Sharp MX-B557F User Manual
DESKTOP MONOCHROME DOCUMENT SYSTEMS
High Speed Output with a Reliable Design
The MX-B557F desktop monochrome document system produces crisp, high-quality output with
exceptional ease of use. This model provides customers with an intuitive user experience and the
confidence of knowing their jobs will come out right the first time, every time. Designed with high-
performance features typically found on larger machines, the compact MX-B557F delivers the productivity
and performance you need in your home office or place of business.
Key Features
• Ease of Use – Intuitive 10" (diagonal) touchscreen display offers a user-friendly graphical interface with simplified Easy
Modes, integrated on-screen user guides and quick access to network services.
• Productivity – Out-of-the box copy, print, scan and fax capabilities plus standard Cloud Connect features and optional
wireless connectivity enables users to easily manage their workflow from PCs, smartphones and tablets.
MX-B557F
• Workspace Friendly – Integrates seamlessly with today’s complex network environments and supports popular cloud
services and mobile technologies. Sharp utilizes system updates to provide feature enhancements and to ensure your
machine remains compatible with current technology.
Shown shown fully configured with
MX-FN38 optional finisher.
Standard 200-sheet duplexing document feeder.
Easy-to-use 10" touchscreen with tablet style menu.
Optional MX-MS10 four-bin mailbox to sort
print output destinations.
A compact design with advanced workflow features for virtually any size office.
• Standard PCL® 6 and PostScript® 3™ compatible
printing systems deliver crisp, clear documents at
up to 55 and 70 pages per minute.
• Standard copy, print, scan and fax capability right
out of the box.
• Intuitive 10" (diagonal) touchscreen offers print
preview menu to ensure your documents are printed
with precision.
• Supports letter size, legal size and envelopes
through the standard paper drawer and bypass tray.
• Offers up to five paper sources with available
3,300-sheet maximum paper capacity.
• Optional inner finisher offers 500-sheet output and
50-sheet staple with hole punch.
• Supports popular mobile technologies, enabling
users to easily print files from smartphones, tablets
and even notebook computers.
• Supports printing of Microsoft® Word, Excel®, or
PowerPoint® files directly from a mobile device,
USB drive, or file server.
• True 1,200 x 1,200 dpi resolution produces razor
sharp output.
• Convenient front-facing USB port provides easy
access for direct printing from flash drives and
thumb drives.
• Built-in optical character recognition (OCR)
function allows users to covert a scanned document
into a searchable PDF file, Microsoft® Office file
and more.
• 200-sheet duplexing document feeder scans both
sides of a document in a single pass for enhanced
productivity.
MX-B557F SPECIFICATIONS
Main Specifications
MX-B557F Base model includes 200-sheet DSPF, PCL® 6 and
PostScript® 3™ compatible printing systems, network
Type Desktopmonochromemulti-functiondocument system
Display 10" (diagonal) color dot matrix high-resolution touchscreen
Functions Copy,print,networkprint, network scan and fax
Originals Sheets and bound documents
Max. Original Size 8½" x 14"
Output Size Min. 5½" x 8½", Max. 8½" x 14"
Copy Speed 55 ppm
First Copy Time Platen Glass 4.0
(in seconds)2 Doc. Feeder 4.5
Magnification 25-400%
Original Feed 200-sheet DSPF
Scan Speed Up to 150 ipm
Original Sizes 5½" x 8½", 8½" x 11", 8½" x 14", 2" x 3½" business card
Paper Capacity Standard 1,200 Sheets/ Max. 3,300 Sheets
Paper Feed Standard: (2) 550-sheet paper drawers (letter/statement size)
System System and 100-sheet bypass tray (letter/legal/statement/
envelope size). Optional: (1) 2,100-sheet paper drawers , or
(2) 550-sheet paper drawers (letter/legal/statement)
Paper Weights Paper drawers and bypass tray 16-lb to 47-lb bond
and Types (Plain paper), up to 125-lb bond (card stock), 16-lb to 28-lb
Duplexing Standard automatic duplex copying (MX-B557F) and printing
CPU 1.2 GHz multi-processor design
Interface RJ-45 10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet, USB 2.0 (host, high-
speed), opt. wireless LAN (IEEE 802.11 a/ac/b/g/n)
Memory Standard 2 GB, max. 6 GB copy/print (shared)
Hard Disk Drive 500 GB
Copy Resolution Up to 600 x 600 dpi
Copy Features Copy From Size, Copy to size, Scale (25% to 400%), Darkness,
Account Control Supports user authentication via user-number, local login
Output Tray Center Exit Tray (Main): 550 sheets
Capacity¹ Inner Finisher: 500 sheets
Cloud Supported Google Drive, OneDrive for Business, SharePoint Online,
Services³ Box, Dropbox
Network Protocols TCP/IP IPv6, TCP/IP IPv4, AppleTalk™, TCP, UDP,
mDNS, IGMP, Bonjour, WINS, DDNS, SNMPv3, SNMPv1,
SNMPv2c, Telnet, NTP, ICMP, HTTP, DNS, ARP, HTTPs (SSL/
TLS), Finger
Network and Includes IP address filtering, protocol filtering, port control,
Data Security TLS Encryption, Kerberos, AES 256-bit data encryption, data
overwrite
scanning, auto duplexing, 2 x 550-sheet paper drawer,
100-sheet bypass tray. Starter toner and drum included.
bond envelopes.
Duplex, Collate, Content (Text, Text/Photo, Photo, Graphics),
Advanced Duplex, Advanced Imaging (Auto Center, Background
removal, Contrast, Mirror Image, Negative Image, Scan Edge
to Edge, Shadow Detail, Sharpness, Color Dropout), Create
Booklet, Cover Page Setup, Custom Job Build, Edge Erase,
Header/ Footer, Margin Shift, Overlay, Paper Saver (2 Up, 4 Up),
Separator Sheets (Between Pages, Between Copies, Between
Jobs), Multi-feed Sensor (enable/disable)
name/password
Main Specifications (continued)
Firmware Flash ROM with local (USB), network update capability
Management and firmware update 1 to N
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, document feeder free stop, job programs and
disable screen timeout
Environmental International ENERGY STAR Program Ver. 3.0, European RoHS,
Standards Blue Angel (RAL-UZ205)
Power AC 110-127 VAC, 60 HZ, 12 A receptacle
Power 1.21 kilowatt-hours per week
Consumption
Weight Approx. 147.6 lbs
Dimensions Approx. 27.0" (w) x 27.3" (d) x 45.3" (h)
Network Printing System
PDL Standard PCL® 6 and PostScript® 3™ compatible
Resolution 1,200 x 1,200 dpi
Print Speed 55 ppm (8½" x 11")
Print Drivers Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Windows
Mobile Printing AirPrint, Android printing framework
Print Features Auto conf iguration, bar code font printing, confidential print,
Direct Printing File Types: BMP, DCX, DOC/DOCX, GIF, JPEG, PCX, PDF, PNG,
Resident Fonts 89 outline fonts (PCL), 158 fonts (PS), 39 fonts (PPDS)
Operating Systems Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows 8 , Windows 10, Windows
and Environments Server
Printing Protocols LPR, IPP, IPPS, PAP, Raw TCP (port 9100), FTP, POP3, HTTP,
Network Scanning System
Scan Modes Standard: Color, monochrome, grayscale
Max. Original Size 8½" x 14"
Output Modes 600 dpi, 400 dpi, 300 dpi, 200 dpi, 150 dpi, 75 dpi
Image Monochrome Scanning: Uncompressed, G3 (MH), G4 (MR/MMR)
Compression Color/Grayscale: JPEG (high, middle, low) Internet Fax mode:
MH/MMR (option)¹
Image Formats JPEG, PDF, PDF/A-1a/1b, compact PDF, searchable PDF,
level login
click counts
Server® 2008, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2016,
Windows Server 2019, Windows PPD, MAC OSX® (including
10.6 to 10.15), all MAC PPD, Linux® PPD
custom image registration, different cover page/last page/
other page, document filing, duplex printing, electronic
sorting, form overlay, image rotation, image stamp, image
type, job retention, layout print, N-up printing, pamphlet
style, proof print, stapling, toner save mode, tray status, user
authentication, watermarks, zoom print.
PPT/PPTX, TIFF, XLS/XLSX, XPS. Methods: FTP, SMB, Web
page, Email and USB memory
®
2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server
2012, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019, Mac OS
X (10.6- 10.15), UNIX®, Linux
®
LPD and LPR for Unix
secure PDF, TIFF, XPS
Network Scanning System (continued)
Scan Destinations Email, Desktop, FTP, Folder (SMB), USB, Super G3 fax
Scanning Protocols FTP, SMB, LDAP
Software Optional third party applications
Super G3 Facsimile Function
Communication Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN)
Line
Transmission Mode Super G3, G3
Modem Speed Maximum 33.6 KBPS with auto fallback
Compression MH, MR, MMR, JBIG, JBIG2, JPEG
Scanning Method Sheet fed or manual feed from platen glass
Transmit Resolution 600 x 600 dpi (ultra-fine), 300 x 300 dpi (super-fine),
Transmit Speed Approx. 2 seconds per page in Super G3 mode
Auto Dialing Up to 1000 destinations (combined)
Group Dialing Up to 500 groups
Inbound Fax To email address, FTP or SMB using Transmit Terminal
Routing Identification (TTI), also Document Administration function
Max. Original Up to 19.5"
Length
Programs 48 (combined)
Memory 1 GB (shared)
Features Transaction Reports, Activity Reports, PC Fax, F-Code
Optional Equipment
MX-CS22 550-sheet Paper Feed Unit
MX-CS24 2,100-sheet Paper Feed Unit
MX-FN38 Finisher with Staple
MX-FN39 Finisher with Staple/Hole Punch
MX-MS10 4-bin Mailbox
Supplies
MX-B70T Toner Cartridge
MX-B70DU Drum
1
Some features require optional equipment. See your local dealer.
2
May vary depending on product configuration, machine settings and operating
and/or environmental conditions.
3
May not yet be available for all models. Please contact a Sharp representative for
further details.
200 x 200 dpi (fine), 200 x 100 (standard)
can send blind copy of transmissions and receptions to an
administrator email address, FTP or SMB location.
communication, Memory Transmission, Quick On-line
Transmission, Inbound Fax Routing, Anti-junk Fax Reception,
Secure Fax Release, Out-of-Paper Memory Reception, Auto
Redial, Auto Exposure, Chain Dialing, Polling Reception and
Duplex Reception.
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