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 either 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 Open Systems Architecture and a comprehensive security offering to boost productivity where electronic information is distributed.

Specifications

Features	BERTL®- Awards BERTL Outstanding Achievement 2006 - "5 Stars Across Entire MFP Line"   Most Secure MFP Range - 2006 Innovation Award - 2006   BLI Awards BLI Line of the Year - 2006   "IT Friendliness" Outstanding Achievement Outstanding MFP Security Solution - 2006   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 Card Shot, 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™ 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 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 new 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 e-mail 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 ensure only authorized users can access sensitive information Confidential Print requires PIN code to print queued document, safeguarding against unauthorized viewing User Authentication protects network against unauthorized e-mail 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
Specifications	Copy Speed   55 ppm B&W / 41 ppm color (8 1/2" x 11" Lateral Feed, Standard Resolution) Automatic Duplex   Standard Original Size   11" x 17" Max Paper Feed   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) Print Speed   55 ppm B&W / 41 ppm color (8 1/2" x 11" lateral feed, standard resolution) PDL   PCL6/PCL5c compatible, optional PS3 Resolution   600 x 600 dpi Full Color Copier Specifications   Type   Console, multi-function high-speed workgroup color document system Standard Functions   Copy, print, network print, network scan, document filing, web-based administration, Sharpdesk™ document management software Optional Functions   B&W Super G3 Fax Kit, PS3 Expansion Kit, Internet Fax Kit, Application Integration Module, Application Communication module, External Accounting Module, Data Security Kit and Bar Code Font Kit Copy System   Dry electrostatic transfer/Dual component developer/Magnetic brush development/OPC drums/Heat Roller fusing/Xenon lamp exposure Originals   Sheets and bond documents Copy Size   Input: Min. 5 ½" x 8 ½", Max. 11" x 17" Output: Envelopes, Letter, Letter-R, Legal, Ledger & 12" x 18" Continuous Copy   Maximum 999 copies Warm Up Time   360 seconds or less Magnification   25% to 400% (1% increments and 9 presets; DSPF 25%-200%) First Copy Time   Platen glass: 4.5 seconds B&W; 8.4 seconds color Based on letter size original using copy tray 1 with laser-unit motor running Original Feed System   150-sheet duplex single pass feeder (DSPF) with Scan2 Technology Paper Types   Dual Tray 1 & 2 hold 16 to 28 lb. Bond Tray 3: Hold up to 110 Index (209 GSM) Tray 4: Hold up to 110 Index (209 GSM) Option 1: Letter Tray holds up to 110 Index (209 GSM) Option 2: LTR, LGL, LDGR or 12 x18 Tray holds up to 110 Index (209 GSM) Other paper types include plain, pre-printed, recycled, pre-punched, letterhead and color paper 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 Memory   Standard 1 GB (copier); 896 MB (printer/network scanning) Hard Disk Drive   80-GB HDD Copy Resolution   Scan: monochrome/color: 600 dpi; Copy Output (B&W/Color): 600 dpi Color Modes   Auto Color Selection, Full Color, B&W, Dual & Single Color Modes Exposure Control   Modes: Text, Text/Photo, Text/Printed-Photo, Photo Settings: Auto exposure control or 9 step manual exposure Halftone   Equivalent to 256 gradations and 2 levels (monochrome) 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-in1, Pamphlet, Photo Repeat, Multi-page Enlargement, Document Filing, Account Management, Job Programs, Stamp Mode (Date / Text / Page B&W / Color) 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) Firmware   Flash ROM with USB and network update capability Power Source   AC 10-127 VAC, 60 HZ, 16-20 Amps ENERGY STAR®   Yes1 and RoHS compliant Power Consumption   Approx Max: 1800W; Sleep Mode: 13W ; Low Power Mode: 262W Weight   Approximately 463 lbs. (base model) Dimensions   Base configuration: 31 5/16" (w) x 28 9/64" (d), x 48 7/32" (h) Network Printing System   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 printing2 (Note: some features not available on certain print drivers) Interface   Ethernet connection; 10/100 BaseT; USB 2.0 Software   Print driver, Printer Status Monitor, Printer Administration Utility Drivers   Windows® 98/ME, 2000, XP, 2003 Server, MAC OS 9, OSX (including 10.4) PPD only 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 Direct Printing   File Types: TIFF, JPEG, PCL, TXT, PDF, Encrypted PDF, and PS (PS Expansion Kit required) Methods: FTP, Web page, E-mail and USB Memory Resident Fonts   80 outline fonts Printing Protocols   LPR, IPP, PAP, Raw TCP (port 9100), FTP, Novell Pserver, Rprinter Network Security   IP/MAC address filtering, protocol filtering, port management, User Authentication and document administration Network Scanning System   Max Original Size   11" x 17" Original Resolution   600 dpi Output Modes   600 dpi, 400 dpi, 300 dpi, 200 dpi, 100 dpi Scan Modes   Color, monochrome, grayscale Image Formats   Monochrome: TIFF, PDF, Encrypted PDF Color: Grayscale, Color, TIFF, JPEG, PDF, Encrypted PDF Internet Fax: TIFF-FX, TIFF-F & TIFF-S Image Compression   Monochrome Scanning: Uncompressed, G3 (MH), G4 (MR/MMR) Color/Grayscale: JPEG (high, middle, low) Internet Fax mode: MH/MMR (option) Scan Destinations   Internet fax (option), Super G3 fax (option) One-Touch   Up to 999 destinations (combined with scan destinations) and up to 500 Groups Programs   48 (combined) with up to 94 max jobs in memory Scanning Protocols   TCP/IP (Includes SMTP, LDAP, FTP, SMB, SMTPS, POP3S, FTPS) Security   SSL, e-mail server User Authentication and User Account control, Comprehensive Access control and E-mail Audit control Configuration Method   Web-based management with user/administrator level login security Software   Sharpdesk™ desktop document management software (1 user license) B&W Super G3 Fax Kit   Optional Transmission Mode   Super G3, G3 Modem Speed   33.6 KBPS Compression Type   JBIG, MMR, MR, MH Scanning Method   Sheet fed simplex or duplex or book Max Transmit Resolution   400 dpi (ultra-fine) Transmission Speed   Approximately 2 seconds with JBIG3 Auto Dialing   Up to 999 destinations (combined with scan destinations) Group Destinations   Up to 500 Inbound Routing   Forwards received fax data to e-mail Long Length Originals   Up to 31.5" (for transmission) Programs   48 (combined) Memory   8 MB (exclusive) Halftone   256 levels 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 Optional Equipment   MX-LCX2 Large Capacity Tray (LTR) MX-LCX3 Large Capacity Tray (LTR, LGL, LDGR, 12x18) 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™ 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) 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) Optional Power Filter   AR-D5143NT: Power Filter (designed for digital technology) with power surge suppression, ground noise elimination, CAT5 certified network/phone line protection
	1As an ENERGY STAR® partner, Sharp has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. ENERGY STAR is a U.S. registered mark. 2Requires optional PostScript Kit. 3Actual transmission speed will vary based on line conditions. Based on Sharp Standard Test Chart with approximately 700 characters, letter size in standard resolution.