MX-M503/M453/M363/M283 SPECIFICATIONS
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Some features may require optional equipment.
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May vary depending on product configuration, machine settings and operating
and/or environmental conditions.
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Actual transmission speed and time will vary based on line conditions
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Based on Sharp Standard Test Chart with approximately 700 characters,
letter size in standard resolution.
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 NT, Windows Server and Windows Vista are trademarks
or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other trademarks are
the property of their respective owners.
©2013 Sharp Electronics Corporation. All rights reserved. Printed in U.S.A. 05/13 • CPD-3842
Main Specifications
MX-M503N/M453N/ Includes 8.5" Color Display, Standard Copying, PCL6 Network
M363N/M283N: Printing, Network Color Scanning, Document Filing, 100-sheet
DSPF (except MX-M283N), Auto Duplex, 2 x 500-sheet Paper
drawers, 100-sheet Bypass tray & 80GB Hard Drive.
MX-M503U/M453U/ Includes 8.1" Mono Display, Standard Copying, 100-Sheet RSPF,
M363U: Auto Duplex, 2 x 500-sheet paper drawers, 100-sheet Bypass tray
Type 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 11" x 17"
Copy Size Min. 5 ½" x 8 ½", Max. 11 "x 17"
Copy Speed MX-M503N/U 50 ppm; MX-M453N/U 45 ppm;
MX-M363N/U 36 ppm; MX-M283N 28 ppm (8 ½" x 11")
Multiple Copy Max. 999 copies
First Copy Time MX-M503 MX-M453 MX-M363 MX-M283
(Seconds)
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Platen Glass 3.9 sec 3.9 sec 4.6 sec 4.6 sec
RSPF 9.3 sec 9.3 sec 10.1 sec 10.1 sec
DSPF 8.8 sec 8.8 sec 9.5 sec —
Warm Up Time 20 Seconds or less
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Magnification 25% to 400% in 1% increments (RSPF/DSPF 25%-200%)
Original Feed 100-Sheet RSPF: MX-M503U/M453U/M363U/M283N
100-Sheet DSPF: MX-M503N/M453N/M363N
Scan Speed RSPF Copy: Up to 50 IPM @ 600 x 400 dpi; 36 IPM @ 600 x
600 dpi / DSPF Copy: Up to 70 IPM @ 600 x 300 dpi.
RSPF Scan: Up to 50 IPM @ 200 x 200 dpi / DSPF Scan: Up
to 70 IPM @ 200 x 200 dpi.
Original Sizes 5 ½" x 8 ½", 8 ½" x 11", 8 ½" x 11" R, 8 ½" x 14", 11" x 17"
Paper Feed System Standard: (2) 500-sheet drawers (letter/legal/ledger/statement) and
100-sheet bypass tray (letter/legal/ledger/statement/envelope).
Optional: (1) 500-sheet paper drawer (letter/legal/ledger/statement
size) or (2) 500-sheet paper drawers (letter/legal/ledger/statement
size) and 3500-sheet large capacity tray (letter size).
Paper Types Paper drawers/Bypass tray: 16 lb. bond-110 lb. index; other
paper types include plain, pre-printed, recycled, pre-punched,
letterhead and color paper.
Bypass tray also supports: 13-16 lb. bond (thin paper), 20-24 lb.
bond (Monarch/Com-10 envelope), tab paper (letter size only);
other types include label paper and OHP film.
Large capacity tray: 16-28 lb. bond.
Duplexing Standard automatic duplex copying and printing
CPU MX-M503/M453: 667 MHZ, MX-M363/M283: 533 MHZ
Interface RJ-45 Ethernet (10/100/1000Base-T), USB 2.0 host/device
Memory Copy: 640MB (320MB U models); Print/scan: 1GB
Hard Disk Drive 80GB; 38GB for document filing system (N models)
Copy Resolution Scan: B&W/color: 600 dpi; Copy Output: B&W: 1200 dpi
(N models)
Exposure Control Modes: Automatic Text, Text/Photo, Text/Printed-Photo, Printed-
Photo, Photo, Map. Settings: auto or 9 step manual.
Halftone 256 gradations/2 levels (monochrome)
Copy Features Scan-Once Print-Many, electronic sorting, offset-stacking, Auto
Paper Sensing (APS), Auto Magnification Sensing (AMS), auto
tray switching, rotation copy, reserve 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, multi-page enlargement, reverse image, black-
white reversal, centering, proof copy, 2-in-1/4-in1, pamphlet,
photo repeat, document filing, account management, job
programs, date/character/page stamp.
Account Control Up to 1000 users. Supports user-number authentication (on
device), login name/password (on device) or login
name/password (on device via LDAP server) for Copy, Print,
Scan, Fax and document management.
Output Tray Main output tray (top) 400 sheets (face down); optional exit tray
Capacity (right side) 100 sheets (face down)
Firmware Flash ROM with local (USB) and network update capability.
Configuration Web-based management system with user/administrator level login
Method security, cloning (1 to N) with PAU and remote front panel access
Service/Maintanence Remote front panel and remote service logs
Power AC 100-127 VAC, 60Hz, 12 Amps
Power consumption All models Approx. 1.44kW
Weight All models Approx. 210 lbs.
Dimensions All models Approx. 25 ½" (w) x 27 ½" (d) x 38" (h)
Network Printing System (standard on N models)
PDL PCL
®
6/PCL5e compatible, Optional Postscript
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™
, optional XPS
Resolution 1200 dpi x 1200 dpi (N models), 600 dpi x 600 dpi (U models)
Print Speed 28/36/45/50 pages per minute depending on model (8½"x 11")
Print Drivers Windows
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7, x64, Windows 8, x64, Windows Server
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2003,
Windows Server 2008, Windows XP, Windows XP x64, Windows
Server 2003 x64, Windows Server 2008 x64, Windows Vista
™
,
Windows Vista x64, MAC OS
®
, 9.2.2, OS-X (including 10.2.8,
10.3.9, 10.4.11, 10.5-10.5.5), all MAC PPD, UNIX, Linux.
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Features Continuous printing, duplex printing, pamphlet printing,
N-up printing, image rotation, different cover page/last page,
transparency inserts, tab printing, carbon copy print mode,
fit-to-page, poster print, margin shift, mirror image, watermarks,
overlay, confidential print, confidential batch print, print hold,
proof print, bypass printing, job priority printing, print job control,
tandem printing and direct printing
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Direct Printing File Types: TIFF, JPEG, PCL, PRN, TXT, PDF, Encrypted PDF,
High Compression PDF, Postscript and XPS
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Methods: FTP,
Web page, E-mail and USB memory
Resident Fonts 80 outline fonts
Interface RJ-45 Ethernet 10/100/1000 Base-T
Network Windows XP, 2003/2008 Server 2012 x64, Vista, Novell
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Environments Netware
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3x to 6x, MAC OS 9, OSX 10 to 10.5.6), Sun
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OS 4.1x, Solaris
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2x, UNIX
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, Linux
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, SAP, AS400, Citrix
®
(Metaframe, Presentation Server 4, 4.5) and Windows
Terminal Services.
Network Protocols TCP/IP (IPv4, IPv6, IPSEC) SSL (HTTP, IPP, FTP), SNMPv3, 802.1x
for Windows and UNIX. LPD and LPR for UNIX. IPX/SPX
®
(Novell
environments). EtherTalk
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and NetBEUI. AppleTalk
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(Macintosh
®
).
Printing Protocols LPR, IPP, IPPS, PAP, Raw TCP (port 9100), FTP and Novell
Pserver/Rprinter
Network Security IP/Mac address filtering, protocol filtering, port management,
user authentication and document administration.
Security Standards IEEE-2600-2008, DoD (NSTISSP) #11, DoD 8500.2, DoD (DISA)
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Network Scanning System (standard on N models)
Max Original Size 11" x 17"
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 (N models only): Grayscale, Color TIFF, JPG, PDF, Encrypted
PDF, High Compression PDF,
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XPS
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Image Monochrome Scanning: Uncompressed, G3 (MH), G4 (MR/MMR)
Compression Color/Grayscale (N models only): JPG (high, medium, low), High
Compression PDF
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, Internet FAX mode: MH/MMR (option)
Scan Destinations E-mail, Desktop, FTP, Folder (SMB), USB, Internet/G3 fax (options)
One-touch Dial Up to 1000 (combined scan destinations)
Group Destinations Up to 500
Programs Up to 48 (combined)
Max. Jobs in Memory Up to 94 (N models), up to 47 (U models)
Network Protocols TCP/IP, SSL (HTTP, SMTP, LDAP, FTP, POP3), SMB, ESMTP,
802.1x
Network Security E-mail server user authentication for LDAP and Active Directory
Software Sharpdesk
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document management software (1 user license)
Sharp OSA Platform Application Communication Module (MX-AMX2) Standard
B&W Super G3 Fax Kit (option)
Transmission Mode Super G3, G3
Modem Speed 33.6 KBPS
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Compression JBIG, MMR, MR, MH
Scanning Method Sheet fed simplex or duplex or book
TX Resolution 400 dpi (max.)
Transmit Speed Approximately 2 Seconds with Super G3/JBIG
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Auto Dialing Up to 1000 (combined scan destinations)
Group Dial Up to 500
Inbound Routing Forwards received fax data to E-mail
Long length Originals Up to 31.5" (for transmission)
Programs Up to 48 (combined)
Memory 8 (exclusive)
Halftone 256 levels
Features Quick on-line transmission, direct transmission, F-Code
transmission/reception, rotate transmission, anti-junk fax, staple
received faxes, secure fax release, out of paper reception, auto
redial, 2-in-1 reception, duplex reception TX reports, and PC fax.
Inner Finisher (option)
Type Built-in finisher (hole-punch unit option)
Output Capacity 500 sheets (letter/statement) or 250 sheets (ledger/legal size)
Stapling Media Plain paper, (letter, legal, or ledger size)
Stapling Positions 1 front, 1 rear, or both
Power Source Supplied from main unit
Stapling Up to 50 sheets (letter size) or 30 sheets (legal, ledger or mixed)
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 MX-PNX1B (2 holes/3 holes)
Weight Approx: 28.7 lbs.
Dimensions 25 ¼" (w) x 29" (d) x 8 ¼" (h) (with tray extended)
Saddle Stitch Finisher (option)
Type Console finisher with dual exit trays (mounts on left side)
Output Trays Upper tray: Offset stack tray
Lower tray: Book tray for saddle stitch
Output Capacity 1000 sheets (letter/statement size) or 500 sheets (legal, ledger
or letter-R size)
Stapling Up to 50 sheets (letter/statement), 25 sheets (legal, ledger, mixed)
Output Delivery Face down
Stapling Media Plain paper, letter/legal/ledger size or mixed
Stapling Positions 1 front, 1 rear, or both
Saddle Stitch Center stitch/folding (2 staples) letter/legal/ledger paper sizes.
Function Up to 10 sets (11-15 sheets per set)/15 sets (6-10 sheets per
set)/20 sets, Max. Sets (1-5 sheets per set).
Power Consumption 70 W or less
Hole Punching Optional hole punch unit MX-PNX5B (2 holes/3 holes)
Weight Approx: 88.18 lbs.
Dimensions 26" (w) x 25" (d) x 39" (h) (with tray extended)
4K Stacking Finisher
Type Console stacking finisher with dual exit trays
Output Trays Fixed position upper tray and offset stacking lower tray
Output Capacity Upper tray: 1,550 sheets (letter size, non-stapled)
Lower tray: 2,450 sheets (letter size, non-stapled)
Stapling Three position; Up to 50 sheets (letter size)
Hole punching Optional punch unit MX-PNX6B (2 hole/3 hole)
Power Consumption Approx: 140W
Weight Approx: 97 lbs.
Dimensions Approx: 20 ½" (w) x 25 ½" (d) x 43 ½" (h)
Optional Equipment
MX-DEX8 Stand/1 x 500 Sheet Paper Drawer
MX-DEX9 Stand/2 x 500 Sheet Paper Drawer
MX-50ABD Rolling Cabinet Base
MX-LCX1 Large Capacity Tray (requires MX-DEX8 or MX-DEX9)
MX-FNX9 Inner Finisher
MX-FN10 Saddle Stitch Finisher
MX-FN11 4K Stacking Finisher
MX-RBX3 Paper Pass Unit (Required for MX-FN10 or MX-FN11)
MX-PNX1B 3 Hole Punch Unit (for Inner Finisher)
MX-PNX5B 3 Hole Punch (for Saddle Stitch Finisher)
MX-PNX6B 3 Hole Punch Unit (for 4K Stacking Finisher)
MX-TRX2 Exit Tray Unit
MX-PB10 Printer Expansion Kit (U models)
MX-PB11 Printer Expansion Kit with Hard Drive (U models)
MX-PKX1 Postscript 3 Kit
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MX-PUX1 XPS Expansion Kit (Requires MX-SHP1GBXPS)
MX-SHP1GBXPS 1GB Memory Upgrade (Required for MX-PUX1)
MX-EBX3 Enhanced Scanner Compression Kit (N models only)
MX-FWX1 Internet Fax Kit
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MX-FXX2 Fax Expansion Kit
AR-PF1 Bar Code Font Kit
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MX-AMX1 Application Integration Module
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MX-AMX2 Application Communication Module
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MX-AMX3 External Accounting Module
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MX-NSX1 Network Scanner Expansion Kit
MX-FR23U Commercial Data Security Kit for models with Hard Disk Drive
MX-FR15U Commercial Data Security Kit for models w/o Hard Disk Drive
Supplies
MX-500NT Black Toner Cartridge
MX-500NV Black Developer
MX-500NR Drum