MX-3050V MX-3550V MX-4050V
ESSENTIALS SERIES COLOR DOCUMENT SYSTEMS
The new benchmark of innovation.
The Sharp MX-3050V, MX-3550V, and MX-4050V Essentials Series color workgroup document
systems offer stunning color output with exceptional ease of use. These new models are designed
to provide customers with a seamless, intuitive experience, and the confidence in knowing their
jobs will come out right the first time, every time. The new color Essentials Series focuses on
value as well as user operability, and draws inspiration from the latest networking and imaging
technologies available today, all to create a document system that delivers the productivity you
need, with the reliable performance you want.
Key Features
• Ease of Use – Sharp’s customizable touchscreen display offers a user-friendly graphical interface
with a clean design, simplified Easy Modes, and integrated operation guide.
• Integration – Available Sharp OSA® modules enable easy integration with network applications and
cloud services, which can unlock advanced capabilities to help you better manage your workflow.
• Productivity – Standard full multifunction capability out-of-box, including copying, PCL® 6 network
printing and color network scanning, combines with an easy-to-use graphical interface and a 10-second
warm up time to offer unmatched value.
Provides up to six paper sources for a maximum
paper capacity of 6,300 sheets.
Select staple finishers also offer manual stapling
and stapleless stapling.
Sharp’s ImageSEND™ feature provides one-touch
distribution to email, cloud applications and more.
The Sharp color Essentials Series deliver cutting-edge technology and powerful productivity.
• Network-ready PCL 6 and available true Adobe®
PostScript® 3™ printing systems combined with
available DirectOffice technology lets you direct
print PDFs, select Microsoft Office formats, and more!
• Available wireless networking feature can
connect directly to your network or to mobile
devices for convenient printing and scanning
with the Sharpdesk® Mobile App.
• Large 10.1" (diagonally measured) customizable
touchscreen display with a clean design enables
easy access to features and functions when
setting up jobs.
• Easily access popular cloud applications,
including Microsoft® OneDrive™ for Business,
SharePoint® Online, Box.com and Google Drive™
with Sharp’s available Cloud Connect features.
• Pantone Licensing on these models offers
unprecedented levels of color fedelity to the
PANTONE MATCHING SYSTEM
• Standard 100-sheet reversing single-pass
document feeder scans documents at speeds
up to 80 images per minute (ipm).
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• Sharp’s Color Consistency System with
next generation image process control delivers
high-quality color output and maintains optimum
color balance and toner density page after page.
• Available Compact PDF feature dramatically
reduces the file size of scanned color documents,
resulting in decreased network traffic and more
efficient use of disk and cloud storage.
• Flexible paper handling system supports media up
to 110 lb. cover (300 gsm) and up to 12" x 18"
through the paper trays, allowing you to print on a
wide variety of media.
MX-3050V/3550V/4050V SPECIFICATIONS
Main Specifications
MX-3050V/3550V/ Base models include multitasking controller, 100-sheet
4050V RSPF and PCL 6 printing system, network scanning, auto
Type Color multi-function digital document system
Display 10.1" (diagonally measured) color dot ma trix high-resolution
Functions Copy, print, network print, network scan, document filing and fax
Copy System Dr y electrostatic transfer/Dual component developer/
Originals Sheets and bound documents
Max. Original Size 11" x 17"
Copy Size Min. 5½" x 8½", Max. 12" x 18"
Copy Speed 30/35/40 ppm B&W/Color (8½" x 11")
Multiple Copy Max. 9,999 copies
First Copy Time MX-3050V MX-3550V MX-4050V
(In Seconds)2 Platen Glass Mono 4.7 Mono 4.7 Mono 4.7
Color 6.7 Color 6.7 Color 6.7
RSPF Mono 7.6 Mono 7.6 Mono 7.6
Color 9.7 Color 9.7 Color 9.7
Warm Up Time 10 seconds or less
Magnification 25% to 400% in 1% increments (with RSPF 25%- 200%)
Original Feed 100-sheet RSPF with original size detection
Scan Speed Copy: Up to 80 ipm (B&W)/41 ipm (Color)
Original Sizes 5½" x 8½", 8½" x 11", 8½" x 11" R, 8½" x 14", 11" x 17"
Paper Capacity Standard: 650 Sheets/Maximum: 6,300 Sheets
Paper Feed Standard: (1) 550-sheet paper drawer (letter/legal/ledger/
System statement size) and 100-sheet bypass tray (letter/legal/ledger/
Paper Weights Paper drawers: 18 lb. bond to 110 lb. cover.
and Types Split Tandem Tray: 18 lb. bond to 28 lb. bond.
Duplexing Standard automatic duplex copying and printing
CPU Up to 1.75 GHz multi-processor design
Interface 10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet, USB 2.0: 2 host ports (front &
Memory Standard 5 GB copy/print (shared)/Hard Disk Drive: 250 GB
Hard Disk Drive 250 GB
Copy Resolution Scan: 600 x 600 dpi (B&W/Color)
Color Modes Auto Color Selection (ACS), Full Color Mode, Monochrome (B/W)
Exposure Control Modes: Automatic, Text, Text/Photo, Text/Printed-Photo,
Halftone 256 gradations/2 levels (monochrome)
Copy Features Scan-Once Print-Many, electronic sorting, offset-stacking,
Account Control Up to 1,000 users. Supports user-number authentication via
duplexing, 1 x 550-sheet paper drawer, 100-sheet bypass tr ay.
Black and color developer is included.
touch panel tilting display. 1024 x 600 dots (W-SVGA)
Magnetic brush development/OPC drums/Belt fusing/white
LED exposure
Scan: Up to 80 ipm (B&W/Color)
statement/envelope size). Optional: Single, double, or triple
drawer paper deck (550, 1,100, or 1,650 sheets), split tandem
paper drawer (2,100 sheets letter only) plus (1) 550-sheet
paper drawer (letter/legal/ledger/statement size).
Other paper types include plain, pre-printed, recycled,
pre-punched, letterhead and color paper.
Bypass tray: 16-28 lb. bond (plain paper), 13-16 lb. bond
(thin paper), 28 lb. bond-110 lb. cover (heavy paper), 20-24
lb. bond (Monarch/Com-10 envelope), tab paper (letter). Also
label paper, gloss paper, pre-printed, recycled, pre-punched,
letterhead, color paper and OHP film.
rear), 1 available device port (rear), opt. wireless 802.11 b/g/n
Copy Output: Up to 600 x 600 dpi
Printed-Photo, Photo, Map, Pale-Color Document.
Settings: Auto or 9 step manual
Auto Color Selection (ACS), Auto Paper Selection (APS), Auto
Magnification Selection (AMS), Auto Tray Switching (ATS),
black-white reversal, blank page skip, book copy, book divide,
card shot, center erase, centering, cover pages, dual pa ge copy,
edge erase, image edit, image preview, insert pages, job build,
job programs, margin shift, mirror image, mixed size original,
multi-page enlargement, original count, pamphlet style, proof
copy, repeat layout, reserve copy, rotated copy, stamp, stamp
custom image, suppress background, tab copy, tab-paper
insertion, tandem copy, toner save mode, transparency inserts,
watermark, 2-in-1 / 4-in-1 / 8-in-1 multi shot
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local, LDAP, and Active Directory
document management
for copy, print, scan and
Main Specifications (continued)
Output Tray Center Exit Tray (Main): 250 sheets (face down)
Capacity Job Separator (Upper Tray): 100 sheets (face down)
Cloud Supported Google Cloud Print, Google Drive, Box.com, OneDrive for
Services Business, SharePoint Online
Network Protocols TCP/IP (IPv4, IPv6, IPsec), HTTP/HTTPS, IPP/IPP-SSL, FTP/
FTPS, SNMPv3, SMTP/SMTP-SSL, POP3/POP3-SSL, LDAP/
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LDAP-SSL, 802.1x for Windows and Unix.
Network Security Includes IP/MAC address filtering, protocol filtering, port
control, user authentication (local/LDAP/Active Directory®),
TLS Encryption, Kerberos support
Firmware Flash ROM with local (USB), network update capability
Management and firmware update 1 to N with SRDM (Sharp Remote
Device Setup Web-based management/cloning with user/administrator
Service/Functions Remote Front Panel, remote access to service logs and
Accessibility Free stop tilting front panel, adjustment of key touch sound
Features and speed, concave key, document feeder free stop, job
Environmental International Energy Star Program Ver. 2.0, European RoHS,
Standards Blue Angel (RAL-UZ171)
Power 110-127 V AC, 60 HZ, 15 A Receptacle
Power Consumption 1.44 kW or less
Weight Approx. 173 lbs.
Dimensions Approx. 24" (w) x 26" (d) 33" (h)
Network Printing System
PDL Standard PCL® 6, optional Adobe® PostScript® 3™
Resolution 600 x 600 dpi
Print Speed 30/35/40 pages per minute (8½" x 11")
Print Drivers Windows® 7, Windows 8.1, Windo ws 10, Windows Server®
Mobile Printing¹ AirPrint, Android printing framework (Sharp Print Service
Print Features Auto configuration, serverless print release, bar code
Direct Printing File Types: TIFF, JPEG, PCL, PRN, TXT, and PNG. Optional: PDF,
Compact PDF, Encr ypted PDF, PS, DOCX, XLSX and PPTX.
Methods: FTP, SMB, Web page, Email and USB memory
Resident Fonts 80 outline fonts (PCL), 139 fonts (PS)
Interface RJ-45 Ethernet 10/100/1000 Base-T, USB 2.0, Wireless
Operating Systems Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10, Windows Server 2008,
and Environments Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows
Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016, Mac OS X10.6-10.13,
Novell® NetWare®, Unix, Linux, Citrix®, and SAP device types
Printing Protocols LPR, IPP, IPPS, Raw TCP (port 9100), FTP, POP3, HTTP, and
Network Scanning System
Scan Modes Standard: Color, monochrome, grayscale
Max. Original Size 11" x 17"
Optical Resolution 600 dpi
Output Modes 600 dpi, 400 dpi, 300 dpi, 200 dpi, 150 dpi, 100 dpi
Right Side Exit Tray: 100 sheets (face down)
Device Manager)
level login
click counts
programs, remote front panel, universal grip for paper trays,
and disable screen timeout
2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012,
Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016, Windows
PPD, MAC OS X® (including 10.6 to 10.13), all MAC PPD,
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UNIX®, Linux
Plugin), Sharpdesk Mobile
font printing, carbon copy print, chapter inserts, color
adjustment settings, color mode, confidential print,
continuous printing, custom image registration, different
cover page/last page/other page, document control,
document filing, duplex printing, electronic sorting, folding,
form overlay, hidden pattern print, image rotation, image
stamp, image type, job bypass print, job retention, layout
print, margin shift, multiple pamphlet, network tandem
print, N-up printing, offset stacking, page interleave,
pamphlet style, poster print, proof print, print and send,
punching, stapling, tab paper print, tab printing, toner
save mode, transparency inserts, tray status, user
authentication, watermarks, zoom print
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Network Scanning System (continued)
Image Monochrome Scanning: Uncompressed, G3 (MH), G4 (MR/MMR)
Compression Color/Grayscale: JPEG (high, middle, low)
Image Formats Monochrome: TIFF, PDF, PDF/A, Encr ypted PDF, and XPS
Scan Destinations Email, Desktop, FTP, Folder (SMB), USB, Internet fax (option),
One-touch Up to 2,000 (combined scan destinations)
Destinations
Group Destinations Up to 500
Programs 48 (combined)
Max. Jobs Up to 100
Software Sharpdesk® personal document management software (1 user
Optional Equipment
MX-60ABD Deluxe Copier Cabinet Base (with front door)
MX-DE25N Stand/1 x 550-sheet Paper Drawer
MX-DE26N Stand/2 x 550-sheet Paper Drawers
MX-DE27N Stand/3 x 550-sheet Paper Drawers
MX-DE28N Stand/1 x 550 + 2,100-sheet Split Tandem Paper Drawers
MX-DE29 Low Stand/1 x 550-sheet Paper Drawer
MX-LC17N 3,000-sheet Large Capacity Cassette
MX-LT10 Long Paper Feeding Tray
MX-FN27N 50-sheet Staple Inner Finisher
MX-FN28 1K Stacking 50-sheet Staple Finisher
MX-FN29 1K Stacking 50-sheet Staple/Saddle Stitch Finisher
MX-FN30 3K Stacking 65-sheet Staple Finisher
MX-FN31 3K Stacking 65-sheet Staple/Saddle Stitch Finisher
MX-RB25N Paper Pass Unit (required for MX-FN28/29/30/31)
MX-PN14B 3-Hole Punch Unit (requires MX-FN27N)
MX-PN15B 3-Hole Punch Unit (requires MX-FN28/29)
MX-PN16B 3-Hole Punch Unit (requires MX-FN30/31)
MX-SCX1 Staple Cartridge for MX-FN27N/28/29
AR-SC2 Saddle-stitch Staple Cartridge for MX-FN29
MX-SC11 Staple Cartridge for MX-FN30/31
MX-SC12 Saddle-stitch Staple Cartridge for MX-FN31
MX-TR19N Right Side Exit Tray
MX-TR20 Job Separa tor Tray
MX-TU16 Center Exit Tray
MX-EB11 Compact PDF Kit
MX-EB18 Wireless LAN
MX-FX15 Fax Expansion Kit
MX-FWX1L Internet Fax Kit
MX-PF10 Bar Code Font Kit
MX-PK13L Adobe® PostScript® 3™ Expansion Kit
MX-PU10L Direct Print Expansion Kit
AR-SU1 Stamp Unit (requires AR-SV1 Stamp Cartridge)
AR-SV1 Stamp Cartridge
MX-AMX1L Application Integration Module
MX-AMX2L Application Communication Module
MX-AMX3L External Accounting Module
MX-FR51U Commercial Data Security Kit
DVENDFS Generic Vendor Interface Kit
Supplies
MX-60NTBA Black Toner Cartridge
MX-60NTCA Cyan Toner Cartridge
MX-60NTMA Magenta Toner Cartridge
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MX-60NTYA Yellow Toner Cartridge
MX-60NVBA Black Developer
MX-60NVSA Cyan/Magenta/Yellow Developer
MX-60NRSA Drum
MX-607HB Toner Collection Container
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Some features require optional equipment. See your local dealer.
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May var y depending on product configuration, machine settings and
operating and/or environmental conditions.
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Go to www.sharpusa.com for a list of supported devices and operating systems.
Internet Fax mode: MH/MMR (option)
Color/Grayscale: TIFF, JPEG, PDF, PDF/A, Compact PDF,
Encrypted PDF, and XPS.
Internet Fax: TIFF-FX, TIFF-F, and TIFF-S
Super G3 fax (option)
license included), Sharpdesk Mobile (download)
(letter, requires MX-DE25N/26N/27N/28N)
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