OPERATION MANUALS AND HOW TO USE THEM Start Guide This manual explains basic procedures for using the machine, cautions for safe use of the machine, and information for the administrator. Read this manual before using the machine. For detailed operating procedures and troubleshooting information, see the manuals in PDF format.
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This guide explains how to use downloaded from our website and viewed on your AirPrint. computer. (Can be used with Manual types may be updated. For more information, see MX-M2651/MX-M3051/MX-M3071/ our website. MX-M3551/MX-M3571/MX-M4051/ MX-M4071/MX-M5051/MX-M5071/ MX-M6051/MX-M6071) User's Manual Software Setup Guide*...
HOW TO PRINT A MANUAL Press the [Home Screen] key. Home screen appears. Tap the [Operation Guide] key. 10:15 CLOUD PORTAL Easy Easy Easy Copy Scan Toner Quantity Operation Enlarge Settings Total Count Brightness Job Status Guide Display Mode Adjustment Set in a touch panel.
ACCESSING THE WEB SERVER IN THE MACHINE When the machine is connected to a network, the machine's built-in Web server can be accessed from a Web browser on your computer. OPENING THE WEB PAGES Tap the [Settings] key. 10:15 CLOUD PORTAL Easy Easy Easy...
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DOWNLOADING THE OPERATION GUIDE The Operation Guide, which is a more detailed manual, can be downloaded from the machine's Web pages. Click [Operation Manual Download] in the menu of the Web page. Sitemap Operation Manual Download English User Name Administrator Logout Select the desired language.
This guide explains the models indicated below. There are some differences in the standard equipment and functions of the models. The explanations of operations common to all models assume that the MX-M6071 is used with a paper drawer installed. MX-M3071 MX-M3071S MX-M3571...
BEFORE USING THE MACHINE This section provides general information about the machine, including the names and functions of the parts of the machine and its peripheral devices, and the procedures for placing originals and loading paper. ► PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS ............12 ►...
(13) Tray 1 It automatically feeds and scans multiple originals. 2-sided originals Store paper in this tray. A maximum of 550 sheets (80 g/m can be automatically scanned. For the MX-M3071/MX-M3071S/ (20 lbs.)) of paper can be loaded. MX-M3571/MX-M3571S/MX-M4071/MX-M4071S/MX-M5071/ (14)
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This is used to connect a USB device such as a USB memory device to the machine. Supports USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed). *1 Can only be used on the MX-M3071/MX-M3071S/MX-M3571/MX-M3571S/MX-M4071/MX-M4071S/MX-M5071/MX-M5071S/ MX-M6071/MX-M6071S. *2 Peripheral device. For more information, see the User's Manual.
BEFORE USING THE MACHINE TURNING ON/OFF THE POWER This section describes how to turn on/off the machine's power and how to restart the machine. Operate two power switches: the main power switch inside the front cover, located in the lower left corner, and the [Power] button on the operation panel.
Pressing the [Home Screen] key on the operation panel displays the home screen on the touch panel. The home screen displays the keys for selecting modes or functions. LINE PRINTER Easy Easy Job Status Sharp OSA Copy Scan File retrieve 10:15 CLOUD PORTAL Easy...
You can change the angle of the operation panel. Adjust the angle for ease of viewing. MOTION SENSOR (MX-M3071/MX-M3071S/MX-M3571/MX-M3571S/MX-M4071/MX-M4071S/MX-M5071/ MX-M5071S/MX-M6071/MX-M6071S) This sensor detects the presence of a person that approaches the machine, and automatically wakes the machine from sleep mode (Motion Sensor Mode Only).
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BEFORE USING THE MACHINE Checking the status of a job / priority / cancelling To display the Job Status screen, tap the [Job Status] key in the home screen, or tap the [Job Status] key that appears in the upper right corner of each mode screen. Check the job status Tap the tab of the mode you want to check.
BEFORE USING THE MACHINE PLACING ORIGINALS The automatic document feeder can be used to automatically scan many originals at once, and this saves you the trouble of manually feeding each original. For originals that cannot be scanned using the automatic document feeder, such as a book or a document with notes attached, use the document glass.
(Administrator rights are required.) Setting mode when an administrator is logged in (page 62) ► LINE PRINTER LINE PRINTER Easy Easy Job Status Settings Sharp OSA Cancel Job Status Copy Scan File retrieve 10:15 Administrator Login Status User Control System Settings...
BEFORE USING THE MACHINE LOADING PAPER NAMES AND LOCATIONS OF TRAYS The names of the trays are as follows. (1) Tray 1 (4) Tray 4 (when a stand/3x550 sheet paper drawer is installed) (2) Tray 2 (when a low stand/550 sheet paper drawer or stand/550/2x550/3x550/ (5) Tray 3 (when a stand/550&2100 sheet paper 550&2100 sheet paper drawer is installed)
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BEFORE USING THE MACHINE LOAD PAPER INTO THE TRAY 1 - 4 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. Adjust guide plates A and B to match the longitudinal and transversal dimensions of the paper to be loaded.
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BEFORE USING THE MACHINE LOADING PAPER IN OTHER TRAYS Bypass tray Open the bypass tray. When loading paper larger than A4R or 8-1/2" x 11"R, pull out the extension guide. Pull the extension guide all the way out. Load the paper with the print side facing down.
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BEFORE USING THE MACHINE Stand/550&2100 sheet paper drawer Pull out the paper tray. Gently pull the tray out until it stops. Tray 3 Tray 4 Place paper into the tray. Load the paper with the print side facing up. The stack must not be higher than the indicator line (maximum of 1200 sheets for tray 3, or maximum of 900 sheets for tray 4).
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BEFORE USING THE MACHINE Large Capacity Tray If you find it necessary to change the paper size, consult the dealer or nearest authorised service representative. Open the top cover. Place the paper in the paper feed table. Insert the paper into the tray until it stops. Place the paper print side down.
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BEFORE USING THE MACHINE CHANGE THE SETTING OF THE PAPER TRAY To change the paper loaded in the tray, change the machine's tray settings from [Tray Settings] in the home screen. As an example, the steps for changing the paper in tray 1 from A4 plain paper to B5 recycled paper are explained below. Press the [Home Screen] key.
BEFORE USING THE MACHINE SAVING CONTACTS IN THE ADDRESS BOOK "Contacts" and "Group" can be stored in the address book. The procedure for adding a new contact to the address book by directly entering the name and address is explained here as an example. Press the [Home Screen] key.
BEFORE USING THE MACHINE USER AUTHENTICATION When user authentication is enabled in settings mode, you must log in in order to use the machine. User authentication is disabled in the factory default settings. When you have finished using the machine, log out. ABOUT AUTHENTICATION METHODS There are three user authentication methods: authentication by user number, authentication by login name / password, and authentication by quick authentication.
BEFORE USING THE MACHINE FUNCTIONS THAT CAN BE USED ON THE MACHINE The machine has many functions for a variety of purposes. Some convenient functions are described in below. For details, see the User's Manual. PAPER, AND TIME SAVING FUNCTIONS N-Up Blank Page Skip This function uniformly lays out multiple original pages onto a...
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BEFORE USING THE MACHINE Job Build Card Shot This function divides the originals into sets and feeds each set This function copies or sends the front and reverse sides of a through the automatic document feeder one set at a time when card on one sheet, not on separate sheets.
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BEFORE USING THE MACHINE SCANNING FUNCTIONS Background Adjustment Slow Scan Mode You can adjust the background by making light areas of the Use this function when you wish to scan thin originals using the original darker or lighter. automatic document feeder. This function helps prevent thin originals from misfeeding.
COPIER This section explains the basic procedures for using the copier function. ► MAKING COPIES ................32 ► COPY MODE..................34 ► COPYING ON SPECIAL PAPER (Bypass Copy) ......35...
COPIER MAKING COPIES This section explains how to set a Copy Ratio. Press the [Home Screen] key. Home screen appears. Tap the [Easy Copy] mode icon. 10:15 Easy Copy mode screen appears. CLOUD PORTAL Easy Easy Easy Copy Scan Toner Quantity Operation Enlarge Settings...
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COPIER Set the copy ratio. Copy Ratio After the settings are completed, tap ( 25~200 ) Auto Image Slightly Reduce (3% Reduction) By Paper Size Original Paper Copies Start Preview Set the number of copies and then tap Original Detail the [Start] key.
COPIER COPY MODE Copy mode has two modes: easy mode and normal mode. Easy mode is limited to frequently used functions that allow you to smoothly perform most copy jobs. If you need to select detailed settings or special functions, use normal mode. All functions can be used in normal mode. Easy Copy Copy...
COPIER COPYING ON SPECIAL PAPER (Bypass Copy) This section explains how to load A4 heavy paper in the bypass tray. Load paper into the bypass tray. ► Bypass tray (page 22) Select settings in the touch panel. 10:15 Tray Settings (1) Tap the [Heavy Paper 1], [Heavy Paper 2], Feeding Bypass...
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COPIER Tap the [Paper Select] Key. Original Detail Paper 2-Sided Copy Copy Ratio Staple / Punch Select 100% Tray 1 1 → 1 Copies Start Preview Select the Bypass Tray. Paper Select Heavy 1 Type and Size Copies Start Preview Set the number of copies and then tap Original Detail...
PRINTER This section explains the basic procedure for printing using the printer driver of the ® machine. The explanations of screens and procedures are primarily for Windows 10 in ® Windows environments, and macOS 10.12 in macOS environments. The window varies depending on the operating system version, the printer driver version, and the application.
PRINTER PRINTING IN A WINDOWS ENVIRONMENT The following example explains how to print an A4 size document from "WordPad", which is a standard accessory program in Windows. To install the printer driver and configure settings in a Windows environment, see the Software Setup Guide. For information on the available printer drivers and the requirements for their use, see the User's Manual.
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PRINTER Click the [Print] button. Printing begins. PRINTING ON ENVELOPES The bypass tray or the tray 1 can be used for envelope printing. (1) Click the [Paper Source] tab. (2) Select the envelope size from "Output Size". When "Output Size" is set to [DL], "Paper Type" is also automatically set to [Envelope]. (3) Select [Bypass Tray] or the [Tray 1] from the "Paper Tray".
Select paper settings. (1) Make sure that the correct printer is selected. SHARP MX-xxxx PPD (2) Select the paper settings. Set the paper size, paper orientation, and copy ratio. (3) Click the [OK] button. Select [Print] from the [File] menu.
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PRINTER Select print settings. (1) Make sure that the correct printer is selected. (2) Select items from the menu and configure the settings as needed. (3) Click the [Print] button. PRINTING ON ENVELOPES The bypass tray or the tray 1 can be used for envelope printing. Select the envelope size in the settings of the application ("Page Setup"...
PRINTER DIRECTLY PRINTING A FILE IN USB MEMORY Files in a USB memory device connected to the machine are printed from the operation panel of the machine without using the printer driver. The file types (and corresponding extensions) that can be printed directly are shown below. File Type TIFF JPEG...
FACSIMILE This section explains the basic procedures for using the fax function of the machine. ► SENDING A FAX ................44 ► FAX MODE..................46...
FACSIMILE SENDING A FAX This section explains the basic procedure for sending a fax. In fax mode, colour originals are sent as black and white images. Press the [Home Screen] key. Home screen appears. Tap the [Easy Fax] mode icon. 10:15 Easy Fax mode screen appears.
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FACSIMILE Tap the [All Destinations] key. AAA AAA Address 123456789 A list of the selected destinations appears. Sort AAA AAA Original BBB BBB Auto CCC CCC DDD DDD EEE EEE FFF FFF Start Category Frequent Confirm the destination. All Destinations If an incorrect destination appears in the list, tap the 1234567890 destination and then tap the [Delete] key.
FACSIMILE FAX MODE Fax mode has two modes: easy mode and normal mode. Easy mode is limited to frequently used functions that allow you to smoothly perform most fax jobs. If you need to select detailed settings or special functions, use normal mode. Easy Easy Mode Normal Mode...
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SCANNER This section explains the uses of the network scanner function and the basic procedure for using scan mode. The Internet fax expansion kit is required to use the Internet fax function. ► NETWORK SCANNER FUNCTION..........48 ► SCANNING AN ORIGINAL...............49 ►...
PC Scan To process an image be used. be used. in a specific application, use Data entry mode Scan to Desktop If you want to use a document solution linked FTP/Desktop to an application Sharp OSA...
SCANNER SCANNING AN ORIGINAL The basic operation for scanning is explained below. The procedure for sending a scanned file by E-mail to a destination stored in the address book is explained here. Press the [Home Screen] key. Home screen appears. Tap the [Easy Scan] mode icon.
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SCANNER Tap the [All Destinations] key. FFF FFF Address 123.ne.jp 1234.xxx A list of the selected destinations appears. Sort Scan to HDD/ AAA AAA BBB BBB CCC CCC DDD DDD EEE EEE FFF FFF Colour Category Frequent Start Start Confirm the destination. All Destinations If an incorrect destination appears in the list, tap the Scan to HDD/...
If the button you want to use does not appear, tap to change the screen. LINE PRINTER LINE PRINTER Easy Easy Easy Easy Job Status Job Status Sharp OSA Sharp OSA Copy Scan File retrieve Copy Scan File retrieve 10:15 10:15 CLOUD PORTAL Easy...
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SCANNER BASE SCREEN OF SCANNER MODE Scanner mode has two modes: easy mode and normal mode. Easy mode is limited to frequently used functions that allow you to smoothly perform most scan jobs. If you need to select detailed settings or special functions, use normal mode. Easy E-mail Scan...
DOCUMENT FILING The document filing function is used to store the document or print image on the hard drive when performing a copy, print, or other job. You can print or perform other operations using the saved file at a later time. This section introduces several of the document filing functions.
DOCUMENT FILING USES OF THE DOCUMENT FILING FUNCTION Copy Print Scan Files that you want to store for later use Store quickly Store and manage and easily Quick File File Scan to HDD Using Quick File, you can Using File, you can copy or Use Scan to HDD to store a send a document and store easily copy or send a...
DOCUMENT FILING SAVING A DOCUMENT ONLY (Scan to HDD) Scan to HDD lets you save a scanned document to the main folder or a custom folder. This function is not used to print or send. The procedure for storing a document in the main folder is explained below. To save to a custom folder, tap the [HDD File retrieve] key in the Home screen, tap [Scan to HDD] on the action panel, and select save settings.
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DOCUMENT FILING Tap the [Scan to HDD] key. Scan to HDD/USB Scan to HDD Scan to Colour Preview Auto Set Start Start Tap the [Colour Start] key or [B/W Original Address Main Folder Detail Start] key. Global Scan to HDD/ Address Book Sending History To check a preview of a document, tap the [Preview] key.
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DOCUMENT FILING Scan to USB memory device Connect the USB memory device to the machine. Use a FAT32 or NTFS USB memory device with a capacity of no more than 32 GB. When a screen for selecting the action 10:15 External memory device (USB) is connected.
DOCUMENT FILING PRINTING A SAVED FILE You can retrieve a file stored by document filing and print or transmit the file. You can also print files saved in a USB memory device or a shared folder. The steps for printing the "Copy_20201010_112030" file saved in the main folder are explained below. Press the [Home Screen] key.
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SETTING MODE The setting mode let you adjust the operation of the machine to suit the needs of your workplace. This section briefly introduces several of the setting mode. For detailed explanations of the system settings, see "SETTING MODE" in the User's Manual.
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To exit setting mode, tap the [Cancel] key. System Settings ► Setting mode when an administrator is logged in (page Home Screen Copy Settings Printer Sitemap Settings Settings Image Send Document Filing Sharp OSA Settings Settings Settings Authentication Common Network Settings Settings Settings Security...
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Configure settings for image send, such as fax and Scan to E-mail. Document Filing Settings You can select Document Filing settings. Sharp OSA Settings You can select Sharp OSA settings. Authentication Settings Configure the user authentication method. Alternatively, configure the IC card. Common Settings You can configure machine settings such as date settings and tray settings.
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SETTING MODE Setting mode when an administrator is logged in An administrator can configure settings that are more advanced than the settings available to a guest or user. When user authentication is enabled, settings may be allowed without entering the administrator password based on the rights of the logged in user.
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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.