Sharp Mx 3501 N Manual

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Covers (2-sided copying of 1-sided originals)
2-sided copies are made of the following 1-sided originals.
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1-sided copies are made of the following 2-sided originals.
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2-sided copies are made of the following 2-sided originals.
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copyingNo copying
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Inserts (copying of 1-sided originals)
1-sided and 2-sided copying is performed using the following 1-sided originals. The insert is added as the third page.
Inserts (copying of 2-sided originals)
1-sided and 2-sided copying is performed using the following 2-sided originals.
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							MX4500-US-CPY-Z1
Copier GuideMX-3500N
MX-3501N
MX-4500N
MX-4501N MX-2300N
MX-2700N MODEL: 
						

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
ABOUT THIS MANUAL  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
• MANUALS PROVIDED WITH THE MACHINE . . . 2
1BEFORE USING THE MACHINE
PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
 EXTERIOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
 INTERIOR  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
 AUTOMATIC DOCUMENT FEEDER . . . . . . . . . . . 7
 CONNECTORS  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
 OPERATION PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
TOUCH PANEL  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
PRINT/SEND STATUS (JOB STATUS) . . . . . . . . . . . 12
TURNING THE POWER ON AND OFF  . . . . . . . . . . . 13
 ENERGY SAVE FUNCTIONS  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
 [POWER SAVE] KEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
USER AUTHENTICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
 AUTHENTICATION BY USER NUMBER . . . . . . . 15
 AUTHENTICATION BY LOGIN NAME / 
PASSWORD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
2LOADING PAPER
IMPORTANT POINTS ABOUT PAPER . . . . . . . . . . . 20
 NAMES AND LOCATIONS OF TRAYS . . . . . . . . 20
 THE MEANING OF R IN PAPER SIZES . . . . . . 21
 USEABLE PAPER  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
TRAY SETTINGS FOR TRAYS 1 TO 4  . . . . . . . . . . . 23
 LOADING PAPER  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
 CHANGING THE PAPER SIZE  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
LOADING PAPER IN TRAY 5 (Large capacity 
tray)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
LOADING PAPER IN THE BYPASS TRAY . . . . . . . . 28
 IMPORTANT POINTS WHEN USING THE 
BYPASS TRAY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
3ORIGINALS
PLACING THE ORIGINAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
 PLACING ORIGINALS IN THE AUTOMATIC 
DOCUMENT FEEDER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
 PLACING THE ORIGINAL ON THE 
DOCUMENT GLASS  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
4PERIPHERAL DEVICES
PERIPHERAL DEVICES  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
FINISHER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
 PART NAMES  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
 SUPPLIES  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
 FINISHER MAINTENANCE  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
SADDLE STITCH FINISHER  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
 PART NAMES  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
 SUPPLIES  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
 SADDLE STITCH FINISHER MAINTENANCE . . 46
5MAINTENANCE
REGULAR MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
 CLEANING THE DOCUMENT GLASS AND 
AUTOMATIC DOCUMENT FEEDER . . . . . . . . . . 52
 CLEANING THE MAIN CHARGER OF THE 
PHOTOCONDUCTIVE DRUM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
 CLEANING THE BYPASS FEED ROLLER  . . . . . 55
 CLEANING THE ORIGINAL FEED ROLLER . . . . 55
 CLEANING THE LASER UNIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
REPLACING THE TONER CARTRIDGES. . . . . . . . . 60
REPLACING THE WASTE TONER BOX. . . . . . . . . . 63
6ENTERING TEXT
FUNCTIONS OF THE MAIN KEYS  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
 CHANGING THE ENTRY MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
 ENTERING TEXT FROM AN EXTERNAL 
KEYBOARD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 
						

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ABOUT THIS MANUAL
Please note
 Where this manual shows the MX-2300/2700 series or the MX-3500/4500 series, the following models are indicated:
MX-2300/2700 series: MX-2300N, MX-2700N
MX-3500/4500 series: MX-3500N, MX-3501N, MX-4500N, MX-4501N
 Considerable care has been taken in preparing this manual. If you have any comments or concerns about the manual, please 
contact your dealer or nearest SHARP Service Department.
 This product has undergone strict quality control and inspection procedures. In the unlikely event that a defect or other problem 
is discovered, please contact your dealer or nearest SHARP Service Department.
 Aside from instances provided for by law, SHARP is not responsible for failures occurring during the use of the product or its 
options, or failures due to incorrect operation of the product and its options, or other failures, or for any damage that occurs due 
to use of the product.
Warning
 Reproduction, adaptation or translation of the contents of manual without prior written permission is prohibited, except as 
allowed under copyright laws.
 All information in this manual is subject to change without notice.
Illustrations and the operation panel and touch panel shown in this manual
The peripheral devices are generally optional, however, some models include certain peripheral devices as standard equipment.
The explanations in this manual assume that a right tray and stand/2 x 500 sheet paper drawer are installed on the MX-2700N 
(equipped standard with an automatic document feeder).
To further explain certain functions and uses, some explanations assume that additional peripheral devices are installed.
MANUALS PROVIDED WITH THE MACHINE
Printed manuals and manuals stored in PDF format on the machines hard drive are provided with the machine. When 
using the machine, read the appropriate manual for the feature you are using.
Printed manuals
The display screens, messages, and key names shown in the manual may differ from those on the actual machine 
due to product improvements and modifications.
Manual nameContents
Safety GuideThis manual contains instructions for using the machine safely and lists the specifications of the machine 
and its peripheral devices.
Software Setup 
GuideThis manual explains how to install the software and configure settings to use the machine as a printer 
or scanner.
Quick Start Guide
This manual provides easy-to-understand explanations of all the functions of the machine in a single 
volume.
Detailed explanations of each of the functions can be found in the manuals in PDF format.
Troubleshooting
This manual explains how to remove paper misfeeds and provides answers to frequently asked 
questions regarding the operation of the machine in each mode. Refer to this manual when you have 
difficulty using the machine.
Facsimile Quick 
Reference Guide
This manual explains the basic procedures for using the fax function of the machine, and provides an 
overview of the features of the fax function, troubleshooting procedures, and specifications.
For detailed information on using the fax function and the system settings for fax, see the Facsimile 
Guide in PDF format. 
						

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Operation manuals in PDF format
The manuals in PDF format provide detailed explanations of the procedures for using the machine in each mode. To 
view the PDF manuals, download them from the hard drive in the machine. The procedure for downloading the manuals 
is explained in How to download the manuals in PDF format in the Quick Start Guide.
Icons used in the manuals
The icons in the manuals indicate the following types of information:
Manual nameContents
Users Guide
(This manual)This manual provides information, such as basic operation procedures, how to load paper, and machine 
maintenance.
Copier GuideThis manual provides detailed explanations of the procedures for using copy function.
Printer GuideThis manual provides detailed explanations of the procedures for using print function.
Facsimile GuideThis manual provides detailed explanations of the procedures for using fax function and the System 
Settings that are related to fax.
Scanner GuideThis manual provides detailed explanations of the procedures for using scan function and Internet Fax 
function.
Document Filing 
GuideThis manual provides detailed explanations of the procedures for using the document filing function. The 
document filing function allows you to save the document data of a copy or fax job, or the data of a print 
job, as a file on the machines hard disk. The file can be called up as needed.
System Settings 
GuideThis manual explains the System Settings, which are used to configure a variety of parameters to suit 
the aims and the needs of your workplace. Current settings can be displayed or printed out from the 
System Settings.
This alerts you to a situation where 
there is a risk of machine damage or 
failure.This indicates the name of a system setting and a provides a brief 
explanation of the setting. For detailed information on each system 
setting, see the System Settings Guide.
When System Settings: appears:
A general setting is explained.
When System Settings (Administrator): appears:
A setting that can only be configured by an administrator is 
explained.
This provides a supplemental 
explanation of a function or procedure.
This explains how to cancel or correct 
an operation.
Warning  This alerts you to a situation where there is a risk of human death or injury.
Caution  This alerts you to a situation where there is a risk of human injury or property damage. 
						

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This chapter provides basic information about the machine. Please read this chapter before using the machine.
PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS
EXTERIOR
(1) Duplex single pass feeder
(automatic document feeder)
This automatically feeds and scans multiple originals. Both 
sides of two-sided originals can be automatically scanned.
Installed standard on the MX-3501N/4501N. Cannot be 
installed on other models.
☞PLACING THE ORIGINAL (page 33)
(2) Reversing single pass feeder
(automatic document feeder)
This automatically feeds and scans multiple originals. Both 
sides of two-sided originals can be automatically scanned.
☞PLACING THE ORIGINAL (page 33)
(3) Front cover
Open this cover to switch the main power switch to On 
or Off or to replace a toner cartridge.
☞TURNING THE POWER ON AND OFF (page 13)
☞REPLACING THE TONER CARTRIDGES (page 60)
(4) Paper pass unit*
This transfers output to the saddle stitch finisher.(5) Operation panel
This is used to select functions and enter the number of 
copies.
☞OPERATION PANEL (page 9)
(6) Exit tray unit (right tray)
*
When installed, output can be delivered to this tray.
(7) Output tray (center tray)
Copy jobs and print jobs are delivered to this tray.
(8) Finisher*
This can be used to staple output. A punch module can 
also be installed to punch holes in output.
☞FINISHER (page 40)
1
BEFORE USING THE MACHINE
(2)(1)(3)(4)(7)(6)(5)
(8)
When a finisher, paper pass unit and 
saddle stitch finisher (peripheral 
devices) are not installed.
When a finisher (peripheral 
device) is installed. When using the MX-3501N/4501N
* Peripheral Devices 
						

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(9) Saddle stitch finisher*
This can be used to staple output. The saddle stitch 
finisher can automatically staple output at the center line 
and fold the pages to create a pamphlet. A punch module 
can also be installed to punch holes in output.
☞SADDLE STITCH FINISHER (page 45)
(10) Tray 1
This holds paper. Up to 500 sheets of paper can be 
loaded.
☞TRAY SETTINGS FOR TRAYS 1 TO 4 (page 23)
(11) Tray 2
This holds paper. Up to 500 sheets of paper can be 
loaded.
☞TRAY SETTINGS FOR TRAYS 1 TO 4 (page 23)(12) Tray 3 (when a stand/1 x 500 sheet paper drawer or a 
stand/2 x 500 sheet paper drawer is installed)*
This holds paper. Up to 500 sheets of paper can be 
loaded.
☞TRAY SETTINGS FOR TRAYS 1 TO 4 (page 23)
(13) Tray 4 (when a stand/2 x 500 sheet paper drawer is 
installed)*
This holds paper. Up to 500 sheets of paper can be 
loaded.
☞TRAY SETTINGS FOR TRAYS 1 TO 4 (page 23)
(14) Tray 5 (when a large capacity tray is installed)*
This holds paper. Up to 3500 sheets of paper can be 
loaded.
☞LOADING PAPER IN TRAY 5 (Large capacity tray) 
(page 26)
(9)(11)(10)(14)(12) (13)
* Peripheral Devices