Sharp Mx 2300n Service Manual

							MX-2300/2700 N/G  SPECIFICATIONS  2 – 14 e. Font
f. Other functions
(10) Macintosh driver functions
a. Frequently used functions
b. Paper feed method
c. Paper exit method
Function PCL5-c/6 PS SPLC-c PPD
Font Source Resident Font 
Download FontN/A
Font Substitution N/A
Download Font Type TrueType (Type 42) N/A Yes
Bitmap (Type 3) N/A
N/A Adobe 
(Type1)N/A
As Graphics N/A
Function PCL5-c/6 PS SPLC-c PPD
Watermark Transparent Text
Overwrite Text
Outline Text
Ye s
(PCL6 
only)Image Stamp N/A
Overlay Create Overlay 
Load Overlay
Delete 
Query Page OverlayN/A
Rotate 180 
degreesYes/No Yes/No
Collate Yes/No
Carbon Copy Top Copy
Carbon CopyN/A
Fit To Page A3, A4, A5, B4, B5, 11 x 17, 8.5 x 11, 
8.5 x 14, 7.25 x 10.5/8.5 x 13/5.5 x 8.5, 
8K, 16K, DL, C5, COM10, MonarchN/A
Poster 2 x 2/3 x 3/
4 x 4
(PCL6 
only)2 x 2/3 x 3/4 x 4 N/A
Poster Dash 
BorderYe s / N o
(PCL6 
only)Yes/No N/A
Poster Overlap Yes/No
(PCL6 
only)Yes/No N/A
Margin Shift 
(Margin Shift 
processing by 
MFP/Printer 
firmwareNone/10mm (0.4 inch)/20mm (0.8 inch)/30mm (1.2 
inch)
Zoom 25% – 400%
N/A X-Y Zoom N/A
Mirror Image N/A No Mirror 
Image
Ver tical
HorizontalN/A None
Ver tical
Horizontal
Graphics Mode Vector /
RasterN/A
PS Pass 
ThroughN/A Yes/No N/A
PS Error 
PrintingN/A Yes/No N/A Yes/No
Job 
CompressionN/A None/
Fastest/Fast/
Medium/Best 
CompressionN/A
Retention Hold Only
Hold After Printd
Sample Print
PasswordN/A
Document 
FilingQuick File 
Main Folder
Custom FolderN/A
User 
AuthenticationLogin Name
PasswordN/A
Job ID User Name
Job NameN/A
Notify Job End Yes/No N/AAuto Job 
Control ReviewYes/No N/A
Tandem Print Yes/No N/A
Set Tandem 
Print IP Address (Slave Machine)  N/A
Auto 
ConfigurationYe s N / A
Function OS9 PPD OSX 10.1 OSX 10.2/3/4
Copies 1-999
Orientation Portrait/Landscape
Duplex 2-Sided (Long)
2-Sided (Short)
Pamphlet (Pamphlet 
processing by MFP/
Printer firmware)Tiled Pamphlet 
Multiple Tiled Pamphlet
(Only more than 10.2)
Binding Edge Top/Left/Right N/A Top/Left/Right
N-Up Printing 1-Up/2-Up/4-Up/6-Up/9-Up/16-Up
N-Up Border Yes/No
N-Up Order [2-Up]
Left to Right
Right to Left
[4, 6, 8, 9, 16-Up] 
Right, and Down
Down, and Right
Left, and Down
Down, and Left
Function OS9 PPD OSX 10.1 OSX 10.2/3/4
Paper Size Setting 12 x 18, A3, A4, A5, B4, B5, 11 x 17, 8.5 x 11, 
8.5 x 14, 7.25 x 10.5, 8.5 x 13, 5.5 x 8.5, 8K, 
16K, DL, C5, COM10, Monarch, Custom Paper
Paper Selection Auto Select
Paper Source
Paper Type
Different Paper Cover Page
Transparency Inserts Blank/Printed
Tab Printing N/A
Set Tray Status N/A
Paper Type Name 
(USER TYPE 1-7)Ye s
Input Tray Options Two Trays/
Three Trays/
Four TraysN/A Two Trays/
Three Trays/
Four Trays
Function OS9 PPD OSX 10.1 OSX 10.2/3/4
Output Tray Center Tray/Right Tray/Offset Tray/Saddle 
Stitch Tray 
Staple None/1-Staple/2-Staples
Punch Yes/No
No Offset Yes/No
Large Capacity Tray None/MX-
LCX1N/A None/MX-
LCX1
Output Tray Options None/
Finisher/
Saddle Stitch 
FinisherN/A None /
Finisher/
Saddle Stitch 
Finisher
Punch Module None /
2 Holes /
3 Holes /
4 Holes /
4 Holes 
(Wide)N/A None /
2 Holes /
3 Holes /
4 Holes /
4 Holes 
(Wide)
Right Tray Yes/No N/A Yes/NoFunction PCL5-c/6 PS SPLC-c PPD 
						

							MX-2300/2700 N/G  SPECIFICATIONS  2 – 15 d. Exposure e. Font
f. Other functions
F. Document filing function
(1) Basic function
Function OS9 PPD OSX 10.1 OSX 10.2/3/4
Resolution 600 x 600dpi
Color Mode Auto/Color (CMYK) /Monochrome (K only) 
ICM Method ColorSync 
(Cannot be specified 
with the monochrome 
mode)
* Specification 
depending on OSOFF N/A OFF
System N/A System
(10.3 only)
Printer
Rendering Intent
* Specification 
depending on OSPerceptual matching
Relative colorimetric
Saturation matching
Absolute colorimetric
ICC Profile Selection 
(Cannot be specified 
with the monochrome 
mode)
* Specification 
depending on OSSource 
Profile 
(Monitor 
Profile)
sRGB
Apple RGB
CustomN/A Source 
Profile 
(Monitor 
Profile)
sRGB
Apple RGB
Custom
(10.3 only)
Print Priority 
(Cannot be specified 
with the monochrome 
mode)1 bit or 2 bit
2 bit or 4 bit
Contrast
* Some OS may not 
allow one-number-to-
next specification for 
setup valuesN/A
Brightnesst
* Some OS may not 
allow one-number-to-
next specification for 
setup valuesN/A 0-100
Saturationt 
(Cannot be specified 
with the monochrome 
mode)
* Some OS may not 
allow one-number-to-
next specification for 
setup valuesN/A 0-100
Color Balance (RGB) 
(Cannot be specified 
with the monochrome 
mode)
* Some OS may not 
allow one-number-to-
next specification for 
setup valuesN/A
Te x t  To  B l a c k N / A
Vector To Black N/A
Toner Save (1bit only) Yes/No
Screen Setting 
(Cannot be specified 
with the monochrome 
mode)Default
Photo
Test & Graphic
Pure Black Print 
(Cannot be specified 
with the monochrome 
mode)Ye s / N o
Black Overprint 
(Cannot be specified 
with the monochrome 
mode)Ye s / N o
CMYK Simulation 
(Cannot be specified 
with the monochrome 
mode)Off
Default
Custom
Bitmap Compression N/A
Image Type Standard/Graphic/Photo/CAD/Custom
Neutral Grays 
(Cannot be specified 
with the monochrome 
mode)Black Only
4-ColorFunction OS9 PPD OSX 10.1 OSX 10.2/3/4
Font Source (Resident 
Font/Download Font)N/A
Font Substitution N/A
Download Font Type Yes N/A
Function OS9 PPD OSX 10.1 OSX 10.2/3/4
Watermark Transparent Text/Overwrite Text/Outline Text
Overlay N/A
Rotate 180 degrees Yes/No N/A Yes/No
Collate Yes/No
Carbon Copy N/A
Fit To Page N/A
Poster N/A
Black Poster Border N/A
Poster Overlap N/A
Margin Shift 
(Margin Shift 
processing by MFP/
Printer firmwareNone/10mm/20mm/30mm (1.2inch)
Zoom 25% – 400%
Mirror None
Vertic al
HorizontalN/A
Graphics Mode N/A
PS Pass through N/A
PS Error Printing Yes/No
Job Compression N/A
Retention Hold Only, 
Hold After 
Print, Sample 
Print, Pass 
CodeN/A Hold Only, 
Hold After 
Print, Sample 
Print, Pass 
Code
Document Filing N/A Quick File
Main Folder
Custom 
Folder 
User Authentication Login Name
PasswordN/A Login Name
Password
Job ID N/A User Name
Job Name
Notify Job End N/A
Auto Job Control 
ReviewN/A
Tandem Print N/A Yes/No
Set Tandem Print  N/A IP Address 
(Slave 
Machine)
Auto Configuration Yes N/A Yes
(10.3 only)
Capacity for document 
filingMain folder 
Custom folder 10GB
Quick file folder 10GB
Pages or files for 
allowed for filingMain folder
Custom folder1,400 pages or 1,000 
files (SHARP standard 
document)
Quick file folder 1,400 pages or 1,000 
files (SHARP standard 
document)
Maximum number of 
user folder Maximum of 500 folders 
Number of users 
allowed for registration Depends on the number of user registrations. 
(Maximum of 200 users) 
						

							MX-2300/2700 N/G  SPECIFICATIONS  2 – 16
(2) Data saving for each function 
G. Safety and environmental protection 
standards
(1) Safety standards
(2) Environmental Readiness
• International Energy Star Program MFP (EPA)
• The Eco Mark Program 
• Environmental Choice Program (ECP)
• New Blue Angel 
• Nordic Swan
• European ROHS regulations
• Chinese ROHS
• WEEE (Following to SHARP super green product declaration.)
3. Ambient conditions
A. Operating environmental conditions (Main 
unit)
Temperature: 10°C – 35°C, Humidity: 20 – 85%RH
Air pressure: 590 – 1013hPa (height: 0 – 2000m)
B. Ambient conditions for transporting (Main 
unit)
–20°C to 45°C (No condensation)
C. Standard environmental conditions (Supply)
• An available life time under an environmental condition.
1) Photoconductor drum
36 months from the production month
2) Photoconductor drum unit
24 months from the production month
3) Toner (K)/Color toner (C/M/Y)
24 months from the production month
D. Operating environmental conditions (Supply)
E. Ambient conditions for transporting
–20°C to 45°C (No condensation)
F. Ambient storage conditions (Supply) (packed 
conditions)
–10°C to 40°C (No condensation)
JobQuick File Folder Main/Custom Folder
Shared 
storageConfidential 
storageShared 
storageConfidential 
storage
Copy Yes No Yes Yes
Printer Yes Yes Yes
Direct print (FTP) Yes No No
Direct print (e-mail) Yes Yes No
Direct print (Web) Yes No No
Scan to e-mail/FTP Yes Yes No
Scan to SMB --- --- ---
Scan to USB
memory--- --- ---
Fax reception No No No
Fax transmission Yes Yes No
Internet Fax
receptionNo No No
Internet Fax
transmissionYe s Ye s N o
PC-Fax/PC-Internet
Fax transmissonYe s Ye s Ye s
Remote PC Scan --- --- ---
Scan to HDD No Yes Yes
100V type 200V type
Safety standard Electrical safety law: 
J60950(compliant)
UL60950, 21CFR 
(Laser)
CSA C22.2 No.60950
CNS14336 (Taiwan)EN60950
IEC60825 (Laser) 
GB4943 (China)
EMC VCCI Class A
FCC Class B
High harmonic guideline 
ICES Class B (Canada) 
CNS 13438 (Taiwan)EN55022 Class A
CISPR22 Class A
EN61000-3-2
EN61000-3-3
GB9254, GB17625.1, 
GB/T17618 (China)
Line standard (for 
Fax expansion)Validation of Technology 
Standard Conformance 
(Electrical 
Communications Project 
Law)
FCC part 68 
ICCS-03 
PSTN01 (Taiwan) TS 103 021, EG 201 
120, EG 201 121 
(Europe)
AS/ACIF S0002 
(Australia) 
GB/T 3382.1-2003, GB/T 
3382.2-2003, YD/T 514-
1998, YD/T 589-1996, 
YD/T 703-1993, YD/T 
965-1998, YD/T 993-
1998 (China)
Humidity (RH)
85%
60%
20%
Humidity (RH)
90%
60%
20%
Humidity (RH)
85%
60%
20% 
						

							MX-2300/2700 N/G  CONSUMABLE PARTS  3 – 1 MX2700N
Service Manual [3]CONSUMABLE PARTS
1. Supply system table
A. USA/Canada/South and Central America
*1: The toner life may vary depending on the document density and temperature and humidity.
B. European Subsidiary/Australia/New Zealand
*1: The toner life may vary depending on the document density and temperature and humidity.
C. Asia-Subsidiary/Hong Kong
*1: The toner life may vary depending on the document density and temperature and humidity.
No. Item Content Life Model Name Remarks
1 Toner Cartridge (Black) Toner Cartridge (Black) with IC Chip
(Black toner : Net 440g)x 1 18K *1 MX-27NTBA * Life: A4/Letter size
at Area Coverage 5%
(Reference: 15K for A4/Letter 6%)
2 Toner Cartridge (Cyan) Toner Cartridge (Cyan) with IC Chip
(Cyan toner : Net 352g)x 1 15K *1 MX-27NTCA * Life: A4/Letter size
at Area Coverage 5%
3 Toner Cartridge (Magenta) Toner Cartridge (Magenta) with IC Chip
(Magenta toner : Net 352g)x 1 15K *1 MX-27NTMA * Life: A4/Letter size
at Area Coverage 5%
4 Toner Cartridge (Yellow) Toner Cartridge (Yellow) with IC Chip
(Yellow toner : Net 352g)x 1 15K *1 MX-27NTYA * Life: A4/Letter size
at Area Coverage 5%
5
Developer (Black)Developer (Black)
(Black developer : Net 265g)x 1 100K MX-27NVBA
6
Developer 
(Cyan/Magenta/Yellow)Developer (Cyan/Magenta/Yellow)
(Cyan/Magenta/Yellow developer : Net 265g)x 1 60K MX-27NVSA
7 Drum OPC Drum x 1 100K (Black)
60K (Color)MX-27NRSA
8 Drum Unit Drum Unit (OPC Drum/Unit Parts included)
Color identification seal (Bk/C/M/Y) x 1 eachx 1
x 1100K (Black)
60K (Color)MX-27NUSA
No. Item Content Life Model Name Remarks
1 Toner Cartridge (Black) Toner Cartridge (Black) with IC Chip
(Black toner : Net 440g)x 1 18K *1 MX-27GTBA * Life: A4/Letter size
at Area Coverage 5%
(Reference: 15K for A4/Letter 6%)
2 Toner Cartridge (Cyan) Toner Cartridge (Cyan) with IC Chip
(Cyan toner : Net 352g)x 1 15K *1 MX-27GTCA * Life: A4/Letter size
at Area Coverage 5%
3 Toner Cartridge (Magenta) Toner Cartridge (Magenta) with IC Chip
(Magenta toner : Net 352g)x 1 15K *1 MX-27GTMA * Life: A4/Letter size
at Area Coverage 5%
4 Toner Cartridge (Yellow) Toner Cartridge (Yellow) with IC Chip
(Yellow toner : Net 352g)x 1 15K *1 MX-27GTYA * Life: A4/Letter size
at Area Coverage 5%
5
Developer (Black)Developer (Black)
(Black developer : Net 265g)x 1 100K MX-27GVBA
6
Developer 
(Cyan/Magenta/Yellow)Developer (Cyan/Magenta/Yellow)
(Cyan/Magenta/Yellow developer : Net 265g)x 1 60K MX-27GVSA
7 Drum OPC Drum x 1 100K (Black)
60K (Color)MX-27GRSA
8 Drum Unit Drum Unit (OPC Drum/Unit Parts included)
Color identification seal (Bk/C/M/Y) x 1 eachx 1
x 1100K (Black)
60K (Color)MX-27GUSA
No. Item Content Life Model Name Remarks
1 Toner Cartridge (Black) Toner Cartridge (Black) with IC Chip
(Black toner : Net 440g)x 1 18K *1 MX-27ATBA * Life: A4/Letter size
at Area Coverage 5%
(Reference: 15K for A4/Letter 6%)
2 Toner Cartridge (Cyan) Toner Cartridge (Cyan) with IC Chip
(Cyan toner : Net 352g)x 1 15K *1 MX-27ATCA * Life: A4/Letter size
at Area Coverage 5%
3 Toner Cartridge (Magenta) Toner Cartridge (Magenta) with IC Chip
(Magenta toner : Net 352g)x 1 15K *1 MX-27ATMA * Life: A4/Letter size
at Area Coverage 5%
4 Toner Cartridge (Yellow) Toner Cartridge (Yellow) with IC Chip
(Yellow toner : Net 352g)x 1 15K *1 MX-27ATYA * Life: A4/Letter size
at Area Coverage 5%
5
Developer (Black)Developer (Black)
(Black developer : Net 265g)x 1 100K MX-27AVBA
6
Developer 
(Cyan/Magenta/Yellow)Developer (Cyan/Magenta/Yellow)
(Cyan/Magenta/Yellow developer : Net 265g)x 1 60K MX-27AVSA
7 Drum OPC Drum x 1 100K (Black)
60K (Color)MX-27ARSA
8 Drum Unit Drum Unit (OPC Drum/Unit Parts included)
Color identification seal (Bk/C/M/Y) x 1 eachx 1
x 1100K (Black)
60K (Color)MX-27AUSA
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							MX-2300/2700 N/G  CONSUMABLE PARTS  3 – 2
D. Middle East/Africa/Israel/Philippines/Taiwan
*1: The toner life may vary depending on the document density and temperature and humidity.
E. China
*1: The toner life may vary depending on the document density and temperature and humidity.
No. Item Content Life Model Name Remarks
1 Toner Cartridge (Black) Toner Cartridge (Black) with IC Chip
(Black toner : Net 440g)x 1 18K *1 MX-27FTBA * Life: A4/Letter size
at Area Coverage 5%
(Reference: 15K for A4/Letter 6%)
2 Toner Cartridge (Cyan) Toner Cartridge (Cyan) with IC Chip
(Cyan toner : Net 352g)x 1 15K *1 MX-27FTCA * Life: A4/Letter size
at Area Coverage 5%
3 Toner Cartridge (Magenta) Toner Cartridge (Magenta) with IC Chip
(Magenta toner : Net 352g)x 1 15K *1 MX-27FTMA * Life: A4/Letter size
at Area Coverage 5%
4 Toner Cartridge (Yellow) Toner Cartridge (Yellow) with IC Chip
(Yellow toner : Net 352g)x 1 15K *1 MX-27FTYA * Life: A4/Letter size
at Area Coverage 5%
5
Developer (Black)Developer (Black)
(Black developer : Net 265g)x 1 100K MX-27FVBA
6
Developer 
(Cyan/Magenta/Yellow)Developer (Cyan/Magenta/Yellow)
(Cyan/Magenta/Yellow developer : Net 265g)x 1 60K MX-27FVSA
7 Drum OPC Drum x 1 100K (Black)
60K (Color)MX-27FRSA
8 Drum Unit Drum Unit (OPC Drum/Unit Parts included)
Color identification seal (Bk/C/M/Y) x 1 eachx 1
x 1100K (Black)
60K (Color)MX-27FUSA
No. Item Content Life Model Name Remarks
1 Toner Cartridge (Black) Toner Cartridge (Black) with IC Chip
(Black toner : Net 440g)x 1 18K *1 MX-27CTBA * Life: A4/Letter size
at Area Coverage 5%
(Reference: 15K for A4/Letter 6%)
2 Toner Cartridge (Cyan) Toner Cartridge (Cyan) with IC Chip
(Cyan toner : Net 352g)x 1 15K *1 MX-27CTCA * Life: A4/Letter size
at Area Coverage 5%
3 Toner Cartridge (Magenta) Toner Cartridge (Magenta) with IC Chip
(Magenta toner : Net 352g)x 1 15K *1 MX-27CTMA * Life: A4/Letter size
at Area Coverage 5%
4 Toner Cartridge (Yellow) Toner Cartridge (Yellow) with IC Chip
(Yellow toner : Net 352g)x 1 15K *1 MX-27CTYA * Life: A4/Letter size
at Area Coverage 5%
5
Developer (Black)Developer (Black)
(Black developer : Net 265g)x 1 100K MX-27CVBA
6
Developer 
(Cyan/Magenta/Yellow)Developer (Cyan/Magenta/Yellow)
(Cyan/Magenta/Yellow developer : Net 265g)x 1 60K MX-27CVSA
7 Drum OPC Drum x 1 100K (Black)
60K (Color)MX-27CRSA
8 Drum Unit Drum Unit (OPC Drum/Unit Parts included)
Color identification seal (Bk/C/M/Y) x 1 eachx 1
x 1100K (Black)
60K (Color)MX-27CUSA
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							MX-2300/2700 N/G  CONSUMABLE PARTS  3 – 3
2. Maintenance parts list
A. U.S.A/Canada/South and Central America/Asia/Middle East/Agencies
B. Europe/UK/Australia/New Zealand/Taiwan
No. Item Content Life Model name Remarks
1 Heat roller kit Upper heat roller x 1 200K MX-270HK
Fuser gear x 1
Upper separation pawl x 4
Upper thermistor sub x 1
Upper heat roller bearing x 2
Lower heat roller x 1
Lower thermistor x 1
Lower heat roller bearing x 2
2 Primary transfer kit Intermediate transfer belt x 1 100K MX-270Y1
Primary transfer blade x 1
Primary transfer conductive collar x 4
Transfer cleaning roller x 1
PS paper dust removal cleaner x 1
3 Secondary transfer kit Secondary transfer belt x 1 300K MX-270Y2
Secondary transfer roller x 1
Secondary drive idle gear x 1
Upper thermistor x 1
Primary transfer roller x 4
Belt drive gear x 1
4 Filter kit Ozone filter PA x 1 100K MX-270FL
5 Waste toner box kit Waste toner box unit (with LSU cleaner x 3) x 1 50K MX-270HB Each color 5% coverage, color 
ratios 25% 
6 DV seal kit DV seal x 3 Black: 100K,
Color: 60KMX-270DS
DV side seal F/R x 3
Toner filter x 3
7 Staple cartridge Staple cartridge x 3 5000 times AR-SC2 For saddle finisher
8 Staple cartridge Staple cartridge x 3 5000 times MX-SCX1 For inner finisher
9 Primary transfer belt unit For service rotation x 1 MX-270U1
10 Secondary transfer belt unit For service rotation x 1 MX-270U2
11 Fusing unit For service rotation (Heater lamp 120V) x 1 MX-270FU1
For service rotation (Heater lamp 230V) x 1 MX-270FU
No. Item Content Life Model name Remarks
1 Upper heat roller kit Upper heat roller x 1 200K MX-270UH
Fuser gear x 1
Upper separation pawl x 4
Upper thermistor sub x 1
Upper heat roller bearing x 2
2 Lower heat roller kit  Lower heat roller x 1 200K MX-270LH
Lower thermistor x 1
Lower heat roller bearing x 2
3 Primary transfer kit Intermediate transfer belt x 1 100K MX-270B1
Primary transfer blade x 1
Primary transfer conductive collar x 4
Transfer cleaning roller x 1
PS paper dust removal cleaner x 1
4 Primary transfer roller kit Primary transfer roller x 4 300K MX-270X1
Belt drive gear x 1
5 Secondary transfer belt kit Secondary transfer belt x 1 300K MX-270B2
6 Secondary transfer roller kit Secondary transfer roller x 1 300K MX-270X2
Secondary drive idle gear x 1
Upper thermistor x 1
7 Filter kit Ozone filter PA x 1 100K MX-270FL
8 Waste toner box kit Waste toner box unit (with LSU cleaner x3)  x 1 50K MX-270HB Each color 5% coverage, color 
ratios 25% 
9 DV seal kit DV seal x 3 Black: 100K,
Color: 60KMX-270DS
DV side seal F/R x 3
Toner filter x 3
10 Staple cartridge Staple cartridge x 3 5000 times AR-SC2 For saddle finisher
11 Staple cartridge Staple cartridge x 3 5000 times MX-SCX1 For inner finisher
12 Primary transfer belt unit For service rotation x 1 MX-270U1
13 Secondary transfer belt unit For service rotation x 1 MX-270U2
14 Fusing unit For service rotation (Heater lamp 230V) x 1 MX-270FU
For service rotation (Heater lamp 100V) x 1 MX-270FU2 
						

							MX-2300/2700 N/G  CONSUMABLE PARTS  3 – 4
3. Production number identification
A. Drum cartridge
The lot number is of 10 digits. Each digit indicates the content as
follows.
The number is printed on the flange on the front side. The laser
print shows the production year and month.
B. Developer
The lot number is of 8 digits. Each digit indicates the content as fol-
lows.
The number is printed on the right under side of the back surface of
the developer bag.
C.  Toner cartridge
The label indicating the management number is attached to the
side of the toner cartridge.
1: Number
For this model, this digit is 2.
2: Alphabet
Indicates the model conformity code. H for this model.
3: Number
Indicates the end digit of the production year. 
4: Number or X, Y, Z
Indicates the production month.
X stands for October, Y November, and Z December.
5/6: Number or X, Y, Z
Indicates the production month.
X stands for October, Y November, and Z December.
7: Number
Indicates the production month.
Indicates the day of the month of packing.
X stands for October, Y November, and Z December.
8/9: Number
Indicates the day of the day of packing.
10: Alphabet
Indicates the production factory. C for China.
1: Alphabet
Indicates the production factory.
2: Number
Indicates the production year.
3/4: Number
Indicates the production month.
5/6: Number
Indicates the production day.
7: Hyphen
8: Number
Indicates the production lot.
12 34 56 7 8 910
12 34 56 7 8
BK
C. M .Y
Part name
Toner color
Production
place
Serial No. in production dayProduction
year/month/day
Version Destination
Incompatibility
Example: 134th of production on August 24, 2005 
						

							MX-2300/2700 N/G  EXTERNAL VIEW AND INTERNAL STRUCTURE  5 – 1 MX2700N
Service Manual [5] EXTERNAL VIEW AND INTERNAL STRUCTURE
1. Identification of each section and functions
A. External view
*1: Peripheral unit (option): The peripheral units are options. Some model is provided with this unit as a standard unit.
*2: The MX-2300N/2700N are equipped standard with peripheral unit.
No. Name Function/ Operation Note
1 Document cover Holds a document. 
2 Auto  document  feeder  *1,  *2 This automatically feeds and scans multiple originals. Both sides of two-sided 
originals can be automatically scanned.
3 Front cover Open this cover when turning ON/OFF the main power switch or replacing 
the toner cartridge. 
4 Interface unit *1 Feeds the output paper to the saddle finisher. 
5 Operation panel Used to set the functions and enter the copy quantity. 
6 Paper exit tray unit (Right tray) *1 Receives discharged paper if installed and set. 
7 Paper exit tray (Center tray) Copied or printed paper is discharged to this tray. 
8 Finisher *1 Staples paper, and makes punch holes if the punch unit is installed.
9 Saddle stitch finisher *1 Staples and outputs paper. It is also provided with the center-stapling 
function. Makes punch holes if the punch unit is installed.
10 Tray 1 Stores paper. Max. 500 sheets (80g/m
2, 21lbs)
11 Tray 2 Stores paper. Max. 500 sheets (80g/m2, 21lbs)
12 Tray 3 (When the stand/1 x 500 sheet 
paper drawer or the stand/2 x 500 sheet 
paper drawer is installed) *1Stores paper. Max. 500 sheets (80g/m2, 21lbs)
13 Tray 4 (When the stand/2 x 500 sheet 
paper drawer is installed) *1Stores paper. Max. 500 sheets (80g/m
2, 21lbs)
14 Tray 5 (When the large capacity paper 
feed tray is installed) *1Stores paper. Max. 3500 sheets (80g/m
2, 21lbs)
2
1
34765
8
When the options (the finisher, the
paper pass unit, and the saddle stitch
finisher) are not installed.
When the option (the finisher) is
installed (When the option (the
saddle stitch finisher) is not installed.). When the auto document
feeder is not installed:
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B. Internal structure
No. Name Function/ Operation Note
1 Toner cartridge Contains toner. If toner is exhausted, remove the cartridge of 
exhausted color and replace it with a new one. 
2 Fusing section Fuses images transferred on paper by heat.  Note: The fusing section is heated to a 
high temperature. Be careful not to burn 
when paper jam. 
3 Transfer belt In full color copy, the transfer belt overlaps 4-color toner images on the 
transfer belt. In black copy, black toner images are shifted to the 
transfer belt. Do not touch or scratch. It may cause 
degraded images. 
4 Right side cover This cover is opened to operate the fusing section pressure 
adjustment lever or to remove a paper jam. 
5 Paper reverse section cover Used to reverse paper in duplex print or to remove a paper jam. 
6 Manual feed tray In manual paper feed, paper is inserted from this tray. When paper 
greater than A4R or 8-1/2” x 11” R, be sure to pull out the auxiliary tray.
7 Main power switch Turns on the power of the machine. When FAX or internet is used, 
keep it ON. The main power lamp may remain ON 
for about 1 minute after turning OFF the 
main power switch. (When the main 
power is turned OFF in the nighttime 
FAX mode and OFF mode or when the 
power outlet is disconnected. (This is 
because the amount of electric charges 
is great when only the resident power is 
supplied.))
8 Waste toner box Receives waste toner when copying or printing.  The waste toner box is collected by the 
servicemen. 
9 Waste toner box release button Press this button to release lock of the waste toner box when replacing 
the waste toner box or cleaning the wiring unit. 
10 Handle Used to lift the machine for transit. 
11 2-stage paper feed desk right side 
cover (When the 2-stage paper feed 
desk is installed)Open this cover to remove a paper jam in the tray 3 or 4. 
12 Paper feed tray right side cover Open this cover to remove a paper jam in the tray 1 or 2.
13 Right side cover open lever Lift this lever and open the right side cover to remove a paper jam. 
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C. Auto document feeder and document cover
•Auto document feeder
•Document cover
No. Name Function/ Operation Note
1 Document feed roller Transports a document automatically. 
2 Document feed section cover This cover is opened when removing a paper jam or cleaning the 
document feed roller.  
3 Document guide Guides to scan a document properly. Set to the set document size. 
4 Document set table A document is set on this table. In the case of a single-surface 
document, set it face up. 
5 Document exit section The scanned document is discharged to this section. 
6 Document scan section The document set on the document set table is scanned in this 
section. 
7 Document size detection plate Detects the size of a document set on the document table (glass 
surface). 
8 Document reverse tray When scanning a document, it is temporarily discharged to this 
section to be reversed for scanning the back surface. 
9 Document stocker Stores documents. 
10 Document table (Glass surface) Used for thick documents or book documents which cannot be 
entered to the auto document feeder. 
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