SHARP

PART NAMES AND FUNCTION

EXTERIOR

Output tray (exit tray cabinet) *

Received faxes and printed papers are delivered to this tray.

USB port (A type)

This is used to connect a USB device such as a USB memory device to the machine. Supports USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed).

Automatic document feeder

It automatically feeds and scans multiple originals. 2-sided originals can be automatically scanned. Both sides of 2-sided originals can be automatically scanned at one time.

Toner cover (Upper front cover)

Open this cover to replace the toner cartridge or to remove misfed paper in the paper pass unit.

Front cover

Open to switch the main power switch to "On" or "Off".

Operation panel

This panel hosts the [Power] button, Information indicator and touch panel.
Use the touch panel to operate each of these functions.
An NFC touch point area mark also appears.

Keyboard

Use this as a substitute for the soft keyboard displayed on the touch panel. When not being used, it can be stored under the operation panel.

Folding unit*

This folds and outputs paper.

Curl correction unit*

Corrects paper curl.

Tray 1

Store paper in this tray.

Tray 3

Store paper in this tray.

Tray 4

Store paper in this tray.

Tray 2

Store paper in this tray.

Tray 5 (BP-LC12)

Store paper in this tray. Up to 3500 sheets can be stored.

Tray 5 (MX-LCX3 N)

Store paper in this tray. Up to 3000 sheets can be stored.

* Peripheral device.

Finisher*1

This staples paper. A punch module can also be installed to punch holes in output paper.
You can also perform stapling manually.

Saddle stitch finisher*

This staples and folds paper.
A punch module can also be installed to punch holes in output paper.
You can also perform stapling manually.

Status indicator*

The status of the machine is indicated.

Bypass tray*

When loading paper larger than A4R or 8-1/2" × 11"R, pull out the extension guide..

Finisher (large stacker)*

This staples paper. A punch module can also be installed to punch holes in output paper.

Saddle stitch finisher (large stacker)*

This staples and folds paper. A punch module can also be installed to punch holes in output paper.

Inserter*

Covers and insertion sheets to be inserted into printed sheets can be loaded.
Using the manual finishing function, you can directly feed paper into the finisher or saddle stitch finisher to staple, punch or fold the paper.

Paper pass unit*

Relay between the machine and Large capacity trays.

Large capacity trays*

Store paper in this tray. Up to 2500 sheets can be stored in each tray.

* Peripheral device.

INTERIOR

Toner cartridge

This cartridge contains toner.
When the toner in a cartridge runs out, replace with new one.

Fusing unit

Heat is applied here to fuse the transferred image onto the paper.

Warning

The fusing unit is hot.
Take care not to burn yourself when removing a misfeed.
Right side cover

Open this cover to remove a paper misfeed.

Right tray*

As required, paper can be output into the right tray. Outputting received fax printouts into the right tray allows you to separate them from other printed paper.

Paper reversing section cover

This unit is used for reversing paper when 2-sided printing is performed. Open this cover to remove a paper misfeed.

Main power switch

Use this switch to turn on the power for the machine.
When using the fax or Internet fax functions, always keep this switch in the “ ” position.

Toner collection container

This container collects excess toner that remains after printing.

A service technician collects replaced toner collection container.
Cover for toner collection container

Open this cover when replacing the toner collection container.

Transfer belt

This belt takes the image formed with toner off the photoconductive unit and transfers the image onto paper.

This container collects excess toner that remains after printing.

Caution

Do not touch or damage the transfer belt.
This may cause a defective image.
Right side cover release lever

To remove a paper misfeed, pull and hold this lever up to open the right side cover.

Bypass tray*

Use this tray to feed paper manually.
When loading paper larger than A4R or 8-1/2" × 11"R, pull out the extension guide.

* Peripheral device.

AUTOMATIC DOCUMENT FEEDER AND DOCUMENT GLASS

Document feeding cover

Open this cover to remove an original misfeed.
This cover is also opened to clean the paper feed roller.

Original guides

These guides help ensure that the original is scanned correctly.
Adjust the guides to the width of the original.

Document feeder tray

Place the original.
Place the original with the print side facing up.

Original exit tray

The original is discharged to this tray after scanning.

Original setting indicator

This indicator lights when the document is correctly loaded on the document feeder tray.

Scanning area

Originals placed in the automatic document feeder are scanned here.

Original size detector

This unit detects the size of an original placed on the document glass.

Document glass

If you want to scan books or other thick originals that cannot be fed through the automatic document feeder, place them on this glass.

SIDE AND BACK

USB port (A type)

This is used to connect a USB device such as a USB memory device to the machine.
Supports USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed) and USB3.0 (SuperSpeed).

USB port (B type)

The machine does not use this connector.

LAN connector

Connect the LAN cable to this connector when the machine is used on a network.
Use a shielded LAN cable.

External phone jack (TEL)*

When the fax function of the machine is used, an external phone can be connected to this jack.

Telephone line jack (LINE)*

When the fax function of the machine is used, the telephone line is connected to this jack.

Power plug

Be sure to connect the ground wire on the power cord of the machine.

* Peripheral device

OPERATION PANEL

This section describes the names and functions of the respective parts of the operation panel.

Information indicator

This indicator illuminates when the power to the machine is turned on, and when a user logs in to the machine.

Touch panel

Messages and keys appear on the touch panel display.
Operate the machine by directly tapping the displayed keys.

Main power indicator

This indicator lights up when the machine's main power switch is in the “ ” position.
Blinks blue during the time that the [Power] button does not operate immediately after the main power switch is switched on.
This indicator will also blink blue when receiving printer data.
This indicator blinks yellow during Auto Power Shut-Off mode.

[Power] button

Use this button to turn the machine on and off and to enter the power saving mode.

NFC touch point area

NFC can be used when connecting to Synappx Go. For more information, see the Synappx Go manual.

  • The design of the operation panel may be changed.
  • You can change the angle of the operation panel.

Caution

  • Use your finger to operate the touch panel.
  • Do not touch the touch panel while the unit is starting up. If you touch the touch panel, it may not operate normally.
  • Example:
    Turn on the main power switch, press the [Power] button, and wait until the home screen is displayed. Returning from auto power shut-off.

INFORMATION INDICATOR

When turning the machine power ON/OFF; at user authentication when the user has logged in using IC card or NFC; when connecting USB memory to the machine; when starting a job on the machine control panel; or during image adjustment or when adding toner; a fax is being received or an error has occurred in the machine, the LED lights blue, white and orange in response to the request/operation from the user to communicate to the user the machine status.

This light is used to communicate with users in front of the machine, therefore this is not lit as a result of remote operations.

Lighting patterns

Lighting patterns differ depending on status.

Lighting color Lighting patterns Status

Blue

Lighting pattern 1

When the power is turned on by user operation, when the power is turned off by user operation, when the power is restored from sleep mode*1, when the power is shifted to sleep mode*1, and when a job (copy, scan, fax) is started by the operation panel.

Lighting pattern 2

During user authentication, at user login using an IC card or NFC Insertion of USB memory into the machine

Lighting pattern 3

When users are made to wait, during image quality adjustment or adding toner

White

Blinks

A fax is being received. When receiving fax data or when there is fax output paper, this blinks until the output is removed.

Orange

Lights*2

Errors that do not stop machine operation, such as replacement timing of the toner collection container.

Blinks*2

Errors that stop machine operation, such as misfeeds and out of toner.

*1 The information lamp lights up when the power is turned on or off directly by the user, or when the machine is restored from sleep mode. The information lamp does not light up when the printer is not operated directly by the user, such as when receiving a print job or when the scheduled auto power shut-off is turned on or off.

*2 If the lighting state and the blinking state overlap, the blinking state takes priority.

Lighting pattern 1
After lighting sporadically, all lights come on together, and then turn off.

Lighting pattern 2
The center light comes on, the left and right lights come on, then the center light turns off.
Lighting pattern 3
Lights come on in succession, from the left lamp to the right lamp.
If there are multiple lighting patterns for the information indicator, then that which is later has priority. The previous information indicator lighting pattern turns off, then the information indicator lights in accordance with the later generated lighting pattern.
However, if lighting pattern 3 and another lighting pattern overlap, then lighting pattern 3 will have priority, and the other pattern will not be received until lighting pattern 3 is completed.

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