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MX-5500N 41 55

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
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    Best Development Platform - Sharp OSA® Technology - 2008

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    Best Digital Imaging Product Line - 2008

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    Most Secure MFP Range - 5th Consecutive Year - 2008

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    Innovation Award - 2006

    Customized User Control System on MFP Web Server
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    Awards

    • BERTL's Best 2008

      Best Development Platform - Sharp OSA® Technology - 2008

      View BERTL Certificate in pdf format.

    • BERTL's Best 2008

      Best Digital Imaging Product Line - 2008

      View BERTL Certificate in pdf format.

    • BERTL's Best 2008

      Most Secure MFP Range - 5th Consecutive Year - 2008

      View BERTL Certificate in pdf format.

    • BERTL's Best 2006

      Innovation Award - 2006

      Customized User Control System on MFP Web Server
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    • BLI

      Outstanding MFP Security Solution- 2006

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    • BLI

      Outstanding Achievement - IT Friendliness

      "IT Friendliness" of its Imager Product Line in the Tested Windows Environment
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MX-5500N Multifunction Color Printer Copier
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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 Time 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%)
Functions1 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 System2 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 Time 360 seconds or less
Web-based Management Yes
Printing System
Direct Printing3 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/Speed4 33.6 KBPS / Approximately 2 seconds with JBIG5
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)

Product specifications and design are subject to change without notice.

  • 1 Some features require optional equipment.
  • 2 Paper capacity is based on letter size paper.
  • 3 Some features require optional equipment.
  • 4 Actual transmission time will vary based on line conditions.
  • 5 Based on Sharp Standard Test Chart with approximately 700 characters, letter size in standard resolution.

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