MX-M260/M310
ENHANCED MONOCHROME WORKGROUP DOCUMENT SYSTEMS
In today’s fast-paced business environment, you need to operate at peak efficiency. And with
Sharp’s MX-M260 and MX-M310 Document Systems, you’ll be able to raise office productivity
to a whole new level. With enhanced versatility, the MX-M260/M310 Document Systems deliver
everything your business needs to get ahead offering 26/31-ppm copying and printing, convenient
networking, and integrated multifunction capabilities. These Document Systems are ideal for busy
departments and workgroups. Available features include a 100-sheet reversing document feeder,
auto duplexing, 1200 x 600 dpi (enhanced) laser output, and a large 8.1" (measured diagonally)
touch-screen LCD display that makes operation easy and intuitive. New micro-fine toner
technology offers sharp, high-quality images page after page. And best of all, the modular design
makes it easy to add functionality to adapt to your changing business needs. Optional multifunction capabilities include PCL®6 and Postscript®3™
compatible network printing, network scanning and Super G3 faxing. Embedded software delivers easy-to-use web-based management tools as
well as state-of-the-art security features that help your business protect intellectual property and meet regulatory compliance.
Sharp’s MX Monochrome Series workgroup Document Systems offer advanced
features to enhance productivity and improve workflow
I Large 8.1" (measured diagonally)
touch-screen LCD display for easy operation
I 100-sheet Reversing Single Pass Feeder
I Mixed size original detection
I ID Card Shot feature conveniently copies
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both sides of an ID card onto a single sheet
of paper
I Automatic trayless duplex copying
and printing
I Electronic sorting
I JBIG speed-enhanced PC printing system
I New micro-fine toner technology
I USB-2.0 Interface
I 1,100-sheet standard paper capacity
expandable to 2,100 sheets
I 100-sheet multi-sheet bypass tray
I Integrated Super G3 Fax Option
I Optional 500-sheet compact inner finisher
I IPv6 support and advanced network security
I Integrated network scanning option with
available Application Integration
I Optional Data Security Kit
I Additional features include Job Build, Stream
Feeding, Booklet Copy, Dual Page Copy,
Margin Shift, Multi-Shot Copy, 100 Department
Codes, Job Programs, Edge Erase, Image
Reversal, XY Zoom, Image Rotation
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Detects mixed letter/legal or lateral feed letter sized originals.
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Some features require optional equipment.
MX-M260/MX-M310 SPECIFI CAT IONS
MX-M260/M310 Document System Main Specifications
Type Digital Multifunction System
Standard Functions Copy, PC Print
Optional Functions Network Printing, Network Scanning, Super G3
Fax, Application Integration
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Copy System Dry electrostatic transfer system
Originals Sheets, bound documents
Original Size (Max) 11" x 17"
Copy Size Min. 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", Max. 11" x 17"
Copy Speed 26/31 copies per minute (8 1/2" x 11")
18/24 copies per minute (8 1/2" x 11"R)
16/20 copies per minute (8 1/2" x 14")
14/17 copies per minute (11" x 17")
Continuous Copy Maximum 999 copies
First Copy Out Time MX-M260: 4.8 seconds
MX-M310: 4.5 seconds
Warm Up Time MX-M260: 23 seconds
MX-M310: 25 seconds
Zoom Range 25% to 400% in 1% increments
(with RSPF 50%-200%)
Fixed Zoom Mode 25%, 50%, 64%, 77%, 100%, 121%, 129%,
200%, 400%
Exposure System Fixed optical source, slit exposure (stationary
platen) with automatic exposure
Original Feed Standard: 100-sheet reversing single pass
System document feeder (RSPF) with stream feeding mode,
mixed letter/legal size original detection, and mixed
(lateral feed) letter/ledger original size detection.
Paper Feed System Standard: (2) 500-sheet paper cassettes
Standard: (1) 100-sheet manual bypass tray
Optional: (1) 500-sheet paper feed unit or
(1) 1000-sheet paper feed unit (500 x 2)
Paper Type Paper Cassettes: 15-28 lb. standard or recycled
bond, or 21-28 lb. special paper.
Bypass (single-sheet feed tray): 14-34 lb.
standard or recycled bond paper, OHP, labels,
and thick paper up to 54 lb.
Bypass Tray (multi-sheet feed): Up to 100 sheets
14-21 lb. standard or recycled bond paper, up to
40 sheets for OHP film and labels, up to 30
sheets for 21-54 lb. thick paper, up to 5
sheets for envelopes (#10).
Memory (total) 32 MB total, up to 1,056 MB option
Copy Resolution Scan: 400 dpi; Copy output: 600 dpi
Halftone 256 gradations/2 levels
Copy Features Scan-Once Print-Many, electronic sorting,
Auto Paper Sensing (APS), Auto Magnification
Sensing (AMS), auto tray switching, manual zoom,
job build, split scan, booklet copy, multi-shot,
reverse image, cover page, department control,
job programs, auditor/coin vend ready, toner
save mode, and total counter
Department Control 100 profiles
Output Tray Main output tray 500 sheets (face down),
Capacity 100 sheets in optional Job Separator Tray, and
500 sheets in optional inner finisher (output tray
is user selectable)
Power Requirement AC 120 V, 60 HZ, 12 Amps
Power Maximum 1450 W, pre-heat 90 W,
Consumption sleep mode 1.2 W
Weight Approximately 114 pounds
Dimensions Approximately 24¾" (w) x 25" (d) x 31¼" (h)
JBIG Speed-Enhanced Printer Function (standard)
PDL Sharp SPLC host-based with JBIG compression
Resolution 600 dpi, 1200 x 600 dpi (enhanced)
Print Speed 15 pages per minute (single print mode),
26/31 pages per minute (ROPM mode)
Operating Systems Windows XP, Windows XP x64, Windows 2000,
Windows Vista™, and Windows Vista x64
Memory Shared
Features Two sided printing, N-up printing, paper source
selection, output tray selection, fit to page, image
adjustment, watermarks, smoothing, photo
enhancement, and ROPM
PC Interface USB 2.0 port
PCL®6 Network Print Controller (optional)
PDL PCL®6 (XL)/PCL5e compatible
Resolution 1200 x 600 dpi (enhanced), 600 dpi, 300 dpi
Print Speed 26/31 pages per minute
Operating Systems Windows XP, Windows XP x64, Windows 2000,
Windows Vista, and Windows Vista x64, Windows
®
2003/x64, Windows Server®2008/x64,
Server
Sun™ Solaris 2.3 to 2.5/2.6, HP-UX 9.x/10.x, AIX
4.xx, BSD Linux, Unix
®
, Novell®Netware
3.x/4.x/5.x/6.0, MAC OS, MAC OS®9.0-9.22,
OSX 10.2.8, 10.3.9,10.4.11, 10.5-10.5.6
Software Print driver, Printer Status Monitor, Printer
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Memory 64 MB standard, expandable to 320 MB
Administration Utility, PC fax driver
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Performance 300 MHz RISC Processor
Features Binding edge, N-up printing, different cover
page/last page, transparency inserts, carbon copy
print mode, continuous printing, overlay, fit to
page, watermarks, PIN printing, print hold, proof
print, print auditor, print smoothing, offset print,
font/form downloads, and direct print function
Hardware Interface RJ-45 Ethernet connection
Type 10/100 BaseT
Network Protocols TCP/IP for Windows, IPV4/IPV6, Apple
®
, and Unix environments, IPX/SPX
Macintosh
for Novell environments, and AppleTalk
Macintosh®environments
Printing Protocols PServer/RPrint for Netware environments,LPR,
IPP, PAP (Ethertalk
®
, Appletalk®), FTP, NetBeui,
Raw Port 9100, HTTP, HTTPS, POP3
Network Security IP/Mac Address Filtering, protocol enable/disable,
SSL Encryption, IPsec
Network Scanning Kit (optional)
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Type Flat bed monochrome scanning system
Original Feed Platen/document feeder, simplex/duplex
System with RSPF
Resolution 200 dpi, 300 dpi, 600 dpi
Image Format TIFF, PDF
Scan Destinations E-mail, Desktop, FTP, URL
Destination Profiles Up to 200
Software Sharpdesk
®
Document Management Software
(10-user license included)
Super G3 Fax Kit (optional)
Transmission Mode Super G3, G3
Modem Speed 33.6 KBPS
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Compression JBIG, MMR, MR, MH
Scanning Method Sheet fed simplex or duplex or book
Max. Transmit 400 dpi (ultra-fine)
Resolution
Transmission Approximately 2 seconds with JBIG
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Speed
Auto Dialing 500 auto dial/group dial destinations
Methods
Group Dialing Up to 200 destinations
Broadcasting Up to 200 destinations
Programs 8 profiles
Department Control 100 profiles
Memory 2 MB standard/10 MB max. (8 MB option)
Halftone 256 levels
Timer Functions Up to 50 jobs
Features F-Code transmission/reception, confidential
communication, quick on-line transmission,
anti-junk fax reception, out of paper
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memory reception, and PC faxing
Optional Equipment
MX-DE10 500-sheet x 1 drawer paper feed unit
MX-DE11 500-sheet x 2 drawers paper feed unit
MX-FN13 Inner Finisher
MX-TR11 Job Separator Tray
MX-TE10 Exit Tray Unit
MX-PB12 PCL6 Compatible Network Print Controller
MX-NSX1 Network Scanning Kit
with network interface
MX-PK10 Postscript®3™ Compatible Expansion Kit
AR-FX7 Super G3 Fax Kit
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AR-MM9 8 MB fax upgrade memory
MX-AMX1 Application Integration Module
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/
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for
MX-FR17U Commercial Data Security Kit (MX-M260)
MX-FR18U Commercial Data Security Kit (MX-M310)
AR-PF1 Bar Code Font Kit
AR-D5133NT Digital Power Filter
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MX-DS11 High Stand (use with 2-tray configuration)
MX-DS12 Low Stand (use with 3 or 4-tray configuration)
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Supplies
MX-312NT Toner Cartridge
MX-312NV Developer
MX-312NR Drum Cartridge
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Some features require optional equipment.
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Capacity is based on letter size paper.
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Actual transmission speed and 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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