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PrintingUsing the printer function.FaxingUsing the fax function.Quick Start GuideQuick Start GuideQuick Start GuideDIGITAL FULL COLOR MULTIFUNCTIONAL

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ScanningScanning99This section explains the uses of the network scanner function and the basic procedure for using scan mode. In addition, special mod

100NETWORK SCANNER FUNCTIONThe network scanner function of the machine can be used to transmit scanned images by a variety of methods. The network sca

101BASE SCREEN OF SCAN MODETouch the [IMAGE SEND] key in the touch panel to open the base screen of scan mode. If the scan screen does not appear, tou

102SCANNING AN ORIGINALThe basic operation for scanning is explained below.This section explains how to send a scanned file by e-mail.1Select settings

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104CHANGING THE EXPOSURE AND ORIGINAL IMAGE TYPEExposure and original image type settings can be selected as appropriate for the original.The procedur

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106CHANGING THE RESOLUTIONYou can select the resolution as appropriate for the original type.This section explains how to set the resolution to "

107CHANGING THE FILE FORMATThe file format (file type and compression method) for sending a scanned image is specified when the destination is stored

Before using the machineBefore using the machine9This section provides general information about the machine, including the names and functions of the

108Select settings in the touch panel. (Continued)(4) Touch the [TIFF] key.(5) Touch the [High] key.This sets the compression to high.A higher compres

109STORING A DESTINATIONThe procedure for storing e-mail addresses in one-touch keys for Scan to E-mail is explained below.Stored e-mail addresses can

110The items in the above step must be entered. For details on items entered, see "Chapter 7 - SYSTEM SETTINGS" in the Operation Guide.When

111CONVENIENT TRANSMISSION METHODSOne-touch sending, resending, and other convenient transmission functions that make it easy to send an image are ava

112ResendingThe [Resend] key can be touched to send an image to one of the most recent 8 transmission destinations.Resending is not possible in some c

113Search number sendingWhen you store an individual key or a group key, a 3-digit search number is assigned to the key.You can select a destination u

114SENDING THE SAME IMAGE TO MULTIPLE DESTINATIONS (Broadcast Transmission)The same image can be sent to multiple scan mode, Internet fax mode, and fa

115Select settings in the touch panel. (Continued)(6) Check the destinations and then touch the [OK] key.To delete a destination, touch the key of the

116SPECIAL SCAN MODESThe special modes can be used for a variety of special-purpose scan send jobs.The following pages show the types of scan send job

117SELECTING A SPECIAL MODEThe procedure for selecting a special mode for the scanner function is explained below.The settings that must be selected v

10PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS(1) Automatic document feederThis automatically feeds and scans multiple originals. Both sides of 2-sided originals can be s

118Select settings in the touch panel. (Continued)(3) Read the displayed message and touch the [OK] key.(4) Set the darkness of the background that wi

119CONVENIENT SCANNER FUNCTIONSErasing peripheral shadows on the image (Erase)Whitening faint colors in the image(Suppress Background)Scanning both si

120Scanning many originals at once (Job Build)The machine also has these functionsFor detailed information on each of these functions, see "SPEC

Document filingDocument filing121The document filing function is used to store the document or print image on the hard drive when performing a copy, p

122DOCUMENT FILINGThe document filing function allows you to save the document image of a copy or image send job, or the data of a print job, as a fil

123The document filing function is convenient in these situationsFeatures that make the document filing function even more convenientWhen user authent

124QUICKLY SAVING A JOB (Quick File)As an example, the procedure for using "Quick File" while copying is explained below.Quick File is the e

125APPENDING INFORMATION WHEN STORING A FILE (File)As an example, the procedure for using "File" while copying is explained below. Unlike Qu

126Select settings in the touch panel. (Continued)(3) Touch the [Name 1] key.(4) Touch the [OK] key.(5) Touch the [File Name] key.A text entry screen

1273Set the number of copies and then press the [COLOR START] key or the [BLACK & WHITE START] key.The file is stored on the hard drive at the sam

11(11) Front coverOpen to replace a toner cartridge.(12) Bypass traySpecial types of paper and envelopes can be fed from the bypass tray.(13) USB con

128SAVING A DOCUMENT ONLY (Scan to HDD)You can save a document without performing a copy, print, or send job.The procedure for storing a document in t

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130PRINTING A SAVED FILEYou can retrieve a file stored by document filing and print or transmit the file.This section explains how to retrieve and pri

System settingsSystem settings131The system settings let you adjust the operation of the machine to suit the needs of your workplace. This section bri

132SYSTEM SETTINGSThe date and time can be set, fax and scan destinations can be stored, document filing folders can be created, and various other set

133System settings (administrator)The system settings (administrator)* are system settings that can only be configured by the administrator of the mac

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TroubleshootingTroubleshooting135This sections contains answers to frequently asked questions and explains how to remove paper misfeeds.XFREQUENTLY AS

136FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSMaking a copy of a non-standard size originalThe procedure for making a copy of a payment slip or other non-standard size

137Paper SelectCancelPlainPre-PunchedHeavy PaperPre-PrintedColorGlossy PaperRecycledThin PaperTransparencyLetter HeadLabelsEnvelopeHeavy Paper : 28 -

12OPERATION PANELIMAGE SENDHOMEPRINTDATALINEDATAREADYSYSTEMSETTINGSJOB STATUSJob StatusMFP Status020/015005/000010/000010/000CopyingWaitingWaitingWait

138Printing on envelopesThe procedure for printing on an envelope is explained below. Only the name and address side of an envelope can be printed on.

139(1)(2)(3)(4)3 Select settings in the printer driver.(1) Select the size of the envelope in "Paper Size".(2) Select "Bypass Tray"

140Changing the paper size used for a print jobWhen the size of paper specified for a print job is not loaded in any of the machine's paper trays

141Adjusting the volume of the ringerIf the ringing sound made when the machine receives a fax is too loud or too soft, follow the steps below to adju

142REMOVING MISFEEDSWhen a paper misfeed occurs, the message "A misfeed has occurred." will appear in the touch panel and printing and scann

Please note• For information on your operating system, please refer to your operating system manual or the online Help function.• The explanations of

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About the color adjustments menuImages depicting "Color Adjustments" in the special modes of copy mode are shown below.For details on "

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13LOGOUTNumeric keysMain power indicator[CLEAR ALL] keyPress this key to redo an operation from the beginning.All settings will be cleared and operati

14USING THE TOUCH PANELThe touch keys that appear in the touch panel are grouped for easy operation. The layout and functions of the touch keys are ex

15Using general keys(1) When the displayed screen is one of two or more screens, use the keys to switch through the screens.(2) When a checkbox is

16Checking the status of the machineThe touch panel has a key for checking the status of the machine.Color ModeSpecial ModesPlain2-Sided CopyOutputFil

17USER AUTHENTICATIONWhen user authentication is enabled in the system settings, you must log in before using the machine. User authentication is init

OPERATION MANUALS AND HOW TO USE THEMThree printed manuals and a manual in PDF format are provided with the machine.Printed manualsQuick Start Guide

18Logging outWhen you have finished using the machine, log out. Logging out prevents unauthorized use of the machine.How to log outYou can log out fro

19HOME SCREENWhen the [HOME] key is pressed on the operation panel, the home screen appears in the touch panel. Mode selection keys appear in the home

20IMAGE CHECK FUNCTION (PREVIEW)The image check function is used to display the content of a received fax or other data in the touch panel.Convenient

21For details on the image check function, see each of the modes in the Operation Guide.* A preview image is an image for display on the touch panel.

22PLACING ORIGINALSThe automatic document feeder can be used to automatically scan many originals at once. This saves you the trouble of manually feed

23Place the original in the horizontal orientation, referring to the document glass scale.Portrait originalsWhen using the below functions in copy mod

24CHANGING PAPER IN A TRAYNames of the traysThe names of the trays are shown below.For the number of sheets of paper that can be loaded in each tray,

25Loading paper in a trayTo change the paper in a tray, load the desired paper in the tray and then change the tray settings in the machine to specify

26Changing the tray settingsWhen you change the paper in a tray, the tray settings in the system settings must also be changed.1Press the [SYSTEM SETT

27Select settings in the touch panel. (Continued)(4) Select [Recycled] from the "Type" select box.(5) Make Sure that [Auto-Inch] is selected

1Manuals in PDF formatConvenient methods for using the Operation GuideThe first page contains a regular table of contents as well as an "I want t

28Loading paper in bypass trayPlace paper that is 7-1/4" x 10-1/2" (A5) or smaller in the horizontal orientation.Only the address side of en

CopyingCopying29This section explains the basic procedures for using the copier function. This section also introduces the various types of copying th

30BASE SCREEN OF COPY MODETouch the [COPY] key in the touch panel to open the base screen of copy mode.Select copy settings in the base screen.(1) [Co

31(8) Paper select displayThis shows the size of paper loaded in each tray and the amount of paper remaining .The selected tray is highlighted.The tr

32MAKING COPIESThis is the most basic procedure for making copies.1Place the originals.When using the document glass, place the original with the side

33Select settings in the touch panel. (Continued)(5) Make sure that the desired paper size is selected.3Set the number of copies and then press the [C

342-SIDED COPYING (Automatic Document Feeder)You can use the automatic document feeder to make automatic 2-sided copies without the bother of manually

353Set the number of copies and then press the [COLOR START] key or the [BLACK & WHITE START] key.Cancel copyingCancel scanningCorrect setsmxc401_

36COPYING ON SPECIAL PAPER (Bypass Copy)Use the bypass tray to copy on special media such as heavy paper, and envelopes.This section explains how to l

37Select settings in the touch panel. (Continued)(4) Touch the [Heavy Paper] key.(5) Touch the [Auto-Inch] key.(6) Touch the [OK] key.(7) Touch the by

2CHECKING THE IP ADDRESSTo check the IP address of the machine, print out the all custom setting list in the system settings.1Press the [SYSTEM SETTIN

38Selecting a trayTo select paper, touch the [Paper Select] key or the image of the machine in the base screen of copy mode.Touch a key to select a tr

39MAKING COLOR COPIES (Color Mode)When color and black & white originals are mixed together, you can have the machine automatically detect whether

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41SELECTING THE EXPOSURE AND IMAGE TYPEYou can specify the original image type to obtain a clearer copy.The example of copying an original with light

423Set the number of copies and then press the [COLOR START] key or the [BLACK & WHITE START] key.Cancel copyingCancel scanningCorrect setsmxc401_

43FITTING THE COPY IMAGE TO THE PAPER (Automatic Ratio Selection)You can copy an original onto any size of paper using automatic enlargement/reduction

44Select settings in the touch panel. (Continued)(7) Touch the [Auto Image] key.3Set the number of copies.4Press the [COLOR START] key or the [BLACK &

45ENLARGEMENT/REDUCTION (Preset Ratios / Zoom)For precise adjustment of the copy size, you can select a preset ratio and/or adjust the ratio in increm

46Select settings in the touch panel. (Continued)(4) Touch the [50%] key.Touch the preset ratio key that is closest to 55% (the desired ratio).(5) Set

47INTERRUPTING A COPY RUN(Interrupt Copy)When the machine is printing, you can temporarily interrupt the job and perform a copy job that you wish to p

3ACCESSING THE WEB SERVER IN THE MACHINEWhen the machine is connected to a network, the machine's built-in Web server can be accessed from a Web

48STORING COPY OPERATIONS (Job Programs)You can store a group of copy settings. The settings can be retrieved and used whenever needed.When you freque

49Using a job programDeleting a job programSelect settings in the touch panel. (Continued)(3) Select the copy settings that you wish to store.(4) Touc

502Select settings in the touch panel.(1) Touch the [Store/Delete] tab.(2) Touch the key of the job program that you wish to delete.Touch a key that i

51SPECIAL MODESThe special modes can be used for a variety of special-purpose copy jobs.This section introduces the types of copies that can be made w

52SELECTING A SPECIAL MODEThe procedure for selecting settings for "Adding margins (Margin Shift)" is explained below as an example. Althoug

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54CONVENIENT COPY FUNCTIONSAdding margins (Margin Shift)Erasing peripheral shadows (Erase)Making copies in pamphlet format (Pamphlet Copy)Use this fun

55Copying a large number of originals at once (Job Build)Adding inserts when copying on transparency film(Transparency Inserts)Copying two original pa

56Copying both sides of a card onto one sheet of paper (Card Shot)Printing the date or a stamp on copies (Stamp)Repeating photos on a copy (Photo Repe

57Copying in the center of the paper (Centering)Reversing black and white in a copy (B/W Reverse)Adjusting red/green/blue in copies (RGB Adjust)Adjust

4Downloading the Operation GuideThe Operation Guide, which is a more detailed manual, can be downloaded from the machine's Web pages.Downloading

58Whitening faint colors in copies (Suppress Background)Adjusting the color (Color Balance)Adjusting the brightness of a copy (Brightness)Adjusting th

59Copying originals that are different sizes (Mixed Size Original)Copying thin originals (Slow Scan Mode)Copying multiple business cards (Business Car

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PrintingPrinting61This section explains the basic procedure for printing using the printer driver of the machine. The settings that can be selected in

62PRINTINGThis section explains the basic procedures for printing.The following example explains how to print a letter size document from WordPad, whi

633Select print settings.(1) Click the [Paper] tab.(2) Select [Letter].(3) Click the [OK] button.4Click the [Print] button.Printing begins.In Windows

64Using printer driver helpWhen selecting settings in the printer driver properties window, you can display Help to view explanations of the settings.

65To view Help for a specific settingClick the setting that you wish to learn about and press the [F1] key. Help for that setting will appear.*To view

66The following example explains how to print a letter size document from "TextEdit" ("SimpleText" in Mac OS 9), which is a standa

67Printing a file1Execute printing from TextEdit.(1) Open the [File] menu.(2) Select [Print].In Mac OS 9, select [Print] from the [File] menu of Simpl

5TABLE OF CONTENTSCHECKING THE IP ADDRESS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2ACCESSING THE WEB SERVER IN THE MACHINE

68CANCELING PRINTING (AT THE MACHINE)You can cancel a print job if you cancel before printing actually begins.1Press the [JOB STATUS] key.2Select sett

69SELECTING PRINT SETTINGSTo use the print function of the machine, the settings in the printer driver properties window must be configured. See "

70The procedure for selecting printer driver settings is explained below using "Printing multiple images on one page (N-Up Printing)" as an

71CONVENIENT PRINTER FUNCTIONSPrinting on both sides of the paper (2-sided printing)Fitting the print image to the paper (Fit To Paper Size)Use this f

72Printing multiple images on one page (N-Up Printing)Stapling printed pages (Staple)Printing a color image in grayscale (Black and White Print)Use th

73The machine also has these functionsFor information on each of these functions, see "CONVENIENT PRINTING FUNCTIONS" in "Chapter 3 - P

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FaxingFaxing75This section explains the basic procedures for using the fax function of the machine. In addition, special modes that can be used with t

76BASE SCREEN OF FAX MODETouch the [IMAGE SEND] key in the touch panel to open the base screen of fax mode. If the fax screen does not appear, touch t

77(8) [Resend] key / [Next Address] keyThe destinations of the most recent eight transmissions by Scan to E-mail, fax and/or Internet fax (including D

6PRINTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62CANCELING PRINTING (AT THE MACHINE) . .

78SENDING A FAXThe basic procedure for sending faxes is explained below.In fax mode, color originals are sent as black and white images.1Place the ori

79CHANGING THE SIZE OF A FAXThe size of the original and the transmission size can be specified before transmission.This is convenient when faxing an

80Select settings in the touch panel. (Continued)(5) Touch the [11 x 17] key.(6) Touch the [OK] key.(7) Touch the [OK] key.3Enter the fax number of th

81CHANGING THE EXPOSUREThe exposure can be changed as appropriate for the darkness or lightness of the original.The following example explains how to

82CHANGING THE RESOLUTIONThe resolution can be selected to match the characteristics of the original, such as text or photo, the size of the text, and

83STORING A FAX NUMBERStoring an individual keyYou can store fax numbers in one-touch keys.Stored fax numbers can be retrieved quickly and easily.If y

84The items in the above step must be entered. For details on items entered, see "Chapter 7 - SYSTEM SETTINGS" in the Operation Guide.When s

85FORWARDING RECEIVED FAXES(Fax Data Forward)When the machine cannot print because it is out of paper or out of toner, received faxes can be forwarded

86Select settings in the touch panel. (Continued)(3) Touch the [Execute] key in "Forward Received Data".(4) Touch the [OK] key.Multiple Set

87CONVENIENT DIALING METHODSEasy to use one-touch keys and the resend function can be used to prevent dialing errors and save time.One-touch keysA fax

7NETWORK SCANNER FUNCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100BASE SCREEN OF SCAN MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

88ResendingThe [Resend] key can be touched to transmit to one of the eight most recent destinations used for transmission.Resending is not possible in

89Speed dialingWhen you store an individual key or a group key, a 3-digit search number is assigned to the key.You can select a destination using the

90Dialing using the speakerWhen the speaker is used to dial, fax transmission is started after the number is dialed and the connection is established.

91SENDING THE SAME FAX TO MULTIPLE DESTINATIONS (Broadcast Transmission)The same document/image can be sent to multiple fax mode, scan mode, and Inter

923Select settings in the touch panel.(1) Touch the [Address Book] key.(2) Touch the one-touch key in which the desired destination is stored.To chang

93SPECIAL FAX MODESThe special modes can be used for a variety of special-purpose fax transmission jobs.The following pages show the types of fax tran

94SELECTING A SPECIAL MODEThe procedure for selecting a special mode for fax is explained below.The settings that must be selected vary for each speci

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96CONVENIENT FAX FUNCTIONSErasing peripheral shadows (Erase)Sending the front and reverse sides of a card as a single page (Card Shot)Sending a large

97Sending a fax directly from a computer (PC-Fax)The machine also has these functions• Forwarding a received fax to a network address (Inbound Routing