Sharp MX-5500N

Key Features

  • 55-ppm B&W and 41-ppm Color networked digital MFP
  • Paper capacity maximum: 6,600 sheets
  • 150-sheet Reversing Single Pass Feeder with Duplexing
  • Standard 3,100 sheet paper capacity
  • Electronic Sorting with Offset Stacking
  • Powerful 1 GHz true Multitasking Color document system
  • Advanced image stabilization provides high quality images

Product Overview

Especially designed for high-speed workgroups, the MX-5500N can easily handle the needs of a large office with its ability to copy, print and network scan in both black & white or color. Standard features include a 1 GHz multi-tasking controller, Color Scan2™ technology and a large, color display with customizable “short-cut” keys to get your jobs done fast. You’ll also have great control with integrated user authentication, secure document filing, authority groups for feature access as well as easy web-based device management. The MX-5500N’s high-volume paper handling capabilities and optional finishing features help make a great impression as well as save time and labor. Software options include our latest innovation, Sharp OSA® Technology and a comprehensive security offering to boost productivity where electronic information is distributed.

Features

  • Sharp’s Newest Features
    • Performance-driven 1 GHz Multi-tasking Controller with optional EFI controller to match any environment
    • Versatile application integration with Sharp’s Open Systems Architecture enables users to access network applications right from the LCD panel.
    • Sharp’s award-winning network friendliness and MFP Security offerings
    • Integrated LDAP and User Authentication for secure access
    • Customizable, icon-driven 10.4″ color touch screen display
    • One-touch ImageSEND™ facilitates scans to USB devices, network folders, email and more.
    • Standard 150-sheet Duplexing Document Feeder with Color Scan2
    • Large 6,600 maximum on-board paper supply (3,100-sheet standard)
    • Efficient Cardshot, Page Stamp and Tandem Copy features
    • Built-in PCL6/PCL5c printing with Direct Printing and PostScript 3 option
    • Standard 80 GB Hard disk drive allows spooling and greater Document Filing
    • Advanced web-based Device Management and on-board user manuals
    • Optional external keyboard for enhanced convenience
    • Environmentally focused; ENERGY STAR®1 and RoHS compliant
    • Optional Finishing, Page Inserter and Hole-punch accessories to reduce paper handling and increase productivity
    • A choice of large-capacity paper trays for high-volume workgroups
    • Optimized Fax options include PC Faxing and Inbound Routing.
    • My Sharp web-based 24/7 training
  • High-Quality Network Printing In Both Color and B&W
    • 600 x 600 dpi color output
    • 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 Email, 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.
  • Versatile Application Integration
    • The MX series supports Sharp’s Open Systems Architecture (Sharp OSA), which streamlines document workflow and enhances productivity by allowing users to have bi-directional interaction with network applications right from the MX-Series LCD panel.
    • Sharp’s OSA uses industry-standard network protocols such as XML and SOAP.
    • Interact with critical business applications such as Enterprise Resource Planning software, workflow applications, and more!
  • Integrated B/W Fax and Internet Fax
    • Optional Super G3 fax module offers advanced features such as automatic stapled/copied receptions.
    • Inbound Fax Routing converts fax messages to Email.
    • Sharp’s innovative PC fax driver enables users to send fax documents right from their desktop.
    • Optional B/W Internet expansion kit
  • Leading-Edge Security Features
    • Several levels of network and data security to restrict access sensitive information
    • Confidential Print requires PIN code to print queued document, safeguarding against unauthorized viewing.
    • User Authentication protects network against unauthorized email communication.
    • IP/MAC Address Filtering restricts network access to the unit
    • Data Security Kit protects data with encryption and sanitizes memory by overwriting the encrypted document data.

    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 High-speed color multifunction digital document system; 1 GHz multi-tasking controller; 80 GB HDD with document filing; PCL5c/PCL6 network printing/scanning, Scan2 single-pass duplexing feeder, auto duplex, 3,100-sheet standard paper capacity
    Bypass Tray Capacity: 100 sheets (letter, legal, ledger, statement, 12″x18″ & envelope size). Categories: Plain paper (16-28 lb. Bond / 60-105 gsm), Heavy paper (28-56 lb. Bond / 90-110 Index / 106-209 gsm), Envelope (20-24 lb. bond / Monarch / Com-10), Tab paper (letter only). Other types include label stock, gloss paper, pre-printed, recycled, pre-punched, letterhead, color, and OHP film.
    Card Shot Feature Yes
    Color Modes Auto Color Selection (ACS), Full Color Mode, Monochrome (B/W), 2 Color Mode, Single Color mode
    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
    Controller Type PCL6/PCL5c compatible, optional PS3, Fiery
    Copy/Print Speed 55 ppm B&W / 41 ppm color (8 1/2″ x 11″ Lateral Feed, Standard Resolution)
    Copy Features Scan-once Print-many (Electronic Sorting), Offset-stacking, Auto Color Selection (ACS), Auto Paper Selection (APS), Auto Magnification Selection (AMS), Auto Tray Switching, Rotation Copy, Job Reservation, 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, Mirror Image, B/W Reversal, Centering, Proof Copy, 2-in-1, 4-in-1, Pamphlet, Photo Repeat, Multi-page Enlargement, Document Filing, Account Management, Job Programs, Stamp Mode (Date / Text / Page B&W / Color)
    Copy Method Dry electrostatic transfer/Dual component developer/Magnetic brush development/OPC drums/Heat Roller fusing/Xenon lamp exposure
    Copy Size Input: Min. 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″, Max. 11″ x 17″ Output: Envelopes, Letter, Letter-R, Legal, Ledger & 12″ x 18″
    Developer System Magnetic brush development
    Display Type LCD
    Document Management Sharpdesk desktop document management software (One user license)
    Drum Type Organic Photo Conductor
    Electronic Sorting Yes
    ENERGY STAR® Yes
    Exposure Modes Modes: Text, Text/Photo, Text/Printed-Photo, Photo Settings: Auto exposure control or 9 step manual exposure
    Firmware Management Flash ROM with USB and network update capability
    First Copy Out Time1 Platen glass: 4.5 seconds B&W; 8.4 seconds color
    Fixed Zoom Range 25% to 400% (1% increments and 9 presets; DSPF 25%-200%)
    Functions2 Copy, print, network print, network scan, document filing
    Fusing System Heat rollers
    Grayscale 256 gradations/2 levels (monochrome)
    Hard Disk Drive 80-GB HDD, Document Filing: 40 GB, Main/Custom: up to 4,200 pages or 3,000 files, Quick Folders: up to 1,400 pages or 1,000 files
    Imaging Method Laser
    Interface Type Ethernet connection; 10/100 BaseT; USB 2.0
    Job Programs 48 (combined) with up to 94 max jobs in memory
    Ledger Yes
    Letter / Legal Yes
    Memory Standard 1 GB (copier); 896 MB (printer/network scanning)
    MFP Type Console, multi-function high-speed workgroup color document system
    Network Protocols TCP/IP for Windows and Unix environments including HTTPS, IPPS, FTPS, SNMP(v3), POP3S, SMTPS, IPX/SPX for Novell environments and EtherTalk 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, Windows ME, Windows XP, Windows XP x64, NT4.0 (with SP5 or later),Windows 2000, Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista, Windows Vista x64, Unix®, Novell®, Netware® 3x/4x/5x,MAC OS 9x, MAC® OSX
    Optional Power Filter Yes
    Options MX-LCX2 Large Capacity Tray (LTR), MX-LCX3 Large Capacity Tray (LTR, LGL, LDGR, 12″ x 18″), MX-FNX3 Finisher, MX-FNX4 Saddle Stitch Finisher, MX-RBX2 Paper Pass Unit, MX-PNX2B Punch Unit, MX-CFX1 Inserter, MX-PKX1 PS3 Expansion Kit, MX-FWX1 Internet Fax Kit, MX-FXX1 Facsimile Expansion Kit, AR-PF1 Bar Code Font Kit, MX-256USB External USB Flash Drive Memory, MX-AMX1 Application Integration Module, MX-AMX2 Application Communication Module, MX-AMX3 External Accounting Kit, MX-FRX3U Data Security Kit (commercial version), MX-USX1 Sharpdesk 1 license; Extra License (1 User), MX-USX5 Sharpdesk Extra License (5 Users), MX-US10 Sharpdesk Extra License (10 Users), MX-US50 Sharpdesk Extra License (50 Users), MX-USA0 Sharpdesk Extra License (100 Users)
    Original Feed System 150-sheet duplex single pass feeder (DSPF) with Scan2 Technology
    Originals Sheet, bound documents
    Original Size Max 11″ x 17″
    Original Feed System Duplex Single Pass; 150-sheet capacity (using 20 lb. bond), Sizes: 5 ½” x 8 ½ “, 8 ½” x 11″, 8 ½” x 11″ R, 8 ½” x 14″, 11″ x 17″, (13-34 lb. bond)
    Output Capacity Main output tray (top) 250 sheets (face down)(option), Standard: Right-side tray 100 sheets (face down)
    Paper Feed System3 Standard (Tray 1 & 2): 2,000-sheet double drawer, Standard: (Tray 3) 500-sheet drawers (adjustable up to 12″ x 18″ ), Standard: (Tray 4) 500-sheet drawers (adjustable up to 12″ x 18″ ), Standard: 100-sheet bypass tray (adjustable up to 12″ x 18″ ), Tray Option 1: 3,500-sheet Letter tray, Tray Option 2: 3,000-sheet Tray (LTR,LGL,LDGR, 12″ x 18″)
    Paper Type Paper drawers: 1 & 2: 16-28 lb. bond paper, Paper drawers: 3 & 4: 16 lb. bond–110 lb. index paper, Other paper types include plain, pre-printed, recycled, pre-punched, letterhead and color paper.
    Power Consumption Approx. Max: 1.8k, Lower Power mode; 320W, Sleep Mode; 13W
    Power Source AC 100-127 VAC, 60 HZ, 20 Amps
    Resolution (copy mode) Scan: 600 dpi; Copy Output: 600 dpi
    RoHS Yes
    Software Sharpdesk™ desktop document management software (1 user license)
    Supplies MX-70NTBA Black Toner Cartridge, MX-70NTCA Cyan Toner Cartridge, MX-70NTMA Magenta Toner Cartridge, MX-70NTYA Yellow Toner Cartridge, MX-70NVBA Black Developer, MX-70NVSA Cyan/Magenta/Yellow Developer, MX-70NRBA Drum (Black), MX-27NRSA Drum (Color)
    Warm-Up Time4 360 seconds or less
    Web-based Management Yes
    Printing System
    Direct Printing5 File Types: TIFF, JPEG, PCL, TXT, PDF, Encrypted PDF, and PS (PS Expansion Kit required) Methods: FTP, Web page, Email and USB memory
    Network Operating Systems Windows® 98, Windows ME, Windows XP, NT4.0 (with SP5 or later),Windows 2000, Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista, Unix®, Novell®, Netware® 3x/4x/5x,MAC OS 9x, MAC® OSX
    Page Description Language PCL6/PCL5c compatible, optional PS3
    Print Drivers Windows 98/ME, 2000, XP, 2003 Server, MAC OS 9, OSX (including 10.4) PPD only
    Printer Expansion Kit Standard
    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, fit-to-page, poster print, margin shift, mirror image, watermarks, overlay, confidential print, confidential batch print, print hold, proof print, bypass printing, job priority, job control, tandem printing and direct printing (Note: some features not available on certain print drivers)
    Printing Protocols LPR, IPP, PAP, Raw TCP (port 9100), FTP, Novell NDS/ Pserver/Rprinter
    Resolution (print mode) 1,200 dpi monochrome, 600 DPI, 300 DPI2
    RIP-Once Print-Many Yes
    Utility Software Print driver, Printer Status Monitor, Printer Administration Utility
    Document Scanning
    Broadcasting – Document Scanning Yes
    Image Formats JPEG, TIFF, Optional PDF
    Scan capability (color/B&W) Color, B&W
    Scan Destinations (number) 999
    Scan Destination type Scan-to- email/desktop/FTP
    Scan Resolution Settings 200 dpi, 300 dpi, 600 dpi
    Finishing
    Hole Punching Optional
    Inserter Optional
    Mail Bin Sorter 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)
    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 Forwards received fax data to Email
    Long Length Originals Up to 31.5″ (for transmission)
    Modem/Speed6 33.6 KBPS / Approximately 2 seconds with JBIG7
    One Touch Destinations Up to 999 destinations (combined with scan destinations) and up to 500 Groups
    Options
    Data Security Kit Optional
    Network Expansion Kit Standard
    Additional Specifications
    Weight Approx. 463 lbs. (base model)

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