Sharp MX-5000N User manual

MX-5000N/MX-5001N
MX-4100N/MX-4101N
Digital Full Colour Multifunctional System
Sales Guide
SHARP DOCUMENT SOLUTIONS

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Introduction
MX-5000N/01N & MX-4100N/01N are highly productive full-colour multifunctional systems for medium/large
workgroups.
Building on the success of their award-winning predecessors, these second generation models set a new standard for
high performance colour MFPs. The focus of enhancements has been in the areas of image quality, usability,
efficiency, productivity, cost performance and security.
Image quality has substantially improved in several ways. True 1200 x 1200 dpi printing matched with specially
formulated new toner and developer ensure clear high quality images and lend a new edge of professionalism to the
output.
The new MFPs have been designed with efficiency in mind. Their large 8.5” colour LCD touch panel with handy
thumbnail preview and the optional retractable keyboard make operating the MFP easy. MX-5000N/01N &
MX-4100N/01N can preview data not only in the case of document filing and fax receiving, but also in the case of
copying and image sending. The new MFPs are equipped with an expansion memory board which enables users to
produce compact PDF with high quality. Furthermore, they also support the latest Sharp OSA 3.0, which makes it
easier for users to customise their MFP and integrate it into their office workflow.
Speed of business and cost efficiency are becoming more important than ever. To meet these needs, the
MX-5000N/01N & MX-4100N/01N have improved print and copy speeds of 50 and 41ppm respectively. By using
optional 4K finisher, users can print a large amount of data without interruption. Even when printing in real 1200 x
1200 dpi the continuous print speed does not decrease. In addition, MX-5001N & MX-4101N have an impressive
scan speed of 70opm in black & white and colour.
In summary, the MX-5000N/01N & MX-4100N/01N are well placed to become market leaders in the Colour Capable
sector, a sector which is predicted to continue its rapid expansion over the next few years.

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Contents
INTRODUCTION................................................................................................................2
MARKET ANALYSIS......................................................................................................... 5
•A3 Market Overall ........................................................................................................................ 5
•A3 Market – Mono Vs Colour (including both Colour and Colour Capable)............................. 6
•Breakdown of the Colour-enabled market................................................................................. 8
•The Future..................................................................................................................................... 9
PRODUCT POSITIONING.............................................................................................10
•Product Range Positioning......................................................................................................... 10
•Recommended MCV ................................................................................................................... 11
•Overview of Product features ................................................................................................... 12
SALES APPROACH .......................................................................................................13
•Key Features ............................................................................................................................. 14
•New Design.......................................................................................................................... 14
•Image Quality ...................................................................................................................... 15
•Usability ............................................................................................................................... 18
•Productivity.......................................................................................................................... 23
Connectivity ................................................................................................................................... 24
•Input & Output Flexibility................................................................................................... 27
•Save Money ......................................................................................................................... 29
•Security ................................................................................................................................33
•Office Integration................................................................................................................ 36
•Environment ........................................................................................................................ 38
•Comparison between MX-5000N/01N & MX-4100N/01N Vs MX-4500/01N & MX-3500/01N.39
COMPETITIVE COMPARISON .....................................................................................42
•Sharp MX-5000N/01N & MX-4100N/01N vs. Canon iRC3580i .................................................. 43
•Sharp MX-5000N/01N & MX-4100N/01N vs. Canon iRC4080i .................................................. 44
•Sharp MX-5000N/01N & MX-4100N/01N vs. Canon iRC4580i .................................................. 45
•Sharp MX-5000N/01N & MX-4100N/01N vs. Canon iRC5185i .................................................. 46
•Sharp MX-5000N/01N & MX-4100N/01N vs. Konica Minolta Bizhub C353 ............................. 47
•Sharp MX-5000N/01N & MX-4100N/01N vs. Konica Minolta Bizhub C451 ............................. 48
•Sharp MX-5000N/01N & MX-4100N/01N vs. Kyocera KM-C4035............................................. 49

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•Sharp MX-5000N/01N & MX-4100N/01N vs. Ricoh Aficio MP C4000 ....................................... 50
•Sharp MX-5000N/01N & MX-4100N/01N vs. Ricoh Aficio MP C5000 ....................................... 51
•Sharp MX-5000N/01N & MX-4100N/01N vs. Toshiba e-Studio 3520c ...................................... 52
•Sharp MX-5000N/01N & MX-4100N/01N vs. Toshiba e-Studio 4520c ...................................... 53
•Sharp MX-5000N/01N & MX-4100N/01N vs. Xerox WorkCentre 7335 .................................... 54
•Sharp MX-5000N/01N & MX-4100N/01N vs. Xerox WorkCentre 7345 .................................... 55
•Sharp MX-5000N/01N & MX-4100N/01N vs. Xerox WorkCentre 7346 .................................... 56
FEATURES LIST .............................................................................................................57
•General Setting Functions.......................................................................................................... 57
•General Connectivity.................................................................................................................. 58
•Copy Functions ........................................................................................................................... 59
•Printer Functions......................................................................................................................... 61
•Image Send Functions (General)................................................................................................ 63
•Image Send Functions (Scan/i-Fax)............................................................................................ 64
•Image Send Functions (Fax) ....................................................................................................... 65
•Document Filing.......................................................................................................................... 66
•Applications ................................................................................................................................66
•Security Functions ...................................................................................................................... 67
SPECIFICATIONS...........................................................................................................68
•Basic Specifications..................................................................................................................... 68
•Peripheral Devices specifications............................................................................................... 72
•Outer Dimensions....................................................................................................................... 78
•Functions ................................................................................................................................... 79
CONFIGURATIONS........................................................................................................89
•Options List................................................................................................................................. 89
•Functional Combinations ........................................................................................................... 90
•Consumables List........................................................................................................................ 91

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Market Analysis
A3 Market Overall
The emergence of the A4 MFP market is widely predicted to have a detrimental effect on the A3 MFP market – and
whilst the A4 market is undoubtedly growing fast (and likely to continue doing so), its impact on the A3 market has
been negligible so far.
As you can see from the graph, up until 2007 H2 (confirmed data), the A3 MFP market enjoyed consistent growth,
and whilst Infosource are predicting a blip during 2008 H1, they also predict a return to strong growth at least until
the end of 2008.
Source: Infosource
A3 MFP Market (Unit Sales)
440,000
450,000
460,000
470,000
480,000
490,000
500,000
510,000
520,000
530,000
540,000
2004 1H 2004 2H 2005 1H 2005 2H 2006 1H 2006 2H 2007 1H 2007 2H 2008 1H
(PREL)
2008 2H
(PREL)
Source: Infosource

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A3 Market – Mono Vs Colour (including both Colour and Colour Capable)
Whilst the A4 market has yet to have a serious impact on the A3 market, the same cannot be said when comparing
black-and-white to colour markets.
The market trend towards colour machines that was started by the launch of the colour capable market has started
to seriously impact on the black-and-white market, to the extent that, if current trends continue, colour machines
will soon outsell black-and-white machines in the A3 MFP market.
It is also interesting to note that the trough in 2008 H1 (preliminary) figures is caused by a large drop in
black-and-white sales which is not compensated for with a corresponding large increase in colour sales. And whilst
Infosource predict that both colour and black-and-white sales will increase in 2008 H2, it is the colour market that
will drive the overall increase in the market.
Overall, the A3 MFP market is due to grow by a CAGR of 3% between 2004 H1 and 2008 H2. This is despite an
overall drop in CAGR for black-and-white machines of -7% (colour: 34%).
Taking a slightly shorter term view, between 2006 1H and 2008 2H (prel) confirms that the decline of the
black-and-white market is accelerating, and whilst the colour market continues its rapid growth, it cannot maintain
its 34% rate of CAGR.
CAGR
2004 H1 – 2008 H2(prel)
CAGR
2006 1H - 2008 H2(prel)
Black-and-white -7% -8%
Colour-enabled 34% 27%
Total 3% 3%
A3 MFP Market (Unit Sales)
0
50,000
100,000
150,000
200,000
250,000
300,000
350,000
400,000
450,000
2004 1H 2004 2H 2005 1H 2005 2H 2006 1H 2006 2H 2007 1H 2007 2H 2008 1H
(PREL)
2008 2H
(PREL)
B/W
Colour

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To put this into perspective, it is interesting to see the overall market share of the black-and-white versus colour A3
MFP market. In 2004, colour-enabled machines accounted for just 13% of the market. In 2008 H2, this is going
to be almost 45%.
Source: Infosource
2004 1H
B/W
87%
Colour
13%
2008 2H (PREL)
Colour
44% B/W
56%

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Breakdown of the Colour-enabled market
Perhaps not surprisingly, the lower end machines have historically dominated the market, since they offer a relatively
cheap way of introducing colour output to the office.
However, it seems that the dominant 21-30ppm segment has hit a plateau, with its strong growth coming to an end
in 2007. Surprisingly, the 1-20ppm segment is still doing well, but is not growing in terms of unit sales.
However, the 31-40ppm and 41-50ppm markets have both shown consistent growth, and are predicted to do so at
least until the end of 2008, and probably beyond.
CAGR
2004 H1 – 2008 H2(prel)
CAGR
2006 1H - 2008 H2(prel)
% of market
2008 H2(prel)
31-40ppm 11% 35% 22.59%
41-50ppm 226% 91% 8.22%
31-50ppm 50% 45% 30.81%
All Colour 34% 27% 100%
The MX-5000N/01N & MX-4100N/01N may not technically fit into the 31-40ppm segment, but given that they
replace a 35ppm machine they are definitely aimed at it, and the speed of the Sharp machines should be an excellent
selling point!
The 31-40ppm market is the second-largest segment of the A3 MFP colour market, and is growing at 35% CAGR
since 2006 H1.
The 41-50ppm accounts for a much smaller percentage of the market, but is very much in its infancy, and is
therefore growing at a much faster rate.
Source: Infosource
Breakdown of Colour Market by
Speed
0
20,000
40,000
60,000
80,000
100,000
120,000
2004 1H 2004 2H
2005 1H
2005 2H
2006 1H
2006 2H
2007 1H
2007 2H
2008 1H
(PREL)
1-20ppm
21-30ppm
31-40ppm
41-50ppm,
51-60ppm
61+
2008 2H
(PREL)
Source: Infosource

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The Future
Having shown that the market is healthy and growing right now – what about the future?
According to IDC, the 31-44ppm A3 colour MFP market will continue its growth in terms of unit sales – increasing at
20.7% CAGR between 2007 and 2012. The value of the market, as you would expect, will also increase – at almost
11% CAGR – meaning it will be some time before this market reaches maturity and hits its plateau.
The picture in the 45+ PPM is even better (in terms of growth potential).
Not surprisingly, the 45+ppm segment won’t ship as many units as the 31-44ppm segment, the a unit shipments
growth rate of 24% CAGR, and a Value Shipment growth rate of 14% means that it is grow at a faster rate.
31-44ppm Colour A3 MFP to 2012
0
50,000
100,000
150,000
200,000
250,000
2007
2008
2009
2010 2011
2012
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
Value of Shipments (Blue)
Unit Shipments
Value Shipments ($m)
Unit Shipments (Pink)
Source: IDC
45+ppm Colour A3 MFP to 2012
0
10,000
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
80,000
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
Unit Shipments
(Pink)
0
200
400
600
800
1,000
1,200
1,400
1,600
1,800
Value Shipments
(Blue)
Unit Shipments
Value Shipments ($m)
Source: IDC

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Product Positioning
Product Range Positioning
Speed and performance
MX-M850
MX-M950
MX-M1100
Pay for Print/CRD
Office Walk-up
More than 100 users
Small Office
Small Workgroup
2-5 Users
Medium Workgroup
5-20 users
Large Workgroup
20-50 users
Home Office
AR-M256
AR-M316
AR-M165/ AR-M207
AR-M200/AR-M201
MX-M450
MX-M550
MX-M620
MX-M700
M
X
-M350
A3 Colour
output
MX-7001N
MX-6201N
MX-5500N
M
X
-4100N
MX-4101N
M
X
-5000N
MX-5001N
MX-2600N
MX-3100N
A3 Monochrome
output
M
X
-C380
MX-C381
M
X
-C310
MX-C311
A4 Colour
output
MX-2300N

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Recommended MCV
Optimum VolumeSpeed Model
From To
Life Maximum Monthly
Volume
Black & White: 50ppm
Colour: 50ppm MX-5000N/01N
20K 40K 1800k or 5 years B/W 75K / Colour 45K
Black & White: 41ppm
Colour: 41ppm MX-4100N/01N
20K 40K 1800k or 5 years B/W 75K / Colour 45K
Optimum Monthly Volume
The recommended volume at which the copier/printer will maintain an optimum performance level on an
on-going basis.
Machine Life
The Machine Life represents the product design life for a machine that has used genuine Sharp supplies and has
been serviced at the preventative maintenance schedule by fully experienced technicians. It is intended for
planning purposes only due to the influence on the life of the product by external sources such as environment,
customer handling, copy/print media used and geographical location.
Maximum Monthly Volume
The Maximum Monthly Volume indicates the greatest volume the copier/printer can handle, when work
patterns demand. Continual copying/printing at the maximum level can result in reduced performance and a
shorter overall life.

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Overview of Product features
Improved points and new features are highlighted in RED, compared to MX-4500N/01N & MX-3500N/01N
*1All features are optional.
*2 Eastern Europe and Russia version don’t support FAX.
*3 Ke
y
board is installed with MFP main unit in Sweden, Norwa
y
, Finland and Denmark.
•80GB HDD
•All data (Copy, Print,
Scan) can be stored.
•File server capabilities
•Customisable with
private folders
•PIN protection available
•Easy to
Re-copy/Re-print/Re-send
C
Co ol lo ou ur r D Do oc cu um me en nt t F Fi il li in ng g
•Document management
software – Sharpdesk (1
License Std)
•Network Scanner tool (Std)
•PC-Fax driver
•Printer Status monitor (Std)
•Printer Administration
Utility (Std)
•Sharp Open Systems
Architecture 3.0 (Opt)
•Toner usage estimator
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f
•500 sheets tray with offset
stacking (Std)
•100 sheets exit tray (Opt)
•Inner Finisher with staple
and hole punch (Opt)
•Saddle stitch finisher for
booklet creation (Opt)
•4000-sheet high capacity
sta
p
le finisher
(O
p
t)
V
Va ar ri io ou us s F Fi in ni is sh hi in ng g
•Super G3 Fax*2
•Internet-Fax (Direct SMTP
support)
•Postscript PDL
•XPS expansion kit
•Additional Sharpdesk
license
•Data security kit
•Barcode font kit
•Integrated keyboard*3
•Enhanced compression
kit
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Ex xp pa an nd da ab bi il li it ty y* *1
1
•Vertical path structure
•Full grip paper feeding
•Remote diagnosis (E-mail)
•Web cleaning system
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Hi ig gh h R Re el li ia ab bi il li it ty y
•New Toner Technology
•1200dpi printing
•Clear and stable
reproduction
•Auto Colour mode
•Colour adjustment
capability (Auto colour
calibration, ICC profile)
H
Hi ig gh h I Im ma ag ge e Q Qu ua al li it ty y
•Compact Design
•8.5” colour LCD touch
screen with thumbnail
images and fully Sharp
OSA customisable
•Consistent GUI
•Web page access and
control
•Thumbnail
(Fax receive, Document Filing)
•Preview
(Copy, Scan, Fax, Document
Filing)
•Remote front panel
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•Network Firewall (IP/Mac
Filtering)
•Encrypted network packet
(SSL and IP sec)
•Network Authentication
(log-in)
•Encrypted PDF support
•Data Encryption & Erasing
(overwriting) (optional Data
Security Kit)
•Common Criteria DSK
option (Release date has not
been decided.)
•IEEE802.1X Support
•Access control by Active
Directory/LDAP
•Watermark (Copy,Print)
•BW print speed: 50/41ppm
•CL print speed: 50/41ppm
•Scanning at up to 70opm
(col and b/w, 01N models)
•Scanning at up to 50opm
(col and b/w, 00N models)
•Stamp unit for tracking
scanned documents
•BW FCOT: 4.1s (50ppm)
4.7s (41ppm)
•CL FCOT: 5.9s (50ppm)
6.7s (41ppm)
•Warm-up time:
140s (50ppm)
120s (41ppm)
•Multi-function ready (Copy,
Print, Scan)
•Multi-job control
•Tandem copy/print
•Gigabit Ethernet
•Blank page skip (Scan)
H
Hi ig gh h P Pr ro od du uc ct ti iv vi it ty y
P
Pa ap pe er r H Ha an nd dl li in ng g
•Short paper path with
tandem technology
•2x 500 sheets cassettes
(Std)
•100 sheets bypass (Std)
•Max. 5,600 sheets
•Trays can use 209gsm
paper
•Bypass can use 256gsm
paper
•Duplex can use 209gsm
paper
•Stack-less Duplex (Std)
•150 sheet DSPF (01N)
100 sheet RSPF (00N)
•Space saving design
•Energy saving mode
(Pre-heat, Auto shut-off)
•Conforms to RoHS, WEEE
directive
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Sales Approach
The new MX-5000N/01N & MX-4100N/01N were designed around the following concepts to
provide efficiency in the office and to improve your business:
MaXimising your business efficiency
•New Design
The new styling on the MX-5000N/01N & MX-4100N/01N means they will fit into the most modern of
offices.
•Image Quality
True 1200x1200dpi resolution printing, matched with specially formulated toner and developer, lend a new
edge of professionalism to every document you produce.
•Usability
Improvements in the User Interface mean the MX-5000N/01N & MX-4100N/01N are as easy to use as
possible, saving you time and making it easy to get what you need from them.
•Productivity
Several features make the MX-5000N/01N & MX-4100N/01N extremely productive, helping you maintain
office efficiency.
•Office Integration
The latest version of Sharp Open Systems Architecture (Sharp OSA) makes it simple to integrate your MFP
into your existing office infrastructure, therefore streamlining your office operations.
•Connectivity
The MX-5000N/01N & MX-4100N/01N can be used in almost any office environment, ensure seamless
compatibility with your existing office infrastructure.
•Input & Output Flexibility
You can create a wide range of formatted documents, from simple stapling to posters and saddle-stitched
booklets. And with a large paper capacity you don’t have to refill the paper cassettes.
•Save money
The MX-5000N/01N & MX-4100N/01N help you save money in several ways.
•Security
Your MFP can process a lot of information, much of which is likely to be sensitive information. The
MX-5000N/01N & MX-4100N/01N have several security features as standard, but by adding our
industry-leading Data Security Kit (DSK) all data it processes can be almost totally secure.
•Environment
The MX-5000N/01N & MX-4100N/01N have been designed with the environment in mind. There are
several features that help your company go ‘green’.

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Key Features
New Design
With its smart grey and black highlighting and ‘grained’ texture, the MX-5000N/01N & MX-4100N/01N have been
designed to fit into the most modern and stylish of offices.
And with a footprint of just 645x695mm (not including the Saddle Finisher), they are small enough to fit into the
smallest of spaces.
The new style of control panel adds to the modern,
smart look and feel of the device.
•The black panel colour compliments the
black and grey highlights of the main
machine
•Silver highlights around the buttons not
only look good, but help define the size and
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Image Quality
The ability to print and copy in colour is fast becoming ubiquitous in the modern office. Not only that, but also
colour MFPs are used more and more to create highly important documents in the office, demand for higher quality
colour output has never been higher.
Some manufacturers are no longer differentiating between ‘Colour Capable’ and ‘Full Colour’ machines, as they
believe their machines offer good enough quality for the most demanding users.
The MX-5000N/01N & MX-4100N/01N offer excellent image quality.
High Resolution Printing
The more dots an MFP can lay down per inch (DPI), the more defined & refined the resulting image will be. The
more refined the image, the more impressive the final document will look.
The MX-5000N/01N & MX-4100N/01N can print in true 1200x1200dpi.
Images are clearer, with the contents easier and clearer to view.
But it’s not only photos and images that benefit from higher resolution printing.
Fine lines and characters are also reproduced more clearly in higher resolution, resulting in better defined characters
on the page, meaning a higher quality and therefore a more impressive document.
Text and fine lines can also be produced with more clarity.
MX-5000N/01N (600dpi) MX-5000N/01N (1200 dpi)
MX-5000N/01N (600dpi) MX-5000N/01N (1200 dpi)

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High Grade Toner
The toner particles used in the MX-5000N/01N & MX-4100N/01N have been refined compared to that of the
MX-4500N/01N & MX-3500N/01N. They are smaller, more uniform in terms of size & shape and can be distributed
more evenly on the paper.
As a result, dots, fine lines & characters are better reproduced, and texture is less granulated.
Improved Developer
An improved developer also helps improve the image quality through smoother distribution of the toner on the
paper.
Note: This developer is same as the developer for MX-6201N/ MX-7001N.
MX-4500N/01N & MX-3500N/01N MX-5000N/01N & MX-4100N/01N
Colours are
smoother and
more consistent
New Toner + New Developer = Improved Consistent Image Quality
MX-4500N/01N & MX-3500N/01N MX-5000N/01N & MX-4100N/01N

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Suppressed Background
If your original document has a light (or off-white) background, it is possible to automatically create not only copies
and but also scans with whiter, brighter backgrounds with the background suppress function.
Using this function on photographs has, in the past, resulted in discoloured or ‘washed-out’ photographs. However
with the improved process used in the MX-5000N/01N & MX-4100N/01N, this issue has been dramatically improved.
Scan to Print
A Print Processing mode for scanning images is a new feature of the MX-5000N/01N & MX-4100N/01N. When
using this mode, users can obtain a print image that is extremely close in colour to the original image.
Copy Scan
Existing Models
(Ex: MX-4500N/ 3500N) Yes No
New Models
(MX-5000N/01N/ 4100N/01N) Yes Yes
Note the improved accuracy of the image tones
compared to the original, despite the improved
background colour.
Original
MX-4500N/01N & MX-3500N/01N
MX-5000N/01N & MX-4100N/01N
≈
Colour
≈
MFP
Original
PC
Scan
Image
Scan
to
Print
Scan Print
MFP
Original Copy/ Scanned lmage
Note: New models can suppress background
automatically in the case of Scan mode in
addition to Copy mode.

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Usability
Generally, the more complicated and technologically capable a device is, the more complicated it is to use. The
ramifications of this for the MFP market include:
•User frustration
•Training
•Users not understanding the capabilities of the MFP, therefore not getting the best out of it
•Lost clicks
The MX-5000N/01N & MX-4100N/01N include a fully customisable 8.5” colour LCD touch panel.
•Access to all functions is clear and easy
•Current job settings are visible at all times
•Access to the job change menus is clearly marked
•Current job and device status means it is easy to both manage and administer the MFP
Whilst the operation of the MX-5000N/01N & MX-4100N/01N has been based on previous models as far as possible
(if you can use one Sharp device, you can use these) there have been some updates designed to make them as easy
as possible to use.
Easy to choose
function
Current job
settings
Job / device status makes
administration easy
Easy access to job settings

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Home Screen
By pressing the ‘Home’ button, the user is given a basic screen that allows them to start from scratch. This screen
can be customised for each user, making it easy and quick for them to access regularly used functionality.
Image Preview (Copy/ Image Send) New!
In addition to in the case of Document Filing and Fax receiving, MX-5000N/01N & MX-4100N/01N can preview an
image before copying data, sending data to someone, and/or storing data to storage including the USB memory.
Copy: You can check the front and back page of the document. Not only output image, you can also check the
finish image such as staple or punch by pressing the “Display Output” button. You can also display the setting
contents by list and reset each special mode and/or finishing, too.
Image Send (Fax send/ Scan including USB memory): You can check the front and back page of the document and
position of the header.
You can prevent copy mistake, finishing mistake, or scanning mistake by checking the preview before doing the
process.
Home
•Quick to clear previous
user’s settings
•Fast access to your own
preferences
•Starting point for users to
create their own jobs
Customisable
Menu Screen

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Image Preview (Document Filing)
Managing the data stored using the Document Filing function on the MX-5000N/01N & MX-4100N/01N has also
become much easier.
•The first page of the stored file is saved as a thumbnail
•Those thumbnails can be checked on the LCD panel and web page by the user
•It is easy to browse a folder, and choose the required file based on its contents, not just the file name
•Waste print-outs are reduced, saving money & the environment
Image Preview (Fax Receive)
Before printing out received faxes, it is possible
to preview them on the LCD panel of the MFP.
After the fax is output, the data is deleted from
MFP.
Junk faxes can be filtered at the MFP, resulting in
less waste paper, saving both money and the
environment.
Front Panel Web page (Home page)