Sharp MX-231OU User Manual

ADVANCED WORKGROUP COLOR DOCUMENT SYSTEM

A full-color ledger-size document system that will meet
virtually all of your business needs.

Boost workgroup efficiency and productivity with Sharp’s environmentally-friendly MX-2310U full

color MULTI-FUNCTIONAL DOCUMENT SYSTEM, precision-engineered to deliver amazing image

quality and consistent day-to-day performance while also being easy to afford. Features include a

HIGH RESOLUTION TOUCH SCREEN color display with graphical user navigation for easy operation.

Equipped with a powerful 600 MHz TRUE MULTI-TASKING controller that allows quick processing of

even complex print jobs, the MX-2310U produces HIGH-QUALITY, vibrant color documents in-house,

helping you save time and money. Sharp’s advanced device management tools make it simple for

MX-2310U

Advanced features plus
multi-functional capability
allow you to meet tomorrow’s
document needs today.

n Powerful 600 MHz true multi-tasking full-color

document system

n High resolution touch screen color display

with graphical navigation

n Enhanced second generation micro-fine toner

technology offers sharp, high quality images
page after page

n 600 x 600 dpi printing provides clear, crisp

image output

n Advanced ImageSEND

documents to USB devices, network folders,
e-mail and more

n Robust 86 GB document filing system with

thumbnail view and image preview features

*Some features require optional equipment and/or software.

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function scans

businesses to control system access, color usage and costs. To make integration with network

applications easier than ever, the MX-2310U supports the optional SHARP OSA

PLATFORM.

property.

n Standard network printing with Sharp

Advanced Printing Language (SAPL-c)

delivers robust performance

n Supports the Sharp OSA development platform,

enabling businesses to streamline document
workflow and help enhance productivity with
speed and efficiency*

n ImageSEND function scans documents at up to

50 images per minute in both black and color

n Flexible paper handling system feeds up

Sharp’s industry leading security helps assure the confidentiality of your intellectual

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That’s the SHARP DIFFERENCE.

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n Advanced web-based device

management offers both administrator

level and user level login control

n Remote front panel feature allows users

and administrators to view and control
machine operations from a PC workstation*

n Environmentally-friendly design

offers low power consumption, fast
warm-up, compact design and long-life
parts and supplies

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DEVELOPMENT

to 110 lb index through paper trays and up to
140 lb index through the bypass tray

n On-board paper storage capacity for up to

2,100 sheets with options

n Super G3 fax option with intelligent

inbound routing*

n Supports Sharp’s latest award-winning

multi-level document and network security suite*

n Supports IEEE-2600

for MFP devices*

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2008 security standard

High-resolution touch screen with Stylus pen for easy
point-and-touch operation.

MX-2310U SPECIFICATIONS

Main Specifications

MX-2310U Includes multi-tasking controller, 160 GB HDD with document

Type Desktop, color multi-function digital document system
Display 7" (diagonally measured) color dot matrix touch panel.

Functions Copy, print, network print, network scan, document filing and fax
Copy System Dry electrostatic transfer/Dual component developer/Magnetic

Originals Sheets and bound documents
Max Original Size 11" x 17"
Copy Size Min. 5½" x 8½", Max. 11 "x 17" + 12" x 18"
Copy Speed 23 ppm B&W/Color (8½” x 11”)
Multiple Copy Max. 999 copies
First Copy Time Platen glass: 7.4 seconds (B&W); 10 seconds (color)

Warm Up Time 20 seconds or less
Magnification 25% to 400% in 1% increments (with document feeder

Original Feed 100-sheet RSPF with original size detection
Scan Speed Copy mode: Up to 50 OPM (B&W) @ 600 x 400 dpi; Up to 36

Original Sizes 5½" x 8½", 8½" x 11", 8½" x 11" R, 8½" x 14", 11" x 17"

Paper Feed Standard: (1) 500-sheet paper drawer (letter/legal/ledger/
System statement size) and 100-sheet bypass tray (letter/legal/ledger/

Paper Types Paper drawers: 16 lb. bond -110 lb. index. Other paper types

Duplexing Standard automatic duplex copying and printing
CPU ARM11 600MHz; PCL Accelerator: MPC8535 power QUICC

Interface RJ-45 Ethernet (10/100/1000Base-T), USB 2.0 (2 host ports,

Memory Standard 1 GB; 512 MB additional memory with optional

Hard Disk Drive 160 GB; 86 GB for document filing/74 GB for image

Copy Resolution Scan: B&W/color: 600 dpi; Copy Output: B&W/color: 600 dpi
Color Modes Auto Color Control (ACS), Full Color Mode, Monochrome (B/W)
Exposure Modes: Automatic Text, Text/Photo, Text/Printed-Photo,
Control Printed-Photo, Photo, Map, Pale-Color Document.

Halftone 256 gradations/2 levels (monochrome)
Copy Features Scan-Once Print-Many, electronic sorting, offset-stacking,

Account Control Up to 1000 users. Supports user-number authentication

Output Tray Main output tray (top) 400 sheets (face down); optional eject
Capacity tray (right 1 side) 100 sheets (face down)
Firmware Flash ROM with local (USB), network update capability
Management and firmware update 1 to N with SRDM (Sharp Remote

Configuration Web-based management with user/administrator level login,
Method cloning (1 to N) with SRDM and remote front panel access

filing system, SAPL-c (Sharp Advanced Printing Language)
network printing, network scanning, 100-sheet RSPF,
auto-duplex, one 500-sheet paper drawers and 100-sheet
bypass. Black and color developer is included in the box.

800 x 400 dots (W-VGA)

brush development/OPC drums/Belt type fusing/white LED
exposure

RSPF: 10 seconds (B&W); 13.2 seconds (color) (Based on letter
size original using copy tray 1 with laser unit motor running)

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25%-200%)

OPM (Color) @ 600 x 600 dpi.
Network Scan: Up to 50 OPM (B&W or Color) 200 x 200 dpi.
All times based on single-side letter originals.

(13-32 lb. bond)

statement/envelope size). Optional: Single, double or triple
drawer paper deck (500-sheets each drawer), letter/legal/
ledger/statement size. See your local dealer for configurations.

include plain, pre-printed, recycled, pre-punched, letterhead
and color paper. Bypass Tray: 16-28 lb. bond (plain paper), 13­16 lb. bond (thin paper), 110-140 lb. index (heavy paper), 20­24 lb. bond (Monarch/Com-10 envelope), tab paper (letter size
only). Other types include label paper, gloss paper, pre-printed,
recycled, pre-punched, letterhead, color paper and OHP film.

e500 800MHz (requires optional MX-PB14)

front and rear), USB 2.0 (2 device ports)

MX-PB14

processing and other internal operations

Settings: Auto exposure control or 9 step manual exposure.

Auto Color Sensing (ACS), Auto Paper Sensing (APS), Auto
Magnification Sensing (AMS), auto tray switching, rotation copy,
reserve copy, tandem copy, book copy, margin shift, tab-paper
insertion, edge erase, center erase, dual page copy, cover
pages, insert pages, OHP insertion, job build, card shot,
multi-page enlargement, mirror image, black-white reversal,
centering, proof copy, 2-in-1/4-in1, pamphlet, photo repeat,
document filing, account management, job programs,
date/character/page stamp.

(on device), login name/password (on device) or login
name/password (on device via LDAP server) for Copy, Print,
Scan, Fax and document management.

Device Management)

Service/ Remote front panel access, remote access to service logs
Maintenance and click counts
Accessibility Adjustment of Key Touch-Send and Speed, Concave Key,
Features Document Feeder Free Stop, Job Programs, Remote Front Panel,

Environmental The International Energy Star Program (EPA) Ver. 1.1, Law on
Standards Promoting Green Purchasing, Canadian ECO Logo Program

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Power AC 100-127 VAC, 60 HZ, 12 Amps
Power Cons. Maximum: 1440 W
Weight Approx. 159 lbs. (base model)
Dimensions 23" (w) x 24¾" (d), x 33" (h)

Network Printing System

PDL Standard SAPL-c (Sharp Advanced Printing Language), optional

Resolution 600 x 600 dpi
Print Speed 23 pages per minute (8½" x 11")
Print Drivers Windows 2000, Windows Server

Features Auto configuration, continuous printing, electronic sorting, offset

Direct Printing File Types: TIFF, JPEG, PCL, PRN, TXT, PDF, Encrypted PDF,
(optional) Postscript and XPS

Resident Fonts 80 outline fonts (PCL), 136 fonts (PS)
Interface RJ-45 Ethernet 10/100/1000 Base-T, USB 2.0
Operating Windows Server 2003-2008, Windows 2000/XP, Windows Vista,
Systems Windows 7, MAC OS 9-9.2.2, MAC OSX 10.2.8, 10.3.9,

Network TCP/IP (IPv4, IPv6, IPSEC) SSL (HTTP, IPP, FTP), SNMPv3,
Protocols 802.1x for Windows and Unix. LPD and LPR for UNIX. IPX/SPX

Printing LPR, IPP, IPPS, PAP, Raw TCP (port 9100), FTP and Novell
Protocols Pserver/Rprinter
Network IP/Mac address filtering, protocol filtering, port management,
Security user authentication and document administration.
Security IEEE-2600, DoD (NSTISSP) #11, DoD Directive 8500.2,
Standards DoD (DISA)

Network Scanning System

Scan Modes Standard: Color, monochrome, grayscale
Max Original Size 11" x 17"
Optical Resolution 600 dpi
Output Modes 600 dpi, 400 dpi, 300 dpi, 200 dpi, 100 dpi
Image Formats Monochrome: TIFF, PDF, Encrypted PDF, XPS

Image Monochrome Scanning: Uncompressed, G3 (MH), G4 (MR/MMR)
Compression Color/Grayscale: JPEG (high, middle, low)

Scan E-mail, Desktop, FTP, Folder (SMB), USB, Internet fax (option),
Destinations Super G3 fax (option)
One-touch Up to 1000 (combined scan destinations)
Destinations
Group Up to 500
Destinations
Programs 48 (combined)
Max. Jobs Up to 94
Network TCP/IP and SSL (includes HTTP, SMTP, LDAP, FTP, POP3), SMB,
Protocols ESMTP and 802.1x.
Network Security E-mail server user authentication for LDAP and Active Directory
Software Sharpdesk®desktop document management software

Universal Grip for Paper Trays, and Disable Screen Timeout

(CCD-035). European RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances)

PCL®6/PCL5c compatible, optional Postscript 3, optional XPS

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Windows XP x64, Windows Server x64, Windows Vista

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x64, Windows 7, MAC OS®, 9.2.2, OSX (including

Vista

10.2.8, 10.3.9, 10.4.11, 10.5-10.5.8, 10.6.2), all MAC PPD.

stacking, N-up printing, duplex printing, transparency inserts,
margin shift, image rotation, different cover page, poster print,
job bypass print, job retention, confidential print, proof print,
user authentication, image stamp and watermarks. Additional
features with Optional MX-PB14 Printer Expansion Kit: Multiple
pamphlet, network tandem print, carbon copy print mode,
different cover page/last page/other page, form overlay, tab
paper settings, tab printing, chapter inserts, page Interleave and
bar code font printing (requires MX-PF10 bar code font kit)

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USB memory

10.4.11. 10.5-10.5.8, 10.6-10.6.2, Novell®Netware®3x,
4x, 5x, Sun
(Metaframe, Presentation Server 4, 4.5) and Windows
Terminal Services.

for Novell environments. EtherTalk®and NetBEUI. AppleTalk
for Macintosh®environments.

Color: Grayscale, Color TIFF, JPEG, PDF, Encrypted PDF, XPS
Internet Fax: TIFF-FX, FIFF-F, TIFF-S

Methods: FTP, Web page, E-mail and

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OS 4.1x, Solaris®2x, Unix®, Linux®and Citrix

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2003-2008, Windows XP,

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Internet Fax mode: MH/MMR (option)

(1 user license)

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B&W Super G3 Fax Kit (option)

Transmission Super G3, G3
Mode
Modem Speed 33.6 KBPS
Compression JBIG, MMR, MR, MH
Methods
Scanning Method Sheet fed simplex or duplex or book
Max. Transmit 400 dpi
Resolution
Transmit Speed Approx. 2 seconds with Super G3/JBIG
Auto Dialing Up to 1000 (combined scan destinations)
Group Up to 500
Dial/Destinations
Inbound Fax Routing: Forwards received fax data to E-mail
Long Length Up to 31½" (for transmission)
Originals
Programs 48 (combined)
Memory 1 GB (shared)
Halftone 256 levels
Features Quick on-line transmission, direct transmission, F-Code

Inner Finisher (option)

Type Built-in finisher (hole-punch unit option)
Output Capacity 500 sheets (letter/statement) or 250 sheets (ledger/legal size)
Output Delivery Face down
Stapling Media Plain paper, (letter, legal, or ledger size)
Stapling Positions 1 front, 1 rear, or both
Power Source Supplied from main unit
Stapling Up to 50 sheets (letter size) or 30 sheets (legal, ledger or mixed)
Stapled Sets 30 bundles or 500 sheets (letter or statement size) or

Hole Punching Optional hole punch unit MX-PN11B (2 holes/3 holes)
Weight Approx. 26.5 lbs.
Dimensions 24¾" (w) x 23½" (d) x 8" (h) (includes extended tray)

Optional Equipment

MX-DE12 Stand/1 x 500 Sheet Paper Drawer
MX-DE13 Stand/2 x 500 Sheet Paper Drawer
MX-DE14 Stand/3 x 500 Sheet Paper Drawer
MX-36ABD Rolling Cabinet Base

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MX-FN17 Inner Finisher
MX-PN11B 3 Hole Punch Unit (Requires MX-FN17)
MX-TR12 Exit Tray Unit
MX-PB14 PCL 6 Printer Expansion Kit
MX-PK11 Postscript®3™ Kit (Requires MX-PB14)
MX-PUX1 XPS Expansion Kit (Requires MX-SHP1GBCR3)
MX-SHP1GBCR3 1GB Memory Upgrade (Required for MX-PUX1)
MX-FX11 Fax Expansion Kit
MX-FWX1 Internet Fax Kit
MX-PF10 Bar Code Font Kit (Requires MX-PB14)
AR-SU1 Stamp Unit (Requires AR-SV1 Stamp Cartridge)
MX-AMX1 Application Integration Module
MX-AMX2 Application Communication Module
MX-AMX3 External Accounting Module
MX-FR25U Commercial Data Security Kit (not available at time of launch)
DVENDF5 Generic Vendor Interface Kit

Supplies

MX-23NTBA Black Toner Cartridge
MX-23NTCA Cyan Toner Cartridge
MX-23NTMA Magenta Toner Cartridge
MX-23NTYA Yellow Toner Cartridge
MX-36NVBA Black Developer
MX-36NVSA Cyan/Magenta/Yellow Developer
MX-36NRSA Drum

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transmission/reception, rotate transmission, in-bound fax
routing, anti-junk fax reception, automatically staple received
faxes, secure fax release, out of paper memory reception,
auto redial, 2-in-1 reception, duplex reception transaction
reports, activity reports and PC fax.

30 bundles or 250 sheets (legal or ledger size)

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Some features may require optional equipment and/or software.

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May vary depending on product configuration, machine settings
and operating and/or environmental conditions.

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Actual transmission time will vary based on line conditions.

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Based on Sharp Standard Test Chart with approximately 700
characters, letter size in standard resolution

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