Sharp MX M310 User Manual

DIGITAL MULTIFUNCTIONAL 
SYSTEM
OPERATION MANUAL
 BEFORE USING 
   THE MACHINE
 COPY FUNCTIONS
 
CONVENIENT COPY 
   FUNCTIONS
 NETWORK SCANNER
   FUNCTION
 SYSTEM SETTINGS 
   (GENERAL)
 SYSTEM SETTINGS
   (ADMINISTRATOR)
 TROUBLESHOOTING
 AND MAINTENANCE
 PERIPHERAL DEVICES 
   AND SUPPLIES
 APPENDIX 9
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MODEL
MX-M260
MX-M310
With the RSPF installed
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Warning
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio 
interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
In some areas, the POWER switch positions are marked I and     on the copier 
instead of ON and OFF.
If your copier is so marked, please read I for ON and      for OFF.
Caution!
For a complete electrical disconnection, pull out the main plug.
The socket-outlet...

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CONTENTS
CAUTIONS ................................................................................................................................................. 4
●CAUTIONS ON USING THE MACHINE ........................................................................................................... 4
●IMPORTANT POINTS WHEN SELECTING AN INSTALLATION SITE ........................................................... 4
●CAUTIONS ON HANDLING THE...

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●CONFIGURING LDAP SERVER SETTINGS 
(WHEN USING AN LDAP SERVER) .............60
●
PROGRAMMING CUSTOM INDEX NAMES....61
●
SETTING UP DESTINATION INFORMATION..62
●STORING THE SENDER INFORMATION 
(Scan to E-mail) .............................................67
●PROTECTING INFORMATION 
PROGRAMMED IN THE WEB PAGE 
(Passwords) ................................................68
●RESTRICTING USE OF THE NETWORK 
SCANNER FUNCTION (USER 
AUTHENTICATION) ......................................69
INITIAL SCREEN OF...

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7TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE
DISPLAY MESSAGES................................... 117
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................... 119
PROBLEMS WHEN THE NETWORK SCANNER 
FUNCTION IS USED...................................... 123
●DISPLAY MESSAGES..................................125
●IF YOUR E-MAIL IS RETURNED .................126
●IMPORTANT POINTS WHEN USING SCAN TO 
E-MAIL ..........................................................126
MISFEED REMOVAL..................................... 127...

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CAUTIONS
Follow the cautions below when using this machine.
CAUTIONS ON USING THE MACHINE
Warning:
 The fusing area is hot. Exercise care in this area when removing misfed paper.
 Do not look directly at the light source. Doing so may damage your eyes.
Caution:
 Do not switch the machine rapidly on and off. After turning the machine off, wait 10 to 15 seconds before turning it 
back on.
 Machine power must be turned off before installing any supplies.
 Place the machine on a firm, level surface.
 Do...

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Be sure to connect the power cord only to a power outlet that meets the specified voltage and 
current requirements. Also make certain the outlet is properly grounded.
Be sure to allow the required space around the 
machine for servicing and proper ventilation.
CAUTIONS ON HANDLING THE MACHINE
Observe the following precautions when handling the machine to maintain top performance. 
Do not drop the machine, subject it to shock or strike it against any object.
Store spare toner cartridges in a cool dry...

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ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION
The products that meet the ENERGY STAR® guidelines carry the logo shown above.
The products without the logo may not meet the ENERGY STAR® guidelines.
USING THE MANUAL
This machine has been designed to provide convenient copying features in a minimum amount of office space and 
with maximum operational ease. To get full use of all machine features, be sure to familiarize yourself with this 
manual and the machine. For quick reference during machine use, keep this manual in a...

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CONVENTIONS USED IN THIS MANUAL
Explanation of words and illustration
• This operation manual refers to the Reversing Single Pass Feeder 
as the RSPF.
 The illustrations in this manual show the MX-M260/MX-M310 with 
the optional reversing single pass feeder (MX-RP10) and the 
optional job separator tray kit (MX-TR11) installed.
The appearance of your machine may be different depending on 
the model and options installed, however, the basic operations are 
the same.
 For peripheral devices that can be...

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MAIN FEATURES
High-speed laser copying
 First-copy time* is only 4.8 seconds (MX-M260) or 4.5 seconds (MX-M310).
 Copying speed is 26 copies/min. (MX-M260) or 31 copies/min. (MX-M310). This is ideal for business use and 
provides a big boost to workplace productivity.
* First-Copy time may vary depending on the power-supply voltage, ambient temperature, and other operating conditions.
High-quality digital image
 In addition to automatic exposure adjustment, three original type modes are available: TEXT...