Sharp Mx 2310u Owners Manual

							MX-3610N  CONSUMABLE PARTS  2 – 19
When shipping, the parts are packed in the unit of 10 sets. In
 the market, however, they are treated in the unit of 1 set.
Model name: Composed of the parts of 1 set
The numbers in the column of Quantity in collective package  in the above list indicate the quantities for one package shipped  from the factory.
Since, however, the products are treated as  one piece or one set, their model names and necessary quantities must be specified  when order-
ing. Pay attention to that.
3. Definition of developer/drum life end
When the developer/drum counter reaches the specified count.
When the developer/drum rpm reaches the specified count.
When either of the above reach t he specified count, it is judged as
life end.
In an actual case, the ratio of monochrome output and color output
may differ greatly.
When data of mixed documents (monochrome and color) are out-
put, monochrome document data may be output in the color mode
in order to prevent against fall in  the job efficiency. (ACS auto color
selection).
In addition, when correction or warm-up operation is performed as
well as output operation, the developer and the drum rotates.
Therefore, the developer/drum consuming level cannot be deter-
mined only by the copy/print quantity. When, therefore, the rpm
reaches the specified amount, it is judged as life end.
To check the developer/drum life, use SIM22-13.
A. 18cpm machine B. 20cpm machine
Primary transfer belt unit MX-230U1 Primary transfer belt unit (For servicing rotation) x 1 —
1
Secondary transfer belt unit MX-230U2 Secondary transfer belt unit (For servicing rotation) x 1 — 1
Fusing unit MX-360FU Fusing unit (For servicing rotation: Heater lamp 230V) x 1 — 1
Item
Model 
name Content
LifeQuantity in 
collective package Remarks
Developer/drum counter Developer/drum rpm
B/W Full color B/W Full color
Developer/
drum 80K 50K 840K 
rotations840K 
rotations
Kind of multi Black drumColor drum
Single multi 5800038000
2 sheets multi 8000050000
0
20000 40000 60000 80000
100000 120000
Single multi
2 sheets multi
Black drumColor drum
Developer/drum counter Developer/drum rpm
B/W Full color B/W Full color
Developer/
drum 100K 60K 840K 
rotations840K 
rotations
Kind of multi Black drumColor drum
Single multi 6400040000
2 sheets multi 10000060000
0
20000 40000 60000 80000
100000 120000
Single multi
2 sheets multi
Black drumColor drum 
						

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C. 23cpm machine
D. 26cpm machineE. 31cpm machine
F. 36cpm machine
Developer/drum counter Developer/drum rpm
B/W Full color B/W Full color
Developer/
drum 100K 60K 840K 
rotations840K 
rotations
Kind of multi Black drum Color drum
Single multi 64000 40000
2 sheets multi 84000 52000
3 sheets multi 100000 60000
Developer/drum counter Developer/drum rpmB/W Full color B/W Full color
Developer/
drum 100K 60K 840K 
rotations840K 
rotations
Kind of multi Black drum Color drum
Single multi 64000 40000
2 sheets multi 84000 52000
3 sheets multi 100000 60000
0
20000 40000 60000
80000
100000 120000
Single multi 2 sheets multi 3 sheets multi
Black drum
Color drum
0
20000 40000 60000 80000
100000
120000
Single multi 2 sheets multi 3 sheets multi
Black drum
Color drum
Developer/drum count er Developer/drum rpm
B/W Full color B/W Full color
Developer/
drum 100K 60K 840K 
rotations840K 
rotations
Kind of multi Black drum Color drum
Single multi 64000 40000
2 sheets multi 85000 53000
3 sheets multi 95000 58000
4 sheets multi 10000060000
Developer/drum count er Developer/drum rpm
B/W Full color B/W Full color
Developer/
drum 120K 70K 840K 
rotations840K 
rotations
Kind of multi Black drumColor drum
Single multi 8000050000
2 sheets multi 10000060000
3 sheets multi 11200066000
4 sheets multi 12000070000
0
20000 40000 60000 80000
100000 120000Single multi 2 sheets multi 3 sheets multi 4 sheets multi
Black drum
Color drum
0
20000 40000 60000 80000
100000 120000
140000Single multi 2 sheets multi 3 sheets multi 4 sheets multi
Black drum
Color drum 
						

							MX-3610N  CONSUMABLE PARTS  2 – 21
4. Production number identification
A. OPC drum
The lot number is comprised of 10 digits. Each digit indicates the
content as follows.
The number is printed on the flange on the front side.
B. Developer
The lot number is 8 digits in lengt h. Each digit indicates the content
as follows.
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.
 : Unit code/Model name
: Color code (Black: BK /Cyan: CY /Magenta: MA /Yellow: YE)
: Destination
: Skating
: Production place
 : Production date (YYYYMMDD)
: Serial number
: Version number
5. Environmental conditions
1: Number For this model, this digit is 2.
2: Alphabet Indicates the model conformity code.
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 Indicates the day of the production date.
X stands for October, Y November, and Z December.
7: Number 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 packing date.
10: Alphabet Indicates the production factory.
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.
21436510987
BK
C. M .Y
21436587
Standard environmental 
conditions Temperature 20 – 25 °C
Humidity 65 
 5 %RH
Usage environmental 
conditions Temperature 10 – 35 °C
Humidity 20 – 85 %RH 
Storage period Toner/Developer: 24 months from the 
manufactured month (Production lot) under 
unsealed state
Drum: 36 months from the manufactured month 
under unsealed state
85%
60%
20%
10°C 30°C 35°C
Humidity (RH)
Temperature 
						

							MX-3610N  EXTERNAL VIEW AND INTERNAL STRUCTURE  3 – 1
MX-3610N
Service Manual [3] EXTERNAL VIEW AND 
INTERNAL STRUCTURE
1. External view
A. 18cpm/20cpm/23cpm/31cpm(G) machine
*1: Peripheral device.
*2: 18cpm machine are not installed.
No.Name Function/Operation
1 Reversing single pass feeder This automatically feeds and scans multiple originals. 
Both sides of 2-sided originals can be automatically scanned.
2 Front cover Open this cover to switch the main power switch to On or Off or to replace a toner cartridge.
3 Output tray (center tray) Output is delivered to this tray.
4 Operation panel This is used to select functions and enter the number of copies.
5 Exit tray unit (right exit tray)*
1, *2When installed, output can be delivered to this tray.
6 Finisher*1, *2This can be used to staple output. A punch module can also be installed to punch holes in output.
7 USB connector (A type)*2Supports USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed).
This is used to connect a USB device such as USB memory to the machine.
For the USB cable, use a shielded cable.
8 Tray 1 This holds paper.
9 Tray 2 (when a paper drawer is installed)* This holds paper.
10 Tray 3 (when a paper drawer is installed)* This holds paper.
11 Tray 4 (when a paper drawer is installed)* This holds paper.
When a finisher is installed
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							MX-3610N  EXTERNAL VIEW AND INTERNAL STRUCTURE  3 – 2
B. 26cpm/36cpm/31cpm(A) machine
* Peripheral device.
No.Name Function/Operation
1 Reversing single pass feeder This automatically feeds and scans multiple originals. 
Both sides of 2-sided originals can be automatically scanned.
2 Front cover Open this cover to switch the main power switch to On or Off or to replace a toner cartridge.
3 Output tray (center tray) Output is delivered to this tray.
4 Operation panel This is used to select functions and enter the number of copies.
5 Exit tray unit (right exit tray)* When installed, output can be delivered to this tray.
6 Finisher* This can be used to staple output. A punch module can also be installed to punch holes in output.
7 USB connector (A type) Supports USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed).
This is used to connect  a USB device such as USB memory to the machine.
For the USB cable, use a shielded cable.
8 Tray 1 This holds paper.
9 Tray 2 (when a paper drawer is installed)* This holds paper.
10 Tray 3 (when a paper drawer is installed)* This holds paper. 11 Tray 4 (when a paper drawer is installed)* This holds paper.
12 Tray 5 (when a large capacity tr ay is installed)* This holds paper.
13 Saddle stitch finisher* This can be used to staple output. The saddle stitch function for folding and stapling output and the  fold 
function for folding output in half are also available. 
A punch module can also be installed to punch holes in output.
14 Keyboard* This is a keyboard that is incorporated into the machine. When not used, it can be stored under the 
operation panel.
15 Paper pass unit* Transports paper to the finisher.
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							MX-3610N  EXTERNAL VIEW AND INTERNAL STRUCTURE  3 – 3
C. Automatic document feeder and document glass
No.Name Function/Operation
1 Paper feed roller This roller rotates to automatically feed the original.
2 Document feeding area cover Open this cover to remove an original misfeed or clean the paper feed roller.
3 Original guides These help ensure that the original is scanned correctly.
Adjust the guides to the width of the original.
4 Document feeder tray Place originals in this tray. 1-sided originals must be placed face up.
5 Original exit tray Originals are delivered to this tray after scanning.
6 Scanning area Originals placed in the document feeder tray are scanned here.
7 Original size detector This detects the size of an original placed on the document glass.
8 Document glass Use this to scan a book or other thick original that cannot be fed through the automatic document feeder.
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							MX-3610N  EXTERNAL VIEW AND INTERNAL STRUCTURE  3 – 4
2. Internal structure
No.Name Function/Operation Note
1 Toner cartridges These contain toner for printing. 
When the toner runs out in a cartridge, the cartridge of the color that ran 
out must be replaced.
2 Fusing unit Heat is applied here to fuse the transferred image onto the paper.
The fusing unit is hot. Take care not 
to burn yourself when removing a 
paper misfeed.
3 Transfer belt During full color printing, the toner images of each of the four colors on 
each of the photoconductive drums are combined together on the 
transfer belt. 
During black and white printing, only the black toner image is transferred 
onto the transfer belt. Do not touch or damage the transfer 
belt. This may cause a defective 
image.
4 Right side cover Open this cover to remove a misfeed.
5 Paper reversing section cover This is used when 2- sided printing is performed. Open this cover to 
remove a paper misfeed.
6 Bypass tray Use this tray to feed paper manually.
When loading a large sheet of paper, be sure to pull out the bypass tray 
extension.
7 Main power switch This is used to power on the machine.
When using the fax or Internet fax functions, keep this switch in the on 
position.
8 Waste toner box This collects excess toner that remains after printing.
9 Waste toner box release lever Move this lever when  you need to release the waste toner box lock to 
replace the waste toner box or clean the laser unit.
10 Handle Pull this out and grasp it when moving the machine.
11 Right cover of paper drawer  (when a paper drawer is installed) Open this to remove a paper misfeed in tray 2, tray 3 or tray 4.
12 Paper tray right side cover Open this to remove a paper misfeed in tray 1.
13 Right side cover release lever To remove a paper misfeed, pull and hold this lever up to open the right side cover.
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							MX-3610N  EXTERNAL VIEW AND INTERNAL STRUCTURE  3 – 5
3. I/F connectors
No.Name Function/Operation
1 USB connector (A type) Supports USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed).
This is used to connect a USB device such as USB memory to the machine.
2 USB connector (B type) Supports USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed).
A computer can be connected to this conne ctor to use the machine as a printer.
For the USB cable, use a shielded cable.
3 LAN connector Connect the LAN cable to this connector when the machine is used on a network.
For the LAN cable, use a shielded type cable.
4 Service-only connector
This connector is for use only by service technicians.
Connecting a cable to this connector  may cause the machine to malfunction.
Important note for service technicians:
The cable connected to the se rvice connector must be less than 3 m (118) in length.
5 Power plug
6 Extension phone socket When the fax function of the machine is used, an extension phone can  be connected to this socket.
7 Telephone line socket When the fax function of the machine is used, the telephone line is connected to this socket.
When the fax expansion kit is installed
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							MX-3610N  EXTERNAL VIEW AND INTERNAL STRUCTURE  3 – 6
4. Operation panel
A. 18cpm/20cpm/23cpm/31cpm(G) machine
No.Name Function/Operation
1 Touch panel Messages and keys appear in the touch panel display.
Touch the displayed keys to perform a variety of operations.
When a key is touched, a beep sounds and the selected item  is highlighted. This provides confirmation as you 
perform an operation.
2 [SYSTEM SETTINGS] key Press this key to display the system settings menu screen. 
The system settings are used to configure paper tray se ttings, store addresses for transmission operations, and 
adjust parameters to make the machine easier to use.
3 [JOB STATUS] key Press this key to display the job status screen. 
The job status screen is used to check in formation on jobs and to cancel jobs.
4 PRINT mode indicators • READY indicator
Print jobs can be received when this indicator is lit.
• DATA indicator This blinks while print data is being received an d lights steadily while printing is taking place.
5 Numeric keys (10-key) These are used to enter the number of copies, fax numbers, and other numerical values. 
These keys are also used to enter numeric value settings (except for the system settings).
6 [CLEAR] key ( ) Press this key to return the number of copies to 0.
7 [HOME] key Touch this key to display the home screen. 
Frequently used settings can be registered in the home  screen to enable quick and easy operation of the 
machine.
8 IMAGE SEND mode indicators • LINE indicator This lights up during transmission or reception of a fax or  Internet fax. This also lights during transmission of an 
image in scan mode.
• DATA indicator This blinks when a received fax or Internet fax cannot be printed because of a problem such as out of paper. 
This lights up when there is a transmission job that has not been sent.
9 Stylus pen This can be used to touch a key displayed on the touch panel.
10 [COLOR START] key Press this key to copy or scan an original in color. This key cannot be used for fax or Internet fax.
11 [BLACK & WHITE START] key Press this key to copy or scan an origi nal in black and white. This key is also used to send a fax in fax mode.
12 Main power indicator This lights up when the machines main power switch is in the on position.
13 [POWER] key ( ) Use this key to turn the machine power on and off.
14 [LOGOUT] key ( ) Press this key to log out after you have logged in and used the machine. 
When using the fax function, this key can also be pressed to send tone signals on a pulse dial line.
15 [#/P] key ( ) When using the copy function, press this key to  use a job program. When using the fax function, this key can be 
used when dialling.
16 [CLEAR ALL] key ( ) Press this key to return to the initial operation state. 
Use this key when you wish to cancel al l settings that have been selected and start operation from the initial state.
17 [STOP] key ( ) Press this key to stop a copy job or scanning of an original.
18 [POWER SAVE] key ( ) / indicator Use this key to put the machine into auto power shut-off mode to save energy. The [POWER SAVE] key ( ) blinks when the machine is in auto power shut-off mode.
LOGOUTHOME
IMAGE SEND
JOB STATUSPRINTREADYDATA
DATA
LINE
SYSTEM
SETTINGS
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							MX-3610N  EXTERNAL VIEW AND INTERNAL STRUCTURE  3 – 7
B. 26cpm/36cpm/31cpm(A) machine
No.Name Function/Operation
1 Touch panel Messages and keys appear in the touch panel display.
Touch the displayed keys to perform a variety of operations.
When a key is touched, a beep sounds and the selected item  is highlighted. This provides confirmation as you 
perform an operation.
2 Main power indicator This lights up when the machines main power switch is in the on position.
3 [POWER] key ( ) Use this key to turn the machine power on and off.
4 [POWER SAVE] key ( ) / indicator Use this key to put the machine into auto power shut-off mode to save energy. The [POWER SAVE] key ( ) blinks when the machine is in auto power shut-off mode.
5 [HOME] key / indicator Touch this key to display the home screen. 
Frequently used settings can be registered in the home  screen to enable quick and easy operation of the 
machine.
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