Sharp Mx M453n Owners Manual

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PLACING THE ORIGINAL ON THE DOCUMENT GLASS
This section explains how to place the original on the document glass.
Allowed original sizes
When the original is a non-standard size, see the 
appropriate explanation below for the mode you are 
using.
☞2. COPIER SPECIFYING THE ORIGINAL SIZE 
(page 2-27)
☞4. FACSIMILE IMAGE SETTINGS (page 4-46)
☞5. SCANNER / INTERNET FAX IMAGE 
SETTINGS (page 5-53)
Maximum original size
Standard sizes
A3: 297 mm (height) x 420 mm (width)...

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Contents Placing a thick book
When scanning a thick book or other thick original, follow the steps below to press the book down.
(1) Push up the far side of the automatic 
document feeder.
The hinges supporting the automatic document feeder 
will release and the rear side of the automatic document 
feeder will rise.
(2) Slowly close the automatic document 
feeder.
Do not press a book or other bulky document down too 
hard on the glass with the automatic document feeder.
If...

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This section describes the peripheral devices that can be used with the machine and explains how to use the finisher and 
saddle stitch finisher, as well as Sharp OSA (application communication module and external account module).
PERIPHERAL DEVICES
Peripheral devices can be installed on the machine to increase its range of functionality.
The peripheral devices are generally optional, however, some models include certain peripheral devices as standard 
equipment....

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XPS expansion kitMX-PUX1
The machine can be used as an XPS compatible printer. For 
details, consult your dealer.
To install this kit, a 1 GB expansion memory board (MX-SMX3) 
is required.
Expansion memory boardMX-SMX3This expands the memory that can be used on the machine.
Internet fax expansion kitMX-FWX1Enables Internet Fax.
Facsimile expansion kitMX-FXX2Adds a fax function.
Application integration moduleMX-AMX1
The application integration module can be combined...

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FINISHER
The finisher is equipped with the offset function, which offsets each set of output from the previous set.
In addition, each set of sorted output can be stapled.
An optional hole punching unit can also be installed to punch holes in output.
PART NAMES
The following parts can be accessed when the finisher is open.
(1) Output tray
Stapled and offset output is delivered to this tray.
The tray is slidable. Extend the tray for large output 
(A3W, A3, A4R, B4,...

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FINISHER MAINTENANCE
When the staple cartridge runs out of staples, a message will appear in the operation panel. Follow the procedure below 
to replace the staple cartridge.
Replacing the staple cartridge
1
Open the cover.
2
While pressing the lever over to the left, 
slide the finisher to the left until it stops.
Gently slide the finisher until it stops.
3
Lower the staple case release lever and 
remove the staple case.
Pull the staple case out to the right.
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Replace the staple case.
Push the staple case in until it clicks into place.
7
Slide the finisher back to the right.
Gently slide the finisher back to the right until it locks into its 
original position.
8
Close the cover.
Make a test print or copy in staple sort mode to verify that stapling takes place correctly. 

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FINISHER (LARGE STACKER)
The finisher (large stacker) is equipped with the offset function, which offsets each set of output from the previous set, and 
the staple sort function, which staples each set of output. 
A punch module can also be installed to punch holes in output.
PART NAMES
(1) Stapler compiler
This temporarily stacks paper to be stapled.
(2) Output trays (upper tray, lower tray)
Stapled and offset output is delivered to these trays.
The trays are...

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FINISHER  (LARGE STACKER) MAINTENANCE
When the staple cartridge runs out of staples, a message will appear in the operation panel. Follow the procedure below 
to replace the staple cartridge.
Replacing the cartridge
1
Open the front cover.
2
Squeeze the green parts of the staple 
case and pull the case up and then out.
3
Remove the empty staple cartridge.
Press the lock button to release the staple case cover and then 
remove the staple cartridge.
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Pull the seal that holds the staples 
straight out.
6
Push the staple case firmly back in.
Push the staple case in until it clicks into place.
7
Close the front cover.
Make a test print or copy in staple sort mode to verify that stapling takes place correctly.