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DIGITAL FULL COLOR MULTIFUNCTIONAL SYSTEM

Quick Start Guide

MODEL:

MODEL: MX-3050N

MX-3050N

MX-3070N

MX-3550N

MX-3570N

MX-4050N

MX-4070N

MX-5050N

MX-5070N

MX-6050N

MX-6070N

BEFORE USING THE MACHINE

Functions of the machine and procedures

for placing originals and loading paper

COPIER

Using the copy function

PRINTER

Using the printer function

FACSIMILE

Using the fax function

SCANNER

Using the scan function

DOCUMENT FILING

Storing jobs as files on the hard

drive

SYSTEM SETTINGS

Configuring settings to make the

machine easier to use

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Page 1 MODEL: MODEL: MX-3050N MX-3050N MX-3070N MX-3070N MX-3550N MX-3550N DIGITAL FULL COLOR MULTIFUNCTIONAL SYSTEM DIGITAL FULL COLOR MULTIFUNCTIONAL SYSTEM DIGITAL FULL COLOR MULTIFUNCTIONAL SYSTEM MX-3570N MX-3570N MX-4050N MX-4050N MX-4070N MX-4070N Quick Start Guide Quick Start Guide MX-5050N MX-5050N MX-5070N MX-5070N MX-6050N...
Page 2: Operation Manuals And How To Use Them
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.
Page 3 User's Manual Detailed explanations of the functions that can be used on the machine are provided in the "User's Manual". The User's Manual can be downloaded from the machine. Download the User's Manual from the Web pages in the machine. For the downloading procedure, see "DOWNLOADING THE OPERATION GUIDE (page 5)".
Page 4: How To Print A Manual
HOW TO PRINT A MANUAL Press the [Home Screen] key. Home screen appears. Tap the [Operation Guide] key. 10:15 AM CLOUD PORTAL Easy Easy Easy Copy Scan Operation Enlarge Settings Total Count LCD Control Job Status Guide Display Mode Set in a touch panel. (1) Tap the [Downloading and printing manuals] key.
Page 5: Accessing The Web Server In The Machine
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 Access the Web server in the machine to open the Web pages.
Page 6: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS OPERATION MANUALS AND HOW TO USE THEM ......2 HOW TO PRINT A MANUAL..........4 ACCESSING THE WEB SERVER IN THE MACHINE .
Page 7 SCANNER NETWORK SCANNER FUNCTION........44 SCANNING AN ORIGINAL .
Page 8: Differences Between Models
The explanations of operations common to all models assume that the MX-6070N is used with a paper drawer installed. MX-3070N MX-3050N MX-5070N MX-5050N Model MX-3570N MX-3550N MX-6070N MX-6050N MX-4070N MX-4050N Appearance Automatic document Duplex Single Pass Feeder (DSPF)
Page 9: Before Using The Machine
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 ............10 ►...
Page 10: Part Names And Functions
BEFORE USING THE MACHINE PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS MX-3050N/3550N/ 4050N/5050N/6050N MX-3050N/3070N/3550N/ 3570N/4050N/4070N (21) (22) (10) (11) (12) (13)(14) (15)(16) (17) (18) (19) (20) Job separator (upper tray) (11) Paper pass unit Received faxes and printed papers are delivered to this tray. Relay between the machine and the finisher or saddle stitch finisher.
Page 11 BEFORE USING THE MACHINE (5) (6) (7) (10) MX-3050N/3550N/ 4050N/5050N/ 6050N (11) (12) (13) (14) (15) (16) (17) (18) (19) (20) Paper feed roller (11) Scanning area This roller rotates to automatically feed the original. Originals placed in the automatic document feeder are scanned here.
Page 12: Turning On The Power
BEFORE USING THE MACHINE TURNING ON 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.
Page 13: 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 AM CLOUD PORTAL Easy...
Page 14 BEFORE USING THE MACHINE Checking the status of a job / priority / canceling 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.
Page 15: Placing Originals
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.
Page 16: Loading Paper
BEFORE USING THE MACHINE LOADING PAPER NAMES AND LOCATIONS OF TRAYS The names of the trays are as follows. (1) Tray 1 (2) Tray 2 (when a low stand/550 sheet paper drawer or stand/550/2x550/3x550/ 550&2100 sheet paper drawer is installed) (3) Tray 3 (when a stand/2x550/3x550 sheet paper drawer is installed) (4) Tray 4 (when a stand/3x550 sheet paper...
Page 17 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.
Page 18 Adjust the bypass tray guides so that they slightly contact the loaded paper. Loading envelopes Only the front side of envelopes can be printed or copied on. Place the front side facing down. Fold the flap and make a sharp crease at the fold.
Page 19 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).
Page 20 BEFORE USING THE MACHINE Large Capacity Tray consult the dealer or nearest SHARP Service Department. If you find it necessary to change the paper size, Open the top cover. Place the paper in the paper feed table. Insert the paper into the tray until it stops.
Page 21 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 8-1/2" x 11" plain paper to 5-1/2" x 8-1/2"R recycled paper are explained below.
Page 22: Saving Contacts In The Address Book
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.
Page 23: User Authentication
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 two user authentication methods: authentication by user number, and authentication by login name / password.
Page 24: Functions That Can Be Used On The Machine
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...
Page 25 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.
Page 26 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.
Page 27: Copier
COPIER This section explains the basic procedures for using the copier function. ► MAKING COPIES ................28 ► COPY MODE..................30 ► COPYING ON SPECIAL PAPER (Bypass Copy) ......31...
Page 28: Making Copies
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 AM Easy Copy mode screen appears. CLOUD PORTAL Easy Easy Easy Copy Scan Operation Enlarge Settings...
Page 29 COPIER Set the copy ratio. Copy Ratio After the settings are completed, tap ( 25~200 ) Auto Image Slightly Reduce (3% Reduction) By Paper Size 11x17 8½x11 Original 11x17 8½x11 Paper Copies Color Preview Start Start Set the number of copies and then tap Original Detail the [Color Start] key or [B/W Start] key.
Page 30: Copy Mode
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...
Page 31: Copying On Special Paper (Bypass Copy)
COPIER COPYING ON SPECIAL PAPER (Bypass Copy) This section explains how to load 8-1/2" x 11" heavy paper in the bypass tray. Load paper into the bypass tray. ► Bypass tray (page 18) Select settings in the touch panel. 10:15 AM Tray Settings (1) Tap the [Heavy Paper 1], [Heavy Paper 2], Feeding...
Page 32 COPIER Tap the [Paper Select] Key. Original Detail 8½x11 Paper 2-Sided Copy Copy Ratio Staple / Punch Select 8½x11 100% Tray 1 1 → 1 Copies Color Preview Start Start Select the Bypass Tray. Paper Select 8½x11 8½x11 Heavy Paper 1 Type and Size 8½x11R 8½x14...
Page 33: Printer
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 8.1 in ® Windows environments, and Mac OS X v10.10 in Mac OS environments. The window varies depending on the operating system version, the printer driver version, and the application.
Page 34: Printing In A Windows Environment
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.
Page 35 PRINTER Click the [Print] button. Printing begins. PRINTING ON ENVELOPES The bypass tray 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].
Page 36: Printing In A Mac Os Environment
PRINTER PRINTING IN A Mac OS ENVIRONMENT The following example explains how to print an A4 size document from "TextEdit", which is a standard accessory program in Mac OS. To install the printer driver and configure settings in a Mac OS environment, see the Software Setup Guide. On the MX-3050N/3550N/4050N/5050N/6050N, the PS3 expansion kit is required to use the machine as a printer in a Mac OS environment.
Page 37 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 can be used for envelope printing. Select the envelope size in the settings of the application ("Page Setup"...
Page 38: Directly Printing A File In Usb Memory
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...
Page 39: Facsimile
FACSIMILE This section explains the basic procedures for using the fax function of the machine. ► SENDING A FAX ................40 ► FAX MODE..................42...
Page 40: Sending A Fax
FACSIMILE SENDING A FAX This section explains the basic procedure for sending a fax. In fax mode, color originals are sent as black and white images. Press the [Home Screen] key. Home screen appears. Tap the [Easy Fax] mode icon. 10:15 AM Easy Fax mode screen appears.
Page 41 FACSIMILE Tap the [All Destinations] key. AAA AAA 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...
Page 42: Fax Mode
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...
Page 43 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..........44 ► SCANNING AN ORIGINAL...............45 ►...
Page 44: Network Scanner Function
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...
Page 45: Scanning An Original
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.
Page 46 SCANNER Tap the [All Destinations] key. FFF FFF Address 123.ne.jp 1234.ne.jp A list of the selected destinations appears. Sort Scan to HDD/ AAA AAA BBB BBB CCC CCC DDD DDD EEE EEE FFF FFF Color Category Frequent Start Start Confirm the destination. All Destinations If an incorrect destination appears in the list, tap the Scan to HDD/...
Page 47: Scanner Mode
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 AM 10:15 AM CLOUD PORTAL Easy...
Page 48 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. E-mail Easy Scan...
Page 49: Document Filing
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.
Page 50: Uses Of The Document Filing Function
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...
Page 51: Saving A Document Only (Scan To Hdd)
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.
Page 52 DOCUMENT FILING Tap the [Scan to HDD] key. Scan to HDD/USB Scan to HDD Scan to Color Preview Auto Set Start Start Tap the [Color Start] key or [B/W Start] Original Address Main Folder Detail key. 8½x11 Global Scan to HDD/ Address Book History To check a preview of a document, tap the [Preview] key.
Page 53 DOCUMENT FILING Scan to USB memory device Connect the USB memory device to the machine. When a screen for selecting the action 10:15 AM External memory device (USB) is connected. appears, tap [Scan to External Memory Print from external Device]. memory device (USB) Scan to External Memory Device...
Page 54: Printing A Saved File
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_20150404_112030" file saved in the main folder are explained below. Press the [Home Screen] key.
Page 55: System Settings
SYSTEM SETTINGS 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 "SYSTEM SETTINGS" in the User's Manual.
Page 56: Setting Mode
SYSTEM SETTINGS SETTING MODE The date and time can be set, fax and scan destinations can be stored, document filing folders can be created, and various other settings related to the operation of the machine can be configured in the setting mode screen. The procedure for opening the setting mode screen and the items in the screen are explained below.
Page 57 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 SharpOSA settings. Common Settings You can configure machine settings such as date settings and tray settings.
Page 58 SYSTEM SETTINGS 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.
Page 59 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.
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