Sharp Mx2310u User Guide

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TRAY SETTINGS FOR TRAY 1 TO 4
LOADING PAPER AND CHANGING THE PAPER SIZE
A maximum of 500 sheets of paper from size A5R to A3 (5-1/2 x 8-1/2R to 11 x 17) can be loaded in trays 1 to 4.
1
Pull out the paper tray.
Gently pull the tray out until it stops.
To load paper, go to step 3. To load a different size of paper, go 
to the next step.
2
Adjust the guide plates A and B by 
squeezing their lock levers and sliding 
them to match the vertical and 
horizontal dimensions...

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Gently push the paper tray into the 
machine.
Push the tray firmly all the way into the machine.
If you loaded a different type or size of paper than was loaded previously, be sure to change the Paper Tray Settings 
in the system settings. If these settings are not configured correctly, automatic paper selection will not operate 
correctly and printing may take place on the wrong size or type of paper, or a misfeed may occur.
Do not place heavy objects on the tray...

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LOADING PAPER IN THE BYPASS TRAY
The bypass tray can be used to print on plain paper, envelopes, label sheets, tab paper, and other special media. Up to 
100 sheets of paper can be loaded (up to 40 sheets of heavy paper) for continuous printing similar to the other trays.
1
Open the bypass tray.
When loading a large sheet of paper, be sure to pull out the 
bypass tray extension. Pull the bypass tray extension all the 
way out.
Do not place heavy objects on the...

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IMPORTANT POINTS WHEN USING THE BYPASS TRAY
 When using plain paper other than SHARP standard paper or special media other than SHARP-recommended 
transparency film, or when printing on the reverse side of previously used paper, the paper must be loaded one sheet 
at a time. Loading more than one sheet at a time will cause misfeeds.
 Before loading paper, straighten any curling in the paper.
 When adding paper, remove any paper remaining in the bypass tray,...

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Contents Loading envelopes
When inserting envelopes in the bypass tray, place them aligned to the left side in the orientation shown below.
Only the front side of envelopes can be printed on. Be sure to place the front side face down.
Important points when using envelopes
 Do not print on both sides of an envelope. This may result in misfeeds or poor print quality.
 Restrictions apply to some types of envelopes. For more information, consult a qualified service...

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This section explains how to place originals in the automatic document feeder and on the document glass.
PLACING THE ORIGINAL
PLACING ORIGINALS IN THE AUTOMATIC DOCUMENT 
FEEDER
This section explains how to place originals in the automatic document feeder.
Allowed original sizes
When the original is a non-standard size, see the appropriate explanation below for the mode you are using.
☞2. COPIER SPECIFYING THE ORIGINAL SIZE (page 2-29)
☞4. FACSIMILE IMAGE SETTINGS...

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Make sure an original does not remain 
on the document glass.
Open the automatic document feeder, make sure that an 
original is not on the document glass, and then gently close the 
automatic document feeder.
2
Adjust the original guides to the size of 
the originals.
3
Place the original.
Make sure the edges of the originals are even.
Insert the originals face up all the way into the document feeder 
tray.
Insert a number of originals that does not exceed the...

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PLACING THE ORIGINAL ON THE DOCUMENT GLASS
This section explains how to place the original on the document glass.
Allowed original sizes
When the original is a non-standard size, see the 
appropriate explanation below for the mode you are 
using.
☞2. COPIER SPECIFYING THE ORIGINAL SIZE 
(page 2-29)
☞4. FACSIMILE IMAGE SETTINGS (page 4-46)
☞5. SCANNER / INTERNET FAX IMAGE 
SETTINGS (page 5-53)
Maximum original size
Standard sizes
A3: 297 mm (height) x 420 mm (width)...

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Placing a thick book
When scanning a thick book or other thick original, follow the steps below to press the book down.
(1) Push up the far side of the automatic 
document feeder.
The hinges supporting the automatic document feeder 
will release and the rear side of the automatic document 
feeder will rise.
(2) Slowly close the automatic document 
feeder.
3
Close the automatic document feeder.
After placing the original, be sure to close the automatic 
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This section describes the peripheral devices that can be used with the machine and explains how to use the finisher, as 
well as Sharp OSA (application communication module and external account module).
PERIPHERAL DEVICES
Peripheral devices can be installed on the machine to increase its range of functionality.
The peripheral devices are generally optional, however, some models include certain peripheral devices as standard 
equipment.
(As of August, 2010)...