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General Problems Points to Keep in Mind For a checklist of general problems, refer to "CHECK LIST (page 9)". Power and connector positions USB port (A type) OPERATION PANEL Main power indicator [Power] button [Power Save] button/Indicator [Home Screen] key Touch panel USB port (A type) LAN connector...
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General Problems Placing the original Automatic Document Feeder If the original has a fold, straighten the fold before placing. (This prevents original misfeeds and incorrect Do not exceed the detection of the original size) Align the edges and place indicator line face up Insert all the way in Adjust to the original size If the original is stapled, be sure to remove the staples and...
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General Problems Loading paper When large capacity When a large capacity tray is installed Fan the paper trays are installed Fan the paper well before loading it. If the paper is not fanned, Bypass multiple sheets may Tray feed at once and cause a misfeed.
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General Problems Large capacity tray (MX-LCX3 N) Do not insert your hand into the Do not insert spare paper or space inside the paper table objects into the space inside when you load paper. the tray. Large capacity trays Bypass tray (on the machine) Load the paper with the print side facing down.
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General Problems Maintenance How to clean the automatic document feeder and document glass Replacing the toner How to clean the bypass feed roller Bypass tray (on the machine) Bypass tray (large capacity trays) Waste toner bottle...
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General Problems CHECK LIST Problem Check Page Have functions been disabled by the administrator? I CAN'T USE A PARTICULAR FUNCTION OR PERIPHERAL DEVICE Is an optional power cable other than for the machine connected? Hold down the [Home Screen] key. I DON'T KNOW HOW TO CHECK THE TOTAL NUMBER OF PAGES USED You can check in the status of setting mode.
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General Problems Problem Check Page Set the paper size used in each tray in the tray settings. I DON'T KNOW HOW TO CHANGE THE PAPER SIZE Remove the paper, turn it over, and reload it. Using a different paper THE OUTPUT IS NOTICEABLY type may solve the problem.
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General Problems Problem Check Page Is the original placed face up or face down correctly? THE FOLD POSITION IS NOT CORRECT Are there a number of jobs waiting to be executed? PREVIEW IMAGES OR THUMBNAIL IMAGES DO NOT APPEAR Is the brightness properly adjusted? THE TOUCH PANEL DISPLAY IS DIFFICULT TO VIEW Did Auto Clear activate?
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General Problems I DON'T KNOW HOW TO CHECK THE TOTAL NUMBER OF PAGES USED Check Solution ■ When you hold down the [Home Screen] key, a message showing the total page Hold down the [Home Screen] key. usage and toner level will appear. You can check in the status of setting ■...
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In this event, stop using the machine, unplug the power plug, and contact your dealer or nearest SHARP Service Department. (When contacting your dealer or nearest SHARP Service Department, inform them of the displayed error code.) PRINTING IS NOT POSSIBLE OR STOPS DURING...
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General Problems I DON'T KNOW HOW TO PROHIBIT COLOR PRINTING Check Solution You can prohibit color printing in ■ When user authentication is enabled, you can prohibit color printing for specific User Control. users. ⇒ "Settings" → [User Control] → [User List]. ⇒...
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■ Fan the paper well before loading it. Are multiple sheets feeding at once? Are you using paper that is not within ■ Use SHARP-recommended paper. the specifications? Using paper that is for other models or special paper that is not supported may result in misfeeds, creases, or smudges.
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General Problems Check Solution Did you add paper to the bypass tray? ■ When adding paper, remove any paper remaining in the bypass tray, combine it with the paper to be added, and reload as a single stack. If paper is added without removing the remaining paper, a misfeed may occur. ■...
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General Problems THE OUTPUT IS NOTICEABLY CURLED AND UNEVEN Check Solution Remove the paper, turn it over, and ■ This may improve some states of paper curling. reload it. Using a different paper type ► Loading paper (page 6) may solve the problem. THE IMAGE IS SKEWED ON THE PAPER Check Solution...
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If the printed image overlaps the punch holes, smudges may appear on the reverse side of the paper following 1-sided printing, or on both sides following 2-sided printing. ■ Contact your dealer or nearest SHARP Service Department as soon as possible. Does a message appear indicating the need for maintenance? Remove the paper, turn it over, and ■...
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General Problems I DON'T KNOW HOW TO CHANGE THE OUTPUT TRAY Check Solution Is the output tray specified? ■ When copying, you can select the output tray in normal mode. Tap [Output] in the base screen of normal mode. You can set the output tray in the screens. When printing, you can select the output tray in the printer driver.
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General Problems A COVER OR INSERT IS NOT PRINTED ON THE SPECIFIED PAPER Check Solution ■ Set the correct paper type for the tray that contains the paper specified for the Has the paper type been set correctly? cover or insert. If the paper type set for the cover or insert is not the same as the paper type set for the tray, paper will be fed from a different tray.
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General Problems STAPLING DOES NOT TAKE PLACE (INCLUDING SADDLE STITCH) Check Solution ■ Remove jammed staples. Does a message appear instructing you to check the staple unit? Does a message appear instructing ■ Replace the staple cartridge. you to add staples? Do not forget to replace the staple case.
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General Problems THE STAPLING POSITION OR PUNCH POSITION IS NOT CORRECT Check Solution ■ Check the stapling position in "PREVIEW SCREEN". Is the stapling position setting correctly? Are the punching positions setting ■ Check the punch position in "PREVIEW SCREEN". correctly? ■...
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General Problems PREVIEW IMAGES OR THUMBNAIL IMAGES DO NOT APPEAR Check Solution ■ Wait until several of the jobs have been executed. Are there a number of jobs waiting to be executed? THE TOUCH PANEL DISPLAY IS DIFFICULT TO VIEW Check Solution Is the brightness properly adjusted?
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General Problems I DON'T KNOW HOW TO CHANGE THE BACKGROUND COLOR OF THE HOME SCREEN Check Solution ■ Open the action panel on the home screen and tap [MFP Display Pattern You can change the background color in "MFP Display Pattern Setting". Setting].
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I FORGOT THE ADMINISTRATOR PASSWORD Check Solution Was the administrator password ■ Contact your dealer or nearest SHARP Service Department. changed from the factory default For the factory default administrator password, see "TO THE ADMINISTRATOR setting? OF THE MACHINE" in Start Guide. After changing the password, take special care to remember it.
Copying Problems CHECK LIST Have functions been disabled by the administrator? Some functions may have been disabled in the setting mode. When user authentication is enabled, the functions that you can use may be restricted in your user settings. Check with your administrator. Problem Check Page...
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Copying Problems 2-SIDED COPYING DOES NOT TAKE PLACE Check Solution Does the paper type setting of the ■ Check "Paper Tray Settings" in the setting mode. ⇒ "Settings" → [System Settings] → [Common Settings] → [Paper Settings] → selected tray specify a type of paper that cannot be used for 2-sided [Paper Tray Settings] →...
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Select "Settings (Web version)" - [System Settings] → [Image Quality Adjustment] → [Copy Image Quality] → [Quick Image Quality Adjustment]. Set default setting [2] to [3 (Sharp)] to increase the overall density, or [1 (Smooth)] to decrease the overall density.
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Copying Problems COLORS ARE OFF Check Solution Did you perform "Registration ■ Ask your administrator to perform "Registration Adjustment". ⇒ "Settings (administrator)" → [System Settings] → [Image Quality Adjustment] Adjustment"? → [Collective Adjustment] → [Registration Adjustment] . If the color tones are off, perform [Auto Color Calibration (for Copy)] after finishing registration adjustment.
Printing Problems CHECK LIST Have functions been disabled by the administrator? Some functions may have been disabled in the setting mode. When user authentication is enabled, the functions that you can use may be restricted in your user settings. Check with your administrator. Problem Check Page...
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Printing Problems Problem Check Page THE IMAGE IS UPSIDE DOWN Are you using a type of paper (envelopes, punch paper, etc.) that can only be loaded in a fixed orientation? Is the correct binding position selected for 2-sided printing? MANY GARBLED CHARACTERS Is your computer or the machine in an unstable state? ARE PRINTED AFTER THE ROUTER WAS...
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Printing Problems Check Solution Are the network connection devices ■ Make sure that the routers and other network connection devices are operating operating normally? correctly. If a device is not powered on or is in an error state, see the manual of the device to correct the problem.
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Printing Problems I DON'T KNOW HOW TO CANCEL PRINTING Check Solution Follow the steps below to cancel ■ If the print data has not been spooled to the machine, refer to the manual for your printing operating system or application. If the print data has been spooled to the machine, tap the [Job Status] key, the [Spool] key, or the [Job Queue] key, and select the job you want to delete from the list.
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Printing Problems I DON'T KNOW HOW TO PRINT ON SPECIAL MEDIA (ENVELOPES ETC.) Check Solution ■ Load special media such as envelopes in the bypass tray. After loading the Load envelopes or other special media in the bypass tray. media, set the paper size and paper in [Tray Settings] in the home screen. For more information on paper settings, see the "User's Manual"...
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Printing Problems DIRECT PRINTING OF A FILE IN A SHARED FOLDER ON A COMPUTER IS NOT POSSIBLE Check Solution ■ Check with your administrator. Is [IPsec Settings] enabled on the machine? When [IPsec Settings] is enabled in the setting mode, direct printing of a file in a shared folder may not be possible in your PC environment.
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[Print Image Quality] → [Quick Image Quality Adjustment]. Set default setting [2] to [3 (Sharp)] to increase the overall density, or [1 (Smooth)] to decrease the overall density. This setting can be set separately for color mode and monochrome mode.
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Select "Settings (Web version)" - [System Settings] → [Image Quality Adjustment] → [Print Image Quality] → [Quick Image Quality Adjustment]. Set default setting [2] to [3 (Sharp)] to increase the overall density, or [1 (Smooth)] to decrease the overall density.
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Printing Problems THE IMAGE IS UPSIDE DOWN Check Solution Are you using a type of paper ■ Rotate the image 180 degrees before printing. (envelopes, punch paper, etc.) When the image size and paper size are the same but the orientations are that can only be loaded in a fixed different, the orientation of the image is automatically rotated to match the paper.
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Printing Problems AFTER THE ROUTER WAS REPLACED, I CAN NO LONGER PRINT TO THE MACHINE Check Solution ■ The network connection between the machine and your computer may not be Does your computer connect to the working correctly. Check the machine's IP address and your computer's IP machine? address, and make sure that your computer can connect to the machine.
Fax Problems CHECKLIST Have functions been disabled by the administrator? Some functions may have been disabled in the setting mode. When user authentication is enabled, the functions that you can use may be restricted in your user settings. Check with your administrator. Problem Check Page...
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Fax Problems Problem Check Page I DON'T KNOW HOW TO PREVIEW Enable the image preview setting for received faxes in setting mode. RECEIVED FAXES NOTIFICATION SOUNDS ARE TOO Have you adjusted the volume in the speaker settings of setting mode? LOUD OR TOO SOFT, OR ARE NOT You can adjust the volume of the original scan complete sound in the AUDIBLE (VOLUME ADJUSTMENT)
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Fax Problems Check Solution Does a message appear notifying you ■ Place the original again. that the original size was not If the original size is still not detected correctly, specify the original size manually. detected? ■ Perform the transmission again. Does the job status screen (completed jobs) or a transaction If the transmission is still not successful after recalling is performed as set in...
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Fax Problems TRANSMISSION DOES NOT BEGIN AT THE SPECIFIED TIME Check Solution ■ Set the clock to the correct time. Is the machine's clock set to the ⇒ "Settings" → [System Settings] → [Common Settings] → [Clock] correct time? Is a transmission in progress? ■...
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Fax Problems MANUAL RECEPTION/POLLING RECEPTION ARE NOT POSSIBLE Check Solution ■ If any of the following applies, print or delete received faxes to increase available Is little free memory remaining? memory space for receiving faxes. • The memory contains data that has been received with the received image check setting enabled.
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Fax Problems DIALING IS NOT POSSIBLE Check Solution Is the extension telephone ■ Check the connections. connected? Check the telephone line jack, the wall jack, and any extension adapters to make sure that all connections are secure. ■ Ask your administrator to enable [External Telephone Setting]. Is the external telephone enabled in ⇒...
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Fax Problems AN ADDRESS (A ONE-TOUCH INDIVIDUAL KEY OR GROUP KEY) CANNOT BE EDITED OR DELETED Check Solution ■ Wait until the transmission is finished or cancel the reserved transmission and Is the key being used in a reserved transmission or a transmission in then edit or delete the key.
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Fax Problems I DON'T KNOW HOW TO PREVIEW RECEIVED FAXES Check Solution ■ You can forward received faxes to a forwarding destination set in advance. Enable the image preview setting for received faxes in setting mode. Enable [Received Data Image Check Setting] in "Settings (administrator)" - [System Settings] →...
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Fax Problems BROADCAST TRANSMISSION DOES NOT WORK Check Solution Has broadcast setting been disabled ■ Broadcast transmission cannot be performed when "Settings (administrator)" - in the setting mode (administrator)? [System Settings] → [Image Send Settings] → [Fax Settings] → [Send Setting] →...
Image Send Problems CHECKLIST Have functions been disabled by the administrator? Some functions may have been disabled in the setting mode. When user authentication is enabled, the functions that you can use may be restricted in your user settings. Check with your administrator. Problem Check Page...
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Image Send Problems Problem Check Page Use the [Format] key. I WANT TO CHANGE THE FORMAT OR COMPRESSION OF A SCANNED IMAGE Tap the [Address Review] key. I DON'T KNOW HOW TO CHECK AN ADDRESS WHEN SENDING AN IMAGE Has the machine's IP address been changed? AFTER THE ROUTER WAS REPLACED, I CAN'T USE SCAN TO NETWORK FOLDER OR SCAN...
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Image Send Problems AUTO SELECTION OF THE COLOR MODE DOES NOT TAKE PLACE CORRECTLY Check Solution ■ Specify the color mode manually. Are you scanning one of the following types of originals? When the color mode is set to [Auto], the machine detects whether the original is When Black &...
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Image Send Problems TRANSMISSION TAKES A LONG TIME Check Solution Is the resolution setting appropriate at ■ Select resolution and data compression settings that are suited to the purpose of the time of scanning? transmission. To create image data that is balanced in terms of resolution and file size, pay attention to the following points: Resolution modes: The default resolution setting is [200x200dpi] in "E-Mail", "FTP/Desktop",...
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Image Send Problems THE QUALITY OF THE SCANNED IMAGE IS POOR Check Solution ■ To reduce the moire effect, take the following procedure: Is the original printed matter such as a book or magazine? When the original is printed matter, vertical patterns (moire) may occur. Select [Others] →...
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Image Send Problems THE SCANNED IMAGE IS UPSIDE DOWN OR ON ITS SIDE Check Solution ■ Send the image to the scan mode and Internet fax mode destinations separately. Are Internet fax addresses included in the transmission? When destinations for "E-Mail", "FTP/Desktop", and "Network Folder" and Internet fax destinations are included in a broadcast transmission, the original transmission orientation of Internet fax takes precedence, and thus the file may not appear in the correct orientation when viewed on a PC.
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Image Send Problems AN ADDRESS (A ONE-TOUCH INDIVIDUAL KEY OR GROUP KEY) CANNOT BE STORED Check Solution ■ Adjust the number of stored keys. Has the maximum number of keys been stored? Delete addresses (one-touch keys and group keys) that are not being used. AN ADDRESS (A ONE-TOUCH INDIVIDUAL KEY OR GROUP KEY) CANNOT BE EDITED OR DELETED Check...
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Image Send Problems AFTER THE ROUTER WAS REPLACED, I CAN'T USE SCAN TO NETWORK FOLDER OR SCAN Check Solution ■ Check the IP address setting. Has the machine's IP address been changed? If the machine does not have a permanent IP address (the machine receives an IP address from a DHCP server), scanning to network folder or scanning will not be possible if the IP address changes.
Document Filing Problems CHECK LIST Have functions been disabled by the administrator? Some functions may have been disabled in the setting mode. When user authentication is enabled, the functions that you can use may be restricted in your user settings. Check with your administrator. Problem Check Page...
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Document Filing Problems A JOB CANNOT BE STORED IN A CUSTOM FOLDER Check Solution ■ Click the [Get Folder Name] button in the document filing save screen of the Do the custom folders created with the machine appear in "Folder printer driver to call up the custom folders that have been created on the Information"? machine.
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Document Filing Problems THE PROPERTY OF A FILE CANNOT BE SET TO [Confidential] Check Solution ■ Move the file to a different folder and then set its property to "Confidential". Is the file in the Quick File folder? [Confidential] cannot be specified for a file in the Quick File folder. (Note that [Protect] can be specified for a file in the Quick File folder to prevent it from being easily deleted.) A CONFIDENTIAL FILE OR CONFIDENTIAL...
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Document Filing Problems I DON'T KNOW HOW TO SCAN TO USB MEMORY Check Solution Did you insert the USB memory ■ When you insert a USB memory device in the machine, a message will appear. device? To scan to USB memory, tap the [Scan to External Memory Device] key. The external memory device screen set in Easy Scan mode appears.
Useful Tips Quick guide to frequently used printing methods Output Orientation Print Paper tray Driver setting of originals result Tray type Print side Duplex Trays 1 - 4 Face down printing (2)* Bypass tray, Face up Tray 5/6 Trays 1 - 4 Face down (1)* (2)*...
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Useful Tips Output Orientation Print Paper tray Driver setting of originals result Tray type Print side Duplex Trays 1 - 4 Face down printing and N-Up (2in1) Front (2)* Bypass tray, Face up (3)* Back Tray 5/6 Trays 1 - 4 Face down (1)* (2)*...
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Useful Tips Scanning a document to your computer Creating a network folder The example of sharing a folder with the name "sample" with everyone on the network is explained below. After creating a folder with the name "sample" on the desktop, right-click and select [Properties].
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Useful Tips Select the [Share this folder] checkbox and click the [Permissions] button. Select "Everyone", select the [Allow] checkboxes of [Change] and [Read], and click [OK]. Click the [OK] button in the "Advanced Sharing" screen to close the screen and click the [Close] button.
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Useful Tips Sending a document to a shared folder Tap the [Network Folder] mode icon. 10:15 AM FTP/Desktop Network Folder Address Book Scan to HDD Toner Quantity Operation Enlarge Settings Total Count LCD Control Job Status Guide Display Mode Tap "Touch to input Address" and tap Address Book Address Touch to input Address...
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Useful Tips Changing the scan settings You can convert a scanned document directly to an Office file or to a searchable PDF that lets you find text. To an You can find text Office file Scan using the OCR function Editable Mode Format Setting...