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MX-M550U
The Sharp MX-M550U is the key to faster, more efficient, and more secure document management for the performance-driven office. The heavy-duty design of this multifunctional system, packed with productivity-boosting features, ensures reliable high-speed, high-volume output. Its powerful network scanning and integrated document management capabilities let you distribute information efficiently and effortlessly. And, enhanced security features on the MX-M550U series safeguard your office communications without affecting workflow.
Key features
- Print, Copy, Scan, Fax, File
- Pages per minute: 55 B/W
- Paper capacity: Std 3100 Max 6600 sheets
- Professional job finishing options include booklet making, post-sheet insertion and hole punching
- Paperless faxing capability with Inbound Routing
- Powerful security features protect your data from unauthorised access
- Sharp Open Systems Architecture OSA ™ lets third party developers to create custom applications that link the MFP to software programmes on a server or PC
| Engine speed: A4 B/W (ppm) | 55 |
| Engine speed: A3 B/W (ppm) | 30 |
| Paper size: Min.-Max. | A3-A5R |
| Paper weight (g/m²) | 60 - 205 (Bypass 52 - 205) |
| Paper capacity: Std. (sheets) | 3100 |
| Paper capacity: Max. (sheets) | 6600 |
| Warm Up Time (sec.) | 120 |
| Memory general: Min./Max. (MB) | 128/384 |
| Memory printer: Min./Max. (MB) | 128/384 |
| Harddisk | STD |
| Harddisk capacity (GB) | 40 |
| Duplex | STD |
| Power requirements - rated local AC voltage (Hz) | 220-240V, 50/60Hz |
| Power consumption (kW) | 1,84 |
| Dimensions (mm) | 728 x 679 x 1192 |
| Weight (kg) | 185 |
| Original paper size: Max. | A3 |
| First copy out time: B/W (sec.) | 4,0 |
| E-sort Std. | yes |
| E-sort Opt. | no |
| Continuous copy (Max. copies) | 999 |
| Scan resolution: B/W (dpi) | 600 x 600 |
| Print resolution (dpi) | 600 |
| Gradation: B/W (equivalent levels) | 256 |
| Zoom range (%) | 25-400 |
| Preset copy ratios | 10 |
| Original capacity (sheets) | 150 |
| Network Scanner (Standard / Option) | OPT |
| Scan method Push scan and Pull scan | yes |
| Push scan resolution (dpi) | 600 x 600 |
| Pull scan resolution (dpi) | 600 x 600 |
| File formats | PDF, TIFF. TIFF-F, TIFF-FX, linearised PDF |
| Scanner utilities | Network Scan Tool, Sharp Twain |
| Scan destination: Desktop | yes |
| Scan destination: FTP, Email | yes |
| Scan destination: Network folder | yes |
| Scan destination: USB memory | no |
| Document filing (Standard / Option) | STD |
| Document filing capacity: main & custom folders (pages) | 20.000 |
| Document filing capacity: quick file folder (pages) | 10.000 |
| Stored jobs | Copy, Print, Scan, Fax transmission |
| Storage folders | 500 |
| Confidential storage | yes |
| Resolution (dpi) | 600 x 600 |
| Enhanced resolution (dpi) | 600 x 1200 |
| Network Printer (Standard / Option) | OPT |
| Interface: Std./Opt. | STD USB 1.1/2.0; OPT 10/100 baseTX |
| Supported OS: Std. | Win95/98/Me/NT4.0/2000/XP/Vista |
| Supported OS: Opt. | MAC OS 9.0-9.2.2/ MAC OS X10.1.5/10.2.8/10.3.9/10.4-10.4.10/10.5-10.5.1 |
| Network protocols | TCP/IP (IPv4, IPv6, Ipsec (LPD)),IPX/SPX (NetWare), NetBEUI, Ether Talk (Apple Talk) |
| Printing protocols | LPR, Raw TCP (port 9100) POP3,HTTP, Novell, FTP, EtherTalk, IPP |
| PDL: Std./Opt. | STD PCL5e, PCL6, OPT PostScript3 |
| Available fonts | 80 (PCL), 136 (PS3) |
| Fax (Standard / Option) | OPT |
| Compression method | JBIG/MMR/MR/MH |
| Communication protocol | Super G3 |
| Transmission time (sec.) | 3 |
| Modem speed (bps) | 33600 |
| Transmission resolution (dpi) | 203,2 x 97,8 - 406,4 x 391 |
| Document size: Min. | A5 |
| Document size: Max. | A3 |
| Memory (MB) | 2/10 |
| Grey scale (levels) | 256 |
| Dial registration: rapid/speed dial | 999 |
| Broadcast transmission (Max. destinations) | 500 |
| Staple capacity: Max. (sheets) | 50 |
| Saddle stitch | OPT |
| Off-set shifting | STD |
| Hole punch | OPT |
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