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Base Models
MX-3500N: Color Multifunction digital document system; 800 MHz multi-
tasking controller, 40 GB HDD with document filing, PCL5c/PCL6 network
printing/scanning, 100-sheet RSPF, auto duplex, two 500-sheet paper
drawers and 100-sheet bypass.
MX-3501N/MX-4501N: Color Multifunction digital document system; 800
MHz multi-tasking controller, 80 GB HDD with document filing, PCL5c/PCL6
network printing/scanning,150-sheet DSPF, Scan2 technology, auto duplex,
two 500-sheet paper drawers and 100-sheet bypass.
Functions Copy, print, network print, network scan, document filing,
Sharpdesk™ plus a fax option
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Copy System Laser, Dry Transfer, Organic Photo Conductor Ultra-Fine Toners/Developers,
Magnetic & Heat Process
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"
Copy Speed
MX-3500N/MX3501N:
35 ppm B&W/35 ppm Color
MX-4501N: 45 ppm B&W/35 ppm color
(Based on letter size original using copy tray 1)
First Copy Time Platen glass: 4.1 seconds MX-4501N (B&W); 4.7 seconds MX-3500N/
MX-3501N (B&W); 6.9 seconds (color); DSPF: 7.3 seconds (B&W); 13.1
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.
Warm Up Time 240 Seconds or less
Copy Data 25% to 400% Zoom (1% increments), 25% to 200% (DSPF/RSPF);
9 R/E presets; 999 Continuous Copy
Scanning
MX-3500N:
Up to 48 pages per minute scanning/fax/internet fax or 45 ppm
copying using B&W originals; copying or scanning with color originals at
standard resolution is 35 pages/minute.
MX-3501N/MX-4501N:Up to 60 pages/minute with 2-sided B/W originals
at standard resolution (includes Fax & Internet-Fax) Up to 35 pages/minute
with Color Copy or Scan originals at standard resolution
Original Feeder
MX-3500N: Reversing Single Pass; 100-sheet capacity (using 20 lb Bond)
MX-3501N/MX-4501N:Duplex Single Pass; 150-sheet capacity (using 20 lb. bond)
Sizes: 5
1
/
2
" x 8
1
/
2
", 8
1
/
2
" x 11", 8
1
/
2
" x 11" R, 8
1
/
2
" x 14", 11" x 17"
(13-34 lb. bond)
Paper Feed Standard: Two 500-sheet paper drawers (letter, legal, ledger, statement
size) Optional: One 500-sheet paper drawer (letter, legal, ledger,
statement size) or two 500-sheet paper drawers (letter, legal, ledger,
statement size) and 3,500-sheet large capacity tray (letter size). See
authorized dealer for configurations.
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 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.
Output Tray Main output tray (top) 500 sheets (face down);
Option: Right-side tray 100 sheets (face down)
Duplexing Standard automatic duplex copying and printing of up to 110 Index
Interface Ethernet (10/100BaseT), USB 2.0 (host port), USB 2.0 (device port)
Memory Standard 768 MB (copier memory); 640 MB (printer/network
scanning) memory
Hard Disk
MX-3500N (40 GB HDD): Document Filing: 10 GB
• Main/Custom: Up to 1,400 pages or 1,000 files
• Quick Folders: Up to 1,400 or 1,000 files
MX-3501N/MX-4501N (80 GB HDD): Document Filing: 30 GB
• Main/Custom: Up to 4,200 pages or 1,000 files
• Quick Folders: Up to 1,400 or 1,000 files
Resolution Scan: monochrome/color: Max 600 DPI;
Copy Output (B&W/Color): Max 600 DPI
Halftone Equivalent to 256 gradations/2 levels (mono)
Color modes Auto Color Selection, Full Color, B/W, Dual & Single Color Modes
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)
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Main Specifications Continued
Accounts 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 update via USB and/or network
Power Source AC 100-127 VAC, 60 HZ, 12 Amps
Power Approx Max: 1440W; Sleep Mode: 13W
Low Power Mode: 185W (MX-3500N/MX-3501N) 223W (MX-4501N)
Weight
MX-3500N: Approximately 262 lbs. (base unit)
MX-3501N/MX-4501N: Approximately 282 lbs. (base unit)
Dimensions
MX-3500N: 25 7/16" (w) x 26 3/8" (d), x 37 7/16" (h)
MX-3501N/MX-4501N: 25 7/16" (w) x 26 3/8" (d), x 37 13/16" (h)
Network Printing System (standard)
Emulation PCL6 / PCL5c compatible, optional PS3
Resolution 1,200 dpi (monochrome), 600 DPI, 300 DPI
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Print Drivers Windows® 98/ME, NT4.0 (with SP5 or later), 2000, XP, 2003 server;
MAC OS 9, OSX (including 10.4) PPD only
Software Print drivers, Printer Status Monitor and Printer Administration Utility
Features Continuous, Duplex, Pamphlet, N-up, Image Rotation, Different Cover
Page/Last Page, Transparency Inserts, Tabs, Carbon-copy Print,
Fit-to-page, Poster, Margin Shift, Mirror Image, Watermarks, Overlay,
Confidential, Confidential Batch, Release from Hold, Proof, Bypass, Job
Priority, Job Control, Tandem and Direct printing (Note: some features not
available on certain print drivers)
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Direct Printing File Types: TIFF, JPEG, PCL, TXT, PDF, Encrypted PDF, and PS
(PS Expansion Kit required)
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Methods: FTP, Web page, Email and USB memory
Interface Ethernet; 10/100 BaseT; USB 2.0
OS Support Windows 98/ME, NT 4.0, XP, 2003 Server. Novell® Netware 3x, 4x, 5x,
MAC OS 9, OSX, (including 10.4)
Protocols TCP/IP for Windows and Unix environments including HTTPS and SSL
IPX/SPX for Novell and Ethertalk for Macintosh® environments
Print Protocols LPR, IPP, PAP, Raw TCP (port 9100), FTP, Novell Pserver/Rprinter
Security Secure Socket Layer, IP/MAC address filtering, protocol filtering,
port management, user authentication and document administration
Network Scanning System (standard)
Scan Output Resolution: 600, 400, 300, 200 or 100 DPI
Image Formats Monochrome: TIFF, PDF, Encrypted PDF
Color / Grayscale: TIFF, JPG, PDF, Encrypted PDF
Internet Fax: TIFF-FX, TIFF-F, TIFF-S
Compression Mono: Uncompressed, G3 (MH), G4(MR/MMR)
Color/ Grayscale: JPEG (high, middle, low)
Internet Fax: MH/MMR (option)
Destinations Email, Desktop, FTP, Folder (SMB), USB memory, Internet fax (option),
Super G3 fax (option)
One-Touch Up to 999 destinations (combined with scan destinations)
and up to 500 Groups
Programs 48 total
Scanning Protocols TCP/IP (includes SMTP, LDAP, FTP, SMB)
Security Email server user authentication and user account control
Configuration Web-based management; user/administrator
Method level login security
Software Sharpdesk desktop document management software (1 user license)
B&W Super G3 Fax Kit (option)
Transmission Super G3, G3 (33.6 KBPS)with JBIG, MMR,
Data MR or MH Compression by sheets fed simplex, duplex or off the glass;
Max 400 DPI (ultra-fine) at approximately 2 seconds; JBIG
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Auto Dialing Up to 999 destinations (combined with scan
destinations) and up to 500 Groups
Inbound Routing Forwards received fax data to Email
Originals Up to 31.5" (for transmission)
Programs 48 (combined)
Memory 8 MB (exclusive)
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, 2-in-1 transmission, duplex reception
transaction reports, activity reports and PC fax
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Inner Finisher (option)
Output Face down, 500 sheets (letter or statement) or
Capacity 250 sheets (12" x 18", ledger, or legal)
Stapling Plain paper, (letter, legal, or ledger size) with staple in front (1),
rear (1), or both
Max. Pages 50 sheets (letter size) or 30 sheets (legal, ledger
for Stapling or mixed same-width size)
Stapled Sets 30 bundles or 500 sheets (letter or statement size) or 30 bundles or
250 sheets (legal or ledger size)
Hole Punching Optional hole-punch unit (3-holes/2-holes) MX-PNX1B
Saddle-Stitch Finisher (option)
Type Console finisher with dual exit trays (mounts on left side of host machine)
Output Trays Upper tray: Offset stack tray; Lower tray: Book tray for saddle-stitch
Output Capacity 1,000 sheets (letter/statement size) or 500 sheets
(legal, ledger or letter-R size)
Output Data Face down; 30 sheets (letter/statement) or 25 sheets (legal, ledger or mixed
for Stapling same-width) using Plain paper, letter/legal/ledger size or mixed
with staple in front (1), rear (1), or both
Saddle-Stitch Center stitch/center folding (2 staples) letter/ledger paper sizes
Max Sets Up to 10 sets (6-10 sheets per set)
Up to 20 sets (1-5 sheets per set)
Punching Optional hole punch unit AR-PN1B (2 holes/3 holes)
Large Capacity Tray (option)
Type Large capacity paper feed desk
Paper Size Letter size, 16-28 lb. Bond
Capacity 3,500 sheets
Paper Types Plain paper, pre-printed, recycled, letterhead,
pre-punched and colored paper
Optional Equipment List
MX-DEX3 Stand/1 x 500 Paper Desk
MX-DEX4 Stand/2 x 500 Paper Desk
MX-45ABD Rolling Cabinet Base
MX-LCX1 Large Capacity Tray (requires MX-DEX3 or MX-DEX4 or MX-45ABD)
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-TRX2 Exit Tray Unit
MX-PKX1 Postscript 3 Kit
MX-FWX1 Internet Fax Kit
MX-FXX1 Super G3 Fax Kit
AR-PF1 Bar Code Font Kit
MX-AMX1 Application Integration Module
MX-FRX2U Data Security Kit
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MX-PEX1 Fiery Print Controller (PostScript 3 incl.)
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Supplies
MX-45NTBA 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
1 Some features require optional equipment
2 1,200 DPI and Postscript Printing requires
optional PS3 Expansion Kit
3 Actual transmission time will vary based on line conditions.
Based on Sharp Standard Test Chart with approximately
700 characters, letter size in standard resolution
4 Option not available at time of launch
MX-3500N/MX
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3501N/MX
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4501N SPECIFICATIONS
SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION
Sharp Plaza
Mahwah, NJ 07430-1163
1-800-BE-SHARP
www.sharpusa.com
Design and specifications subject to change without notice.
Sharp is a registered trademark of Sharp Corporation.
All other trademarks and registered trademarks are property
of their respective holders.
CPD-3759
As an ENERGY STAR® Partner,
Sharp has determined that this
product meets the ENERGY STAR®
guidelines for energy efficiency.