Small Business up to 30 cpm

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

Environmentally Friendly Colour Multi-Function Product for Advanced Security and Productivity.

Model:
MX2300N

Inner Finisher MXFNX1
2 Drawer stand MXDEX2

Packed with original, leading-edge technologies, the compact MX-2300N all-in-one colour MFP from Sharp is designed to take your business further.

Excellent quality for copy/print jobs at maximum speed of 23 pages-a-minute for both colour and B/W documents allows you to get impressive colour output every time without ever sacrificing speed.  A user-friendly design featuring an 8.1 inch H-VGA touch-screen control panel ensures that anyone can take full advantage of its advanced features.  Whats more, Sharp's industry-leading multi-layered security solutions provide heightened information security to meet today's growing demands to protect important corporate management resources such as intellectual property.  And with the MX-2300N's integrated document management system, your office workflow will reach a whole new level of innovation and efficiency. 

Key Features:

  • Environment and User-Friendly
  • Breathtaking Image Quality
  • Industry-Leading Security Solutions
  • Productive Output
  • All-in-One Full-Colour MFP
  • Sharp's One-of-a-Kind Features

Copying and Network Printing

  • Super-Efficient Colour and B/W Output
  • Productive Collated Output from Memory
  • Built-in Stackless Duplex Module and RSPF
  • Job Build for Large-Volume Scanning
  • Automated Job Finishing
  • Large Paper Capacity
  • Proof Copying or Printing
  • Network Tandem Function
  • High-Quality Imaging with New Toner
  • Auto Colour Selection
  • USB Memory Direct Print
  • Versatile Paper Handling
  • Image Editing Functions
  • Enhanced Sharp Auto Colour Mode
  • Various Copy/Print Applications
  • Network-Ready: Supports Most Office Environments

Network Scanning

  • A3 Colour Network Scanning
  • LDAP Compatibility for Network Scanning
  • Easy Text Entry
  • Five-Way Distribution of Scanned Files
  • TWAIN Support

Document Filing

  • Document Management on the Hard Disk
  • Easy Access to Stored Files
  • Quick Filing
  • Advanced Filing Function

Faxing

  • High-Speed Operation
  • Automated Fax Finishing
  • Duplex Transmission and Reception
  • PC-Fax/PC-Internet Fax
  • Internet Fax
  • Multi Access Function

Security

  • Industry-Leading Multi-Layered Security
  • Data Security Kit
  • Encrypted PDF with Password Protection
  • Document Control Function
  • IP/MAC Address Filtering
  • Print Hold and Confidential Print
  • Secure Socket Layer
  • User Authentication

Environment & User-Friendly

  • Environmentally Conscious Supplies
  • Compact Size
  • Integrated Web-Based Device Management
  • Network Utility Software
  • Device Cloning
  • Universal Design
  • Environmentally Conscious Design
  • Sharp OSA (Open Systems Architecture)
  • 8.1-Inch Touch-Screen LCD
  • Job Status Screen
  • Customisable keys on the LCD Control Panel

Available Peripherals include

  • MXFNX1: Inner Finisher
  • MXFNX2: Saddle-stitch Finisher
  • MXPNX1A/B/C/D: 2/3/4/4-wide Hole Punch Module for MXFNX1
  • ARPN1A/B/C/D: 2/3/4/4-wide Hole Punch Module for MXFNX2
  • MXRBX1: Paper Pass Unit
  • MXFXX1: Fax Expansion Kit
  • MXFWX1: Internet Fax Expansion Kit
  • MXDEX1: Stand with 500-sheet Paper Drawer
  • MXDEX2: Stand with 2 x 500-sheet Paper Drawers
  • MXDKX1W: Cabinet Stand
  • MXLCX1: 3,500 sheets (A4) Large Capacity Tray
  • MXPKX1: PS3 Expansion Kit
  • MXTRX1: Exit Tray Unit
  • MXFRX1U: Data Security Kit (non CC version)
  • MXFRX1: Data Security Kit (Common Criteria validated)
  • MXAMX1: Application Integration Module
  • MXAMX2: Application Communication Module
  • MXAMX3: External Account Module
  • MXUSX1/5: Sharpdesk 1/5 License Kit
  • MXUS10/50/AO: Sharpdesk 10/50/100 License Kit
  • ARPF1: Barcode Font Kit  
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    General

     

    Type

    Desktop

    Engine speed (colour & B/W)

    Colour: max. 23 cpm/ppm; B/W: max. 23 cpm/ppm (A4, portrait)

    Paper size

    Max. A3 wide, min. A5R

    Paper capacity

    Standard: 1,100 sheets (two 500 sheet trays and 100 sheet multi-bypass tray), maximum: 5,600 sheets

    Warm-up time

    Less than 80 sec.

    Memory

    [Copier memory] Standard 768MB

     

    [Printer memory] Standard 640MB, 40GB HDD*1

    Power requirements

    230-240V AC, 50/60 Hz

    Power consumption (max.)

    1.84 kW

    Dimensions (W x D x H)

    620 x 670 x 950 mm

    Weight

    Approx. 112 kg

    Features

    Card shot, Edge/centre erase, Job build, Pre-heat/auto power shut-off modes, User authentication (200 accounts)

     

     

    Copier

     

    Original paper size

    Max. A3

    First copy time*2

    Full colour: 8.9 sec., B/W: 6.3 sec.

    Continuous copy

    Max. 999 copies

    Resolution

    Scan: 600 x 600 dpi; 600 x 300 dpi;

     

    Print: 600 x 600 dpi (all colour and B/W)

    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*3

    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, Toner save mode, Reserved copy, Job programme, Image repeat, Irregular original/paper size input, Stamps (date, character, page), Multi-page enlargement, Tab copy, Centering, Proof copy, Document control, Auto colour selection, Enhanced Sharp auto colour mode, Auto calibration

     

     

    Network Scanner

     

    Scan method

    Push scan (via operation panel), Pull scan (with TWAIN-supporting application)

    Resolution

    Push scan: 100, 200, 300, 400, 600 dpi
    Pull scan: 75, 100, 150, 200, 300, 400, 600 dpi
    50 to 9600 dpi

    File formats

    TIFF, PDF, encrypted PDF, JPEG (colour only)

    Scanner utilities

    Sharpdesk™

    Scan destinations

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

    Features

    Internet fax*4 PC-Internet fax transmission*4, enhanced Sharp auto colour mode, mixed size original scanning, LDAP support, direct entry (address/subject/message), 999 one-touch dials, 500 group dials, 48 job programmes, broadcasting, long original scanning (max. 800mm), auto colour selection

     

     

    Document Filing

     

    Document filing capacity

    Main and custom folders:10GB, 1400 pages*5 or 1000 files
    Quick file folder: 10GB, 1400 pages*5 or 1000 files

    Stored jobs

    Copy, print, scan, fax transmission*6

    Storage folders

    Quick file folder, main folder, custom folder (max.500 folders)

    Confidential storage

    Password protection

     

     

    Network Printer

     

    Resolution

    600 x 600 dpi

    Enhanced resolution

    600 x 1200 dpi for B/W printing with PS Expansion Kit

    Interface

    USB 2.0: High-speed mode for printing,                              Full–speed model for other functions
    10Base-T/100Base-TX

    Supported OS*7

    Windows NT® 4.0 SP5 or later, Windows® 2000, Windows Server™ 2003, Windows®XP, Windows® 98/Me, Mac OS 9.0 to 9.2.2, Mac OS X 10.1.5, 10.2.8, 10.3.3 to 10.3.9, 10.4

    Network protocols*7

    TCP/IP, 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: PCL 6/5c
    Option*8: PS3 emulation

    Available fonts

    80 fonts for PCL, 136 fonts for PS3 emulation*8

    Features*3*9

    Network tandem print, Rip Once/Print Many, Job retention (print hold, proof print, confidential print), Direct PDF/TIFF/JPEG printing, Carbon copy print, Duplex print, Printer administration utility & status monitor, IP/MAC address filtering and port/protocol management, Font and form download, Pamphlet style, Binding edge, N-up (2/4/6/8/9/16), Paper/ output tray selection, Cover insertion, Transparency interleave, Fit to page, Watermarks, Offset output, Form overlay, Auto configuration, Barcode font compatibility, Tab print, Poster print

     

     

    B/W Facsimile

    (optional MX-FXX1 required)

    Compression method

    MH/MR/MMR/JBIG

    Communication protocol

    Super G3/G3

    Transmission time

    Less than 3 seconds *10

    Modem speed

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

    Transmission resolution

    Standard: 203.2 x 97.8 dpi
    Extra Fine: 406.4 x 391 dpi

    Recording width

    A3 to A5

    Memory

    8MB Flash memory

    Grey scale levels

    Equivalent to 256 levels

    Features

    Duplex transmission/reception, Quick on-line transmission, Error correction mode, F-Code compatibility (confidential, relay broadcast), LDAP support, 999 one-touch dials, 500 group dials, 48 job programmes, Broadcasting number registration, Polling, Memory transmission/reception, Auto reduction (transmission/reception), Rotation transmission/reception, Print actual size, 2-in-1 transmission, Long original transmission (max. 800 mm), PC-Fax transmission, Timer transmission, Paperless faxing with inbound routing to e-mail, Activity report, Anti-junk fax, Dual page scan, Mixed size original scanning

     

     

    *1: 1 GB = One billion bytes when referring to hard drive capacity.  Actual formatted capacity is less.
    *2: Portrait feeding of A4 sheets from the first paper tray, using document glass, without auto colour selection and auto colour, polygon in rotation.
    *3: Some features require option(s).
    *4: Optional MX-FWX1 required.
    *5: 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 10GB of data storage is available when using both functions. The storage capacity will be less for colour pages.
    *6: Optional MX-FXX1 required.
    *7: Optional MX-PKX1 required for MAC OS and EtherTalk.
    *8: Optional MX-PKX1 required.
    *9: Some features are not available according to the printer driver used.
    *10: Based on Sharp’s standard chart with approx. 700 characters (A4 or portrait) at standard resolution in Super G3 mode, 33,600 bps, JBIG compression.

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    • Design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

    • Some features require Optional items. Please consult with an authorised Sharp Reseller for details.

    • All information and technical details are correct as at machine release date.

     
    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