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  • Page 1 MODEL: MX-5500N MX-6200N MX-7000N Copier Guide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS ABOUT THIS MANUAL ......4 SPECIAL MODES • MANUALS PROVIDED WITH THE MACHINE . . . 5 SPECIAL MODES .
  • Page 3 [Image Edit] KEY ......104 • REPEATING PHOTOS ON A COPY (Photo Repeat)....... . 105 •...

  • Page 4: 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 5: Manuals Provided With The Machine

    MANUALS PROVIDED WITH THE MACHINE Printed manuals and manuals stored in PDF format on the machine's hard drive are provided with the machine. When using the machine, read the appropriate manual for the feature you are using. Printed manuals Manual name Contents This manual contains instructions for using the machine safely and lists the specifications of the machine Safety Guide...

  • Page 6: Before Using The Machine As Acopier

    BEFORE USING THE MACHINE AS A COPIER This section provides information that you should know before using the machine as a copier. BASE SCREEN OF COPY MODE Touch the [COPY] key in the touch panel to open the base screen of copy mode. The base screen shows messages and keys necessary for copying, and settings that have been selected.
  • Page 7 Paper select display (14) Customized keys This shows the size of paper loaded in each tray. The keys that appear here can be changed to show For the bypass tray, the paper type appears above the settings or functions that you prefer. The following keys paper size.
  • Page 8 Customizing displayed keys Special mode keys and other keys can be displayed in the base screen. By assigning frequently used functions to these keys, you can access the functions with a single touch. To change the function that is assigned to a key, use "Customize Key Setting"...

  • Page 9: Copying Sequence

    COPYING SEQUENCE This section explains the basic procedure for copying. Select settings in the order shown below to ensure that the copy operation takes place smoothly. For detailed procedures for selecting the settings, see the explanation of each setting in this manual. Place the original.

  • Page 10: Output Settings

    Output settings Select copy output settings. Output The main settings are as follows: ☞ • Sort mode Sort mode (page 38) Offset Right Tray ☞ Tray • Group mode Group mode (page 38) ☞ Offset • Offset mode Offset function (page 38) •...

  • Page 11: Start Copying

    Start copying. Start scanning the original(s) and making copies. Start colour copying. Start black and white copying. • When one or more special modes are selected, the key appears in the base screen. Touch the key to display a list of the selected special modes. This lets you check what special modes are selected and the settings of each mode. ☞...

  • Page 12: Originals

    ORIGINALS CHECKING THE ORIGINAL SIZE When [Auto] appears in the [Original] key, the size of the placed original is automatically detected. The machine automatically detects the original size when an original is placed and displays the size in the [Original] key in the base screen.
  • Page 13 Standard original placement orientations Place originals in the document feeder tray or on the document glass so that the top and bottom of the original are oriented as shown in the illustration. If the original is not oriented correctly and a function such as stapling is selected, the staple positions may not be correct.

  • Page 14: Paper Trays

    PAPER TRAYS The machine is set to automatically select a tray that has the same size of paper as the size of the placed original (automatic paper tray selection). If the correct paper size is not selected or you wish to change the paper size, you can select the paper tray manually. Touch the [Paper Select] key.

  • Page 15: Basic Procedure For Making Copies

    BASIC PROCEDURE FOR MAKING COPIES This chapter explains the basic procedures for making copies, including selection of the copy ratio and other copy settings. MAKING COPIES USING THE AUTOMATIC DOCUMENT FEEDER TO MAKE COPIES This section explains how to make copies (1-sided copies of 1-sided originals) using the automatic document feeder. Place the originals face up in the document feeder tray with the edges Indicator...
  • Page 16 Set the number of copies (number of sets) with the numeric keys. Special Modes 2-Sided Copy Plain • Up to 999 copies (sets) can be set. • A single copy can be made even if "0" appears for the number of copies. If an incorrect number of copies is set...

  • Page 17: Glass

    MAKING A COPY USING THE DOCUMENT GLASS To make a copy of a book or other thick original that cannot be scanned with the automatic document feeder, open the automatic document feeder and place the original on the document glass. This section explains how to make a copy (1-sided copy of a 1-sided original) using the document glass.
  • Page 18 Set the number of copies (number of sets) with the numeric keys. Special Modes 2-Sided Copy Plain • Up to 999 copies (sets) can be set. • A single copy can be made even if "0" appears for the number of copies. If an incorrect number of copies is set...

  • Page 19: Automatic 2-Sided Copying

    AUTOMATIC 2-SIDED COPYING USING THE AUTOMATIC DOCUMENT FEEDER TO MAKE 2-SIDED COPIES Originals Originals Copies Originals Copies Copies Automatic 2-sided copying of 1-sided Automatic 2-sided copying of 2-sided 1-sided copying of 2-sided originals originals originals Place the originals face up in the document feeder tray with the edges Indicator aligned evenly.
  • Page 20 Check the paper to be used and the Colour Mode Special Modes colour mode. Full Colour 2-Sided Copy Plain Make sure that the desired paper (tray) and colour mode are Output Exposure selected. Auto File • To change the paper (tray), touch the [Paper Select] key. ☞...

  • Page 21: Automatic 2-Sided Copying Using The Document Glass

    AUTOMATIC 2-SIDED COPYING USING THE DOCUMENT GLASS Originals Copies Automatic 2-sided copying of 1-sided originals Open the automatic document feeder, place the original face down on the Original size detector document glass, and then gently close the automatic document feeder. Document glass scale Document glass scale mark...
  • Page 22 Select the 2-sided copy mode. (1) Touch the [1-Sided to 2-Sided] key. 2-Sided Copy (2) Touch the [OK] key. Binding Change The [2-Sided to 2-Sided] key and [2-Sided to 1-Sided] key cannot be used when copying from the document glass. Check the paper to be used and the Colour Mode Special Modes...
  • Page 23 Remove the original and place the next original, and then press the [COLOUR START] key ( ) or the [BLACK & WHITE START] key ( Repeat this step until all originals have been scanned. For the second original and following originals, use the same [START] key as you did for the first original.

  • Page 24: Copy Colour Modes

    COPY COLOUR MODES The colour mode of the [COLOUR START] key ( ) is normally set to [Full Colour] so that copying takes place in full colour mode when the [COLOUR START] key ( ) is pressed. If colour originals are mixed together with black &...
  • Page 25 Selecting single colour copying When [Single Colour] is selected for the colour mode, the following screen appears. Touch the desired colour and touch the [OK] key. Colour Mode Single Colour R(Red) G(Green) B(Blue) C(Cyan) M(Magenta) Y(Yellow) Selecting 2 colour copying When [2 Colour] is selected for the colour mode, the following screen appears.

  • Page 26: Changing The Exposure And Original

    CHANGING THE EXPOSURE AND ORIGINAL IMAGE TYPE The exposure and original image type can be selected to obtain a clear copy. AUTOMATIC ADJUSTMENT OF THE EXPOSURE AND ORIGINAL TYPE Automatic exposure adjustment operates by default to automatically adjust the exposure level and original type as appropriate for the original being copied.
  • Page 27 Adjust the exposure level. Exposure Touch the key to make the copy darker. Auto Touch the key to make the copy lighter. Manual Original Image Type • Using a copy or printed page as an original Text/ Text Text/Photo When using a copy or printed page from the machine as an Prtd.Photo Printed original, touch the [Copy of Copy] checkbox so that a...

  • Page 28: Reduction/Enlargement/Zoom

    REDUCTION/ENLARGEMENT/ZOOM AUTOMATIC RATIO SELECTION (Auto Image) This section explains the automatic ratio selection function (Auto Image), which automatically selects the ratio to match the paper size. When the paper tray is manually changed, the [Auto Image] key appears in the base screen of copy mode. Touch the [Auto Image] key to have the reduction or enlargement ratio automatically selected based on the original size and the selected paper size.

  • Page 29: Manually Selecting The Ratio

    MANUALLY SELECTING THE RATIO (Preset ratios/Zoom) Touch the [Copy Ratio] key in the base screen of copy mode to select one of five preset enlargement ratios or five preset reduction ratios (maximum 400%, minimum 25%). In addition, the zoom keys can be used to select any ratio from 25% to 400% in increments of 1%. Set the ratio.
  • Page 30 Touch the [OK] key. Copy Ratio After touching the [OK] key, make sure that a paper size suitable for the ratio is selected. 115% Zoom 122% 141% 100% Auto Image XY Zoom To return the ratio to 100%... To return the ratio setting to 100%, touch the [Copy Ratio] key to display the ratio menu and then touch the [100%] key. System Settings (Administrator): Add or Change Extra Preset Ratios Two enlargement preset ratios (101% to 400%) and two reduction preset ratios (25% to 99%) can be added.

  • Page 31: Enlarging/Reducing The Length And Width Separately (Xy Zoom)

    ENLARGING/REDUCING THE LENGTH AND WIDTH SEPARATELY (XY Zoom) The XY Zoom feature allows the horizontal and vertical copy ratios to be changed separately. Both the horizontal and vertical ratios can be set from 25% to 400% in increments of 1%. Touch the [Copy Ratio] key in the base screen of copy mode and then follow the steps below.

  • Page 32: Original Sizes

    ORIGINAL SIZES SPECIFYING THE ORIGINAL SIZE When the original size is a non-standard size or is not detected correctly, manually specify the original size. Touch the [Original] key in the base screen of copy mode and then follow the steps below. Specifying an AB original size Touch the appropriate original size key and then the [OK] key.

  • Page 33: Sizes

    Enter the original size. (1), (2) (1) Enter the X (horizontal) dimension of the Original original. Cancel Size Input With the [X] key highlighted, enter the X (horizontal) dimension of the original with the keys. When the (64~432) document glass is used, a number from 64 mm to (64~297) 432 mm (2-1/2"...
  • Page 34 Store the original size. Original Custom Size (1) Touch the [Store/Delete] tab. (2) Touch a key for storing a custom original X254 Y210 size. Touch a key that does not show a size ( Recall Store/Delete If you wish to edit or clear a previously stored key... Touch the key that you want to edit or clear.
  • Page 35 Retrieving a stored original size To retrieve a stored original size, touch the [Original] key in the base screen of copy mode and perform the steps below. Touch the [Custom Size] key. Original Auto Manual Inch Size Input Custom Size Retrieve the desired stored original size.

  • Page 36: Output

    OUTPUT To select output functions and the output tray, touch the [Output] key in the base screen of copy mode. Output functions that can be selected are sort, group, offset, staple sort, saddle stitch, and punch. All explanations of the settings below assume that a saddle stitch finisher is installed.
  • Page 37 The above screen shows the keys that appear when a saddle stitch finisher is installed. The keys that appear will vary depending on what peripheral devices are installed. In addition, it may not be possible to select some keys depending what peripheral devices are installed. If your screen is different from the above screen, see the screens that follow.

  • Page 38: Output Modes

    OUTPUT MODES This section explains the output modes. Sort mode Group mode This is used to sort (collate) output into sets. This function groups copies by page. Example: Sorting the output into 5 sets Example: Groups of 5 copies of each page Originals Output Originals...
  • Page 39 Staple sort function / Saddle stitch function The staple sort function sorts output into sets, staples each set, and delivers the sets to the tray. The saddle stitch function staples each set in 2 places at the centreline and folds the stapled set. The relations between the stapling positions, paper orientation, permitted paper sizes for stapling, and number of sheets that can be stapled are shown below.

  • Page 40: Punch Function

    Punch function If an optional punch module is installed, holes can be punched in output. Paper that can be punched is B5R to A3 (55 g/m to 256 g/m ) (7-1/4" x 10-1/2" to 11" x 17" (15 lbs. to 68 lbs.)). However, A3W (12"...

  • Page 41: Making Copies Using The Bypass Tray

    MAKING COPIES USING THE BYPASS TRAY In addition to plain paper, the bypass tray allows you to make copies on transparency film, envelopes, tab paper, and other special media. For detailed information on paper that can be loaded in the bypass tray, see the Safety Guide. For precautions when loading paper in the bypass tray, see "LOADING PAPER IN THE BYPASS TRAY"...

  • Page 42: Bypass Tray

    Check the paper type setting for the Paper Select bypass tray. If you need to change the Paper Tray Bypass Tray setting, touch the paper type key. 1. A4 2. A4 If you do not need to change the paper size and type that Plain Plain Plain...
  • Page 43 Select the bypass tray. (1) Touch the paper size key of the bypass tray. Paper Select (2) Touch the [OK] key. Paper Tray Bypass Tray 1. A4 2. A4 Plain Plain Plain 3. A3 Plain 4. B4 Plain Press the [COLOUR START] key ) or the [BLACK &...

  • Page 44: Special Modes

    SPECIAL MODES This chapter explains Margin Shift, Erase, Dual Page Copy, and other special modes. SPECIAL MODES When the [Special Modes] key is pressed in the base screen, the special modes menu screen appears. The special modes menu consists of two screens. Touch the keys to move between the screens.
  • Page 45 Special modes menu (2nd screen) Special Modes Colour Stamp Image Edit Adjustments Quick File File Proof Copy Mixed Size Slow Scan Original Mode ☞ Special modes menu (1st screen) (page 44) [Stamp] key [Proof Copy] key ☞ ☞ PRINTING THE DATE AND A STAMP ON COPIES CHECKING COPIES BEFORE PRINTING (Proof (Stamp) (page 86)
  • Page 46 [OK] key and [Cancel] key In some cases two [OK] keys and one [Cancel] key will appear in the special mode screens. The keys are used as follows: Special Modes Cancel Margin Shift Right Left Down Side 1 Side 2 (0~20) (0~20) (A) Enter the selected special mode settings and return to the base screen of copy mode.

  • Page 47: Adding Margins (Margin Shift)

    ADDING MARGINS (Margin Shift) This function is used to shift the copy image right, left or down to adjust the margin. This is convenient when you wish to bind the copies with a string or in a binder. Shifting the image to the right so the copies can be bound at the left edge with a string Not using margin shift Using margin shift The punch holes cut off...
  • Page 48 Press the [COLOUR START] key ) or the [BLACK & WHITE START] key ( Copying will begin. If you are using the document glass to copy multiple original pages, copying will take place as you scan each original. If you have selected sort mode, change originals and press the [START] key.

  • Page 49: Erasing Peripheral Shadows (Erase)

    ERASING PERIPHERAL SHADOWS (Erase) The erase function is used to erase shadows around the edges of copies that occur when copying thick originals or books. When a thick book is copied Not using the erase Using the erase function function Shadows appear here Shadows appear on the Shadows do not appear on...
  • Page 50 Press the [COLOUR START] key ) or the [BLACK & WHITE START] key ( Copying will begin. If you are using the document glass to copy multiple original pages, copying will take place as you scan each original. If you have selected sort mode, change originals and press the [START] key.

  • Page 51: Copying Each Facing Page Of Abound Document (Dual

    COPYING EACH FACING PAGE OF A BOUND DOCUMENT (Dual Page Copy) The dual page copy function produces separate copies of two document pages that are placed side by side on the document glass. This function is useful when making copies of the facing pages of a book or other bound document. Copying the facing pages of a book or bound document Book or bound document The facing pages are copied...
  • Page 52 Select Dual Page Copy. (1) Touch the [Special Modes] key. Special Modes ☞ SPECIAL MODES (page 44) Dual Page Margin Shift Erase (2) Touch the [Dual Page Copy] key so that it is Copy highlighted. Tandem Pamphlet Copy Build Copy (3) Touch the [OK] key.

  • Page 53: Making Copies In Pamphlet Format

    MAKING COPIES IN PAMPHLET FORMAT (Pamphlet Copy) This function copies 2 original pages onto the front side and 2 original pages onto the reverse side of each sheet of paper so that the copies can be folded at the centreline to form a pamphlet. This function is convenient for arranging copies into an attractive booklet or pamphlet.
  • Page 54 Select pamphlet copy settings. Special Modes Cancel Pamphlet Copy (1) If the original is 1-sided, touch the [1-Sided] key. If the original is 2-sided, touch the [2-Sided] key. (2) Select the binding edge ([Left Binding] or Original Left Right 1-Sided 2-Sided [Right Binding]).
  • Page 55 Touch the [OK] key. Special Modes You will return to the base screen of copy mode. Cancel Pamphlet Copy Original Left Right 1-Sided 2-Sided Binding Binding Cover Setting Press the [COLOUR START] key ) or the [BLACK & WHITE START] key ( Copying will begin.

  • Page 56: Copying A Large Number Of Originals

    COPYING A LARGE NUMBER OF ORIGINALS AT ONCE (Job Build) When copying a very large number of originals, this function allows you to divide the originals into sets and feed each set through the automatic document feeder one set at a time. Use this function when you wish to copy all of the originals as a single job but the number of originals exceeds the maximum number that can be inserted.
  • Page 57 Press the [COLOUR START] key ) or the [BLACK & WHITE START] key ( ) to scan the first set of originals. Scanning begins. To cancel scanning... Press the [STOP] key ( Insert the next set of originals and press the [COLOUR START] key ( ) or the [BLACK &...

  • Page 58: Using Two Machines To Make A Large Number Of Copies (Tandem Copy)

    USING TWO MACHINES TO MAKE A LARGE NUMBER OF COPIES (Tandem Copy) Two machines connected to the same network can be used to run a large copy job in parallel. Each machine prints half of the copies, reducing the time required to complete the job. Master machine and slave machine In the following explanation, the master machine is the machine that is used to scan the originals.
  • Page 59 Set the number of copies (number of sets) with the numeric keys. Up to 999 copies (sets) can be set. When the [COLOUR START] key ( ) or the [BLACK & WHITE START] key ) is pressed, the copies will automatically be divided between the master and slave machines.
  • Page 60 In this situation... A punch module is installed on the master machine but not on the slave machine. • Copying without punching: tandem copy is possible. • Copying with punching: tandem copy is not possible. In this way, if tandem copying is executed using a function that the slave machine does not have, a message will appear. To have the master machine make all copies, touch the [OK] key.

  • Page 61: Using A Different Paper Type For Covers (Covers/Inserts)

    USING A DIFFERENT PAPER TYPE FOR COVERS (Covers/Inserts) A different type of paper can be inserted in positions corresponding to front and back covers of a copy job when the automatic document feeder is used. A different type of paper can also be automatically added as an insert at specified pages.

  • Page 62: Inserting Covers In Copies

    INSERTING COVERS IN COPIES (Cover Settings) A different type of paper can be inserted at the positions corresponding to the front and back covers of a copy job. This is useful for arranging documents in an attractive format and for using a different type of paper as a cover on an estimate sheet or similar document.
  • Page 63 Select cover settings. (1) If the cover sheet will be copied on, touch Covers/Inserts the [Yes] key. Otherwise, touch the [No] Cancel Front Cover Setting key. Paper Tray Print on Front Cover If the [No] key is touched, only cover insertion will be Bypass performed.

  • Page 64: Inserting Insert Sheets In Copies

    Touch the [OK] key. Special Modes You will return to the base screen of copy mode. Cancel Covers/Inserts You can touch the [Insertion Type A] key or the [Insertion Type Inserts Setting Cover Setting B] key to select insert settings. Insertion ☞...

  • Page 65: Inserting Insert Sheets In Copies (Insert Settings)

    INSERTING INSERT SHEETS IN COPIES (Insert Settings) You can have different paper automatically inserted as inserts at specified pages of copies. Two types of paper can be used as inserts, and the insertion positions can be specified separately for each. Covers can be used in combination with inserts.
  • Page 66 Select insert settings. (1) If the insert will be copied on, touch the Covers/Inserts [Yes] key. Otherwise, touch the [No] key. Cancel Insertion Type A Settings If the [No] key is touched, only insert sheet insertion will Paper Tray Print on Insert Sheets be performed.
  • Page 67 Touch the [Insertion Settings] key. Special Modes Cancel Covers/Inserts Inserts Setting Cover Setting Insertion Front Cover Type A Insertion Settings Insertion Back Type B Cover Tray Settings Page Layout Specify the pages where inserts A and B will be inserted. Covers/Inserts Insertion Settings (1) Touch the [Insertion Type A] key or the...
  • Page 68 Touch the [OK] key. Special Modes You will return to the base screen of copy mode. Cancel Covers/Inserts To select cover settings, touch the [Front Cover] key or the Inserts Setting Cover Setting [Back Cover] key. Insertion ☞ Front Cover Type A INSERTING COVERS IN COPIES (Cover Settings) (page...

  • Page 69: Changing Cover/Insert Settings

    CHANGING COVER/INSERT SETTINGS (Page Layout) Cover settings and insert settings can be combined. This section explains how to check completed cover and insert insertion page settings, and change or delete insertion pages. Changing insert A from page 4 to page 5 4th page, insert A 5th page, insert A 7th page, insert B...
  • Page 70 Example: Touch insert A at page 4 Touch the key of the page that you wish to delete or change. Covers/Inserts If you do not need to change the setting, touch the [OK] key Page Layout and go to step 6. •...
  • Page 71 Change the settings for insert type A/B. Covers/Inserts The settings are changed in the same way as they are initially Insertion Amend configured. See step 7 of "INSERTING INSERT SHEETS IN COPIES (Insert Settings)" (page 65) to change the insert Insertion Page settings.

  • Page 72: Adding Inserts When Copying On Transparency Film (Transparency Inserts)

    ADDING INSERTS WHEN COPYING ON TRANSPARENCY FILM (Transparency Inserts) When copying on transparency film, the sheets may stick together due to static electricity. The transparency inserts function can be used to automatically insert a sheet of paper between each sheet of transparency film, making the sheets easy to handle.
  • Page 73 Select insert settings. (1) Select whether or not the insert paper will Special Modes be copied on ([Yes] or [No]). Cancel Transparency Inserts (2) Select insert paper settings. Paper Tray Print on Insert Sheets (A) The currently selected paper tray for the inserts is Tray2 displayed.

  • Page 74: Copying Multiple Originals Onto One

    COPYING MULTIPLE ORIGINALS ONTO ONE SHEET (Multi Shot) Multiple original pages can be copied onto a single sheet of paper in a uniform layout. Select 2in1 to copy two original pages onto one sheet, or 4in1 to copy four original pages onto one sheet. This function is convenient when you wish to present multiple pages in a compact format, or show a view of all pages in a document.
  • Page 75 Select the number of originals to be (3) (2) copied onto one sheet of paper, the Special Modes layout, and the border. Multi Shot Cancel (1) Touch the [2in1] key or the [4in1] key. Layout If needed, the images will be rotated. 2in1 4in1 (2) Select the layout.

  • Page 76: Copying A Pamphlet (Book Copy)

    COPYING A PAMPHLET (Book Copy) This function is used to make a copy of the two facing pages of an open book or other bound document. Copies made with this function can be folded at the centre to create a booklet. This function is convenient for arranging copies into an attractive booklet or pamphlet.
  • Page 77 Select book copy settings. (1) Select the binding position ([Left Binding] Special Modes or [Right Binding]). Book Copy Cancel (2) To insert a cover, touch the [Cover Setting] key. If a cover will not be added, go to step 4. Right Left Binding...
  • Page 78 Touch the [OK] key. Special Modes You will return to the base screen of copy mode. Book Copy Cancel Right Left Binding Binding Cover Setting Place the original face down on the document glass. Place the opened front cover and back cover face down. Press the [COLOUR START] key ) or the [BLACK &...
  • Page 79 Touch the [Read-End] key. Place next original. Press [Start]. Copying will begin. When finished, press [Read-End]. Read-End To cancel scanning and copying... Press the [STOP] key ( • Four original pages will be copied onto each sheet of paper. Blank pages will be automatically added at the end if the total number of original pages is not a multiple of four.

  • Page 80: Copying Captions Onto Tab Paper

    COPYING CAPTIONS ONTO TAB PAPER (Tab Copy) Captions can be copied onto the tabs of tab paper. Prepare appropriate originals for the tab captions. Tab copy is possible from both tray 3 and the bypass tray. The following explanation uses the bypass tray as an example.
  • Page 81 Tab copying with a right binding Originals Placing the originals Loading tab paper • Document feeder tray Originals Insert the originals so that the side with no tab text enters first. • Document glass Reverse Final image side Load the tab paper so that the tab on the first sheet is away from you.
  • Page 82 Load the tab paper. • When using the bypass tray, place the paper with the print Reverse side side down. Place the paper so that the sides with the tabs enter the machine last. After loading the tab paper, configure the bypass tray settings as explained in "MAKING COPIES USING THE BYPASS...

  • Page 83: Copying Both Sides Of A Card On One Sheet Of Paper (Card Shot)

    COPYING BOTH SIDES OF A CARD ON ONE SHEET OF PAPER (Card Shot) When copying a card, this function allows you to copy the front and reverse sides together onto a single sheet of paper. This function is convenient for making copies for identification purposes and helps save paper. Copies Originals Front...
  • Page 84 Select card shot settings. (1) Enter the original size. Special Modes With the [X] key highlighted, enter the X (horizontal) Cancel Card Shot dimension of the original with the keys. Touch the [Y] key and enter the Y (vertical) dimension of (25~210) Fit to the original with the...
  • Page 85 • The original must be placed on the document glass. • Copying is only possible on standard size paper. • XY Zoom cannot be used when using this function. • The image cannot be rotated when using this function. To cancel card shot... Touch the [Cancel] key in the screen of step 4.

  • Page 86: Printing The Date And A Stamp On

    PRINTING THE DATE AND A STAMP ON COPIES (Stamp) Use this function to print the date, a stamp, the page number, and text on copies. Six printing positions are available: top left, top centre, top right, bottom left, bottom centre, and bottom right. The printing positions are separated into areas that are used for the date, page number and text (A below), and areas that are used for a stamp (B below).

  • Page 87: General Procedure For Using

    GENERAL PROCEDURE FOR USING STAMP To select stamp settings, follow the steps below. Place the original. Place the original face up in the document feeder tray, or face down on the document glass. Select the special modes. (1) Touch the [Special Modes] key. (2) Touch the keys to switch through the screens.

  • Page 88: Select Stamp

    Select Stamp. Special Modes For detailed information on each of the stamp items, see the Stamp Cancel following sections: Date: ADDING THE DATE TO COPIES (Date) Date Stamp (page 90) Page Stamp: STAMPING COPIES (Stamp) (page 92) Text Numbering Page numbering: PRINTING PAGE NUMBERS ON COPIES (Page Numbering) (page 94)
  • Page 89 Press the [COLOUR START] key ) or the [BLACK & WHITE START] key ( Copying will begin. If you are using the document glass to copy multiple original pages, copying will take place as you scan each original. If you have selected sort mode, change originals and press the [START] key.

  • Page 90: Adding The Date To Copies (Date)

    ADDING THE DATE TO COPIES (Date) The date can be printed on copies. The position of the date, colour, format, and page (first page only or all pages) can be selected. Example: Printing APRIL 1, 2006 in the top right corner of the paper. 01/APR/2006 Touch the [Date] key in the stamp selection screen.
  • Page 91 Check the displayed date. If you need to Stamp change the date, touch the [Date Cancel Date Change] key. First Page YYYY/MM/DD Print Colour Set the date that you wish to use and touch the [OK] key. Bk(Black) MM/DD/YYYY All Pages Stamp DD/MM/YYYY 01/APR/2006...

  • Page 92: Stamping Copies (Stamp)

    STAMPING COPIES (Stamp) Text such as "CONFIDENTIAL" can be printed in white on a dark background as a "stamp" on copies. The position, colour, size, density, and pages (first page only or all pages) can be selected for a stamp. Printing "CONFIDENTIAL"...
  • Page 93 Touch the [Print Colour] key and set the Stamp colour and density. Cancel Stamp Touch the colour that you wish to use. CONFIDENTIAL PRIORITY First Page If you wish to darken the selected colour, touch the key. Print Colour FOR YOUR INFO. DO NOT COPY If you wish to lighten the selected colour, touch the key.

  • Page 94: Printing Page Numbers On Copies

    PRINTING PAGE NUMBERS ON COPIES (Page Numbering) Page numbers can be printed on copies. The position, colour, format, and page number can be selected for page numbering. Printing the page number at the bottom centre of the paper. Touch the [Page Numbering] key in the stamp selection screen. See steps 1 to 4 of "GENERAL PROCEDURE FOR USING STAMP"...
  • Page 95 Touch the [Print Colour] key. Stamp Touch the colour that you wish to use. Page Numbering Cancel When you have finished selecting the settings, touch the [OK] Print Colour key. Page Numbering Format Bk(Black) 1,2,3.. (1),(2),(3).. Total Page Stamp P.1,P.2,P.3.. -1-,-2-,-3-..
  • Page 96 If covers/inserts will be inserted, touch Stamp the [Covers/Inserts Counting] key if you Page Number want to include the covers/inserts in the Auto page number count and want page Manual First Number Last Number numbers printed on the covers/inserts. Covers/Inserts Auto Counting Printing Starts from Page...
  • Page 97 • When Page Numbering is selected, copying in group mode is not possible. The mode automatically changes to sort mode. • When the page number printing position is set to the right side or left side and pamphlet copy or book copy is used, the print position is changed so that the page numbers always appear on the outer side of each opened page (the left and right sides of the opened pages).

  • Page 98: Printing Text On Copies (Text)

    PRINTING TEXT ON COPIES (Text) Entered text can be printed on copies. Up to 30 frequently used text strings can be stored. Example: Printing "April 2006 Planning Meeting" in the top left corner of the paper April 2006 Planning Meeting Touch the [Text] key in the stamp selection screen.
  • Page 99 Touch the [Print Colour] key. Stamp Touch the colour that you wish to use. When you have finished Text Cancel selecting the settings, touch the [OK] key. First Page AAA AAA Stamp Print Colour Print Colour Pre-Set All Pages Bk(Black) Recall Store/Delete Direct Entry...
  • Page 100 Storing, editing, and deleting text strings Touch the [Text] key in the stamp selection screen. See steps 1 to 4 of "GENERAL PROCEDURE FOR USING STAMP" (page 87). Touch the [Store/Delete] key. Stamp Cancel Text First Page Print Colour Pre-Set All Pages Bk(Black) Recall...
  • Page 101 Touch the [Back] key. Stamp Stamp You will return to the screen of step 2. Text Text Back To copy using a stored text string, continue from step 2 of "PRINTING TEXT ON COPIES (Text)" (page 98). Store/Delete Store/Delete No.01 AAA AAA No.02 BBB BBB No.03 CCC CCC No.04...

  • Page 102: Checking The Stamp Layout (Layout)

    CHECKING THE STAMP LAYOUT (Layout) After stamp items have been selected, you can check the print layout, change the print position, and delete stamp items. Touch the [Layout] key. Special Modes Cancel Special Modes Date Stamp Page Text Numbering Layout The [Layout] key can only be touched when stamp items have been selected.
  • Page 103 Touch the key of the desired destination Stamp position. Move Select the location to move the selected item. The touched position key is highlighted and the print position changes. The keys that show the print positions will appear as follows depending on the state of the settings.

  • Page 104: [Image Edit] Key

    [Image Edit] KEY When the [Image Edit] key is touched in the 2nd special modes menu screen, the image edit menu screen opens. Image edit menu screen Special Modes Special Modes Image Edit Colour Stamp Image Edit Adjustments Multi-Page Mirror Photo Repeat Quick File File...

  • Page 105: Repeating Photos On A Copy

    REPEATING PHOTOS ON A COPY (Photo Repeat) Photo Repeat is used to create repeated images of a photo-size original (130 mm x 90 mm size, 100 mm x 150 mm size, 70 mm x 100 mm size, 65 mm x 70 mm size or 57 mm x 100 mm size (3" x 5" size, 5" x 7" size, 2-1/2" x 4" size, 2-1/2"...
  • Page 106 Select the special modes. (1) Touch the [Special Modes] key. (2) Touch the keys to switch through the screens. (3) Touch the [Image Edit] key. (4) Touch the [Photo Repeat] key. ☞ [Image Edit] KEY (page 104) Select Photo Repeat settings. (1) Touch the key showing the original type Image Edit and paper size combination that you want...

  • Page 107: Creating A Large Poster (Multi

    CREATING A LARGE POSTER (Multi-Page Enlargement) This function is used to enlarge an image of an original and print it as a composite image using multiple sheets of paper. Original (A4 (8-1/2" x 11") size) Copy (enlarged image on 8 sheets of A3 (11"...
  • Page 108 Set the enlargement size and the original size. Ready to scan for copy. Copies will be delivered in 2 parts. (1) Select the size system that you wish to use Image Edit for multi-page enlargement. Cancel M.Page Enlarge Touch the keys to display the screen that shows Enlargement Size Original Size...
  • Page 109 Touch the [OK] key. Image Edit You will return to the special modes screen. Touch the [OK] key Cancel M.Page Enlarge to return to the base screen of copy mode. Enlargement Size Original Size Original Orientation (A Size) A0x2 Press the [COLOUR START] key ) or the [BLACK &...

  • Page 110: Reversing The Image (Mirror Image)

    REVERSING THE IMAGE (Mirror Image) This feature is used to make a copy that is a mirror image of the original. Original Mirror image copy Place the original. Place the original face up in the document feeder tray, or face down on the document glass. Select the special modes.

  • Page 111: Copying A3 (11" X 17") Originals With No Edge Cut-Off (A3 (11" X 17") Full Bleed)

    COPYING A3 (11" x 17") ORIGINALS WITH NO EDGE CUT-OFF (A3 (11" x 17") Full Bleed) This feature lets you copy an entire A3 (11" x 17") size original at full size with no image cut-off at the edges. A3W (12" x 18") size paper is used, which is slightly larger than A3 (11" x 17") size. A3 (12"...
  • Page 112 Load A3W (12" x 18") paper. • Pull out the extension tray, adjust the guides to the width of A3W (12" x 18") paper, and place the paper in the bypass tray. After loading the paper, configure the bypass tray settings as explained in "MAKING COPIES USING THE BYPASS TRAY"...

  • Page 113: Copying In The Centre Of The Paper

    COPYING IN THE CENTRE OF THE PAPER (Centring) This is used to centre the copied image on the paper. This lets you place the image in the centre of the paper when the original size is smaller than the paper size or when the image is reduced.
  • Page 114 Press the [COLOUR START] key ) or the [BLACK & WHITE START] key ( Copying will begin. If you are using the document glass to copy multiple original pages, copying will take place as you scan each original. If you have selected sort mode, change originals and press the [START] key.

  • Page 115: [Colour Adjustments] Key

    [Colour Adjustments] KEY When the [Colour Adjustments] key is touched in the 3rd special modes menu screen, the colour adjustments menu screen opens. Colour adjustments menu screen Special Modes Special Modes Colour Adjustments Colour Stamp Image Edit Adjustments Suppress RGB Adjust Sharpness Quick File File...

  • Page 116: Adjusting Red/Green/Blue In Copies (Rgb Adjust)

    ADJUSTING RED/GREEN/BLUE IN COPIES (RGB Adjust) This feature is used to strengthen or weaken any one of the three colour components R (red), G (green), or B (blue). R(Red)+ G(Green)+ B(Blue)+ Place the original. Place the original face up in the document feeder tray, or face down on the document glass. Select the special modes.

  • Page 117: Adjusting The Sharpness Of An Image (Sharpness)

    (4) Touch the [Sharpness] key. ☞ [Colour Adjustments] KEY (page 115) Adjust the image. (1) Touch the [Soft] key or the [Sharp] key. Colour Adjustments (2) Touch the [OK] key. Cancel Sharpness You will return to the special modes screen. Touch the [OK] key to return to the base screen of copy mode.

  • Page 118: Whitening Faint Colours In Copies (Suppress Background)

    WHITENING FAINT COLOURS IN COPIES (Suppress Background) This feature is used to suppress light background areas. Level [+] The lightness level at which suppression takes place can be adjusted. Light areas are suppressed. Level [-] Place the original. Place the original face up in the document feeder tray, or face down on the document glass. Select the special modes.
  • Page 119 Press the [COLOUR START] key ( Copying will begin. If you are using the document glass to copy multiple original pages, copying will take place as you scan each original. If you have selected sort mode, change originals and press the [COLOUR START] key ( ).

  • Page 120: Adjusting The Colour (Colour Balance)

    ADJUSTING THE COLOUR (Colour Balance) The colour, tone, and density of colour copies can be adjusted. Each of the colours yellow, cyan, magenta, and black Light Dark are divided into 8 gradations from light to dark, and the average density of each gradation can be adjusted, or all eight gradations can be adjusted at once.
  • Page 121 Adjust the colour balance. (2), (3) Examples of colour balance adjustment Colour Adjustments The settings of all gradations Cancel Colour Balance are moved toward + The settings of all gradations are moved toward - (1) Select the colour to be adjusted. Select [Y] (yellow), [M] (magenta), [C] (cyan), or [Bk] (black).

  • Page 122: Adjusting The Brightness Of A Copy (Brightness)

    ADJUSTING THE BRIGHTNESS OF A COPY (Brightness) The brightness of colour images can be adjusted. Darker Original Brighter Place the original. Place the original face up in the document feeder tray, or face down on the document glass. Select the special modes. (1) Touch the [Special Modes] key.

  • Page 123: Adjusting The Intensity Of A Copy

    ADJUSTING THE INTENSITY OF A COPY (Intensity) This is used to adjust the intensity (saturation) of colour images. Weakening the Original Strengthening intensity the intensity Place the original. Place the original face up in the document feeder tray, or face down on the document glass. Select the special modes.

  • Page 124: Checking Copies Before Printing

    CHECKING COPIES BEFORE PRINTING (Proof Copy) This feature prints only one set of copies, regardless of how many sets have been specified. After the first set is checked for errors, the remaining sets can be printed. Previously it was necessary to re-scan the original each time changes to settings were required.
  • Page 125 Set the number of copies (number of sets) with the numeric keys. If you will copy multiple originals using the document glass, Special Modes switch to sort mode after this step. ☞ Sort mode (page 38) 2-Sided Copy Plain Up to 999 copies (sets) can be set. If an incorrect number of copies is set...
  • Page 126 Change the settings. Proof Copy (1) Touch the key of the setting that you want to change. The setting screen of the touched key opens. Change the Colour Mode Paper Select 2-Sided Copy settings and touch the [OK] key. Output Special Modes (2) Touch the [OK] key.

  • Page 127: Copy)

    COPYING ORIGINALS OF DIFFERENT SIZES (Mixed Size Original) Even when B4 (8-1/2" x 14") originals are mixed in with A3 (11" x 17") originals, all originals can be copied at once. When scanning the originals, the machine automatically detects the size of each original and uses paper appropriate for that size. Copies Originals There are two settings for mixed size originals.
  • Page 128 Select the special modes. (1) Touch the [Special Modes] key. (2) Touch the keys to switch through the screens. (3) Touch the [Mixed Size Original] key. ☞ Special modes menu (2nd screen) (page 45) Select Mixed Size Original settings. (1) Touch the [Same Width] key or the Special Modes [Different Width] key as appropriate for the Mixed Size Original...

  • Page 129: Copying Thin Originals (Slow Scan Mode)

    COPYING THIN ORIGINALS (Slow Scan Mode) Use this function when you wish to scan thin originals using the automatic document feeder. This function helps prevent thin originals from misfeeding. Insert the originals face up in the document feeder tray. Indicator line Insert the originals all the way into the document feeder tray.
  • Page 130 The "2-Sided to 2-Sided" and "2-Sided to 1-Sided" modes of automatic 2-sided copying cannot be used. To cancel the slow scan mode setting... Touch the [Slow Scan Mode] key in the screen of step 2 so that it is not highlighted. System Settings (Administrator): Original Feeding Mode This is used to have scanning always take place in slow scan mode.

  • Page 131: Convenient Copy Functions

    CONVENIENT COPY FUNCTIONS This chapter explains convenient copy functions such as interrupting a copy run, changing the order of reserved copy jobs, and storing copy settings in a program. INTERRUPTING A COPY RUN (Interrupt copy) When you need to make an urgent copy and the machine is busy with a long copy run or other job, use interrupt copy. Interrupt copy temporarily stops the job in progress and lets you perform the interrupt copy job first.
  • Page 132 • If user authentication is enabled, the login screen will appear when the [Interrupt] key is pressed. Enter your user name and password to log in. The number of copies made will be added to the count of the user that logged in. •...

  • Page 133: Job Status Screen

    JOB STATUS SCREEN The job status screen is displayed when the [JOB STATUS] key on the operation panel is pressed. The job status screen shows the status of jobs by mode. When the [JOB STATUS] key is pressed, the job status screen of the mode that was being used before the key was pressed appears.

  • Page 134: Job Queue Screen And Completed Job Screen

    JOB QUEUE SCREEN AND COMPLETED JOB SCREEN The job status screen consists of the job queue screen that shows copy and print jobs waiting to be printed and the job currently in progress, the completed job screen that shows jobs that have been completed, and the spool screen that shows print jobs that have been spooled and encrypted PDF jobs that are waiting for a password to be entered.

  • Page 135: Cancelling A Job That Is Waiting In The Queue

    Job key display Each job key shows the position of the job in the job queue and the current status of the job. Copy 002/000 Waiting Indicates the number (position) of the job in the job Status queue. Shows the job status. When the job currently being printed is finished, the job Message Status...

  • Page 136: Giving Priority To A Job In The Queue

    GIVING PRIORITY TO A JOB IN THE QUEUE If a copy job is begun when there are already multiple jobs in the queue, the copy job will appear at the end of the queue. However, if you have an urgent copy job, you can give priority to the job and have it executed first. Touch the key of the urgent job and then touch the [Priority] key.

  • Page 137: Storing Copy Operations (Job Programs)

    STORING COPY OPERATIONS (Job Programs) A job program is a group of copy settings stored together. When copy settings are stored in a job program, the settings can be retrieved and used for a copy job by means of a simple operation. For example, suppose A3 (11"...

  • Page 138: Storing (Editing/Deleting) A Job

    STORING (EDITING/DELETING) A JOB PROGRAM The procedures for storing copy settings in a job program and deleting a job program are explained below. Press the [#/P] key ( LOGOUT Touch the [Store/Delete] tab. Exit Job Programs Press program number. Recall Store/Delete Touch a numeric key.

  • Page 139: Program

    Select the copy settings that you wish to To store, make selections and press Cancel [OK], to delete, press [Cancel]. store in the job program and touch the Colour Mode Special Modes Full Colour [OK] key. 2-Sided Copy Plain To assign a name to the program, touch the [Program Name] Output Exposure key.

  • Page 140: Appendix

    APPENDIX Examples of covers and inserts The relations between the originals and finished copies when covers or inserts are inserted are shown on the following pages. Covers • 1-sided copying of 1-sided originals • 2-sided copying of 1-sided originals • 1-sided copying of 2-sided originals •...
  • Page 141 Covers (1-sided copying of 1-sided originals) 1-sided copies are made of the following 1-sided originals. 1st page 2nd page 3rd page 4th page 5th page 6th page Cover copying condition Resulting copies Front cover Back cover No copying No copying 1-sided No copying copying...
  • Page 142 Covers (2-sided copying of 1-sided originals) 2-sided copies are made of the following 1-sided originals. 1st page 2nd page 3rd page 4th page 5th page 6th page Cover copying condition Resulting copies Front cover Back cover No copying No copying 1-sided No copying copying...
  • Page 143 Covers (1-sided copying of 2-sided originals) 1-sided copies are made of the following 2-sided originals. 1st page 2nd page 3rd page Cover copying condition Resulting copies Front cover Back cover No copying No copying 1-sided No copying copying 2-sided No copying copying 1-sided No copying...
  • Page 144 Covers (2-sided copying of 2-sided originals) 2-sided copies are made of the following 2-sided originals. 1st page 2nd page 3rd page Cover copying condition Resulting copies Front cover Back cover No copying No copying 1-sided No copying copying 2-sided No copying copying 1-sided No copying...
  • Page 145 Inserts (copying of 1-sided originals) 1-sided and 2-sided copying of the following 1-sided originals. The example of adding an insert at the 3rd sheet is shown. (when "Insertion Page" is set to "3" in the insertion settings of the insert settings in the special modes) 1st page 2nd page 3rd page...
  • Page 146 Copier Guide MODEL: MX-5500N MX-6200N MX-7000N MX7000-GB-CPY-Z1...

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