MODEL: MX-2300G MX-2300N MX-2700G MX-2700N MX-3500N MX-3501N MX-4500N MX-4501N User's Guide TABLE OF CONTENTS ABOUT THIS MANUAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 · MANUALS PROVIDED WITH THE MACHINE . . . 2 4 PERIPHERAL DEVICES PERIPHERAL DEVICES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 1 BEFORE USING THE MACHINE PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 · EXTERIOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 · INTERIOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 · AUTOMATIC DOCUMENT FEEDER AND DOCUMENT COVER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 FINISHER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 · PART NAMES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 · SUPPLIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 · FINISHER MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 SADDLE STITCH FINISHER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 · PART NAMES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 · SUPPLIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 · SADDLE STITCH FINISHER MAINTENANCE . . 46 5 MAINTENANCE 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 2 LOADING 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 6 ENTERING TEXT FUNCTIONS OF THE MAIN KEYS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 · CHANGING THE ENTRY MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 · ENTERING TEXT FROM AN EXTERNAL KEYBOARD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 3 ORIGINALS PLACING THE ORIGINAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 · PLACING ORIGINALS IN THE AUTOMATIC DOCUMENT FEEDER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 · PLACING THE ORIGINAL ON THE DOCUMENT GLASS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 1 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-2300G, MX-2300N, MX-2700G, MX-2700N MX-3500/4500 series: MX-3500N, MX-3501N, MX-4500N, MX-4501N · This manual contains references to the fax function. However, please note that the fax function is not available in some countries and regions. · 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 authorised service representative. · 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 authorised service representative. · 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. 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. MANUALS PROVIDED WITH THE MACHINE Printed manuals and manuals stored in PDF format on the machine's hard drive are provided with the machine. When using the machine, read the appropriate manual for the feature you are using. Printed manuals Manual name Safety Guide Software Setup Guide Contents This manual contains instructions for using the machine safely and lists the specifications of the machine and its peripheral devices. This manual explains how to install the software and configure settings to use the machine as a printer or scanner. 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. 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. 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. Quick Start Guide Troubleshooting Facsimile Quick Reference Guide 2 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. Manual name User's Guide (This manual) Copier Guide Printer Guide Facsimile Guide Contents This manual provides information, such as basic operation procedures, how to load paper, and machine maintenance. This manual provides detailed explanations of the procedures for using copy function. This manual provides detailed explanations of the procedures for using print function. This manual provides detailed explanations of the procedures for using fax function and the "System Settings" that are related to fax. This manual provides detailed explanations of the procedures for using scan function and Internet Fax function. This 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 machine's hard disk. The file can be called up as needed. This 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. Scanner Guide Document Filing Guide System Settings Guide Icons used in the manuals The icons in the manuals indicate the following types of information: Warning Caution This alerts you to a situation where there is a risk of human death or injury. This alerts you to a situation where there is a risk of human injury or property damage. This alerts you to a situation where there is a risk of machine damage or failure. This provides a supplemental explanation of a function or procedure. This explains how to cancel or correct an operation. 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. 3 1 (1) BEFORE USING THE MACHINE This chapter provides basic information about the machine. Please read this chapter before using the machine. PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS EXTERIOR (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) When using the MX-3501N/4501N When a finisher, paper pass unit and saddle stitch finisher (peripheral devices) are not installed. (9) When an automatic document feeder is not installed. When a finisher (peripheral device) is installed. (1) (2) (3) (4) Document cover*1, *2 This holds down the original. 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) Reversing single pass feeder*1, *2 (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) 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) (5) (6) Paper pass unit*1 This transfers output to the saddle stitch finisher. Operation panel This is used to select functions and enter the number of copies. OPERATION PANEL (page 9) Exit tray unit (right tray)*1 When installed, output can be delivered to this tray. Output tray (centre tray) Copy jobs and print jobs are delivered to this tray. Finisher*1 This can be used to staple output. A punch module can also be installed to punch holes in output. FINISHER (page 40) (7) (8) (9) *1 Peripheral Devices The peripheral devices are generally optional, however, some models include certain peripheral devices as standard equipment. *2 The MX-2300G/2300N/2700G/2700N/3500N/4500N are equipped as standard with peripheral devices. On the MX-2300G/MX-2700G, you can select whether to equip the machine with a document cover or a reversing single pass feeder. 4 (10) (11) (12) (13) (10) Saddle stitch finisher* This can be used to staple output. The saddle stitch finisher can automatically staple output at the centre 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) (11) Tray 1 This holds paper. Up to 500 sheets of paper can be loaded. TRAY SETTINGS FOR TRAYS 1 TO 4 (page 23) (12) Tray 2 This holds paper. Up to 500 sheets of paper can be loaded. TRAY SETTINGS FOR TRAYS 1 TO 4 (page 23) (14) (15) (13) 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) (14) 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) (15) 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) * Peripheral Devices The peripheral devices are generally optional, however, some models include certain peripheral devices as standard equipment. 5 INTERIOR (16) (17) (18) (19) (20) (21) When using the MX-3500/4500 Series (22) (16) Toner cartridges (23) (24) (25) (26) (27) (28) (22) Main power switch This is used to power on the machine. When using the fax or Internet fax functions, keep this switch in the "On" position. TURNING THE POWER ON AND OFF (page 13) (2 ...