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SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION
Sharp Plaza, Mahwah, NJ 07495-1163
1-800-BE-SHARP • www.sharpusa.com
Design and specifications subject to change without notice. Sharp, Sharp OSA, Sharpdesk,
My Sharp, and all related trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sharp
Corporation and/or its affiliated companies. Windows, Windows Server and Windows Vista
are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. PCL is a registered
trademark of HP company. PostScript is a registered trademark of Adobe Systems
Incorporated. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
© 2012 Sharp Electronics Corporation. All rights reserved. Printed in U.S.A. 10/12 • CPD-3867
M X - C 3 1 2 S P E C I F I C A T I O N S
Main Specifications
MX-C312 Includes multi-tasking controller, 80 GB HDD with
document filing system, PCL
®
6/PostScript
®
3 network
printing, network scanning, 50-sheet RSPF, auto-duplex,
500-sheet paper drawers and 100-sheet bypass. Black
and color developer is included in the box.
Type Color multi-function digital document system
Functions Copy, print, network print, network scan, document filing
and fax
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Copy System Dry electrostatic transfer/Dual component developer/
Magnetic brush development/OPC drums/Heat Roller
fusing/Xenon Lamp Exposure
Originals Sheets and Bound Documents
Max Original Size 8-1/2" x 14"
Copy Size Min 5-1/2" x 8-1/2"/Max 8-1/2" x 14"
Copy Speed 31 ppm B&W/Color (Letter)
Multiple Copy Max: 999 copies
First Copy Time Platen glass: 8.0 sec or less (B&W); 8.9 sec or less (color)
RSPF: 9.9 sec or less (B&W); 11.5 sec or less (color)*
Warm-Up Time 90 seconds or less*
Magnification 50% to 200% in 1% increments (50 to 200% for RSPF)
Original Feed 50-sheet RSPF with original size detection
Scan Speed Copy mode (Simplex): Up to 35 ipm (B&W or color)
@ 600 X 300 dpi.
Network Scan (Simplex): Up to 35 ipm (B&W or color)
@200 x 200 dpi.
Original Sizes 5-1/2 x 8-1/2 / 8-1/2 x 14 (15-lb bond to 110-lb index)
Paper Feed Standard: 500 sheet paper drawer (Letter/Legal) and 100-
System sheet bypass tray (Letter/Legal). Optional: Up to 3 additional
500-sheet paper drawers (Letter/Legal)
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Paper Types Paper drawers: 16-28 lb. bond. 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. (thin paper), 28 lb. bond-110 lb. index (heavy
paper), 20-24 lb. (Monarch/Com-10 envelope). Other types
include label paper, gloss paper, pre-printed, recycled,
pre-punched, letterhead, color film and OHP Film.
Duplexing Standard automatic duplex copying and printing
CPU Power QUICCIII-MPC8533E/800MHz
Interface RJ-45 Ethernet (10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T),
USB 2.0 (Host Port), USB 2.0 (Device Port)
Memory Standard 1 GB (copier); 512 MB (printer/network
scanning) memory
Hard Disk Drive 80 GB; up to 50 GB document filing system
Copy Resolution Scan: B&W/Color: 600 dpi; Copy output: B&W/Color 600 dpi
Color Modes Auto Color Control, Full Color Mode, Monochrome (B&W), 2
Color Mode, Single Color Mode.
Exposure Control Modes: Automatic (Color: Magical View, B&W: Character
AE) Text, Text/Photo, Text/Printed-Photo, Printed-Photo,
Photo, Map, Pale-Color document. Settings: Auto exposure
control or 9 step manual exposure.
Halftone 256 gradations/2 levels (monochrome)
Copy Features Scan-Once-Print-Many, electronic sorting, Auto Color
Sensing (ACS), Auto Paper Sensing (APS), Auto
Magnification Sensing (AMS), Auto tray switching (ATS),
rotation copy, reverse copy, margin shift, edge erase, OHP
insertion, card shot, reverse image, black-white reversal,
centering, proof copy, 2-in-1, photo repeat, document
filing, job programs, date/character/page stamp (color)
Account Control Up to 1000 users. Supports user-number authentication (on
device), login name/management, date/character/page stamp
(color), Copy, Print, Scan, Fax and Document Management
Output Tray Main output tray (top) 250 sheets (face down)
Capacity
Firmware Flash ROM with local (USB); network update capability and
Management firmware update 1 to N with PAU (Printer Administration Utility)
Configuration Web-based management system with user/administrator
Method level login security, cloning (1 to N) with PAU and remote
front panel access
Service/ Remote Front Panel Access to service logs and click counts
Maintenance
Power AC 100-127VAC, 60HZ, 12 AMPS
Power Maximum: 1.44kW or less.
Consumption
Weight Approx. 102 lbs (base model)
Dimensions 22-3/64" x 17-1/4" x 28-7/64"
Network Printing System (Standard)
PDL PCL
®
6, PostScript
®
3™ compatible, optional XPS
Resolution 1200 dpi, 600 dpi
Print Speed 31 pages per minute (Letter)
Print Drivers Windows Server
®
2003-2008, Windows XP, Windows XP x 64,
Windows Server x64, Windows Vista
®
, Windows Vista x 64,
Windows
®
7, MAC
®
OSX
®
(including 10.4.11, 10.5-10.5.8,
10.6-10.6.8, 10.7-10.7.4, all MAC PPD.
Features Continuous printing, duplex printing, pamphlet printing, N-up
printing, image rotation, different cover page/last page,
transparency inserts, carbon copy print mode, fit-to-page,
poster print, margin shift, mirror image, watermarks, overlay,
confidential print, confidential batch print, print hold, bypass
printing, job priority printing and direct printing. (Note: Some
features not available on certain print drivers)
Direct Printing File Types: TIFF, JPEG, PCL, PRN, TXT, PDF, Encrypted
PDF, PostScript and XPS
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. Methods: FTP, WebPage, E-mail
and USB Memory
Resident Fonts 80 Outline Fonts
Interface RJ-45 Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T
Operating Windows Server
®
2003-2008, Windows
®
XP, Windows
Systems Vista, Windows 7, MAC OSX 10.4.11, 10.5-10.5.8,
10.6,10.6.8, 10.7-10.7.4, Novell
®
Netware
®
3x, 4x,
5x, Sun
®
OS 4.1x, Solaris
®
2x, Unix
®
, Linux
®
and Citrix
®
(Metaframe, Presentation Server 4, 4.5) and Windows
Terminal Services.
Network TCP/IP (IPv4, IPv6, IPSEC) SSL (HTTP, IPP, FTP), SNMPv3,
Protocols 802.1x for Windows and Unix. LPD and LPR for UNIX.
IPX/SPX
®
for Novell environments. EtherTalk
®
and NetBEUI,
AppleTalk for Macintosh
®
environments.
Printing LPR, IPP, IPPS, PAP, Raw TCP (port 9100), FTP and Novell
Protocols Pserver/Rprinter
Network IP/Mac address filtering, protocol filtering, port management,
Security user authentication and document administration.
Security IEEE 2600-2008, DoD (NSTISSP) #11, DoD Directive
Standards 8500.2, DoD (DISA)
Network Scanning System (Standard)
Max Original Size 8-1/2" x 14"
Optical 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, XPS
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Color: Grayscale, Color TIFF, JPEG, PDF, Encrypted PDF,
XPS
1
Internet Fax: TIFF-FX, FIFF-F, TIFF-S
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Image Monochrome Scanning: Uncompressed, G3 (MH), G4 (MR/MMR)
Compression Color/Grayscale: JPEG (High, middle, low)
Internet Fax mode: MH/MMR (option)
Scan E-mail, Desktop, FTP, Folder (SMB), USB, Internet fax
Destinations (option), Super G3 fax (option)
One-Touch Up to 999 (combined scan destinations)
Destinations
Group DestinationsUp to 500
Programs 48 (combined)
Max. Jobs Up to 94
in Memory
Network TCP/IP and SSL (Includes HTTP, SMTP, LDAP, FTP, POP3),
Protocols SMB, ESMTP and 802.1x
Network Security E-mail server user authentication for LDAP and Active Directory
Software Sharpdesk
®
desktop document management software
(1 user license)
B&W Super G3 Fax Kit (Option)
Transmission ModeSuper G3, G3
Modem Speed 33.6 KBPS
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Compression JBIG, MMR, MR, MH
Methods
Scanning Method Sheet fed simplex or duplex or book
Max Transmit 400 dpi
Resolution
Transmit Speed Approximately 2 seconds with Super G3/JBIG
4
Auto Dialing Up to 999 (combined scan destinations)
Group Dial/ Up to 500
Destinations
Inbound Fax Forwards received fax data to E-mail, FTP, Desktop, SMB
Routing
B&W Super G3 Fax Kit - Continued
Long Length Up to 19.5" (for transmission)
Originals
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.
Inner Finisher (Option)
Type Built in Finisher
Output Capacity Up to 280 sheets (Letter/Legal),
100 postcard, 20 envelope
Output Delivery Face down
Stapling Media Plain/Thin/Heavy/Recycled/Letterhead/Pre-punched/
Colored/Preprinted paper
Stapling Positions Single corner position
Power Source Supplied from the main unit
Stapling 30 sheets Letter/legal
Stapled Sets 10 bundles or 300 sheets (letter/legal)
Weight Approx. 19.8 lbs
Dimensions 18-2/3" (w) x 13-1/16" (d) x 6-3/16" (h)
(When Tray 20-1/2" (w) x 13-1/16" (d) x 6-3/16" (h)
is expanded)
Optional Equipment
MX-BTX1 Business Card Feeder
MX-FN12 Inner Finisher
MX-CFABB Base Plate with locking casters
MX-CFABD Deluxe Cabinet with door and locking casters
MX-CSX1 500 sheet Paper Feed Unit for Tray 2
MX-CSX2 500 sheet Paper Feed Unit for Trays 3 & 4
MX-PUX1 XPS Expansion Kit (Requires MX-SHP1GBXPS)
MX-SHP1GBXPS Expansion Memory 1 GB (Required for MX-PUX1)
AR-PF1 Bar Code Font Kit
MX-FR29U Commercial Data Security Kit
MX-FXX3 Fax Expansion Kit
MX-FWX1 Internet Fax Expansion Kit
MX-AMX1 Application Integration Module
MX-AMX2 Application Communication Module
MX-AMX3 External Accounting Module
MX-USX1 Sharpdesk 1 License Kit
MX-USX5 Sharpdesk 5 License Kit
MX-US10 Sharpdesk 10 License Kit
MX-US50 Sharpdesk 50 License Kit
MX-USA0 Sharpdesk 100 License Kit
Supplies
MX-C40NTB Black Toner Cartridge
MX-C40NTC Cyan Toner Cartridge
MX-C40NTM Magenta Toner Cartridge
MX-C40NTY Yellow Toner Cartridge
MX-C40NVB Black Developer
MX-C40NVC Cyan Developer
MX-C40NVM Magenta Developer
MX-C40NVY Yellow Developer
MX-C40NRB Black Drum Cartridge
MX-C40NRS Color Drum Cartridge
MX-C31HB Toner Collection Container
MX-SCX1 Staple Cartridge
* May vary depending on product configuration, machine settings and operating and/or environmental conditions.
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Some features require optional equipment
2
Paper capacity is based on letter size paper
3
Actual transmission time will vary based on line conditions
4
Based on Sharp Standard Test Chart with approximately 700 characters, letter size in standard resolution