Overview

Sharp's new MX series color multifunction document systems are truly a departure from the ordinary. With an advanced scalable design, the new MX-2300N and MX-2700N offer all of the features you expect from a robust B&W MFP with the added benefit of cost-effective color. The MX series combine brilliant color imaging with advanced functionality at a surprisingly low total cost of ownership. Users can save time and money by producing professional color documents in-house with breathtaking image quality, while also watching the bottom line.

Specifications

Features	BERTL®- Awards BERTL Outstanding Achievement 2006 - "5 Stars Across Entire MFP Line:   BERTL® 's Best - 2006 BERTL® Exceptional Award Most Secure MFP Range - 2006 Innovation Award - 2006 BLI Awards BLI Line of the Year - 2006   BLI Pick of the Year - 2006 BLI Pick of the Year 2006 -MX-FRX Data Security Kit BLI Highly Recommended OPA Awards   OPA Color Reliability Technician Recommended Award   Sharp's Newest Features Powerful 600 MHz true multitasking color document system Advanced Image Stabilization provides high quality images page after page. Industry leading ImageSEND function scans documents to USB devices, network folders, email and more. Network ready PCL6/PCL5c printing system with direct print function and available PS3 emulation Large paper capacity-up to 5,600 sheets (with options) Super G3 fax option with PC fax and Inbound Routing Supports Sharp’s award winning multi-level document and MFP security suite Advanced web-based device management with on-board user manuals 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 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 new Open Systems Architecture (OSA), which streamlines document workflow and enhances productivity by allowing users to have bi-directional interaction with network applications right from the machine 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
Specifications	Copy Speed   27 ppm B&W / 27 ppm color (8 1/2" x 11" Lateral Feed, Standard Resolution) Automatic Duplex   Standard Original Size   11" x 17" Max Paper Feed   Standard: (2) 500-sheet cassettes Standard: (1) 100-sheet bypass tray Optional: (1) 500 sheet paper feed unit or (2) 500 sheet paper drawers and 3,500 sheet large capacity tray. Print Speed   27 ppm (8 1/2" x 11" lateral feed, standard resolution) Emulation   PCL6/PCL5c compatible, optional PS3 Resolution   1200 dpi (monochrome), 600 dpi, 300 dpi1 Copier Specifications   Type   Desktop, color multifunction digital document system Standard Functions   Copy, print, network print, network scan, document filing Optional Functions   B&W Super G3 Fax Kit, PS3 Expansion Kit, Internet Fax 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   Min. 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", Max. 11" x 17" Continuous Copy   Maximum 999 copies Warm Up Time   80 seconds or less Magnification   25% to 400% (1% increments and 9 presets; RSPF 25%-200%) First Copy Time   Platen glass: 6.3 seconds (B&W); 8.9 seconds (color) RSPF: 8.8 seconds (B&W); 13.9 seconds (color) Based on letter size original using copy tray 1 with laser-unit motor running) Original Feed System   100-sheet reversing single pass feeder (RSPF) with original size detection Paper Types   Paper drawers and large capacity tray: 16-28 lb. Bond paper. Other paper types include plain, pre-printed, recycled, pre-punched, letterhead and color paper. Bypass Tray: 16-28 lb. Bond (plain paper), 15-16 lb. Bond (thin paper), 28-56 lb. Bond (heavy paper), 20-24 lb. Bond (Monarch/Com-10 envelope), tab paper (letter only). Other types include label paper, gloss paper, pre-printed, recycled, pre-punched, letterhead, color, and OHP film. Memory   Standard 768 MB (copier); 640 MB (printer/network scanning) Hard Disk Drive   40 GB: 20 GB for document filing (10 GB temporary folder/10GB custom folder) each folder stores approx. 1400 pages or 1000 files. 20 GB for printing user/job data and user manuals. Copy Resolution   Scan: monochrome/color: 600 dpi; Copy Output (B/W/Color): 600 dpi Color Modes   Auto Color Selection (ACS), Full Color Mode, Monochrome (B/W), 2 Color Mode, Single Color mode Exposure Control   Modes: Text, Text/Photo, Text/Printed-Photo, Photo Settings: Auto exposure control or 9 step manual exposure Halftone   256 gradations/2 levels (monochrome) Copy Features   Scan-Once Print-Many, electronic sorting, offset-stacking, Auto Color Selection (ACS), Auto Paper Sensing (APS), Auto Magnification Sensing (AMS), auto tray switching, rotation copy, mirror copy, 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, reverse image, black-white reversal, centering, proof copy, 2-in1/4-in1, pamphlet, photo repeat, document filing, account management, job programs, date/text/page stamp (color) Account Control   Up to 200 users. Supports user-number authentication (on device), login name/password (on device) or login name/password (on device via LDAP). Output Tray Capacity   Main output tray (top) 500 sheets (face down); optional exit tray (ride side) 100 sheets (face down) Firmware   Flash ROM with USB and network update capability Power Source   AC 10-127 VAC, 60 HZ, 12 Amps ENERGY STAR®   Yes2 Power Consumption   Maximum 1400 W or less; Sleep Mode: 13 W or less; Low Power Mode: 153.95 W or less Weight   Approximately 256 lbs. (base model) Dimensions   Base configuration: 24 13/32" (w) x 26.8 3/8" (d) x 37 25/64" (h) Operating Systems   Windows® 98/ME, NT 4.0, XP, 2003 Server, Novell Netware 3x, 4x, 5x, MAC OS 9, OSX, (including 10.4) Network Printing System   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) Interface   RJ-45 Ethernet connection; 10/100 BaseT; USB 2.0 Software   Print driver, Printer Status Monitor, Printer Administration Utility Network Protocols   TCP/IP for Windows and Unix environments including HTTPS and SSL. IPX/SPX for Novell environments and EtherTalk for Macintosh environments ROPM   Yes (rip once print many) Direct Printing   File Types: TIFF, JPEG, PDF, Encrypted PDF, Methods: FTP, Web page, Email 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   E-mail, Desktop, FTP, Folder (SMB), USB, Internet fax (option), Super G3 fax (option) One-Touch   Up to 999 destinations (combined with scan destinations) Group Destinations   Up to 500 Programs   48 (combined) Max Jobs in Memory   Up to 94 Network Protocols   TCP/IP (Includes SMTP, LDAP, FTP, SMB, POP, ESMTP) Network Security   E-mail server user authentication and user account 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 Email Long Length Originals   Up to 31.5" (for transmission) Programs   48 (combined) Memory   8 MB (exclusive) 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 Optional Equipment   MX-DEX1 Stand/1x500 Paper Deck MX-DEX2 Stand/2x500 Paper Deck MX-27ABD Rolling Cabinet Base MX-LCX1 Large Capacity Tray MX-FNX1 Inner Finisher MX-FNX2P Saddle Stitch Finisher/Paper Pass Unit MX-PNX1B Punch Unit (for Inner Finisher) AR-PN1B Punch Unit (for Saddle Stitch Finisher) MX-TRX1 Exit Tray Unit MX-PKX1 PS3 Expansion Kit MX-FWX1 Internet Fax Kit MX-FXX1 Facsimile Expansion Kit AR-PF1 Bar Code Font Kit MX-AMX1 Application Integration Module MX-FRX1U Data Security Kit (commercial version) Supplies   MX-27NTBA Black Toner Cartridge MX-27NTCA Cyan Toner Cartridge MX-27NTMA Magenta Toner Cartridge MX-27NTYA Yellow Toner Cartridge MX-27NVBA Black Developer MX-27NVSA Cyan/Magenta/Yellow Developer MX-27NRSA Drum
	1Requires optional PostScript Kit. 2As 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. 3Actual transmission speed will vary based on line conditions.