MX4501N

45 cpm Digital B/W & 35 cpm Digital Full Colour Multifunction Copier / Printer / Scanner / Fax

Let the synergy of Colour and Multifunction take your Business to New Heights

Features

Colour is a powerful communication tool that can give your business an extra edge in getting your message through. With the MX-4501N you can bring the advantages of colour to your office without compromising productivity, quality or cost.

Fast output speeds for colour and B/W documents, high-quality imaging technology and a host of productivity-boosting features make copy/print jobs effortless. And with the optional Fiery Print Controller, your entire office can benefit from powerful network printing solutions.

In addition to advanced printing and copying, the MX-4501N feature an intergrated document management system that seamlessly streamlines office workflow, while the multi-layered security functions ensure that your business is protected.

Key Features:

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

Network Printing

Speedy Printing and Data Processing
Fiery Print Controller
Large Paper Capacity
High-Quality Imaging with New Toner
Automated Job Finishing
Network Tandem Function
Proof Printing
Supports PCL5c/PCL6 and PS3 Printer Languages
USB Memory Direct Print
Various Print Applications
Network Ready: Supports Most Office Environments

Copying

Speedy Copying and Quick First Copy Time
Productive Collated Output from Memory
Duplex Single Pass Feeder (DSPF)
Built-in Stackless Duplex Module
Enhanced Sharp Auto Colour Mode
Job Build for Large-Volume Scanning
Auto Colour Selection
Image Editing Functions
Various Copy Applications

Image Sending

Multiple Distribution of Scanned Files
LDAP Support
A3 Colour Network Scanning
High-Speed Super G3 Fax Operation
Automated Fax Finishing
PC-Fax/PC-Internet Fax
Internet Fax
Fax: Duplex Transmission and Reception
Multi Access Function

Document Management

Docment Management on the Hard Disk
Easy Access to Stored Files
Quick Filing
Advanced Filing Function
Sharpdesk™ for Total Document Management

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
Environmentally Conscious Design
User-Friendly Operation Panel
Customisable Keys on the LCD Control Panel
Job Status Screen
Printer Status Monitor
Integrated Web-Based Device Management
Device Cloning
Sharp OSA (Open Systems Architecture)

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
MXDEX3: Stand with 500-sheet Paper Drawer
MXDEX4: Stand with 2 x 500-sheet Paper Drawers
MXDKX2W: Cabinet Stand
MXLCX1: 3,500 sheets (A4) Large Capacity Tray
MXPEX1: Fiery® Print Controller
MXPKX1: PS3 Expansion Kit
MXTRX2: Exit Tray Unit
MXFRX2U: Data Security Kit (non CC version)
MXFRX2: 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

Specifications

General
Type	Desktop
Engine speed^*1	Colour: max. 35 cpm/ppm; B/W: max. 45 cpm/ppm
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 240 sec.
Memory	[Copier memory] Standard 768MB
	[Printer memory] Standard 640MB, 80GB HDD*2
Power requirements	230-240V AC, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption (max.)	1.84 kW
Dimensions (W x D x H)	645 x 670 x 950 mm
Weight	Approx. 123 kg
Features	Card shot, Edge/centre erase, Job build, Pre-heat/auto power shut-off modes, User authentication (1,000 accounts)

Copier
Original paper size	Max. A3
First copy time^*3	Full colour: 6.9 sec., B/W: 4.1 sec.
Continuous copy	Max. 999 copies
Resolution	Scan: 600 x 600 dpi; 600 x 300 dpi;
	Print: 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^*4	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^5PC-Internet fax transmission^5, 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:30GB, 4200 pages^6or 3000 files Quick file folder: 10GB, 1400 pages^6 or 1000 files
Stored jobs	Copy, print, scan, fax transmission^*7
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 1.1 (Windows®98/Me/2000/XP,Windows Server™ 2003) USB 2.0 high-speed(Windows®2000/XP) 10Base-T/100Base-TX
Supported OS^*8	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^*8	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^*9:PS3 emulation
Available fonts	80 fonts for PCL, 136 fonts for PS3 emulation^*9
Features^410	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 ^*11
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: Copy mode: When copying same document continuously on portrait A4 plain paper in non-offset mode. Print mode: When printing same document continuously on portrait A4 plain paper in non-offset mode, excluding processing time. 2: 1GB = One billion bytes when referring to hard drive capacity. Actual formatted capacity is less. 3: Portrait feeding of A4 sheets from 1st paper tray, using document glass, without Auto Colour Selection and Auto Colour mode, polygon in rotation. 4: Some features require option(s). 5: Optional MX-FWX1 required. 6: 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. 7: Optional MX-FXX1 required. 8: Optional MX-PKX1 required for Mac OS and EtherTalk. 9: Optional MX-PKX1 required. 10: Some features are not available according to the printer driver used. *11: 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. Windows, Windows Server and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or 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 and Japan. 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.

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