MODEL: MX-6201N
MX-7001N
User's Guide
ABOUT THIS MANUAL
Please note
• 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 the 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 saddle stitch finisher, punch module, and inserter are installed on the machine.
For some functions and procedures, the explanations assume that devices other than the above 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
Contents
This manual contains instructions for using the machine safely and lists the specifications of the machine
and its peripheral devices.
Software Setup
Guide
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.
Quick Start Guide
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.
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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.
Manual name
Contents
User's Guide
(This manual)
This manual provides information, such as basic operation procedures, how to load paper, and machine
maintenance.
Copier Guide
Printer Guide
Facsimile Guide
This manual provides detailed explanations of the procedures for using the copy function.
This manual provides detailed explanations of the procedures for using the print function.
This manual provides detailed explanations of the procedures for using the fax function.
This manual provides detailed explanations of the procedures for using the scanner function and the
Internet fax function.
Scanner Guide
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 drive. The file can be called up as needed.
Document Filing
Guide
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".
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 indicates the name of a system setting and 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.
This provides a supplemental
explanation of a function or procedure.
When "System Settings (Administrator):" appears:
A setting that can only be configured by an administrator is
explained.
This explains how to cancel or correct
an operation.
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BEFORE USING THE MACHINE
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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)
(2)
(3) (4)
(5)
(6)
(7) (8)
(9)
When a finisher /
saddle stitch finisher
is not installed
When a finisher is
installed
(1) Finisher / saddle stitch finisher*
(5) Front cover (upper)
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.
Open this to replace a toner cartridge or clear a paper
misfeed from the paper pass unit.
(6) Front cover (lower)
Open this to switch the main power on and off.
(2) Punch module*
This is used to punch holes in output.
(7) Operation panel
(3) Inserter*
This is used to select functions and enter the number of
copies.
Paper loaded in the inserter can be inserted into output
from the machine as covers and inserts.
(8) Right Tray
(4) Automatic document feeder
Output can be delivered to this tray.
This automatically feeds and scans multiple originals. Both
sides of 2-sided originals can be automatically scanned.
(9) Output tray (center tray)
Output is delivered to this tray.
* Peripheral device.
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(10) (11)(12)
(14)
(15)
(13)
(10) Tray 1 (left side)
(14) Tray 5 (when a large capacity tray (MX-LCX2) is
installed)*
This holds paper. Up to 1200 sheets of paper can be
loaded.
This holds paper. 8-1/2" x 11" or A4 paper can be loaded.
Up to 3500 sheets of paper can be loaded.
27)
(11) Tray 2 (right side)
(15) Tray 5 (when a large capacity tray (MX-LCX3) is
installed)*
This holds paper. Up to 800 sheets of paper can be
loaded.
This holds paper. 8-1/2" x 11" to 12" x 18" (B5 to A3W)
paper can be loaded. Up to 3000 sheets of paper can be
loaded.
27)
(12) Tray 3
This holds paper. Transparency film, tab paper, and
other special media can also be loaded. Up to 500 sheets
of paper can be loaded.
30)
(13) Tray 4
This holds paper. Up to 500 sheets of paper can be
loaded.
30)
* Peripheral device.
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INTERIOR
(16) (17)
(18)(19) (20)
(21) (22)
When a finisher /
saddle stitch finisher is
not installed
(23)
(24)
(25)
(26)
(16) Paper pass unit*
(21) Paper reversing section cover
This transfers output to the finisher or saddle stitch
finisher.
This is used when 2-sided printing is performed. Open
this cover to remove a paper misfeed.
(17) Toner cartridges
(22) Bypass tray
These contain toner for printing. When the toner runs out
in a cartridge, the cartridge of the color that ran out must
be replaced.
Use this tray to feed paper manually.
When loading paper larger than 8-1/2" x 11"R or A4R, be
sure to pull out the bypass tray extension.
(18) Fusing unit
(23) Main power switch
Heat is applied here to fuse the transferred image onto
the paper.
This is used to power on the machine.
When using the fax or Internet fax functions, keep this
switch in the "on" position.
Caution
(24) Waste toner box
The fusing unit is hot. Take care not to burn yourself
when removing a paper misfeed.
This collects excess toner that remains after printing.
(19) Transfer belt
Your service technician will collect the waste toner
box.
During full color printing, the toner images of each of the
four colors on each of the photoconductive drums are
combined together on the transfer belt. During black and
white printing, only the black toner image is transferred
onto the transfer belt.
(25) Waste toner box compartment cover
Open this to remove a paper misfeed from trays 1 to 4, or
to replace the waste toner box.
Do not touch or damage the transfer belt. This may
cause a defective image.
(26) Right side cover release lever
To remove a paper misfeed, pull and hold this lever up to
open the right side cover.
(20) Right side cover
Open this cover to operate the fusing unit pressure
adjusting lever and to remove a misfeed.
* Peripheral device.
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AUTOMATIC DOCUMENT FEEDER AND DOCUMENT
GLASS
(1)
(2)
(3) (4)
(5) (6) (7)
(1) Document feeding area cover
(5) Scanning area
Open to remove a misfed original.
Originals placed in the document feeder tray are scanned
here.
(2) Original guides
These help ensure that the original is scanned correctly.
Adjust the guides to the width of the original.
(6) Original size detector
This detects the size of an original placed on the
document glass.
(3) Document feeder tray
Place originals in this tray. 1-sided originals must be
placed face up.
(7) Document glass
Use this to scan a book or other thick original that cannot
be fed through the automatic document feeder.
(4) Original exit tray
Originals are delivered to this tray after scanning.
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SIDE AND BACK
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(1) USB connector (A type)
Supports USB 2.0 (Full Speed).
This is used to connect a USB device such as USB
memory to the machine.
For the USB cable, use a shielded cable.
(2) USB connector (B type )
Supports USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed).
A computer can be connected to this connector to use
the machine as a printer.
For the USB cable, use a shielded cable.
(3) LAN connector
Connect the LAN cable to this connector when the
machine is used on a network.
For the LAN cable, use a shielded type cable.
(4) Service-only connector
Caution
This connector is for use only by service technicians.
Connecting a cable to this connector may cause the
machine to malfunction.
Important note for service technicians:
The cable connected to the service connector must be
less than 118" (3 m) in length.
(5) Power plug
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OPERATION PANEL
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
HOME
SYSTEM
SETTINGS
READY
PRINT
DATA
LINE
DATA
IMAGE SEND
LOGOUT
JOB STATUS
(6) (7) (8)
(1) Touch panel
(6) PRINT mode indicators
Messages and keys appear in the touch panel display.
Touch the displayed keys to perform a variety of
operations.
• READY indicator
Print jobs can be received when this indicator is lit.
• DATA indicator
When a key is touched, a beep sounds and the selected
item is highlighted. This provides confirmation as you
perform an operation.
This blinks while print data is being received and lights
steadily while printing is taking place.
(7) IMAGE SEND mode indicators
• LINE indicator
(2) [HOME] key
This lights up during transmission or reception of a fax
or Internet fax. This also lights during transmission of
an image in scan mode.
Touch this key to display the home screen. Frequently
used settings can be registered in the home screen to
enable quick and easy operation of the machine.
• DATA indicator
This blinks when a received fax or Internet fax cannot
be printed because of a problem such as out of paper.
This lights up when there is a transmission job that has
not been sent.
(3) [SYSTEM SETTINGS] key
Press this key to display the system settings menu
screen. The system settings are used to configure paper
tray settings, store addresses for transmission
operations, and adjust parameters to make the machine
easier to use.
(8) [JOB STATUS] key
Press this key to display the job status screen. The job
status screen is used to check information on jobs and to
cancel jobs.
☞ System Settings Guide
(4) Numeric keys
These are used to enter the number of copies, fax
numbers, and other numerical values.
(5) [CLEAR] key (
)
Press this key to return the number of copies to "0".
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HOME
SYSTEM
SETTINGS
READY
PRINT
DATA
LINE
DATA
IMAGE SEND
LOGOUT
JOB STATUS
(9)
(10)
(11) (12) (13) (14)
(15) (16) (17)
(9) [LOGOUT] key (
)
(14) [COLOR START] key (
)
Press this key to log out after you have logged in and
used the machine. When using the fax function, this key
can also be pressed to send tone signals on a pulse dial
line.
Press this key to copy or scan an original in color.
This key cannot be used for fax or Internet fax.
(15) [POWER SAVE] key (
) / indicator
Use this key to put the machine into auto power shut-off
mode to save energy.
(10) [#/P] key (
)
The [POWER SAVE] key (
) blinks when the machine
When using the copy function, press this key to use a job
program. When using the fax function, this key can be
used when dialing.
is in auto power shut-off mode.
(16) [POWER] key (
)
(11) [CLEAR ALL] key (
)
Use this key to turn the machine power on and off.
Press this key to return to the initial operation state.
Use this key when you wish to cancel all settings that
have been selected and start operation from the initial
state.
(17) Main power indicator
This lights up when the machine's main power switch is
in the "on" position.
(12) [STOP] key (
)
Press this key to stop a copy job or scanning of an
original.
(13) [BLACK & WHITE START] key (
)
Press this key to copy or scan an original in black and
white. This key is also used to send a fax in fax mode.
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TOUCH PANEL
The touch panel (screen) shown in this manual is a descriptive image. The actual screen is slightly different.
Using the touch panel
Example 1
DOCUMENT
FILING
(1)
COPY
IMAGE SEND
Job status screen.
Print Job
Scan to
Fax Job
Internet Fax
Job Queue
Copy
Sets / Progress
Status
Spool
1
2
3
4
020 / 001
002 / 000
Copying
Waiting
Waiting
Waiting
Job Queue
Complete
1
1
Copy
(2)
Beep
Computer01
0312345678
0
Tone
0000
Detail
Priority
(3)
Stop/Delete
(1) Mode select keys
Use these keys to switch between copy, image send, and document filing modes.
(2) Settings for each function are easily selected and canceled by touching the keys on the screen with your finger.
When an item is selected, a beep will sound and the item will be highlighted to confirm the selection.
(3) Keys that are grayed out cannot be selected.
If you touch a key that cannot be selected, a double beep will sound.
Example 2
(1)
Example 3
(2)
(3)
(4)
(1) (2)
OK
OK
Special Modes
OK
Special Modes
Margin Shift
Cancel
Dual Page
Copy
Margin Shift
Erase
1
2
Job
Build
Tandem
Copy
Pamphlet Copy
Covers/Inserts
Book Copy
Right
Left
Down
Side 1
Side 2
(0~1)
inch
(0~1)
inch
Transparency
Inserts
1/2
1/2
Multi Shot
Tab Copy
Card Shot
(1) If the initial state of a key in a screen is highlighted,
the key is selected. To change the selection, touch
one of the other keys to highlight that key.
(1) Some items in the special modes screen are selected
by simply touching the key of the item.
To cancel a selected item, touch the highlighted key
once again so that it is no longer highlighted.
(2) When settings extend over multiple screens, touch
(2) The
keys can be used to increase or
decrease a value. To make a value change quickly,
keep your finger on the key.
the
key or the
key to switch through the
(3) Touch this key to cancel a setting.
screens.
(4) Touch the [OK] key to enter and save a setting.
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Example 4
Color Mode
Full Color
OK
Function Review
Margin Shift
Special Modes
2-Sided Copy
Output
Shift:Right
Front:1/2inch/Back:1/2inch
Plain
8½x11
Edge:1/2inch
Center:1/2inch
Erase
1
1
Exposure
Auto
1.
2.
8½x11 8½x11
3. 11x17
4. 8½x14
Front:2-Sided/Back:Insert
Insertion A:10 Page/B:10 Page
Covers/Inserts
File
Quick File
Copy Ratio
Original
Auto
Paper Select
Auto
8½x11
Plain
100%
8½x11
When at least one special mode is selected, the
key appears in the base screen.
The
key can be touched to display a list of the
selected special modes.
The above explanations do not apply to the system settings. For information on the screens and procedures for using the
system settings, see the System Settings Guide.
System Settings (Administrator): Keys Touch Sound
This is used to adjust the volume of the beep that sounds when keys are touched. The key touch sound can also be turned
off.
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SYSTEM BAR
The system bar appears at the bottom of the touch panel.
The items that appear in the system bar are explained below.
Color Mode
Full Color
Special Modes
2-Sided Copy
Output
Plain
8½x11
Exposure
Auto
1.
2.
8½x118½x11
3. 11x17
4. 8½x14
File
Quick File
Copy Ratio
Original
Auto
Paper Select
Auto
8½x11
Plain
100%
8½x11
Printing
(A)
(1)
(2)
(3)
(1) Job status display
The status of the first job is indicated as shown in (A).
The color appearing in the job status display depends on
the job status as indicated in the table below.
The job status display can be touched to show the job
status screen.
The first four jobs in progress or reserved are indicated
by icons. The icons are as follows.
Print job
Copy job
Job status
Machine Configuration
display
Scan to E-mail
job
Scan to FTP job
A print, scan or other job is being
executed normally.
Scan to
Network Folder
job
Scan to
Desktop job
Green
The machine is warming up or on
Yellow
standby, or a job is being canceled.
Fax
transmission
job
Fax reception
job
A paper misfeed or other error
condition has occurred.
Red
PC-Fax
transmission
job
Internet fax
transmission
job
Gray
The machine has no jobs.
(2) USB device display
This appears when a USB memory or other USB device
is connected to the machine.
Internet Fax
reception job
PC-I-Fax
transmission
job
(3) Brightness adjustment key
Touch this key to adjust the brightness of the touch
panel.
Broadcast job
Scan to HDD
file print job
When touched, the following screen appears next to the
key.
Tandem
copy/print job
Touch the [+] key or the [-] key to adjust the brightness.
When finished, touch the brightness adjustment key
again to close the screen.
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PRINT/SEND STATUS (JOB STATUS)
This screen appears when the [JOB STATUS] key on the operation panel is pressed.
The screen shows lists of the jobs that are reserved and in progress, and jobs that have been completed. This screen is
used to check jobs, move a job to the top of the job queue, or delete a job.
"Complete"
job screen
Print Job
Job Queue
Scan to
Fax Job
Internet Fax
(1)
(2)
Sets / Progress
Status
Spool
Spool
Copy
020 / 001
002 / 000
002 / 000
001 / 000
Copying
1
2
3
4
Job Queue
Complete
Job Queue
Complete
(3)
Copy
Paper Empty
Waiting
1
1
Computer01
0312345678
(4)
(5)
Waiting
Detail
Priority
Detail
Call
(6)
(7)
(8)
Stop/Delete
(9)
(1) Mode select tabs
possible) ahead of the held job. (However, other jobs will
not be printed if the paper ran out while printing was in
progress.)
If you need to change the paper size because the
specified paper size is not available, touch the key of the
job in the job list (2) to select it, touch the [Detail] key
described in (6), and select a different paper size.
Use these tabs to select print mode, scan mode, fax
mode, or Internet fax mode.
• The [Print Job] tab shows copy, print, received fax,
received Internet fax, and self print jobs.
• The [Scan to] tab shows transmission jobs that use the
scanner function.
• The [Fax Job] tab shows transmission (and reception)
jobs that use the fax and PC-Fax functions.
(5)
keys
These change the page of the displayed job list.
•
The [Internet Fax] tab shows transmission (and reception)
jobs that use the Internet fax and PC-I-fax functions.
(6) [Detail] key
This shows detailed information on a selected job.
For more information on the job status screen in each
mode, see the manual for each mode.
When a job has been stored using Quick File or File in
document filing mode, or when a broadcast transmission
has been performed in image send mode, the job
appears as a key in the completed jobs screen. You can
touch the [Detail] key to show details on the completed
job, and you can also touch the [Call] key to reprint or
resend the job.
(2) Job list
• This shows jobs that are reserved and in progress (job
queue), and jobs that have been completed.
When the [Print Job] tab is touched in the mode select
tabs, the job status screen selector key changes and
the "Spool" list appears.
A brief description of each job and its status appears in
the list.
(7) [Priority] key
•
The "Spool" screen shows spooled print jobs and
encrypted PDF jobs waiting for password entry. To move
an encrypted PDF job from the spool list to the job queue,
touch the key of the job and enter the job password.
A reserved job in the "Job Queue" screen can be printed
ahead of all other reserved jobs by selecting the job and
then touching this key.
In the print job queue, select the print or copy job to
which you wish to give priority and touch this key. The job
in progress stops and printing of the selected job begins.
When the selected job is completed, the interrupted job
resumes.
(3) Job status screen selector key
This switches the job list display between spooled jobs,
the job queue, and completed jobs.
"Spool": This shows spooled print jobs and encrypted
PDF jobs waiting for password entry. "Spool"
appears when print jobs are displayed.
"Job Queue": This shows reserved jobs and the job in
progress.
(8) [Stop/Delete] key
Use this key to cancel the job currently in progress or a
selected reserved job. Note that printing of received
faxes and received Internet faxes cannot be canceled.
"Complete": This shows completed jobs.
(4) "Paper Empty" display
(9) [Call] key
Add paper.
A job that appears in the completed jobs screen as a key
can be touched followed by the [Call] key to reprint or
resend the job. This is the same [Call] key that appears
when the [Detail] key is touched.
When the status is "Paper Empty", the specified size of
paper for the job is not loaded in any of the trays. In this
case, the job will be held until the required size of paper
is loaded. Other jobs that are waiting will be printed (if
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TURNING THE POWER ON AND OFF
The machine has two power switches. The main power switch is at the lower left after the front cover (lower) is opened.
The other power switch is the [POWER] key (
) on the operation panel at the top right.
Main power switch
[POWER] key
When the main power switch is switched on, the main
power indicator on the operation panel lights up.
Main power indicator
"On" position
"Off" position
LOGOUT
[POWER] key
Turning on the power
(1) Switch the main power switch to the "on" position.
(2) Press the [POWER] key (
) to turn on the power.
Turning off the power
(1) Press the [POWER] key (
) to turn off the power.
(2) Switch the main power switch to the "off" position.
• Before switching off the main power switch, make sure that the DATA indicator for printing and the DATA and LINE
indicators for image send are not lit or blinking on the operation panel.
Switching off the main power switch or removing the power cord from the outlet while any of the indicators are lit or blinking
may damage the hard drive and cause data to be lost.
• Switch off both the [POWER] key (
) and the main power switch and unplug the power cord if you suspect a machine
failure, if there is a bad thunderstorm nearby, or when you are moving the machine.
When using the fax or Internet fax function, always keep the main power switch in the "on" position.
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ENERGY SAVE FUNCTIONS
This product has the following two energy save functions that conform to the Energy Star guidelines to help conserve
natural resources and reduce environmental pollution.
Preheat Mode (Low power mode)
Preheat mode automatically lowers the temperature of the fusing unit and thereby reduces power consumption if the
machine remains in the standby state for the interval of time set in "Preheat Mode Setting" in the system settings
(administrator).
This keeps the fusing unit at a lower temperature and reduces power consumption while the machine is on standby.
The machine automatically wakes up and returns to normal operation when a print job is received, a key is pressed on
the operation panel, or an original is placed.
Auto power shut-off mode (Sleep mode)
Auto power shut-off mode automatically shuts off power to the display and the fusing unit if the machine remains in the
standby state for the interval of time set in "Auto Power Shut-Off Timer" in the system settings (administrator). This
mode provides the lowest level of power consumption. Considerably more power is saved than in preheat mode,
however, the wakeup time is longer. This mode can be disabled in the system settings (administrator).
The machine automatically wakes up and resumes normal operation when a print job is received or when the blinking
[POWER SAVE] key ( ) is pressed.
[POWER SAVE] KEY
Press the [POWER SAVE] key ( ) to put the machine in auto power shut-off mode or wake it up from auto power
shut-off mode. The [POWER SAVE] key ( ) has an indicator that indicates whether or not the machine is in auto power
shut-off mode.
The machine is ready to be used.
When the [POWER SAVE]
key ( ) indicator is off in the
standby state
If the [POWER SAVE] key (
) is pressed when the indicator is off, the indicator will blink
and the machine will enter auto power shut-off mode after a brief interval.
The machine is in auto power shut-off mode.
When the [POWER SAVE]
key ( ) indicator is blinking
If the [POWER SAVE] key (
) is pressed when the indicator is blinking, the indicator will
turn off and the machine will return to the ready state after a brief interval.
[POWER SAVE]
key / indicator
LOGOUT
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USER AUTHENTICATION
User authentication restricts the use of the machine to users that have been registered. The functions that each user is
allowed to use can be specified, allowing the machine to be customized to meet the needs of your workplace.
When the administrator of the machine has enabled user authentication, each user must log in to use the machine. The
are different types of user authentication, and each type has a different login method.
For more information, see the explanations of the login methods.
AUTHENTICATION BY USER NUMBER
The following procedure is used to log in using a user number received from the administrator of the machine.
OK
User Authentication
Admin Login
When controlled by user number
Enter your user number (5 to 8 digits)
with the numeric keys.
Each entered digit will be displayed as " ".
1
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Touch the [OK] key.
OK
User Authentication
After the entered user number is authenticated, the user count
screen will appear briefly.
Usage status: used/remaining pages
Black-white : 87,654,321/12,345,678
Full color
:
:
87,654,321/12,345,678
2-color
87,654,321/12,345,678
Single color: 87,654,321/12,345,678
Admin Login
2
When page limits have been set in "Pages Limit Group List" in
the system settings (administrator), the number of pages
remaining will appear. (The remaining number of pages that the
user can use in each mode (copy, scan, etc.) appears.) The
amount of time that this screen appears can be changed using
"Message Time Setting" in the system settings (administrator).
When the user number is an 8-digit number, this step is not necessary. (Login takes place automatically after the user
number is entered.)
When you have finished using the
machine and are ready to log out, press
the [LOGOUT] key (
).
LOGOUT
3
• However, note that the [LOGOUT] key (
mode, as the key is used for fax number entry.
) cannot be used to log out when a fax number is being entered in fax
• If a preset duration of time elapses after the machine is last used, the Auto Clear function will activate. When Auto
Clear activates, logout takes place automatically. However, when PC Scan mode is used, logout does not take
place when the [LOGOUT] key (
the machine and then log out.
) is pressed and Auto Clear does not operate. Change to a different mode on
If an incorrect user number is entered 3 times in a row...
If "A Warning when Login Fails" is enabled in the system settings (administrator), the machine will lock for 5 minutes if
an incorrect user number is entered 3 times in a row.
Verify the user number that you should use with the administrator of the machine.
The administrator can clear the locked state.
This is done from [User Control] and then [Default Settings] in the Web page menu.
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AUTHENTICATION BY LOGIN NAME / PASSWORD
The following procedure is used to log in using a login name and password received from the administrator of the
machine or the administrator of the LDAP server.
User Authentication
OK
Login Name
User Name
Password
Auth to:
Login Locally
When controlled by login name and password
(Different items will appear in the screen when LDAP authentication is used.)
Touch the [Login Name] key or the
User Authentication
OK
key.
Login Name
User
Password
If the [Login Name] key is touched, a screen for selecting the
user name appears. Go to the next step.
If the
key is touched, an area for entering a "Registration
1
No." appears [---].
Auth to:
Login Locally
Use the numeric keys to enter your registration number that
has been stored in "User List" in the system settings
(administrator). After entering the registration number, go to
step 3.
(A)
(B)
(C)
Select the user name.
(A) [Direct Entry] key
Back
Device Account Mode User Selection
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Use this key if you have not been stored in "User List" in
the system settings (administrator) and are only using
LDAP authentication.
6
User 0001
User 0003
User 0005
User 0007
User 0009
User 0011
User 0002
1
2
User 0004
User 0006
User 0008
User 0010
User 0012
Admin Login
Direct Entry
A text entry screen will appear. Enter your login name.
(B) User selection keys
Touch your user name that has been stored in "User List"
in the system settings (administrator).
(C) [Back] key
ABC
2
All Users
ABCD
EFGHI
JKLMN
OPQRST
UVWXYZ
User
Touch this key to return to the login screen.
(D) Index tabs
(D)
All users appear on the [All Users] tab. Users are grouped
on the other tabs according to the search characters
entered when each user was stored.
LDAP authentication can be used when the administrator of the server provides LDAP service on the LAN (local area
network).
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Touch the [Password] key.
A text entry screen for entering the password will appear.
Enter your password that is stored in "User List" in the system
settings (administrator).
OK
User Authentication
Login Name
User Name
Password
Aut
User 0001
If you are logging in to an LDAP server, enter the password that
is stored with your LDAP server login name.
Login Locally
Each entered character will be displayed as " ". When you
have finished entering the password, touch the [OK] key.
When authentication is by LDAP server and you have different
passwords stored in "User List" in the system settings
(administrator) and in the LDAP server, use the password
stored in the LDAP server.
• When an LDAP server has been stored, [Auth to:] can be changed.
• If you are logging in using a user selection key...
The LDAP server was stored when your user information was stored, and thus the LDAP server will appear as the
authentication server when you select your login name. Go to step 4.
• When logging in using the [Direct Entry] key...
Touch the [Auth to:] key.
3
User Authentication
OK
Login Name
User Name
Password
Auth to:
Direct Entry
Login Locally
Select the LDAP server and touch the [OK] key.
OK
Authenticate to:
Login Locally
Server
Server
1
2
Server
Server
Server
Server
Server
3
4
5
6
7
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Touch the [OK] key.
After the entered login name and password are authenticated,
the user count screen will appear briefly.
User Authentication
Login Name
OK
User Name
Password
Auth to:
User 0001
Usage status: used/remaining pages
Black-white : 87,654,321/12,345,678
Full color
:
:
87,654,321/12,345,678
Login Locally
2-color
87,654,321/12,345,678
Single color: 87,654,321/12,345,678
4
5
(Different items will appear in the screen when LDAP
authentication is used.)
When page limits have been set in "Pages Limit Group List" in
the system settings (administrator), the number of pages
remaining will appear. (The remaining number of pages that the
user can use in each mode (copy, scan, etc.) appears.) The
amount of time that this screen appears can be changed using
"Message Time Setting" in the system settings (administrator).
When you have finished using the
machine and are ready to log out, press
the [LOGOUT] key (
).
LOGOUT
• However, note that the [LOGOUT] key (
mode, as the key is used for fax number entry.
) cannot be used to log out when a fax number is being entered in fax
• If a preset duration of time elapses after the machine is last used, the Auto Clear function will activate. When Auto
Clear activates, logout takes place automatically. However, when PC Scan mode is used, logout does not take
place when the [LOGOUT] key (
the machine and then log out.
) is pressed and Auto Clear does not operate. Change to a different mode on
If an incorrect login name or password is entered 3 times in a row...
If "A Warning when Login Fails" is enabled in the system settings (administrator), the machine will lock for 5 minutes if
an incorrect login name or password is entered 3 times in a row.
Verify the login name and password that you should use with the administrator of the machine.
• The administrator can clear the locked state.
This is done from [User Control] and then [Default Settings] in the Web page menu.
• When LDAP authentication is used, the [E-mail Address] key may appear, depending on the authentication method. If the
[E-mail Address] key appears in step 3, touch the key.
A text entry screen will appear. Enter your e-mail address. To enter text, see "6. ENTERING TEXT" (page 79).
User Authentication
OK
Login Name
User Name
E-mail Address
Pas
User 0002
Server
2
Auth to:
System Settings (Administrator): User Registration
This is used to store names of users of the machine. Detailed information such as the login name, user number, and password are
also stored. Ask the administrator of the machine for the information that you need to use the machine.
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HOME SCREEN
When the [HOME] key is pressed on the operation panel, the home screen appears in the touch panel.
Shortcuts to functions can be registered as keys in the home screen. When a shortcut key is touched, the screen for that
function appears. Register frequently used functions in the home screen to quickly and conveniently access those
functions. When user authentication is used, the home screen of "Favorite Operation Group" can be displayed.
Register keys that you wish to show in the home screen in the Web pages.
(1)
Home Screen
(3)
Total Count
Address Control
Document Filing
Control
Paper Tray Settings
(2)
04/01/2006 11:40
(1) Title
This shows the title of the home screen.
(2) Shortcut key
(3)
User name
This shows the name of the logged in user.
The user name appears when user authentication is
enabled on the machine.
A registered function appears as a shortcut key.
The key can be touched to select the registered function.
• System Settings (Administrator): Home Screen Settings
Registration is performed in [System Settings] - [Operation Settings] - [Home Screen Settings] in the Web page menu.
• System Settings (Administrator): Home Screen List
Registration is performed in "Home Screen List" in [User Control] in the Web page menu.
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LOADING PAPER
2
IMPORTANT POINTS ABOUT PAPER
This section provides information that you should know before loading paper in the paper trays.
Be sure to read this section before loading paper.
NAMES AND LOCATIONS OF TRAYS
The trays are identified by the names indicated below. For detailed information on the sizes and types of paper that can
be loaded in each tray of the machine, see the specifications in the Safety Guide and "Paper Tray Settings" in the
System Settings Guide.
Bypass tray
Tray 1
Tray 2
Tray 3
Tray 5 (when a large
capacity tray is installed)
Tray 4
THE MEANING OF "R" IN PAPER SIZES
Some original and paper sizes can be placed in either the vertical or the horizontal orientation. To differentiate between
vertical and horizontal orientations, paper sizes in the horizontal orientation will be followed by an "R" (for example,
8-1/2" x 11"R, A4R).
Sizes that can be placed only in the horizontal orientation (12" x 18", 11" x 17", 8-1/2" x 14", 8-1/2" x 13", A3W, A3, B4)
do not include the "R" in their size indication.
11" x 17"
(A3)
8-½" x 11"R
(A4R)
8-½" x 11"
(A4)
Can be placed only in the
horizontal orientation
"R" is not appended.
Horizontal orientation
Vertical orientation
"R" is not appended.
"R" is appended.
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USEABLE PAPER
Various types of paper are sold. This section explains what plain paper and what special media can be used with the
machine. For detailed information on the sizes and types of paper that can be loaded in each tray of the machine, see
the specifications in the Safety Guide and "Paper Tray Settings" in the System Settings Guide.
Plain paper, special media
Plain paper that can be used
• SHARP standard plain paper (21 lbs. (80 g/m )). For paper specifications, see the specifications in the Safety Guide.
• Pain paper other than SHARP standard paper (16 lbs. to 28 lbs. (60 g/m to 105 g/m ))
2
2
2
Recycled paper, colored paper and pre-punched paper must meet the same specifications as plain paper. Contact
your dealer or nearest SHARP Service Department for advice on using these types of paper.
Types of paper that can be used in each tray
The following types of paper can be loaded in each tray.
Tray 1
Tray 2
Tray 5 (large
capacity tray)
Tray 3
Tray 4
Bypass tray
Plain paper
Pre-printed
Letter head
Heavy paper 1*
Heavy paper 2*
Labels
Permitted
Permitted
Permitted
Permitted
Permitted
–
Permitted
Permitted
Permitted
Permitted
Permitted
Permitted
Permitted
Permitted
Permitted
Permitted
Permitted
Permitted
Permitted
Permitted
Permitted
Permitted
Permitted
Permitted
Permitted
1
1
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
Permitted
Permitted
–
–
Permitted
Permitted
Permitted
Permitted
–
–
–
2
Glossy paper*
Permitted
Permitted
Transparency film
Tab paper
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
Envelopes
3
Thin paper*
–
–
2
2
*1 "Heavy paper 1" is heavy paper up to 56 lbs. (209 g/m ), and "Heavy paper 2" is heavy paper up to 68 lbs. (256 g/m ).
*2 When using glossy paper, set the paper type to heavy paper. This will bring out the glossy quality of the paper.
2
2
*3 Thin paper from 15 lbs. to 16 lbs. (55 g/m to 59 g/m ) can be used.
Print side face up or face down
Paper is loaded with the print side face up or face down depending on the paper type and tray.
Trays 1 to 4
Load the paper with the print side face up.
However, if the paper type is "Letter Head" or "Pre-Printed", load the paper with the print side face down*.
Bypass tray and tray 5
Load the paper with the print side face down.
However, if the paper type is "Letter Head" or "Pre-Printed", load the paper with the print side face up*.
* If "Disabling of Duplex" is enabled in the system settings (administrator), load the paper in the normal way (face up in
trays 1 to 4; face down in the bypass tray and tray 5).
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Paper that cannot be used
2
• Special media for inkjet printers
(fine paper, glossy paper, glossy film, etc.)
• Carbon paper or thermal paper
• Pasted paper
• Thin paper less than 15 lbs. (55 g/m )
2
• Paper that is 69 lbs. (257 g/m ) or heavier
• Irregularly shaped paper
• Stapled paper
• Paper with clips
• Damp paper
• Paper with fold marks
• Torn paper
• Oil-feed transparency film
• Curled paper
• Paper with a wave-like pattern due to moisture
absorption
Non-recommended paper
• Iron-on transfer paper
• Japanese paper
• Reverse side of paper already printed on by another
printer or copier.
• Perforated paper
• Various types of plain paper and special media are sold. Some types cannot be used with the machine. Contact your
dealer or nearest SHARP Service Department for advice on using these types of paper.
• The image quality and toner fusibility of paper may change due to ambient conditions, operating conditions, and paper
characteristics, resulting in image quality inferior to that of SHARP standard paper. Contact your dealer or nearest SHARP
Service Department for advice on using these types of paper.
• The use of non-recommended or prohibited paper may result in skewed feeding, misfeeds, poor toner fusing (the toner
does not adhere to the paper well and can be rubbed off), or machine failure.
• The use of non-recommended paper may result in misfeeds or poor image quality. Before using non-recommended paper,
check if printing can be performed properly.
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TRAY SETTINGS FOR TRAY 1 AND TRAY 2
LOADING PAPER
Up to 1200 sheets of 8-1/2" x 11" or A4 size paper can be loaded in tray 1. Up to 800 sheets of 8-1/2" x 11" or A4 size
paper can be loaded in tray 2.
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.
Pull out tray 1 - tray 2.
Gently pull the tray out until it stops.
1
Fan the paper.
Fan the paper well before loading it. If the paper is not fanned,
multiple sheets may feed at once and cause a misfeed.
2
● Tray 1
Load paper in the left and right trays.
Load the paper with the print side face up. The stack must not
be higher than the indicator line (maximum of 1200 sheets).
Indicator line
3
● Tray 2
Raise the paper guide and load the paper with the print side
face up. The stack must not be higher than the indicator line
(maximum of 800 sheets).
Be sure to return the paper guide to its original position after
loading the paper.
Indicator line
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Gently push tray 1- tray 2 into the
machine.
Push the tray firmly all the way into the machine.
4
If you loaded a different type of paper than was loaded previously, change the paper type setting as explained in
"Paper Tray Settings" in the System Settings Guide.
Do not place heavy objects on the tray or press down on the tray.
System Settings: Paper Tray Settings
Change these settings when you change the size or type of paper loaded in a tray.
CHANGING THE PAPER SIZE
To change the paper size of tray 1 - tray 2, follow the steps below.
This section only explains how to change the paper size. For the procedures for opening/closing the tray and loading
Remove the paper size guide.
With the base of the tray pressed all the way down, hold down
the hook at the bottom on the paper size guide and pull the
paper size guide up slightly.
Tray 1
Tray 2
1
Transparent sheet
Paper guide
Hook
Before changing the paper size of tray 2, raise the paper guide.
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Attach the paper size guide and
transparent sheet appropriately for the
size of paper to be used.
(1) Align the bottom of the paper size guide with
the appropriate slot on the base of the tray.
(1)
(2)
LT
A4
A4
LT
Align the paper size guide with the slot for the paper size
to be used (indicated by the paper size mark).
(2) Align the holes at the top of the paper size
guide with the protrusions that secure the
paper size guide.
Align with the holes for the paper size to be used
(indicated by the paper size mark).
2
(3) Push in the paper guide so that it locks into
place.
Push the paper size guide in until the hook at the bottom
locks into place. (You will hear a "click" when the hook
locks.) Move the paper size guide slightly to verify that it
has locked into place.
Transparent sheet
When attaching the paper size guide, make sure that the top and bottom of the guide are aligned to the same paper size. If
the top and bottom of the paper size guide are not aligned to the same paper size, skewed feeding and misfeeds will result.
• When attaching the paper size guide, place the transparent sheet in direct contact with the base of the tray in the
correct orientation as shown.
• The slot or hole with the "LT" mark is for 8-1/2" x 11" size.
Repeat steps 1 and 2 to adjust the far
paper guide to the paper size to be used.
Be sure to adjust the far paper guide to the same size as the
near paper guide.
Transparent
sheet
When removing and attaching the far paper size guide, take
care not to hit the front cover of the machine.
3
4
Adjusting only one paper guide may result in skewed feeding or misfeeds.
Set the paper size and paper type.
Be sure to change the paper size and paper type settings as explained in "Paper Tray Settings" in the System Settings Guide.
If the paper size setting is not configured correctly, automatic paper selection will not operate correctly and printing may take
place on the wrong size or type of paper or a misfeed may occur.
Do not place heavy objects on the tray or press down on the tray.
System Settings: Paper Tray Settings
Change these settings when you change the size or type of paper loaded in a tray.
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TRAY SETTINGS FOR TRAY 3 AND TRAY 4
LOADING PAPER AND CHANGING THE PAPER SIZE
Up to 500 sheets of 5-1/2" x 8-1/2"R to 12" x 18" (A5R to A3W) size paper can be loaded in tray 3. Up to 500 sheets of
7-1/4" x 10-1/2"R to 12" x 18" (B5R to A3W) size paper can be loaded in tray 4.
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.
Pull out the paper tray.
Gently pull the tray out until it stops.
To load paper, go to step 3. To load a different size of paper, go
to the next step.
1
Adjust the guide plates A and B by
squeezing their lock levers and sliding
them to match the vertical and
horizontal dimensions of the paper to be
loaded.
A
2
The guide plates A and B are slidable. Slide each guide plate
while squeezing its lock lever.
B
Fan the paper.
Fan the paper well before loading it. If the paper is not fanned,
multiple sheets may feed at once and cause a misfeed.
3
Insert the paper into the tray.
Load the paper with the print side face up. The stack must not
be higher than the indicator line (maximum of 500 sheets).
4
Indicator line
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Gently push the paper tray into the
machine.
Push the tray firmly all the way into the machine.
5
• If you loaded a different type of paper than was loaded previously, change the paper type setting as explained in
"Paper Tray Settings" in the System Settings Guide.
• If you loaded 8K, 16K, or 16KR size paper, or loaded a non-standard size of paper in tray 3, change the paper size
setting as explained in "Paper Tray Settings" in the System Settings Guide. If the paper size setting is not
configured correctly, automatic paper selection will not operate correctly and printing may take place on the wrong
size or type of paper or a misfeed may occur.
Do not place heavy objects on the tray or press down on the tray.
System Settings: Paper Tray Settings
Change these settings when you change the size or type of paper loaded in a tray.
Loading tab paper and transparency film in tray 3
In addition to plain paper, tab paper, transparency film, and other special media can be loaded in tray 3.
To load tab paper or transparency film in tray 3, follow the steps below.
Loading tab paper
To use tab paper, the special guide must be attached as explained below.
Take out the tab paper guide.
The guide is stored inside tray 3 as shown. When finished
using tab paper, be sure to replace the guide.
1
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Pull out the tray and attach the guide.
Slide the guide plate to the position of the bottom edge of the
tab paper and attach the guide so that it covers the guide plate.
2
Insert the tab paper into the tray.
Place the tab paper with the print side face up so that the tab is
to the left.
[Example]
Make sure that the positions of the tabs correspond with the originals as shown below.
3
Originals
Tab Paper
Bottom
Top
Front
side
1st sheet 2nd sheet 3rd sheet 4th sheet
4th sheet
3rd sheet
2nd sheet
1st sheet
Gently push the tray in and set the paper
type to tab paper.
Change the paper type setting to tab paper as explained in
"Paper Tray Settings" in the System Settings Guide.
4
Loading transparency film
When loading transparency film, load the film in the vertical orientation with the rounded corner at the top right.
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TRAY SETTINGS OF TRAY 5 (LARGE
CAPACITY TRAY)
LOADING PAPER (MX-LCX2)
2
Up to 3500 sheets of 8-1/2" x 11" or A4 size paper (21 lbs. (80 g/m )) can be loaded in the large capacity tray
(MX-LCX2).
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.
The paper size of the large capacity tray (MX-LCX2) can only be changed by a service technician. If you need to change
the paper size, consult your dealer or nearest SHARP Service Department.
Pull out the paper tray.
Gently pull the tray out until it stops.
1
Fan the paper.
Fan the paper well before loading it. If the paper is not fanned,
multiple sheets may feed at once and cause a misfeed.
2
Place the paper in the center of the
paper table.
Load the paper with the print side face down. The stack must
not be higher than the indicator line (maximum of 3500 sheets).
Indicator
line
3
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Gently push the paper tray into the
machine.
Push the tray firmly all the way into the machine.
4
If you loaded a different type of paper than was loaded previously, change the paper type setting as explained in
"Paper Tray Settings" in the System Settings Guide.
Do not place heavy objects on the tray or press down on the tray.
System Settings: Paper Tray Settings
Change these settings if you have loaded a different type of paper in the tray.
LOADING PAPER (MX-LCX3)
Up to 3000 sheets of 8-1/2" x 11" to 12" x 18" (B5 to A3W) size paper can be loaded in the large capacity tray (MX-LCX3).
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.
Press the operation button.
The operation button indicator will blink and the tray's paper
table will descend to the paper loading position. Wait until the
operation button indicator turns off.
1
Do not remove the tray before the indicator turns off. Attempting to pull the tray out when the indicator is blinking or
solidly lit may damage the tray.
Pull out the paper tray.
Gently pull the tray out until it stops.
2
Fan the paper.
Fan the paper well before loading it. If the paper is not fanned,
multiple sheets may feed at once and cause a misfeed.
3
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Place the paper in the center of the
paper table.
Indicator line
The paper should be loaded with the print side face down.
When a certain amount of paper is placed on the paper table,
the paper table will automatically descend slightly and then
stop. Continue loading paper in this way.
The paper stack must not be higher than the indicator line.
A maximum of 3000 sheets of paper can be loaded in the tray.
Caution
When placing paper, do not insert your fingers into the openings in the paper table.
4
Do not insert spare paper or other objects into openings inside the tray.
Gently push the paper tray into the
machine.
Push the tray firmly all the way into the machine. After the tray
is pushed in, the paper table will rise. While the paper tray
rises, the operation button indicator will blink. After the paper
tray finishes rising, the indicator will light solidly.
5
If you loaded a different type of paper than was loaded previously, change the paper type setting as explained in
"Paper Tray Settings" in the System Settings Guide.
Do not place heavy objects on the tray or press down on the tray.
System Settings: Paper Tray Settings
Change these settings if you load a different type of paper in the tray.
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CHANGING THE PAPER SIZE (MX-LCX3)
To change the paper size of the large capacity tray (MX-LCX3), follow the procedure below.
This procedure only explains how to change the paper size. For the procedures for opening/closing the tray and loading
Loosen the paper guide screw.
1
Slide the plate of the paper guide.
Slide the plate until the red line appears at the center of the size
Plate
window of the plate.
2
Adjust the paper guide to the paper size
that will be used.
Slide the paper guide forward or backward until the size mark
of the paper to be used ( or ) appears in the size window of
the plate.
3
Secure the paper guide.
(1)
(1) Slide the plate of the paper guide.
Slide the plate until the paper size to be used appears in
the size window of the plate.
11
4
(2) Tighten the paper guide screw.
(2)
Repeat steps 1 through 4 to adjust the
far paper guide to the paper size to be
used.
Be sure to adjust the far guide to the same paper size as the
near guide.
5
Adjusting only one paper guide may result in skewed feeding or misfeeds.
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Change the right paper guide to the
paper size to be used.
(1) While holding up the paper guide lock, slide
the paper guide to the paper size to be
used.
6
7
(2) Release the paper guide lock.
(3) Move the paper guide slightly to the right
and left so that it locks into place.
You will hear a "click" when the paper guide locks.
Set the paper size and paper type.
Be sure to change the paper size and paper type settings as explained in "Paper Tray Settings" in the System Settings Guide.
If the paper size setting is not configured correctly, automatic paper selection will not operate correctly and printing may take
place on the wrong size or type of paper or a misfeed may occur.
Do not place heavy objects on the tray or press down on the tray.
System Settings: Paper Tray Settings
Change these settings when you change the size or type of paper loaded in a tray.
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LOADING PAPER IN THE BYPASS TRAY
The bypass tray can be used to print on plain paper, envelopes, label sheets, tab paper, and other special media. 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 System Settings Guide.
Open the bypass tray.
When loading paper larger than 8-1/2" x 11"R or A4R, be sure
to pull out the bypass tray extension. Pull the bypass tray
1
extension all the way out. If the bypass tray extension is not
pulled all the way out, the size of the loaded paper will not be
correctly displayed.
Do not place heavy objects on the bypass tray or press down on the tray.
Set the bypass tray guides to the width
of the paper.
2
Insert the paper along the bypass tray
guides all the way into the bypass tray
until it stops.
Load the paper with the print side face down.
3
• 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 set too wide, the paper may skew or be creased.
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Touch the [Paper Select] key.
Color Mode
Full Color
Special Modes
2-Sided Copy
Output
Plain
8½x11
Exposure
Auto
1.
2.
8½x11 8½x11
3. 11x17
4. 8½x14
File
4
Quick File
Copy Ratio
Original
Auto
Paper Select
Auto
8½x11
Plain
100%
8½x11
Touch the paper type key of the bypass
tray.
OK
Paper Select
Paper Tray
Bypass Tray
(A) Shows the size of paper loaded in the bypass tray.
(B) Shows the currently selected paper type.
8½x11
1. 8½x11
2. 8½x11
Plain
Plain
Plain
3. 11x17
Plain
Plain
5
6
4.
8½x14
(A)
(B)
Select the type of paper used in the
bypass tray.
Paper Select
Cancel
Bypass Tray Type/Size Setting
Select the paper type.
Select the paper type to be used.
1
Plain
Pre-Printed
Color
Recycled
Heavy Paper
Transparency
Letter Head
2
Pre-Punched
Thin Paper
Envelope
1
Heavy Paper
Tab Paper
2
Labels
Heavy Paper 1: 28+ - 56 lbs. (106 - 209 g/m2)
Heavy Paper 2: 56+ - 68 lbs. (210 - 256 g/m2)
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Example: recycled paper has been selected
Set the paper size.
[Auto-Inch] key
Paper Select
When the paper inserted in the bypass tray is a standard 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 a standard AB
size (A4 size, etc.), the paper size will be detected
automatically and the appropriate paper size set.
[Custom Size] key
OK
Bypass Tray Type/Size Setting
Type
Size
12x18,11x17,8½x14
8½x11,8½x11R,5½x8½R
7¼x10½R,A3,A4,B4,B5
A3W,A3,A4,A4R,A5R,B4
B5,B5R,216x330(8½x13)
11x17,8½x11
Auto-Inch
Auto-AB
Recycled
Custom Size
X17 Y11
16K
16KR
8K
Touch this key when you know the size of the inserted paper
but it is not one of the standard 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
OK
OK
Bypass Tray Type/Size Setting
Size Input
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paper with the
keys, and then touch the [Y] key and
enter the vertical dimension. When finished, touch the [OK]
key.
(2 1/2~17)
X
Y
17
11
inch
(2 1/2~11 5/8)
inch
• When [Envelope] is selected, specify the size of the envelope. When finished, touch the [OK] key.
• If tab paper is selected, check the size. Touch the [Auto-Inch] key or the [Auto-AB] key. When you have finished
checking/changing the setting, touch the [OK] key.
• To use a paper size used in China, touch [8K], [16K], or [16KR].
(1)
(2)
Select the bypass tray.
(1) Touch the paper size key of the bypass tray.
(2) Touch the [OK] key.
Paper Select
OK
Paper Tray
2.8½x11
Plain
Bypass Tray
8½x11
1.8½x11
Plain
Recycled
8
11x17
3.
Plain
Plain
4.8½x14
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IMPORTANT POINTS WHEN USING THE BYPASS TRAY
• When using plain paper other than SHARP standard paper or special media other than SHARP-recommended
transparency film, or when 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 bypass 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.
Inserting paper
Place paper that is 7-1/4" x 10-1/2" (A5) or smaller in the horizontal
orientation.
Inserting tab paper
To print on tab paper, load tab paper in the bypass tray with the print side face down.
Face down
• Use only tab paper that is made of paper. Tab paper made of a material other than paper (film, etc.) cannot be used.
• To print on the tabs of tab paper...
In copy mode, use "Tab Copy" in the special modes. In print mode, use the tab print function. For more information on
these functions, see the Copier Guide and the Printer Guide.
Inserting transparency film
• 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.
Horizontally
Vertically
• When printing on transparency film, be sure to remove each
sheet as it exits the machine. Allowing sheets to stack in the
output tray may result in curling.
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Loading envelopes
When inserting envelopes in the bypass tray, place them aligned to the left side in the orientation shown below.
Only the front side of envelopes can be printed on. Be sure to place the front side face down.
Important points when using envelopes
• Do not print on both sides of an 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 air inside, envelopes with creases or fold marks, torn or
damaged envelopes
• Envelopes with an incorrectly aligned corner gluing position on the back cannot be used as creasing may result.
• Print quality is not guaranteed in the area 13/32" (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
three layers.
Can be used
• Print quality is not guaranteed on envelopes having peel off flaps for sealing the
envelopes.
Cannot be used
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Fusing unit pressure adjusting levers
It may happen that creases, color deviations, or smudging may occur even when envelopes within the specifications are
used. This problem can be alleviated by shifting the fusing unit pressure adjusting levers from the regular pressure
position to the low pressure position. To shift the fusing unit pressure adjusting levers, follow the steps below.
Pull out the right side cover.
While pushing up the right side cover release lever, gently open
the cover.
1
Move the fusing unit pressure adjusting
levers (two) to the low pressure position
as shown.
B
A
Low pressure position
2
Regular
position
A: Front side of
fusing unit
B: Rear side of
fusing unit
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 regular position when you have finished feeding envelopes. Otherwise, inadequate
toner adherence, paper misfeeds, and other problems may occur.
Gently close the right side cover.
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ORIGINALS
3
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
Minimum original size
Maximum original size
Standard sizes
Standard sizes
(Minimum size that can be automatically detected)
8-1/2" (height) x 5-1/2" (width)
(Maximum size that can be automatically detected)
11" (height) x 17" (width)
A5: 210 mm (height) x 148 mm (width)
Non-standard sizes
(Minimum size that can be specified manually)
5-1/8" (height) x 5-1/2" (width)
A3: 297 mm (height) x 420 mm (width)
12" x 18" size paper (A3W) cannot be used.
Non-standard sizes
(Maximum size that can be specified manually)
Copy mode: 297 mm (height) x 432 mm (width)
Image send mode: 11" (height) x 31-1/2" (width)
297 mm (height) x 800 mm (width)
131 mm (height) x 140 mm (width)
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 fax or scanner transmission, see "IMAGE SETTINGS" in the Facsimile
Guide or Scanner Guide.
Allowed original weights
1-sided scanning: 9 lbs. to 34 lbs. (35 g/m to 128 g/m )
2-sided scanning: 15 lbs. to 34 lbs. (50 g/m to 128 g/m )
To scan originals from 9 lbs. to 14 lbs. (35 g/m to 49 g/m ), use "Slow Scan Mode" in the special modes. Scanning
without using "Slow Scan Mode" may result in original misfeeds.
2
2
2
2
2
2
When "Slow Scan Mode" is selected, automatic 2-sided scanning is not possible.
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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Adjust the original guides to the size of
the originals.
2
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 that does not exceed the indicator
line on the document feeder tray.
Indicator
line
Up to 150 sheets can be inserted.
• Originals of different sizes can be placed together in the automatic document feeder. In this case, select "Mixed Size
Original" in the special modes of the mode you are using. For the procedures for inserting mixed size originals and the
sizes that can be inserted, see the Copier Guide, the Scanner Guide, and the Facsimile Guide.
• 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 of the
document feeder tray.
Feed slot
Hole
positions
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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 a non-standard size original is placed in copy
mode, see "SPECIFYING THE ORIGINAL SIZE" in the
Maximum original size
Copier Guide.
Standard sizes
When a non-standard size original is placed for fax or
scanner transmission, see "IMAGE SETTINGS" in the
Facsimile Guide or Scanner Guide.
11" (height) x 17" (width)
A3: 297 mm (height) x 420 mm (width)
Non-standard sizes
297 mm (height) x 432 mm (width)
Open the automatic document feeder.
1
Place the original.
Place the original face down in the far left corner of the
document glass.
Original size
detector
Document glass scale
mark
Document glass scale
mark
5-1/2" x 8-1/2"
(A5)
B5R
8-1/2" x 11"R (A4R)
8-1/2" x 14" (B4)
11" x 17" (A3)
B5
8-1/2" x 11" (A4)
2
The original should always be placed in the far left corner,
regardless of its size.
Align the top left corner of the original with the tip of the
mark.
Do not place any objects under the original size detector.
Closing the automatic document feeder with an object underneath may damage the original size detector and prevent
correct detection of the original size.
If you are placing a small non-standard size original on the document glass, it is convenient to place a blank sheet of
8-1/2" x 11" or 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" (A4 or B5) paper on top of the original to facilitate detection of the original size.
Close the automatic document feeder.
After placing the original, be sure to close the automatic
document feeder. If left open, parts outside of the original will
be copied black, causing excessive use of toner.
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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)
(1)
(2) Slowly close the automatic document
feeder.
Caution
• Close the automatic document feeder slowly. Abruptly closing the automatic document feeder may damage it.
• Take care that your fingers are not pinched when closing the automatic document feeder.
The automatic document feeder cannot be closed correctly in this state. To return the automatic document feeder to its
normal state, open it completely and then close it.
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PERIPHERAL DEVICES
4
This chapter describes the peripheral devices that can be used with the machine and explains how to use the finisher,
saddle stitch finisher, and inserter, 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.
(As of June, 2007)
Product name
Product number
Description
Additional tray. A maximum of 3500 sheets of paper can be
loaded in the tray.
MX-LCX2
Large capacity tray
Additional tray. Supports wide sizes such as 12" x 18" (A3W). Up
to 3000 sheets can be loaded.
MX-LCX3
MX-FNX3
Output device that enables the use of the staple function and
offset function.
Finisher
Output device that enables use of the staple function, offset
function and pamphlet copy function.
Saddle stitch finisher
Paper pass unit
Punch module
MX-FNX4
MX-RBX2
MX-PNX2B
This is required to install a finisher or saddle stitch finisher.
Punches holes in copies and other output. Requires a finisher or
saddle stitch finisher.
Paper loaded in the inserter can be inserted into output as
covers and inserts. Manual stapling and hole punching is also
possible from the inserter.
Inserter
MX-CFX1
Barcode font kit
AR-PF1
Adds barcode fonts to the machine.
Enables the machine to be used as a Postscript compatible
printer.
PS3 expansion kit
MX-PKX1
Internet fax expansion kit
Facsimile expansion kit
MX-FWX1
MX-FXX1
Adds an Internet fax function.
Adds a fax function.
The application integration module can be combined with the
network scanner function to append a metadata file to a scanned
image file.
Application integration module
MX-AMX1
This allows the machine to be linked over a network to an
external software application.
Application communication module
External account module
MX-AMX2
MX-AMX3
This is required to use an external account application on the
machine.
When a finisher and inserter are installed on the machine, a punch module is also required.
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FINISHER / SADDLE STITCH FINISHER
The finisher and saddle stitch finisher are 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. The saddle stitch finisher is also equipped
with the pamphlet staple function, which automatically staples and folds each set of output at the centerline.
A punch module can also be installed to punch holes in output.
PART NAMES
(5)
(1)
(2)
(6)
(3)
(4)
Finisher
(1) Stapler compiler
(4) Saddle stitch tray guide
This temporarily stacks paper to be stapled.
This guides the output as it is delivered to the tray. Before
printing, attach the saddle stitch tray guide in the
appropriate position below for the paper size to be used.
(2) Output trays (upper tray, lower tray)
Stapled and offset output is delivered to these trays.
The trays are slidable. For large-size output (12" x 18",
11" x 17", 8-1/2" x 14", 8-1/2" x 13", A3W, A3, B4),
extend the tray.
(3) Saddle stitch tray
11" x 17"/8-1/2" x 14"
(A3/B4)
8-1/2" x 11"R
(A4R)
Stapled and folded output is delivered to this tray.
(5) Top cover
Open this cover to remove a paper misfeed.
(6) Front cover
Open this cover to replace the staple cartridge or remove
a staple jam.
• A paper pass unit is required to install a finisher or saddle stitch finisher.
• Do not place heavy objects on the finisher / saddle stitch finisher or press down on the finisher / saddle stitch finisher.
• Use caution when you turn on the power and when printing is taking place, as the output tray may move up and down.
• A saddle stitch finisher and a finisher cannot be installed simultaneously.
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SUPPLIES
The finisher and saddle stitch finisher require the following staple cartridge:
• Staple cartridge (approx. 5000 staples x 3 cartridges) (for both the finisher and saddle stitch finisher)
AR-SC2
The saddle stitch finisher also requires the following special staple cartridge for the saddle stitch unit.
• Staple cartridge (approx. 2000 staples per cartridge x 3 cartridges)
AR-SC3
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FINISHER / SADDLE STITCH 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 cartridge in the finisher
Open the front cover.
1
Squeeze the green parts of the staple
case and pull the case up and then out.
2
Remove the empty staple cartridge.
Press the lock button to release the staple case cover and then
remove the staple cartridge.
3
When staples remain, the staple cartridge cannot be removed.
Insert a new staple cartridge into the
staple case.
Push the staple cartridge in until it clicks into place.
4
Do not remove the seal from the cartridge before inserting the cartridge into the case.
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Pull the seal that holds the staples
straight out.
5
6
7
Push the staple case firmly back in.
Push the staple case in until it clicks into place.
Close the front cover.
Make a test print or copy in staple sort mode to verify that stapling takes place correctly.
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Replacing the staple cartridges in the saddle stitch unit
Open the front cover.
1
Grasp the handle on the saddle stitch
unit and pull it slowly out until it stops.
2
3
4
5
6
Pull the staple unit in the saddle stitch
unit out and then rotate it up.
Grasp the left and right side of each
empty staple cartridge and remove the
cartridges.
Load new staple cartridges.
Replace both staple cartridges.
Remove the cover from each staple cartridge and then install
the cartridge.
Pull the staple unit of the saddle stitch
finisher forward and then rotate it back
to its original position.
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Push the saddle stitch unit in.
7
8
Close the front cover of the saddle stitch
finisher.
Make a test print or copy using the saddle stitch function to verify that stapling takes place correctly.
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Removing a staple jam from the finisher
To remove a staple jam, remove the staple case from the finisher unit and then follow the steps below.
To remove or reinsert the staple case of the finisher unit, see "Replacing the cartridge in the finisher" (page 51).
Lower the lever at the front end of the
staple case and remove the jammed
staple.
Remove the leading staple if it is bent. If bent staples remain, a
staple jam will occur again.
1
Return the lever to its original position.
2
Make a test print or copy in staple sort mode to verify that stapling takes place correctly.
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Removing a staple jam from the saddle stitch unit
To remove a staple jam from the saddle stitch unit, remove the staple cartridge and then follow the steps below. To
remove the staple cartridge from the saddle stitch unit or replace the saddle stitch unit, see "Replacing the staple
Remove the staple cartridge from the
staple unit.
1
Press (A) down and pull up knob (B).
2
(B) (A)
Remove the jammed staples and then
return knob (B) to its original position.
3
(B)
Replace the staple cartridge.
4
Make a test print or copy using the saddle stitch function to verify that stapling takes place correctly.
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PUNCH MODULE
A punch module can be installed to punch holes in output. To install a punch module, a finisher or saddle stitch finisher
is required.
Discarding punch waste
Punch waste from punched holes is collected in the punch waste box.
Follow the steps below to discard the punch waste.
Open the front cover of the punch
module.
1
Pull out the punch waste box and
discard the punch waste.
Discard the punch waste in a plastic bag or other container,
taking care not to let the waste scatter.
2
Replace the punch waste box.
If the punch waste box is not replaced properly, printing will not
be possible using the punch function.
3
Close the cover of the punch module.
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INSERTER
The inserter enables blank sheets or printed sheets to be added to copy and print output as covers or inserts without
performing printing. The inserter also allows feeding of heavy paper that cannot be fed from the other trays.
Sets of printed paper that have not been stapled or punched can be fed one at a time from the inserter for stapling or
punching.
To use the inserter to insert covers or inserts, paper settings for the inserter must be configured in "Paper Tray Settings"
in the system settings.
PART NAMES
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(1) Paper tray
Place blank or printed paper here to be inserted.
(2) Paper guide
(4) Inserter operation panel
Stapling and punching can be performed directly from the
inserter operation panel without using the machine
operation panel.
When loading paper, adjust this guide to the width of the
paper.
(5) Paper guide lever
Release the paper guide lock to remove misfed paper.
(3) Top cover
Open this cover to remove a paper misfeed.
To install an inserter, a finisher or saddle stitch finisher is required. To install an inserter on a finisher, a punch module is
required.
Special media that can be used in the inserter
2
Special media such as heavy paper up to 61 lbs. (256 g/m ), transparency film, tab paper, or thin paper can be loaded in
the inserter. For detailed information on paper, see the Safety Guide.
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LOADING PAPER
When loading paper in the inserter, load the paper face up. Up to 100 sheets can be inserted. If the paper has a top
edge and bottom edge, load in the same top-bottom orientation as the original. Adjust the paper guide on the paper tray
to the width of the paper.
When loading tab paper in the inserter, the reverse side of the tab paper should face up. The top side is inserted first.
Reverse side
The relation of copies and tab sheets is shown below.
Loaded tab paper
Copies
Reverse
side
Reverse
side
Reverse
side
Inserted first.
1st sheet
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
sheet
sheet
sheet
sheet
sheet
4th sheet
5th sheet
Copy results
Reverse
side
Tab paper 4th sheet (reverse side)
Tab paper 1st sheet (reverse side)
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MANUALLY OPERATING THE INSERTER
The inserter can be used for stapling or punching without performing a copy operation. These functions are selected at
the operation panel of the inserter.
(1)
(2)
(3)
) / indicator
(1) [PUNCH] key (
)
(3) [START] key (
When a punch module is installed on the finisher or
saddle stitch finisher, punch holes can be added to blank
paper or printed paper. The indicator lights when this
function is selected.
After selecting punch or staple settings with the key of (1)
or (2), place the paper to be punched or stapled on the
paper tray of the inserter and press this key.
(2) [STAPLE] key (
) / indicator
When this function is selected, each set of output is
stapled and delivered to the finisher or saddle stitch
finisher tray. (Note that the sets are not offset.) Press this
key until the icon indicator of the desired staple position
lights up. (
(pamphlet stapling) can only be selected
when a saddle stitch finisher is installed.)
• Do not use tab paper when operating the inserter manually.
• The punch and staple functions cannot be used when a malfunction has occurred in the finisher or saddle stitch finisher, or
the inserter, finisher, saddle stitch finisher, or punch module has been disabled in the system settings (administrator).
Load paper in the inserter.
Load the paper face up. When performing pamphlet stapling,
place the paper so that the opened pages are face up as
Paper
guide
7
8
shown.
1
2
Adjust the paper guide to the size of the paper.
Press the desired output mode key.
To perform stapling or pamphlet stapling, touch the [STAPLE]
key (
(
). To perform punching, touch the [PUNCH] key
). The indicator of the selected mode lights up.
Pamphlet stapling can only be used when the saddle stitch finisher is installed.
Stapling and punching cannot be used in combination with pamphlet stapling.
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Touch the [START] key (
Make sure that the [START] key (
).
) indicator is illuminated
green and then press the [START] key (
).
3
Alarm display
If the indicator of the [START] key (
) is off or blinks after loading paper, operation will not begin when the [START]
key (
) is pressed. For more information on blinking and lit indicators, see "Alarm display of the inserter" in the
Troubleshooting.
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SHARP OSA
Sharp OSA (Open Systems Architecture) is an architecture that enables external applications to be directly connected to
a digital multifunction machine over a network.
When a digital multifunction machine that supports Sharp OSA is used, the operation panel controls and functions of the
machine such as scan send can be linked to an external application.
There are two types of external applications: "standard application" and "external account application". An "external
account application" is used for centralized account management of a multifunction machine on a network. A "standard
application" refers to all other applications.
APPLICATION COMMUNICATION MODULE (MX-AMX2)
The application communication module is required to use a "standard application" on the machine.
When a previously registered standard application is selected in the Web pages of the machine, the machine retrieves
the operation screen from the registered URL. Control of the operation screen is performed by the standard application,
and Scan to FTP can be executed.
Standard application setup
To enable a general application in the Web pages of the machine, click [Application Settings] in the administrator menu
frame, and then [External Applications Settings] and [Standard Applications]. Configure settings for the standard
application in the screen that appears.
Selecting a standard application
The procedure for selecting a general application that has been enabled in the Web pages of the machine is explained
below.
DOCUMENT
FILING
COPY
IMAGE SEND
Sharp OSA
Touch the [Sharp OSA] key in the mode
select keys.
Ready to scan for copy.
0
Color Mode
Full Color
If no standard applications have been stored in the Web pages,
the key cannot be touched.
Special Modes
2-Sided Copy
Output
Plain
8½x11
Exposure
Auto
1.
2.
1
8½x118½x11
3. 11x17
4. 8½x14
File
Quick File
Copy Ratio
Original
Auto
Paper Select
Auto
8½x11
Plain
100%
8½x11
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Select the standard application.
Select External Application
App 01
App 02
App 03
App 04
App 05
App 06
App 07
App 08
If two or more standard applications have been stored in the
Web pages, the screen to select the standard application will
appear. Touch the standard application that you wish to use.
If only one standard application has been stored in the Web
pages, connection to the standard application will begin.
2
3
The machine connects to the standard application.
The message "Connecting to the external application." appears while the machine communicates with the standard
application.
The mode select key cannot be used during a Scan to FTP transmission.
EXTERNAL ACCOUNT MODULE (MX-AMX3)
The external account module is required to use a "external account application" on the machine.
An external account application can be used in "external authentication mode" or "external count mode". When external
authentication mode is used, the login screen is retrieved from the application when the machine is started. When a job
ends, a job notification screen is sent to the application to enable counts to be kept for each authenticated user.
When "external count mode" is used, the login screen is not displayed when the machine is started. Only a job result
notification is sent to the application. User authentication by the external account application cannot be used, however,
the external account application can be used in combination with the internal account function.
External account application setup
To enable an external account application in the Web pages of the machine, click [Application Settings] in the
administrator menu frame, and then [External Applications Settings] and [External Accounting]. Configure settings for
the external account application in the screen that appears. To make the settings in the Web page take effect, restart the
machine.
Operation in external account mode
The two modes for using an external account application operate as explained below.
External authentication mode
When the [Enable Authentication by External Server] checkbox is selected in "External Account Setting" of "Sharp OSA
Settings" in the system settings (administrator), the machine enters external authentication mode. When the machine is
powered on in external authentication mode, the machine accesses the external account application and displays the
login screen. The login screen also appears when the [Call] key is touched to run a job in the job status complete screen.
(The login screen does not appear if the user has already logged in by the normal method.)
The [JOB STATUS] key can be pressed while the login screen appears to show the job status screen. To return to the
previous state, press the mode select key.
• The user control function of the machine cannot be used in external authentication mode.
However, "User Registration", "User Count Display", "User Count Reset", "User Information Print", and "The Number of
User Name Displayed Setting" can be used.
• The mode select key cannot be used while the login screen appears.
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If login fails
If the login screen fails to appear or the application does not operate correctly, the machine may also stop operating
correctly. In this event, it is recommended that you quit external account mode from the Web pages of the machine. For
more information, see [Help] in the Web pages.
If it is necessary to forcibly terminate external account mode using the operation panel of the machine, follow the steps
below.
Press the [SYSTEM SETTINGS] key and change "External Account Setting" in the system settings (administrator). After
changing the setting, restart the machine.
External count mode
When only the [External Account Control] setting is enabled in "External Account Setting" of "Sharp OSA Settings" in the
system settings (administrator), the machine enters external count mode.
Unlike external authentication mode, when the machine is started in "external count mode", the login screen of the
external account application is not displayed. Only the job result is sent to the external account application. External
count mode can be used together with the user control function of the machine. (External count mode can also be used
when the user control function is disabled.)
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MAINTENANCE
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This chapter explains how to clean the machine and replace the toner cartridges and the waste toner box.
REGULAR MAINTENANCE
To ensure that the machine continues to provide top quality performance, periodically clean the machine.
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 discolor the
housing.
CLEANING THE DOCUMENT GLASS AND AUTOMATIC
DOCUMENT FEEDER
If the document glass or document backplate sheet becomes dirty, the dirt will appear as dirty spots, colored lines, or
white lines 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
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Scanning area
If colored lines 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
Black lines
White lines
Open the automatic document feeder
and remove the glass cleaner.
1
2
Clean the document scanning area on
the document glass with the glass
cleaner.
One scanning area is on the document glass and the other is
inside the automatic document feeder.
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Clean the document scanning area in
the automatic document feeder with the
glass cleaner.
(1) Open the scanning area cover on the
automatic document feeder.
Push in the release switch to release the cover.
(2) Clean the scanning area in the automatic
document feeder.
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(3) Close the cover.
Replace the glass cleaner.
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CLEANING THE MAIN CHARGER OF THE
PHOTOCONDUCTIVE DRUM
If black lines or colored lines appear even after you have cleaned the document glass and automatic document feeder,
use the charger cleaner to clean the main charger that charges the drum.
Open the front cover (lower).
1
Open the inner cover.
2
Clean the main charger.
(1) Slowly pull out the green knob (charger
cleaner) as far as it will go.
3
(2) After the green knob (charger cleaner) is
pulled out, slowly push it all the way back
in.
Repeat step 3 with each of the other
charger cleaners.
There are a total of 3 places to be cleaned in the machine as
shown.
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Charger cleaner
Close the inner cover.
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Close the front cover (lower).
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• If this does not solve the problem, pull the knob out and push it back in 2 more times.
• When pulling and pushing the knob to clean the charger, pull and push the knob slowly from one end to the other.
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.
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CLEANING THE LASER UNIT
When the laser unit inside the machine becomes dirty, line patterns (colored lines) may form in the printed image.
Identifying lines (colored lines) caused by a dirty laser unit
• Colored lines always appear in the same place. (The lines are never black.)
• The colored lines are parallel to the direction of paper feeding.
• Colored lines appear not only on copies but also on print jobs from a computer. (The same lines appear on both
copies and print jobs.)
If the above problems occur, follow the steps below to clean the laser unit.
Open the front cover (lower).
1
Take out the cleaning tool for the laser
unit.
The cleaning tool is attached to the front cover (lower).
2
Make sure that the cleaner at the tip of
the cleaning tool is not dirty.
If the cleaner is dirty, remove the cleaner and replace it with a
clean one. For the procedure for replacing the cleaner, see
steps 4 through 6. If the cleaner is not dirty, go to step 7.
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Cleaner
Open the inner cover and take out a
replacement cleaner.
Replacement cleaners are stored on the inner cover.
Grasp the end of the cleaner and pull it out of the cover.
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