I am an end user I am trying to open my open copy and print business. The copy and print store i worked at closed so I purchased off Craigslist a MX 5001N with 1 year after install with 60000 color prints and 20000 bw. The company closed and walked away from machine etc (not the company I worked for). I got the user manuals but no cd's. Being unemployed and trying to get this going on the low budget. Any help is greatly appreciated.
I have four pages of machine setup details and i have printed the various lists and counts. It will print from usb and it copies well.
I have gone to the sharp website to dl drivers and software and i have read hundreds of threads to learn what to do.
Questions:
1. Since I bought i as is and it is off lease. I need to calibrate the machine since it doesnt appear to have been done in the last year as prints from pdfs are too blue. It appears that calibration is an admin function. I have tried Sharp, sharp, admin, Admin, 00000, 11111, 01234, 12345 to no avail.
I see threads about rebooting after flipping a dip switch and using a sim of 24-30 to reset admin password. I need to reset the admin password and calibrate. This is probably the simplest question/stupidest...sorry is sim mode = diagnostic mode and how is that entered. (p*c*)
2. What software or drivers is works best for running this machine and getting the most out it? I was thinking of initially thinking of printing as a local printer from a local machine. I can use a windows 10, vista 32 or xp machine. I havent tried installing any of the software. What are best apps to install to get the most out of the machine. Is there a "fiery" like freeware or advanced driver that gives lots of output control over color management and profiles?
3. Where can find additional information on how to care for and maintain the machine? Manuals, write ups, papers and guides etc? I really want to learn how the machines work. And set it up as best I can. I will be printing 2000 - 3000 pages a week initially. I got quite a few "supplies" with the purchase. So I am trying to get by for a couple of months before putting it on a service contract because of lack of money.
Thank you so much for any consideration
I have four pages of machine setup details and i have printed the various lists and counts. It will print from usb and it copies well.
I have gone to the sharp website to dl drivers and software and i have read hundreds of threads to learn what to do.
Questions:
1. Since I bought i as is and it is off lease. I need to calibrate the machine since it doesnt appear to have been done in the last year as prints from pdfs are too blue. It appears that calibration is an admin function. I have tried Sharp, sharp, admin, Admin, 00000, 11111, 01234, 12345 to no avail.
I see threads about rebooting after flipping a dip switch and using a sim of 24-30 to reset admin password. I need to reset the admin password and calibrate. This is probably the simplest question/stupidest...sorry is sim mode = diagnostic mode and how is that entered. (p*c*)
2. What software or drivers is works best for running this machine and getting the most out it? I was thinking of initially thinking of printing as a local printer from a local machine. I can use a windows 10, vista 32 or xp machine. I havent tried installing any of the software. What are best apps to install to get the most out of the machine. Is there a "fiery" like freeware or advanced driver that gives lots of output control over color management and profiles?
3. Where can find additional information on how to care for and maintain the machine? Manuals, write ups, papers and guides etc? I really want to learn how the machines work. And set it up as best I can. I will be printing 2000 - 3000 pages a week initially. I got quite a few "supplies" with the purchase. So I am trying to get by for a couple of months before putting it on a service contract because of lack of money.
Thank you so much for any consideration
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