The new MFPs are equipped with an expansion memory board which enables users to produce compact PDF with high quality. Furthermore, they also support the latest Sharp OSA 3.0, which makes it easier for users to customise their MFP and integrate it into their office workflow.
Market Analysis A3 Market Overall The emergence of the A4 MFP market is widely predicted to have a detrimental effect on the A3 MFP market – and whilst the A4 market is undoubtedly growing fast (and likely to continue doing so), its impact on the A3 market has been negligible so far.
A3 Market – Mono Vs Colour (including both Colour and Colour Capable) Whilst the A4 market has yet to have a serious impact on the A3 market, the same cannot be said when comparing black-and-white to colour markets. The market trend towards colour machines that was started by the launch of the colour capable market has started to seriously impact on the black-and-white market, to the extent that, if current trends continue, colour machines will soon outsell black-and-white machines in the A3 MFP market.
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To put this into perspective, it is interesting to see the overall market share of the black-and-white versus colour A3 MFP market. In 2004, colour-enabled machines accounted for just 13% of the market. In 2008 H2, this is going to be almost 45%. 2004 1H 2008 2H (PREL) Colour...
100% The MX-5000N/01N & MX-4100N/01N may not technically fit into the 31-40ppm segment, but given that they replace a 35ppm machine they are definitely aimed at it, and the speed of the Sharp machines should be an excellent selling point! The 31-40ppm market is the second-largest segment of the A3 MFP colour market, and is growing at 35% CAGR since 2006 H1.
The Future Having shown that the market is healthy and growing right now – what about the future? 31-44ppm Colour A3 MFP to 2012 Value of Shipments (Blue) Unit Shipments (Pink) 250,000 2,500 200,000 2,000 150,000 1,500 100,000 1,000 Unit Shipments 50,000 Value Shipments ($m) 2007...
Machine Life The Machine Life represents the product design life for a machine that has used genuine Sharp supplies and has been serviced at the preventative maintenance schedule by fully experienced technicians. It is intended for planning purposes only due to the influence on the life of the product by external sources such as environment, customer handling, copy/print media used and geographical location.
Scanning at up to 70opm screen with thumbnail • • Clear and stable (SSL and sec) (col and b/w, 01N models) images and fully Sharp reproduction • Network Authentication • Scanning at up to 50opm OSA customisable • Auto Colour mode...
MaXimising your business efficiency • New Design The new styling on the MX-5000N/01N & MX-4100N/01N means they will fit into the most modern of offices. • Image Quality True 1200x1200dpi resolution printing, matched with specially formulated toner and developer, lend a new edge of professionalism to every document you produce.
Key Features New Design With its smart grey and black highlighting and ‘grained’ texture, the MX-5000N/01N & MX-4100N/01N have been designed to fit into the most modern and stylish of offices. And with a footprint of just 645x695mm (not including the Saddle Finisher), they are small enough to fit into the smallest of spaces.
The more dots an MFP can lay down per inch (DPI), the more defined & refined the resulting image will be. The more refined the image, the more impressive the final document will look. The MX-5000N/01N & MX-4100N/01N can print in true 1200x1200dpi. Images are clearer, with the contents easier and clearer to view.
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High Grade Toner The toner particles used in the MX-5000N/01N & MX-4100N/01N have been refined compared to that of the MX-4500N/01N & MX-3500N/01N. They are smaller, more uniform in terms of size & shape and can be distributed more evenly on the paper.
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Scan to Print A Print Processing mode for scanning images is a new feature of the MX-5000N/01N & MX-4100N/01N. When using this mode, users can obtain a print image that is extremely close in colour to the original image.
Whilst the operation of the MX-5000N/01N & MX-4100N/01N has been based on previous models as far as possible (if you can use one Sharp device, you can use these) there have been some updates designed to make them as easy as possible to use.
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Image Preview (Copy/ Image Send) New! In addition to in the case of Document Filing and Fax receiving, MX-5000N/01N & MX-4100N/01N can preview an image before copying data, sending data to someone, and/or storing data to storage including the USB memory.
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Image Preview (Document Filing) Managing the data stored using the Document Filing function on the MX-5000N/01N & MX-4100N/01N has also become much easier. • The first page of the stored file is saved as a thumbnail • Those thumbnails can be checked on the LCD panel and web page by the user •...
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Access Interface, service helpdesk or disabled user can connect with the MFP. To combat this, Sharp has developed the Remote Front Panel which shows the full operation panel on a PC as is on the MFP, making it easy to control remotely.
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• Meta data for document management functionality • Working with Sharp OSA programs The new integrated retractable keyboard means that data entry is both fast and easy, and the keyboard can be safely retracted when not in use. USB Interface Users can select which interface to use: “front panel”...
Productivity Not only are the MX-5000N/01N & MX-4100N/01N incredibly easy to use, they are also very efficient – helping you to achieve the best productivity possible from your MFP. • Fast Output Speed The monochrome output speed of the MFP has been increased from 45/35ppm to 50/41ppm and colour output speed of MFP has increased from 35ppm to 50/41ppm (Both MX-4500N/4501N and MX-3500N/3501N’s colour speed was 35ppm) which means that...
Compatibility with the CUPS (Common Unix Printing System) ensures you can use your MFP with both Unix and Linux. And not only can our devices work with all these software vendors, the MX-5000N/01N & MX-4100N/01N can communicate with them exceptionally quickly over the latest networking technologies: •...
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It is possible to print XPS files using PCL drivers, but it is not ideal. When printing via PCL, the data is effectively converted into a Bitmap, which affects gradation and transparency settings within the data. File Formats The MX-5000N/01N & MX-4100N/01N are compatible with a wide variety of document file formats: Direct Scan...
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PAU 5 (soon-to-be-released) Sharp Printer Administration Utility (PAU) 5 is the latest version of Sharp’s own web-based administration utility. It will allow administrators to manage their fleet of MFPs quickly and easily, without having to physically visit the MFP. PAU 5 introduces several new features over PAU 4, including: Firmware download •...
MX-FN10 (saddle finisher), or MX-FN11 (4K finisher) Thanks to this flexibility in finishing options, plus excellent output quality, the MX-5000N/01N & MX-4100N/01N can be used for many types of document, from reports and records to booklets & training materials, not to mention leaflets, mail drops or posters.
Save Money All companies are interested in ways to save money – so how can the MX-5000N/01N & MX-4100N/01N help? Duplex Printing The MX-5000N/01N & MX-4100N/01N come with duplex as standard. By printing and copying as many documents as possible on both sides of the paper, your paper purchasing costs could be halved.
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Compact PDF (New!) (MX-EBX3 required.) The MX-5000N/01N & MX-4100N/01N support compact PDF. The models create light and high image quality PDF file by excellent character detection and well-balanced colour reproduction. The compressed data size is about a tenth of the data size scanned without this feature.
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Save Electricity, Save the Environment The MX-5000N/01N & MX-4100N/01N can be set to go into power save mode after a set period of inactivity. In addition to this, there is a power-save button which, when pressed, forces the MFP into power save mode...
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Control Colour Costs The benefits of using colour in your business documents is well known, but some companies have not introduced colour MFPs to their offices due to a risk of increased costs as a result of increased colour output. The simple answer to this is to restrict which users can produce colour documents.
Employment data • The list is endless was unsecured. The MX-5000N/01N & MX-4100N/01N employ Sharp’s unsurpassed expertise in security to ensure your data remains safe – whoever has access to your MFP: • Secure data during communications with the MFP –...
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* The maximum number of users who can be registered is 1,000. Watermark (New!) MX-5000N/01N & MX-4100N/01N can overlay watermark image embedded in the MFP when users make a copy. ABDCEISLASDA ABDCEISLASDA PSLSEFJMKLKS PSLSEFJMKLKS...
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DC patterns cannot then Files stored on Once processed, be printed or scanned by the HDD can be data another Sharp MFP with DC automatically overwritten with * Optional Data Security Kit installed.* deleted random data.* required regular basis.
PC, giving you the ability to create your own solutions specific to your own needs. The launch of the MX-5000N/01N & MX-4100N/01N also marks the launch of the latest version of Sharp OSA (3.0), which makes it even easier to customise your MFP and integrate it into your office workflow.
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Trial Mode In order to allow a customer to assess Sharp OSA solution, a trial mode can be set up, which allows full functionality for a limited period. On the MX-5000N/01N & MX-4100N/01N, this limit has been set at total 32,000 pages.
New specifications were introduced in 2007 which ensure that the Energy Star represents only the markets most energy efficient products. The MX series are designed with the environment in mind and based on Sharp’s policy of becoming a totally environmentally friendly company.
Competitive Comparison The competitive analysis is designed to promote the features of the MX series (MX-5000N/01N & MX-4100N/01N) in terms of their competitive advantages. Content Items and Order Sharp MX-5000N/01N & MX-4100N/01N Vs. Canon iR-C3580i Sharp MX-5000N/01N & MX-4100N/01N Vs. Canon iR-C4080i Sharp MX-5000N/01N &...
Sharp MX-5000N/01N & MX-4100N/01N vs. Canon iRC3580i Manufacturer Sharp Canon Manufacturer Sharp Canon Model MX-5000N/01N MX-4100N/01N iRC3580i Model MX-5000N/01N MX-4100N/01N iRC3580i Launch Date September 2008 April 2008 Printer Print/min. (ppm)(B/W) Print/min. (ppm)(Col) Also Sold As Print Resolution (Equivalent) 1200x1200 (true)
Sharp MX-5000N/01N & MX-4100N/01N vs. Canon iRC4080i Manufacturer Sharp Canon Manufacturer Sharp Canon Model MX-5000N/01N MX-4100N/01N iRC4080i Model MX-5000N/01N MX-4100N/01N iRC4080i Printer Launch Date September 2008 September 2006 Print/min. (ppm)(B/W) Print/min. (ppm)(Col) Also Sold As Print Resolution (Equivalent) 1200x1200 (true)
Sharp MX-5000N/01N & MX-4100N/01N vs. Canon iRC4580i Manufacturer Sharp Canon Manufacturer Sharp Canon Model MX-5000N/01N MX-4100N/01N iRC4580i Model MX-5000N/01N MX-4100N/01N iRC4580i Printer Launch Date September 2008 September 2006 Print/min. (ppm)(B/W) Print/min. (ppm)(Col) Also Sold As Print Resolution (Equivalent) 1200x1200 (true)
Sharp MX-5000N/01N & MX-4100N/01N vs. Canon iRC5185i Manufacturer Sharp Canon Manufacturer Sharp Canon Model MX-5000N/01N MX-4100N/01N iRC5185i Model MX-5000N/01N MX-4100N/01N iRC5185i Launch Date September 2008 September 2006 Printer Print/min. (ppm)(B/W) Print/min. (ppm)(Col) Also Sold As Print Resolution (Equivalent) 1200x1200 (true)
Sharp MX-5000N/01N & MX-4100N/01N vs. Kyocera KM-C4035 Manufacturer Sharp Kyocera Manufacturer Sharp Kyocera Model MX-5000N/01N MX-4100N/01N KM-C4035 Model MX-5000N/01N MX-4100N/01N KM-C4035 Printer Launch Date September 2008 September 2007 Print/min. (ppm)(B/W) Print/min. (ppm)(Col) Triumph Adler AG DCC Also Sold As Print Resolution (Equivalent)
Sharp MX-5000N/01N & MX-4100N/01N vs. Toshiba e-Studio 3520c Manufacturer Sharp Toshiba Manufacturer Sharp Toshiba Model MX-5000N/01N MX-4100N/01N e-Studio 3520c Model MX-5000N/01N MX-4100N/01N e-Studio 3520c Launch Date September 2008 May 2008 Printer Print/min. (ppm)(B/W) Print/min. (ppm)(Col) Also Sold As Print Resolution (Equivalent)
Sharp MX-5000N/01N & MX-4100N/01N vs. Toshiba e-Studio 4520c Manufacturer Sharp Toshiba Manufacturer Sharp Toshiba Model MX-5000N/01N MX-4100N/01N e-Studio 4520c Model MX-5000N/01N MX-4100N/01N e-Studio 4520c Printer Launch Date September 2008 May 2008 Print/min. (ppm)(B/W) Print/min. (ppm)(Col) Also Sold As Print Resolution (Equivalent)
Sharp MX-5000N/01N & MX-4100N/01N vs. Xerox WorkCentre 7335 Manufacturer Sharp Xerox Manufacturer Sharp Xerox Model MX-5000N/01N MX-4100N/01N WorkCentre 7335 Model MX-5000N/01N MX-4100N/01N WorkCentre 7335 Launch Date September 2008 April 2007 Printer Print/min. (ppm)(B/W) Print/min. (ppm)(Col) Also Sold As Print Resolution (Equivalent)
Sharp MX-5000N/01N & MX-4100N/01N vs. Xerox WorkCentre 7345 Manufacturer Sharp Xerox Manufacturer Sharp Xerox Model MX-5000N/01N MX-4100N/01N WorkCentre 7345 Model MX-5000N/01N MX-4100N/01N WorkCentre 7345 Printer Launch Date September 2008 April 2007 Print/min. (ppm)(B/W) Print/min. (ppm)(Col) Also Sold As Print Resolution (Equivalent)
Sharp MX-5000N/01N & MX-4100N/01N vs. Xerox WorkCentre 7346 Manufacturer Sharp Xerox Manufacturer Sharp Xerox Model MX-5000N/01N MX-4100N/01N WorkCentre 7346 Model MX-5000N/01N MX-4100N/01N WorkCentre 7346 Printer Launch Date September 2008 May 2008 Print/min. (ppm)(B/W) Print/min. (ppm)(Col) Also Sold As Print Resolution (Equivalent)
General Setting Functions Name Description Auto Clear MX-5000N/01N & MX-4100N/01N returns to initial state after a certain period of inactivity. Auto Power Turns the machine off after it has remained idle for a preset amount of time. You can preset Shut-Off this shut-off time as desired.
Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) support simplifies the input of e-mail addresses LDAP by allowing the MX-5000N/01N & MX-4100N/01N access to the address data stored on the LDAP servers. IPv6 follows IPv4 as the next version of the Internet protocol formally adopted for general IP version 6 use.
Copy Functions Name Description 2-Colour Mode Enables two-colour copying. A3 Full Bleed Copies A3 originals without loss of image area. Auto Colour Controls colour image data and selects the best processing mode for various types of Mode originals. (For example, text on meshed background) Auto Colour Enables the MFP to distinguish whether the original is colour or B/W with a press of the Selection...
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Combines multiple scanning jobs and copies them as one original set. From Job Build MX-5000N/01N & MX-4100N/01N, users can change the copy density, paper size, and copy ratio per bunch. Stores frequently used copy settings such as density, copy ratio and other special functions Job Program for easy recall.
To be always counted and printed as Black & White, select ‘Black & White’ in the driver. When a large number of small-volume print jobs are sent to the MX-5000N/01N & Continuous Print MX-4100N/01N, it processes these jobs as a single print job. This eliminates procedures...
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Rotate 180 Prints jobs rotated by 180 degrees. degrees Connects the MX-5000N/01N & MX-4100N/01N to another MX-5000N/01N & Tandem Print MX-4100N/01N at a different location on the network, and, in effect, shares printing jobs between the two machines.
Erases both the shadow lines around the sides when scanning a book original or thick original. (Side erase) Adjusts the image density for the original. Exposure Copies address data from one MX-5000N/01N & MX-4100N/01N and sends it to other Import/Export MFPs. Address (‘Via Web page’...
Sends/ receives Internet FAX without going through mail server. Users can send/receive FAX Direct SMTP in real time. MX-5000N/01N & MX-4100N/01N supports commonly used file formats for scanned data File Format (Monochrome: TIFF, PDF, encrypted PDF, and XPS) (Colour: TIFF, PDF, encrypted PDF, JPEG and XPS) MX-5000N/01N &...
Preview/thumbnail Outgoing fax data can be previewed on the touch panel. Quick Online MX-5000N/01N & MX-4100N/01N with the fax option start to dial and send a multiple-page Transmission document as soon as the first page is scanned into memory. Recall Mode Resends the document after a certain period of time if the recipient is busy.
Saves data file in Quick file folder (MAX12GB, 1,700 pages or 1,000 files) or Main/Custom Capability folder (MAX 38GB, 5,500 pages or 3,000 files). You enter the ad-hoc file name up to 30 characters long directly or MX-5000N/01N & File Name MX-4100N/01N generates file names automatically.
Forwards all sent/received documents (except “USB memory scan” and “PC scan” data) to Administration ‘e-mail’, ‘FTP’, ‘desktop’ and ‘Network folder’ for the administrator. When data printed under this mode is scanned by MX-5000N/01N & MX-4100N/01N series Document or later models equipped with the Data Security Kit, the Document Control function cancels...
Specifications Basic Specifications Base Engine MX-5000N/01N MX-4100N/01N Monochrome Colour Monochrome Colour Simplex to Simplex 50 cpm 50 cpm 41 cpm 41 cpm Photoconductor type OPC(Diameter: Black: φ30mm, Colour: φ30mm x 3) Record method Electronic Photo (Laser) Development method Dry-Type Dual-Component Magnetic Brush Development...
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Power Consumption Maximum rated power consumption 1.84kW (200 to 240V) TEC value specified by New 19.2kWh 15.24kWh International Energy Star Operation Panel (Colour LCD: 8.5inch WVGA) Form Dot matrix LCD, touch panel Display dot number 800x480 dots (W-VGA) LCD Drive Display Area 184.8x110.8mm LCD backlight Fluorescent tube, backlight...
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Bypass A3W, A3, B4, A4, A4R, B5, B5R, A5R Paper Size Envelope (Monarch/ Com-10/ DL/ C5) Extra Size (Tab paper is limited to A4; tab width12mm-20mm) Changing of paper size Switched by users Paper type setting Thin Paper: 55-59g/m Plain paper: 60-105g/m Paper type/weight Heavy Paper: 106-256g/m Envelope: 75-90g/m...
Peripheral D evices specifications Stand with 500-Sheet Paper Drawer (MX-DEX8) Paper sizes A3, B4, A4, A4R, B5, B5R Paper type/weight Plain paper: 60-105g/m Heavy paper: 106-209g/m Paper capacity Standard paper: 500 sheets (80g/m , 21lbs Bond) Plain paper, pre-printed paper (not including backing papers), recycled paper, Paper types letterhead, pre-punched paper, coloured paper, and heavy paper.
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Inner Finisher (MX-FNX9) Ejectable paper size A3W, A3, B4, A4, A4R, B5, B5R, A5R, Envelope (Monarch / Com-10 / DL / C5) Thin paper: 55-59g/m Paper type/weight Plain paper: 60-105g/m Heavy paper: 106-256g/m Mode type Non-stapled, stapled Paper sizes allowed for offset A3, B4, A4, A4R, B5 Offset quantity 30mm...
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Saddle Stitch Finisher (MX-FN10) Ejectable paper sizes A3W, A3, B4, A4, A4R, B5, B5R A5R Envelope (Monarch / Com-10 / DL / C5) Thin paper: 55-59g/m Paper type/weight Plain paper: 60-105g/m Heavy paper: 106-256g/m Mode type Non-stapled, stapled, saddle stitch, bi-folding Paper sizes allowed for offset A3, B4, A4, A4R, B5, B5R Offset quantity...
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650 sheets A3W, A3, B4, A4R, B5R Stapled: 100 bundles or 1,550 sheets A4, B5 50 bundles or 650 sheets A3, B4, A4R 1-point at front (Flat) A3, B4, A4, A4R, B5 Sizes allowed for stapling 1-point at back (Flat) A3, B4, A4, A4R, B5 2-point stitching A3, B4, A4, A4R, B5...
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Enhanced Compression Kit (MX- EBX3) The following function can be supported when board is equipped. Overview ・Compact PDF Packaged items Base board PS3 Expansion Kit (MX-PKX1) Product key sheet Packaged items PS CD-ROM Application number (written on the product key sheet) Included software in the PS font CD-ROM...
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Same as Sharpdesk CD-ROM in the Main Unit CD-ROM Application Communication Module (MX-AMX2) Instruction manual Packaged items Sharp OSA Utility CD-ROM Application number (pasted on the instruction manual) Included software in the Sharp OSA Utility CD-ROM External Account Module (MX-AMX3)
Functions Copy Function MX-5000N/01N MX-4100N/01N Monochrome Colour Monochrome Colour First Copy (Original Cover) 4.1seconds 5.9seconds 4.7seconds 6.7seconds First Copy (RSPF) 9.3seconds 13.5seconds 10.1seconds 13.5seconds First Copy (DSPF) 8.8seconds 15.2seconds 9.5seconds 15.2seconds Portrait feeding of A4 sheets from 1st paper tray, Using the Document glass, Without Auto colour selection and Auto colour, Polygon in rotation.
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Dual page copy Saddle stitch Yes (Centering available) Job build Yes (Setting change per bunch can be allowed.) Tandem copy Yes (via network) Cover/insertion Tab paper insertion Yes (Insertion only. Tab copy not allowed. Staple/Punch not allowed.) OHP insertion Yes (Inserted paper is automatically selected.) Tab copy Multi Shot Yes (Centering available.
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Printer Functions Windows 98*/ Me*/ NT 4.0 SP5 or later*/ 2000 / XP/ XP x64*/ Server 2003/ Server 2003 x64*/ Server 2008/ Server 2008 x64*/ Vista/ Vista x64* Supported OS * Drivers(GPD files) are not included in CD-ROM. (WEB only) Mac OS 9.0-9.2.2 / Mac OS X 10.2.8 / 10.3.9 / 10.4.11 / 10.5-10.5.4 (Opt.) PDL Emulation PCL5c compatible, PCL6 compatible, PostScript 3 compatible(Option)
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SPDL2-c Printer Functions Content PS3 (OP) PCL6/5c For setting of Bypass tray, even if the setup values on the main unit side do not match with those on the Enable Selected Paper driver side, the printing will be executed in the setting of Type/Size in Bypass Tray the driver regardless of the setup values on the main unit side.
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ICC Profile <Output Profile> There is no user selection for output profile. Sharp provides Custom profile. Upload of profile supports by service. The tool is set on the Web (service setting). The concrete method of profile making is to be considered separately.
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Image Send Function Scan to E-mail/ Scan to Desktop (Scan data transmission not dependent on IP addresses under DHCP environment)/ Scan to FTP/ Scan to Network Folder Scanner (SMB)/ Scan to USB memory/ Scan to E-mail with Meta/ Scan to Desktop with Meta/ Scan to FTP with Meta/ Scan to Network Folder with Meta Scan to Scan to e-mail/ FTP/ Desktop/ SMB (Document Admin) Fax to Fax (manual)
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Specification of Addresses Internet Fax Mode Scanner Direct SMTP Number of Individual address Total (number of key): maximum: 999 key registration Number of Group (1 key) address registration: maximum 500 Number of Group Number of Group key registration of direct entry: 5000 (1 key) address registration (Total address number included in /999 key) Program...
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Reception Function Internet Mode Scanner Fax Direct SMTP Automatic reception (Switching from manual reception Manual reception Yes (Direct SMTP: No) automatic reception.) For SEF only. Memory reception Fixed size reduced reception Rotated reception Setting of received data print condition 2-sided reception Condition setting through the System Setting Reception from a specific Specified numbers only...
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Transmission Method Internet Fax Mode Scanner Direct SMTP 2 seconds level (super G3 / JBIG) Transmission time 6 seconds level (G3 ECM) Intercommunication Super G3 / G3 Record Size Internet Fax Mode Scanner Direct SMTP Maximum record width 293mm Record size A3 - A5 Registration-Related Setting Internet Fax...
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PC- Fax / PC- I-Fax Functions Windows 98 Windows Me Windows NT4.0 Workstation (Service Pack5, IE4.0 or more) Windows 2000 Supported OS Windows XP Home Edition Windows XP Professional Windows Server 2003 Windows Vista Windows Server 2008 IBM PC/AT compatible machine Pentium II 300MHz or more 640x480 Pixels or more of screen resolution Monitor...
Configurations Options List Model Name Description Remark MX-DEX8 Stand/500-Sheet Paper Drawer Can not install with MX-DEX9/ DKX4/ W MX-DEX9 Stand/500x2-Sheet Paper Drawer Can not install with MX-DEX8/ DKX4/ W MX-DK131 Cabinet for 2 cassettes (KE/FM) (Local)Can not install with MX-DEX8/9 MX-LCX1 3,500 Sheets Large Capacity tray MX-DEX8 or DEX9 is required...
The life may vary depending on the document and the environmental factors. MX-5000N/01N & MX-4000N/01N and MX-3100N/2600N use common consumables. But difference of process-speed increases the life of consumables for MX-5000N/01N & MX-4000N/01N, (For black: MX-5000N/01N & MX-4000N/01N: 150k vs MX-3100N/2600N: 100k/...