
MX-B382P
MX-B382P
Technical Handy Guide
JUNE 2015
4 Firmware & Print Driver Revision
38 MX-B382P Printer Setup
41 Density & Gradation Adjustment
17 Technical Bulletin Index

Tray, CassetteA, Bypass : A4R-A5R, 8.5x14-5.5x8.5,
CassetteB : A4R-B5R, 8.5x14-7.25x10.5R
600 (500-sheet x1, 100-sheet Multi bypass)
2100 (500-sheet x4, 100-sheet Multi bypass)
Tray : 60g/m2-105g/m2, Bypass : 55g/m2-209g/m2
600x600dpi (Copy) /
1200x1200dpi (Printer)
Local 512MB, Printer 512MB (Max 1.5GB)
560 x 493 x 714 mm (with bypass tray)
Operating: 68db (STD), 75db (Max)
Operating: 68db (STD), 74db (Max)
Ozone: Less than 1.5mg/h, Dust: Less than 4.0mg/h.
Styrene: Less than 1.0mg/h
OC: 8sec, (R.S.P.F. 9.9sec)
600x600 / 600x300 (default)
Copy Mode: 33 opm
Image Send Mode: 33 opm
(B/W & Colour)
12GB (Quick Folder) +38GB
(Main/Custom Folder)
Max. 10,000 pages (Mono2) or 800
pages (Colour) or 1000 files.
Max. 20,000 pages (Mono2) or 2500
pages (Colour) or 3000 files
10,000 pages or 3000 files

STD. PCL5e / PCL6/Post Script3
Opt: XPS [MX-PUX1 & MX-ARSMX3]
USB2.0, 10Base-T / 100Base-TX / 1000BaseT
Windows® 2000 / XP* / Vista*, Windows® 7*, Windows® 8*, Windows® 8.1*
Windows® Server 2003* / 2008* / 2008R2 / 2012 /2012R2 (*32/64bit).
Mac OSX 10.2.8, 10.3.9, 10.4.x, 10.5.x, 10.6.x, 10.7.x, 10.8.x., 10.9.x, 10.10.x
XPS - Windows Vista only Opt: :(MX-PUX1 & MX-ARSMX3)
Bundled Utility Software:
STD: JPEG, TIFF, PRN, PCL, PDF, Encrypted PDF, PS.
XPS: MX-PUX1 & MX-ARSMX3 is required.
STD (Colour) MX-B382 only
100, 200, 300, 400, 600 dpi
Mono: TIFF, PDF & Encrypted PDF
Colour: TIFF, JPEG, XPS, PDF & Encrypted PDF
Desktop (Sharpdesk), FTP, E-Mail, SMB Folder, USB Memory, HDD, TWAIN, I-
Fax (SMTP)
Max 999 (one touch), 500 (group)
Bundled Utility Software:
Network Scan Tool, Sharpdesk3.3 (1 license), TWAIN
Opt : MX-FXX3 MX-B382 only
2sec.range(Super G3/JBIG) 6sec.range(G3/ECM)
Opt: MX-FN12 [Inner Finisher]
30 sheets single-staple position (corner), Off-set shifting,

MX-PUX1
XPS Expansion Kit
MX-FR31U
Data Security Kit
MX-B382P only
MX-BTX1
Business Card Feeder
MX-B382 only
MX-CSX1
Paper Feed Unit A
MX-CSX2
Paper Feed Unit B
MX-FXX3
Fax Expansion Kit
MX-FWX1
Internet Fax Kit
MX-B382 only
MX-FR26U
Data Security Kit
MX-B382 only
MX-CV10
Finisher Cover
MX-B382P only
MX-AMX1
Application Integration Module
MX-AMX2
Application Communication Module
MX-AMX3
External Account Module
MX-UN01A / UN05A
Sharp OSA-Network Scanner Tool (1 / 5 license kit)
MX-UN10A / UN50A
Sharp OSA-Network Scanner Tool (10 / 50 license kit)
MX-UNHA
Sharp OSA-Network Scanner Tool (100 license kit)

Paper Feed Unit A (1 x 500 sheets)
Paper Feed Unit B (1 x 500 sheets)
Requires MX-CV10 on
MX-B382P only
Expanded Memory Board (1GB)
Internet-FAX Expansion Kit
Application Integration Module
Application Communication Module
Sharpdesk v3.3 License Kits:-
Sharp OSA Network Scanner Tool:-
Requires MX-AMX2
MX-B382 only

Black Toner Cartridge (A4 @ 5%)
Drum Cartridge:-
Main Charge Cleaner
Waste Toner Kit:-
LSU Cleaner x 2
Cleaner Roller Kit:-
Separation plate assembly.
Separate plate spring
Lower oil roller
Lower CL roller bearing x4
Lower CL spring x4
Lower CL roller.
Pressure CL roller.
Heat Roller Kit:-
Upper heat roller unit.
Lower pressure roller.
Lower roller bearing x2
Upper separation pawl spring
x3
Separation pawl spring x2
Upper Thermistor.
Upper Thermistor retainer.
Primary Transfer Kit:-
Primary transfer belt.
Primary transfer roller.
Transfer cleaning blade.
PTC wire.
PTC cleaner assembly.
PTC cleaner.
Primary transfer drive
coupling.
Secondary Transfer Roller Unit:
Finisher Staple Cartridge

Paper Feed Roller Kit:-
Paper feed roller.
Pick up roller.
Separation roller.
Manual Feed Roller Kit:-
Paper feed roller.
Separation pad unit.
DF Roller Kit:-
Paper feed roller.
Separation pad assembly.
Primary Transfer Belt Unit
Fusing Unit (230v)
Includes ozone filter
The consumable life may vary, depending on the document density, temperature,
humidity and machine operation.

DEVELOPER SET-UP
Sim 25-02 Auto Developer Adjustment - Select K.
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 K Toner Cartridge.
PRODUCT ACTIVATION & FIRMWARE UPGRADE
Activation of Optional Product(s):- System Settings – Product Key.
Sim 22-05 Check Firmware version(s):- Upgrade to latest version.
INITIAL SETUP
Sim 26-06 Machine Destination.
Sim 26-35 Set Multi Error Counter:- Set to 1 (Multi Count).
Sim 26-52 Non Printed Paper Counter Set-up.
Sim 55-03 Process Mixed Size Pages (orientation) when Printing in Duplex:-
SSW 3-6, 0 = Disable, 1 = Enable.
Sim 55-03 Toner Remaining Display: SSW 22-5, 0 = Disable, 1 = Enable.
System Settings: Adjust Date/Time (Inc. Daylight Saving setting).
Keyboard Language Setting (For Embedded Keyboard):-
System Settings – Default Settings – Keyboard Select: Set English(US)
Set cassette size by adjusting the guides in the cassette.
Paper Size & Type Setting:- System Settings – Paper Tray Settings
Set Active USB Port (MFP PWB DIP):- SW2 OFF (Front - Default), ON (Rear)
PRINT ENGINE IMAGE SKEW
Sim 64-02 Image Writing (Skew) Adjustment:-
Select A=1, B=1, C=254, D=255

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.
ENGINE & PRINTER HALF TONE CALIBRATION
Sim 46-74 Engine & Printer 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 46-02 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.
PERIPHERAL / OPTION CONFIGURATION
FINISHER – MX-FN12
Sim 26-65 Finisher Alarm Mode:-
Limit number of Copies in staple mode (ON/OFF).

FAX OPTION – MX-FXX3
AR-MM9 Install 8MB Fax Memory to MFP PWB (SLOT E).
Use Sim22-10 to check MX-FXX2 & AR-MM9 are recognised.
Sim 66-02 Fax SW Setting (Destination).
Sim 66-10 Fax Memory Clear (For Extended Memory).
Sim 66-39 Fax Destination Set.
EXTERNAL ACCOUNTING MODULE – MX-AMX3
Sim 55-03 Auto clear function before Copy job execution:-
SSW 1-5 0 = Disable, 1 = Enable.
Sim 55-03 Continuous print mode (job queuing for OSA):-
SSW 24-7 0 = Disable, 1 = Enable.
MFP DATA BACKUP
Sim 22-06 Data Simulation Print.
Device Clone & Storage Backup.
Sim 56-01 Backup EEPROM Data to HDD.

DEVELOPER SET-UP
Sim 25-02 Auto Developer Adjustment - Select K.
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 K Toner Cartridge.
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 26-06 Machine Destination.
Sim 26-35 Set Multi Error Counter Set to 1 (Multi Count).
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 Remaining 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
Set Active USB Port (MFP PWB DIP): SW2 OFF (Front - Default), ON (Rear)
PRINT ENGINE IMAGE SKEW
Sim 64-02 Image Writing (Skew) Adjustment.
Select A=1, B=1, C=254, D=255
PRINT IMAGE POSITION
Manual Adjustment:-
Sim 50-01 Lead/Rear Edge, Image Loss & Void.
Sim 50-05 Printer Lead Edge & Void Adjust.

PRINT IMAGE QUALITY
Check Image Quality (Print Mode) – Density.
Sim 64-05 PCL Density Test Page.
Sim 64-06 PS Density Test Page.
PERIPHERAL / OPTION CONFIGURATION
FINISHER – MX-FN12
Sim 26-65 Finisher Alarm Mode:
Limit number of Copies in staple mode (ON/OFF).
EXTERNAL ACCOUNTING MODULE – MX-AMX3
Sim 55-03 Auto clear function before Copy job execution:-
SSW 1-5 0 = Disable, 1 = Enable
Sim 55-03 Continuous print mode (job queuing for OSA):-
SSW 24-7 0 = Disable, 1 = Enable
PRINTER DATA BACKUP
Sim 22-06 Data Simulation Print.
Device Clone & Storage Backup
Sim 56-01 Backup EEPROM Data to HDD

DENSITY & GRADATION ADJUSTMENT
MX-B382 - Manual Density & Gradation Adjustment – SERVICE MODE
HIGH DENSITY PROCESS CONTROL:
Sim 44-06
HALF TONE IMAGE CORRECTION
Sim 44-26
HALF TONE ADJUSTMENT:
Sim 46-74 [for Engine & Printer]
SERVICE MODE
Place printed test pattern onto glass for both Copy &
Printer modes.
MANUAL DENSITY ADJUSTMENT:
Sim 46-21 [for Engine]
Sim 67-25 [for Printer]
Adjust points A to Q for Copy & Printer Modes..
Sim 64-05 [PCL Printer]
Sim 64-06 [PS Printer]

Maintenance [All] Counter has reached
specified limit
Black Developer (Counter) has
reached the specified life.
Replace Black Developer.
Process
Section
(Developer)
Change the Supplies:
Drum Cartridge
Black Drum (Counter) has reached the
specified life.
Replace Black Drum Unit.
Change the Supplies:
Fusing Unit
Fuser Unit Print (Counter) has reached
the specified limit.
Replace the Heat Roller and Cleaner
Roller Kits or Fuser Unit.
Change the Supplies:
Primary Transfer Belt Unit
Primary Transfer Unit (Counter) has
reached the specified limit.
Replace Primary Transfer Belt Kit
or Primary Transfer Belt Unit.
Change the Supplies:
Secondary Transfer Belt Unit
Secondary Transfer Unit (Counter) has
reached the specified limit.
Replace the Secondary Transfer Roller
Unit.
Starting Powder:
The following starting powder should be applied to the relevant consumable item during maintenance:-
UKOG-0312FCZZ
[Stearic Acid]
UKOG-0123FCZZ
[Kynar Starting Powder]
CAUTION:
Do not apply Stearic Acid (UKOG-0312FCZZ), Strontium Titanium (UKOG-0316FCZZ) or Titanium
Hydroxide (UKOG-0322FCZZ) starting powder to the Primary Transfer Belt.

Maintenance Schedule
Note: Auto DV Adjustment (Sim 25-02) and Developer/Drum Counter Clear (Sim 24-05 & 24-07) are
executed automatically when the relevant consumable unit is replaced (Advanced SRU).
Replace Secondary Transfer Roller Unit (MX-C38U2).
Sim 22-01 Check TC2 Unit, TC2 RN Unit Range & TC2 DY Unit Day
Counters have been reset automatically (normally Sim 24-04)
Note: When MX-C31U2 (Primary Transfer Unit) is used, the
Secondary Transfer unit counters are reset automatically.
(or when the Black maintenance counter has reached the specified life).
Replace Black Drum Unit (MX-C38GRB)
Replace Black Developer Unit (MX-B42GV1).
Sim 22-13 Check K (Black) Developer Counter has been reset automatically.
Sim 22-13 Check K (Black) Drum Counter has been reset automatically.
Sim 24-04 Clear Maintenance [ALL] Counter.
Image Quality Adjustments:
Sim 44-02 Image Density & Registration Sensor Adjustment.
Sim 44-06 Process Control execution.
Sim 46-74 Automatic Colour Balance Adjustment (Copy & Printer).
Sim 46-02 Adjust Copy Exposure Density (B/W).
In addition to Black Maintenance Schedule, perform the following:-
Clean all optics, CCD, and white reference plate.
Check/Clean all Paper Path Sensors (including Duplex unit).
Check/Clean/Replace PF Rollers (check tray counter using Sim 22-09).
Sim 24-02 Clear Individual Tray Counter when P/F Rollers are replaced.
In addition to 60K Maintenance Schedule, perform the following:-
Replace Heat Roller Kit or Fuser Unit:-
Heat Roller Kit (MX-B42HK) or
Fuser Unit (MX-B42FU).
Sim 24-04 Clear Fuser Unit Counters (U & E )
Clear Fuser Day Counter (U)
Clear Fuser Unit External Day Counter (AIE)
Note: When MX-C32FU (Fuser Unit) is used, the Fuser
Counters are reset automatically.

Maintenance Schedule (Cont’d):-
Replace Primary (Image) Transfer Kit or Transfer Belt Unit:-
Primary Transfer Kit (MX-C31Y1) or
Primary Transfer Unit (MX-C31U1).
Sim 24-04 Clear TC1 Belt Counter
Clear TC1 Belt Range & Day Counters.
Clear PTC Counter
Note: When MX-B38U1 (Primary Transfer Unit) is used, the
Primary Transfer Belt counters are reset automatically.
Check/Clean/Replace PF Rollers (check tray counter using Sim 22-09):-
Paper Feed Roller Kit (MX-C31RT).
Manual Feed Roller Kit (MX-C31MR).
SPF Feed Roller Kit (MX-C31DF).

Sharp Advanced
Printer Language
Use SH1DN020 (PCL) or SH1HN020 (PS *1) Device Type
Sharp OSA
Network Scan Tool
Notes:
*1 MX-FXX3 is required.
*2 Supported on Windows OS only therefore, operation is not guaranteed.
*3 Supported using NetBIOS over TCP/IP & NTLM v1 only therefore, operation is not guaranteed.
*4 MX-AMX2 is required – Client is not supported on Windows Server OS.
*5 PCL5 is only supported on Windows XP/Vista (32Bit).
*V XPS Driver is only supported on Windows Vista (32/64bit) - MX-PUX1 & MX-ARSMX3 required.