Sharp's new MX series color multifunction document systems are truly a departure from the ordinary. With an advanced scalable design, the new MX-2300N and MX-2700N offer all of the features you expect from a robust B&W MFP with the added benefit of cost-effective color. The MX series combine brilliant color imaging with advanced functionality at a surprisingly low total cost of ownership. Users can save time and money by producing professional color documents in-house with breathtaking image quality, while also watching the bottom line.

Specifications:

Copy Speed	23 ppm B&W / 23 ppm color (8 1/2" x 11" Lateral Feed, Standard Resolution)
Automatic Duplex	Standard
Original Size	11" x 17" Max
Paper Feed	Standard: (2) 500-sheet cassettes Standard: (1) 100-sheet bypass tray Optional: (1) 500 sheet paper feed unit or (2) 500 sheet paper drawers and 3,500 sheet large capacity tray
Print Speed	23 ppm (8 1/2" x 11" lateral feed, standard resolution)
PDL	PCL6/PCL5c compatible, optional PS3
Resolution	1200 dpi (monochrome), 600 dpi, 300 dpi1
Copier Specifications
Type	Desktop, color multifunction digital document system
Standard Functions	Copy, print, network print, network scan, document filing
Optional Functions	B&W Super G3 Fax Kit, PS3 Expansion Kit, Internet Fax Kit, and Bar Code Font Kit
Copy System	Dry electrostatic transfer/Dual component developer/Magnetic brush development/OPC drums/Heat Roller fusing/Xenon lamp exposure
Originals	Sheets and bond documents
Copy Size	Min. 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", Max. 11" x 17"
Continuous Copy	Maximum 999 copies
Warm Up Time	80 seconds or less
Magnification	25% to 400% (1% increments and 9 presets; RSPF 25%-200%)
First Copy Time	Platen glass: 6.3 seconds (B&W); 8.9 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)
Original Feed System	100-sheet reversing single pass feeder (RSPF) with original size detection
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: 16-28 lb. Bond (plain paper), 15-16 lb. Bond (thin paper), 28-56 lb. Bond (heavy paper), 20-24 lb. Bond (Monarch/Com-10 envelope), tab paper (letter only). Other types include label paper, gloss paper, pre-printed, recycled, pre-punched, letterhead, color, and OHP film.
Memory	Standard 768 MB (copier); 640 MB (printer/network scanning)
Hard Disk Drive	40 GB: 20 GB for document filing (10 GB temporary folder/10GB custom folder) each folder stores approx. 1400 pages or 1000 files. 20 GB for printing user/job data and user manuals.
Copy Resolution	Scan: monochrome/color: 600 dpi; Copy Output (B/W/Color): 600 dpi
Color Modes	Auto Color Selection (ACS), Full Color Mode, Monochrome (B/W), 2 Color Mode, Single Color mode
Exposure Control	Modes: Text, Text/Photo, Text/Printed-Photo, Photo Settings: Auto exposure control or 9 step manual exposure
Halftone	256 gradations/2 levels (monochrome)
Copy Features	Scan-Once Print-Many, electronic sorting, offset-stacking, Auto Color Selection (ACS), Auto Paper Sensing (APS), Auto Magnification Sensing (AMS), auto tray switching, rotation copy, mirror 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, reverse image, black-white reversal, centering, proof copy, 2-in1/4-in1, pamphlet, photo repeat, document filing, account management, job programs, date/text/page stamp (color)
Account Control	Up to 200 users. Supports user-number authentication (on device), login name/password (on device) or login name/password (on device via LDAP).
Output Tray Capacity	Main output tray (top) 500 sheets (face down); optional exit tray (ride side) 100 sheets (face down)
Firmware	Flash ROM with USB and network update capability
Power Source	AC 10-127 VAC, 60 HZ, 12 Amps
ENERGY STAR®	Yes2
Power Consumption	Maximum 1400 W or less; Sleep Mode: 13 W or less; Low Power Mode: 138.55 W or less
Weight	Approximately 256 lbs. (base model)
Dimensions	Base configuration: 24 13/32" (w) x 26.8 3/8" (d) x 37 25/64" (h)
Operating Systems	Windows® 98/ME, NT 4.0, XP, 2003 Server, Novell Netware 3x, 4x, 5x, MAC OS 9, OSX, (including 10.4)
Network Printing System
Print Features	Continuous printing, duplex printing, pamphlet printing, N-up printing, image rotation, different cover page/last page, transparency inserts, tab printing, carbon copy print, fit-to-page, poster print, margin shift, mirror image, watermarks, overlay, confidential print, confidential batch print, print hold, proof print, bypass printing, job priority, job control, tandem printing and direct printing (Note: some features not available on certain print drivers)
Interface	RJ-45 Ethernet connection; 10/100 BaseT; USB 2.0
Software	Print driver, Printer Status Monitor, Printer Administration Utility
Network Protocols	TCP/IP for Windows and Unix environments including HTTPS and SSL. IPX/SPX for Novell environments and EtherTalk for Macintosh environments
ROPM	Yes (rip once print many)
Direct Printing	File Types: TIFF, JPEG, PDF, Encrypted PDF Methods: FTP, Web page, Email and USB memory
Resident Fonts	80 outline fonts
Printing Protocols	LPR, IPP, PAP, Raw TCP (port 9100), FTP, Novell Pserver.Rprinter
Network Security	IP/MAC address filtering, protocol filtering, port management, user authentication and document administration
Network Scanning System
Max Original Size	11" x 17"
Original 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 Color: Grayscale, Color, TIFF, JPEG, PDF, Encrypted PDF Internet Fax: TIFF-FX (TIFF-F/TIFF-S)
Image Compression	Monochrome Scanning: Uncompressed, G3 (MH), G4 (MR/MMR) Color/Grayscale: JPEG (high, middle, low) Internet Fax mode: MH/MMR (option)
Scan Destinations	E-mail, Desktop, FTP, Folder (SMB), USB, Internet fax (option), Super G3 fax (option)
One-Touch	Up to 999 destinations (combined with scan destinations)
Group Destinations	Up to 500
Programs	48 (combined)
Max Jobs in Memory	Up to 94
Network Protocols	TCP/IP (Includes SMTP, LDAP, FTP, SMB, POP, ESMTP)
Network Security	E-mail server user authentication and user account control
Configuration Method	Web-based management with user/administrator level login security
Software	Sharpdesk desktop document management software (1 user license)
B&W Super G3 Fax Kit	Optional
Transmission Mode	Super G3, G3
Modem Speed	33.6 KBPS
Compression Type	JBIG, MMR, MR, MH
Scanning Method	Sheet fed simplex or duplex or book
Max Transmit Resolution	400 dpi (ultra-fine)
Transmission Speed	Approximately 2 seconds with JBIG3
Auto Dialing	Up to 999 destinations (combined with scan destinations)
Group Destinations	Up to 500
Inbound Routing	Forwards received fax data to Email
Long Length Originals	Up to 31.5" (for transmission)
Programs	48 (combined)
Memory	8 MB (exclusive)
Fax 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