Monday, 6 February 2012
PRODUCTS
ABOUT US
CONTACT US
SHARP  ADVANTAGE
CALL CENTRE
DRIVERS
FAQ's

Large Business 51+ cpm

55 cpm Black & White Multifunction Copier / Printer / Scanner / Fax

Fast-Tracking and Safeguarding All Your Document Needs.

Model:
MXM550U

P.O.A.

 Providing Secure Solutions to High-speed, High Volume Demands

The Sharp MX-M550U is the key to faster, more efficient, and more secure document management for the performance-driven office. The heavy-duty design of this multifunctional powerhouse, packed with productivity-boosting features, ensures reliable high-speed, high-volume output.  Its network scanning powers and integrated document management capabilities let you distribute information where and when you need to. Additionally, enhanced security features on the MX-M550U safeguard your office communications without hindering workflow.

Designed with Simplicity and Environment in Mind

The MX-M550U is easy for everyone in your office to use, regardless of experience.  A large, easy-to-follow, 8.9-inch touch-screen LCD enables you to navigate smoothly through the machine's advanced functions.

The MX-M550U has been recognised by the Energy Star programme, an international system for identifying energy-efficient products.  It also complies with the RoHS Directive restricting the use of harzardous substances.

 Key Features

  • Exceptional Productivity:  Speedy output of 55 ppm
  • High Image Quality
  • All-in One Performance
  • Versatile Operation
  • Multi-layered Security
  • Reliable, Heavy-Duty Design

Copying and Printing

  • Quick First Copy Time
  • Exceptional Output Speed
  • Dual Single Pass Feeder (DSPF)
  • Job Build for Large-Volume Scanning
  • Automated Job Finishing
  • Highly Productive Output
  • Built-in Stackless Duplex Module
  • Large Paper Capacity
  • Network Tandem Function for increased Productivity
  • Supports PCL5e and PCL6 and PS3 Printer Languages
  • Powerful Network Printing
  • Space-Saving Inner Output Tray
  • High Image Quality
  • Various Copy/Print Applications

Network Scanning

  • Speedy A3 Network Scanning
  • Multiple Distribution of Scanned Files
  • LDAP Support
  • Easy Text Entry
  • TWAIN Support
  • Linearised PDF
  • Sharpdesk™ for Total Document Management

Document Filing

  • Document Management on the Hard Disk
  • Easy Access to Stored Files
  • Quick Filing
  • Advanced Filing Function

Faxing

  • High Speed Super G3 Fax Operation
  • Paperless Faxing and Inbound Routing
  • PC-Fax/PC-Internet Fax
  • Send and Receive Faxes Over the Internet
  • Duplex Transmission and Reception
  • 999-Number Auto Dialling
  • Multi-Access Function
  • Flash Memory Backup
  • Super Fine Mode

Security

  • Industry-Leading Multi-Layered Security
  • Data Security Kit
  • Print Hold and Confidential Print
  • Secure Sockets Layer
  • IP/MAC Address Filtering
  • Auditing Mode
  • User Authentication for Network Scanning
  • IPv6 and IPsec Support

Reliability and Usability

  • Highly Rigid Frame
  • Full-Open Paper Path
  • Feedback Process Control
  • Full-Grip Short-Path Design
  • External Heat Rollers
  • 8.9-inch LCD Control Panel
  • Easy Printer Control
  • Advanced Device Management
  • Job Status Screen
  • Envinronmentally  Conscious Design
  • Device Cloning
  • Sharp OSA (Open Systems Architecture)

Available Peripherals include

  • AR-F15: Finisher
  • AR-F16: Saddle-stitch Finisher
  • AR-CF2: Inserter
  • AR-PN4A/B/C/D: 2/3/4/4-wide Hole Punch Modules
  • AR-FX8: Fax Expansion Kit
  • MX-FWX1: Internet Fax Expansion Kit
  • AR-LC6: 3,500 sheets (A4) Large Capacity Tray
  • AR-LC7: 3,000 sheets (A3) Large Capacity Tray
  • MX-PKX1: PS3 Expansion Kit
  • AR-MM9: 8MB Fax Memory
  • MX-NBX1:  Network Expansion Kit 
  • MX-ARSM5: 256MB Expansion Memory Board
  • MX-NSX1: Network Scanner Expansion Kit
  • MX-USX1/5: Sharpdesk 1/5 License Kit
  • MX-US10/50/AO: Sharpdesk 10/50/100 License Kit
  • MX-AMX1: Application Integration Module
  • MX-AMX2: Application Communication Module
  • MX-AMX3: External Account Module
  • MX-FRX5U:  Data Security Kit (non CC version)
  • MX-FRX5: Data Security Kit (Common Criteria Validated - available at a later date)
  • AR-PF1: Barcode Font Kit
General
  Type

Console

  Engine speed*1 Max. 55 cpm / ppm
  Paper size Max. A3, min. A5R
  Paper capacity (80 g/m2)

Standard: 3,100 sheets (1,200-sheet tray, 800-sheet tray, two 500-sheet trays, and 100-sheet multi-bypass tray)
Maximum: 6,600 sheets

  Warm-up time Less than 120 sec*2
  Memory Standard: 128MB
Maximum: 384MB
40GB HDD*3
  Power requirements 230-240V AC, 50/60 Hz
  Power consumption (max.) 1.84kW
  Dimensions (W x H x D) 728 x 679 x 1,192 mm
  Weight Approx. 185 kg
  Features Card shot, Edge/centre erase, Job build, Pre-heat/auto power shut-off modes, User control (500 accounts), Toner save mode, Document filing
Copier
  Original paper size Max. A3
  First copy time*4 4.0 sec.
  Continuos copy Max. 999 copies
  Resolution Scan: 600 x 600 dpi, 600 x 300 dpi, 600 x 367 dpi (using DSPF)
Print: 600 x 600 dpi
  Gradation Scan:256 levels     Print: 2 levels
  Zoom range 25 to 400% (25 to 200% using DSPF) in 1% increments
  Preset copy ratios 10 ratios (5R/5E)
  Features

Auto paper selection (mixed size feeding), Paper type selection, Auto magnification selection, Auto tray switching, Rotation copy, Electronic sorting, Network tandem copy, Book copy, Margin shift, Dual page copy, Multi-shot (4-in-1, 2-in-1), Cover/transparency/tab page insertion, Pamphlet copy, Rotation sort*6, XY zoom, Mirror image, 2-sided copy orientation change, B/W reverse*7,  Duplex copy, Reserved copy, Job programme, Irregular original/paper size input, Stamps (date, page number, text, stamp), Tab copy

Network Scanner (Optional MX-NSX1 and MX-NBX1 for MX-M550U required)

  Compatibility TWAIN compliant (push out method)
  Resolution 200, 300, 400, 600 dpi 
  File formats TIFF, TIFF-F, TIFF-FX, PDF, linearised PDF
  Scanner utilities Sharpdesk
  Features Scan to e-mail, Desktop, FTP server, Network folder (SMB), HDD Internet fax*8, PC-Internet fax transmission*8, LDAP support, Direct entry (address, subject, message), 999 one-touch dials, 500 group dials, 8 job programmes, Broadcasting, Long original scanning (max. 800 mm) 
Document Filing
  Document filing capacity 16GB
Main and custom folders: 20,000 pages*9 or 3,000 files
Quick file folder: 10,000 pages*9 or 1,000 files
  Stored jobs Copy, print, scan, fax transmission*10
  Storage folders Quick file folder, main folder, custom folder (max. 500 folders)
  Confidential storage Password protection
Network Printer (Optional MX-NBX1 required  for MX-M550U)
  Resolution 600 x 600 dpi
  Enhanced resolution 1,200 x 600 dpi equivalent with smoothing
  Interface USB 2.0, 10 Base-T/100Base-TX
  Supported OS*11 Windows NT® 4.0 SP5 or later, Windows Server® 2003, Windows®98/Me/2000/XP, Windows VistaTM Mac OS 9.0 to 9.2.2, Mac OS X 10.1.5, 10.2.8, 10.3.3 to 10.3.9, 10.4, 10.4.4, 10.4.7 
  Network protocols*11 TCP/IP (IPv4, IPv6), IPX/SPX (NetWare), NetBEUI EtherTalk (AppleTalk)
  Printing protocols LPR, Raw TCP (port 9100), POP3 (e-mail printing), HTTP, Novell Printserver application with NDS and Bindery, FTP for downloading print files, EtherTalk printing, IPP
  PDL emulation Standard: PCL 6/5e
Option *12 : PS3 emulation
  Available fonts 80 fonts for PCL, 136 fonts for PS3 emulation*12
  Features*5*13 Network tandem print, RIP Once/Print Many, Direct PDF/TIFF printing, Job retention (print hold, proof print, confidential print), Duplex print, Carbon copy print, Font download, Pamphlet style, Binding edge, Printer administration utility and status monitor, N-up (2/4/6/8), IP/MAC address filtering, Form overlay, Paper/output tray selection, Cover/chapter insertion, Transparency interleave, Offset output, Fit to page, Watermarks, Auto configuration, Tab print, Negative image, Mirror image, Zoom, Barcode font compatibility, Secure network communications (SSL and IPsec [LPD])
Facsimile (Optional AR-FX8 required)
  Compression method MH/MR/MMR/JBIG
  Communication protocol Super G3/G3
  Transmission time Less than 3 seconds*14
  Modem speed 33,600 bps to 2,400 bps with automatic fallback
  Transmission resolution From Standard (203.2 x 97.8 dpi) to Super Fine (406.4 x 391 dpi)
  Recording width A3 to A5
  Memory Standard 2MB, expandable to 10MB
  Grey scale levels Equivalent to 256 levels
  Features Duplex transmission/reception, Quick on-line transmission, Error correction mode, 999 one-touch dials, 500 group dials, LDAP support, 8 job programmes, Broadcasting number registration, F-Code compatibility (confidential, relay broadcast), polling, Memory transmission/reception, Auto reduction (transmission/reception), Rotation transmission/reception, Print actual size, 2-in-1 transmission, Long original transmission (max. 800 mm), PC-Fax transmission*15, Timer transmission, Paperless faxing with inbound routing to e-mail, Activity report, Anti-junk fax, Dual page scan
 *1 Copy mode: When copying same document continuously on portrait A4 plain paper in   non-offset mode.  Print mode: When printing same document continuously on portrait A4 plain paper in non-offset mode, excluding processing time.
 *2 At rated voltage, 25C°, 65% RH.
 *3 HDD capacity depends on procurement and sourcing status.
 *4 Portrait feeding of A4 sheets from main units 1st paper tray, using document glass in Auto Exposure mode with polygon motor running.
 *5 Some features require option(s).
 *6 Not available when equipped with a finisher.
 *7 Not available in some regions.
 *8 Optional MX-FWX1 required. Max. resolution 400 dpi.
 *9 Measured using Sharp's standard chart (A4 with 6% coverage).  The Quick File folder shares the HDD with the Job Build function.
*10 Optional AR-FX8 required.
*11 Optional MX-PKX1 required for MAC OS and Ethertalk.  Windows Vista and IPsec available at a later date.
*12 Optional MX-PKX1 required.
*13 Some features are not available according to the printer driver used.
*14 Based on Sharp's standard chart with approx. 700 characters (A4 portrait) as standard resolution in Super G3 mode, 33,600 bps, JBIG compression.
*15 For Windows environment only.

Windows and Windows NT are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.  all other brand names and product names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.  The ENERGY STAR logo is a certification mark and may only be used to certify specific products that have been determined to meet the ENERGY STAR programme requirements.  ENERGY STAR is a US registered mark.  The ENERGY STAR guidelines apply to products only in the US, Europe, Australia, New Zealand and Japan.

  • Design and specification are subject to change without prior notice.
  • Some features require Optional items.  Please consult with an authorised Reseller for details.
  • All information and technical details are correct as at machine release date.

 
Business Products Warranty Statement

 

This Sharp product is warranted against faults in material and manufacture for the period as stated in the table below.

In the event of any defect arising in the equipment during the warranty period, such repairs should only be carried out by the Dealer from which the unit was originally purchased or a Service Centre approved by Sharp to service this type of equipment These repairs would be carried out at no charge to the owner, subject to the conditions specified herein.

This warranty does not extend to defects or injuries caused by or resulting from causes not attributable to faulty parts or the manufacture of the product, including but not limited to, defect or injury caused by or resulting from misuse, abuse, neglect, lack of maintenance, accidental damage, improper voltage, liquid spillage, vermin infestation, software, or any alterations made to the product which are not authorised by Sharp.

Please retain your sales documentation, as this should be produced to validate a warranty claim. This warranty is in addition to and in no way limits, varies or excludes any implied rights and remedies under any relevant legislation in the country of sale.

This warranty does not cover transportation to and from the Sharp Approved Service Centre. Goods presented for repair may be replaced by refurbished goods of the same type rather than being repaired. Refurbished parts may be used to repair the goods. The repair of your goods may result in the loss of user generated data, please ensure that you have saved this data elsewhere prior to repair.

Australian customers: Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure. The criteria of a major failure is defined in the Australian Consumer Law. Should you require any assistance with a major failure please contact Sharp Customer Care.

 

WARRANTY PERIODS

Data Projector 24 months (excluding lamps and air filters)
Copier / Printer   6 months
Electronic Cash Registers 12 months
Facsimile 12 months
Information Display Panel 36 months
POS Terminals 12 months
AL Copier 12 months
Calculator 12 months
Personal Organiser 12 months

IMPORTANT NOTICE: This warranty applies to products sold in Australia & New Zealand