
mX-6240n mX-7040n
HigH-speed color document sys t e m s
Designed to meet the growing needs of high volume  
business environments. 
Unleash the potential of Sharp’s advanced technology with the new MX-6240N and MX-7040N High-
Speed Color Document Systems. The MX-6240N and MX-7040N combine a flexible, modular design 
with robust paper handling and productive output capabilities that can streamline your document 
workflow like never before. Built for high-volume office environments, small CRDs and copy rooms, 
the MX-6240N and MX-7040N are a perfect fit where productivity and reliability are essential. 
A large 10.1" (diagonally measured) high-resolution, touch-screen display offers real-time scan preview 
with intuitive flick-and-tap editing to help ensure your documents are produced accurately and without 
waste. With Sharp’s next-generation micro-fine toner technology combined with 1200 x 1200 dpi 
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print resolution and true Adobe
documents in-house with breathtaking image quality that is also economical. Sharp’s Color Consistency 
System helps ensure brilliant, high-quality color output page after page. A new paper feed option utilizes 
air-feed technology, which offers higher reliability and enhanced media capabilities.
 PostScript®, your business can produce professional looking color 
• Large 10.1" (diagonally measured) high-
resolution color touch-screen display with  
tilt viewing
• Flexible modular design provides a wide 
variety of configurations from basic high-speed 
copying and printing to professional folding  
and booklet making
• Scan preview feature offers on-the-fly page 
editing with easy finger-tip navigation
•  150-sheet Duplex Single Pass Feeder (DSPF) 
scans documents at up to 150 images per minute 
•  New triple air-feed paper handling 
option offers high reliability and is virtually 
maintenance free 
•  Up to 8500-sheet paper capacity supports 
media up to 110 lb. cover stock (300 gsm)
•  Standard PCL
PostScript
XPS printing systems
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6 and true Adobe® 
®3™
 with available Windows® 
Innovative features plus multi-function capability allow  
you to meet tomorrow’s document needs today.
•  Sharp’s Color Consistency System delivers 
high-quality color output and maintains optimum 
color balance and toner density page after page
•  True 1200 x 1200 dpi printing with 8-bit 
processing provides beautiful images and 
enhanced clarity for fine details such as  
small text and graphics
• Supports the latest Sharp OSA
Platform, enabling businesses to easily integrate 
with network applications and cloud services
•  Integrated web browser provides easy website 
navigation for quick access to information and 
convenient printing 
•  Award-winning Sharp 
security platform with  
standard 256-bit  
data encryption  
and up to 7 times 
data overwrite  
protection
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 Development 
• Auto power management function can turn on 
and turn off the machine based on usage trends
•  Standard Job Management makes it easy 
to print on-demand with the ability to retain jobs, 
combine jobs, repaginate jobs, edit pages within 
jobs and more
• Energy efficient belt fusing offers low power 
consumption, fast warm up time, enhanced print 
quality and greater media capabilities
•  Convenient End-of-Lease feature can erase 
all files on the hard disk drive, all user data, job 
status data and address book data  
at trade-in time
MX-7040N shown in full configuration.

mX-6240n/7040n specificatio ns
Main Specifications 
MX-6240N/  Base models include LCD, 150-sheet DSPF, 3000-sheet paper  
MX-7040N   capacity (two tandem 2000-sheet trays/two 500 sheet trays), 
Type  Console, color multi-function digital document system 
Display   10.1 (diagonally measured) color dot matrix high-resolution touch 
Functions  Copy, print, network print, network scan, document filing and fax 
Copy System   Dry electrostatic transfer/Dual component developer/Magnetic brush 
Originals  Sheets and bound documents 
Max Original Size  11" x 17" 
Copy Size  Min. 5½" x 8½", Max. 11" x 17" + 12" x 18" 
Copy Speed  62/70 ppm B&W/Color (8½" x 11") 
Multiple Copy  Max. 9999 copies 
First Copy Time  MX-6240N  MX-7040N 
(in Seconds)
  Platen Glass  4.0    5.6  3.7    5.1 
  DSPF  6.5    9.2  6.3    8.8
Warm Up Time  55 seconds or less 
Magnification  25% to 400% in 1% increments (with document feeder 25%-200%) 
Original Feed  150-sheet DSPF 
Scan Speed  DSPF Scan: Up to 150 IPM 
Original Sizes  5½ x 8½", 8½" x 11", 8½" x 11" R, 8½" x 14", 11" x 17"  
Paper Capacity  Std. 3000 Sheets/Max. 8500 Sheets 
Paper Feed  Standard: Tandem Tray 1 - 1200 sheets (letter size), Tandem  
Sizes   Tray 2 - 800 sheets (letter size), Trays 3/4 - 500 sheets ea. (letter/
Paper Weights  Tandem Trays - 16-28 lb. bond, Trays 3/4 - 16 lb. bond to 100 lb. 
and Types   bristol, Multi-bypass Tray (for machine) - 15 lb. bond to 110 lb. 
Duplexing  Standard automatic duplex copying and printing  
CPU  Up to 1.8 GHz Multi-Processor Controller 
Interface   RJ-45 Ethernet (10/100/1000Base-T), USB 2.0 (2 host ports, 
Memory  Standard 5 GB 
Hard Disk Drive  1 TB 
Copy Resolution  Scan: B&W/color: 600 x 600 dpi; Copy: B&W/color: 600 x 600 dpi 
Color Modes  Photo, Full Color Mode, Monochrome (B/W) 
Exposure Control  Modes: Text, Text/Photo, Text/Printed-Photo, Printed-Photo, Photo, 
Halftone  256 gradations/2 levels (monochrome) 
Copy Features   Electronic sort, Auto Color Sensing, Auto Paper Selection, Auto 
Account Control   Up to 1000 users. Supports user-number authentication (on device), 
Output Tray Capacity Main output tray (top) 250 sheets (face down)  
Firmware  Flash ROM with local (USB), network update capability and firmware  
Management   update 1 to N with SRDM (Sharp Remote Device Management) 
Configuration  Web-based management with user/administrator level login, cloning 
Method  (1 to N) with SRDM and remote front panel access  
Service/Functions  Remote front panel, remote access to service logs and click counts 
Accessibility  Tilt Front Panel, Adjustment of Key Touch-Send and Speed, 
Features   Document Feeder Free Stop, Job Programs, Remote Front Panel, 
Environmental  International Energy Star Program Ver. 1.1, Law on Promoting Green 
Standards  Purchasing. European RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) 
Power Source  AC 208-240 VAC, 60 HZ, 20 Amps 
Power Consumption Maximum: 2880 W or less 
Weight  MX-6240N/7040N: Approx. 490 lbs. 
Approx. Dimensions 33 1/4" (w) x 33 1/4" (d) x 48" (h) 
1-TB hard disk drive, PCL6/Adobe 
printing, color network scanning, web browser, retractable keyboard 
and MX-AMX2 application communication module 
panel tilting display. 1024 x 600 dots (W-SVGA) 
development/OPC drums/Belt type fusing/white LED exposure
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    B&W  Color  B&W  Color 
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legal/ledger/statement/12" x 18"). Optional: Multi-bypass Tray  
(for machine) - 100 sheets (letter/legal/ ledger/statement/monarch 
or COM10 envelopes/12" x 18"), Multi-bypass (for LCT) - 500 
sheets (letter/legal/ ledger/statement/12" x 18"), LCT (2-Drawer) 2500-sheets each drawer (letter/legal/ledger/12" x 18"),  
Letter LCC - 3500 sheets (letter), Ledger LCC: 3000 sheets  
(letter/legal/ ledger).
cover, Multi-bypass Tray (for LCT) - 15 lb. bond to 100 lb. bristol, 
LCT (2-drawer) - 15 lb. bond to 110 lb. cover, Letter LCC/Ledger 
LCC - 16 lb. bond to 100 bristol. Supported paper types include thin,  
plain, recycled, color, letter head, pre-printed and pre-punched, 
embossed and glossy. 
front and rear), USB 2.0 (1 device port)
Map, Pale-Color . Settings: Auto or 9 step manual 
Magnification Selection (AMS), image preview/edit, auto tray 
switching, rotate copy, reserve copy, tandem copy, book copy, 
margin shift, edge/center erase, book divide, dual page, cover/insert 
page, OHP insert, job build, card shot, blank page skip, mirror/ 
reverse, proof, pamphlet, watermark, custom image, job programs.
login name/password or login name/password (via LDAP server) for 
Copy, Print, Scan, Fax and document management. 
Universal Grip for Paper Trays, and Disable Screen Timeout 
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 PostScript® 3TM network 
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 (Monochrome); Up to 150 IPM2 (Color) 
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Network Printing System (Standard)
PDL   Standard PCL
Resolution  1200 x 1200 dpi/8-bit processing 
Print Speed  62/70 pages per minute (8½" x 11") 
Print Drivers   Windows Server
Features   Auto configuration, continuous printing, electronic sorting, 
Direct Printing   File Types: TIFF, JPEG, PCL, PRN, TXT, PDF, Encrypted PDF, 
Resident Fonts  80 outline fonts (PCL), 136 fonts (PS) 
Interface  RJ-45 Ethernet 10/100/1000 Base-T, USB 2.0 
Operating  Windows Server 2003-2008, Windows XP, Windows Vista,  
Systems   Windows 7, MAC OS 9-9.2.2, MAC OSX 10.2.8, 10.3.9, 10.4.11, 
Network  TCP/IP (IPv4, IPv6, IPSEC) SSL (HTTP, IPP, FTP), SNMPv3, SMTP,  
Protocols   POP3, LDAP, 802.1x for Windows and Unix. LPD and LPR for Unix. 
Printing Protocols  LPR, IPP, IPPS, PAP, Raw TCP (port 9100), FTP and Novell 
Network Security  IP/MAC address filtering, protocol filtering, port management, 
Security Standards   IEEE-2600
Network Scanning System (Standard)
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 
Image Formats   Monochrome: TIFF, PDF, Encrypted PDF, XPS 
Image  Monochrome Scanning: Uncompressed, G3 (MH), G4 (MR/MMR) 
Compression   Color/Grayscale: JPEG (high, middle, low) 
Scan Destinations  Internet Fax mode: MH/MMR (option); E-mail, Desktop, FTP, Folder 
One-touch Dest.  Up to 2000 (combined scan destinations) 
Group Destinations  Up to 500 
Programs  48 (combined) 
Max. Jobs  Up to 100 
Network Protocols  TCP/IP and SSL (includes HTTP, SMTP, LDAP, FTP, POP3), SMB, 
Network Security  E-mail server user authentication for LDAP and Active Directory  
Software    Sharpdesk
Sharp OSA Platform Application Communication Module (MX-AMX2) standard
Inserter (MX-CF11 Option)
Type  Standing, 2 Trays 
Paper Capacity  Upper Tray: 200 Sheets; Lower Tray: 200 Sheets (20 lb. bond) 
Paper Weight  16 lb. bond to 100 lb. Bristol (Paper feeding) 
Paper Size  Up to 12" x 18" 
Power Consumption 70 W or Less 
Power Source  24 Volts (Supplied by Main Unit) 
Dimensions  21 1/2" (w) x 30" (d) x 50 1/2" (h) 
Weight  Approx. 51 lbs.
Multi-Folding Unit (MX-FD10 Option)
Type  Floor Standing 
Dimensions  13 1/2" (w) x 30 1/2" (d) x 41 1/2" (h) 
Weight  Approx. 146 lbs. 
Power Source  Powered by MX-FN21/FN22 Finisher 
Power Consumption Maximum: Standby: 23 W or less; In Operation: 150 W or less 
Folding Mode   Z-fold, 3-fold inside’ 3-fold outside, 4-fold, 2-fold
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optional XPS
Windows Server 2003-2008 x64, Windows Vista 
x64, Windows 7, Windows 7 x64, MAC OSX (including 10.4.11, 
10.5-10.5.8, 10.6.5-10.6.8, 10.7-10.7.2), all MAC PPD. 
N-up printing, duplex printing, transparency inserts, margin  
shift, image rotation, different cover page, poster print, job 
bypass print, job retention, confidential print, proof print, user 
authentication, image stamp and watermarks. Additional features: 
Multiple pamphlet print, network tandem print, carbon copy  
print mode, different cover page/last page/other page, form  
overlay, tab paper settings, tab printing, chapter inserts and  
page Interleave
PostScript and Windows XPS
10.5-10.5.8, 10.6-10.6.5, Novell 
OS 4.1x, Solaris 
Presentation Server 4, 4.5) and Windows Terminal Services.
IPX/SPX 
Macintosh
 6 compatible Adobe®, PostScript® 3TM, 
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 2003-2008, Windows XP, Windows XP x64, 
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 (FTP, Web page, E-mail and USB)
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 2x, Unix®, Linux® and Citrix® (Metaframe, 
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 for Novell environments and EtherTalk®. AppleTalk® for 
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 environments.
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, Windows Vista® 
 Netware® 3x, 4x, 5x, Sun® 
Pserver/Rprinter 
user authentication and document administration.
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-2008, DoD (NSTISSP) #11, DoD Directive 8500.2, 
DoD (DISA)
Color: Grayscale, Color TIFF, JPEG, PDF, Encrypted PDF, XPS  
Internet Fax: TIFF-FX, FIFF-F, TIFF-S1 
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(SMB), USB, Internet fax (option); Super G3 fax (option)
ESMTP and 802.1x.
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 desktop personal document management software 
(1 user license included) 
4K 100-Sheet Stapler/Finisher (MX-FN21: option) 
Type  4000-sheet console stapler finisher (100-sheet stapling) 
Output Trays   Upper tray: Moving offset tray (up to 1500 letter size sheets) 
Stapling Capacity  Up to 100 sheets (letter/statement) 
Stapling Media  Plain paper, letter/legal/ledger size or mixed 
Stapling Positions  1 front, 1 rear, or 2 point stitching 
Hole Punching  Optional three-hole punch unit MX-PN13B 
Power Source  120 VAC, 60 HZ, 15 Amps 
Power Consumption 220w/350w with MX-MF10 
Weight  Approx.: 134.5 lbs. 
Dimensions  Approx.: 30 3/4" (w) x 30" (d) x 41" (h) (with tray extended) 
4K 100-Sheet Stapler/Saddle Stitch Finisher (MX-FN22: option) 
Type  4000-sheet console stapler finisher (100-sheet stapling) 
Output Trays   Upper tray: Moving offset tray (up to 1500 letter size sheets) 
Stapling Capacity  Up to 100 sheets (letter/statement) 
Stapling Media  Plain paper, letter/legal/ledger size or mixed 
Stapling Positions  1 front, 1 rear, or 2 point stitching 
Saddle Stitch  Center stitch/center fold (2 staples) letter/legal/ledger paper sizes 
Saddle Stitch  Up to 5 sets (16-20 sheets)/10 sets (11-15 sheets per set)/15 sets 
Max. Sets  (6-10 sheets per set)/25 sets (1-5 sheets per set) 
Hole Punching  Optional three-hole punch unit MX-PN13B 
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Power Source  120 VAC, 60 HZ, 15 Amps 
Power Consumption 220w/350w with MX-MF10 
Weight  Approx.: 134.5 lbs. 
Dimensions  Approx.: 30 3/4" (w) x 30" (d) x 41" (h) (with tray extended) 
Optional Equipment 
MX-LC12  3500-sheet Large Capacity Cassette (letter) 
MX-LC13  5000-sheet Large Capacity 2-Drawer Air Feed Tray (ledger) 
MX-LCX3N  3000-sheet Large Capacity Cassette (ledger) 
MX-MF10  100-sheet Multi-bypass Tray (for machine) 
MX-MF11  500-sheet Multi-bypass Tray (for MX-LC13) 
MX-FN19  4K Stacking 50-Sheet Staple Finisher 
MX-FN20  4K Stacking 50-Sheet Staple/Saddle Stitch Finisher 
MX-FN21  4K Stacking 100-Sheet Staple Finisher 
MX-FN22  4K Stacking 100-Sheet Staple/Saddle Stitch Finisher 
MX-CF11  2-Tray Inserter Unit 
MX-FD10  Multi-folding Unit 
MX-RB12  Paper Pass Unit (for machine) 
MX-RB13  Relay Unit 
MX-RB14  Paper Pass Unit (for MX-LC13) 
MX-RB15  Curl Correction Unit 
MX-TM10  Trimmer Unit 
MX-PN12B  3-Hole Punch Unit (for MX-FN19/FN20) 
MX-PN13B  3-Hole Punch Unit (for MX-FN21/FN22) 
AR-SC2  Staple Cartridge (for MX-FN19/FN20) 
AR-SC3  Staple Cartridge (for MX-FN20) 
MX-SCX1  Staple Cartridge (for MX-FN22) 
MX-SCX2  Staple Cartridge (for MX-FN21/FN22) 
MX-TR14  Right Side Exit Tray 
MX-TU14  Center Exit Tray 
AR-SU1   Stamp Unit (requires AR-SV1 Stamp Cartridge) 
AR-SV1  Stamp Cartridge (required for AR-SU1) 
MX-PF10  Bar Code Font Kit 
MX-PUX1  XPS Expansion Kit 
MX-EB11  Enhanced Compression Kit 
MX-FX11  Fax Expansion Kit 
MX-FWX1  Internet Fax Expansion Kit 
MX-EB15  HDD Mirroring Expansion Kit 
MX-EC50  CAC Reader (requires Data Security Kit) 
MX-FR36U  Commercial Data Security Kit (not available at time of launch) 
MX-AMX1  Application Integration Module 
MX-AMX3  External Accounting Module
Supplies 
MX-62NTBA  Black Toner Cartridge  
MX-62NTCA  Cyan Toner Cartridge  
MX-62NTMA  Magenta Toner Cartridge 
MX-62NTYA  Yellow Toner Cartridge 
MX-62NVBA  Black Developer 
MX-62NVSA  Cyan/Magenta/Yellow Developer 
MX-62NRSA  Drum 
MX-700HB  Toner Collection Container
Middle tray: 250 sheets (letter size, non-stapled)  
Lower tray: Moving offset tray (up to 2450 letter size sheets) 
Middle tray: 250 sheets (letter size, non-stapled)  
Lower tray: Moving offset tray (up to 2450 letter size sheets) 
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 Specification may vary depending on product configuration, 
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