A range of options includes fax, extra security and a range of finishing options. As well as being one of the most powerful A3 colour MFPs in its class, the MX-3610N / MX-3110N / MX-2610N are also one of the smallest.
Market Analysis Overview Below is the historical data for A3 colour MFPs in all of Europe from 2005 to 2014 forecast. The A3 Colour MFP market has dramatically increased since B to C (Black to Colour) strategy started around 2004-2005. In 2008, the market more than doubled compared to 2005 (230.1% vs.
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The graph below shows the growth of 2 segments, one is 20-24 cpm low-end category and the other is 25-36 cpm main category. The MX-2610N, MX-3110N and MX-3610N fit to 25-36 cpm category. Until 2007, the majority of colour category was 25-36 cpm, but since 2008, the low-end category around 20-22 cpm has risen and the sales have dramatically increased.
The Competition The chart below shows the market share by brand in 25-36 cpm, which is the market for MX-3610N / MX-3110N / MX-2610N. This category is mainly occupied by 3 brands, which are Ricoh (24.7%), Konica Minolta (17.9%) and Canon (14.2%).
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As a summary, this market is still increasing and is the main category in colour segmentation. The new Sharp colour MFPs, MX-2610N / MX-3110N / MX-3610N have high spec features and best image quality. And these 3 models will enhance Sharp market share to compete with competitor’s line-up.
Colour: 26 ppm Machine Life The Machine Life represents the product design life for a machine that has used genuine Sharp supplies and has been serviced at the preventative maintenance schedule by fully experienced technicians. It is intended for planning purposes only due to the influence on the life of the product by external sources such as environment, customer handling, copy/print media used and geographical location.
Incl. saddle stitch finisher and inner finisher One of the smallest & lightest MFP in its class 608 x 680 mm footprint / 77kg (MX-3610N) Flexible Paper Capacity with 583 x 658 mm footprint / 74 kg (MX-3110N/ 2610N) easy-grip drawer handles...
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MX-3610N / MX-3110N / MX-3100N / MX-2600N MX-2610N Fax forwarding to other Yes (1 destination can be MFP in case of printing registered) issues Inbound routing PDF Single TIFF, Multi TIFF, Format PDF Single TIFF, Multi TIFF File name setting...
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Timer Connection with MFP address book MX-3610N / MX-3110N / MX-3100N / MX-2600N MX-2610N Direct print (4-bit support) Feeding tray setting Disabling setting of USB/SMB direct printing N-Up print Output resolution Sharpness Filing Control image profile Gamma 1.6, 1.8, 2.0, 2.2, Gamma 1.6, 1.8, 2.0, 2.2,...
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MX-3610N / MX-3110N / MX-3100N / MX-2600N MX-2610N Print and Send Document Create PDF for PC browsing Handling Store PC’s application file Advanced Preview (Copy/Image Send/ Document Filing (Scan to HDD, Scan to external memory device only) Delete Move Rotate...
Intuitive User Interface (New!) Sharp is the first MFP manufacturer to offer a 10.1” large LCD panel with a new cutting-edge user interface with ‘finger-swipe’ touch control. The panel has no hard keys, other than power, power save, and home button. Its intuitive design and flick and tap touch functionality makes it very easy to use, just like smart phones and tablet PCs, and offers wider flexibility.
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Our conventional models have various hard keys: power source, energy saving, home, copy start (both B/W and colour), system settings, job status, and 10 keys. MX-3610N / MX-3110N / MX-2610N feature only three hard keys, power source, energy saving, and home keys. Except for the above keys, MX-3610N / MX-3110N / MX-2610N feature various soft keys, which give the following advantages: 1.
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Intuitive Operation Not only touching the soft key on the operation panel, MX-3610N / MX-3110N / MX-2610N adopt the flick operation for easy and intuitive operation like smart phones. Gesture Image Operation Example of Use Long touch Continue touching a certain period of time.
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Additionally, after they check the preview, they can specify four areas that they want to delete. Manual Display on Operation Panel MX-3610N / MX-3110N / MX-2610N include the manual on its HDD. When users have trouble with operation, they can check the user manual (help) by displaying it on the operation panel.
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Web Browsing Expansion Kit With the optional web browsing expansion kit installed, users can browse the Internet on the operation panel and print various contents including brochure, ticket, coupon, and/or map. Note: Printing of PDF data requires optional PS3 expansion kit (MX-PK11). Screen when Using Web Browsing Expansion Kit...
Note: The third position is not available with MX-FN17 or MX-FN10 installed. Universal Handle MX-3610N / MX-3110N / MX-2610N have universal handles on the paper drawers. Users can easily grip and pull out the paper drawer from both top and bottom of the paper drawer handle.
PC, giving you the ability to create your own solutions specific to your own needs. The MX-3610N / MX-3110N / MX-2610N are compatible with Sharp OSA versions 2.0, 3.0, 3.2, 3.5, and 4.0 which make it even easier to customise your MFP and integrate it into your office workflow.
Sharp OSA Network Scanner Tool Sharp OSA Network Scanner Tool is the newly developed software available as an option for the MX-3610N / MX-3110N / MX-2610N. As well as the license option, it requires the Sharp OSA Application Communication Module, MX-AMX2.
Main Features 1. To provide MFP’s further convenient and improved scanning Browse folders on user’s PC and scan directly to the desired folder. Create searchable PDFs. Rename files automatically by title words in document. Divide batches of document by a separator sheet.*a ...
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3. To reduce Office IT work at the time of scanning by using MFP Central installation of Sharp OSA Network Scanner Tool client on user desktops (push install) Client-host synchronisation so profiles are always up-to-date Centralised profile storage so users can access their profiles at any MFP...
The footprint of the MX-3610N is only 608 x 680 mm and of the MX-3110N / MX-2610N is just 583 x 658 mm, which is one of the smallest footprint in the class. In addition, the weight of the MX-3610N is just 77 kg and just 74 kg for the MX-3110N / MX-2610N, which is the lightest weight in the class.
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Energy Saving Mode The MX-3610N / MX-3110N / MX-2610N can be set to go into power save mode after a set period of inactivity. In addition to this, there is a power-save button which, when pressed, forces the MFP into power save mode immediately.
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As of March 2011, MX-3610N / MX-3110N / MX-2610N have not yet been certified with Nordic Ecolabel). The MX series is designed with the environment in mind and based on Sharp’s policy of becoming a totally environmentally friendly company. The MX series has been developed with “Common platform” concept, which utilises common mechanical ...
Resolution Enhancement Technology The MX-3610N / MX-3110N / MX-2610N support RET. In the case of Copy, Manual: Text, Map mode, and Text of Copy of Copy mode support RET. In the case of print, users can choose whether they use RET mode or not on the printer driver.
When reducing and copying the original, MX-3100N/ MX-2600N tend to produce the copy with moiré. Because the resolution of the data tends to be low. In this case, the MX-3610N / MX-3110N / MX-2610N internally switch the filter to reduce moiré.
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They can use those modes when there is concern about moiré at the time of printing a scanned image. When they choose “Sharp” or “Very Sharp”, texts on the original are clearly reproduced. They can use those modes when they want to clearly display the outline or texts in digital photo.
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Original Type MX-3610N / MX-3110N / MX-2610N newly offer Image Type – Custom in addition to Colorimetric. When users choose Colorimetric, colours of printed data are adjusted to be close to colours of LCD panel. When users choose “Custom”, users can choose the profile they prepare.
MFP’s HDD for a long time. Although conventional models can not resend the print data stored in the HDD, MX-3610N / MX-3110N / MX-2610N can do that. In addition, whenever users reprint the printed data stored in HDD, they can always get same result, in other words, the colour tone of printed data does not change.
Enhanced Legibility of Small Characters In addition, MX-3610N / MX-3110N / MX-2610N can clearly produce small black or colour text on complicated backgrounds at not only colour mode but also at grayscale and B/W mode. Therefore, the text is easy to read.
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Sharpness / Contrast (New!) MX-3610N / MX-3110N / MX-2610N are the first models that have the Sharpness / Contrast feature at the time of scanning. Both modes have five levels (1 to 5). Level 3 is same as Sharpness / Contrast “Off”. When users choose “Sharpness 1*”, occurrence of moiré...
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150 dpi Scanning (New!) MX-3610N / MX-3110N / MX-2610N are the first model to offer additional 150 dpi scanning. 150 dpi can produce small file size, users can read small characters. 200 dpi 150 dpi 100 dpi...
First Copy Time The first copy is output in just 6.8 seconds for colour and 5.2 seconds for B/W for MX-3610N, 7.9 seconds for colour and 5.8 seconds for B/W for MX-3110N, and in just 8.1 seconds for colour and 5.9 seconds for B/W for MX-2610N.
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Print and Send (New!) The purpose of this feature is to process two or more jobs (Copy/ Image Send/ Document Filing/ Fax/ Internet Fax) by one operation. The following are the settable combinations. Main Mode Function that can operate simultaneously Remarks Image Send Copy...
High Productivity (Function-Related) Copy Single/ 2-Colour Copy (Upgraded) In addition to red (R), green (G), blue (B), cyan (C), magenta (M), and yellow (Y), users can select nine more colours (orange, navy, light green, light blue, aquamarine, purple, pink, yellow green, and beige) when they execute single or 2-colour copy.
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This feature improves job efficiency and reduces waste of paper. Repeat Layout (Upgraded) MX-3610N / MX-3110N / MX-2610N enhance the current photo repeat feature. In addition to photos, they can repeat and print images repeatedly in one sheet. There are three modes, auto, fixed repeat, and photo repeat.
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The conventional models can set “Binding Change” if they want to rotate back face 180 degrees at the time of 1-side to 2-side, and of 2-side to 2-side. MX-3610N / MX-3110N / MX-2610N can set “Rotate back face 180 deg”.
Print Layout Print (New!) Users can print the specified multiple images on a single sheet of paper except for the fist page (N-Up w/p 1 Page), or print the repeated images of the page on a single sheet of paper (Repeat Print), Users can choose printer driver: [Special Mode] ->...
Address Book (Upgraded) From MX-3610N / MX-3110N / MX-2610N, number of addresses that can be registered increases from 999 (MX-3100N / MX-2600N) to 2,000. In addition, the address book format is changed. For example, when users register both email address and Fax number, they can register both of them per registered name like mobile phones’...
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In the case of broadcasting, users can send the data by changing colour and/or resolution in each mode. For example, when sending data both to fax destination and email, users can send the data in B/W to Fax destination and in full colour to e-mail address. MX-3610N MX-3100N MX-3110N...
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File Formats The MX-3610N / MX-3110N / MX-2610N are compatible with a wide variety of document file formats: Print Scan Mode Direct Colour Grayscale Print* Microsoft XPS Opt* Opt* * * Compact PDF Opt* ...
Conventional models store only FAX data in the FAX memory. If the fax memory is full, new fax data can NOT be received. And then, if users print the data in the Fax memory, the data is deleted. MX-3610N / MX-3110N / MX-2610N can store FAX data users want to save on the HDD of MFP.
Data Backup (Mirroring Kit) (New!) Data handling has been enhanced on the MX-3610N / MX-3110N / MX-2610N, for example users can use the MFP’s HDD as NAS and share/edit the document filing data. The optional Mirroring Kit is a second hard drive which enables data back up of those files stored on the HDD.
(saddle stitch finisher) Thanks to this flexibility in finishing option, plus excellent output quality, the MX-3610N / MX-3110N / MX-2610N can be used for many types of document, from reports and records to training materials, not to mention leaflets, mail drops or posters.
Remote Access Front Panel The control panel for most MFPs is fixed, making it difficult for some people to use the MFP. To combat this, Sharp has developed the Remote Front Panel which shows the full operation panel on a PC as it is on the MFP, making it easy to control remotely.
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However, as for conventional models, some settings can be made only from Web page and the screen of the system settings. From MX-3610N / MX-3110N / MX-2610N, number of settings that can be made is almost same from operation panel and Web page.
Multi-layered Security Solutions The MX-3610N / MX-3110N / MX-2610N employs Sharp’s unsurpassed expertise in security to ensure that your data remains safe; whoever has access to your MFP. Secure data during communications with the MFP HTTPS / SSL / IPsec network data encryption ...
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Users can restore the system-set value to the factory default state and can delete the data such as address book data, job log, or data in document filing folders stored in MX-3610N / MX-3110N / MX-2610N by themselves by pressing the “Initialize Private Data/Data in the Machine”...
There are so many different environments and systems in use in today’s office that an MFP needs to be compatible with as many as possible. The MX-3610N / MX-3110N / MX-2610N have been developed with this in mind. Sharp is a gold-level member of the SAP ®...
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*) The Remote Operation feature will allow users to access depending on the system settings for the Remote Operation at the MFP side. Note: MX-3610N / MX-3110N / MX-2610N currently have limited support for SRDM due to lack of bitmap image of MFP...
Competitive Comparison The competitive analysis is designed to promote the features of the MX-3610N / MX-3110N / MX-2610N in terms of their competitive advantages. Content Items and Order: Sharp MX-3610N / MX-3110N / MX-2610N Vs. Canon iR-ADVANCE C2030i ...
Specifications Basic Specifications Base Engine MX-3610N MX-3110N MX-2610N Simplex to Simplex 36 ppm 31 ppm 26 ppm (A4) Photoconductor type OPC(Diameter: Black φ 30 mm, Colour: φ 30 mm x3) Record method Electronic Photo (Laser) Development method Dry-Type Dual-Component magnetic brush development...
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Noise Emission MX-3610N: 75 dB Sound power level L MX-3110N: 76 dB MX-2610N: 73 dB Power Consumption Maximum rated power consumption 1.84 kW (200 to 240 V) MX-3610N: 3.0 kWh TEC value specified by New MX-3110N: 2.3 kWh International Energy Star MX-2610N: 2.0 kWh...
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Paper Input Details on Tray 1 (feeding 500 sheets) Paper size A3, B4, A4, A4R, B5, B5R, A5R, 8K,16K,16KR Changing of paper size Switched by users Paper type setting Default paper size setting Paper type/weight Plain paper: 60 – 105 g/m , Heavy Paper 106 –...
Peripheral D evices specifications Stand with 500-Sheet Paper Drawer (MX-DE12) Paper sizes A3, B4, A4, A4R, B5, B5R, A5R, 8K,16K, 16KR Paper type/weight Plain paper: 60 - 105 g/m Heavy paper: 106 - 209 g/m Paper capacity 500 sheets (80 g/m Plain paper, pre-printed paper (not including backing papers), recycled paper, Paper types letterhead, pre-punched paper, coloured paper, and heavy paper.
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Exit Tray Unit (MX-TR12) Tray capacity 100 sheets with 80 g/m Ejected paper size/ Type Any paper except envelope, tab paper, and glossy paper Dimensions W 492 x D 416 x H 113 mm Weight Approx. 1.06 kg Exit Tray Cabinet Unit (MX-TU12) Inner Finisher (MX-FN17) Ejectable paper size A3W, A3, B4, A4, A4R, B5, B5R, A5R, Envelope...
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Saddle Finisher (MX-FN10) Ejectable paper size A3W, A3, B4, A4, A4R, B5, B5R, A5R, Envelope (Monarch / Com-10 / DL / C5) Thin paper: 55 – 59 g/m Paper type/weight Plain paper: 60 - 105 g/m Heavy paper: 106 – 256 g/m Mode type Non-stapled, stapled, saddle stitch/ bi-folding Paper sizes allowed for offset...
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XPS Expansion Kit (MX-PUX1) CD-ROM Packaged items Installation manual (Described the product key information) Included software in the XPS driver CD-ROM Installer Expansion Memory Board (MX-SM10) Memory Module DDR2-SODIMM Number of Pins Memory Amount 1 GB Parity Check Non-ECC Fax Expansion Kit (MX-FX11) Bundled Items Fax box/ Modular cord/ Connect parts/ CE Document sheet Outer colour...
Functions Copy Function Colour MX-3610N: 5.2 seconds MX-3610N: 6.8 seconds First copy (original cover) MX-3110N: 5.8 seconds MX-3110N: 7.9 seconds MX-2610N: 5.9 seconds MX-2610N: 8.1 seconds * Best achieved time based on A4 copy, long-edge feeding from 1 paper drawer, when machine is ready, without Auto Colour Mode and Auto Colour Selection.
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Copy Function Yes (Deletion inside/outside specified range, Switching CL from BW print of Preview function each specified page) Notification sound of Yes (Support by soft-SW) finished copy job Stop copy when no original Yes (Support by soft-SW) Number of copies setting according to page (Number Support by function flow of copies setting of each...
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Copy Function Filing Proof copy Original count Yes (Same width + Different width) Can be combined with the AMS/ APS Mixed original function. Slow scan Skip blank page Yes (Supported with DF and original glass) Repeat layout Yes (I ndeterminate size and photo repeat) Book divide Move...
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Print by file setup on Setting and direct printing of a file on network through Web page [Web Submit Web page. (See (3) above) Print] The function enables the printout of a multiple number ROPM of copies in one RIP processing. RIP processing must be allowed during printing.
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Choice of CMYK simulation is as follows. 1. Default 2. Japan Colour 3. SWOP 4. Euroscale 5. Custom CMYK simulation The operation when “Default” is selected is the same as the MX-2700 / 2300. Custom profile can upload by Web setting. Notation of driver is Custom.
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Function to prevent outline of character from dropping Trapping out black colour. This is used to sharpen an image or make it softer. Sharpness 5 steps (Sharp: 2 steps, Soft: 2 steps) Custom image Custom image can be registered and stored into MFP registration through printer driver.
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Image Send Function Sub Mode Scan to E-mail/ Scan to FTP server*/ Scan to SMB*/ Scan to Desktop/ Scan to Scanner USB memory * Possible to hyperlink. Internet Fax/ Direct SMTP Mode Scanner Internet Fax/Direct SMTP Fax B/W: TIFF, PDF, PDF/A, Encrypted PDF, XPS B/W: Colour/Grayscale: Colour...
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Specification of Addresses Mode Scanner Internet Fax/Direct SMTP Fax One-touch Group key Direct address Selection from LDAP server Entry from externally-connected keyboard Address setting <Direct address setting mode> e-mail Internet Fax (including Direct SMTP) ...
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Disable registration using the network scanner tool Disable Resend on Fax/Image Send mode Disable selection from the address book Disable direct entry Disabling PC-Internet FAX sending Disabling PC- FAX sending --- Specification of Multiple Addresses Mode Scanner Internet Fax Direct SMTP Fax Broadcast Yes (E-mail/ FTP/ Desktop/ SMB) (500 destinations) Sequential broadcast...
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Fax destination Also support broadcast confirmation transmission of One-touch Erase Yes(Edge/ Side only) (Edge/Edge+ Centre/Centre/Side) Original count Deletion of transmission record Deletion address from group which has already registered. Reception Function Mode Scanner Internet Fax Direct SMTP Fax Automatic reception Manual reception Yes (Direct SMTP: No) Switching from manual...
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Inbound Routing (Forwarding received data of Internet Fax / Fax to a network address) Formats PDF, Single TIFF, Multi TIFF, XPS File name setting when inbound routing (Attached TSI information) Destinations E-mail, FTP, SMB, Desktop, Fax, Internet-Fax Information about the MFP that transfers the data is added to the transferred data...
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Other Functions Scanner Internet Fax Direct SMTP Fax Timer transmission Timer output Polling reception Up to 100 registrations allowed with bulletin board, confidential and relay broadcast all Polling memory combined. (Free area: 1 registration) Setting of the number of transmission: 1 / no limit. Own number sending Sender selection Page number print...
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Transmission Method Mode Scanner Internet Fax Direct SMTP Fax 2 seconds level (super G3 / JBIG) Transmission time 6 seconds level (G3 ECM) 33.6 kbps -> 2.4 kbps Modem speed Auto-fallback Intercommunication Super G3 / G3 General line (PSTN), Independent business line Communication line (PBX), F-Net SEGA: R-key for PBX...
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Registration-Related Setting Mode Scanner Internet Fax Direct SMTP Fax Memory box registration Up to 18 characters in full name and half size 1,000 (user registration Reply-To registration from Web) 1 sender (up to 20 characters): Only one sender is registered, and I-Fax/Fax addresses or phone numbers are registered in the Sender Registration name part.
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PC-Fax / PC-I-Fax Functions Windows 2000 Windows XP Home Edition Windows XP Professional Windows Server 2003 Supported OS Windows Server 2008 Windows Vista Windows 7 Mac 10.5-10.5.8, 10.6-10.6.5 USB 2.0 Interface 10/100BASE-TX, 1000Base-T Communications protocol LPR/lp, Port9100(RAW), IPP, USB2.0 Yes (with Fax equipped) PC-Fax Send Maximum of 64 digits for Fax number (including sub-address and passcode) Yes (Necessary options: I-Fax expansion kit)