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MX3500N EXTERNAL VIEW AND INTERNAL STRUCTURE 5 – 2
B. Internal structure
No.
Name
Function/ Operation
Note
1
Toner cartridge
When the toner in a cartridge runs out, the cartridge must be replaced
with a new cartridge of the same color.
The shape of the toner cartridge varies slightly by model.
with a new cartridge of the same color.
The shape of the toner cartridge varies slightly by model.
2
Fusing section
Fuses images transferred on paper by heat.
Note: The fusing section is heated to a
high temperature. Be careful not to burn
when paper jam.
high temperature. Be careful not to burn
when paper jam.
3
Transfer belt
In full color copy, the transfer belt overlaps 4-color toner images on the
transfer belt. In black copy, black toner images are shifted to the
transfer belt.
transfer belt. In black copy, black toner images are shifted to the
transfer belt.
Do not touch or scratch. It may cause
degraded images.
degraded images.
4
Right side cover
This cover is opened to operate the fusing section pressure
adjustment lever or to remove a paper jam.
adjustment lever or to remove a paper jam.
5
Paper reverse section cover
Used to reverse paper in duplex print or to remove a paper jam.
6
Manual feed tray
In manual paper feed, paper is inserted from this tray. When paper
greater than A4R or 8-1/2” x 11” R, be sure to pull out the auxiliary tray.
greater than A4R or 8-1/2” x 11” R, be sure to pull out the auxiliary tray.
7
Main power switch
Turns on the power of the machine. When FAX or internet is used,
keep it ON.
keep it ON.
The main power lamp may remain ON
for about 1 minute after turning OFF the
main power switch. (When the main
power is turned OFF in the nighttime
FAX mode and OFF mode or when the
power outlet is disconnected. (This is
because the amount of electric charges
is great when only the resident power is
supplied.))
for about 1 minute after turning OFF the
main power switch. (When the main
power is turned OFF in the nighttime
FAX mode and OFF mode or when the
power outlet is disconnected. (This is
because the amount of electric charges
is great when only the resident power is
supplied.))
8
Waste toner box
Receives waste toner when copying or printing.
The waste toner box is collected by the
servicemen.
servicemen.
9
Waste toner box release button
Press this button to release lock of the waste toner box when replacing
the waste toner box or cleaning the wiring unit.
the waste toner box or cleaning the wiring unit.
10
Handle
Used to lift the machine for transit.
11
2-stage paper feed desk right side
cover (When the 2-stage paper feed
desk is installed)
cover (When the 2-stage paper feed
desk is installed)
Open this cover to remove a paper jam in the tray 3 or 4.
12
Paper feed tray right side cover
Open this cover to remove a paper jam in the tray 1 or 2.
13
Right side cover open lever
Lift this lever and open the right side cover to remove a paper jam.
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When using the MX-3500/4500 Series
MX3500N EXTERNAL VIEW AND INTERNAL STRUCTURE 5 – 3
C. Automatic document feeder
• MX-3500N/4500N
• MX-3501N/4501N
NOTE: For the MX-3501N/4501N automatic document feeder (DSPF), refer to "00ZMX3501NS1E."
No.
Name
Function/ Operation
Note
1
Document feed roller
Transports a document automatically.
2
Document feed section cover
This cover is opened when removing a paper jam or cleaning the
document feed roller.
document feed roller.
3
Document guide
Guides to scan a document properly. Set to the set document size.
4
Document set table
A document is set on this table. In the case of a single-surface
document, set it face up.
document, set it face up.
5
Document exit section
The scanned document is discharged to this section.
6
Document scan section
The document set on the document set table is scanned in this
section.
section.
7
Document size detection plate
Detects the size of a document set on the document table (glass
surface).
surface).
8
Document reverse tray
When scanning a document, it is temporarily discharged to this
section to be reversed for scanning the back surface.
section to be reversed for scanning the back surface.
9
Document table (Glass surface)
Used for thick documents or book documents which cannot be
entered to the auto document feeder.
entered to the auto document feeder.
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4
5
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7
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2
3
4
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MX3500N EXTERNAL VIEW AND INTERNAL STRUCTURE 5 – 4
D. Connectors
No.
Name
Function/ Operation
Note
1
USB connector (Type A)
Used to connect a USB hub or USB memory.
2
USB connector (Type B)
Used to connect a computer to use this machine as a printer.
3
LAN connector
Used to connect a LAN cable to use this machine in a network.
1
2
3
Service-only connector
MX3500N EXTERNAL VIEW AND INTERNAL STRUCTURE 5 – 5
E. Operation panel
No.
Name
Function/ Operation
Note
1
Touch panel
A message or a key is displayed on the LCD screen. Touch the
displayed key with your finger to perform various operations. When the
displayed key is touched, a sound is generated and the selected item is
highlighted to confirm.
displayed key with your finger to perform various operations. When the
displayed key is touched, a sound is generated and the selected item is
highlighted to confirm.
2
Mode select key/Lamp
Used to switch the display mode of the touch panel. The lamp of the
selected key is lighted.
• [Document Filing] key
selected key is lighted.
• [Document Filing] key
Press this key to switch to the document filing mode in order to store
a document to the hard disk in the form of a image or to print or send
the image stored in the hard disk.
a document to the hard disk in the form of a image or to print or send
the image stored in the hard disk.
• [FAX/Image send] key ([Image send] key for the models without the
FAX function)
Press this key to switch to the FAX mode/network scanner in order to
use the FAX function or the scanner function.
Press this key to switch to the FAX mode/network scanner in order to
use the FAX function or the scanner function.
• Communicating lamp
This lamp is lighted during sending or receiving in the FAX mode, and
lighted during sending in the scanner mode.
lighted during sending in the scanner mode.
• Data lamp
This lamp flashes when FAX data cannot be outputted due to paper
empty, etc. If there is data which has not been sent, the lamp is
lighted.
empty, etc. If there is data which has not been sent, the lamp is
lighted.
• [COPY] key
Press this key to switch to the copy mode in order to use the copy
function. When this key is pressed continuously, the total copy
quantity and the toner remaining quantity can be checked.
function. When this key is pressed continuously, the total copy
quantity and the toner remaining quantity can be checked.
3
Printer lamp (Ready lamp/Data lamp)
• Ready lamp
When this lamp is lighted, print data can be received.
• Data lamp
This lamp flashes during reception of print data, and lights up during
printing.
printing.
4
Numeric key (10-key)
Used to enter the copy quantity or the FAX number, etc.
5
[C] key
Used to clear the set value of copy quantity, etc. to “0.”
6
[Job status] key
Press this key to display the job status. On the job status screen, the
details of the job can be checked and the job can be terminated.
details of the job can be checked and the job can be terminated.
7
[System setting] key
When this key is pressed, the system setting menu screen is displayed
to allow the paper feed tray setting, destination registration, and other
setting for easy operations of this machine.
to allow the paper feed tray setting, destination registration, and other
setting for easy operations of this machine.
8
[Logout/Tone] key ([Logout] key for the
models without the FAX function)
models without the FAX function)
Used to logout after user authentication. Used to deliver the tone signal
in the dial line when the FAX function is used.
in the dial line when the FAX function is used.
9
[Program] key
Used to use the job program when the copy function is used, and to dial
when the FAX function is used.
when the FAX function is used.
10
[CA] key
Press this key to reset the operation, cancel setting, and start from the
initial state.
initial state.
11
[STOP] key
Used to stop copying and scanning a document.
12
[BLACK START] key
Used to scan a document in black.
13
[COLOR START] key
Used to make a color copy in the copy mode and to scan a document in
colors. When the FAX or the internet FAX is used, this key cannot be
used.
colors. When the FAX or the internet FAX is used, this key cannot be
used.
14
[Power save] key/Lamp
Used to set the machine to the auto power shut off mode of power
saving. [Power save] key flashes in the auto power shut off mode.
saving. [Power save] key flashes in the auto power shut off mode.
15
[Power] key
Turns ON/OFF the power of the machine.
Used in the FAX nighttime mode when the FAX is installed.
Used in the FAX nighttime mode when the FAX is installed.
16
Main power lamp
This lamp lights up when the main power switch of the machine is ON.
DOCUMENT
FILING
IMAGE SEND
COPY
JOB STATUS
SYSTEM
SETTINGS
LOGOUT
PRINT
READY
DATA
DATA
LINE
DATA
DATA
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