User manual SHARP MX-NB12

[. . . ] MODEL MX-NB12 NETWORK EXPANSION KIT OPERATION GUIDE INTRODUCTION The optional Network expansion kit (MX-NB12) enables the machine to be used as a network printer and a network scanner. Note · This manual refers to the digital multifunction device equipped with the network function as "the machine". · This manual only explains features that can be used when the optional Network expansion kit is installed. For information on loading paper, replacing toner cartridges, clearing paper misfeeds, handling peripheral devices, and other copier-related information, please refer to the Operation Guide for the machine. · The machine's default settings and default settings for the printer function can be changed using the system settings. [. . . ] See "BASIC PRINTING" (p. 19) for details on how to open the printer driver. Two-sided printing also helps conserve paper. Note · Paper sizes that can be used for two-sided printing are Ledger, Letter, Legal, Foolscap, A3, A4, A5, B4 and B5. · The bypass tray cannot be used for two-sided printing. The following example shows the result when portrait data is printed on both sides of the paper. Print data Printing result 2-Sided(Book) 2-Sided(Tablet) The pages are printed so that they can be bound at the side. The pages are printed so that they can be bound at the top. - 23 - PRINTER FUNCTIONS PAMPHLET STYLE Pamphlet style prints two pages each on the front and back of each sheet of paper (four pages total on one sheet) so that the sheets can be folded down the centre and bound to create a pamphlet. This function is convenient when you wish to compile printed pages into a pamphlet. To use this function, open the printer driver and select "Titled Pamphlet" or "2-Up Pamphlet" in "Document Style" in the "Main" tab. The direction of opening of the pamphlet can be selected with the "Right Turning Pamphlet" checkbox in the "Advanced" tab. The following examples show how 8 pages are printed when "Titled Pamphlet" is selected. Printing result Right Turning Pamphlet Right Turning Pamphlet Print data Note · Only letter, invoice, A4 and A5 size paper can be used for pamphlet style printing. · Because four pages are printed on each sheet of paper, blank pages are automatically added at the end when the total number of pages is not a multiple of four. · When "Titled Pamphlet" is selected, printing will take place on paper that is twice the size of the paper size specified in the application. · When "2-Up Pamphlet" is selected, each page is reduced in the same way as for 2-Up and printed on the size of paper that is specified in the application. - 24 - PRINTING MULTIPLE PAGES ON ONE PAGE This feature allows you to reduce and print two, four, six, eight or sixteen document pages on a single sheet of paper. To use this function, open the printer driver setup screen and select the number of pages per sheet (2-Up, 4-Up, 6-Up, 8-Up, 9-Up, or 16-Up) in "N-Up Printing" in the "Main" tab. See "BASIC PRINTING" (p. 19) for details on how to open the printer driver. Note The "N-Up Printing" setting is not available when "Fit To Paper Size" is selected. "FITTING THE PRINTED IMAGE TO THE PAPER" (p. 26) For example, when "2-Up" or "4-Up" is selected, the result will be as follows depending on the selected order. N-Up Left to Right Right to Left [2-Up] N-Up Right , and Down Down , and Right Left , and Down Down , and Left [4-Up] If you select the "Border" checkbox, borderlines will be printed around each page. Note Examples for 2-Up and 4-Up are shown here. The order can be viewed in the print setting image in the printer driver setup screen. "PRINTER DRIVER SETTINGS" (p. 22) - 25 - FITTING THE PRINTED IMAGE TO THE PAPER The printer driver can adjust the size of the printed image to match the size of the paper loaded in the machine. The explanation below assumes that you intend to print A4 (letter) size document onto B5 (invoice) size paper. See "BASIC PRINTING" (p. 19) for details on how to open the printer driver. Note The "Fit To Paper Size" setting is not available when "N-Up Printing" is selected. "PRINTING MULTIPLE PAGES ON ONE PAGE" (p. 25) 1 2 3 Click the "Paper" tab in the printer driver setup screen. Select the original size (A4 (letter)) of the print image in "Paper Size". [. . . ] If you need to use the ROPM function, divide the pages of the print data into two or more print jobs. The memory allocated to the printer function can be changed in the system setting "Memory allocated to printer mode". 18 Operation Guide - 54 - TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Printing is slow. Cause and solution Simultaneous use of two or more application software programs. Start printing after quitting all unused application software programs. Page ­ The printed image is light and uneven. The paper is loaded so that printing takes place on the back side of the paper. Some paper types have a front and back side. If the paper is loaded so that printing takes place on the back side, toner will not adhere well to the paper and a good image will not be obtained. Operation Guide You are using paper that is outside the specified size and weight range. Use copy paper within the specified range. Operation Guide Operation Guide Paper curled or damp. The printed image is dirty. During periods when the machine is not used for a long time, remove the paper from the tray and store it in a dark place in a bag to prevent moisture absorption. You did not set sufficient margins in the paper settings of your application. The top and bottom of the paper may be dirty if the margins are set outside of the specified print quality area. [. . . ]