2. Commitment to innovation
Since 1912, Sharp has been an innovator in electronics and Throughout the years, Sharp has continued to redefine the
office technology. From the Ever-Sharp pencil introduced in role and importance of MFPs in business. As a result, we
1915 to the development of Liquid Crystal Displays and modern have been recognized within the industry for innovative
document technologies, Sharp’s vision of quality and reliability features that respond to the market's changing needs. A prime
is embodied in each and every product we deliver. example is the Sharp OSA® platform, which provides advanced
customization capabilities and superior usability to meet the
Our award-winning MFPs are no exception. They provide
unique needs of your business. Yet another Sharp-first is
sophisticated features and unparalleled reliability to
our Scan2™ technology that enables single-pass, double-
dramatically improve document workflows and business
sided scanning for increased efficiency and enhanced system
processes throughout your entire organization. From copying,
reliability. Sharp’s MFPs also offer the most comprehensive
printing, scanning and faxing, to securely interacting with other
security features available, making them ideal for any
network resources and business applications, Sharp MFPs can
environment in which confidentiality cannot be compromised.
help boost productivity and minimize costs.
4. advanced MonochroMe docuMent systeMs
Get on the fast track in today’s competitive business environment with sharp’s powerful
and dynamic Monochrome series
Precisionengineeredtohelpincreaseworkflowefficiencyandprovideexceptionalimagequality,
Sharp’smonochromeseriesdocumentsystemstakeyoutothenextlevelinMFPperformanceand
productivity.Withspeedrangesfrom20-110pagesperminute,SharpmonochromeMFPsoffer
best-in-classfeaturestomeettheneedsofalmostanybusinessenvironment.Powerfulscan,
copy, print and fax capabilities and flexible input and output features enable workgroups and
busydepartmentstomanagetheirworkflowandcommunicatemoreeffectively.AndwithSharp
OSAtechnology,youcanboostproductivitywithone-touchaccesstoyourbusinessapplications
rightfromtheLCDdisplay.Tosafeguardtheconfidentiallyofyourintellectualproperty,Sharp’s
industry-leadingsecuritysuiteissecondtonone.
production environments
Fromwalk-upofficeenvironmentsandcorporatedatacenterstohighvolumeCRDandservice
bureaus,Sharp’stop-of-the-lineMFPshavebeenbuiltfromthegrounduptohandletherigid
demandsofproductionenvironments.Withthreeenginespeeds,(85,95,and110ppm),standard
LCD Operation Panel
networking and flexible configurations to target specific business needs, these high volume
Large, 10.4-inch (diagonally measured) color workhorses offer the durability and reliability to handle hundreds of thousands of pages per
touch-screen LCD display is the MX-M850/
M950/M1100 dashboard, providing users month.Theseproductsareanexcellentchoiceinthemostchallengingprint-for-payandprint-
with intuitive menus for every machine
function, from copy and scanning input to
final finishing as well as comprehensive
on-demandenvironments,aswellasgovernment,education,legal,andfinancialmarketswhere
diagnostics for easier maintenance.
costandproductivityarecrucial.Theflexibleandversatileoptionsfrompaperfeedingtofinishing,
aswellashighlycustomizablesoftwarearchitectureprovidenewcapabilitiesfortheuserand
opportunitiesforbusinessgrowth.
5. Workgroup environments
Fromsmallworkgroupstolargecorporatedepartments,Sharphasaproducttofityourspeed
andvolumerequirements.Selectfromlowervolumemodelsthatfitonthedesktop,mid-volume
MFPswithtruemulti-taskingfunctionality,andhigh-volumemodelsthathandleyourhighrun
outputrequirementswithefficiencyandease.
SmallofficesorworkgroupswillbenefitfromSharp’svalue-driven,modulardesign,makingit
easytoaddfunctionalitytoadapttoyourchangingbusinessneeds.Withastrongfeaturesetand
flexibleconnectivityoptions,Sharp’slowvolumeMFPscangrowwithyourbusiness.
Sharp’snewestentriesintothemid-volumemonochromemarketofferbest-in-classfeatures*
Large 8.5" (diagonally measured), high-resolution andadvancedcapabilitiestofurtherenhanceproductivity,including:
touch-screen display.
•Robusttruemulti-taskingcontroller
•Large,high-resolutiontouch-screencolordisplaywithgraphicalnavigation
•Full-sizeretractablekeyboardtosimplifydataentry*
As an alternative to Sharp’s full-size, mid-volume MFPs, the Frontier Series offers similar
functionalityinasmallerfootprintformostworkgroupenvironments.
For higher volumes where speed and paper capacity are key, Sharp’s high volume monochrome
MFPsprovidethepoweryouneedtodeliverresultsinconsiderablylesstime.Theseversatile,scalable
systemswillfityourneedstodayandprovidetheflexibilityforgrowthasyourbusinessevolves.
Standard retractable keyboard * makes data entry
quick and easy.
* Some features not available on all models or may require optional equipment.
6. color docuMent systeMs
power up your workgroup with impressive features and the added value of
dazzling, high-impact color
Designed with incredible versatility, Sharp’s color document systems can easily handle the
diverseneedsoftoday’sbusyworkgroupswiththeabilitytoprintbothhigh-qualitycolorand
black & white. Sharp’s color products have been meticulously engineered to help businesses
maximizetheirdocumentworkflowwhileprovidingoutstandingimagequalityandperformance.
Withapowerfulmulti-taskingcontroller,Sharpcolordocumentsystemscanhelpsavetimeand
Sharp is among the leading market share companies in
all strategic product areas, and our MX Series of color moneyproducingdazzlingcolordocumentsin-housewithbreathtakingimagequalitythatisalso
products is second to none in the industry.
With impressive speeds ranging from 26-70 ppm economical.TheoptionalPostscript ®driverdeliversextensivecolorcontroloptions,soyoucan
(B&W) and 26-50 ppm (Color), the MX Series produces
professional, cost effective color documents in-house. managecolorconsistencyrightfromyourdesktop.AndwithSharp’spowerfulfinishingfeatures,
youcanproduceprofessionalqualitydocumentsfromyourdesktopthatlooksogood,everyone
willthinkyousentthemouttoaprinter.
control color usage and costs
WithSharp’sadvanceddevicemanagementfeatures,administratorsandsupervisorscandefine
usergroupsontheMXSeriestomanageandrestrictfeatures,suchascolorcopying,scanningor
printing.Nowit’seasierthanevertoprotectyourbottomlinefromover-useofcolorandmanage
thecostsofcolorimaging.
7. a spectrum of versatile print features
Sharp color document systems are available in a wide range of speeds and configurations
rangingfrom26-50pagesperminutecolor,and26-70pagesperminuteblack&white.For
space limited environments, Sharp’s Frontier Series offers similar functionality in a smaller
footprint,compactdesign.
The newest entries incorporate best-in-class features* including a powerful multi-tasking
controllerthatenablescomplexcolorprintjobstobeprocessedquickly,evenwhiledocuments
arebeingscanned.Thelarge,high-resolutiontouch-screencolordisplaywithgraphicalmenu
navigationsimplifiesoperation,andafullsizeretractablekeyboard*simplifiesdataentryand
furtherenhancesproductivity.WithSharp’smicro-finetonertechnologyandimagestabilization,
Retractable keyboard* and intuitive document filing youcanproducedocumentswithcrisp,clearimagesanddazzlinghighqualitycolorswithuniform
system with thumbnail preview.
densityandcolorbalance.
Incorporating the Sharp OSA development platform, integration with network applications is
easierthanever.AndwithSharp’sindustryleadingsecuritysuite,youcanrestassuredthatyour
intellectualpropertyiswellprotected.
* Some features not available on all models or may require optional equipment.
8. frontier WorkGroup series
powerful performance in a compact hybrid design
Sharp combines the simplicity and convenience of network printers with the multi-tasking
productivityofMFPstoachievethebestofbothworlds.TheSharpFrontierSeriesbringsbrilliant
colorandmonochromeoutputclosertoyourworkgroupwithahybriddesignthathasasmall
footprint to fit into environments others won’t, yet isn’t small on functionality.The large 8.5”
wide color touch-screen simplifies operation by providing an intuitive user interface to keep
aheadoftoday’sfast-pacedofficedocumentdistributionneeds.Incorporatingnext-generation
common controller architecture, this model provides uniform functionality and operability as
foundinSharp’saward-winningMFPproductline.Engineeredtohelpreduceoperatingcostsand
downtime,theFrontierSeriesiseasierthanevertosetup,monitor,andmaintain.Thesemodels
offermodularexpandability,remote-accesscapabilities,andavalue-addedapproachtonetwork
Sophisticated hybrid design for versatile
setup in countertop or floor-standing
andsoftwareintegration.Thelatestinalonglineofinnovativeproductsfromtoday’sfastest-
console configuration, expandable to
4-tray console with a maximum paper growing name in office electronics, they also incorporate Sharp’s award-winning Sharp OSA
capacity of 2,100 sheets.
platformandtheindustry-leadingSharpsecuritysuitetohelpprotectdataandcontrolaccess.In
action,theireaseandversatilitywillchangeyourmindaboutMFPs.Morepower,lesscomplexity...
that’sWORKWITHOUTLIMITS.
9. user-friendly, eco-friendly operation
TheSharpFrontierSeriesisdesignedtominimizeservicerequirementsandmaximizeuptime.
Thesemodelsemploylong-life,quick-replacecartridgestohelpextendsuppliesreplenishment
intervalsanddramaticallyreducedowntime.
Inreplenishingsupplies,downtimeisvirtuallyeliminatedtoloweroperatingcostsforend-users,
andwasteisreducedbecausethedrumsanddevelopersareusedtotheirmaximumlife.
Quick Replace Cartridges
for Easy Maintenance
This design makes service and general
maintenance easier without the need to
disassemble the entire machine.
WorkGroup netWork printers
Improveyourorganization’sproductivity,efficiencyandbottomlinewiththeadditionofSharp’s
workgroup laser printers. Offered in either monochrome or full color formats, these additions
to the Frontier product line provide high performance and professional quality reproduction
combinedwithlowcost-per-printoperationtohelpcontrolday-to-dayexpenses.Withafootprint
thatfitsconvenientlyintoyourofficeenvironment,Sharpprintersareagoodfitformostoffice
workgroups.AndbecauseSharpprintersaredesignedtointegrateintoyourITenvironment,they
provideasuiteofpowerfultoolstomanage,monitorandmaintainyourfleetofSharpdocument
4.3” Color Navigation Panel makes operation
simple with an informative graphical user interface. devices,alldesignedtohelpincreaseworkgroupproductivityandITefficiency.
Direct USB scanning and printing is a convenient
and portable way to print PDF documents.
11. advanced device ManaGeMent
Engineeredwithyouinmind,SharpMFPscombineeasy-to-useintegratedsoftwarewithrobust
capabilitiesfordevicemanagementanddocumentdistribution.
the sharp administration utility suite
Sharp’s Administration Utility Suite takes management of your MFPs to the next level. This
Printer Administration Utility
easy-to-usesoftwareallowsyoutotakecontroloftheversatilesystemfeaturesandsimplifies
installationandmanagement.
• ithPrinterStatusMonitor,networkuserscanviewprinterconditions,checkpaperlevels,
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toner,andmore—allthroughaneasy-to-useinterface.
• ithSharp’sadvancedPrinterAdministrationUtility,administratorscaneasilymanagethe
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setup,configuration,devicesettings,cloningandmore.
• emoteFrontPanelallowsadministratorsandhelpdeskpersonneltoviewandcontrolthe
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Remote Front Panel LCDpanelofthemachineremotelyfromanyPConthenetwork.
• heconvenienceofanEmbeddedWebPageonyourdesktopallowsuserstocreateand
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managetheirownnetworkscanningdestinations,profilesandweb-links.Administrators
canaccessdevicesettings,colorcontrol,accountinformationandsecuritysettings.
take charge of Mfp usage and costs
WithSharp’sdevicemanagementsystem,administratorsandsupervisorscandefineusergroups
tomanageandrestrictfeatures,suchascolorcopying,scanningorprinting.
Embedded Web Page
flexiBle docuMent distriBution
integrated network scanning
WithSharp’spowerfulImageSendtechnology,yougetone-touchdistributionfeatureswithupto
sevendestinations.
convenient e-mail distribution
WithLightweightDirectoryAccessProtocol(LDAP),simplyenterthefirstfewcharactersandthe
MFPautomaticallysearchesanddisplaysalistofmatchingnames.
sharpdesk® software for total document Management
Sharpdeskpersonaldocumentmanagementsoftwareenablesyoutoeasilymanageallofyour
scanneddocuments.
integrated super G3 fax and internet fax
The optional Super G3 fax module provides facsimile capability on your MFP with advanced
featuressuchasautomaticstapled/copiedreceptionsandInboundFaxRoutingtoe-mail.
12. ADVANCED DOCUMENT SECURITY PROTECTS YOUR ASSETS
To help protect your data, Sharp MFPs offer several layers of security, making Sharp the optimum
choice to protect employee privacy and intellectual property. As a leader in office equipment
security, Sharp makes it easy for virtually any business or government entity to safely deploy
digital copying, printing, scanning and faxing.
“Most Secure MFP Range” Access Control Data Erase and Encryption
Award - 6th Consecutive Year
Account management enables admin- To help protect your data, an optional Data
istrators to control access functions Security Kit is available that encrypts
(Copy, Scan, Fax, and Print) and to document data in compliance with
monitor usage. Also provides support for Advanced Encryption Standards (AES -
Common Access Card (CAC) login. 256 bit). Additionally, the Data Security
Kit erases temporary hard drive memory
Documents Remain Confidential by over-writing the data up to seven
To help protect your printed documents from times, providing an unprecedented level
unauthorized viewing, Sharp MFPs support of assurance.
IPPS protocol and offer confidential printing
that requires users to enter a PIN code in order T
racking and Auditing Information
to print a queued document. Additionally, Sharp offers both built-in and additional
Secure Fax Release holds fax documents in hardware/software which allows users to
memory until an authorized user enters a control, access and track usage of each
PIN code—making it easier to comply with device on the network.
health care regulations like HIPAA.
These scalable security offerings aim to
protect your intellectual property, preserve
Network Scanning Access
confidential information and help your
To help protect your network from
business to meet regulatory requirements,
unauthorized e-mail communications, Sharp
such as the Health Insurance Portability and
MFPs support user authentication. Requires
Accountability Act (HIPAA), and the Gramm
users to login before performing any network
Leach Bliley Act (GLB). For additional infor-
scanning operations.
mation visit: www.sharpusa.com/security
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ontrol Device Access Over
the Network
To help restrict access to the device over the
network, Sharp MFPs support:
• Secure Socket Layer (SSL Encryption)
• IPv6 and IPsec
• IP/MAC address filtering, protocol
enable/disable and port management
for maximum security
13. COMMITMENT TO gREEN
Sharp’s goal is to minimize the environmental impact of our products by continually implementing
and improving product technologies, designs and programs aimed at environmental conservation,
from the materials used in the manufacture and packaging of our products, to their transportation,
use and safe disposal at the end of their product life.
Environmentally Advanced Technologies Sharp’s Environmental Leadership
Through its unprecedented research and Reinforcing our commitment to the environ-
development efforts, Sharp has succeeded in ment, Sharp received the Excellence in
reducing the power consumption of its docu- Partnership Green Contractor Award and the
ment solutions products. Evergreen Award from the U.S. Government’s
General Services Administration and the
• Sharp MFPs are Energy Star® Qualified.
Coalition for Government Procurement.
• New, state-of-the-art toner cartridges
are one-fifth the size of conventional The Green Contractor Award recognizes
toner cartridges, requiring less
contractors that have made the best overall
packaging material and significantly
less power consumption. commitment to the environment by offering
• Organic photoconductive drum unit environmentally friendly products and
has an extended life of up to one services or adhering to environmentally
million pages.
sound manufacturing procedures.
• Sharp’s high-speed products deliver
energy savings through external heat The Evergreen Award identifies environ-
fusing technology. mentally-friendly businesses and their efforts
in recycling and waste reduction practices. To
Toner Recycling Program
learn more about our environmental leadership,
As part of our commitment to preserving the
please visit: www.sharpusa.com/environment
environment, Sharp offers customers a toner
recycling program for all Sharp copiers and
MFP products. Sharp encourages customers
to recycle their used toner cartridges by
providing a pre-paid shipping label for their
return to our facility. To learn more, please
visit: www.sharpusa.com/recycle
14. sharp’s dedication to service and support
nationwide coverage
ThepurchaseofaSharpMFPisonlythebeginningofyourrelationshipwithSharp.Toensure
the highest level of satisfaction and support, Sharp stands behind every product through its
nationwidenetworkofindependentdealersanddirectbranchoperations.Withnearly450dealers
andmorethan30branchlocations,Sharpispositionedtoprovidethehighestlevelofserviceand
supporttocustomersthroughoutthecountry.Thiscombinationofresponsivelocalmanagement
Sharp’s nationwide network of authorized dealers
and direct branches provides the highest level
andnationwidesupportenablesSharptoremainclosetothecustomerandprovideproductsthat
of customer satisfaction and technical support.
Every location is staffed with Certified Service addvalueandenhanceproductivity.
Technicians. That means the unprecedented level
of service that you will receive is only matched
by the unsurpassed level of manufacturing online support and training with the My sharp™ Website
excellence built into every Sharp product.
ManagingalloftheadvancedfeaturesofyourSharpMFPissimpleandeasy.Whenyourusers
havequestionsorneedtraining,theMySharpwebsiteisavailable24/7onyourPCordirectlyon
thefrontpaneloftheMFPtoprovidethemwiththeanswerstheyneedtobemoreproductive.
TheMySharpwebsitefeatureshelpfuldemonstrationsaboutusingthescan,copy,printandfax
capabilitiesfoundonyourspecificSharpproducts,aswellasusingrelatedsoftwaresolutions
andorderingreplacementsupplies.
TheMySharpdedicatedcustomertrainingwebsiteisnotonlycustomizedtoyourSharpproduct,
itprovidesinformationspecifictoyourexactconfigurationtohelpyoumaximizeyourinvestment.
The My Sharp website provides customized
training resources for your installation. Andasyourbusinessneedsevolve,theMySharpwebsiteprovidestheflexibilitytogrowwith
youintothefuture.