Sharp MX 2300N User Manual

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IMPORTANT POINTS WHEN USING THE BYPASS TRAY
 When using plain paper other than SHARP standard paper or special types of paper other than 
SHARP-recommended transparency film, or are printing on the reverse side of previously used paper, the paper must 
be loaded one sheet at a time. Loading more than one sheet at a time will cause misfeeds.
 Before loading paper, straighten any curling in the paper.
 When adding paper, remove any paper remaining in the tray, combine it with the paper to be added, and reload as a 
single stack. If paper is added without removing the remaining paper, a misfeed may result.
 When using glossy paper, set the paper type to [Heavy Paper]. This will bring out the glossy quality of the paper.
Inserting paper
Inserting tab paper
When copying on tab paper, orient the paper so that the side with the tabs enters the machine last. The bottom side of 
the inserted paper will be printed on.
Place the tab paper and original as shown below.
When copying onto tab paper, insert the tab paper with the side to be copied on face down in the bypass tray.
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Select the bypass tray.
(1) Touch the paper size key of the bypass tray.
(2) Touch the [OK] key.
Do not place heavy objects on the bypass tray or press down on the tray.
A5, 7-1/4 x 10-1/2 or less size paper must be inserted in the horizontal 
orientation as shown at left.
OriginalTab paperCopy
Automatic document feederDocument glass
Use only tab paper that is made of paper. Tab sheets made of film or other material cannot be used.
OKOK
Plain
Plain
Plain
Plain
Recycled
Paper Select
A4A4
A4R
B4
A3
(2) (1)
1
2
3
4
5
Paper feed  
direction
1
2
3
4
5Leading edge 
of original1 
2 
3 
4 
5 
Face down
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Inserting transparency film
Inserting envelopes
When inserting envelopes in the bypass tray, set them in the orientation shown below.
Example of loading a envelope
Only the address side of an envelope can be printed on or copied on. Be sure to place the address side face down.
Important points when using envelopes
• Do not print or copy on both sides of the envelope. This may result in misfeeds or poor print quality.
 Restrictions apply to some types of envelopes. For more  information, consult a qualified service technician.
 Some operating environments may cause creasing, smudging, misfeeds, poor toner fusing, or machine failure.
 Do not use the following envelopes: Envelopes with metal clasps, plastic hooks, or ribbon hooks; envelopes closed with string, envelopes with windows 
or backing, envelopes with an uneven front surface due  to embossing, double-layer envelopes, envelopes with an 
adhesive for sealing, hand-made envelopes, envelopes with ai r inside, envelopes with creases or fold marks, torn 
or damaged envelopes
 Envelopes with an incorrectly aligned corner gluing positi on on the back cannot be used as creasing may result.
 Print quality is not guaranteed in the area 10 mm or 13/32 around the edges of  the envelope.
 Print quality is not guaranteed on parts of envelopes where there is a large 
step-like change of thickness, such as on four-layer parts or parts less than 3 
layers.
 Print quality is not guaranteed on envelopes having peel off flaps for sealing the 
envelopes.  Use SHARP-recommended transparency film. When inserting 
transparency film in the bypass tray, the rounded corner should be at 
the front left when the film is oriented horizontally, or at the far left 
when the film is  oriented vertically.
 When loading multiple sheets of transparency film in the bypass tray, 
be sure to fan the sheets several times before loading.
 When printing or copying on transparency film, be sure to remove  each sheet as it exits the machine.  Allowing sheets to stack in the 
output tray may re sult in curling.
Oriented
horizontallyOriented
vertically
Can be used
Cannot be used
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Fusing unit pressure adjusting levers
In some cases damage to the envelopes, colour deviations, or smudging may occur even if envelopes within the 
specifications are used. This problem may be alleviated by shifting the fusing unit pressure adjusting levers from their 
normal pressure position to the lower pressure position. Follow the procedure on the this page.
1
Pull out the right side cover.
While pushing up the open/close lever on the right side cover, 
gently open the cover.
2
Move the fusing unit pressure adjusting 
levers (two) to the lower pressure 
position as shown.
3
Close the right side cover.
Caution
The fusing unit is hot. Take care not to burn yourself when operating the fusing unit pressure adjusting levers.
Be sure to return the levers to the normal pressure position before printing or copying on paper other than envelopes. 
Otherwise, fusing problems, paper misfeeds, or equipment failure may occur.
AB
Normal 
position Lower pressure 
position
A: Front side of 
fusing unitB: Rear side of 
fusing unit
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This chapter explains how to place originals in the automatic document feeder and on the document glass.
PLACING THE ORIGINAL
PLACING ORIGINALS IN THE AUTOMATIC DOCUMENT 
FEEDER
This section explains how to place originals in the automatic document feeder.
Allowed original sizes
When a non-standard size original is placed in copy mode, see SPECIFYING THE ORIGINAL SIZE in the Copier 
Guide.
When a non-standard size  original is placed for a fax or scanner tr ansmission, see SPECIFYING THE SCAN SIZE OF 
THE ORIGINAL in the Facsimile Guide or Scanner Guide.
Allowed original weights
To scan originals from 35 g/m
2 to 49 g/m2 (9 Ibs. to 14 Ibs.), use Slow Scan Mode in the special modes. Scanning 
without using Slow Scan Mode may  result in original misfeeds.
When Slow Scan Mode is selected, automatic two-sided scanning is not possible.
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ORIGINALS
Minimum original sizeMaximum original size
Standard sizes
(minimum size that can  be automatically detected)
A5: 210 mm (width) x 148 mm (length)
8-1/2 (width) x 5-1/2 (length)
Non-standard sizes
(minimum size that can be specified manually)
131 mm (width) x 140 mm (length)
5-1/8 (width) x 5-1/2 (length)Standard sizes
(maximum size that can be  automatically detected)
A3: 297 mm (width) x 420 mm (length)
11 (width) x 17 (length)
A3W (12 x 18 size paper) cannot be used.
Non-standard sizes
(maximum size that can be specified manually)
Copy mode: 297 mm (width) x 432 mm (length)
In image send mode, up to 297 mm (width) x 800 mm (length) 
(11(width) x 13-1/2 (length)) is possible.
MX-3501N/4501N1-sided copying: 35 g/m2 to 128 g/m2 (9 Ibs. to 34 Ibs.)
2-sided copying: 50 g/m2 to 128 g/m2 (15 Ibs. to 34 Ibs.)
Models other than the above1-sided copying: 35 g/m2 to 128 g/m2 (9 Ibs. to 34 Ibs.)
2-sided copying: 50 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (15 Ibs. to 28 Ibs.)
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Make sure an original does not remain 
on the document glass.
Open the automatic document feeder, make sure that an 
original is not on the document glass, and then gently close the 
automatic document feeder.
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Mixed size originals (placing different sizes of originals together)
When using the automatic document feeder, originals of diffe rent sizes in the range of combinations shown below can 
be scanned together.
When scanning mixed sizes of originals, be sure to touch the [Mixed Size Original] key in the special modes and select 
[Same Width] or [Different Width].
The following combinations of original sizes can be used.
When the originals are the same width
Touch the [Mixed Size Original] key in the special modes 
and select [Same Width].
Allowed combinations of sizes
A3 and A4, B4 and B5, A4R and A5 (11 x 17 and 
8-1/2 x 11, 8-1/2 x 14 and 8-1/2 x 11R, 8-1/2 x 14 
and 5-1/2 x 8-1/2, 8-1/2 x 13 and 8-1/2 x 11R, 
8-1/2 x 13 and 5-1/2 x 8-1/2, 8-1/2 x 11R and 
5-1/2 x 8-1/2) When the originals are different widths
Touch the [Mixed Size Original] key in the special modes 
and select [Different Width].
Allowed combinations of sizes
A3 and B4, A3 and B5, A4 
and B4, A4 and B5, B4 and 
A4R, B4 and A5, B5 and A4R, B5 and A5 (11 x 17 and 
8-1/2 x 14, 11 x 17 and 8-1/2 x 13, 11 x 17 and 
5-1/2 x 8-1/2)
Combinations of sizes other than the above cannot be 
used for Different Width.
2-sided scanning is not possible when Different Width 
is selected. (except when using the MX-3501N/4501N)
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Adjust the original gu ides to the size of 
the originals.
3
Place the original.
Make sure the edges of the originals are even.
Insert the originals face up all the way into the document feeder 
tray.
Insert a number of originals th at does not exceed the indicator 
line on the document feeder tr ay. On the MX-3501N/4501N, a 
maximum of 150 sheets can be inserted. A maximum of 100 
sheets can be inserted in the automatic document feeder of 
other models.
1 1
Indicator 
line
A4 (8-1/2 x 11)
A3 (11 x 17)
Place the originals with the 
sides that are the same 
length aligned on the left.
A3 (11 x 17)
B4
(8-1/2 x 14) B4
(8-1/2 x 14)
Align the originals here 
in the document feeder 
tray.
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 Before inserting originals into the document feeder tray, be sure to remove any staples or paper clips.
 If originals have damp spots due to correction fluid, ink or pasteup glue, wait until the originals are dry before making 
copies. Otherwise the interior of the document feeder or the document glass may be soiled.
 Do not use the following originals. Incorrect original size detection, original misfeeds, and smudges may result.
Transparency film, tracing paper, carbon paper, thermal paper or 
originals printed with thermal transfer ink ribbon should not be fed 
through the document feeder. Originals to be fed through the 
feeder should not be damaged, crumpled, folded, loosely pasted 
together, or have cut-out holes. Originals with multiple punched 
holes other than two-hole or three-hole punched paper may not 
feed correctly.
 When using originals with two or three holes, place them so that the 
punched edge is at a position away from the feed slot.
Hole 
positions Feed slot
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PLACING THE ORIGINAL ON THE DOCUMENT GLASS
This section explains how to place the original on the document glass.
Allowed original sizes
When a non-standard size original is placed in copy 
mode, see SPECIFYING THE ORIGINAL SIZE in the 
Copier Guide.
When a non-standard size original is placed for a fax or 
scanner transmission, see SPECIFYING THE SCAN 
SIZE OF THE ORIGINAL in the Facsimile Guide or 
Scanner Guide.
Maximum original size
Standard sizes
A3: 297 mm (width) x 420 mm (length)
11 (width) x 17 (length)
Non-standard sizes
297 mm (width) x 432 mm (length)
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Open the automatic document feeder.
2
Place the original.
Place the original face down in the far left corner of the 
document glass.
The original should always be placed in the far left corner, 
regardless of the size.
Align the top left corner of the original with the tip of the   
mark.
 Do not place any objects under the original size detector.
Closing the automatic document feeder with an object underneath may damage the original size detector and 
prevent correct detection of the original size.
 If you are placing a small original on the document glass, it is convenient to place a blank sheet of A4 or B5 
(8-1/2 x 11 or 5-1/2 x 8-1/2) paper on top of the original.
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Close the automatic document feeder.
Original size 
detector
A4 or 8-1/2 x 11
B4 or 
8-1/2 x 14
A3 or 11 x 17
A5 or
5-1/2 x 8-1/2
B5A4R or 8-1/2 x 11RB5R
Document glass scale
markDocument glass scale
mark
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Placing a thick book
When scanning a thick book or other thick original, follow the steps below to press the book down.
(1) Push up the far side of the automatic 
document feeder.
The hinges supporting the automatic document feeder 
will release and the rear side of the automatic document 
feeder will rise.
(2) Gently close the automatic document 
feeder.(2)
(1)
Caution
Do not close the automatic document feeder suddenly. This may damage the automatic document feeder and your 
hand may become caught between the automatic document feeder and the machine.
Do not place your hands inside the automatic document feeder. Your hand may become caught between the automatic 
document feeder and the machine.
The automatic document feeder cannot be closed correctly in this state. To return the automatic document feeder to its 
normal state, open it completely and then close it.
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This chapter describes the peripheral devices that can be used with the machine and explains how to use the finisher 
and saddle stitch finisher.
PERIPHERAL DEVICES
Peripheral devices can be installed on the machine to increase its range of functionality.
The peripheral devices are generally optional, however, some models include certain peripheral devices as standard equipment.
(As of November, 2005)
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PERIPHERAL DEVICES
Product nameProduct numberDescription
Original coverMX-VRX1*1This holds down the original.
Reversing single pass feeder
(Automatic document feeder)MX-RPX1*1This automatically turns the original over to enable scanning of 
both sides.
Stand/1x500 sheet paper drawerMX-DEX1*2
Additional tray. A maximum 500 sheets of paper can be loaded 
in each tray.MX-DEX3*3
Stand/2x500 sheet paper drawerMX-DEX2*2
MX-DEX4*3
Large capacity trayMX-LCX1
Additional tray. A maximum of 3500 sheets of paper can be 
loaded in the tray.
To install the tray, a stand/1 x 500 sheet paper drawer or 
stand/2 x 500 sheet paper drawer is required.
Exit tray unit
(Right tray)MX-TRX1*2
This can be added to the right side of the machine.MX-TRX2*3
FinisherMX-FNX1Output device that enables the use of the staple function and 
offset function.
Punch module 
MX-PNX1A
Punches holes in copies and other output. Requires a finisher.MX-PNX1B
MX-PNX1C
MX-PNX1D
Saddle stitch finisherMX-FNX2
Output device that enables use of the staple function, offset 
function and pamphlet copy function.
To install the saddle stitch finisher, a stand/1 x 500 sheet paper 
drawer or stand/2 x 500 sheet paper drawer is required.
Paper pass unitMX-RBX1Required when a saddle stitch finisher is installed.
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*1Can be installed when using the MX-2300G/2700G.
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2Can be installed when using the MX-2300/2700 Series.
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3Can be installed when using the MX-3500/4500 Series.
Punch module 
AR-PN1A
Punches holes in copies and other output. Requires a saddle 
stitch finisher.AR-PN1B
AR-PN1C
AR-PN1D
Barcode font kitAR-PF1Adds barcode fonts to the machine.
Printer expansion kitMX-PBX1*1Adds a PCL6 or PCL5c printer function.
Network scanner expansion kitMX-NSX1*1Adds a network scanner function.
PS3 expansion kitMX-PKX1
Enables the machine to be used as a Postscript compatible 
printer.
To use the PS3 expansion kit on the MX-2300G/MX-2700G, the 
printer expansion kit is required.
Internet fax expansion kitMX-FWX1Enables Internet Fax.
Facsimile expansion kitMX-FXX1Adds a fax function.
256 MB expansion memory boardMX-SMX1*1
On the MX-2300G/MX-2700G, this memory is required to use 
any or all of the following kits: the printer expansion kit, the 
network scanner kit, the PS3 expansion kit, or the Internet fax 
expansion kit. On t he other models, this memory is not needed.
Some options may not be available in some countries and regions.
Product nameProduct numberDescription
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