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 paper is not fanned, 
multiple sheets may feed at once and cause a misfeed.
3
Place the paper in the center of the 
paper table.
The paper stack must not be higher than the indicator line (no 
more than 3500 sheets).
4
Gently push the paper tray into the 
machine.
Push the tray firmly all the way into the machine.
Do not place heavy objects on the tray or press down on the tray.
Indicator
line 
						

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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 8-1/2 x 11R or A4R, be sure 
to pull out the bypass tray extension. Pull the bypass tray 
extension all the way out. If th e bypass tray extension is not 
pulled all the way out, the size of the loaded paper will not be 
correctly displayed.
2
Set the bypass tray guides to the width 
of the paper.
3
Insert the paper along the bypass tray 
guides all the way into the bypass tray 
until it stops.
Insert the paper with the print side face down.
• Do not force the paper in.
 If the bypass tray guides are set wider than the paper, move  the bypass tray guides in until they correctly fit the 
width of the paper. If the bypass guides are se t too wide, the paper may skew or be creased. 
						

							
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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 
size.
On the MX-3500/4500 series, touc h the [Manual] key, touch the 
[8K], [16K], or [16KR] key in  the screen that appears, and then 
touch the [OK] key.
[Auto-Inch] key
When the paper inserted in the bypass tray is an inch size 
(8-1/2 x 11, etc.), the paper size will be detected automatically 
and the appropriate paper size set.
[Auto-AB] key
When the paper inserted in the bypass tray is an AB size (A4 
size, etc.), the paper size will  be detected automatically and the 
appropriate paper size set.
[Custom Size] key
Touch this key when you know the size of the inserted paper 
but it is not one of the inch or AB sizes.
When the key is touched, the paper size entry screen appears.
Touch the [X] key and enter the  horizontal dimension of the 
paper with the   keys, and then touch the [Y] key and 
enter the vertical dimension. When finished, touch the [OK] 
key.
• When [Envelope] is selected, to uch the envelopes size key. When  finished, touch the [OK] key.
 When [Tab Paper] is selected, check the tab paper size, or  touch the [Auto-Inch] key or the [Auto-AB] key. When 
finished , touch the [OK] key.
2-Sided Copy
Output
Special Modes
File
Quick File
Full ColorColor Mode
AutoExposure
100%Copy Ratio
Job Detail SettingsPlain8 x11
AutoOriginalAuto  8 x11 1 /
 2Paper Select
Special Modes
(2)(1)
Paper SelectOKOK
Plain
Plain
Plain
Plain
Plain
8 x111  /
 28 x111  /
 2
8 x11R1  /
 2
8 x141  /
 2
11x17
(B)
(A)
Bypass Tray Type/Size Setting
Select the paper type.1/2
1/2
Cancel
Transparency
Tab Paper
Envelope
Thin Paper
Heavy Paper
Labels
Letter Head
Pre-Punched
Color
Plain
Pre-Printed
Recycled
Bypass Tray Type/Size Setting
Type
Recycled
Size
TypeOK
8K
16K
16KR
2/2
Auto-Inch
Size InputX17  Y11
Auto-ABA3W,A3,A4,A4R,A5R,B4
B5,B5R,216x330(8 x13)
11x17,8 x11
12x18,11x17,8 x14
8 x11,8 x11R,5 x8 R
7 x10 R,A3,A4,B4,B51 
/
 2
1  /
 2
1 /
 2
1 
/
 4 1 
/
 2 1 
/
 2
1  /
 2
1 
/
 2 1 
/
 2
Bypass Tray Type/Size Setting
Recycled
Type
Type
YY11
X17
OK
OKAuto-Inch
Auto-AB
ABInchSize Input
((5 1/2  17)
inch
(5 1/2  11 5/8)inch 
						

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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, and reload as a 
single stack. If paper is added without removing the remaining paper, a misfeed may result.
 When using glossy paper, set the paper type to [Heavy Paper]. This will bring out the glossy quality of the paper.
Inserting paper
Inserting tab paper
When copying on tab paper, orient the paper so that the side with the tabs enters the machine last. The bottom side of 
the inserted paper will be printed on.
Place the tab paper and original as shown below.
When copying onto tab paper, insert the tab paper with the side to be copied on face down in the bypass tray.
8
Select the bypass tray.
(1) Touch the paper size key of the bypass tray.
(2) Touch the [OK] key.
Do not place heavy objects on the bypass tray or press down on the tray.
7-1/4 x 10-1/2, A5 or less size paper must be inserted in the horizontal 
orientation as shown at left.
OriginalTab paperCopy
Automatic document feederDocument glass
Use only tab paper that is made of paper. Tab sheets made of film or other material cannot be used.
OKOK
Plain
Plain
Plain
Plain
Recycled
Paper Select
8 x118 x111 
/
 2
8 x11R1 
/
 2 1 
/
 2
8 x141 
/
 2
11x17
(2)(1)
1
2
3
4
5
Paper feed  
direction
1
2
3
4
5Leading edge 
of original1 
2 
3 
4 
5 
Face down 
						

							
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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 qualified service technician.
 Some operating environments may cause creasing, smudging, misfeeds, poor toner fusing, or machine failure.
 Do not use the following envelopes: Envelopes with metal clasps, plastic hooks, or ribbon hooks; envelopes closed with string, envelopes with windows 
or backing, envelopes with an uneven front surface due  to embossing, double-layer envelopes, envelopes with an 
adhesive for sealing, hand-made envelopes, envelopes with ai r inside, envelopes with creases or fold marks, torn 
or damaged envelopes
 Envelopes with an incorrectly aligned corner gluing positi on on the back cannot be used as creasing may result.
 Print quality is not guaranteed in the area 13/32 or 10 mm around the edges of  the envelope.
 Print quality is not guaranteed on parts of envelopes where there is a large  step-like change of thickness, such as on four-layer parts or parts less than 3 
layers.
 Print quality is not guaranteed on envelopes having peel off flaps for sealing the  envelopes.  Use SHARP-recommended transparency film. When inserting 
transparency film in the bypass tray, the rounded corner should be at 
the front left when the film is oriented horizontally, or at the far left 
when the film is  oriented vertically.
 When loading multiple sheets of transparency film in the bypass tray, 
be sure to fan the sheets several times before loading.
 When printing or copying on transparency film, be sure to remove  each sheet as it exits the machine.  Allowing sheets to stack in the 
output tray may re sult in curling.
Oriented
horizontallyOriented
vertically
Can be used
Cannot be used 
						

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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.
2
Move the fusing unit pressure adjusting 
levers (two) to the lower pressure 
position as shown.
3
Close the right side cover.
Caution
The fusing unit is hot. Take care not to burn yourself when operating the fusing unit pressure adjusting levers.
Be sure to return the levers to the normal pressure position before printing or copying on paper other than envelopes. 
Otherwise, fusing problems, paper misfeeds, or equipment failure may occur.
AB
Normal 
position Lower pressure 
position
A: Front side of 
fusing unitB: Rear side of 
fusing unit 
						

							
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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 
THE ORIGINAL in the Facsimile Guide or Scanner Guide.
Allowed original weights
To scan originals from 9 Ibs. to 14 Ibs. (35 g/m
2 to 49 g/m2), use Slow Scan Mode in the special modes. Scanning 
without using Slow Scan Mode may  result in original misfeeds.
When Slow Scan Mode is selected, automatic two-sided scanning is not possible.
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ORIGINALS
Minimum original sizeMaximum original size
Standard sizes
(minimum size that can  be automatically detected)
8-1/2 (width) x 5-1/2 (length)
A5: 210 mm (width) x 148 mm (length)
Non-standard sizes
(minimum size that can be specified manually)
5-1/8 (width) x 5-1/2 (length)
131 mm (width) x 140 mm (length)Standard sizes
(maximum size that can be  automatically detected)
11 (width) x 17 (length)
A3: 297 mm (width) x 420 mm (length)
12 x 18 size paper (A3W) cannot be used.
Non-standard sizes
(maximum size that can be specified manually)
Copy mode: 297 mm (width) x 432 mm (length)
In image send mode, up to 11(width) x 13-1/2(length)  
(297 mm (width) x 800 mm (length)) is possible.
MX-3501N/4501N1-sided copying: 9 Ibs. to 34 Ibs. (35 g/m2 to 128 g/m2)
2-sided copying: 15 Ibs. to 34 Ibs. (50 g/m2 to 128 g/m2)
Models other than the above1-sided copying: 9 Ibs. to 34 Ibs. (35 g/m2 to 128 g/m2)
2-sided copying: 15 Ibs. to 28 Ibs. (50 g/m2 to 105 g/m2)
1
Make sure an original does not remain 
on the document glass.
Open the automatic document feeder, make sure that an 
original is not on the document glass, and then gently close the 
automatic document feeder. 
						

							
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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 special modes 
and select [Same Width].
Allowed combinations of sizes
11 x 17 and 8-1/2 x 11, 8-1/2 x 14 and 
8-1/2 x 11R, 8-1/2 x 14 and 5-1/2 x 8-1/2, 
8-1/2 x 13 and 8-1/2 x 11R, 8-1/2 x 13 and 
5-1/2 x 8-1/2, 8-1/2 x 11R and 5-1/2 x 8-1/2 (A3 and 
A4, B4 and B5, A4R and A5) When the originals are different widths
Touch the [Mixed Size Original] key in the special modes 
and select [Different Width].
Allowed combinations of sizes
11 x 17 and 8-1/2 x 14, 11 x 17 and 8-1/2 x 13, 
11 x 17 and 5-1/2 x 8-1/2 (A3 and B4, A3 and B5, A4 
and B4, A4 and B5, B4 and 
A4R, B4 and A5, B5 and 
A4R, B5 and A5)
Combinations of sizes other than the above cannot be 
used for Different Width.
2-sided scanning is not possible when Different Width 
is selected. (except when using the MX-3501N/4501N)
2
Adjust the original gu ides to the size of 
the originals.
3
Place the original.
Make sure the edges of the originals are even.
Insert the originals face up all the way into the document feeder 
tray.
Insert a number of originals th at does not exceed the indicator 
line on the document feeder tr ay. On the MX-3501N/4501N, a 
maximum of 150 sheets can be inserted . A maximum of 100 
sheets can be inserted in the automatic document feeder of 
other models.
1 1
Indicator 
line
8-1/2 x 11 (A4)
11 x 17 (A3)
Place the originals with the 
sides that are the same 
length aligned on the left.
11 x 17 (A3)
11 x 1 7
8-1/2 x 1 4
(B4)8-1/2 x 14
(B4)
Align the originals here 
in the document feeder 
tray. 
						

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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 
originals printed with thermal transfer ink ribbon should not be fed 
through the document feeder. Originals to be fed through the 
feeder should not be damaged, crumpled, folded, loosely pasted 
together, or have cut-out holes. Originals with multiple punched 
holes other than two-hole or three-hole punched paper may not 
feed correctly.
 When using originals with two or three holes, place them so that the 
punched edge is at a position away from the feed slot.
Hole 
positions Feed slot