. USB connecter (B type ) Supports USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed).

  • Page 10: Operation Panel

    OPERATION PANEL PRINT DOCUMENT READY FILING DATA LINE IMAGE SEND DATA COPY SYSTEM JOB STATUS SETTINGS LOGOUT Touch panel PRINT mode indicators (READY indicator / DATA indicator) Messages and keys appear in the touch panel display. Touch the displayed keys to perform a variety of operations. •...
  • Page 11 PRINT DOCUMENT READY FILING DATA LINE IMAGE SEND DATA COPY SYSTEM JOB STATUS SETTINGS LOGOUT (10) (11) (12) (13) (14) (15) (16) (10) [CLEAR ALL] key ( Press this key to return to the initial operation state. Use this key when you wish to cancel all settings that have been selected and start operation from the initial state.

  • Page 12: Touch Panel

    TOUCH PANEL The touch panel (screen) shown in this manual is a descriptive image. The actual screen is slightly different. Using the touch panel Example 1 Spool Job Queue Sets / Progress Status Job Queue Copy 020 / 001 Copying Complete Copy 020 / 000...

  • Page 13: Print/Send Status (Job Status)

    PRINT/SEND STATUS (JOB STATUS) This screen appears when the [JOB STATUS] key on the operation panel is pressed. The screen shows lists of the jobs that are reserved and in progress, and jobs that have been completed. This screen is used to check jobs, move a job to the top of the job queue, or delete a job.

  • Page 14: Turning The Power On And Off

    TURNING THE POWER ON AND OFF The machine has two power switches. The main power switch is at the lower left after the front cover is opened. The other power switch is the [POWER] key ( ) on the operation panel at the top right. Main power switch [POWER] key When the main power switch is switched on, the main...

  • Page 15: Energy Save Functions

    ENERGY SAVE FUNCTIONS This product has the following two energy save functions that conform to the Energy Star guidelines to help conserve natural resources and reduce environmental pollution. Preheat Mode (Low power mode) Preheat mode automatically lowers the temperature of the fuser unit and thereby reduces power consumption if the machine remains in the standby state for the interval of time set in "Preheat Mode"...

  • Page 16: User Authentication

    USER AUTHENTICATION When the administrator of the machine has enabled user authentication, one of two screens shown below will appear. If either screen appears, enter the user number or login name and password that you received from the administrator. Please enter your login name / Enter your user number.
  • Page 17 When you have finished using the machine and are ready to log out, press the [LOGOUT] key ( LOGOUT • Note that the [LOGOUT] key ( ) cannot be used to log out when a fax number is being entered in fax mode, as [LOGOUT] key ( ) input is treated as part of a fax number.

  • Page 18: Authentication By Login Name / Password

    AUTHENTICATION BY LOGIN NAME / PASSWORD The following procedure is used to log in using a login name and password received from the administrator of the machine or the administrator of the LDAP server. Touch the [Login Name] key or the Please enter your login name / password.
  • Page 19 Touch the [Password] key. Please enter your login name / password. A text entry screen for entering the password will appear. User Authentication Enter your password that is stored in "User Registration" in the Login Name User Name User 0001 system settings (administrator).
  • Page 20 When you have finished using the machine and are ready to log out, press the [LOGOUT] key ( LOGOUT • Note that the [LOGOUT] key ( ) cannot be used to log out when a fax number is being entered in fax mode, as [LOGOUT] key ( ) input is treated as part of a fax number.

  • Page 21: Loading Paper

    LOADING PAPER This chapter explains how to load paper in the machine's trays. IMPORTANT POINTS ABOUT PAPER This section provides information that you should know before loading paper in the paper trays. Be sure to read this section before loading paper. NAMES AND LOCATIONS OF TRAYS The trays are identified by the names indicated below.

  • Page 22: The Meaning Of "R" In Paper Sizes

    More information on plain paper and special paper Plain paper that can be used in tray 1 to tray 4 • SHARP standard paper (see the Safety Guide for the specifications of (64 g/m (17 lbs.)) SHARP standard paper). • Pain paper other than SHARP standard paper (60 g/m to 105 g/m (16 lbs.
  • Page 23 • The image quality and toner fusibility of paper may change due to ambient conditions, operating conditions, and paper characteristics, resulting in image quality inferior to that of SHARP standard paper. Contact your dealer or nearest authorised service representative for advice on suitable paper.

  • Page 24: Tray Settings For Trays 1 To 4

    TRAY SETTINGS FOR TRAYS 1 TO 4 LOADING PAPER A maximum of 500 sheets of paper from size A5R to size A3 (5-1/2" x 8-1/2"R to 11" x 17") can be loaded in trays 1 and 2. A maximum of 500 sheets of paper from size B5R to size A3 (7-1/4" x 10-1/2"R to 11" x 17") can be loaded in trays 3 and 4. For detailed information on the paper that can be loaded, see the specifications in the Safety Guide and "Paper Tray Settings"...

  • Page 25: Changing The Paper Size

    CHANGING THE PAPER SIZE Pull out the paper tray. Gently pull the tray out until it stops. If paper remains in the tray, remove it. Adjust the guide plates A and B by squeezing their lock levers and sliding them to match the vertical and horizontal dimensions of the paper to be loaded.
  • Page 26 Set the paper size and paper type. System Settings Be sure to change the paper size and paper type settings as SYSTEM Total Count Defau explained in "Paper Tray Settings" in the System Settings SETTINGS Guide. Paper Tray Addr Settings When the size of paper used in a tray is changed, the correct Printer Condition Docu...

  • Page 27: Loading Paper In The Bypass Tray

    LOADING PAPER IN THE BYPASS TRAY The bypass tray can be used to print and copy on plain paper, envelopes, label sheets, tab paper, and other special types of paper. Up to 100 sheets of paper can be loaded (up to 40 sheets of heavy paper) for continuous printing similar to the other trays.
  • Page 28 Open the paper settings screen. Full Colour 2-Sided Copy Auto Auto Colour Mode Original Paper Select Output Job Detail (1) Touch the [Job Detail Settings] key. Plain Settings Special Modes Special Modes Auto (2) Touch the [Paper Select] key. Exposure File 100% Quick File...

  • Page 29: Important Points When Using The Bypass Tray

    IMPORTANT POINTS WHEN USING THE BYPASS TRAY • When using plain paper other than SHARP standard paper or special types of paper other than SHARP-recommended transparency film, or are printing on the reverse side of previously used paper, the paper must be loaded one sheet at a time.
  • Page 30 Inserting transparency film • Use SHARP-recommended transparency film. When inserting transparency film in the bypass tray, the rounded corner should be at the front left when the film is oriented horizontally, or at the far left when the film is oriented vertically.
  • Page 31 Fusing unit pressure adjusting levers In some cases damage to the envelopes, colour deviations, or smudging may occur even if envelopes within the specifications are used. This problem may be alleviated by shifting the fusing unit pressure adjusting levers from their "normal pressure position"...

  • Page 32: Originals

    ORIGINALS This chapter explains how to place originals in the automatic document feeder and on the document glass. PLACING THE ORIGINAL PLACING ORIGINALS IN THE AUTOMATIC DOCUMENT FEEDER This section explains how to place originals in the automatic document feeder. Allowed original sizes Minimum original size Maximum original size...
  • Page 33 Adjust the original guides to the size of the originals. Place the original. Make sure the edges of the originals are even. Indicator Insert the originals face up all the way into the document feeder line tray. Insert a number of originals that does not exceed the indicator line on the document feeder tray.
  • Page 34 • Before inserting originals into the document feeder tray, be sure to remove any staples or paper clips. • If originals have damp spots due to correction fluid, ink or pasteup glue, wait until the originals are dry before making copies.

  • Page 35: Placing The Original On The Document Glass

    PLACING THE ORIGINAL ON THE DOCUMENT GLASS This section explains how to place the original on the document glass. Allowed original sizes When a non-standard size original is placed in copy Maximum original size mode, see "SPECIFYING THE ORIGINAL SIZE" in the Copier Guide.
  • Page 36 Placing a thick book When scanning a thick book or other thick original, follow the steps below to press the book down. (1) Push up the far side of the automatic document feeder. The hinges supporting the automatic document feeder will release and the rear side of the automatic document feeder will rise.

  • Page 37: Peripheral Devices

    PERIPHERAL DEVICES This chapter describes the peripheral devices that can be used with the machine and explains how to use the finisher and Sharp OSA (application communication module and external account module). PERIPHERAL DEVICES Peripheral devices can be installed on the machine to increase its range of functionality.

  • Page 38: Finisher

    FINISHER The finisher is equipped with the offset function, which offsets each set of output from the previous set. In addition, each set of sorted output can be stapled. An optional hole punching unit can also be installed to punch holes in output. PART NAMES The following parts can be accessed when the finisher is open.

  • Page 39: Finisher Maintenance

    FINISHER MAINTENANCE When the staple cartridge runs out of staples, a message will appear in the operation panel. Follow the procedure below to replace the staple cartridge. Replacing the staple cartridge Open the cover. While pressing the lever over to the left, slide the finisher to the left until it stops.
  • Page 40 Replace the staple case. Push the staple case in until it clicks into place. Slide the finisher back to the right. Gently slide the finisher back to the right until it locks into its original position. Close the cover. Make a test print or copy in staple sort mode to verify that stapling takes place correctly. Removing staple jams Follow the steps below to remove a staple jam.
  • Page 41 Lower the staple case release lever and remove the staple case. Pull the staple case out to the right. Raise the lever at the front end of the staple case and remove the jammed staple. Remove the leading staple if it is bent. If bent staples remain, a staple jam will occur again.
  • Page 42 Discarding punch waste (when a punch module is installed) Open the cover. Grasp the punch waste box handle, gently pull out the box, and discard the punch waste. Discard the punch waste in a plastic bag or other container, taking care not to let the waste scatter. Gently push the box back in.

  • Page 43: Sharp Osa

    There are two methods for selecting a standard application that has been registered in the machine's Web pages. Selecting a standard application from the job status screen The Sharp OSA icon will appear in the lower left-hand corner of the job status screen. Follow the steps below to select a standard application.
  • Page 44 Selecting the standard application from document filing mode The [Sharp OSA] key appears in the upper right-hand corner of the document filing screen. Follow the steps below to select a standard application. Touch the [Sharp OSA] key. Sharp OSA If no standard applications have been stored in the Web pages,...

  • Page 45: External Account Module (Mx-Amx3)

    External count mode When only the [External Account Control] setting is enabled in "External Account Setting" of "Sharp OSA Settings" in the system settings (administrator), the machine enters external count mode. Unlike external authentication mode, when the machine is started in "external count mode", the login screen of the external account application is not displayed.

  • Page 46: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE This chapter explains how to clean the machine and replace the toner cartridge or waste toner box. REGULAR MAINTENANCE To ensure that the machine continues to provide top quality performance, periodically clean the machine. Warning Do not use a flammable spray to clean the machine. If gas from the spray comes in contact with hot electrical components or the fusing unit inside the machine, fire or electrical shock may result.
  • Page 47 Scanning area If coloured lines or white lines appear in images scanned using the automatic document feeder, clean the scanning area (the thin long glass next to the document glass). To clean this area, use the glass cleaner that is stored in the automatic document feeder. After using the glass cleaner, be sure to return it to its storage position.

  • Page 48: Cleaning The Main Charger Of The Photoconductive Drum

    CLEANING THE MAIN CHARGER OF THE PHOTOCONDUCTIVE DRUM If black lines or coloured lines appear even after you have cleaned the document glass and document feeder, use the charger cleaner to clean the main charger that charges the drum. Figure 1 (1) Open the front cover.

  • Page 49: Cleaning The Laser Unit

    CLEANING THE LASER UNIT When the laser unit inside the machine becomes dirty, line-like colour irregularities (coloured lines) may appear in the print image. When the following conditions appear, clean the laser unit. Identifying lines (coloured lines) caused by a dirty laser unit •...
  • Page 50 Make sure that the cleaner at the tip of the cleaning tool is not dirty. If the cleaner is dirty, remove the cleaner and replace it with a clean one. For the procedure for replacing the cleaner, see Cleaner steps 5 through 7. If the cleaner is not dirty, go to step 8. Pull the replacement cleaner out of the waste toner box.
  • Page 51 Clean the laser unit. (1) Point the cleaner down and slowly insert the tool into the hole that you wish to clean. Be sure to point the cleaner down. (2) Insert the cleaning tool all the way into the hole and then pull it back out. Pull the cleaning tool out until you feel the tip of the tool leave the cleaning surface of the laser unit.
  • Page 52 Replace the cleaning tool. (1) Point the cleaner up and hook the end of the tool (the end without the cleaner) onto the holder on the right. (2) Align the holder with the hole in the centre of the cleaning tool and slowly press down from above.

  • Page 53: Replacing The Toner Cartridges

    REPLACING THE TONER CARTRIDGES When toner runs lower than 25%, "( )" appears in the display. When toner runs even lower, "( Toner supply is low.)" appears. Follow the steps below to replace the toner cartridge. When toner runs lower than 25%, a message similar to the following will appear. Ready to scan for copy.
  • Page 54 Pull the toner cartridge toward you. Raise the toner cartridge lever and gently pull the toner cartridge horizontally toward you. When pulling out the toner cartridge, pull it out gently. If the cartridge is pulled out abruptly, toner may spill out. Example: Replacing the yellow toner cartridge Hold the toner cartridge with both hands as shown and pull it out of the machine.
  • Page 55 • Store toner cartridges out of the reach of small children. • If a toner cartridge other than a SHARP-recommended toner cartridge is used, the machine may not attain full quality and performance and there is a risk of damage to the machine. Be sure to use a SHARP-recommended toner cartridge.

  • Page 56: Replacing The Waste Toner Box

    REPLACING THE WASTE TONER BOX The waste toner box collects residual toner that is produced during printing. When the used toner box is full, the display will show "Replace used toner container.". Follow the procedure below to replace the used toner box. Open the front cover.
  • Page 57 Place the box on a flat surface. Place a sheet of newspaper on the surface before placing the box. Do not point the holes down as used toner will spill out. Remove the seals around the holes. Grasp the edge of each seal and pull it out toward you. There are 5 seals.
  • Page 58 Push the waste toner box into the machine. Push the box in until it clicks into place. Close the front cover. Caution • Do not throw a waste toner box into a fire. Toner may fly and cause burns. • Store waste toner box out of the reach of small children. When replacing the waste toner box, be aware that it may soil your clothes or the place where you remove it.

  • Page 59: Entering Text

    ENTERING TEXT This chapter explains the text entry screen. FUNCTIONS OF THE MAIN KEYS Description This changes the text entry screen from the lower case screen to the upper case screen. The upper case screen will continue to appear until the [Caps] key is touched again so that it is no longer highlighted. The [Caps] key is Caps convenient when you wish to enter all capital letters.

  • Page 60: Changing The Entry Mode

    The layout of the keys in the text entry screen in the touch panel differs slightly from the layout of the keys on the external keyboard. Use a SHARP-recommended external keyboard. For the recommended keyboards, please contact your dealer or nearest authorised service representative.
  • Page 61 User's Guide MODEL: MX-1800N MX1800-GB-USR-Z1...

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