Sharp Mx 3501 N Manual

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LOADING PAPER IN TRAY 5 (Large capacity 
tray)
The large capacity tray can hold up to 3500 sheets of 8-1/2 x 11 or A4 size paper (20 lbs. (80g/m2)).
The paper size of tray 5 can only be changed by a SHARP service technician.
For detailed information on the paper that can be loaded, see the specifications in the Safety Guide and Paper Tray 
Settings in the System Settings Guide.
1
Pull out tray 5.
Gently pull the tray out until it stops.
2
Fan the paper.
Before loading the paper, fan it well. If the...

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When you change the type of paper loaded in tray 5, change the paper type setting in Paper Tray Settings in the system 
settings. See the System Settings Guide to change the paper type setting.
System Settings: Paper Tray Settings
Change these settings when you change the type of paper loaded in the tray. 

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LOADING PAPER IN THE BYPASS TRAY
The bypass tray can be used to print and copy on plain paper, envelopes, label sheets, tab paper, and other special 
types of paper. Up to 100 sheets of paper can be loaded (up to 40 sheets of heavy paper) for continuous printing similar 
to the other trays.
For detailed information on the paper that can be loaded, see the specifications in the Safety Guide and Paper Tray 
Settings in the Syst em Settings Guide.
1
Open the bypass tray.
When loading paper larger than...

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4
Open the paper settings screen.
(1) Touch the [Job Detail Settings] key.
(2) Touch the [Paper Select] key.
5
Touch the paper type key of the bypass 
tray.
(A) Shows the size of paper loaded in the bypass tray.
(B) The currently selected paper type will be displayed.
6
Select the type of paper used in the 
bypass tray.
Select the paper type to be used.
7
Set the paper size.
To use a paper size used in China on the MX-2300/2700 
series, touch the [8K], [16K], or  [16KR] key to select the paper...

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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,...

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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...

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Fusing unit pressure adjusting levers
In some cases damage to the envelopes, color 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.
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Move the fusing...

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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...

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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...

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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...