Features
- Engineered for Performance
- Powerful 800 MHz true multitasking full-color document system
- Large, high resolution touch-screen color display with graphical navigation
- Standard 150-sheet duplex single pass document feeder with color Scan2™ technology is only available with the MX-4101N and MX-5001N.
- Network ready PCL®6/PCL5c printing system with direct print function and available Postscript® 3TM and Windows® XPS options
- Retractable keyboard for easy data entry
- Remote Front Panel
- Front panel USB port
- Gigabit Ethernet
- Image Preview and Thumbnail view
- ImageSEND function scans documents at up to 70 images per minute in both black and color (only available on the MX-4101N and MX-5100N, not available on the MX-4100N).
- On-board paper storage capacity for up to 5,600 sheets with options
- Supports Sharp’s latest award-winning multi-level document and network security suite, which conforms to the new IEEE-2600™ 2008 security standard for MFP devices
- Advanced web-based device management with on-board user manuals
- High-Quality Network Printing In Both Color and B&W
- 1200 x 1200 dpi resolution
- Standard PCL6/PCL5c Emulation and optional PS3
- Professional, ultra-crisp documents with features like cover page printing, overlay print and pamphlet print
- Easy-to-use print drivers
- Award-Winning Network Scanning
- ImageSEND feature enables users to scan documents to up to seven different destinations, including USB Memory Devices, Network Folders, and more!
- Send-to-Group function allows users to send a mixed group broadcast to E-mail, Fax, and Internet Fax in a single operation.
- With Send-to-USB feature, you can quickly scan documents to a USB memory device in popular formats such as TIFF, JPEG, PDF, and Encrypted PDF (some features require optional equipment).
- Versatile Application Integration
- ImageSEND feature enables users to scan documents up to seven different destinations, including USB Memory Devices, Network Folders, and more!
- Send-to-Group function allows users to send a mixed group broadcast to E-mail, Fax, and Internet Fax in a single operation.
- With Send-to-USB feature, you can quickly scan documents to a USB memory device.
- Optional B/W Fax and Internet Fax
- Super G3 fax module offers advanced features such as automatic stapled/copied receptions.
- Inbound Fax Routing converts fax messages to E-mail
- Sharp’s innovative PC fax driver enables users to send fax documents right from their desktop.
- Optional B/W Internet expansion kit
Specification Summary
| Main Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Account Control | Up to 1,000 users. Supports user-number authentication (on device), login name/password (on device) or login name/password (on device via LDAP). |
| Auto Duplexing | Standard |
| Auto Switching | Yes |
| Base Engine Description | MX4100_4101_5001N_Controller_801 |
| Bypass Tray | Yes |
| Card Shot Feature | Yes |
| Color Modes | Auto Color Selection (ACS), Full Color Mode, Monochrome (B/W), 2 Color Mode, Single Color mode |
| Compression Type – Fax | JBIG, MMR, MR, MH |
| Compression Type – Scan Documents | Monochrome Scanning: Uncompressed, G3 (MH), G4 (MR/MMR) Color/Grayscale: JPEG (high, middle, low) Internet Fax mode: MH/MMR (option) |
| Continuous Copy | Max. 999 copies |
| Copy/Print Speed | 50 ppm B&W / Color (8 1/2″ x 11″) |
| Copy Features | Scan-Once Print-Many, electronic sorting, offset-stacking, Auto Color Sensing (ACS), Auto Paper Sensing (APS), Auto Magnification Sensing (AMS), auto tray switching, rotation copy, reserve copy, tandem copy, book copy, margin shift, tab-paper insertion, edge erase, center erase, dual page copy, cover pages, insert pages, OHP insertion, job build, card shot, multi-page enlargement, reverse image, black-white reversal, centering, proof copy, 2-in-1/4-in1, pamphlet, photo repeat, document filing, account management, job programs, date/character/page stamp (color). |
| Copy Method | Dry electrostatic transfer/Dual component developer/Magnetic brush development/OPC drums/Heat Roller fusing/Xenon lamp exposure |
| Copy Size | Min. 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″, Max. 11″ x 17″ |
| Display Type | 8.5 Color Touch Panel |
| Document Management | Yes |
| Drum Type | OPC |
| Electronic Sorting | 80 GB; 38GB for document filing system and electronic sorting |
| ENERGY STAR® | Yes |
| Exposure Modes | Modes: Automatic Text, Text/Photo, Text/Printed-Photo, Printed-Photo, Photo, Map, Light Original, Pale-Color document. Settings: auto or 9 step manual. |
| Firmware Management | Flash ROM with USB and network update capability |
| First Copy Out Time2 | Platen Glass: 5.9 sec color/4.1 sec black; Doc. Feeder: 15.2 sec color/8.8 sec black |
| Functions3 | Copy, print, network print, network scan, document filing |
| Grayscale | 256 gradations/2 levels (monochrome) |
| Hard Disk Drive | 80-GB HDD; 38-GB for Document Filing System and Electronic Sorting |
| Interface Type | RJ-45 Ethernet connection; 10/100 BaseT; USB 2.0 |
| Job Build | Yes |
| Job Programs | 48 combined |
| Ledger | Yes |
| Letter / Legal | Yes |
| Magnification | 25_400_ RSPF_DSPF_25_2004 |
| Max. Jobs in Memory | Up to 94 |
| Max. Paper Weight | 110 lb. index |
| Memory | Standard 512 MB (copier); 1 GB (Printer/Network Scanning) Memory |
| MFP Type | Color Multifunction Digital Document System |
| Network Interface | RJ-45 Ethernet connection, 10/100/1000 BaseT |
| Network Protocols | TCP/IP (IPv4, IPv6, IPSEC) SSL (HTTP, IPP, FTP), SNMPv3, 802.1x for Windows and Unix. LPD and LPR for UNIX. IPX/SPX® (Novell environments). EtherTalk® and NetBEUI. AppleTalk® for Macintosh® environments. |
| Network Security | IP/MAC address filtering, protocol filtering, port management, user authentication and document administration |
| Offset Stacking | Standard |
| Operating Systems | Windows® 98/ME, NT 4.0, XP, 2003/2008 Server, Vista, Novell® Netware® 3x, 4x, 5x, Mac® OS 9, OSX (including 10.5.1), Sun® OS 4.1x, Solaris® 2x, Unix®, Linux® and Citrix® (Metaframe, Presentation Server 4, 4.5) and Windows Terminal Services. |
| Optional Power Filter | AR-D5143NT |
| Options | MX-DEX8 Stand/1 x 500 Sheet Paper Drawer, MX-DEX9 Stand/2 x 500 Sheet Paper Drawer, MX-50ABD Rolling Cabinet Base, MX-LCX1 Large Capacity Tray (requires MX-DEX8 or MX-DEX9), MX-FNX9 Inner Finisher, MX-FN10 Saddle Stitch Finisher, MX-FN11 4K Stacking Finisher, MX-RBX3 Paper Pass Unit (Required for MX-FN10 or MX-FN11), MX-PNX1B 3 Hole Punch Unit (for Inner Finisher), MX-PNX5B 3 Hole Punch (for Saddle Stitch Finisher), MX-PNX6B Punch Unit (for 4K Stacking Finisher), MX-TRX2 Exit Tray Unit, MX-PKX1 Postscript 3 kit, MX-PUX1 XPS Expansion Kit (Requires MX-SHP1GBXPS), MX-SHP1GBXPS 1GB Memory Upgrade (Required for MX-PUX1), MX-EBX3 Enhanced Scanner Compression Kit, MX-FWX1 Internet Fax kit, MX-FXX2 Fax Expansion Kit, AR-PF1 Bar Code Font kit, MX-AMX1 Application Integration Module, MX-AMX2 Application Communication Module, MX-AMX3 External Accounting Module, MX-FR11U Data Security Kit (commercial version) |
| Original Feed System | 150 Sheet DSPF with Original Size Detection |
| Originals | Sheets and bond documents |
| Original Size | Max 11″ x 17″ |
| Output Capacity | Main Output Tray (top) 500 Sheets (face down); Optional Exit Tray (right one side) 100 Sheets (face down) |
| Paper Feed System5 | Standard: (2) 500-sheet drawers (letter/legal/ledger/statement) and 100-sheet bypass tray (letter/legal/ledger/statement/envelope).2 Optional: (1) 500-sheet paper drawer (letter/legal/ledger/statement size) or (2) 500-sheet paper drawers (letter/legal/ledger/statement size)and 3500-sheet large capacity tray (letter size). |
| Paper Type | Paper drawers: 16 lb. bond -110 lb. index, large capacity tray: 16-28 lb. bond. Other paper types include plain, pre-printed, recycled, pre-punched, letterhead and color paper. Bypass Tray: 16-28 lb. bond(plain paper), 13-16 lb. bond (thin paper), 110-140 lb. index (heavy paper), 20-24 lb. bond (Monarch/Com-10 envelope), tab paper (letter size only). Other types include label paper, gloss paper, pre-printed, recycled, pre-punched, letterhead, color paper and OHP film. |
| Power Consumption | Maximum 1524W or less |
| Resolution (copy mode) | Scan: 600 dpi; Copy Output: 600 dpi |
| RoHS | Yes |
| Software | Sharpdesk™ desktop document management software (1 user license) |
| Supplies | MX-50NTBA Black Toner Cartridge, MX-31NTCA Cyan Toner Cartridge, MX-31NTMA Magenta Toner Cartridge, MX-31NTYA Yellow Toner Cartridge, MX-31NVBA Black Developer, MX-31NVSA Cyan/Magenta/Yellow Developer. MX-31NRSA Drum |
| Warm-Up Time6 | 140 seconds or less |
| Web-based Management | Yes |
| Zoom Range | 25 – 400% in 1% increments (DSPF 25%-200%) |
| Printing System | |
|---|---|
| Direct Printing7 | File Types: TIFF, JPEG, PCL, PRN, TXT, PDF, Encrypted PDF, High Compression PDF, Postscript and XPS1 Methods: FTP,Web page, E-mail and USB memory |
| Fonts | 80 outline fonts |
| Network Operating Systems | Windows® 98/ME, NT 4.0, XP, 2003/2008 Server, Vista™, Novell® Netware® 3x, 4x, 5x, MAC® OS 9, OSX (including 10.5.1), Sun9, OSX (including 10.5.1), Sun® OS 4.1x, Solaris® 2x, Unix®, Linux® and Citrix® OS 4.1x, Solaris® 2x, Unix®, Linux® and Citrix® (Metaframe, Presentation Server 4, 4.5) and Windows Terminal Services |
| Page Description Language | PCL®6/PCL5c Compatible, Optional Postscript 3, Optional XPS |
| Print Drivers | Windows® 98,Windows Me,Windows NT® 4 (with SP5 or later), Windows 2000,Windows Server® 2003,Windows Server 2008,Windows XP,Windows XP x64,Windows Server x64,Windows Vista™, Windows Vista x64, MAC OS®, 9.2.2, OSX (including 10.2.8, 10.3.9, 10.4.11, 10.5-10.5.1), all Mac PPD |
| Print Features | Continuous printing, duplex printing, pamphlet printing, N-up printing, image rotation, different cover page/last page, transparency inserts, tab printing, carbon copy print mode, fit-to-page, poster print, margin shift, mirror image, watermarks, overlay, confidential print, confidential batch print, print hold, proof print, bypass printing, job priority printing, print job control, tandem printing and direct printing (Note: some features not available on certain print drivers). |
| Printing Protocols | LPR, IPP, IPPS, PAP, RawTCP (port 9100), FTP and Novell Pserver/Rprinter |
| Document Scanning | |
|---|---|
| Broadcasting – Document Scanning | Yes |
| Image Formats | Monochrome: TIFF, PDF, Encrypted PDF, XPS. Color: Grayscale, Color, TIFF, JPG, PDF, Encrypted PDF, High Compression PDF, XPS. |
| Scan capability (color/B&W) | Color, Monochrome, Grayscale |
| Scan Destinations (number) | 999 |
| Scan Destination type | E-mail, Desktop, FTP, Folder (SMB), USB, Internet fax (option), Super G3 fax (option) |
| Scan Resolution Settings | 100 dpi, 200 dpi, 300 dpi, 400 dpi, 600 dpi |
| Scan Speed | RSPF Copy: Up to 50 IPM (Black) @ 600 x 400 dpi; 36 IPM (color) @ 600 x 600 dpi / DSPF Copy: Up to 70 IPM (black) @600 x 300 dpi; 41 IPM (color) @ 600 x 600 dpi. RSPF Scan: Up to 50 IPM @ 200 x 200 dpi / DSPF Scan: Up to 70 IPM @ 200 x 200 dpi. |
| TWAIN Compatibility | Yes |
| Finishing | |
|---|---|
| Hole Punching | Optional |
| Saddle Stitch Finisher | Optional |
| Saddle Stitch Function | Optional |
| Stapler / Finisher | Optional |
| Staple Sheet Capacity | 50 |
| Super G3 Fax | |
|---|---|
| Auto Dialing | Up to 999 destinations (combined with scan destinations) |
| Broadcasting – Super G3 Fax | Yes |
| Fax Features | Quick on-line transmission, direct transmission, F-Code transmission/reception, rotate transmission, anti-junk fax reception, automatically staple received faxes, secure fax release, out of paper memory reception, auto redial, duplex reception transaction reports, activity reports and PC fax |
| Fax Kit | Optional |
| Fax Memory | 8mb (exclusive) |
| Group Dialing Destinations | Up to 500 |
| Inbound Routing | Optional |
| Long Length Originals | Up to 31.5″ (for transmission) |
| Modem/Speed8 | 33.6 KBPS / Approximately 2 seconds with JBIG9 |
| One Touch Destinations | Up to 999 destinations (combined with scan destinations) |
| Options | |
|---|---|
| Data Security Kit | Optional |
| Network Expansion Kit | Standard |
| Additional Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Weight | Approx. 263 lbs. (RSPF base model) |
Downloads
| Drivers | Download Here |
| Brochure | Download Here |
| Manual | Download Here |


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