Sharp MX-2700N Brochure

MX-2300N
MX-2700N

Advanced Color Document Systems

Sharp’s MX Color 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 Color Series combine brilliant imaging with

advanced functionality at a surprisingly low total cost of ownership. Now, users can

save time and money by producing professional color documents in-house with

breathtaking image quality, while also watching the bottom line.

Sharp’s Innovative Features

• Powerful 600 MHz true multitasking color

document system

• Advanced Image Stabilization provides

high quality images page after page

• Industry leading ImageSEND™ technology

function scans documents to USB devices,
network folders, email and more

• Network ready PCL6/PCL5c printing

system with direct print function and
available Postscript®3™ compatibility

• Large paper capacity - up to 5,600 sheets

• Super G3 fax option with PC fax and

Inbound routing

• Supports Sharp’s award winning multi-level

document and MFP security suite

• Advanced web-based device management

with on-board user manuals

The power and
flexibility you need

With state-of-the-art color engine
technology, the MX Color Series can help
your business work smarter, not harder. The
MX Color Series utilize a powerful 600 MHz
true multi-tasking controller that can
easily process complicated color or B&W
print jobs, even while documents are being
scanned. But that’s just the beginning, with
a 100-sheet reversing document feeder,
automatic duplexing and electronic sorting
with offset stacking, you’ll complete even
large jobs in a snap. With Sharp’s large
customizable touch-screen display,
operating the MX is simple and easy.

Reliability that will keep up
with your business

The MX Color workgroup document systems
are designed to provide exceptional
performance and productivity day after day!
With copy/print speeds up to 23 ppm and 27
ppm respectively (in both color or B&W), you
will have your jobs finished with time to
spare. A total on-line paper capacity of up
to 5,600 sheets means that the MX is ready
when you are.

An easy-to-use, low
maintenance color document
system that makes sense

The MX-2300N and MX-2700N are designed
to accommodate both large and small office
environments. With a compact wingless
design, the footprint of each base model is
less than 24" x 27". Convenient, front-loading
paper drawers and easy-to-change toner
cartridges make maintaining the MX Color
Series simple and uncomplicated. Our new
long-life consumable parts and supplies
minimize service intervals and down time,
resulting in lower operating costs.

And to make managing all of the advanced
features of your MX Color model simple and
easy, ask your Authorized Sharp dealer about
the MY Sharp™ website. This dedicated
customer training website is customized
to your MX Color model and allows you
to locate resources and find information
specific to your configuration, truly helping
you maximize your MFP investment.

Best-in-class image quality

With Sharp’s micro-fine toner technology
and Advanced Image Stabilization, the
MX Color Series offer enhanced image
definition and consistent density for

beautiful output page after page.

The MX-2300N/2700N Series also monitors
ambient conditions during the imaging
process and ensures optimum quality and
color balance. The results are documents
with crisp, clear images and dazzling high
quality colors.

MX-2300N/MX-2700N SPECIFICATIONS

1 Some features require optional equipment
2 Paper capacity is based on specified paper types
3 1200 DPI printing requires optional PS3 kit
4 PS printing requires optional PS3 kit
5 Actual transmission time will vary based on line conditions
6 Based on Sharp Standard Test Chart with approximately

700 characters, letter size in standard resolution

SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION
Sharp Plaza, Mahwah, NJ 07430-2153
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.

©2007 Sharp Electronics Corporation. All rights reserved. 10/07

Main Specifications

Base Models MX-2300N/2700N: Base models include 600 MHz multi-tasking controller,

40 GB hard drive with document filing system, PCL5c/PCL6 network printing,
network scanning, 100-sheet reversing single pass feeder, auto duplex, two
500-sheet paper drawers and 100 sheet bypass

Type Desktop, color multifunction digital document system
Functions Copy, print, network print, network scan, document filing and fax

1

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 1/2" x 8 1/2", Max. 11"x 17" + 12" x 18"
Copy Speed MX-2300N: 23 ppm B&W/23 ppm color

MX-2700N: 27 ppm B&W/27 ppm color

Multiple Copy: Max. 999 copies
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)

Warm Up Time 80 Seconds or less
Magnification 25% to 400% (1% increments and 9 presets; RSPF 25%-200%)
Original Feed 100-sheet reversing single pass feeder (RSPF) with original size detection
System
Scan Speed Up to 27 OPM (copy); up to 48 OPM (network scan/fax) based on single-side

letter originals using standard resolution

Original Sizes 5 1/2" x 8 1/2 ", 8 1/2" x 11", 8 1/2" x 11" R, 8 1/2" x 14", 11" x 17" (13-34

lbs. bond)

Paper Feed System Standard: Two 500-sheet paper drawers (letter, legal, ledger, statement

size) and 100-sheet bypass tray (letter, legal, ledger, statement, envelope :
12" x 18" size)

2

. Optional: One 500-sheet paper drawer (letter, legal, ledger,
statement size) or two 500-sheet paper drawers (letter, legal, ledger,
statement size) and 3500-sheet large capacity tray (letter size). See local
dealer for configurations.

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.

Duplexing Standard automatic duplex copying and printing
CPU 600 MHz RISC processor
Interface RJ-45 Ethernet (10/100BaseT), USB 2.0 (host port), USB 2.0 (device port)
Memory Standard 768 MB (copier); 640 MB (printer/network scanning)
Hard Disk Drive 40 GB: 20 GB for document filing (10 GB temporary folder/10 GB 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, Printed-Photo, Photo Settings:

Auto exposure control or 9 step manual exposure

Halftone 256 gradiations/2 levels (monochrome)
Copy Featu res 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-in-1/4-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 Main output tray (top) 500 sheets (face down); optional exit tray (right side)
Capacity 100 sheets (face down)
Firmware Flash ROM with USB and network update capability.
Power Source AC 100-127 VAC, 60 HZ, 12 Amps
Power Maximum: 1440 W or less; Sleep Mode: 13 W or less Low Power Mode:
Consumption 138.55 W or less (MX-2300N)/153.95 W or less (MX-2700N)
Weight Approx. 256 lbs. (base model)
Dimensions Base Configuration: 24 13/32" (w) x 26.8 3/8" (d), x 37 25/64" (h)

Network Printing System (standard)

PDL PCL6/PCL5c compatible
Resolution 1200 dpi (monochrome), 600 dpi, 300 dpi

3

Print Speed 23/27 ppm (8 1/2" x 11" lateral feed, standard resolution)
Operating Systems Windows® 98, Windows Me, Windows XP, Windows XP x64, Windows NT®4 (SP5

or later), Windows 2000, Windows Server® 2003, Windows Vista™, Windows
Vista x64, Unix®, Novell® NetWare® 3.x/4.x/5.x, MAC OS® 9.x, MAC® OSX

Software Print drivers, printer status monitor and printer administration utility
ROPM Yes (rip once print many)
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).

Direct Printing File Types: TIFF, JPEG, PCL, TXT, PDF, Encrypted PDF, and PS

4

Methods: FTP, Web page, E-mail and USB memory

Resident Fonts 80 outline fonts
Interface RJ-45 Ethernet connection; 10/100 BaseT; USB 2.0
Print Drivers Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT4.0 (SP5 or later), Windows 2000,

Windows XP, Windows XP x64, Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista,
Windows Vista x64, MAC PPD (optional), MAC OS9, MAC OSX

Network Protocols TCP/IP for Windows and Unix environments including HTTPS and SSL.

IPX/SPX for Novell environments and EtherTalk for Macintosh environments

Printing Protocols LPR, IPP, PAP, Raw TCP (port 9100), FTP, Novell Pserver/Rprinter
Network Security IP/MAC address filtering, protocol enable/disable, port management, user

authentication and document administration.

Network Scanning System (standard)

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 Color: Grayscale, Color TIFF, JPG, PDF,

Encrypted PDF Internet Fax: TIFF-FX (TIFF-F/TIFF-S)

Image Monochrome Scanning: Uncompressed, G3 (MH), G4 (MR/MMR) Color/
Compression 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 Up to 94
in Memory
Network Protocols TCP/IP (includes SMTP, LDAP, FTP, SMB)
Network Security E-mail server user authentication and user account control
Configuration Web-based management with user/administrator level login security
Method
Software Sharpdesk® desktop document management software (1 user license)

B&W Super G3 Fax Kit (option)

Transmission Mode Super G3, G3
Modem Speed 33.6 KBPS

5

Compression Type JBIG, MMR, MR, MH
Scanning Method Sheet fed simplex or duplex or book
Max. Transmit 400 DPI (ultra-fine)
Resolution
Transmit Ap proximately 2 Seconds with JBIG

6

Speed
Auto Dialing Up to 999 destinations (combined with scan destinations)
Group Destinations Up to 500
Inbound Routing For wards received fax data to E-mail
Originals Up to 31.5" (for transmission)
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 (hole-punch unit option)
Output Capacity 500 sheets (letter or statement) or 250 sheets (12" x 18", ledger, or legal)
Output Delivery Face down
Stapling Media Plain paper, (letter, legal, or ledger size)
Stapling Positions 1 front, 1 rear, or both
Power Source Supplied from main unit
Max. Pages 50 sheets (letter size) or 25 sheets (legal, ledger or mixed same-width size)
for Stapling
Stapled Sets

30 bundles or 500 sheets (letter or statement size) or30 bundles or 250
sheets (legal or ledger size)

Hole Punching Optional hole-punch unit MX-PNX1B (3-hole/2-hole)
Weight Approx: 23.6 lbs.
Dimensions 25 12/64" (w) x 23 27/64" (d) x 8 5/64" (h) (includes extended tray)

Saddle Stitch Finisher (option)

Type Console finisher with dual exit trays (mounts on left side of host machine)
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)
Max. Pages 30 sheets (letter/statement) or 25 sheets (legal, ledger or mixed same-width)
for Stapling
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/center folding (2 staples) letter/ledger paper sizes
Function
Saddle Stitch Up to 10 sets (6-10 sheets per set)/up to 20 sets (1-5 sheets per set)
Maximum Sets
Power Consumption 52 W or less
Hole Punching Optional hole punch unit AR-PN1B (2 holes/3 holes)
Weight Approx: 101.4 lbs.
Dimensions 26 11/64" (w) x 24 1/64" (d) x 41 21/64" (h) (with tray extended)

Large Capacity Tray (option)

Type Large capacity paper feed desk
Paper Size Letter size, 16-21 lbs. Bond
Capacity 3500 sheets
Paper Types Plain paper, pre-printed, recycled, letterhead, pre-punched and colored paper
Power Source Supplied from main unit
Power Consumption 26.4 W, 40.8W when tray is rising
Weight Approx: 63.9 lbs.
Dimensions 14 9/16" (w) x 21 21/32" (d) x 20 15/32" (h)

Optional Equipment

MX-DEX1 Stand/1 x 500 Paper Desk
MX-DEX2 Stand/2 x 500 Paper Desk
MX-27ABD Rolling Cabinet Base
MX-LCX1 Large Capacity Tray
MX-FNX1 Inner Finisher
MX-FNX2P Saddle Stitch Finisher/Paper Pass Unit
MX-PNX1B Punch unit (for Inner Finisher)
AR-PN1B Punch Unit (for Saddle Stitch Finisher)
MX-TRX1 Exit Tray Unit
MX-PKX1 Postscript 3 Compatible Expansion kit
MX-FWX1 Internet Fax kit
MX-FXX1 Facsimile Expansion kit
AR-PF1 Bar Code Font kit
MX-AMX1 Application Integration Module
MX-FRX1 Data Security Kit (common criteria version)
MX-FRX1U Data Security kit (commercial version)

Supplies

MX-27NTBA Black Toner Cartridge
MX-27NTCA Cyan Toner Cartridge
MX-27NTMA Magenta Toner Cartridge
MX-27NTYA Yellow Toner Cartridge
MX-27NVBA Black Developer
MX-27NVSA Cyan/Magenta/Yellow Developer
MX-27NRSA Drum