Sharp Mx 3501 N Manual

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1st screen
(1) [Margin Shift] key
Use this to shift the image on the paper to create binding 
margins.
☞ADDING MARGINS (Margin Shift) (page 59)
(2) [Erase] key
This is used to erase peripheral shadows that occur 
when making copies of books and thick originals.
☞ERASING PERIPHERAL SHADOWS (Erase) (page 61)
(3) [Dual Page Copy] key
This is used to make separate copies of the left and right 
pages of a book or other bound document.
☞COPYING EACH FACING PAGE OF A BOUND 
DOCUMENT (Dual Page Copy) (page 63)
(4) [Pamphlet Copy] key
This is used to make pamphlet-style copies of 1-sided or 
2-sided originals.
☞MAKING COPIES IN PAMPHLET FORMAT 
(Pamphlet Copy) (page 65)(5) [Job Build] key
When you have a very large number of originals, this can 
be used to scan the originals in separate sets.
☞COPYING A LARGE NUMBER OF ORIGINALS AT 
ONCE (Job Build) (page 69)
(6) [Tandem Copy] key
Two machines connected to the same network can be 
used to run a large copy job in parallel.
☞USING TWO MACHINES TO COPY A LARGE 
NUMBER OF ORIGINALS (Tandem Copy) (page 71)
(7) [OK] key
Touch this to close the special modes screen.
(8) /  keys
Touch these to switch through the special modes 
screens.
2nd screen
(1) [Covers/Inserts] key
Front covers, back covers, and inserts can be added. 
The covers and inserts can be copied on.
☞USING A DIFFERENT PAPER TYPE FOR COVERS 
(Covers/Inserts) (page 74)
(2) [Transparency Inserts] key
Inserts can be automatically inserted between sheets of 
transparency film.
☞ADDING INSERTS WHEN COPYING ON 
TRANSPARENCY FILM (Transparency Inserts) (page 85)
(3) [Multi Shot] key
Multiple original pages can be copied onto a single sheet 
of paper in a uniform layout.
☞COPYING MULTIPLE PAGES ONTO ONE SHEET 
OF PAPER (Multi Shot) (page 88)(4) [Book Copy] key
Books and other bound originals can be copied pamphlet 
style.
☞COPYING A PAMPHLET (Book Copy) (page 91)
(5) [Tab Copy] key
Use this to copy onto the tabs of tab paper.
☞COPYING CAPTIONS ONTO TAB PAPER (Tab 
Copy) (page 95)
(6) [Card Shot] key
The front and reverse sides of a card can be copied onto 
one sheet of paper.
☞COPYING BOTH SIDES OF A CARD ON ONE 
SHEET OF PAPER (Card Shot) (page 99)
Special ModesOK
1/4Margin Shift
Pamphlet Copy
Erase
Tandem
Copy
Dual Page
Copy
Job
Build
(4)(5)(6) (1) (2) (3)
(7)
(8)
Special ModesOK
2/4Covers/Inserts
Book Copy
Transparency 
InsertsMulti Shot
Tab CopyCard Shot
(4)(5)(6) (2) (3) (1) 
						

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3rd screen
(1) [Stamp] key
Use this to print the date, a stamp, the page number 
and/or text on copies.
☞PRINTING THE DATE AND A STAMP ON COPIES 
(Stamp) (page 102)
(2) [Image Edit] key
Touch this key to display the image edit menu screen. 
This allows you to select special image editing functions.
☞[Image Edit] KEY AND [Color Adjustments] KEY 
(page 57)
(3) [Color Adjustments] key
Touch this key to display the color adjustment menu 
screen. This allows you to select special color adjustment 
functions when making color copies.
☞[Image Edit] KEY AND [Color Adjustments] KEY 
(page 57)(4) [Quick File] key
This saves a job in the Quick File folder of the document 
filing function. For more information on Quick File, see 
the Document Filing Guide.
(5) [File] key
This saves a job in a folder of the document filing 
function. For more information on File, see the Document 
Filing Guide.
(6) [Proof Copy] key
This feature prints only one set of copies, regardless of 
how many sets have been specified. After the first set is 
checked for errors, the remaining sets can be printed.
☞CHECKING COPIES BEFORE PRINTING (Proof 
Copy) (page 151)
4th screen
(1) [Mixed Size Original] key
This is used to make copies of mixed size originals. The 
mixed size originals can be inserted together in the 
automatic document feeder.
☞COPYING ORIGINALS OF DIFFERENT SIZES 
(Mixed Size Original) (page 154)(2) [Slow Scan Mode] key
This is used to copy thin-paper originals using the 
automatic document feeder.
☞COPYING THIN ORIGINALS (Slow Scan Mode) 
(page 157)
Special ModesOK
Stamp
Quick File
Image Edit
File
Color 
Adjustments
Proof Copy
3/4
(4)(5)(6) (2) (3)
(1)
Special ModesOK
4/4Mixed Size
OriginalSlow Scan
Mode
(2) (1)
Special modes can generally be combined with other special modes, however, there are some combinations that are not 
possible. If a prohibited combination of special modes is selected, a message will appear on the touch panel. 
						

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[Image Edit] KEY AND [Color Adjustments] KEY
A menu screen appears when the [Image Edit] key or [Color Adjustments] key is touched in the 3rd special modes screen.
Image edit menu screen
(1) [Photo Repeat] key
This prints repeated copies of a photo on a single sheet 
of paper.
☞REPEATING PHOTOS ON A COPY (Photo Repeat) 
(page 124)
(2) [Multi-Page Enlargement] key
This enlarges an original image and prints it as a 
composite image using multiple sheets of paper.
☞CREATING A LARGE POSTER (Multi-Page 
Enlargement) (page 127)
(3) [Mirror Image] key
This is used to print a mirror image of the original.
☞REVERSING THE IMAGE (Mirror Image) (page 130)(4) [11x17 Full Bleed] key
This is used to copy an entire 11 x 17 (A3) original at 
full size without the cutting off the edges.
☞COPYING AN 11 x 17 SIZE ORIGINAL WITHOUT 
CUTTING OFF THE EDGES (11x17 Full Bleed) 
(page 132)
(5) [Centering] key
This is used to center the copied image on the paper.
☞COPYING IN THE CENTER OF THE PAPER 
(Centering) (page 135)
(6) [B/W Reverse] key
This is used to reverse black and white in a copy to 
create a negative image. This function can only be used 
for black and white copying.
☞REVERSING BLACK AND WHITE IN A COPY (B/W 
Reverse) (page 137)
Color adjustments menu screen
(1) [RGB Adjust] key
This is used to strengthen or weaken one of the three 
primary colors, red (R), green (G), or blue (B).
☞ADJUSTING RED/GREEN/BLUE IN COPIES (RGB 
Adjust) (page 139)
(2) [Sharpness] key
This is used to sharpen an image or make it softer.
☞ADJUSTING THE SHARPNESS OF AN IMAGE 
(Sharpness) (page 141)
(3) [Suppress background] key
This is used to suppress unwanted light background 
areas on copies.
☞WHITENING FAINT COLORS IN COPIES 
(Suppress Background) (page 143)(4) [Color Balance] key
The color, tone, and density of color copies can be 
adjusted.
☞ADJUSTING THE COLOR (Color Balance) (page 
145)
(5) [Brightness] key
This is used to adjust the brightness of color images.
☞ADJUSTING THE BRIGHTNESS OF A COPY 
(Brightness) (page 147)
(6) [Intensity] key
This is used to adjust the intensity (saturation) of color 
images.
☞ADJUSTING THE INTENSITY OF A COPY 
(Intensity) (page 149)
11x17
Full BleedCenteringB/W
Reverse
Mirror
ImageMulti-Page 
EnlargementPhoto Repeat
Image EditOK
Special ModesOK
Stamp
Quick File
Image Edit
File
Color 
Adjustments
Proof Copy
3/4
(1)(2)(3)
(4)(5)(6)
RGB Adjust
Color Balance
Sharpness
Brightness
Suppress
Background
Intensity
Color  
AdjustmentsOK
Special ModesOK
Stamp
Quick File
Image Edit
File
Color 
Adjustments
Proof Copy
3/4
(1)(2)(3)
(4)(5)(6) 
						

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[OK] keys in the special modes screen
Two [OK] keys may appear in the special modes screen. The [OK] keys are used as follows:
(A) Enter the selected special mode settings and return to the base screen of copy mode or to the job detail settings 
screen.
(B) Enter the selected special mode settings and return to the special modes menu screen. Touch this key when you 
wish to continue selecting other special mode settings.
Checking which special modes are selected
When one or more special modes are selected, the   
key appears in the base screen.The   key can be touched to display a list of the 
selected special modes.
Special Modes
Erase
OK
OKCancel
Edge
1/2(0  1)
inch
Center
EraseEdge
EraseEdge+Center
Erase
(A)
(B)
Ready to scan for copy.
2-Sided CopyOriginal 8 x111 
/
 2
0
Output
Special Modes
File
Quick File
Full ColorColor Mode
2.3.4.
1.8 x11R8 x1411x17
8 x11AutoExposure
100%Copy Ratio
Job Detail
Settings
1 
/
 2
1 
/
 2 1 
/
 28 x11Plain1 
/
 2
Function Review
Margin ShiftShift:Right
Front:1/2inch/Back:1/2inch
OK
1/3:
EraseEdge:1/2inch
Center:1/2inch:
Covers/InsertsFront:2-Sided/Back:Insert
Insertion A:10Page/B:10Page: 
						

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ADDING MARGINS (Margin Shift)
This function is used to shift the copy image right, left or down to adjust the margin.
This is convenient when you wish to bind the copies with a string or in a binder.
Shifting the image to the right so the copies can be bound at the left edge with a string
Margin shift positions
11
Not using margin shiftUsing margin shift
The punch holes cut off 
part of the imageThe image is shifted to the 
right to allow space for the 
string holes so the image is 
not cut off.
11
1
Place the original.
Place the original face up in the document feeder tray, or face 
down on the document glass.
2
Touch the [Special Modes] key.
3
Touch the [Margin Shift] key.
Left edgeRight edgeTop edge
1 1
Ready to scan for copy.
2-Sided CopyOriginal 8 x111 
/
 2
0
Output
Special Modes
File
Quick File
Full ColorColor Mode
2.3.4.
1.8 x11R8 x1411x17
8 x11AutoExposure
100%Copy Ratio
Job Detail
Settings
1 
/
 2
1 
/
 2 1 
/
 28 x11Plain1 
/
 2
Special ModesOK
1/4Margin Shift
Pamphlet Copy
Erase
Tandem
Copy
Dual Page
Copy
Job
Build 
						

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4
Set the margin shift.
(1) Touch the margin shift position.
Select one of the three positions.
(2) Set the amount of the margin shift with 
.
 0 to 1 (0 mm to 20 mm) can be entered.
(3) Touch the [OK] key.
You will return to the base screen of copy mode.
5
Press the [COLOR START] key ( ) 
or the [BLACK & WHITE START] key 
().
Copying will begin.
 If the originals were placed in the document feeder tray, the 
originals are copied.
 If you are using the document glass, copy each page one 
page at a time. If you are using the sort function or other 
function that requires all originals to be scanned before the 
copies are printed, you must use the same [START] key that 
you used to scan the first original to scan each of the 
remaining originals.
To cancel scanning of the original and copying...
Press the [STOP] key ( ).
Rotation copy cannot be used in combination with margin shift.
To cancel the margin shift setting...
Touch the [Cancel] key in the screen of step 4.
System Settings (Administrator): Initial Margin Shift Setting
The default margin shift setting can be set from 0 to 1 (0mm to 20 mm). The factory default setting is 1/2 (10 mm).
Special Modes
Margin Shift
OK
OKCancel
RightLeftDownSide 1Side 2(0  1)
inch(0  1)
inch1/21/2
(1)(2)(3)
or 
						

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ERASING PERIPHERAL SHADOWS (Erase)
The erase function is used to erase shadows around the edges of copies that occur when copying thick originals or 
books.
When a thick book is copied...
Erase modes
Shadows appear here
Not using the erase 
functionUsing the erase 
function
Shadows appear on the 
copy.Shadows do not appear on 
the copy.
1
Place the original.
Place the original face up in the document feeder tray, or face 
down on the document glass.
2
Touch the [Special Modes] key.
Edge erase Center erase Edge + Center erase
1 1
Ready to scan for copy.
2-Sided CopyOriginal 8 x111 
/
 2
0
Output
Special Modes
File
Quick File
Full ColorColor Mode
2.3.4.
1.8 x11R8 x1411x17
8 x11AutoExposure
100%Copy Ratio
Job Detail
Settings
1 
/
 2
1 
/
 2 1 
/
 28 x11Plain1 
/
 2 
						

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3
Touch the [Erase] key.
4
Select the erase settings.
(1) Touch the desired erase mode.
Select one of the three positions.
(2) Set the erasure width with  .
0 to 1 (0 mm to 20 mm) can be entered.
(3) Touch the [OK] key.
You will return to the base screen of copy mode.
5
Press the [COLOR START] key ( ) 
or the [BLACK & WHITE START] key 
().
Copying will begin.
 If the originals were placed in the document feeder tray, the 
originals are copied.
 If you are using the document glass, copy each page one 
page at a time. If you are using the sort function or other 
function that requires all originals to be scanned before the 
copies are printed, you must use the same [START] key that 
you used to scan the first original to scan each of the 
remaining originals.
To cancel scanning of the original and copying...
Press the [STOP] key ( ).
When the erase function is used, erase takes place at the edges of the original image. If you also use a ratio setting, the 
erase width will change according to the selected ratio. For example, if the erase width setting is 1 (20 mm) and the copy is 
reduced to 50%, the erase width will be 1/2 (10 mm).
To cancel the erase setting...
Touch the [Cancel] key in the screen of step 4.
System Settings (Administrator): Erase Width Adjustment
The default erase width can be set from 0 to 1 (0 mm to 20 mm). The factory default setting is 1/2 (10 mm).
Special ModesOK
1/4Margin Shift
Pamphlet Copy
Erase
Tandem
Copy
Dual Page
Copy
Job
Build
Special Modes
Erase
OK
OKCancel
Edge
1/2
Center
EraseEdge
EraseEdge+Center
Erase(0  1)
inch
(2)(1)(3)
or 
						

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COPYING EACH FACING PAGE OF A 
BOUND DOCUMENT (Dual Page Copy)
The dual page copy function produces separate copies of 2 document pages placed side by side on the document 
glass. This function is useful when making copies of the facing pages of a book or other bound document.
Copying the facing pages of a book or bound document
1
Place the original on the document 
glass.
Place the original with the page that you wish to copy first on the 
right. Align the centerline of the original with the size mark.
2
Select 8-1/2 x 11 (A4) size paper.
3
Touch the [Special Modes] key.
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56Book or bound document
The facing pages are separated 
into 2 copy pages.
Size mark
8-1/2 x 11 (A4)11 x 17 (A3)
Centerline of original
A4The page on this side 
is copied first.81   
/ 
 2
Ready to scan for copy.
2-Sided CopyOriginal11x17
0
Output
Special Modes
File
Quick File
Full ColorColor Mode
2.3.4.
1.8 x11R8 x1411x17
8 x11AutoExposure
100%Copy Ratio
Job Detail
Settings
1 
/
 2
1 
/
 2 1 
/
 28 x11Plain1 
/
 2
Paper SelectOK
8 x11
Plain
Plain
Plain
8 x11R
8 x14
11x17
1 
/
 2
1 
/
 2
Plain 8 x111 
/
 2
1 
/
 2
Plain
Auto
Image
Ready to scan for copy.
2-Sided CopyOriginal
0
Output
Special Modes
File
Quick File
Full ColorColor Mode
2.3.4.
1.8 x11R8 x1411x17
8 x11AutoExposure
100%Copy Ratio
Job Detail
Settings
1 
/
 2
1 
/
 2 1 
/
 28 x11Plain1 
/
 2
11x17 
						

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4
Select Dual Page Copy.
(1) Touch the [Dual Page Copy] key so that it is 
highlighted.
(2) Touch the [OK] key.
You will return to the base screen of copy mode.
5
Press the [COLOR START] key ( ) 
or the [BLACK & WHITE START] key 
().
Copying will begin.
If you are using the document glass, copy each page one page 
at a time. If you are using the sort function or other function that 
requires all originals to be scanned before the copies are 
printed, you must use the same [START] key that you used to 
scan the first original to scan each of the remaining originals.
To cancel scanning of the original and copying...
Press the [STOP] key ( ).
 When using dual page copy, the original must be placed on the document glass.
 Only 8-1/2 x 11 (A4) paper can be used.
 To erase shadows caused by the binding of a book or other bound document, use the erase function.
Note that the center erase and edge + center erase modes of the erase function cannot be used with dual page copy.
To cancel dual page copy...
Touch the [Dual Page Copy] key in the screen of step 4 so that it is not highlighted.
Special ModesOK
1/4Margin Shift
Pamphlet Copy
Erase
Tandem
Copy
Dual Page
Copy
Job
Build
(1)(2)
or