Small Business up to 30 cpm

23 cpm Black & White and Colour Copier / Printer / Scanner

Better Performance, Better Quality, and the Colour Advantage

Model:
MX2310U

USB Print / Scan
Document Feeder

Move Over to Colour with This High-Performance, High-Image-Quality Solution

If you are looking for a way to run your business more smoothly, the MX-2310U—with all the essential copy, print, and network scan functions and convenient fax option—is a reliable choice. If you are also looking to move your business forward, this full-colour, eco-friendly A3 MFD is the smartest choice.

The MX-2310U puts high-quality colour to work adding impact and advantage to business communications. It offers fast 23-page-per-minute output in both colour and B/W and delivers suburb print quality with the newly developed high-grade toner. The MX-2310U enhances workflow through its integrated document management system, enables third-party creation of customised applications via Sharp OSA (Open Systems Architecture), and employs multi-layered security solutions to safeguard data.

Key Features

  • Four-in-one functionality (colour copy, print, and scan plus B/W fax)
  • Easy-to-follow, 8.1-inch touch-screen LCD control panel
  • Finishing options include space-efficient finisher and punch modules
  • Built-in stackless duplex module for efficient two-sided output
  • 100-sheet Reversing Single Pass Feeder automatically feeds in one- or two-sided originals
  • 1,100-sheet paper capacity, expandable to max. 2,100 sheets
  • Improved imaging system with new developer and Mycrostoner-HG
  • Sharp Auto Colour Mode for automated colour copying
  • Supports Gigabit Ethernet for fast network printing
  • Layered security solutions include SSL and restricted network access
  • Sharpdesk provides easy desktop document management
  • Document Filing enables reuse of job data stored on the hard disk
  • Sharp OSA allows easy integration with network applications

Copying & Network Printing

  • Super-Efficient Colour and B/W Output
  • Productive Collated Output from Memory
  • Built-in Stackless Duplex Module
  • Job Build for Large-Volume Scanning
  • Automated Finishing
  • Large Paper Capacity
  • Network Tandem Function
  • Convenient Copy Previews
  • Network Ready 
  • Superb Print Quality

Image Sending

  • A3 Colour Network Scanning
  • Multiple Distribution of Scanned Files
  • LDAP Support
  • High-Speed Faxing
  • Automated Fax Finishing
  • PC-Fax/PC-Internet Fax
  • Internet Fax
  • Paperless Faxing with Inbound Routing

Security

  • Encrypted PDF with Password Protection
  • Secure Network Access
  • User Authentication
  • Print Hold and Confidential Print
  • Secure Sockets Layer
  • IPv6 and IPsec Support

Document Management

  • Document Management on the Hard Disk
  • Easy Access to Stored Files
  • Sharpdesk for Total Document Management

Device Management

  • Web-Based System Settings
  • User Control
  • Remote Diagnosis
  • Network Utility Software
  • Device Cloning
  • Remote Operation

Environment & User Friendly

  • Environment Friendly
  • Energy Friendly
  • 7.0 inch Touch Screen LCD
  • Sharp OSA (open systems architecture
  • Job Status Screen
  • Easy-Grip Handles

Options

  • MXDE13: 500 x 2 sheet paper feeding unit
  • MXDE14: 500 x 3 sheet paper feeding unit
  • MXTR12: Exit tray unit
  • MXFN17: Inner finished
  • MXPN11A/B/C/D: Punch module (A:2, B:3, C:4, D:4 wide)
  • MXPK11: PS3 expansion kit
  • MXFX11: Facsimile expansion kit
  • MXPB14: Printer expansion kit
  • MXPUX1: XPS expansion kit
  • MXARSM10: Expansion memory board
  • ARSU1: Stamp unit
  • MXFWX1: Internet-FAX expansion kit
  • MXAMX1: Application integration module
  • MXAMX2: Application communication module
  • MXAMX3: External account module
  • MXPF10: Barcode font kit
  • MXUSX1/USX5: Sharpdesk ver3.2  1/5-license kit
  • MXUS10/US50: Sharpdesk ver3.2 10/50-license kit
  • MXUSA0: Sharpdesk ver3.2 100-license kit 

 

GENERAL

 

Type

Desktop

Engine speed (colour & B/W)

Max. 23 cpm/ppm (A4, long-edge feeding)

Paper size

Max. A3 wide, min. A5R

Paper capacity

Standard: 600 sheets

(80 g/m2)

(500-sheet tray and 100-sheet multi-bypass tray)

 

Maximum: 2,100 sheets

Paper weight

Tray: 60 g/m2 to 209 g/m2

 

Multi-bypass tray: 55 g/m2 to 256 g/m2

Warm-up time*1

Less than 20 sec.

Memory

Copier memory: 1 GB

 

Printer memory: 1.5GB

 

160GB HDD*2

Power requirements

230 - 240V AC, 50/60 Hz

Power consumption (max.)

1.84 kW

Dimensions (W x D x H)

583 x 623 x 834 mm

Weight

Approx. 74 kg

Features

Job build, document filing, user authentication (1,000 accounts), toner save mode, pre-heat/auto power shut-off modes, preview, thumbnail view*3

COPIER

 

Original paper size

Max. A3

First copy time*4

Full colour: 10.0 sec.       B/W: 7.4 sec.

Continuous copy

Max. 999 copies

Resolution

Scan (colour): 600 x 600 dpi

 

Scan (B/W): 600 x 600 dpi, 600 x 400 dpi, 600 x 300 dpi

 

Print: 9600 x 600 dpi (depending on print mode), 600 x 600 dpi

Gradation

Equivalent to 256 levels

Zoom range

25 to 400% (25 to 200% using RSPF) in 1% increments

Preset copy ratios

10 ratios (5R/5E)

Features

Auto paper selection (mixed/random size feeding), auto magnification selection, paper type selection, auto tray switching, rotation copy, electronic sorting, network tandem copy, book copy, margin shift, dual page copy, multi-shot (4-in-1, 2-in-1), cover/transparency/tab page insertion, pamphlet copy, 2-sided copy orientation change, XY zoom, B/W reverse, mirror image, duplex copy, job reservation, job programme, photo repeat, irregular original/paper size input, stamps (date, page number, text, stamp), multi-page enlargement, tab copy, centering, proof copy, auto colour mode, auto colour selection, auto calibration, watermarks, sharpness, card shot, original count, edge/centre/side erase

NETWORK SCANNER

 

Scan method

Push scan (via control panel), pull scan (TWAIN-compliant application)

Resolution

Push scan: 100, 200, 300, 400, 600 dpi

 

Pull scan: 75, 100, 150, 200, 300, 400, 600 dpi

 

50 to 9,600 dpi via user setting

File formats

TIFF, PDF, encrypted PDF, JPEG (colour only), XPS*6

Scanner utility

Sharpdesk

Scan destinations

Scan to e-mail, desktop, FTP server, network folder (SMB), USB memory

Features

Internet fax*7 (supports direct SMTP), PC-Internet fax transmission*7, auto colour mode, mixed size original scanning, LDAP support, direct entry (address, subject, message), 1,000 one-touch dials, 500 group dials, 48 job programmes, broadcasting, long original scanning (max. 1,000 mm)*8, auto colour selection, card shot, original count, edge/side erase

 

 

DOCUMENT FILING

 

Document filing capacity

Main and custom folders: 72GB, 20,000 pages*9 or 3,000 files

 

Quick file folder: 14GB, 10,000 pages*9 or 3,000 files

Stored jobs*10

Copy, print, scan, fax transmission

Storage folders

Quick file folder, main folder, custom folder (max. 1,000 folders)

Confidential storage

Password protection

NETWORK PRINTER

 

Resolution

9,600 x 600 dpi, 600 x 600 dpi

Interface

USB 2.0

 

1OBase-T/10OBase-TX/1000Base-T

Supported OS*11

Windows Server® 2003/2008,Windows® 2000/XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7

 

Mac OS 9.0 to 9.2.2, Mac OS X 10.2.8, 10.3.9, 10.4 to 10.4.11, 10.5 to 10.5.8, 10.6 to 10.6.2.

Network protocols*11

TCP/IP (lPv4, IPv6), IPX/SPX (NetWare), NetBEUI, EtherTalk (AppleTalk)

Printing protocols

LPR, Raw TCP (port 9100), POP3 (e-mail printing), HTTP, Novell Printserver application with NDS and Bindery, FTP for downloading print files, EtherTalk printing, IPP

PDL (emulation)

Standard: SAPL v- c (Sharp Advanced Priter Language-c)

 

Option*12: PCL 6 emulation, PS3 emulation, XPS

Available fonts

80 fonts for PCL, 136 fonts for PS3 emulation

Features*10*13

Network tandem print, RIP Once/Print Many, job retention (proof print, confidential print), direct PDF/TIFF/JPEG/XPS printing, carbon copy print, duplex print, font/form download, offset output, pamphlet style, Sharp Remote Device Manager, printer status monitor, IP/MAC address filtering, port/protocol management, binding edge, N-up (2/4/6/8/9/16), paper/output tray selection, cover/transparency insertion, fit to page, watermarks, form overlay, auto configuration, barcode font compatibility, tab print, poster print, margin shift, secure network communications (SSL and IPsec [LPD])

B/W FACSIMILE
(optional MX-FX11 required)

 

Compression method

MH/MR/MMR/JBIG

Communication protocol

Super G3/G3

Transmission time

Less than 3 seconds*14

Modem speed

33,600 bps to 2,400 bps with automatic fallback

Transmission resolution

From Standard (203.2 x 97.8 dpi) to Ultra Fine (406.4 x 391 dpi)

Recording width

A3 to A5

Memory

1GB (built-in)

Grey scale levels

Equivalent to 256 levels

Features

Duplex transmission/reception, quick on-line transmission, error correction mode, 1,000 one-touch dials, 500 group dials, LDAP support, 48 job programmes, broadcasting number registration, F-Code compatibility (confidential, relay broadcast), polling, memory transmission/reception, auto reduction (transmission/reception), rotation transmission/reception, print actual size, 2-in-1 transmission, long original transmission (max. 1,000 mm), PC-Fax transmission, timer transmission, inbound routing to e-mail/FTP server/network folder (SMB)/PC desktop/group, activity report, anti-junk fax, dual page scan, mixed size original scanning, card shot, edge/side erase, original count

* 1 :  At rated voltage, 23°C. May vary depending on operating conditions and environment.

* 2 :  HDD capacity depends on procurement and sourcing status.

* 3 :  Thumbnails of Document Filing data files and incoming faxes.

* 4 :  Long-edge feeding of A4 sheets from 1st paper tray, using document glass, without Auto
         Colour Selection and Auto Colour mode, MFD in fully ready condition. May vary
         depending on operating conditions and environment.

* 5 :  Resolutions higher than 600 dpi are interpolated.

* 6 :  To view XPS files on PCs not running Windows Vista, you must have the XPS Viewer
         application installed.

* 7 :  Optional MX-FWX1 required.

* 8 :  B/W documents only, scanned at under 400-dpi resolution. Max. 800 mm for Internet
         faxing or when scanning at 600 x 600-dpi resolution.

* 9 :  Measured using Sharp’s standard chart (A4 with 6% coverage, B/W). The Quick File
         Folder shares the HDD with the Job Build function; up to 14GB of data storage is
         available when using both functions. The storage capacity will be less for colour pages.

* 10: Some features require option(s).

* 11: Optional MX-PB14 and MX-PK11 required for Mac OS and EtherTalk.

* 12: PCL requires optional MX-PB14. PS requires optional MX-PB14 and MX-PK11. XPS
          requires optional MX-PB14, MX-PUX1, and MX-ARSM10 (1GB).

* 13: Some features are not available according to the printer driver used.

* 14: Based on Sharp’s standard chart with approx. 700 characters (A4 long-edge feeding) at standard
         resolution in Super G3 mode, 33,600 bps, JBIG compression.

  • Design and specification are subject to change without prior notice.
  • Colour variations to products may occur due to printing.
  • Some features require optional items. Please consult with an authorised Sharp Reseller for deatils.
  • All information and technical details are correct as at machine release date.
  • Windows, Windows NT, Windows Vista, and Windows Server are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
  • All other brand names and product names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
  • The Energy Star logo is a certification mark and may only be used to certify products that have been determined to meet the Energy Star programme requirements. Energy Star is a US registered mark. The Energy Star guidelines apply to products only in the US, Europe, Australia, New Zealand,Japan, Canada and Taiwan.

 

 
Business Products Warranty Statement

 

This Sharp product is warranted against faults in material and manufacture for the period as stated in the table below.

In the event of any defect arising in the equipment during the warranty period, such repairs should only be carried out by the Dealer from which the unit was originally purchased or a Service Centre approved by Sharp to service this type of equipment These repairs would be carried out at no charge to the owner, subject to the conditions specified herein.

This warranty does not extend to defects or injuries caused by or resulting from causes not attributable to faulty parts or the manufacture of the product, including but not limited to, defect or injury caused by or resulting from misuse, abuse, neglect, lack of maintenance, accidental damage, improper voltage, liquid spillage, vermin infestation, software, or any alterations made to the product which are not authorised by Sharp.

Please retain your sales documentation, as this should be produced to validate a warranty claim. This warranty is in addition to and in no way limits, varies or excludes any implied rights and remedies under any relevant legislation in the country of sale.

This warranty does not cover transportation to and from the Sharp Approved Service Centre. Goods presented for repair may be replaced by refurbished goods of the same type rather than being repaired. Refurbished parts may be used to repair the goods. The repair of your goods may result in the loss of user generated data, please ensure that you have saved this data elsewhere prior to repair.

Australian customers: Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure. The criteria of a major failure is defined in the Australian Consumer Law. Should you require any assistance with a major failure please contact Sharp Customer Care.

 

WARRANTY PERIODS

Data Projector 24 months (excluding lamps and air filters)
Copier / Printer   6 months
Electronic Cash Registers 12 months
Facsimile 12 months
Information Display Panel 36 months
POS Terminals 12 months
AL Copier 12 months
Calculator 12 months
Personal Organiser 12 months

IMPORTANT NOTICE: This warranty applies to products sold in Australia & New Zealand