Sharp Mx2310u User Guide

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External account moduleMX-AMX3This is required to use an external account application on the 
machine.
Sharpdesk 1 licence kitMX-USX1
This software enables integrated management of documents 
and computer files.
Sharpdesk 5 licence kitMX-USX5
Sharpdesk 10 licence kitMX-US10
Sharpdesk 50 licence kitMX-US50
Sharpdesk 100 licence kitMX-USA0
Stamp unitAR-SU1This stamps each original page after it is scanned in image send 
mode.
Hard disk expansion kitMX-HD10Add a hard...

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FINISHER
The finisher is equipped with the offset function, which offsets each set of output from the previous set.
In addition, each set of sorted output can be stapled.
An optional hole punching unit can also be installed to punch holes in output.
PART NAMES
The following parts can be accessed when the finisher is open.
(1) Output tray
Stapled and offset output is delivered to this tray.
The tray is slidable. Extend the tray for large output  
(A3W, A3, A4R, B4,...

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FINISHER MAINTENANCE
When the staple cartridge runs out of staples, a message will appear in the operation panel. Follow the procedure below 
to replace the staple cartridge.
Replacing the staple cartridge
1
Open the cover.
2
While pressing the lever over to the left, 
slide the finisher to the left until it stops.
Gently slide the finisher until it stops.
3
Lower the staple case release lever and 
remove the staple case.
Pull the staple case out to the right.
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Replace the staple case.
Push the staple case in until it clicks into place.
7
Slide the finisher back to the right.
Gently slide the finisher back to the right until it locks into its 
original position.
8
Close the cover.
Make a test print or copy in staple sort mode to verify that stapling takes place correctly. 

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PUNCH MODULE
A punch module can be installed to punch holes in output. To install a punch module, a finisher is required.
DISCARDING PUNCH WASTE
Punch waste from punched holes is collected in the punch waste box.
Follow the steps below to discard the punch waste.
Finisher
1
Open the cover.
2
While pressing the lever over to the left, 
slide the finisher to the left until it stops.
Gently slide the finisher until it stops.
3
Grasp the punch waste box handle, 
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Slide the finisher back to the right.
Gently slide the finisher back to the right until it locks into its 
original position.
6
Close the cover. 

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SHARP OSA
This function requires the hard disk drive. 
Sharp OSA (Open Systems Architecture) is an architecture that enables external applications to be directly connected to 
a digital multifunction machine over a network.
When a digital multifunction machine that supports Sharp OSA is used, the operation panel controls and functions of the 
machine such as scan send can be linked to an external application.
There are two types of external applications: standard...

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EXTERNAL ACCOUNT MODULE (MX-AMX3)
The external account module is required to use a external account application on the machine.
An external account application can be used in external authentication mode or external count mode. When external 
authentication mode is used, the login screen is retrieved from the application when the machine is started. When a job 
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If login fails
If the login screen fails to appear or the application does not operate correctly, the machine may also stop operating 
correctly. In this event, it is recommended that you quit external account mode from the Web pages of the machine. For 
more information, see [Help] in the Web pages.
If it is necessary to forcibly terminate external account mode using the operation panel of the machine, follow the steps 
below.
Press the [SYSTEM SETTINGS] key and...

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This section explains how to clean the machine and replace the toner cartridges and the waste toner box.
REGULAR MAINTENANCE
To ensure that the machine continues to provide top quality performance, periodically clean the machine.
CLEANING THE DOCUMENT GLASS AND AUTOMATIC 
DOCUMENT FEEDER
If the document glass or document backplate sheet becomes dirty, the dirt will appear as dirty spots, coloured lines, or 
white lines in the scanned image. Always keep these parts...