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REPLACING THE TONER CARTRIDGES
When toner runs lower than 25%, ( ) appears in the display. When toner runs even lower, (  Toner 
supply is low.) appears. It is recommended that you keep a set of new toner cartridges so that you can replace them 
quickly when toner runs out.
1
Open the front cover.
Locations of colour toner cartridges
(A): Yellow (B): Magenta
(C): Cyan (D): Black
Ready to scan for copy.
(                 Toner supply is low.)
Change the toner cartridge.
(                ) Ready to scan for copy.
(               )
Colours that are running low or have run out of toner are indicated in ( ).
:Yellow   : Magenta    : Cyan   : Black
Replace the toner cartridges of the indicated colours.
YMCBk
If you continue to use the toner cartridge, the toner will eventually run out, the machine will stop and the following message will 
appear. When toner runs lower than 25%, a message similar to the following will appear.
When toner runs even lower, a message similar to the following will appear.
Depending on your conditions of usage, the colour may change 
or the output may become faint.
MX-3500/4500 Series
(C) (B) (A) (D)
MX-2300/2700 Series
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2
Pull the toner cartridge toward you.
Raise the toner cartridge lever and gently pull the toner 
cartridge horizontally toward you.
When pulling out the toner cartridge, pull it out gently. If the 
cartridge is pulled out abruptly, toner may spill out.
Example: Replacing the yellow toner cartridgeHold the toner cartridge with both hands as shown and pull it 
out of the machine.
3
Remove a new toner cartridge from its 
package and shake it horizontally five or 
six times.
When shaking the toner cartridge, be sure to shake with the 
protective material inserted in the cartridge.
4
Remove the protective material from the 
new toner cartridge.
Hold the toner cartridge firmly while removing the protective 
material.
After the protective material has been removed, do not point 
the toner cartridge down or shake it.
5
Insert the new toner cartridge 
horizontally.
Align the cartridge with the insert hole as shown and then push 
the cartridge in until it clicks into place.
A toner cartridge of a different colour cannot be installed. Be sure to install a toner cartridge of the same colour.
6
Push the cartridge in until it locks 
securely in place.
Push the cartridge firmly in until it clicks into place.
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7
Close the front cover.
After the toner cartridge is replaced, the machine automatically 
enters image adjustment mode.
Caution
Do not throw a toner cartridge into a fire. Toner may fly and cause burns.
Store toner cartridges out of the reach of small children.
If a toner cartridge other than a SHARP-recommended toner cartridge is used, the machine may not attain full quality 
and performance and there is a risk of damage to the machine. Be sure to use a SHARP-recommended toner cartridge.
 If any one of the toner colours runs out (including black toner), colour copying will not be possible. If Y, M, or C toner runs 
out but Bk toner remains, black and white copying will still be possible.
 Keep the used toner cartridge in a plastic bag (do not discard it). The service technician will collect the used toner cartridge 
at the time of maintenance.
 To view the approximate amount of toner remaining, hold down the [COPY] key during copying, printing, or when the 
machine is idle. The percentage of toner remaining will appear in the display while you hold down the key. When the 
percentage falls to 25-0%, obtain a new toner cartridge and keep it ready for replacement.
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REPLACING THE WASTE TONER BOX
The waste toner box collects residual toner that is produced during printing. When the used toner box is full, the display 
will show Replace used toner container.. Follow the procedure below to replace the used toner box.
1
Open the front cover.
2
Release the used waste toner box.
Press the waste toner box release button.
The waste toner box will fall forw ard as shown at left. Wait until 
the box comes to a stop.
Keep the replacement cleaner that has not been used.
Store it at the top of  the waste toner box.
3
Remove the waste toner box. 
Hold the box by both hands and lift it up slowly.
If the waste toner box falls too far forward, it will not be possible 
to remove it. (Remove the box  when it is at an angle of about 
30 degrees.)
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4
Place the box on a flat surface.
Place a sheet of newspaper on the surface before placing the 
box.
Do not point the holes down as used toner will spill out.
5
Remove the seals around the holes.
Grasp the edge of each seal and pull it out toward you. 
There are 5 seals. Remove all of the seals.
6
Plug the holes.
Grasp the edge of each black seal and insert it into a hole in the 
box to plug the hole. 
 There are 5 seals. Plug all of the holes.
 Do not discard the waste toner box. Place it in a plastic bag and keep it until your service technician comes to 
perform maintenance. Your service technician will collect the waste toner box.
7
Install the new waste toner box.
Insert the box from above at a slant. (The direction opposite to 
when you removed it.)
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8
Push the waste toner box into the 
machine.
Push the box in until it clicks into place.
9
Close the front cover.
Caution
Do not throw a waste toner box into a fire. Toner may fly and cause burns.
Store waste toner box out of the reach of small children.
When replacing the waste toner box, be aware that it may soil your clothes or the place where you remove it.
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This chapter explains the text entry screen.
FUNCTIONS OF THE MAIN KEYS
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ENTERING TEXT
KeyDescription
   
   This changes the text entry screen from the lower case screen to the upper case screen. The upper case screen will 
continue to appear until the [Caps] key is touched again so that it is no longer highlighted. The [Caps] key is 
convenient when you wish to enter all capital letters. (This key will vary depending on your country or region.)
 
This key temporarily changes the keys in the text entry screen to upper case when lower case letters 
appear, or to lower case when upper case letters appear.
Touch a letter key after touching the [Shift] key to enter that letter. After the letter is entered, the [Shift] 
key will no longer be highlighted and the original text entry screen will appear. 
The [Shift] key is convenient when you only need to enter one upper case letter or one lower case letter, 
or when you need to enter one of the symbols assigned to the numeric keys. 
To cancel selection of the [Shift] key, touch the [Shift] key again. The [Shift] key will no longer be 
highlighted. (This key will vary depending on your country or region.)
 Touch this key to enter a line break when entering the body text of an e-mail message. (This key will 
vary depending on your country or region.)
Touch this key to delete the characters to the left of the cursor one character at a time.
Touch this key to change the entry mode.
When this key is touched, the [Characters] key, [Symbols] key, and [Other Language] key appear. Touch 
one of the keys to select a different entry mode.
☞CHANGING THE ENTRY MODE (page 67)
Touch this key to enter a space between letters.
This temporarily changes the entry screen to the accented letter and symbol entry screen. Touch a letter 
key after touching the [AltGr] key to enter that letter. After the letter is entered, the [AltGr] key will no 
longer be highlighted and the original text entry screen will appear.
To cancel selection of the [AltGr] key, touch the [AltGr] key again. The [AltGr] key will no longer be highlighted.
 These keys move the cursor left and right.
 These keys move the cursor to the line above or below the current line during entry of the body text of an 
e-mail message.
Touch this key to return to the previous setting screen without entering text.
Touch this key to enter the text that currently appears and return to the previous setting screen.
 Some keys described above may not appear in certain key layouts or in the keyboards of certain countries or regions.

  in the text entry screen indicates how many characters can be entered. A number of characters greater than   cannot be entered.
 On some keyboards that show the English alphabet, the [AltGr] screen continues to appear until the [AltGr] key is touched 
to remove the highlighting.
 The   key is only displayed in limited countries and regions. The   key is a shortcut key to switch the 
keyboard between the language of your region and English.
Caps
Shift
Enter
Mode
Space
AltGr
Cancel
OK
ABC/abcABC/abc
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CHANGING THE ENTRY MODE
Touch the [Mode] key to temporarily change the key layout of the keyboard to a different language. Select the desired 
key layout from the following keys.
[Characters] key
Touch this key to select character entry mode.
[Symbols] key
Touch this key to select symbol entry mode. Symbol mode is used to enter symbols and accented letters.
[Other Language] key
Touch this key to temporarily change the key layout of character entry mode to a different language. Select the key 
layout that you wish to use.
ENTERING TEXT FROM AN EXTERNAL KEYBOARD
An external keyboard can only be used as a alternative for the text entry screen that appears in the machines touch 
panel.
The layout of the keys in the text entry screen in the touch panel differs slightly from the layout of the keys on the 
external keyboard.
Use a SHARP-recommended external keyboard.
For the recommended keyboards, please contact your dealer or nearest authorised service representative.
 The key layouts that can be selected vary depending on your country or region.
 The key layouts that can be selected vary depending on the language selected in Display Language Setting in the 
system settings (administrator).
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