Sharp DM-3500 User manual

LASER PRINTER
Operation Manual
(Read this document before installing the product.)
Model DM-3500/DM-3501/DM-3551/DM-4500/DM-4501/DM-4551
Be sure to become thoroughly familiar with this manual to gain
the maximum benefit from the product.
Before installing this product, be sure to read the installation
requirements and cautions sections of the "Operation manual for
printer operation and general information".
Be sure to keep all operation manuals handy for reference
including this manual, the "Operation manual for printer
operation and general information" and operation manuals for
any optional equipment which has been installed.

In some areas, the "POWER" switch positions are marked "I" and " " on the copier
instead of "ON" and "OFF".
The symbol " " denotes the copier is not completely de-energized but in a stand-by
condition at this "POWER" switch position.
If your copier is so marked, please read "I" for "ON" and " " for "OFF".
Caution!
For a complete electrical disconnection, pull out the main plug.
The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily
accessible.
The CE mark logo label is affixed on an equipment in case that the directives described in the above
sentence are applicable to the product. (This sentence is not applicable in any country where the
above directives are not required.)
Note:
When this equipment is equipped with a multi-function controller board which allows the
equipment to include copier, facsimile, and network scanning capabilities, the following
text will be applied.
Warning:
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio
interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

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PRODUCT CONFIGURATION
This manual applies to the following models.
(As of April 2001)
Modelname Productconfiguration
DM-3500 35 page/minute printer
DM-3501 35 page/minutenetwork printer including aprint server card*1
DM-3551 35 page/minute network printer including a multi-function controller board and a print
servercard*2
DM-4500 45 page/minute printer
DM-4501 45 page/minutenetwork printer including aprint server card*1
DM-4551 45 page/minute network printer including a multi-function controller board and a print
servercard*2
Althoughperipheraldevicesarebasicallyoptional,somedevicesmaybeprovidedasstandardcomponents depending
onthe model.
*1 A print server card is required to extend the function of the product to include network printing.
*2 For print server card, see *1. A multi-function controller board is required to extend the function of the product to
include copier, facsimile and network scanning features.
OPERATION MANUALS FORTHIS PRODUCT
Severaloperation manuals are providedfor this product. Readall manuals that applyto the configuration ofthe model
youpurchased .
●Operationmanual (Read this documentbefore installing the product.)
●Operationmanual(forprinteroperationandgeneralinformation)
Describes the basic printer operation, operation of optional devices and basic procedures for loading paper,
misfeedremoval, and user maintenance.
●Operationmanual(forcopier)
This manual describes all copier functions for models equipped (either as standard or with optional devices) to
includecopierfunctions.Themanualisincludedwithmodelsconfigured with a multi-function controller board and
ascanner module.
●Operationmanual(fornetworkscanner)
This manual describes all network scanning functions for models equipped with an optional network scanner
expansion kit.This manual is supplied with models equipped with a multi-function controller board.
●Operationmanual(for facsimile)
This manual describes all facsimile functions for models equipped with an optional facsimile expansion kit.
The manual is included with the kit.
NOTE
The facsimile expansion kit may not be available in some regions.
Thisoperation manual isdescribed based on the American spelling standard.
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1
Open the front cover.
2
Lower the cartridge lock lever.
3
Pull out the duplex module.
Unlatch the unit and gently
move a module away from
the machine.
If the machine is not
equipped with a duplex
module, open the side
cover similarly.
4
While depressing the lock release button, pull
out the drum/toner cartridge and remove it.
5
Removeanew drum/toner cartridgefrom its bag
andremovethe protective materialA.
A
6
Shake the new cartridge horizontally five or six
times.
ADDING TONER
Whenthe drum/tonercartridge becomesempty oftoner,amessage indicating
theneedto replacethedrum/tonercartridgewill appearon thedisplay.Replace
thedrum/tonercartridgefollowingthe procedure below.
The machine as shipped does not have a cartridge installed. Follow steps 5
and 6 below for installing the first cartridge.
NOTE
●The drum/toner cartridge contains toner and a photoconductive drum.The photoconductor on the drum can deteriorate
by exposure to light for an extended period of time.
●Do not remove the cartridge from its protective package until it is to be installed into the machine.

5
7
Insert the new drum/toner cartridge.
Push the cartridge in until it
locks securely into place.
8
Gently remove the sealing tape from the
cartridge.
9
Remove the drum protective sheet from the
drum/toner cartridge.
Photoconductive drum
Donottouchor damage the
surface of the
photoconductive drum.
10
Close the duplex module.
If the machine is not
equipped with a duplex
module, close the side
cover.
11
Returnthecartridge lock lever and close the front
cover.
NOTE
Do not shake the drum/toner cartridge after the sealing tape has been removed. If the cartridge is shaken after the tape
is removed, some toner will come out of the cartridge.

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DEVELOPER CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT
Whenreplacement of thedevelopercartridge isneeded, a messageindicating the need toreplace it will appearin the
display.Follow the procedure below to replace the developer cartridge.
The machine as shipped from the factory does not have a cartridge installed. Follow the same procedure below to
install the first cartridge but omit step 3.
1
Open the front cover.
2
Lower the cartridge lock lever.
3
Remove the developer cartridge.
Push the lock release
button and pull out the
developer cartridge until
it stops.
Push the lock button at
the rear side and remove
the developer cartridge.
4
Remove a new developer cartridge from the bag
and remove protective materials A and B.
A
Remove the tape and
protective material A.
B
Remove the tape and
protective material B.
5
Shake the new developer cartridge horizontally 5
or 6 times.
6
Insert the new developer cartridge.

7
7
Push the cartridge in until it locks securely into
place.
8
Gently remove the sealing tape from the
cartridge.
9
Return the cartridge lock lever.
10
Close the front cover.
The machine will become
ready after about two
minutes.
NOTE
Do not shake the developer cartridge after the sealing tape has been removed. If the cartridge is shaken after the tape is
removed, some developer will come out of the cartridge.

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SUPPLY LIST
Be sure to use the supply cartridges specified by SHARP.
Forstorage of supplies, seepage 1-25 of theoperation manual for printeroperation and general information.
CAUTION
●If a cartridge is to be discarded, dispose of it according to local requirements.
●Storedrum/toner cartridges anddeveloper cartridges out of the reachof children.
NOTE
For recycling of used drum/toner cartridges and developer cartridges, see the information included with the
cartridges.
Supply Partnumber
Drum/tonercartridge (black) DM-350DT
Developercartridge (black) DM-350DV

Required in IEC-950 (EN 60 950) - Europe
• The equipment should be installed near an accessible socket outlet for easy disconnection.
Required in Appendix ZB of BS 7002 (En 60 950) — United Kingdom
MAINS PLUG WIRING INSTRUCTIONS
Themainsleadofthisequipmentisalreadyfittedwithamains plugwhichiseitheranon-rewireable
(moulded)orarewireable type. Should the fuseneedtobe replaced, a BSI orASTAapproved fuse
to BS1362 marked or and of the same rating as the one removed from the plug must
be used.
Alwaysrefitthefuse cover after replacing thefuseonthe moulded plug. Never usetheplug without
the fuse cover fitted.
In the unlikely event of the socket outlet in your home not being compatible with the plug supplied
eithercut-offthe moulded plug (ifthistype is fitted) orremoveby undoing the screwsifa rewireable
plug is fitted and fit an appropriate type observing the wiring code below.
DANGER: The fuse should be removed from the cut-off plug and the plug destroyed immediately
and disposed of in a safe manner. Under no circumstances should the cut-off plug be inserted
elsewhere into a 13A socket outlet as a serious electric shock may occur.
To fit an appropriate plug to the mains lead, follow the instructions below:
IMPORTANT: The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:
GREEN-AND-YELLOW: Earth
BLUE: Neutral
BROWN: Live
As the colours of the wires in this mains lead may not correspond with coloured markings
identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured GREEN-AND YELLOW must be connected to the terminal in the plug
which is marked with the letter E, or by the safety earth symbol Å@, or coloured green or green-
and-yellow.
Thewirewhich is coloured BLUEmustbeconnected to the terminalwhichis marked with the letter
Nor coloured black.
The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the
letter Lor coloured red.
If you have any doubt, consult a qualified electrician.
WARNING: THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED.

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