Sharp Mx 3501 N Manual

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PLACEMENT ORIENTATION OF THE ORIGINAL
When an 8-1/2 x 11 (A4) original is placed in vertical orientation ( ), the image is automatically rotated 90 degrees 
and transmitted in horizontal orientation ( ) (Image rotation). If the original is placed in horizontal orientation ( ), it is 
transmitted in that orientation ( ) without being rotated.
AUTOMATIC REDUCTION OF THE TRANSMITTED 
IMAGE
If the width of the transmitted image is larger than the width of the paper in the receiving machine, the image will be 
automatically reduced to fit the receiving machines paper width.
Example: Reduced sizes and reduction ratios
8-1/2 x 11R and 5-1/2 x 8-1/2 (A4R, B5 and A5) size originals cannot be rotated for transmission.
System Settings for Fax (Administrator): Rotation Sending Setting (page 180)
The factory default setting is rotate before transmission. If this setting is disabled, the original will be transmitted in the 
orientation in which it is placed.
Transmitted image 
widthReceiving machines 
paper widthReduced sizeRatio
A3B4B41 : 0.84
11 x 17 (A3)8-1/2 x 14, 8-1/2 x 11 (A4)8-1/2 x 14, 8-1/2 x 11R (A4R)1 : 0.71
B4A4A4R1 : 0.84
System Settings for Fax (Administrator): Auto Reduction Sending Setting (page 180)
The factory default setting is automatic reduction enabled. If this setting is disabled, the image will be sent at full size and part 
of the image may be cut off.
Transmission
8-1/2 x 11R (A4R) 
image is transmitted. Rotated to 8-1/2 x 11R (A4R) 
orientation 8-1/2 x 11(A4) 
						

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TRANSMITTABLE ORIGINAL SIZES 
The following original sizes can be transmitted.
THE SIZE OF THE PLACED ORIGINAL
When a standard size original is placed, the original size is automatically detected and displayed in the base screen as 
the Scan size.
When the automatic original detection function is operating and the original is a non-standard size, the closest standard 
size may be displayed or the original size may not appear. In this event, manually set the correct original size.
☞ SPECIFYING THE SCAN SIZE OF THE ORIGINAL (page 31)
STANDARD SIZES
The standard sizes are set in Original Size Detector Setting in the system settings for Fax (administrator). The factory 
default setting is Inch-1.
List of original size detector settings
Minimum original sizeMaximum original size
Using the automatic document feeder8-1/2 (width) x 5-1/2 (length)
(A5: 210 mm (width) x 148 mm (length))
5-1/2 (width) x 8-1/2 (length)
(A5R: 148 mm (width) x 210 mm 
(length))11 (width) x 31-1/2* (length)
(297 mm (width) x 800 mm* (length))
* When transmitting a long original 
(page 31)
Using the document glass2-5/8 (width) x 2-5/8 (length)
(64 mm (width) x 64 mm (length))11 (width) x 17 (length)
(297 mm (width) x 432 mm (length))
SelectionsDetectable original sizes
Document glassDocument feeder tray (automatic document feeder)
AB-1A3, A4, A4R, A5, B4, B5, B5RA3, A4, A4R, A5, B4, B5, B5R, 8-1/2 x 11,
8-1/2 x 14, 11 x 17
AB-2A3, A4, A4R, A5, B5, B5R, 216 mm x 330 mm
(8-1/2 x 13)A3, A4, A4R, A5, B4, B5, B5R, 8-1/2 x 11, 
11 x 17, 216 mm x 330 mm (8-1/2 x 13)
AB-3A4, A4R, A5, B4, 8K, 16K, 16KRA3, A4, A4R, A5, B4, 8K, 16K, 16KR, 8-1/2 x 11, 
11 x 17, 216 mm x 330 mm (8-1/2 x 13)
Inch-111 x 17, 8-1/2 x 14, 8-1/2 x 11, 8-1/2 x 11R, 
5-1/2 x 8-1/211 x 17, 8-1/2 x 14, 8-1/2 x 11, 8-1/2 x 11R, 
5-1/2 x 8-1/2, A4, A3
Inch-211 x 17, 8-1/2 x 13 (216 mm x 330 mm), 
8-1/2 x 11, 8-1/2 x 11R, 5-1/2 x 8-1/211 x 17, 8-1/2 x 13 (216 mm x 330 mm), 
8-1/2 x 11, 8-1/2 x 11R, 5-1/2 x 8-1/2, A4, A3 
						

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WHEN THE LINE IS BUSY
If the line is busy when you send a fax, transmission will be re-attempted automatically after a preset interval. This 
function only operates in memory transmission mode. In direct transmission mode or manual transmission mode, the 
transmission will be canceled. Wait briefly and then try sending the fax again.
WHEN A COMMUNICATION ERROR OCCURS
If a communication error occurs or the other fax machine does not answer the call within a preset period of time, 
transmission will be re-attempted automatically after a preset interval. This function only operates in memory 
transmission mode.
To cancel transmission...
Cancel a transmission job in the job status screen.
☞CANCELING A FAX IN PROGRESS OR A RESERVED FAX (page 55)
System Settings for Fax (Administrator): Recall in Case of Line Busy (page 182)
This is used to set the number of recall attempts and the interval between attempts when the connection cannot be 
established because the line is busy. The factory default setting is 2 attempts at an interval of 3 minutes.
To cancel transmission...
Cancel a transmission job in the job status screen.
☞CANCELING A FAX IN PROGRESS OR A RESERVED FAX (page 55)
System Settings for Fax (Administrator): Recall in Case of Communication Error (page 182)
This is used to set the number of recall attempts and the interval between attempts when a transmission fails due to an error. 
The factory default setting is attempt at an interval of 3 minutes.  
						

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USING THE AUTOMATIC DOCUMENT 
FEEDER FOR TRANSMISSION
This section explains how to use the automatic document feeder to send a fax.
1
Place the originals face up in the 
document feeder tray with the edges 
aligned evenly.
Place the originals face up. Insert the originals all the way into 
the document feeder tray. The stack height must not be higher 
than the indicator line.
When sending a multi-page fax, the automatic document feeder and the document glass cannot both be used to scan 
the original pages.
2
Enter the destination fax number.
(1) Touch the [Address Book] key.
(2) Touch the one-touch key of the desired 
destination.
(3) Touch the [To] key.
☞CALLING UP A FAX NUMBER FROM THE ADDRESS 
BOOK (page 36)
If the fax number of the transmitting machine is not stored in a 
one-touch key in the Address Book, enter the fax number with 
the numeric keys.
☞ENTERING A FAX NUMBER WITH THE NUMERIC KEYS 
(page 35)
3
Press the [BLACK & WHITE START] key ( ).
Scanning begins.
When scanning is completed, the machine sounds a beep.
When scanning is completed, Job stored. will be displayed together with a job control number. This number can be 
used to locate the job in the Transaction Report or in the Image Sending Activity Report.
System Settings for Fax (Administrator): Scan Complete Sound Setting (page 176) 
The audible signal which indicates that scanning is completed (scan complete sound) can be selected.
To cancel scanning...
While Scanning original. appears in the display, press the [STOP] key ( ).
 If a fax is being received when the transmission operation is performed, the transmission will be reserved and transmitted 
after fax reception is completed.

If the memory becomes full while the originals are being scanned, a message will appear and scanning will stop. If Quick Online transmission 
is taking place, the originals that were scanned will be transmitted. If Quick Online is not operating, the transmission will be canceled.
1
1
Indicator 
line
Quick File
File
Special Modes
Sub Address
SpeakerResend
ScanSendAutoAddress BookFaxMode Switch
Direct TX
Memory TX
Auto Reception
Ready to send.
Image
Settings
Fax Memory:100%
 8 x111 
/
 2
(1)
Sub Address
Global
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CCC CCCDDD DDD
BBB BBB
FFF FFF
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ
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USING THE AUTOMATIC DOCUMENT FEEDER TO 
SEND A FAX IN DIRECT TRANSMISSION MODE
1
Place the originals face up in the 
document feeder tray with the edges 
aligned evenly.
Place the originals face up. Insert the originals all the way into 
the document feeder tray. The stack height must not be higher 
than the indicator line.
2
Touch the [Direct TX] key.
3
Enter the destination fax number.
(1) Touch the [Address Book] key.
(2) Touch the one-touch key of the desired 
destination.
(3) Touch the [To] key.
☞CALLING UP A FAX NUMBER FROM THE ADDRESS 
BOOK (page 36)
If the fax number of the transmitting machine is not stored in a 
one-touch key in the Address Book, enter the fax number with 
the numeric keys.
☞ENTERING A FAX NUMBER WITH THE NUMERIC KEYS 
(page 35)
4
Press the [BLACK & WHITE START] key 
().
Transmission begins.
To cancel transmission...
While Dialing. Press [ ] to cancel appears or while transmission is in progress, press the [STOP] key ( ).
1
1
Indicator 
line
Quick File
File
Special Modes
Sub Address
SpeakerResend
ScanSendAutoAddress BookFaxMode Switch
Direct TX
Memory TX
Auto Reception
Ready to send.
Image
Settings
Fax Memory:100%
 8 x111 
/
 2
SpeakerResend
ScanSendAuto
Quick File
File
Special Modes
Sub Address
Address BookFaxMode SwitchImage
Settings
Direct TX
Memory TX
Auto ReceptionFax Memory:100%
 8 x111 
/
 2
Ready to send.
(1)
Sub Address
Global
AAA AAA
EEE EEE
CCC CCCDDD DDD
BBB BBB
FFF FFF
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ
1/1
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Settings
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 Only one destination can be entered.
 The following functions cannot be used with direct transmission:
Programs, timer transmission, 2in1, Card Shot, Job Build, Polling Memory, File, Quick File, Two-Sided Scanning
 Resending will not take place when a direct transmission is not successful due to a communication error or other reason.
 If a fax transmission is already in progress when the direct transmission operation is performed, the direct transmission will 
wait until the previous transmission is finished. When the previous transmission is completed, the direct transmission will 
begin. While the direct transmission is waiting, the [JOB STATUS] key can be pressed to display the job status screen. No 
other operations are possible.
☞5. CHECKING THE STATUS OF FAX JOBS (page 48) 
						

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USING THE DOCUMENT GLASS FOR 
TRANSMISSION
To fax a thick original or other original that cannot be fed through the automatic document feeder, open the automatic 
document feeder and place the original on the document glass.
1
Open the automatic document feeder, 
place the original face down on the 
document glass, and then gently close 
the automatic document feeder.
 Align the corner of the original with the tip of the arrow mark 
on the document glass scale.
 Place the original in the appropriate position for its size as 
shown above.
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 plate and prevent correct detection of the document size.
 When faxing a multi-page original, scan each page in order starting from the first page.
 When sending a multi-page fax, the automatic document feeder and the document glass cannot both be used to 
scan the original pages.
2
Enter the destination fax number.
(1) Touch the [Address Book] key.
(2) Touch the one-touch key of the desired 
destination.
(3) Touch the [To] key.
☞CALLING UP A FAX NUMBER FROM THE ADDRESS 
BOOK (page 36)
If the fax number of the transmitting machine is not stored in the 
Address Book, enter the fax number with the numeric keys.
☞ENTERING A FAX NUMBER WITH THE NUMERIC KEYS 
(page 35)
Original size 
detector
8-1/2 x 11R
8-1/2 x 115-1/2 x 8-1/211 x 178-1/2 x 14
Document glass scale
markDocument glass scale
mark
Quick File
File
Special Modes
Sub Address
SpeakerResend
ScanSendAutoAddress BookFaxMode Switch
Direct TX
Memory TX
Auto Reception
Ready to send.
Image
Settings
Fax Memory:100%
 8 x111 
/
 2
(1)
Sub Address
Global
AAA AAA
EEE EEE
CCC CCCDDD DDD
BBB BBB
FFF FFF
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ
1/1
Frequent Use
Condition 
Settings
Address Review
CcTo
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(2)(3) 
						

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3
Press the [BLACK & WHITE START] key 
().
Scanning begins.
4
If you have another page to scan, 
change pages and then press the 
[BLACK & WHITE START] key ( ).
Repeat until all originals have been scanned.
 The resolution and exposure can be changed for each original that is scanned.
 If no action is taken for one minute, scanning automatically ends and the transmission is reserved.
5
Touch the [Read-End] key.
A beep sounds.
Open the automatic document feeder and remove the original.
 When scanning is completed, Job stored. will be displayed together with a job control number.
This number can be used to locate the job in the Transaction Report or in the Image Sending Activity Report.
 If no action is taken for one minute after the confirmation screen appears, scanning automatically ends and the 
transmission is reserved.
To cancel transmission...
Press the [STOP] key ( ) before the [Read-End] key is pressed.
 If a fax is being received when the transmission operation is performed, the transmission will be reserved and transmitted 
after fax reception is completed.
 If the memory becomes full while the originals are being scanned, a message will appear and transmission will be 
canceled.
Place next original.       (Pg.No.x)
Press [Start].
When finished, press [Read-End]
Read-End 
						

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USING THE DOCUMENT GLASS TO SEND A FAX IN 
DIRECT TRANSMISSION MODE
When sending a fax from the document glass in direct transmission mode, only one page can be transmitted.
1
Open the automatic document feeder, 
place the original face down on the 
document glass, and then gently close 
the automatic document feeder.
 Align the corner of the original with the tip of the arrow mark 
on the document glass scale.
 Place the original in the appropriate position for its size as 
shown above.
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 plate and prevent correct detection of the document size.
2
Touch the [Direct TX] key.
Original size 
detector
8-1/2 x 11R
8-1/2 x 115-1/2 x 8-1/211 x 178-1/2 x 14
Document glass scale
markDocument glass scale
mark
Quick File
File
Special Modes
Sub Address
SpeakerResend
ScanSendAutoAddress BookFaxMode Switch
Direct TX
Memory TX
Auto Reception
Ready to send.
Image
Settings
Fax Memory:100%
 8 x111 
/
 2 
						

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3
Enter the destination fax number.
(1) Touch the [Address Book] key.
(2) Touch the one-touch key of the desired 
destination.
(3) Touch the [To] key.
☞CALLING UP A FAX NUMBER FROM THE ADDRESS 
BOOK (page 36)
If the fax number of the transmitting machine is not stored in the 
Address Book, enter the fax number with the numeric keys.
☞ENTERING A FAX NUMBER WITH THE NUMERIC KEYS 
(page 35)
Only one destination can be entered. A one-touch key in which multiple destinations are stored (group key) cannot be 
used.
4
Press the [BLACK & WHITE START] key 
().
Transmission begins.
To cancel transmission...
While Dialing. Press [ ] to cancel appears in the display, press the [STOP] key ( ).
 The following functions cannot be used with direct transmission:
Programs, timer transmission, 2in1, Card Shot, Job Build, Polling Memory, File, Quick File, Two-Sided Scanning
 Resending will not take place when a direct transmission is not successful due to a communication error or other reason.
 If a fax transmission is already in progress when the direct transmission operation is performed, the direct transmission will 
wait until the previous transmission is finished. When the previous transmission is completed, the direct transmission will 
begin. While the direct transmission is waiting, the [JOB STATUS] key can be pressed to display the job status screen. No 
other operations are possible.
☞5. CHECKING THE STATUS OF FAX JOBS (page 48)
SpeakerResend
ScanSendAuto
Quick File
File
Special Modes
Sub Address
Address BookFaxMode SwitchImage
Settings
Direct TX
Memory TX
Auto ReceptionFax Memory:100%
 8 x111 
/
 2
Ready to send.
(1)
Sub Address
Global
AAA AAA
EEE EEE
CCC CCCDDD DDD
BBB BBB
FFF FFF
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ
1/1
Frequent Use
Condition 
Settings
Address Review
CcTo
Sort Address
(2)(3)