Sharp Color MFP's - Imaging Technologies

MX-C311

Color Multi-Function Copiers / Printers

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The MX-C311 is an exciting example of the Sharp Frontier Series, bringing brilliant color output closer to your workgroup with Hybrid Design that has a small footprint to fit into environments others won't, yet isn't small on functionality. A large 8.5" wide screen color touch-panel simplifies operation by providing an intuitive user interface to keep ahead of today’s fast-paced office document distribution needs. Incorporating next-generation common controller architecture, the Frontier Series provides uniform functionality and operability as found in Sharp's award-winning MFP product line. This model also offers modular expandability, remote-access capabilities, and a value-added approach to network and software integration. The MX-C311 model also incorporates Sharp's award-winning Sharp OSA® platform and the industry-leading Sharp security suite to protect data and control access.
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Features

BERTL® Awards

	Most Secure MFP Range - 5th Consecutive Year - 2008 View BERTL Certificate in pdf format (350k).
	Best Development Platform - Sharp OSA™ Technology - 2008 View BERTL Certificate in pdf format (280k).

BLI - Line of the Year Award - 2007

BLI® Most Outstanding MFP Line of the Year Award 2007
View BLI Certificate in pdf format (170k).

Sharp's Newest Features

Powerful 800 MHz true multi-tasking color document system
High resolution touch-screen color display with graphical navigation
Remote Front Panel
Front panel USB port
Gigabit Ethernet
Image Preview and Thumbnail view
Industry leading ImageSEND™ function scans documents to USB devices, network folders, e-mail and more.
XPS option available
Supports Sharp's award winning multi-level document and MFP security suite
Advanced web-based device management with on-board user manuals
IEEE-P2600 compliant

High-Quality Network Printing In Both Color and B&W

1200 dpi, 600 dpi
Standard PCL® 6/PCL5c, Postscript® 3
Optional XPS
Professional, ultra-crisp documents with features including cover page printing, overlay print and pamphlet print
Easy-to-use print drivers
Advanced Image Stabilization provides high quality images page after page

Award Winning Network Scanning

ImageSEND feature enables users to scan documents up to seven different destinations, including USB Memory Devices, Network Folders, and more!
Send-to-Group function allows users to send a mixed group broadcast to E-mail, Fax, and Internet Fax in a single operation.
With Send-to-USB feature, you can quickly scan documents to a USB memory device in popular formats such as TIFF, JPEG, PDF, and Encrypted PDF.

Versatile Application Integration

The MX series supports the new 3rd Generation Sharp OSA technology, which streamlines document workflow and enhances productivity by allowing users to have bi-directional interaction with network applications right from the machine LCD panel.
Sharp OSA technology uses industry-standard network protocols such as XML and SOAP.
The MX series interact with critical business applications such as Enterprise Resource Planning software, workflow applications, and more!

Integrated B/W Fax and Internet Fax

Optional Super G3 fax module offers advanced feature such as automatic staple received faxes.
Inbound Fax Routing converts fax messages to E-mail.
Sharp's innovative PC fax driver enables users to send fax documents right from their desktop.
Optional B/W Internet expansion kit

Specifications

	Copy Speed		31 ppm Color and B&W (Letter)

	Automatic Duplex		Standard

	Max Original Size		8 1/2" x 14"

	Paper Feed		Standard: 500 sheet paper drawer Letter/Legal) and 100-sheet bypass tray(Letter/Legal) Optional: Up to 3 additional 500-sheet paper drawers (Letter/Legal)1

	Print Speed		31 ppm (8 1/2" x 11" lateral feed, standard resolution)

	PDL		PCL5c, PCL6, PostScript 3 compatible, optional XPS

	Resolution		1200 dpi, 600 dpi

	Copier Specifications

	Type		Color multi-function digital document system

	Standard Functions		Copy, print, network print, network scan, document filing and fax2

	Optional Functions		B&W Super G3 Fax Kit, XPS Expansion Kit, Internet Fax Kit and Bar Code Font Kit

	Copy System		Dry electrostatic transfer/Dual component developer/Magnetic brush development/OPC drums/Heat Rollerfusing/Xenon Lamp Exposure

	Originals		Sheets and bond documents

	Copy Size		Min. 5 1/2" x 8 1/2"/Max. 8 1/2" x 14"

	Continuous Copy		Maximum 999 copies

	Warm Up Time		90 seconds or less

	Magnification		50% to 200% in 1% increments (50 to 200% for RSPF)

	First Copy Time		Platen glass: 8.0 sec or less (B&W); 8.9 sec or less (color), RSPF: 9.9 sec or less (B&W); 11.5 seconds or less (color) (Based on A4 original using tray 1, Auto Color selection off & Auto Color Polygon)

	Original Feed System		50-sheet reversing single pass feeder (RSPF) with original size detection

	Paper Types		Paper drawers: 16-28 lb. bond. 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. (thin paper), 28 lb. bond-110 lb. index (heavy paper), 20-24 lb. (Monarch/Com-10 envelope). Other types include label paper, gloss paper, pre-printed, recycled, pre-punched, letterhead, color film and OHP Film.

	Memory		Standard 1 GB (copier); 512 MB (printer/network scanning) memory

	Hard Disk Drive		80 GB: 38 GB Main Folder/12 GB Custom/Quick Folder document filing system and electronic sorting

	Copy Resolution		Scan: B&W/Color: 600 dpi Copy output: B&W/Color 600 dpi

	Color Modes		Auto Color Control, Full Color Mode, Monchrome (B&W), 2 Color Mode, Single Color Mode

	Exposure Control		Modes: Automatic (Color: Magical View, B&W: Character AE) Text, Text/Photo, Text/Printed-Photo, Printed-Photo, Photo, Map, Pale-Color document. Settings: Auto exposure control or 9 step manual exposure.

	Halftone		256 gradations/2 levels (monochrome)

	Copy Features		Scan-Once-Print-Many, electronic sorting, Integrated offset-stacking, Auto Color Sensing (ACS), Auto Paper Sensing (APS), Auto Magnification Sensing (AMS), Auto tray switching (ATS), rotation copy, reverse copy, margin shift, edge erase, OHP insertion,card shot, reverse image, black-white reversal, centering, proof copy, 2-in-1, photo repeat, document filing, job programs, date/character/page stamp (color)

	Account Control		Up to 1,000 users. Supports user-number authentication (on device), login name/management, date/character/page stamp (color), Copy, Print, Scan, Fax and Document Management

	Output Tray Capacity		Main output tray (top) 250 sheets (face down)

	Firmware		Flash ROM with local (USB); network update capability and firmware update 1 to N with PAU (Printer Adminstration Utility)

	Power Source		AC 100-127VAC, 60HZ, 12 AMPS

	ENERGY STAR®		Yes3

	Power Consumption		Maximum: 1.44kW or less

	Weight		Weight Approx 107 lbs (base model)

	Dimensions		22 3/64" (w) x 17 1/4" (d) x 28 7/64" (h)

	Operating Systems		Windows® 98, ME, NT4.0, 2000, XP, 2003/2008 Server, Vista, Novell® Netware® 3x,4x, 5x, MAC OS-9.0, MAC OS-X, Sun® OS 4.1x, Solaris® 2 x, Unix®, Linux®, Citrix® (Metaframe, Presentation Server 4, 4.5) and Windows Terminal Services

	Print Features		Continous printing, duplex printing, pamphlet printing, N-up printing, image rotation, different cover page/last page, transparency inserts, carbon copy print mode, fit-to-page, poster print, margin shift, mirror image, watermarks, overlay, confidential print, confidential batch print, print hold, bypass printing, job priority printing and direct printing. (Note: Some features not available on certain print drivers.)

	Interface		RJ-45 Ethernet 10/100/1000 Base-T

	Software		Sharpdesk® desktop document management software (1 user license)

	Network Protocols		TCP/IP (IPv4, IPv6, IPSEC) SSL (HTTP, IPP, FTP), SNMPv3, 802.1x for Windows and Unix. LPD and LPR for UNIX. IPX/SPX® for Novell environments. EtherTalk® and NetBEUI, AppleTalk for Macintosh® environments.

	ROPM		Yes (rip once print many)

	Direct Printing		File Types: TIFF, JPEG, PCL, PRN, TXT, PDF, Encrypted PDF, Postscript and XPS2. Methods: FTP, WebPage, E-mail and USB Memory

	Resident Fonts		80 outline fonts

	Printing Protocols		LPR, IPP, IPPS, PAP, Raw TCP (port 9100), FTP and Novell Pserver/Rprinter

	Network Security		IP/MAC address filtering, protocol filtering, port management, user authentication and document administration

	Max Original Size		8 1/2" x 14"

	Original 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, XPS2 Color: Grayscale, Color TIFF, JPEG, PDF, Encrypted PDF, XPS2 Internet Fax: TIFF-FX, FIFF-F, TIFF-S2

	Image Compression		Monochrome Scanning: Uncompressed, G3 (MH), G4 (MR/MMR) Color/Grayscale: JPEG (high, middle, low) Internet Fax mode: MH/MMR (option)

	Scan Destinations		E-mail, Desktop, FTP, Folder (SMB), USB, Internet fax Destinations (option), Super G3 fax (option)

	One-Touch		Up to 999 destinations (combined scan destinations)

	Group Destinations		Up to 500

	Programs		48 (combined)

	Max Jobs in Memory		Up to 94

	Network Protocols		TCP/IP and SSL (Includes HTTP, SMTP, LDAP, FTP, POP3), Protocols SMB, ESMTP and 802.1x

	Network Security		E-mail server user authentication for LDAP and Active Directory

	Configuration Method		Web-based management with user/administrator level login security.

	Software		Sharpdesk® desktop document management software (1 user license)

	B&W Super G3 Fax Kit		Optional

	Transmission Mode		Super G3, G3

	Modem Speed		33.6 KBPS4

	Compression Type		JBIG, MMR, MR, MH

	Scanning Method		Sheet fed simplex or duplex or book

	Max Transmit Resolution		400 dpi (ultra-fine)

	Transmission Speed		Approximately 2 seconds with Super G3/JBIG5

	Auto Dialing		Up to 999 destinations (combined scan destinations)

	Group Destinations		Up to 500

	Inbound Routing		Forwards received fax data to E-mail, FTP, Desktop, SMB

	Long Length Originals		Up to 19.5" (for transmission)

	Programs		48 (combined)

	Memory		8 MB (exclusive)

	Fax 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.

	Optional Equipment		MX-FN12 Inner Finisher MX-CFABB Base Plate with locking casters MX-CFABD Deluxe Cabinet with door and locking casters MX-CSX1 500 sheet Paper Feed Unit for Tray 2 MX-CSX2 500 sheet Paper Feed Unit for Trays 3 & 4 MX-PUX1 Expansion Kit (Requires MX-SHP1GBXPS) MX-SHP1GBXPS Expansion Memory 1 GB (Required for MX-PUX1) AR-PF1 Bar Code Font Kit MX-FR13U Commercial Data Security Kit. (Not available at the time of launch.) MX-FWX1 Internet Fax Expansion Kit MX-AMX2 Application Communication Module MX-AMX3 External Accounting Module MX-AMX1 Application Integration Module MX-FXX3 Fax Expansion Kit MX-USX1 Sharpdesk 1 License Kit MX-USX5 Sharpdesk 5 License Kit MX-USX10 Sharpdesk 10 License Kit MX-USX50 Sharpdesk 50 License Kit MX-USA0 Sharpdesk 100 License Kit MX-BTX1 Business Card Feeder (Not available at time of launch)

	Optional Equipment (continued)		MX-C40NTB Black Toner Cartridge MX-C40NTC Cyan Toner Cartridge MX-C40NTM Magenta Toner Cartridge MX-C40NTY Yellow Toner Cartridge MX-C40NVB Black Developer MX-C40NVC Cyan Developer MX-C40NVM Magenta Developer MX-C40NVY Yellow Developer MX-C40NRB Black Drum Cartridge MX-C40NRS Color Drum Cartridge MX-C31U1 Primary Transfer Belt Unit MX-C31U2 Secondary Transfer Roller Unit MX-C31FU1 Fusing Unit (120V) MX-C31FL Ozone Filter Kit MX-C31HB Toner Collection Container MX-C31RT Feeding Roller Kit MX-C31MR MF Feeding Roller Kit MX-C31DF DF Roller Kit MX-SCX1 Staple Cartridge (3 cartridges per carton)

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