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MODEL: MX-C400P
Operation Guide
BEFORE USING
BEFORE USING
THE MACHINE
THE MACHINE
PRINTING
PRINTING
SYSTEM SETTINGS
SYSTEM SETTINGS
TROUBLESHOOTING
TROUBLESHOOTING
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MANUALS PROVIDED WITH THE MACHINE Operation manuals in PDF format (this manual) The manuals in PDF format provide detailed explanations of the procedures for using the machine in each mode. To view the PDF manuals, download them from the hard drive in the machine. The procedure for downloading the manuals is explained in "Downloading the Operation Guide" in the Quick Start Guide. 1. BEFORE USING THE MACHINE This chapter provides information, such as basic operation procedures and how to load p
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ABOUT OPERATION MANUAL This manual explains how to use the MX-C400P digital full color printer. Please note • For information on installing the drivers and software cited in this manual, please refer to the Software Setup Guide. � For information on your operating system, please refer to your operating system manual or the online Help function. ® Vista . The screens may � The explanations of screens and procedures in a Windows environment are primarily for Windows vary depending on the version
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CHAPTER 1 BEFORE USING THE MACHINE This chapter provides information on basic operation procedures, how to load paper and machine maintenance. LOADING PAPER BEFORE USING THE MACHINE IMPORTANT POINTS ABOUT PAPER . . . . . . . . . 1-37 PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 � NAMES AND LOCATIONS OF TRAYS . . . . . . 1-37 � EXTERIOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 � USEABLE PAPER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-37 � INTERIOR . . . . . .
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BEFORE USING THE MACHINE MAINTENANCE REPLACING THE TONER CARTRIDGES. . . . . . . 1-49 REPLACING THE TONER COLLECTION CONTAINER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-52 REPLACING THE DEVELOPER CARTRIDGE / DRUM CARTRIDGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-55 � REPLACING THE DEVELOPER CARTRIDGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-55 � REPLACING THE DRUM CARTRIDGE. . . . . . 1-60 REPLACING THE STAPLE CARTRIDGE IN THE FINISHER . . . . . . . .
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BEFORE USING THE MACHINE BEFORE USING THE MACHINE This section provides basic information about the machine. Please read this chapter before using the machine. PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS EXTERIOR (1) (2) (3) (4) When a finisher is installed (5) (6) (7) (1) Front cover (5) Main power switch This is used to power on the machine. Open this cover to replace a toner cartridge. ☞ TURNING THE POWER ON AND OFF (page 1-13) ☞ REPLACING THE TONER CARTRIDGES (page 1-49) (6) Handle Grasp it when moving the ma
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BEFORE USING THE MACHINE (8) (9) (10) (8) Tray 1 (10) USB connector (A type) This holds paper. Supports USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed). ☞ TRAY SETTINGS FOR TRAYS 1 TO 4 (page 1-40) This is used to connect a USB device such as USB memory to the machine. (9) Tray 2/Tray 3/Tray 4 For the USB cable, use a shielded cable. (when 500-sheet paper feed units are installed)* These hold paper. For 500-sheet paper feed unit combinations, consult your dealer or nearest SHARP Service Department. ☞ TRAY SETTINGS FOR TRAY
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BEFORE USING THE MACHINE INTERIOR (11) (12) (13) (14) (15) (16) Toner collection container removed and main charger cover open (17) (18)(19) (20) (21) (11) Developer cartridges (16) Paper reversing section This contains the developer that is necessary to transfer This is used when 2-sided printing is performed. Open this part to remove a paper misfeed. the toner to the paper. ☞ 4. TROUBLESHOOTING "REMOVING MISFEEDS" When replacing the drum cartridge, the developer cartridge (page 4-2) must
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BEFORE USING THE MACHINE SIDE AND BACK (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (1) USB connector (A type) Supports USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed). This is used to connect a USB device such as USB memory to the machine. This connector is not initially available for use. If you wish to use the connector, contact your service assistance. (2) LAN connector Connect the LAN cable to this connector when the machine is used on a network. For the LAN cable, use a shielded type cable. (3) USB connector (B type ) Supports USB 2.0 (Hi-
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BEFORE USING THE MACHINE OPERATION PANEL (1) (2) (3) BACK OK READY (10) (4) DATA PRINT (5) JOB (11) STATUS (6) (12) (7) SYSTEM SETTINGS (13) LOGOUT (8) (14) (9) (1) Display (8) [LOGOUT] key Messages and keys appear in the display. Press this key to log out after you have logged in and Use the arrow keys and the [OK] key to select displayed used the machine. items and perform various operations. ☞ USER AUTHENTICATION (page 1-15) ☞ USING THE OPERATION PANEL (page 1-8) (9) Arrow keys (2) [OK] key
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BEFORE USING THE MACHINE USING THE OPERATION PANEL This section explains how to use the operation panel. � To enter text, see "ENTERING TEXT" (page 1-75). � For information on the screens and procedures for using the system settings, see "Common Operation Methods" (page 3-5) in "3. SYSTEM SETTINGS". USING THE DISPLAY Base screen 04/04/2010 04/04/2010 BACK OK (2) (1) (1) Move the selection frame with the arrow keys Use the arrow keys to move the selection frame in the display to the desired sett
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BEFORE USING THE MACHINE Selecting items in lists and returning to the previous screen BACK OK (2) (3) (1) (1) When selections appear as a list in a setting screen, select the desired item in the list with the keys. Items that are currently set are indicated by . (2) Press the [OK] key to enter your selection. � When the [OK] key is pressed, appears next to the selected item. � For a selected item that has a checkbox, the checkbox changes between and each time the [OK] key is pressed. ind
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BEFORE USING THE MACHINE Entering with the arrow keys To change the number of copies, enter a number as follows. Example: 123 BACK OK BACK OK (4) (1) (2) (1) Select the number with the keys. (2) Use the keys to move the frame to the next place. (3) Repeat steps (1) and (2) to enter 2 and 3. (4) After entering the number, press the [OK] key To restore a number... Set all digits to 0. Using the soft numeric keypad To enter a password or page number, use the soft numeric keypad to enter the numbe
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BEFORE USING THE MACHINE Items that appear in the display (2) (3) (1) (5) (4) (1) Icon display (2) This shows messages. (3) Settings appear here. This icon appears when a USB memory or If you move the selection frame to the bottom setting and other USB device is connected to the then press the key, the next screen appears. machine. (4) This shows the current page / total pages. This icon appears when the data security kit is being used. (5) This shows an operation hint. This icon appears wh
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BEFORE USING THE MACHINE USING THE WEB PAGE The procedures for using the Web page are explained below. (4) (5) (1) (2) (3) (1) Common buttons (4) [Logout] button The [Submit] button used to store settings, the [Update] When user authentication is enabled, click this button to button used to update settings, and the [Cancel] button log out from the Web server. When you are not logged in, used to cancel a setting and return to the previous screen this button is the [Login] button. appear here. (
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BEFORE USING THE MACHINE TURNING THE POWER ON AND OFF The machine has two power switches. One is the main power switch on the left side of the machine, and the other is the [POWER] key ( ) on the right side of the operation panel. Main power switch [POWER] key When the main power switch is switched on, the main power indicator on the operation panel lights up. Main power indicator BACK OK READY DATA PRINT "On" position JOB STATUS SYSTEM SETTINGS LOGOUT "Off" position [POWER] key Turning on the
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BEFORE USING THE MACHINE ENERGY SAVE FUNCTIONS This product has the following two energy save functions that conform to the Energy Star guidelines to help conserve natural resources and reduce environmental pollution. Preheat Mode (Low power mode) Preheat mode automatically lowers the temperature of the fusing unit and thereby reduces power consumption if the machine remains in the standby state for the interval of time set in "Preheat Mode Setting" in the system settings (administrator). The
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BEFORE USING THE MACHINE USER AUTHENTICATION User authentication restricts the use of the machine to users that have been registered. The functions that each user is allowed to use can be specified, allowing the machine to be customized to meet the needs of your workplace. When the administrator of the machine has enabled user authentication, each user must log in to use the machine. There are different types of user authentication, and each type has a different login method. For more informat
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BEFORE USING THE MACHINE Select the [OK] key. After the entered user number is authenticated, the user count screen will appear briefly. BACK OK 3 When page limits have been set in "Pages Limit Group List" in the Web page, the number of pages remaining will appear. (The remaining number of pages that the user can use appears.) The amount of time that this screen appears can be changed using "Message Time Setting" in the system settings (administrator). When the user number is an 8-digit n
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BEFORE USING THE MACHINE AUTHENTICATION BY LOGIN NAME / PASSWORD The following procedure is used to log in using a login name and password received from the administrator of the machine or the administrator of the LDAP server. When controlled by login name and password (Different items will appear in the screen when LDAP authentication is used.) Keys in the display can be selected with the arrow keys and the [OK] key. Select the [Login Name] key or the [Quick] key. If the [Login Name] key is s
