Sharp MX M503N User Manual
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1-60 BEFORE USING THE MACHINE Contents This section explains how to clean the machine and replace the toner cartridges and the toner collection container. REGULAR MAINTENANCE To ensure that the machine continues to provide top quality performance, periodically clean the machine. CLEANING THE DOCUMENT GLASS AND AUTOMATIC DOCUMENT FEEDER If the document glass or document backplate sheet becomes dirty, the dirt will appear in the scanned image. Always keep these parts clean. Wipe the parts with a clean, soft cloth. If necessary, moisten the cloth with water or a small amount of neutral detergent. After wiping with the moistened cloth, wipe the parts dry with a clean dry cloth. Document glass Document backplate sheet Scanning area If black or white lines appear in images scanned using the automatic document feeder, clean the scanning area (the thin long glass next to the document glass). To clean this area, use the glass cleaner that is stored in the automatic document feeder. After using the glass cleaner, be sure to return it to its storage position.Examples of lines in the image MAINTENANCE Warning Do not use a flammable spray to clean the machine. If gas from the spray comes in contact with hot electrical components or the fusing unit inside the machine, fire or electrical shock may result. Do not use thinner, benzene, or similar volatile cleaning agents to clean the machine. These may degrade or discolour the housing. Use a soft cloth to gently wipe off dirt from the area on the operation panel with a mirror-like finish (shown at right). If you use a stiff cloth or rub hard, the surface may be damaged. The area with a mirror-like finish is the area that is . Black lines White lines Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals
1-61 BEFORE USING THE MACHINE Contents 1 Open the automatic document feeder and remove the glass cleaner. 2 Clean the document scanning area on the document glass with the glass cleaner. 3 Clean the document scanning area in the automatic document feeder with the glass cleaner. (1) Open the document feeder cover. (2) Open the document feeder tray. (3) Clean the scanning area in the automatic document feeder. (4) Close the document feeder tray. (5) Close the document feeder cover. On the MX-M283N, this cleaning is not necessary. 4 Replace the glass cleaner. (1)(2) (5)(4) Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals
1-62 BEFORE USING THE MACHINE Contents CLEANING THE BYPASS FEED ROLLER If paper misfeeds frequently occur when feeding envelopes or heavy paper through the bypass tray, wipe the surface of the feed roller with a clean soft cloth moistened with water or a neutral detergent. CLEANING THE ORIGINAL FEED ROLLER If lines or other dirt appear on the scanned original when the automatic document feeder is used, wipe the surface of the roller with a clean soft cloth moistened with water or a neutral detergent. Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals
1-63 BEFORE USING THE MACHINE Contents REPLACING THE TONER CARTRIDGES Be sure to replace the toner cartridge when the message Change the toner cartridge. appears. In copy mode OK Change the toner cartridge. Ready to scan for copy. (Toner supply is low.) Ready to scan for copy. (Prepare a new one.) Ready to scan for copy. If you continue to use the machine without replacing the cartridge, the following message will appear when the toner runs out. When the message appears in the message display, replace the toner cartridge. Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals
1-64 BEFORE USING THE MACHINE Contents 1 Open the front cover. 2 Pull the toner cartridge toward you. Gently pull the toner cartridge horizontally toward you. When pulling out the toner cartridge, pull it out gently. If the cartridge is pulled out abruptly, toner may spill out. Hold the toner cartridge with both hands as shown and pull it out of the machine. 3 Remove the new toner cartridge from its packaging and shake it 5 or 6 times as shown. 4 Insert the new toner cartridge horizontally. 5 Push the cartridge in until it locks securely in place. Push the cartridge firmly in until it clicks into place. Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals
1-65 BEFORE USING THE MACHINE Contents 6 Close the front cover. After the toner cartridge is replaced, the machine automatically enters image adjustment mode. Caution Do not throw a toner cartridge into a fire. Toner may fly and cause burns. Store toner cartridges out of the reach of small children. If a toner cartridge is stored on end, the toner may harden and become unusable. Always store toner cartridges on their side with the top side up. If a toner cartridge other than a SHARP-recommended toner cartridge is used, the machine may not attain full quality and performance and there is a risk of damage to the machine. Be sure to use a SHARP-recommended toner cartridge. Keep the used toner cartridge in a plastic bag (do not discard it). Your service technician will collect the used toner cartridge. To view the approximate amount of toner remaining, continually touch the [COPY] key during printing or when the machine is idle. The percentage of toner remaining will appear in the display while the key is touched. When the percentage falls to 25-0%, obtain a new toner cartridge and keep it ready for replacement. Depending on your conditions of use, the colour may become faint or the image blurred. Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals
1-66 BEFORE USING THE MACHINE Contents REPLACING THE TONER COLLECTION CONTAINER The toner collection container collects excess toner that is produced during printing. When the toner collection container becomes full, Replace used toner container. will appear. Follow the procedure below to replace the toner collection container. 1 Open the front cover. 2 Remove the toner collection container. (1) Tilt the toner collection container forward. Grasp the corners of the toner collection container with both hands as shown and tilt it forward until it stops. (2) Slowly lift the toner collection container up. 3 Place the box on a flat surface. Place a sheet of newspaper on the surface before placing the box. Do not point the holes down as used toner will spill out. 4 Remove the provided cap from the side of the toner collection container. Grasp the end of the cap and pull forward. Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals
1-67 BEFORE USING THE MACHINE Contents 5 Plug the hole in the toner collection container with the cap. Push the cap in firmly so that toner will not leak out. Do not discard the toner collection container. Place it in a plastic bag and keep it until your service technician comes to perform maintenance. Your service technician will collect the toner collection container. 6 Install the new toner collection container. Insert the box from above at a slant. 7 Push the toner collection container into the machine. Push the box in until it clicks into place. 8 Close the front cover. Caution Do not throw the toner collection container into a fire. Toner may fly and cause burns. Store the toner collection container out of the reach of small children. When replacing the toner collection container, be aware that it may soil your clothes or the immediate surroundings. Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals
1-68 BEFORE USING THE MACHINE Contents REPLACING THE STAMP CARTRIDGE If a stamp unit (AR-SU1) is installed on the automatic document feeder and the stamp has become faint, replace the stamp cartridge (AR-SV1). Supplies Stamp cartridge (2 in package) AR-SV1 1 Open the automatic document feeder. 2 Open the holders on the automatic document feeder that hold the original pressure sheet. Open the holders (two) on the left and right sides. 3 Grasp the tab on the stamp unit and pull the unit out. 4 Remove the stamp cartridge (A). Tab (A) Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals
1-69 BEFORE USING THE MACHINE Contents 5 Install a new stamp cartridge. 6 Push the stamp unit back in. Push the stamp unit in until it clicks into place. 7 Replace the original pressure sheet. Push the holders in until they click into place. 8 Close the automatic document feeder. Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals