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OPERATION
MANUAL
(for printer)

LASER PRINTER

Be sure to become thoroughly familiar with this manual to gain
the maximum benefit from the product.
Before installing this product, be sure to read the installation
requirements and cautions sections of the "Operation manual
(for general information and copier operation)".
Be sure to keep all operation manuals handy for reference
including this manual, the "Operation manual (for general
information and copier operation)" and operation manuals for any
optional equipment which has been installed.

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  • Page 1: Laser Printer

    OPERATION MANUAL (for printer) LASER PRINTER Be sure to become thoroughly familiar with this manual to gain the maximum benefit from the product. Before installing this product, be sure to read the installation requirements and cautions sections of the "Operation manual (for general information and copier operation)".
  • Page 2 Windows environment and configuring printer driver settings, see "SETUP IN A WINDOWS ENVIRONMENT" in the software setup guide. *1 The MX-M350U/M450U is equipped standard with a printer function that uses a USB cable connection. To connect the machine to a Windows network, the network expansion kit must be installed.
  • Page 3 NOTES ● For information on your operating system, please refer to your operating system manual or the online Help function. ● The explanations of screens and procedures in a Windows environment are primarily for Windows XP. The ® screens may vary depending on the version of the operating system or the software application. ●...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 CHAPTER 4 PRINTING FROM WINDOWS CONVENIENT PRINT FUNCTIONS BASIC PRINTING PROCEDURE ....... 1-2 CONVENIENT PRINTING FUNCTIONS..... 4-2 SELECTING THE PAPER........1-4 CREATING A PAMPHLET ● ● USING ACCOUNT NUMBERS WHEN PRINTING..1-5 (Pamphlet/Pamphlet Staple)........ 4-2 VIEWING PRINTER DRIVER HELP......
  • Page 5 TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 5 CHAPTER 8 WEB PAGES IN THE PRINTER ADMINISTRATOR SETTINGS REMOTE OPERATION VIA A NETWORK ....5-2 ADMINISTRATOR SETTINGS ........8-2 How to access the Web page and view Help..5-2 Administrator setting list ........8-2 ●...
  • Page 6 CHAPTER 1 PRINTING FROM WINDOWS This chapter explains the basic procedures for printing from a Windows environment. Page BASIC PRINTING PROCEDURE ............1-2 ● SELECTING THE PAPER............... 1-4 USING ACCOUNT NUMBERS WHEN PRINTING......... 1-5 VIEWING PRINTER DRIVER HELP............1-7 SAVING FREQUENTLY USED PRINT SETTINGS ........ 1-8 ●...

  • Page 7: Basic Printing Procedure

    BASIC PRINTING PROCEDURE The following example explains how to print a document from "WordPad", which is a standard accessory program in Windows. Select [Print] from the [File] menu of WordPad. NOTE The menu used to execute printing may vary depending on the software application. Open the printer driver properties window.
  • Page 8 BASIC PRINTING PROCEDURE Select print settings. (1) Click the [Paper] tab. (2) Select the paper size. To select settings on other tabs, click the desired tab and then select the settings. (3) Click the [OK] button. Click the [Print] button. Printing begins.

  • Page 9: Selecting The Paper

    BASIC PRINTING PROCEDURE SELECTING THE PAPER This section explains how to configure the "Paper Selection" setting on the [Paper] tab of the printer driver properties window. When the machine is connected to a network, the paper size setting, paper type setting, and amount of paper remaining in the tray can be viewed.

  • Page 10: Using Account Numbers When Printing

    USING ACCOUNT NUMBERS WHEN PRINTING When "Auditing mode" is enabled in the administrator settings, a count can be kept of the number of pages printed by each user. The counts can be viewed and totaled whenever needed. Account numbers for printing are set in the administrator settings.

  • Page 11: Start Printing

    USING ACCOUNT NUMBERS WHEN PRINTING Enter your account number. (1) Click the [Job Handling] tab. (2) Enter your account number. Enter your account number (5-digit number). (3) Click the [OK] button. NOTE To have a confirmation window appear before printing starts, select the [Auto Job Control Review] checkbox so that a checkmark appears.

  • Page 12: Viewing Printer Driver Help

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

  • Page 13: Saving Frequently Used Print Settings

    SAVING FREQUENTLY USED PRINT SETTINGS Settings configured on each of the tabs at the time of printing can be saved as user settings. Saving frequently used settings or complex settings under an assigned name makes it easy to select those settings the next time you need to use them.
  • Page 14 SAVING FREQUENTLY USED PRINT SETTINGS Save the settings. (1) Enter a name for the settings (maximum of 20 characters). (2) Click the [OK] button. Click the [OK] button. Start printing. NOTES • Up to 30 sets of user settings can be saved. •...

  • Page 15: Using Saved Settings

    SAVING FREQUENTLY USED PRINT SETTINGS USING SAVED SETTINGS Open the printer driver properties window from the print window of the software application. (1) Select the printer driver of the machine. (2) Click the [Preferences] button. NOTE The button that is used to open the printer driver properties window (usually [Properties] or [Printing Preferences]) may vary depending on the software application.

  • Page 16: Changing The Printer Driver Default Settings

    CHANGING THE PRINTER DRIVER DEFAULT SETTINGS The default settings of the printer driver can be changed using the procedure below. The settings selected using this procedure are saved and become the default settings when printing from a software application. (Settings selected in the printer driver properties window when printing from an application remain in effect only while the application is in use.) Click the [start] button and then click...
  • Page 17 CHANGING THE PRINTER DRIVER DEFAULT SETTINGS Click the [Printing Preferences] button on the [General] tab. In Windows 98/Me, click the [Setup] tab. Configure the settings and click the [OK] button. For explanations of the settings, see printer driver Help. 1-12...
  • Page 18 CHAPTER 2 PRINTING FROM A MACINTOSH This chapter explains the basic procedures for printing in a Macintosh environment. Page BASIC PRINTING PROCEDURE ............2-2 ● SELECTING PAPER SETTINGS ............ 2-2 ● PRINTING ..................2-4 ● SELECTING THE PAPER............... 2-7 USING ACCOUNT NUMBERS WHEN PRINTING......... 2-8...

  • Page 19: Basic Printing Procedure

    For the procedures for installing the PPD file and configuring the printer driver settings, see "SETUP IN A MACINTOSH ENVIRONMENT " in the software setup guide. *1 The MX-M350U/M450U requires the network expansion kit. SELECTING PAPER SETTINGS Select paper settings in the printer driver before selecting the print command.
  • Page 20 BASIC PRINTING PROCEDURE Mac OS 9 Select [Page Setup] from the [File] menu of SimpleText. Select paper settings. (1) Make sure that the correct printer is selected. (2) Select paper settings. The paper size, paper orientation, and enlarge/reduce can be selected. (3) Click the [OK] button.

  • Page 21: Printing

    BASIC PRINTING PROCEDURE PRINTING Mac OS X Select [Print] from the [File] menu of TextEdit. NOTE The menu used to execute printing may vary depending on the software application. Make sure that the correct printer is selected. NOTE The machine name that appears in the "Printer" menu is normally [SCxxxxxx]. ("xxxxxx" is a sequence of characters that varies depending on the machine model.) Select print settings.
  • Page 22 BASIC PRINTING PROCEDURE Click the [Print] button. Printing begins. Mac OS 9 Select [Print] from the [File] menu of SimpleText. NOTE The menu used to execute printing may vary depending on the software application. Make sure that the correct printer is selected.
  • Page 23 BASIC PRINTING PROCEDURE Select print settings. Click next to [General] and select the settings that you wish to configure from the pull-down menu. The corresponding setting screen will appear. Click the [Print] button. Printing begins.

  • Page 24: Selecting The Paper

    BASIC PRINTING PROCEDURE SELECTING THE PAPER This section explains the [Paper Feed] settings* in the print settings window. • When [Auto Select] is selected... The tray that contains the size of paper set in "Paper Size" in the page settings screen is automatically used for printing.

  • Page 25: Using Account Numbers When Printing

    USING ACCOUNT NUMBERS WHEN PRINTING When "Auditing mode" is enabled in the administrator settings, a count can be kept of the number of pages printed by each user. The counts can be viewed and totaled whenever needed. Account numbers for printing are set in the administrator settings.
  • Page 26 USING ACCOUNT NUMBERS WHEN PRINTING Start printing. (1) Enter your account number. Enter your account number (5-digit number). (2) Click the [Print] button. NOTE You can click the (lock) button after entering your account number, to simplify operation the next time you wish to print based on the same account number.
  • Page 27 USING ACCOUNT NUMBERS WHEN PRINTING Display the job control screen. (1) Make sure that the machine's printer name is selected. (2) Select [Job Control]. NOTE The machine name that appears in the "Printer" menu is normally [SCxxxxxx]. ("xxxxxx" is a sequence of characters that varies depending on the machine model.) Start printing.

  • Page 28: Frequently Used Functions

    CHAPTER 3 FREQUENTLY USED FUNCTIONS This chapter explains frequently used print functions. Page FREQUENTLY USED FUNCTIONS ............3-2 ● TWO-SIDED PRINTING ..............3-2 ● FITTING THE PRINT IMAGE TO THE PAPER....... 3-4 ● PRINTING MULTIPLE PAGES ON ONE PAGE ......3-5 ●...

  • Page 29: Frequently Used Functions

    FREQUENTLY USED FUNCTIONS This chapter explains frequently used functions. The explanations assume that the paper size and other basic settings have already been selected. For the basic procedure for printing and the steps for opening the printer driver properties window, see the following section: ☞...
  • Page 30 FREQUENTLY USED FUNCTIONS Windows (1) Configure the settings on the [Main] tab. (2) Select [2-Sided[Book]] or [2-Sided[Tablet]]. Macintosh Mac OS X (1) Select [Layout]. (2) Select [Long-edged binding] or [Short- edged binding]. NOTES • In Mac OS X v10.1.5, select the settings in [Duplex]. •...

  • Page 31: Fitting The Print Image To The Paper

    FREQUENTLY USED FUNCTIONS FITTING THE PRINT IMAGE TO THE PAPER This function is used to automatically enlarge or reduce the printed image to match the size of the paper loaded in the machine. This is convenient for such purposes as enlarging an A4 or letter size document to A3 or ledger size to make it easier to view, and to print when the same size of paper as the document image is not loaded in the machine.

  • Page 32: Printing Multiple Pages On One Page

    FREQUENTLY USED FUNCTIONS PRINTING MULTIPLE PAGES ON ONE PAGE This function can be used to reduce the print image and print multiple pages on a single sheet of paper. This is convenient when you want to print multiple images such as photos on a single sheet of paper, and when you want to conserve paper.
  • Page 33 FREQUENTLY USED FUNCTIONS Macintosh Mac OS X (1) Select [Layout]. (2) Select the number of pages per sheet. (3) Select the order of the pages. (4) If you wish to print borderlines, select the desired type of borderline. Mac OS 9 (1) Select [Layout].

  • Page 34: Stapling Output/Punching Holes In Output

    FREQUENTLY USED FUNCTIONS STAPLING OUTPUT/PUNCHING HOLES IN OUTPUT Staple function The staple function can be used to staple output. This function saves considerable time when preparing handouts for a meeting or other stapled materials. The staple function can also be used in combination with two-sided printing to create materials with a more sophisticated appearance.
  • Page 35 FREQUENTLY USED FUNCTIONS Windows (1) Configure the settings on the [Main] tab. (3) (2) (2) Select the binding edge. (3) Select the staple function or the punch function. • For the staple function, select the number of staples in the "Staple" menu. •...

  • Page 36: Convenient Print Functions

    CHAPTER 4 CONVENIENT PRINT FUNCTIONS This chapter explains convenient print functions. Page CONVENIENT PRINTING FUNCTIONS ..........4-2 ● CREATING A PAMPHLET (Pamphlet/Pamphlet Staple) ....4-2 ● INCREASING THE MARGIN (Margin Shift)........4-4 ● ROTATING THE PRINT IMAGE 180 DEGREES (Rotate 180 degrees) ..............4-6 ●...

  • Page 37: Convenient Printing Functions

    CONVENIENT PRINTING FUNCTIONS This chapter explains convenient functions for specific printing objectives. The explanations assume that the paper size and other basic settings have already been selected. For the basic procedure for printing and the steps for opening the printer driver properties window, see the following section: ☞...
  • Page 38 CONVENIENT PRINTING FUNCTIONS Macintosh Mac OS X (This function cannot be used in Mac OS X v10.1.5.) (1) Select [Printer Features]. (2) Select the "Binding Edge". [2 Staples] can be selected in the "Staple" menu when a saddle stitch finisher is installed. (3) Select [Tiled Pamphlet] or [2-Up Pamphlet].

  • Page 39: Increasing The Margin (Margin Shift)

    CONVENIENT PRINTING FUNCTIONS INCREASING THE MARGIN (Margin Shift) This function is used to shift the print image to increase the margin at the left, right, or top of the paper. This is convenient when you wish to staple or punch the output but the binding area overlaps the text.
  • Page 40 CONVENIENT PRINTING FUNCTIONS Mac OS 9 (1) Select [Advanced 1]. (2) Select the binding edge and margin shift.

  • Page 41: Rotating The Print Image 180 Degrees (Rotate 180 Degrees)

    CONVENIENT PRINTING FUNCTIONS ROTATING THE PRINT IMAGE 180 DEGREES (Rotate 180 degrees) This feature rotates the image 180 degrees so that it can be printed correctly on paper that can only be loaded in ABCD one orientation (such as envelopes or paper with punch ABCD holes).

  • Page 42: Enlarging/Reducing The Print Image (Scale/Xy-Zoom)

    CONVENIENT PRINTING FUNCTIONS Mac OS 9 (1) Select [Page Setup] from the [File] menu and select [PostScript Options]. (2) Select the [Flip Horizontal] and [Flip Vertical] checkboxes The print image will show an image of the print result. (3) Click the [OK] button. ENLARGING/REDUCING THE PRINT IMAGE (Scale/XY-Zoom) This function is used to enlarge or reduce the image to a...
  • Page 43 CONVENIENT PRINTING FUNCTIONS Macintosh Mac OS X (1) Select [Page Setup] from the [File] menu and enter the ratio (%). (2) Click the [OK] button. Mac OS 9 (1) Select [Page Setup] from the [File] menu and enter the ratio (%). (2) Click the [OK] button.

  • Page 44: Reversing The Image (Mirror Image)

    CONVENIENT PRINTING FUNCTIONS REVERSING THE IMAGE (Mirror Image) The image can be reversed to create a mirror image. This function can be used to conveniently print a design for a woodblock print or other printing medium. Windows (This function can be used when the PS printer driver is used.) (1) Click the [Advanced] tab.

  • Page 45: Adjusting The Brightness And Contrast Of The Image (Image Adjustment)

    CONVENIENT PRINTING FUNCTIONS ADJUSTING THE BRIGHTNESS AND CONTRAST OF THE IMAGE (Image Adjustment) (This function is only available in Windows.) The brightness and contrast can be adjusted in the print settings when printing a photo or other image. These settings can be used for simple corrections when you do not have image editing software installed on your computer.

  • Page 46: Printing Faint Text And Lines In Black (Text To Black/Vector To Black)

    CONVENIENT PRINTING FUNCTIONS PRINTING FAINT TEXT AND LINES IN BLACK (Text To Black/Vector To Black) (This function is only available in Windows.) When printing a colour image, colour text and lines that ABCD ABCD are faint can be printed in black. (Raster data such as bitmap images cannot be adjusted.) This allows you to bring out colour text and lines that are faint and difficult to see.

  • Page 47: Adding A Watermark To Printed Pages (Watermark)

    CONVENIENT PRINTING FUNCTIONS ADDING A WATERMARK TO PRINTED PAGES (Watermark) Faint shadow-like text can be added to the background of the printed image as a watermark. The size and angle of the text of a watermark can be adjusted. The text can be selected from a pre-stored list, or entered to create an original watermark.
  • Page 48 CONVENIENT PRINTING FUNCTIONS Mac OS 9 (1) Select [Watermark]. (2) Configure watermark settings. Detailed watermark settings can be configured. Select the text from the "Watermark" menu. Select the size and angle of the text from the corresponding menus. 4-13...

  • Page 49: Creating Overlays For Print Data (Overlays)

    CONVENIENT PRINTING FUNCTIONS CREATING OVERLAYS FOR PRINT DATA (Overlays) (This function is only available in Windows.) The print data can be printed in a previously created XXXX XXXX overlay. By creating table rulings or a decorative frame in an application different from that of the text file and 1 100 1 100 XXXX...

  • Page 50: Printing Specified Pages On Different Paper (Different Paper)

    CONVENIENT PRINTING FUNCTIONS PRINTING SPECIFIED PAGES ON DIFFERENT PAPER (Different Paper) • Using this function in a Windows environment The front and back cover and specified pages of a document can be printed on paper that is different from the other pages. Use this function when you wish to print the front and back cover on heavy paper, or insert coloured paper or a different paper type at specified pages.
  • Page 51 CONVENIENT PRINTING FUNCTIONS Macintosh Mac OS X (1) Select [Paper Feed]. (2) Select cover insertion settings. Select the paper tray or paper type for the first page in "First page from", and then select the paper tray or paper type used for the remaining pages in "Remaining from". Mac OS 9 (1) Select [General].

  • Page 52: Adding Inserts When Printing On Transparency Film (Transparency Inserts)

    CONVENIENT PRINTING FUNCTIONS ADDING INSERTS WHEN PRINTING ON TRANSPARENCY FILM (Transparency Inserts) When printing on transparency film, this function helps prevent the sheets of transparency film from sticking together by inserting a sheet of paper between each sheet of film. It is also possible to print the same content on each inserted sheet of paper as is printed on the corresponding sheet of transparency film.

  • Page 53: Printing A Carbon Copy (Carbon Copy)

    CONVENIENT PRINTING FUNCTIONS Mac OS 9 (1) Select [Advanced 1]. (2) Select the transparency insert settings. To print the same content on the insert as is printed on the sheet of transparency film, select [On (Printed)] from the "Transparency Inserts" menu. Select the paper source and type if needed.

  • Page 54: Using Two Machines To Print A Large Print Job (Tandem Print)

    CONVENIENT PRINTING FUNCTIONS USING TWO MACHINES TO PRINT A LARGE PRINT JOB (Tandem Print) Two machines are required to use this function. Example: Tandem Print allows you to divide a large print job Printing 4 sets of copies between two machines connected to your network. The machines simultaneously print each half of the job, making it possible to shorten the printing time when printing a large number of sets.

  • Page 55: Saving And Using Print Files (Retention/Document Filing)

    CONVENIENT PRINTING FUNCTIONS SAVING AND USING PRINT FILES (Retention/Document Filing) This function is used to store a print job as a file on the machine's hard drive, allowing the job to be printed from the operation panel when needed. The location for storing a file can be selected to prevent the file from being mixed together with files of other users.
  • Page 56 CONVENIENT PRINTING FUNCTIONS Macintosh Mac OS X (This function cannot be used in Mac OS X v10.1.5.) (1) Select [Job Handling]. (2) Select the retention setting. Click the [Retention] checkbox . Select the retention method in "Retention Settings". To simplify operation the next time the same password is set, click the (lock) button after entering the password (5-digit number).

  • Page 57: Web Pages In The Printer

    CHAPTER 5 WEB PAGES IN THE PRINTER This chapter explains various functions that allow you to access the Web pages in the printer from your computer. Page REMOTE OPERATION VIA A NETWORK..........5-2 ● How to access the Web page and view Help ........5-2 ABOUT THE WEB PAGES (FOR USERS) ..........

  • Page 58: Remote Operation Via A Network

    REMOTE OPERATION VIA A NETWORK You can use a Web browser such as Netscape Navigator or Internet Explorer on your computer to access the Web page in the machine and configure settings. The Web pages include both pages for users and pages for the administrator. In the user Web pages, users can monitor the machine, and directly print a file specified on a computer.

  • Page 59: About The Web Pages (For Users)

    ABOUT THE WEB PAGES (FOR USERS) When you access the user Web pages in the machine, the following page will appear in your browser. A menu frame appears on the left side of the page. When you click an item in the menu, a screen appears in the right frame that allows you to configure settings for that item.

  • Page 60: Directly Printing A File On A Computer

    ABOUT THE WEB PAGES (FOR USERS) Directly printing a file on a computer The address of a file that can be accessed from your computer can be specified to directly print the file without using the printer driver. In addition to files on your computer, files on any other computer on the same network that can be accessed from your computer can be printed in this way.

  • Page 61: About The Web Pages (For The Administrator)

    ABOUT THE WEB PAGES (FOR THE ADMINISTRATOR) In addition to the menus that appear for users, other menus that can only be used by the administrator appear in the administrator Web pages. A menu frame appears on the left side of the page. When you click an item in the menu, a screen appears in the right frame that allows you to configure settings for that item.

  • Page 62: Protecting Information Programmed In The Web Page ([Passwords])

    Click [Passwords] in the menu frame. Enter the current password in "Admin Password". When establishing a password for the first time, enter "Sharp" in "Admin Password". CAUTION Be sure to enter "S" in upper case and "harp" in lower case (passwords are case sensitive).

  • Page 63: Directly Printing A File On An Ftp Server

    ABOUT THE WEB PAGES (FOR THE ADMINISTRATOR) Directly printing a file on an FTP server A FTP server can be stored in the machine to enable direct printing of a file on the FTP server from the operation panel of the machine without using the printer driver. Files with the extensions pcl, ps*, pdf*, tiff, tif, and prn can be printed.
  • Page 64 ABOUT THE WEB PAGES (FOR THE ADMINISTRATOR) Select the desired file or folder name. PPD1_FTP_server FILE OR FOLDER NAME Data base User_area Product_info.tiff Reply.pdf If the file or folder does not appear in the screen, press the key until it appears. To return to the global access screen, touch the key.

  • Page 65: E-Mail Print

    ABOUT THE WEB PAGES (FOR THE ADMINISTRATOR) E-mail Print When an e-mail account is set up for the machine, this function is used to have the machine periodically check the mail server and automatically print attachments to e-mails it receives without the need for the printer driver. ■...

  • Page 66: E-Mail Status And E-Mail Alert Settings

    ABOUT THE WEB PAGES (FOR THE ADMINISTRATOR) E-mail Status and E-mail Alert settings These functions send information on machine use (print count, copy count, etc.) and error conditions (paper misfeed, out of paper, out of toner, etc.) via e-mail to the administrator of the machine or the dealer. ■...
  • Page 67 ABOUT THE WEB PAGES (FOR THE ADMINISTRATOR) ■ Status message setup ■ Alerts message setup Use the status message function to send the Use the alert message function to send alert current counter information, including the copy information, such as empty toner and paper and count, print count, and total output count, based on trouble including paper misfeeds, to specified the specified schedule.

  • Page 68: Configuration Settings (Items That Can Be Set From The Operation Panel)

    CHAPTER 6 PRINTER BASIC SETTINGS This chapter describes the printer configuration settings. Page MAKING CONFIGURATION SETTING........... 6-2 ● Operation procedure common to all printer configuration settings (items that can be set from the operation panel)......6-2 ● Printer Default settings..............6-4 ●...

  • Page 69: Making Configuration Setting

    MAKING CONFIGURATION SETTING The printer configuration setting allows basic printer settings to be made. The items set with the printer configuration settings are shown below. ● Printer default settings ..Basic settings used in printing (See page 6-4.) ● PCL settings ......Sets a PCL symbol set. (See page 6-5.) ●...

  • Page 70: Printer Default Settings

    MAKING CONFIGURATION SETTING Supplementary explanation of key operation for configuration setting These keys and indicator are available on SYSTEM SETTINGS setting screens that require the entry of numerical values. PRINTER DEFAULT SETTINGS (1 999) DEFAULT OUTPUT TRAY CENTRE TRAY DEFAULT PAPER TYPE PLAIN LINE THICKNESS The name of the setting category or particular item to be set will appear on the touch key.

  • Page 71: Printer Default Settings

    MAKING CONFIGURATION SETTING Printer Default settings The default settings are used to set specific print conditions for printing in an environment where the print driver is not used (such as printing from MS-DOS or from a computer that does not have the provided print driver installed). NOTE When the printer driver is used for printing and the printer driver settings conflict with the printer default settings, the printer driver settings take precedence.

  • Page 72: Pcl Settings

    MAKING CONFIGURATION SETTING ■ Line thickness This setting is used to adjust the line width of vector graphics. For example, if you desire a finer line, select a value from 0 to 4. If you desire a thicker line, select a value from 6 to 9. To return to the standard line thickness, select 5. Use this setting for special applications such as CAD when lines do not appear with sufficient clarity.

  • Page 73: Printing From The Operation Panel

    CHAPTER 7 PRINTING FROM THE OPERATION PANEL This chapter explains the job retention function and other functions that enable printing to be executed from the machine's operation panel. Page HOLD JOB LIST ....................7-2...

  • Page 74: Hold Job List

    HOLD JOB LIST If "Hold Only", "Hold After Print", or "Sample Print" is selected in the printer driver retention settings when printing a print job, the print job will be held in the machine's hold job list. A held print job can be printed or deleted from the machine's operation panel.
  • Page 75 CHAPTER 8 ADMINISTRATOR SETTINGS This chapter explains the administrator settings for the print function. The administrator of the machine should read this chapter well to ensure correct use of the settings. Page ADMINISTRATOR SETTINGS...............8-2 ● Administrator setting list .................8-2 ● Procedure for using administrator settings..........8-3 ●...

  • Page 76: Administrator Settings

    ADMINISTRATOR SETTINGS Administrator settings related to the printer function are explained here. For administrator settings for general use of the machine, see the administrator settings guide. NOTE The administrator settings that can be accessed depend upon how the product is configured with optional equipment.

  • Page 77: Procedure For Using Administrator Settings

    ADMINISTRATOR SETTINGS Procedure for using administrator settings The procedure for configuring an administrator setting is explained below. Press the [SYSTEM SETTINGS] key. Touch the [PRINTER SETTINGS] key. Follow these steps to select the setting that SYSTEM PRINTER B STATUS SETTINGS you wish to use.

  • Page 78: Administrator Setting Menu

    ADMINISTRATOR SETTINGS Administrator setting menu The administrator settings are accessed via the following menu structure. Refer to this menu when changing the settings explained on the following pages. Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 PROHIBIT NOTICE PAGE PRINTING PRINT DENSITY LEVEL DEFAULT SETTINGS PROHIBIT TEST PAGE PRINTING A4/LETTER SIZE AUTO CHANGE...

  • Page 79: Description Of Settings

    DESCRIPTION OF SETTINGS The administrator settings related to the printer function are explained here. Printer settings ■ Default settings Print hold setting* These settings are used to adjust the settings of This setting is used to prohibit or allow the print hold job various printer functions.

  • Page 80: Interface Settings

    DESCRIPTION OF SETTINGS ■ Interface settings USB port emulation switching These settings are used to control data transmitted to If the machine is connected using the USB port, select the USB port or network port of this printer. the emulated printer language. The following items can be configured in the "Interface Setting items Description settings"...

  • Page 81: Troubleshooting

    CHAPTER 9 TROUBLESHOOTING This chapter provides solutions to problems you may encounter when using the machine. Be sure to read this chapter whenever you encounter a problem. Page TROUBLESHOOTING ................9-2 ● Checking the IP address ..............9-4...
  • Page 82 TROUBLESHOOTING The following problems may not be due to a machine failure, so please check again before calling for service. In the event that service is required, turn off the machine main power switch and power switch, unplug the power plug from the outlet.
  • Page 83 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Check Solution or cause printer driver Is there sufficient free space on your hard Delete any unneeded files and applications to increase cannot be installed. drive? free space on your hard drive. Are you using an operating system that is not Make sure your operating system is supported.

  • Page 84: Checking The Ip Address

    TROUBLESHOOTING Checking the IP address There are two ways to check the IP address: 1. Using [LIST PRINT] in [SYSTEM SETTINGS] in the operation panel Select ALL CUSTOM SETTING LIST to print a list of the machine settings. The IP address that has been set for the machine can be found in this list.

  • Page 85: Appendix

    CHAPTER 10 APPENDIX This chapter contains product specifications and other technical information. Page PRINTER DRIVER SPECIFICATIONS ........... 10-2 PRINTER SPECIFICATIONS..............10-4 NOTICE PAGE PRINTING ..............10-5 PRINT AREA ..................10-6 10-1...

  • Page 86: Printer Driver Specifications

    PRINTER DRIVER SPECIFICATIONS Windows Macintosh Function PCL6 PCL5e PPD* PPD* Frequently Copies 1-999 1-999 1-999 1-999 1-999 used Orientation functions N-Up Number 2,4,6,8,9,16 2,4,6,8,9,16 2,4,6,8,9,16 2,4,6,9,16* 2,4,6,9,16 of pages Order Selectable Selectable Selectable Selectable Selectable Border On/Off On/Off On/Off Selectable 2-Sided Print* Fit To Page Yes*...
  • Page 87 PRINTER DRIVER SPECIFICATIONS Windows Macintosh Function PCL6 PCL5e PPD* PPD* Image Image adjusting Adjustment function Text To Black/ Vector To Black Functions to Watermark combine text Overlay and images Image Resolution 600x600 dpi/ 600x600 dpi/ 600x600 dpi 600x600 dpi 600x600 dpi Quality 300x300 dpi 300x300 dpi...

  • Page 88: Printer Specifications

    Macintosh series*: Mac OS 9.0 to 9.2.2, 10.1.5, 10.2.8, 10.3.9 and 10.4 to 10.4.8 Continuous print speed MX-M350U/MX-M350N: 35 pages/min, MX-M450U/MX-M450N: 45 pages/min (Print speed during printing of the second sheet and following sheets when using A4 (8-1/2" x 11") plain paper and performing continuous one- sided printing of the same page;...

  • Page 89: Notice Page Printing

    NOTICE PAGE PRINTING A notice page will be printed when the current print job cannot be run due to a system limitation and an explanation of the limitation is too lengthy to be shown in the message display. A notice page will describe the limitation and other possible ways instead of possibilities to run the job.

  • Page 90: Print Area

    PRINT AREA The print area of this product is shown below. ●The print area is the entire page excluding a margin of 4.2 mm (11/64") at each edge. The actual print Approx. 4.2mm (11/64") area may vary depending on the printer driver used and the type of software application.
  • Page 91 OPERATION MANUAL (for printer) MXM450-EX1-PRINTER...

This manual is also suitable for:

M450uMx-m450uMx-m350nMx-m450n

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