Sharp Mx2310u User Guide

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ABOUT OPERATION MANUAL
This manual explains how to use the MX-2010U/MX-2310U digital full colour multifunctional system.
Please note
 For information on installing the drivers and software cited in this manual, please refer to the Software Setup Guide.
 For information on your operating system, please refer to your operating system manual or the online Help function.
 The explanations of screens and procedures in a Windows environment are primarily for Windows
 Vista®. The screens may 
vary...

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This chapter provides information, such as basic operation procedures, how to load paper, and machine maintenance.
BEFORE USING THE MACHINE
PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS  . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  1-3
 EXTERIOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  1-3
 INTERIOR  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  1-5
 AUTOMATIC DOCUMENT FEEDER AND 
DOCUMENT GLASS  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  1-6
 SIDE AND BACK  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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BEFORE USING THE MACHINE
MAINTENANCE
REGULAR MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  1-49
 CLEANING THE DOCUMENT GLASS 
AND AUTOMATIC DOCUMENT FEEDER . . .  1-49
 CLEANING THE MAIN CHARGER OF 
THE PHOTOCONDUCTIVE DRUM . . . . . . . . .  1-51
 CLEANING THE PT CHARGER OF THE 
PRIMARY TRANSFER BELT . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  1-54
 CLEANING THE BYPASS FEED ROLLER . . .  1-56
 CLEANING THE ORIGINAL FEED 
ROLLER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  1-56
 CLEANING...

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BEFORE USING THE MACHINE
Contents
This section provides basic information about the machine. Please read this chapter before using the machine.
PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS
EXTERIOR
(1)-a Document cover*
Place an original on the document glass and close the 
document cover before copying starts.
(1)-b Automatic document feeder*
This automatically feeds and scans multiple originals. Both 
sides of 2-sided originals can be automatically scanned.
☞PLACING THE ORIGINAL (page 1-35)
(2) Front cover
Open this...

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BEFORE USING THE MACHINE
Contents
(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.
☞TRAY SETTINGS FOR TRAY 1 TO 4 (page 1-30)
(9) Tray 2 (when a paper drawer is installed)*
This holds paper.
☞TRAY SETTINGS FOR TRAY 1 TO 4 (page 1-30)(10) Tray 3 (when a paper drawer is installed)*
This holds paper.
☞TRAY SETTINGS FOR TRAY 1 TO 4 (page 1-30)
(11) Tray 4...

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BEFORE USING THE MACHINE
Contents
INTERIOR
(12) Toner cartridges
These contain toner for printing. When the toner runs out 
in a cartridge, the cartridge of the colour that ran out must 
be replaced.
☞REPLACING THE TONER CARTRIDGES (page 1-61)
(13) Fusing unit
Heat is applied here to fuse the transferred image onto 
the paper.
(14) Transfer belt
During full colour printing, the toner images of each of the 
four colours on each of the photoconductive drums are 
combined together on the transfer belt....

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BEFORE USING THE MACHINE
Contents
AUTOMATIC DOCUMENT FEEDER AND DOCUMENT 
GLASS
Automatic document feeder
Document glass
(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.
☞PLACING THE ORIGINAL (page 1-35)
(4) Document feeder tray
Place...

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SIDE AND BACK
(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 connector 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)...

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BEFORE USING THE MACHINE
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OPERATION PANEL
(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.
☞TOUCH PANEL (page 1-10)
(2) [SYSTEM SETTINGS] key
Press this key to display the system settings menu 
screen. The system settings are used to configure paper 
tray settings, store addresses...

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BEFORE USING THE MACHINE
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(10) [COLOUR START] key
Press this key to copy or scan an original in colour.
This key cannot be used for fax or Internet fax.
(11) [BLACK & WHITE START] key
Press this key to copy or scan an original 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.
☞TURNING THE POWER ON AND OFF (page 1-15)
(13) [POWER] key ( )
Use this key to turn the machine...