Sharp MX-3500N / MX-3501N / MX-4500N / MX-4501N (serv.man7) Service Manual / Specification ▷ View online
MX3500N SPECIFICATIONS 2 – 9
* This function means that e-mail address setteing on F code relay
broadcast allowed.
j. Record size
k. Registration-related settings
*1: Since scan/Internet Fax/Fax uses the common address book,
the number of addresses allowed for registration is the sum
total of all modes.
total of all modes.
*2: The book for address selection is used when a scan sender is
selected.
*3: Quick key is the function to select an address based on the
registered number of each address within the book for address
selection. Users should be able to select a quick key number.
selection. Users should be able to select a quick key number.
l. Sound settings
*1: Large/middle/small. Setup by system setting.
*2: Large/middle/small/no sound. Setup by system setting.
*2: Large/middle/small/no sound. Setup by system setting.
m. Others
C. PC-Fax functions
(1) PC-Fax/PC-Internet Fax operating environment
(2) PC-Fax/PC-Internet Fax functions
2 in 1
No
(Allowed for Fax /
Internet Fax
broadcast)
(Allowed for Fax /
Internet Fax
broadcast)
Yes
Background removal
Yes
(Only color and gray
scale)
(Only color and gray
scale)
---
Card scan
Yes (Equivalent or enlargement up to the paper
width. The maximum enlargement is not
allowed to exceed 400%)
width. The maximum enlargement is not
allowed to exceed 400%)
Confirm transmission
---
Yes
Timeout time Setting
for 1 minute – 240
hours/each minute
Timeout time Setting
for 1 minute – 240
hours/each minute
Forward data
transmission/reception
(Document Admin)
transmission/reception
(Document Admin)
Yes
Data transmission by PC-Fax/PC-Internet Fax
is allowed, too.
Data transmission by PC-Fax/PC-Internet Fax
is allowed, too.
Mode
Scanner
Internet Fax
Maximum record width
---
293mm / 11-17/32
Record size
---
A3 – A5/11 x 17 – 5.5 x 8.5
Mode
Scanner
Internet Fax
One-touch/group *1
E-mail
FTP
Desktop
SMB
Internet Fax
FTP
Desktop
SMB
Internet Fax
999 destinations
Use of LDAP allowed
Up to 500 registered addresses for each group
dial.
Registered name in 18 full-size character (36
half-size characters)
Use of LDAP allowed
Up to 500 registered addresses for each group
dial.
Registered name in 18 full-size character (36
half-size characters)
Desktop registration
Yes
Registration by using
Web or NST (network
scanner tool)
Registration by using
Web or NST (network
scanner tool)
---
Program
Registration of addresses (groups), settings
(density, image quality) and special functions in
one set is allowed. (48 of them)
(density, image quality) and special functions in
one set is allowed. (48 of them)
Return mail address
200 (user registration
from Web) *2
from Web) *2
---
Number of sender
registration
registration
---
1 (20 characters)
Quick key (short cut
registration) *3
registration) *3
Yes (001 – 999)
Retrieving/scanning of
registered data to other
model
registered data to other
model
Yes (By address book conversion utility)
Import/export of address
book
book
Yes (By storage backup)
Mode
Item
Scanner
Internet Fax
Reception sound
Sound volume setting
---
Yes *1
Communication
error sound
error sound
Sound volume setting
---
Yes *2
Sound setting for
end of original
reading (image
send)
end of original
reading (image
send)
Sound volume setting
Yes *1
Scanner
Internet Fax
Mode
Scanner
Internet FAX
PC-Internet Fax
---
Yes
Trial mode
Yes
Scanner: No (Standard)
Meta data: Yes
Scanner: No (Standard)
Meta data: Yes
No
OS
Windows 98
Windows Me
Windows NT4.0 Workstation (Service Pack5)
IE4.0 or more
Windows 2000
Windows XP Home Edition
Windows XP Professional
Windows Server 2003
Windows Me
Windows NT4.0 Workstation (Service Pack5)
IE4.0 or more
Windows 2000
Windows XP Home Edition
Windows XP Professional
Windows Server 2003
PC
IBM PC/AT compatible machine
CPU
Pentium II 300MHz or more
Monitor
640x480 Pixels or more of screen resolution
256 or more of colors
256 or more of colors
Memory
64MB or more
HDD
Free space of 50MB or more
Interface
USB2.0
10/100BASE-TX
10/100BASE-TX
Communications
protocol
protocol
LPR/lp
Port9100(RAW)
IPP
USB2.0
Port9100(RAW)
IPP
USB2.0
PC-Fax Send
Yes (with Fax equipped)
Maximim of 64 digits for Fax number (including
sub-address and passcode)
Maximim of 64 digits for Fax number (including
sub-address and passcode)
PC-Internet Fax Send
Yes (Necessary options: 256MB expansion
memory (G model), Internet Fax expansion kit)
Maximum of 64 digits for Internet Fax address
memory (G model), Internet Fax expansion kit)
Maximum of 64 digits for Internet Fax address
Resolution
200 x 100dpi/200 x 200dpi
/200 x 400dpi/400 x 400dpi
/200 x 400dpi/400 x 400dpi
Transmission original
sizes
sizes
A3/B4/A4/A5/B5/11 x 17/8.5 x 14/8.5 x 11/5.5 x
8.5/8.5 x 13/8K/16K
8.5/8.5 x 13/8K/16K
Compression method
MH/MMR
Braodcast transmission
Yes (Fax, Internet Fax mixture possible.
Maximum of 500)
Maximum of 500)
F code transmission
Yes
Sub-
address
address
Yes Maximum of
20 digits
20 digits
Passcode
Yes Maximum of
20 digits
20 digits
Phone book
registration/
transmission function
registration/
transmission function
Yes
Use of MFP phone book
No
Attach a cover sheet
Yes (Not allowed for bradcast transmission)
Create cover sheets
function
function
Yes
Sender print
Yes (Editable by PC-Fax driver for only Japan.
Always printed for abroad.)
Always printed for abroad.)
Preview function
Yes
Transmission
confirmation (Notice to
PC by NJR)
confirmation (Notice to
PC by NJR)
Yes
Document filing function
Filing
Yes
Quick File
Yes
PC-Fax Transmission
log
log
Yes (Re-transmission not allowed)
User authentication
Yes
Timer
No
R-KEY (Germany/
France only)
France only)
Yes
MX3500N SPECIFICATIONS 2 – 10
D. Remote PC Functions (Network TWAIN)
Pull scan (TWAIN) specification
E. Printer function
(1) Platform
(2) Support OS
(3) Command system
(4) Installed fonts
(5) Support print channel
(6) Command Compatibility
(7) Environmental settings
Interfaces
LAN
Yes
USB
No
OS's
Windows 98/Me/2000/XP/2003 Server
WHQL validated OS's
Windows 2000/XP
Hardware environment
System: Must satisfy the operational conditions
for each OS.
HDD: 10MB or more: 100MB or more
recommended.
Monitor: 800 x 600 dots or more; 256 or more of
colors must be available.
Other: Network port
for each OS.
HDD: 10MB or more: 100MB or more
recommended.
Monitor: 800 x 600 dots or more; 256 or more of
colors must be available.
Other: Network port
2-sided scan
Yes
Color modes
Mono 2 gradation/Mono Diffusion/Grayscale/Full
Color
Color
Resolutions
75dpi/100dpi/150dpi/200dpi/300dpi/400dpi/
600dpi or custom: 50-9600dpi
600dpi or custom: 50-9600dpi
Scanning ranges
A3/A4/A4-R/A5/A5-R/B4/B5/B5-R/11 x 17/
8.5 x 11/8.5 x 11-R/7.25 x 10.5/7.25 x 10.5-R/
8.5 x 13/5.5 x 8.5/5.5 x 8.5-R/8.5 x 14/Postcard/
8K/16K/16K-R/Auto/Auto(Mixed size)/Custom
* "Auto" includes the same width (Mix). "Auto
8.5 x 11/8.5 x 11-R/7.25 x 10.5/7.25 x 10.5-R/
8.5 x 13/5.5 x 8.5/5.5 x 8.5-R/8.5 x 14/Postcard/
8K/16K/16K-R/Auto/Auto(Mixed size)/Custom
* "Auto" includes the same width (Mix). "Auto
(Mixed size)" means random.
Preview function
Yes
Zoom preview function
Yes
Rotated scan
Yes (90-degree/ 180-degree/ 270-degree)
Brightness/contrast
adjustment
adjustment
Auto/ manual (-100 – +100)
Gamma adjustment
Yes
Color matching
None/For Printer/For CRT/For LCD/ICM
Edge emphasis
None/Normal/Sharp/Blur
Black-white inversion
Yes
Selection of illuminant
color
color
Yes (Red/Green/Blue/White)
Selection of threshold
value
value
Auto/ manual (1 – 254)
Addition of void area
Allowed (4 sides; 2.5mm for each)
Save of setup contents
Yes
Save of preview image
Yes
Display unit of
scanning range
scanning range
Pixel/mm/inch
Notes's security
function
function
Yes
Image acquision
method from the main
unit
method from the main
unit
Non-compression
• IBM PC/AT compatible machine
• Macintosh
• Macintosh
Custom PS
Windows 98/Me
Windows NT 4.0 SP5 or later
Windows 2000
Windows XP
Windows Server 2003
Windows NT 4.0 SP5 or later
Windows 2000
Windows XP
Windows Server 2003
Custom
PCL5c/6
Windows 98/Me
Windows NT 4.0 SP5 or later
Windows 2000
Windows XP
Windows Server 2003
Windows NT 4.0 SP5 or later
Windows 2000
Windows XP
Windows Server 2003
PPD
Windows 98/Me
Windows NT 4.0 SP5 or later
Windows 2000
Windows XP
Windows Server 2003
MacOS 9.0-9.2.2, x 10.1.5, x 10.2.8, x 10.3.3 – 10.3.9,
x 10.4
Windows NT 4.0 SP5 or later
Windows 2000
Windows XP
Windows Server 2003
MacOS 9.0-9.2.2, x 10.1.5, x 10.2.8, x 10.3.3 – 10.3.9,
x 10.4
Adobe PS3
Windows 98 / Me
Windows NT 4.0 SP5 or later
Windows 2000
Windows XP
Windows Server 2003
MacOS 9.0-9.2.2, x 10.1.5, x 10.2.8, x 10.3.3, 10.3.9,
x 10.4
Windows NT 4.0 SP5 or later
Windows 2000
Windows XP
Windows Server 2003
MacOS 9.0-9.2.2, x 10.1.5, x 10.2.8, x 10.3.3, 10.3.9,
x 10.4
Command system
MX-3500/4500 series
SPLC-c
No
PCL5c compatible
Standard
PCL6 compatible
BMLinkS
BMLinkS
No
PS3 compatible
Option (PS3 expansion kit: MX-PKX1)
EFI controller
Option (EFI printer kit: MX-PEX1)
For PCL5c/
PCL6
compatible
PCL6
compatible
Roman outline fonts = 80 types
Line printer font (Bitmap) = 1 type
Line printer font (Bitmap) = 1 type
Standard
Bar code fonts = 28 types (Can be
provided by the flash ROM kit as well)
provided by the flash ROM kit as well)
Option
For PS3
Roman outline fonts = 136 types
Option
USB
USB 1.1: Windows 98/Me/2000/Server 2003/XP only
USB 2.0 (High speed): Windows 2000/XP only
USB 2.0 (High speed): Windows 2000/XP only
PSERVER/
RPRINT for
NetWare
environment
RPRINT for
NetWare
environment
Print channel in PSERVER/PRINT mode to be used
in netware environment
in netware environment
LPR
UNIX LPR/LPD command-compatible print channel
IPP
Print channel in compliance with IPP1.0
PAP:
EtherTalk
(AppleTalk)
EtherTalk
(AppleTalk)
Print channel to be used for Machintosh environment
FTP
Equipped with the function to print data received via
built-in FTP server
built-in FTP server
NetBEUI
Microsoft NetBEUI compatible print channel
Port9100
9100 TCP port (Raw Port) supported
HTTP
Web Submit Print supported
POP3
E-Mail To Print supported
PCL5c
compatibility
compatibility
PCL5c must be compatible with HP Color Laser Jet
4600.
4600.
PCL XL
compatibility
compatibility
PCL XL must be compatible with HP Color Laser Jet
4600.
4600.
PostScript3
compatibility
compatibility
Must be compatible with Adobe PS3.
Setting item
Overview
Initial setting
Basic settings for printer use such as number of
copies or printing direction.
copies or printing direction.
PCL seting
Setting of PCL symbols and fonts
PS setting
Whether or not printing is allowed upon PS error is to
be set up.
be set up.
MX3500N SPECIFICATIONS 2 – 11
(8) Print functions
Function
Content
PCL6/5c
PS (Option)
Multiple Pamphlet
Binds multiple pamphlet outputs into a single booklet.
Yes
Yes
Bar code font
JetCAPS BarDIMM emulation
Yes
No
Network tandem print
Two units connected via network can be used simultaneously for a printout.
Yes
Yes (Windows
only)
Windows Cluster Print
When a Windows server breaks down, a mirror server takes over and executes the suspended
print job.
* There may be color differences between machine types
print job.
* There may be color differences between machine types
Yes
Yes (Windows
only)
Encryption PDF/PDF/
TIFF/JPEG direct print
TIFF/JPEG direct print
PDF/TIFF/JPEG file can be printed without printer driver.
1)
1)
Printing of e-mail attachment file
2)
Printing from FTP server
3)
Printing from setup file on Web page
4)
USB memory
Yes (No for
encrypted
PDF/PDF)
Yes
E-Mail To Print
Direct printing of an attached file upon receipt of the e-mail.
Yes
Yes
Pull print from front panel
Browsing of FTP server from front panel and pull-printing of a specified file (direct printing).
Yes
Yes
FTP PUSH print
Performs direct print by data transfer from the client PC to the MFP server.
Yes
Yes
Print by file setup on Web
page [Web Submit Print]
page [Web Submit Print]
Setting and direct printing of a file on network through Web page.
Yes
Yes
Continuous print function
The function executes multiple print jobs continuously as if they are one single job even if the
unit receives an end of job command, in order to support print from the application assuming
printout on continuous pages.
unit receives an end of job command, in order to support print from the application assuming
printout on continuous pages.
Yes
Yes
ROPM
The function enables the printout of a multiple number of copies in one RIP processing.
Yes
Yes
Multi-access
RIP processing must be allowed during printing. Printing must also be allowed during scanning.
Yes
Yes
Paper direction setting for
2-sided printing of
letterhead paper and pre-
punched paper.
2-sided printing of
letterhead paper and pre-
punched paper.
Pages with front-back attribute such letterhead or punch paper are to be printed correctly in
front-back page order for 2-sided printing.
front-back page order for 2-sided printing.
Yes
Yes
Enable selected paper
type in bypass tray
type in bypass tray
For setting of bypass tray, even if the setup values on the main unit side do not match with those
on the driver side, the printing will be executed in the setting of the driver regardless of the setup
values on the main unit side.
on the driver side, the printing will be executed in the setting of the driver regardless of the setup
values on the main unit side.
Yes
Yes
Setting environmental
control under terminal
server control
control under terminal
server control
Print setting of each client is memorized under meta frame environment (auto print create
environment). (Setup for each log-in can be skipped.)
environment). (Setup for each log-in can be skipped.)
Yes
Yes
Driver delivery function
PAU4.0 allows the administrator to deliver a driver to clients.
Yes
Yes
Form overlay
The function downloads a form to the main unit beforehand, sends the contained data only, and
inserts the data into the form in the main unit for printout.
inserts the data into the form in the main unit for printout.
Yes
(5c only)
No
Planet Press
Object Lune Corporation's Planet Press (Software to execute the mapping of forms (DL
beforehand) and variable data in the printer interior)
beforehand) and variable data in the printer interior)
Yes
Yes
Improvement of
downloading method of
font form
downloading method of
font form
This expands the function to prevent the deletion and overwriting of the editing functional
enhancement font/form on Web page. A unified UI for the lineup is necessary.
Currently, registration is done by Web page and deleted by PJL. This function is supported by
HDD.
enhancement font/form on Web page. A unified UI for the lineup is necessary.
Currently, registration is done by Web page and deleted by PJL. This function is supported by
HDD.
Yes
(5c only)
Yes
Management of password
by hidden Web page
by hidden Web page
The purpose is to prevent the access even if the hidden Web page address becomes known.
Yes
Yes
Expansion font list
In self-print of a font list, ESC command information is needed for BITMAP font.
Yes
(5c only)
No
Bonjour for Macintosh
environment
environment
This technology detects and connects peripheral equipment on the network automatically.
The dynamic network connection (computer, peripheral equipment and software) is possible
without user setting.
The dynamic network connection (computer, peripheral equipment and software) is possible
without user setting.
No
Yes
Document control
When printing, the unique pattern for prevention against unauthorized copy
is embedded in printing.
is embedded in printing.
Yes (OPT)
Yes (OPT)
Object judgement (screen
change/color change)
change/color change)
In the printer color mode output, object of image data (area of photograph/graphic text) is
judged. Print screen (resolution) and profile (color) are changed automatically.
judged. Print screen (resolution) and profile (color) are changed automatically.
PCL6: Yes
PCL5: No
Yes
CMYK Simulation
Choice of CMYK simulation is as follows.
1)
1)
Default
2)
Custom
Default is defined depending on the destination of service simulation.
1. Japan = Japan Color
2. North America / China / Other abroad inch type = SWOP
3. Europe / Other abroad AB type = Euroscale
2. North America / China / Other abroad inch type = SWOP
3. Europe / Other abroad AB type = Euroscale
Custom profile can upload by Web setting. Notation of driver is Custom.
Example: Use SWOP profile in Japan.
Example: Use SWOP profile in Japan.
No
Yes
ICC Profile
<Source Profile>
Choice of source profile is as follows.
• sRGB
• AppleRGB
• Custom
Custom profile can upload by Web setting. (The attached ICC profile on devices is available.)
<Output Profile>
There is no user selection for output profile. Sharp provides Custom profile. Upload of profile
supports by service. The tool is set on the Web (service setting). The concrete method of profile
making is to be considered separately.
Choice of source profile is as follows.
• sRGB
• AppleRGB
• Custom
Custom profile can upload by Web setting. (The attached ICC profile on devices is available.)
<Output Profile>
There is no user selection for output profile. Sharp provides Custom profile. Upload of profile
supports by service. The tool is set on the Web (service setting). The concrete method of profile
making is to be considered separately.
Yes
Yes
Pantone color
For Pantone color support, the profile upload can be made by Web setting.
No
Yes
MX3500N SPECIFICATIONS 2 – 12
(9) Windows driver function
PCL5-c/6: Standard
PS: Option (Installation of the PS3 expansion kit (MX-PKX1) are
required.)
PS: Option (Installation of the PS3 expansion kit (MX-PKX1) are
required.)
a. Frequently used functions
b. Paper feed system
c. Paper exit method
d. Exposure
Function
PCL5-c/6
PS
PPD
Copies (Copy
processing by
MFP/Printer
firmware)
processing by
MFP/Printer
firmware)
1-999
Orientation
Portrait/Landscape
Duplex
2-Sided (Book)
2-Sided (Tablet)
Pamphlet
(Pamphlet
processing by
MFP/Printer
firmware)
(Pamphlet
processing by
MFP/Printer
firmware)
2-Up Pamphlet
N/A
Tiled Pamphlet
Multiple 2-Up Pamphlet
Multiple Tiled Pamphlet
Multiple Tiled Pamphlet
Binding Edge
Top/Left/Right
N/A
N-Up Printing
1-Up, 2-Up, 4-Up, 6-Up,
8-Up, 9-Up, 16-Up
(Windows NT: N/A)
(Windows 9x:
1-Up/2-Up/4-up)
Black N-Up
Border
Border
Yes/No
N/A
N-Up Order
[2-Up]
Left to Right
Right to Left
Right to Left
[4, 6, 8, 9, 16-Up]
Right, and Down
Down, and Right
Down, and Right
Left, and Down
Down, and Left
Down, and Left
Function
PCL5-c/6
PS
PPD
Paper Size
A2 (Fit To Page)
(PCL6 only)
N/A
N/A
12 x 18, A3, A4, A5, B4, B5, 11 x 17, 8.5 x 11, 8.5 x 14,
7.25 x 10.5, 8.5 x 13, 5.5 x 8.5, 8K, 16K, DL, C5,
COM10, Monarch, Custom Paper
Paper Selection
Paper Source
Paper Type
Auto Selection/
Paper Source /
Paper Source /
Paper Type
Different Paper
Cover Page
N/A
Last Page
N/A
Other Page
N/A
Transparency
Inserts
Inserts
Blank/Printed
Tab Printing
Image Shift
N/A
Tab Paper
Printing
(PCL6 only)
N/A
Set Tray Status
Set Paper Size
Set Paper Type
N/A
Paper Type
Name (USER
TYPE 1-7)
Name (USER
TYPE 1-7)
Display Name
N/A
Input Tray
Options
Options
Two Trays/Three Trays/Four
Trays
N/A
Function
PCL5-c/6
PS
PPD
Output Tray
Center Tray/Right Tray/Offset Tray/Saddle
Stitch Tray
Staple
None/1-Staple/2-Staples
Punch
Yes/No
No Offset
Yes/No
Large Capacity Tray
None/MX-LCX1
Output Tray Options
None/Finisher/Saddle Stitch Finisher
Punch Module
None/2 Holes/3 Holes/4 Holes/4 Holes (Wide)
Right Tray
Yes/No
Function
PCL5-c/6
PS
PPD
Resolution
600 x 600dpi
300 x 300dpi
300 x 300dpi
1200 x 600dpi
(monochrome only)
600 x 600dpi
600 x 600dpi
Color Mode
Auto/Color(CMYK)/Monochrome (K only)
ICM Method (Cannot be specified
with the monochrome mode)
with the monochrome mode)
N/A
OFF
OFF
System (Windows ICM). Effective only when Color Options is Custom.
Windows NT: N/A
Printer
Printer
N/A
N/A
Rendering Intent (Cannot be
specified with the monochrome
mode)
specified with the monochrome
mode)
When ICM Method is anything other than Custom: Default
When ICM Method is Custom:
Perceptual matching
Relative colorimetric
Saturation matching
Absolute colorimetric
Perceptual matching
Relative colorimetric
Saturation matching
Absolute colorimetric
Relative colorimetric
Saturation matching
Absolute colorimetric
ICC Profile Selection (Cannot be
specified with the monochrome
mode)
specified with the monochrome
mode)
Source Profile (Monitor Profile)
When Windows ICM is off:
None
sRGB
Apple RGB
Custom
When Windows ICM is on:
Monitor Profile installed in PC
Source Profile (Monitor Profile)
sRGB
Apple RGB
Custom
Print Priority (Cannot be specified
with the monochrome mode)
with the monochrome mode)
1 bit or 2 bit
1 bit or 2 bit
2 bit or 4 bit
2 bit or 4 bit
Contrast
* Some OS may not allow one-
* Some OS may not allow one-
number-to-next specification for
setup values.
setup values.
0-100
N/A
Brightness
* Some OS may not allow one-
* Some OS may not allow one-
number-to-next specification for
setup values.
setup values.
0-100
N/A
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