Sharp Mx 3501 N Manual

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INTERIOR
(15) Toner cartridges
When the toner in a cartridge runs out, the cartridge must 
be replaced with a new cartridge of the same color.
The shape of the toner cartridge varies slightly by model.
☞REPLACING THE TONER CARTRIDGES (page 60)
(16) Fusing area
Heat is applied here to fuse the transferred image onto 
the paper.
(17) Transfer belt
During full color copying, the toner images of each of the 
four colors on each of the photoconductive drums are 
combined together on the transfer belt....

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AUTOMATIC DOCUMENT FEEDER
MX-3501N/4501N
(1) Paper feed rollerThis roller rotates to automatically feed the original.
(2) Document feeding area cover Open this cover to remove an original misfeed or clean 
the paper feed roller.
(3) Original guides These help ensure that the original is scanned correctly. 
Adjust the guides to the width of the original.
☞PLACING THE ORIGINAL  (page 33)
(4) Document feeder tray Place originals in this tray. 1-sided originals must be 
placed face up.
☞PLACING THE...

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CONNECTORS
(1) USB connecter (A type)This is used to connect a USB hub or USB memory 
device to the machine.
For the USB cable, use a shielded type cable.
(2) USB connecter (B type ) A computer can be connected to this connector to use 
the machine as a printer.
For the USB cable, use a shielded type cable.
(3) LAN connecter Connect the LAN cable to this connector when the 
machine is used on a network.
For the LAN cable, use a shielded type cable.
(4) Service-only connector
(5) Extension phone socket...

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OPERATION PANEL
(1) Touch panelMessages and keys appear in the touch panel display.
Touch the displayed keys to perform a variety of operations.
When a key is touched, a beep sounds and the selected 
item is highlighted. This provides confirmation as you 
perform an operation.
☞TOUCH PANEL  (page 11)
(2) Mode select keys and indicators Use these keys to change the mode displayed in the 
touch panel.
The indicator of a key lights  when the key is selected.
[DOCUMENT FILING] key
Press this key to switch...

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(10) [CLEAR ALL] key ( )
Press this key to return to the initial operation state.
Use this key when you wish to cancel all settings that 
have been selected and start operation from the initial 
state.
(11) [STOP] key ( )
Press this key to stop a copy job or scanning of an 
original.
(12) [BLACK & WHITE START] key ( )
Press this key to copy or scan an original in black and 
white. This key is also used to send a fax in fax mode.
(13) [COLOR START] key ( )
Press this key to copy or scan an original in...

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TOUCH PANEL
The touch panel (screen) shown in this manual is a descriptive image. The actual screen is slightly different.
Using the touch panel
Example 1
(1) Settings for each function are easily selected and canceled by touching the keys on the screen with your finger. 
When an item is selected, a beep will sound and the item will be highlighted to confirm the selection.
(2) Keys which are grayed out cannot be selected.
Example 2
(1) If a key is initially highlighted in a screen, the key is...

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PRINT/SEND STATUS (JOB STATUS)
This screen appears when the [JOB STATUS] key on the operation panel is pressed.
The screen shows lists of the jobs that are reserved and in progress, and jobs that have been completed. This screen is 
used to check jobs, move a job to the top of the job queue, or delete a job.
(1) Paper Empty display
Add paper.
When the status is Paper Empty, the specified size of 
paper for the job is not loaded in any of the trays. In this 
case, the job will be held until the...

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TURNING THE POWER ON AND OFF
The machine has two power switches. The main power switch is at the lower left after the front cover is opened. The 
other power switch is the [POWER] key ( ) on the operation panel at the top right.
Main power switch
When the main power switch is switched on, the main 
power indicator on the operation panel lights up.[POWER] key
Turning on the power
(1) Switch the main power switch to the On position.
(2) Press the [POWER] key ( ) to turn on the power.
Turning off the...

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ENERGY SAVE FUNCTIONS
This product has the following two energy save functions that conform to the Energy Star guidelines to help conserve 
natural resources and reduce environmental pollution.
Preheat Mode
Preheat mode automatically lowers the temperature of the fuser unit and thereby reduces power consumption if the 
machine remains in the standby state for the interval of time set in Preheat Mode in the system settings 
(administrator).
The machine automatically wakes up and returns to normal...

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USER AUTHENTICATION
When the administrator of the machine has enabled user authentication, one of two screens shown below will appear. If 
either screen appears, enter the user number or login name and password that you received from the administrator.
When controlled by user number When controlled by login name and password
(Different items will appear in the screen when LDAP 
authentication is used.)
AUTHENTICATION BY USER NUMBER
The following procedure is used to log in using a user number received...