Sharp MX-4141N Quick start guide

MX-4141N
MX-5141N
Technical Handy Guide
September 2013
Content
Machine Specification
2
MX-EB12N Mirroring Kit
31
Machine Options
4
SD Card Replacement Procedure
35
Consumables
6
CF Card Replacement Procedure
36
Initial Set-up
8
Firmware & Print Driver Revision
37
Colour Calibration
11
Test Simulation
38
Maintenance
13
Trouble Codes
45
Operating System Support
17
Sensor Location
49
Electrical
18
Jam Cause Codes
51
Coin Vend Interface
19
Repair Hints
55
Firmware Upgrade
21
Technical Bulletin Index
57
E-Manual Update
25
Document Reference
58
Watermark Update
27
Notes
59
HDD Replacement Procedure
29

Machine Specification
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MX-4141N
MX-5141N
General Specification
Original paper size:
Max. A3
Printed Paper Size:
Tray : A3-A5R, Bypass : A3W-A5R; Long Paper (Max. 1200mm x 320mm)
Standard Paper Capacity:
1,100 (500-sheet x 2, 100-sheet Multi bypass)
Maximum Paper Capacity:
6600 (100-sheet Multi bypass, 500-sheet x 2, 1150 + 850 tandem, 3500 LCC)
Paper Weight:
Tray : 60g/m2-220g/m2 Bypass : 55g/m2-300g/m2
Output Capacity:
400-sheet (centre: STD) Opt: MX-TRX2 100-sheet right tray
Warm-up Time:
28 sec
30 sec
Operation Panel:
10.1” Colour WSVGA
Resolution (Max):
9,600 (equivalent) x 600 dpi (Copy),
9,600 (equivalent) x 600 dpi or 1200x1200dpi (Printer)
Memory:
SD Card: 4 GB (STD), CF Card 8GB (STD), MFP 1GB + 3GB (SOC)
HDD Capacity:
320GB
Duplex:
STD (60g/m2-220g/m2)
Dimensions (WDH):
648 x 764 x 960 mm
Weight:
125kg
126kg
Average Monthly Volume:
30-70K, Max 100K
40-80K, Max 150K
Environmental
Power Consumption:
Max. 1.84kW
TEC Value (Measured):
3.11kWh
4.11kWh
Noise (Measured):
Ready Mode: 39.2db, Operating 57.8db (Max 72db),
Copier Specification
Copy Speed (Max.):
41 ppm (A4), 19 ppm (A3)
51 ppm (A4), 23 ppm (A3)
E-Sort / SOPM:
Yes / Yes (Colour and B/W)
First Copy Time (OC):
B/W: 4.7sec, Col 6.7sec
B/W: 4.1sec, Col 5.7sec
First Copy Time (DSPF):
B/W: 7.4sec, Col 10.3sec
B/W: 6.7sec, Col 9.2sec
Continuous Copy:
Max 999
Scan Resolution:
Colour: 600 x 600 dpi, B/W: 600 x 400 dpi (OC), 600 x 400 dpi / 600 x 600 dpi
Zoom Range:
25 - 400% (DSPF 25 - 200%)
Tandem Copy:
STD (with MX-4141/5141N series only)
Document Feeder
STD: DSPF
Original capacity:
Max 150 sheets (80 g/m2)
Max Replacement Speed:
Copy Mode: 85 opm (B/W &Colour); Image Send: 85 opm (B/W & Colour)
Document Filing
STD
Capacity:
10GB (Quick Folder) + 95GB (Main/Custom Folder)
Quick/Main Folder:
Quick Folder: Max: 10,000 pages or 1000 files
Main/Custom: Max. 20,000 pages or 3,000 files
User Registrations:
1000
Preview Thumbnails:
Supported (includes Advanced Edit Mode)
Facsimile
Requirement:
Opt: MX-FX11
Communication Formula:
Super G3
Transmission Speed:
2sec.range(Super G3/JBIG) 6sec.range(G3/ECM)
Dial Registration:
Max 2000
Document Size:
A3 - A5,
Compression:
MH,MR,MMR,JBIG
Inbound Routing:
Yes (TIFF, XPS & PDF Format)
PC Fax:
Yes (For Windows only)

Machine Specification
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MX-4141N
MX-5141N
Printer Specification
Print Speed (Max.):
41 ppm (A4), 19 ppm (A3)
51 ppm (A4), 23 ppm (A3)
PDL (Emulation):
STD: PCL6, Adobe® PostScript®3, Opt: XPS [MX-PUX1]]
Interface:
USB2.0, 10Base-T / 100Base-TX / 1000BaseT, Wireless LAN
Protocol:
TCP/IP (IPv4, IPv6), IPX/SPX (Netware), Ether Talk
Supported OS:
Windows® XP*, Windows® Vista*, Windows® 7*, Windows® 8*
Windows® Server 2003* / 2008* / 2008R2 / 2012 (*32/64bit).
Mac OS X10.4.x, 10.5.x, 10.6.x, 10.7.x, 10.8.x.
XPS - Windows Vista only (Opt: MX-PUX1)
Bundled Utility Software
Status Monitor
USB Direct Print (Pull):
STD: JPEG, TIFF, PRN, PCL.PDF, Encrypted PDF & PS:
XPS: MX-PUX1 is required.
Tandem Print:
Supported (with MX-4141/5141N series only)
Pantone Colour (LUT):
TBD
Airprint Support:
From Q3/13 (Running change)
Sharpdesk Mobile:
Supported
Network Scanner
STD: Colour
Resolution:
100, 150, 200, 300, 400, 600 dpi
Format:
Mono: TIFF, XPS, PDF, PDF/A & Encrypted PDF,
Colour: TIFF, JPEG, XPS, PDF, PDF/A, Encrypted PDF & Compact PDF
Destination:
Desktop (Sharpdesk), FTP, E-Mail, SMB Folder, USB Memory, HDD,
TWAIN / WIA compliant, I-Fax (SMTP)
User Registrations:
Max 500 (one touch), 500 (group)
Bundled Utility Software:
Network Scan Tool, Sharpdesk v3.3 (1 license)
Wireless LAN
STD
Compliant Regulation:
IEEE802.11n/g/b
Transmission Method:
IEEE802.11n/g: OFDM, IEEE802.11b: DSSS
Access Mode:
Infrastructure mode, Software AP mode
Security:
WEP, WPA Personal, WPA Enterprise*, WPA2 Personal, WPA2 Enterprise*
* Not applicable to Software AP mode
Center Frequency/ Channel:
IEEE802.11 n/g/b: 2.4 GHz / 1-13ch
Transmission R
ate:
IEEE802.11n max 150M bps
IEEE802.11g max. 54M bps
IEEE802.11b max 11 M bps
Output Device
Model:
Opt: MXFNX9
Opt: MXFN10
Opt: MXFN11
Opt: MXFN18
Type:
Inner Finisher
Saddle Finisher
4K Staple Finisher
4K Saddle Finisher
Output Capacity:
500 sheets
1000 sheets
4000 sheets
4000 sheets
Functionality:
50 sheets
multi-staple
A4: 50sheets /
A3: 30sheets) ,
Off-set shifting
,
Opt
: Hole Punch
[MXPNX1]
50 sheets
multi-staple
A4 : 50sheets /
A3: 25sheets) ,
Off-set shifting
,
Opt
: Hole
Punch
[MXPNX5]
50 sheets multi-
staple
A4 : 50 sheets /
A3 : 30 sheets) ,
Off-set shifting
,
Opt: Hole Punch
[MXPNX6]
50 sheets multi-
staple
A4 : 50 sheets /
A3 : 30 sheets) ,
Off-set shifting
,
Opt: Hole Punch
[MXPNX6]
Saddle Stitch Ability:
N/A 15
sheets Max.
N/A
15 sheets Max.

Machine Options
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MX-FNX9
Inner Finisher
MX
-PNX1 A/B/C/D
Hole Punch
MX-TRX2
Exit Tray Unit
MX-DE23
2 x 500 sheet Desk
MX-KB11N
Keyboard
MX-LT10
Long Paper Feed
Tray
MX-DE21
2000 sheet A4 Tandem
Desk
MX-AMX1
Application Integration Module
MX
-AMX2
Application Communication Module
MX
-AMX3
External Account Module
MX-FR42U
Data Security Kit
MX-RB20
Paper Pass Unit
MX-FN10
Saddle Finisher
MX
-PNX5 A/B/C/D
Hole Punch
MX-FN11
Finisher (4K)
MX
-PNX6 A/B/C/D
Hole Punch
MX-FN18
Saddle Finisher (4K)
MX
-PNX6 A/B/C/D
Hole Punch
MX-LC11
A4 LCC
MX-PUX1
XPS Expansion
MX-PF10
Barcode Font
MX-FX11
Fax Expansion
MX-FWX1
Internet Fax Kit
MX-AM10
Web Browsing Kit
MX-EB12N
Mirroring Kit (HDD)

Machine Options
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MACHINE OPTIONS
Model
Description
Comment
MX-DE21
Stand/2000 tandem sheet paper drawer
Cannot install with MXDE22/23
-
Stand/500x2 sheet paper drawer
Cannot install with MXDE21/22
MX-LC11
3,500 sheets large capacity tray
MX-TRX2
Exit tray unit
MX-LT10
Long paper feeding tray
For Main Unit Bypass Tray only
MX-RB20
Paper pass unit
MX-FNX9
Inner finisher
MX-PNX1
Punch module (A: 2, B: 3, C: 4, D: 4 wide)
For MX-FNX9
MX-FN10
Saddle finisher
Requires MX-RB20
MX-PNX5
Punch module (A: 2, B: 3, C: 4, D: 4 wide)
For MXFN10
MX-FN11
Finisher (4000 sheets)
Requires MX-RB20
MX-FN18
Saddle finisher (4000 sheets)
Requires MX-RB20
MX-PNX6
Punch module (A: 2, B: 3, C: 4, D: 4 wide)
For MX-FN11 & MX-FN18
MX-PUX1
XPS expansion kit
MX-PF10
Barcode font kit
MX-FX11
Facsimile expansion kit
MX-FWX1
Internet-Fax expansion kit
AR-SU1
Stamp unit
MX-EB12N
Mirroring kit
MX-AM10
Web browsing kit
MX-KB11N
Keyboard unit N
MX-AMX1
Application integration module
MX-AMX2
Application communication module
MX-AMX3
External account module
MX-FR42U
Data security kit (Commercial version)
MX-USX1
Sharpdesk Additional license kit (1 license)
MX-USX5
Sharpdesk Additional license kit (5 licenses)
MX-US10
Sharpdesk Additional license kit (10 licenses)
MX-US50
Sharpdesk Additional license kit (50 licenses)
MX-USA0
Sharpdesk Additional license kit (100 licenses)
MX-UN01A
Sharp OSA-Network Scanner Tool (1 license)
MX-AMX2 is required:
MX-UN05A
Sharp OSA-Network Scanner Tool (5 licenses)
MX-UN10A
Sharp OSA-Network Scanner Tool (10 licenses)
MX-UN50A
Sharp OSA-Network Scanner Tool (50 licenses)
MX-UN1HA
Sharp OSA-Network Scanner Tool (100 licenses)
Stand/500x1sheet paper drawer
MX DE23
MX-DE22

Consumables
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CONSUMABLES
MX-4141N, MX-5141N
Product Code
Description / Contents
Approx. Life
MX-51GTBA
Black Toner
Cartridge
(A4 @ 5%)
40k
MX-51GTCA
Cyan Toner
Cartridge
(A4 @ 5%)
18kMX-51GTMA
Magenta Toner Cartridge
(A4 @ 5%)
MX-51GTYA
Yellow Toner Cartridge
(A4 @ 5%)
PROCESS UNIT:
MX-51GVBA
Black Developer
170k *
MX-51GVSA
Colour Developer Kit (CMY)
140k *
MX-51GUSA
Drum Unit (Complete):
-
170k (Mono) *
140k (Colour) *
MX-31GRSA
OPC Drum
MX-510MK
Main Charge Kit:-
xMain charge unit
xCleaning blade AR
xCleaning gum AS
MX-510CU
PTC Kit:-
xPTC unit.
300k
MX-510HB
Waste Toner Collector:-
xIncludes LSU cleaner x 3
50k (approx.)
MX-C31FL
Ozone Filter Kit:-
xOzone filter.
360k
FUSING UNIT:
MX-361FB
MX-510FB
Fusing Belt Kit:-
xFusing belt.
xMeandering Suppress collar x 2.
300k
MX-510LH
Pressure Roller Kit:-
xFusing roller.
xPressure roller.
300k
MX-510WB
Web Cleaning Kit:-
xWeb roller.
xWeb guide shaft x 2.
xWeb pressure roller.
xWeb pressure roller bearing x 2
300k
TRANSFER SECTION:
MX-510B1
Primary Transfer Belt Kit:-
xPrimary transfer belt AR.
300k
MX-510TL
Primary Transfer Blade Kit:-
xPrimary transfer blade AR.
300k
MX-310B2
Secondary Transfer Belt Kit:-
xSecondary transfer belt D3.
300k

Consumables
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CONSUMABLES:
MX-4141N, MX-5141N
Product Code
Description / Contents
Approx. Life
MX-SCX1
Staple Cartridge (for MX
-FNX9 & MX-FN10) 5000 staples (x 3)
AR-SC2
Staple Cartridge (for MX
-FN11 & MX-FN18) 5000 staples (x 3)
AR-SC3
Saddle Staple Cartridge (for MX
-FN10 & MX-FN18) 2000 staples (x 3)
AR-SV1
Stamp Cartridge (for AR
-SU1) 2 cartridges
SERVICE ROTATION:
MX-510U1
Primary T
ransfer Belt Unit
For Service RotationMX-410U2
Secondary T
ransfer Belt Unit
MX-511FU
Fusing Unit (230v)
Notes:
* The consumable life is specified by 840K rotations therefore, the page count life indicated above is for
approx. guidance only.
Also, the consumable life may vary, depending on the document density, temperature, humidity and
machine operation.

Initial Setup
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DEVELOPER SET-UP
Sim 25-02 Auto Developer Adjustment - Select CMYK.
Toner Installation must be performed after Auto Developer Adjustment is
completed.
**For optimum image quality & performance, it is recommended to setup &
install developer at the customer site.
Clean LSU Dust Proof Glass.
TONER INSTALLATION & REPLENISHMENT
Install CMYK Toner Cartridges
Caution:
DO NOT open any Exterior Cover, Power OFF/ON or enter Simulation Mode
during Initial Toner Replenishment.
PRODUCT ACTIVATION & FIRMWARE UPGRADE
Activation of Optional Product(s):-
System Settings – Administrator Mode – Product Key.
Sim 22-05 Check Firmware version(s):- Upgrade to latest version.
INITIAL SETUP
Sim 26-01 Right Tray Installation Yes/No.
Sim 26-02 LCC Installation (Paper Size):- A4.
Sim 26-06 Machine Destination.
Sim 26-35 Set Multi Error Counter Set to 1 (Multi Count).
Sim 26-50 Long Paper Support (up to 1200mm), 0 = Disable, 1 = Enable.
Sim 26-52 Non Printed Paper Counter Set-up.
Sim 55-03 Process Mixed Original Printing for Duplex:-
SSW 3-6, 0 = Disable, 1 = Enable.
Sim 55-03 Toner Remain Status Display: SSW 22-5, 0 = Disable, 1 = Enable.
System Settings: Adjust Date/Time (Inc. Daylight Saving setting).
Set cassette size by adjusting the guides in the cassette.
Paper Size & Type Setting:- System Settings – Paper Tray Settings.

Initial Setup
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PRINT IMAGE POSITION & MAGNIFICATION
Automatic Adjustment:-
Sim 50-28 BK MAG ADJ (Main Scan Mag).
SETUP/PRINT ADJ (Lead, Offset or All).
Manual Adjustment:-
Sim 50-10 BK MAG (inside dimension) to 240mm.
Sim 50-10 Image Off Centre Adjustment.
Sim 50-05 Printer Lead Edge & Void Adjust.
IMAGE SKEW & COLOUR REGISTRATION
Sim 61-04 Image Skew Adjustment (Black) Select A3 Paper.
Sim 50-22 Colour Registration/Skew & OPC Drum Phase Adjustment
Check/Adjust SKEW (CMY) so value is Close to 0 as possible
(Result=OK).
HALF TONE COLOUR CALIBRATION
Sim 46-74 Engine & Printer Colour Calibration Select FACTORY Mode.
COPY IMAGE QUALITY
Check Image Quality (Copy Mode) – Density, Magnification, Lead Edge & Void.
If NG, perform the following adjustments as required:-
Sim 46-01 Copy Density Adjust. (Colour).
Sim 46-02 Copy Density Adjust. (B/W).
Sim 46-09 SPF Copy Density Adjust.
Sim 50-28 OC ADJUST (Lead, Offset & Mag).
SPF ADJ:(Lead, Offset & Sub scan).
Manual Adjustment (Magnification, Lead Edge, Void, Off Centre etc).:
Sim 48-01 Magnification Adjustment (OC & SPF).
Sim 50-01 Lead/Rear Edge, Loss & Void Adjust.
Sim 50-12 OC & SPF Off Centre Adjust.
PRINT IMAGE QUALITY
Check Image Quality (Print Mode) – Density.
Sim 64-05 PCL Density Test Page
Sim 64-06 PS Density Test Page

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PERIPHERAL / OPTION CONFIGURATION
FAX OPTION – MX-FX11
Sim 66-02 Fax SW Setting (Destination).
Sim 66-10 Fax Memory Clear (For Extended Memory).
Sim 66-39 Fax Destination Set.
FINISHER OPTION – MX-FNX9, MX-FN10, MX-FN11, MX-FN18
Sim 03-10 Saddle Fold/Staple Position Adjustment [MX-FN10/18 only]
Sim 26-65 Finisher Alarm Mode:-
Limit number of Copies in staple mode (ON/OFF).
EXTERNAL KEYBOARD – MX-KB11N
Keyboard Language Setting:
System Settings – Default Settings – Keyboard Select: Select English(US).
EXTERNAL ACCOUNTING MODULE – MX-AMX3
Sim 55-03 Auto clear function before Copy job execution:-
SSW1-50 = Disable, 1 = Enable.
Sim 55-03 USB Card Reader detection control:-
SSW6-80 = Disable, 1 = Enable.
Sim 55-03 Continuous print mode (job queuing for OSA):-
SSW24-70 = Disable, 1 = Enable.
MFP DATA BACKUP
Sim 22-06 Data Simulation Print.
Device Clone & Storage Backup.
Sim 56-01 Backup EEPROM Data to HDD.