Sharp MX-6050/5050
Sharp MX-6050/5050
Fast and Fuss-Free MFPs to Streamline Your Business
Sharp’s next-generation full-colour MX-6050N/5050N/4050N/3550N/3050N MFPs are packed with state-of-the-art technologies that add new value to your workflow. Thanks to the user-friendly design of these MFPs—including a new Easy UI mode—a wide variety of users can access their advanced functions easily and intuitively. Adding one of these high performers to your talent pool is a great way to make your business grow.
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Transform the way you use information in your business by connecting one of these new MFPs to a variety of mobile devices and cloud services. Now you don't have to be confined to the office—you and your team can work anytime, anywhere. The amazing flexibility of these Sharp MFPs can help you grab new business opportunities and boost your bottom line.
Link to Public Cloud
and Mobile Printing Services
These MFPs enable single sign-on for easy access to public cloud services*1 such as Google Drive™, OneDrive® for Business, and SharePoint® Online. They also support mobile printing services such as Google Cloud Print™, AirPrint, Mopria™, and Sharp Print Service Plugin*2.
- *1: Requires optional MX-AMX2.
- *2: Requires optional MX-PK13.
Sharp’s proprietary technologies give each of these MFPs quick warm-up and first copy times. Thanks to their intuitive operation, quick recovery from standby, and superb usability, these MFPs simplify even the most complex work processes and help you finish document jobs fast.
Fast Wake Up from Sleep Mode
Placing a document in the RSPF or touching the LCD control panel wakes the MFP up in just one second*.
* When in Fast Wake Up mode.
These MFPs fit securely and seamlessly into your office system. An advanced security environment and new, easily viewable administration tools reduce the workload for system administrators and give full support to their management duties.
Integrated Device Management
From a single location, you can use Sharp Remote Device Manager* (SRDM) to manage multiple Sharp MFPs. This includes everything from system setup, user access, and security settings to troubleshooting and maintenance.
* Contact a Sharp customer representative for availability and other details.
Sharp Remote Device Manager
Other Key Features
Superb Image Quality
- Auto process control and developer refresh system ensure consistently high image quality over a long period of time
- PCL6 (standard-equipped) and Adobe® PostScript® 3™ (option)
- Sharp’s proprietary Auto Colour Mode, further improved for enhanced scan and copy performance
Productive Operation
- Print Release function lets users send documents to main MFP, which acts as a server and stores them for printout from any networked MFP
- Direct printing of Microsoft® Office files (pptx, xlsx, docx)*1
- Thumbnail display of files enables easy direct printing*2 from USB drives
- Most of the MFP’s paper trays accommodate a wide variety of paper sizes up to SRA3 and weights up to 300 g/m2
- Efficient, speedy RSPF scans documents at 80 opm*3 (one-sided)
- Multicrop function automatically converts multiple documents scanned at the same time into separate files
- Supports compact PDF (option)
- Wide variety of finishing options, including saddle stitch finishing, manual stapling, and stapleless stapling
- Empty toner cartridges can be replaced without interrupting a copy/print job (MX-6050N/5050N)
Advanced Expandability
- Sharp OSA (Open Systems Architecture)*4 allows integration with network and cloud-based applications
- Sharpdesk Mobile print/scan application connects the MFP to mobile devices via wireless LAN*5
- Sends scanned data via Gmail™ or Microsoft® Exchange accounts
Multi-Layered Security
- Supports S/MIME for secure e-mail communications*6
- Advanced data protection and access control
Enhanced Usability
- Easy UI mode on 10.1-inch colour LCD touchscreen brings smooth and intuitive MFP operation
- Control panel tilts at various angles for easy access
- Red and green LED lamps light up to notify users of machine/job status
- Lock-on handle ensures paper drawer is closed properly
- Accessibility-based design complies with US Section 508 and EU Mandate 376
Environmentally Advanced Design
- Low TEC value
- New low-melting-point Mycrostoner-Crystal helps reduce MFP’s energy consumption
- New quick-heating belt fusing system ensures short warm-up time
- Automatic toner cartridge eject function ensures all toner has been consumed, thereby saving resources
- *1: Requires optional MX-PU10. This function is enabled via DirectOffice™ technology.
- *2: Direct printing of PDF files requires optional MX-PK13; direct printing of Microsoft Office files (pptx, xlsx, docx) requires optional MX-PU10.
- *3: Originals per minute; when feeding A4 (8 1/2" x 11") sheets.
- *4: Requires optional MX-AMX2 and/or MX-AMX3.
- *5: Availability varies by country/region.
- *6: When sending e-mail only.
- MX-FN28
- MX-FN29
- MX-FN30
- MX-FN31
- MX-FN27
- MX-TR20
- MX-DE25
- MX-DE26
- MX-DE27
- MX-DE28
- MX-DE29
- MX-LT10
- MX-LC17
- MX-PN14B/C/D
- MX-PN15B/C/D
- MX-PN16B/C/D
Certain options may not be available in some areas.
Specifications for Options
MX-FN27Finisher
| Paper size | Non offset | SRA3 (12" x 18") to A5 (5 1/2" x 8 1/2"*1) |
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| Offset/staple | A3 (11" x 17") to B5*2 (8 1/2" x 11") | |
| Stapleless staple | A3 to B5*3 (11" x 17", 8 1/2" x 11"*4) | |
| Paper capacity | Non offset/offset | 500 sheets (A4 or smaller), 250 sheets (B4 or larger) |
| Staple | 30 sets or 500 sheets (A4 or smaller), 30 sets or 250 sheets (B4 or larger) |
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| Stapleless staple | 30 sets | |
| Stapling capacity | Staple | 50 sheets (A4, B5*4), 30 sheets (A3, B4) |
| Stapleless staple | 5 sheets*5 | |
| Manual staple | Total paper thickness 4 mm or less (40 sheets) | |
| Staple position | Staple mode | 3 locations (front, rear, or 2-point stapling) |
| Stapleless staple mode | 1 location (rear) | |
| Manual staple mode | 1 location |
MX-FN28Finisher
| Paper size | Non offset | SRA3 (12" x 18") to A5 (5 1/2" x 8 1/2"*1) | |
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| Offset | A3W (12" x 18") to A5 (5 1/2" x 8 1/2"*1) | ||
| Staple | A3W (12" x 18") to B5 (7 1/4" x 10 1/2"*6) | ||
| Paper capacity | Finisher tray | Non offset/offset | 1,000 sheets (A4), 500 sheets (other sizes) |
| Staple | 100 sets or 1,000 sheets (A4), 50 sets or 500 sheets (other sizes) |
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| Top tray | 250 sheets (A4 or smaller), 50 sheets (B4 or larger) | ||
| Stapling capacity | 50 sheets (A4, B5), 30 sheets (A3, B4) | ||
| Staple position | 3 locations (front, rear, or 2-point stapling) | ||
MX-FN29Saddle Stitch Finisher
| Paper size | Non offset | SRA3 (12" x 18") to A5 (5 1/2" x 8 1/2"*1) | |
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| Offset | A3W (12" x 18") to A5 (5 1/2" x 8 1/2"*1) | ||
| Staple | A3W (12" x 18") to B5 (7 1/4" x 10 1/2"*6) | ||
| Paper capacity | Finisher tray | Non offset/offset | 1,000 sheets (A4), 500 sheets (other sizes) |
| Staple | 100 sets or 1,000 sheets (A4), 50 sets or 500 sheets (other sizes) |
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| Top tray | 250 sheets (A4 or smaller), 50 sheets (B4 or larger) | ||
| Saddle stitch tray | 7 sets of 11–15 sheets, 10 sets of 6–10 sheets, 20 sets of 1–5 sheets |
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| Stapling capacity | 50 sheets (A4, B5), 30 sheets (A3, B4) | ||
| Staple position | 3 locations (front, rear or 2-point stapling) | ||
MX-FN30Finisher
| Paper size | Non offset | SRA3 (12" x 18") to A5 (5 1/2" x 8 1/2"*1) | |
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| Offset/staple | A3 (11" x 17") to B5*2 (8 1/2" x 11") | ||
| Stapleless staple | A3, A4*4 (11" x 17", 8 1/2" x 11"*4) | ||
| Paper capacity | Finisher tray | Non offset/offset | 3,000 sheets (A4, B5), 1,500 sheets (other sizes) |
| Staple | 200 sets or 3,000 sheets (A4, B5), 100 sets or 1,500 sheets (other sizes) |
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| Stapleless staple | 200 sets (A4), 100 sets (A3) | ||
| Top tray | 250 sheets (A4*4, B5*4, A5), 125 sheets (other sizes) | ||
| Stapling capacity | Staple | 65 sheets (A4*4, B5*4), 30 sheets (other sizes) | |
| Stapleless staple | 5 sheets*5 | ||
| Manual staple | Total paper thickness 9 mm or less (65 sheets) | ||
| Staple position | Staple mode | 3 locations (front, rear, or 2-point stapling) | |
| Stapleless staple mode | 1 location (rear) | ||
| Manual staple mode | 1 location | ||
MX-FN31Saddle Stitch Finisher
| Paper size | Non offset | SRA3 (12" x 18") to A5 (5 1/2" x 8 1/2"*1) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Offset/staple | A3 (11" x 17") to B5*2 (8 1/2" x 11") | ||
| Stapleless staple | A3, A4*4 (11" x 17", 8 1/2" x 11"*4) | ||
| Paper capacity | Finisher tray | Non offset/offset | 3,000 sheets (A4, B5), 1,500 sheets (other sizes) |
| Staple | 200 sets or 3,000 sheets (A4, B5), 100 sets or 1,500 sheets (other sizes) |
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| Stapleless staple | 200 sets (A4), 100 sets (A3) | ||
| Top tray | 250 sheets (A4*4, B5*4, A5), 125 sheets (other sizes) | ||
| Saddle stitch tray | 10 sets of 11–20 sheets, 15 sets of 6–10 sheets, 25 sets of 1–5 sheets |
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| Stapling capacity | Staple | 65 sheets (A4*4, B5*4), 30 sheets (other sizes) | |
| Stapleless staple | 5 sheets*5 | ||
| Manual staple | Total paper thickness 9 mm or less (65 sheets) | ||
| Staple position | Staple mode | 3 locations (front, rear, or 2-point stapling) | |
| Stapleless staple mode | 1 location (rear) | ||
| Manual staple mode | 1 location | ||
Punch Modules
| Model name | For MX-FN27 | MX-PN14B*7 | MX-PN14C*8 | MX-PN14D | |
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| For MX-FN28/FN29 | MX-PN15B*7 | MX-PN15C*8 | MX-PN15D | ||
| For MX-FN30/FN31 | MX-PN16B*7 | MX-PN16C*8 | MX-PN16D | ||
| Number of holes | 2 or 3 | 2 or 4 | 4 (wide) | ||
| Paper weight | 55 to 300 g/m2 *9 | ||||
MX-TR20Job Separator Tray
| Paper size | SRA3 (12" x 18") to A5 (5 1/2" x 8 1/2"*1) |
|---|---|
| Paper capacity | 100 sheets (A4, 8 1/2" x 11") |
MX-DE25Stand with 550-Sheet Paper Drawer
| Paper size | SRA3 (12" x 18") to A5 (5 1/2" x 8 1/2")*10 |
|---|---|
| Paper capacity | 550 sheets |
MX-DE26Stand with 2 x 550-Sheet Paper Drawer
| Paper size | Upper and lower tray | SRA3 (12" x 18") to A5 (5 1/2" x 8 1/2")*10 |
|---|---|---|
| Paper capacity | Upper and lower tray | 550 sheets each |
MX-DE27Stand with 3 x 550-Sheet Paper Drawer
| Paper size | Upper/middle/lower tray | SRA3 (12" x 18") to A5 (5 1/2" x 8 1/2")*10 |
|---|---|---|
| Paper capacity | Upper/middle/lower tray | 550 sheets each |
MX-DE28Stand with 550 + 2,100-Sheet Paper Drawer
| Paper size | Upper tray | SRA3 (12" x 18") to A5 (5 1/2" x 8 1/2")*10 |
|---|---|---|
| Lower right tray | A4, B5, 8 1/2" x 11" | |
| Lower left tray | A4, 8 1/2" x 11" | |
| Paper capacity | Upper tray | 550 sheets |
| Lower right tray | 900 sheets | |
| Lower left tray | 1,200 sheets |
MX-DE29Low Stand with 550-Sheet Paper Drawer*11
| Paper size | SRA3 (12" x 18") to A5 (5 1/2" x 8 1/2")*10 |
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| Paper capacity | 550 sheets |
MX-LC17Large Capacity Tray
| Paper size | A4, B5, 8 1/2" x 11" |
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| Paper capacity | 3,000 sheets |
MX-LT10Long Paper Feeding Tray
| Paper size | Max. 1,300 mm long |
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| Paper capacity | 1 sheet |
- *1: Only short-edge feeding can be used with 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" paper.
- *2: Only long-edge feeding can be used with B5 paper.
- *3: Only long-edge feeding can be used with A4 and B5 paper.
- *4: Long-edge feeding.
- *5: Guaranteed stapleable weight is up to 64 g/m2 (4 sheets up to 81.4 g/m2 and 3 sheets up to 105 g/m2).
- *6: Only short-edge feeding can be used with 7 1/4" x 10 1/2" paper.
- *7: Accepts North American paper sizes.
- *8: Accepts ISO-standard paper sizes.
- *9: Guaranteed punchable weight is 60 to 128 g/m2.
- *10: Only short-edge feeding can be used with A5 (5 1/2" x 8 1/2") paper.
- *11: Desktop use is also possible. Contact a Sharp customer representative for details.
- Note 1: All specifications relating to paper capacity refer to 80 g/m2 paper.
- Note 2: When using Sharpdesk and Sharp OSA, please ask your Sharp representative about PC system requirements.
General
| Model | MX-6050N/5050N | MX-4050N/3550N/3050N | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Desktop | ||
| Engine speed | A4 (8 1/2" x 11")*1: Max. 60/50 ppm A3 (11" x 17"): Max. 30/26 ppm SRA3: Max. 29/24 ppm |
A4 (8 1/2" x 11")*1: Max. 40/35/30 ppm A3 (11" x 17"): Max. 20 (19)/18/16 ppm SRA3: Max. 18/16/15 ppm |
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| Control panel display | 10.1-inch colour LCD touchscreen | ||
| Paper size | Max. SRA3 (12" x 18"), min. A5 (5 1/2" x 8 1/2"*2) | ||
| Paper capacity (80 g/m2) |
Standard | 650 sheets (550-sheet tray and 100-sheet multi-bypass tray) |
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| Maximum | 6,300 sheets (650 sheets & optional 550 + 2,100-sheet tray and 3,000-sheet tray) |
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| Paper weight | Tray | 60 g/m2 to 300 g/m2 (16 lbs bond to 110 lbs cover) | |
| Multi-bypass tray | 55 g/m2 to 300 g/m2 (13 lbs bond to 110 lbs cover) | ||
| Warm-up time*3 | 15 sec. | 10 sec. | |
| Memory | 5GB (copy/print shared) 250GB HDD*4 | ||
| Power requirements | Rated local AC voltage ±10%, 50/60 Hz | ||
| Power consumption | Max. 2.07 kW (220 to 240V), max. 1.92 kW (110 to 127V) | Max. 1.84 kW (220 to 240V), max. 1.44 kW (110 to 127V) | |
| Dimensions (W x D x H)*5 | 608 x 650 x 834 mm (23 15/16" x 25 19/32" x 32 27/32") | ||
| Weight (approx.) | 82 kg (180.8 lbs) | 79 kg (174.2 lbs) | |
Copier
| Model | MX-6050N/5050N | MX-4050N/3550N/3050N | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Original paper size | Max. A3 (11" x 17") | ||
| First copy time*6 | Full colour: 4.8 sec. B/W: 3.7 sec. | Full colour: 6.7 sec. B/W: 4.7 sec. | |
| Continuous copy | Max. 9,999 copies | ||
| Resolution | Scan (colour) | 600 x 600 dpi | |
| Scan (B/W) | 600 x 600 dpi, 600 x 400 dpi | 600 x 600 dpi, 600 x 400 dpi, 600 x 300 dpi | |
| Print (colour) | 600 x 600 dpi, 9,600 (equivalent) x 600 dpi (depending on copy mode) | ||
| Print (B/W) | 1,200 x 1,200 dpi, 600 x 600 dpi, 9,600 (equivalent) x 600 dpi (depending on copy mode) | 600 x 600 dpi, 9,600 (equivalent) x 600 dpi (depending on copy mode) | |
| Gradation | Equivalent to 256 levels | ||
| Zoom range | 25 to 400% (25 to 200% using RSPF) in 1% increments | ||
| Preset copy ratios | Metric: 10 ratios (5R/5E), inch: 8 ratios (4R/4E) | ||
Network Scanner
| Model | MX-6050N/5050N | MX-4050N/3550N/3050N | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scan method | Push scan (via control panel), pull scan (TWAIN-compliant application) | ||
| Scan speed*7 | Colour & B/W | Max. 80 originals/min. | |
| Resolution | Push scan | 100, 150, 200, 300, 400, 600 dpi | |
| Pull scan | 75, 100, 150, 200, 300, 400, 600 dpi 50 to 9,600 dpi via user setting*8 |
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| File formats | TIFF, PDF, PDF/A, encrypted PDF, compact PDF*9 *10, JPEG*10, XPS | ||
| Scanner utility | Sharpdesk | ||
| Scan destinations | Scan to e-mail/desktop/FTP server/network folder (SMB)/USB drive/HDD | ||
Document Filing
| Model | MX-6050N/5050N | MX-4050N/3550N/3050N |
|---|---|---|
| Document filing capacity*11 | Main and custom folders: 20,000 pages or 3,000 files | |
| Quick file folder: 10,000 pages or 1,000 files | ||
| Stored jobs*12 | Copy, print, scan, fax | |
| Storage folders | Quick file folder, main folder, custom folder (max. 1,000 folders) | |
Network Printer
| Model | MX-6050N/5050N | MX-4050N/3550N/3050N | |
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| Resolution | 1,200 x 1,200 dpi, 600 x 600 dpi, 9,600 (equivalent) x 600 dpi | 600 x 600 dpi, 9,600 (equivalent) x 600 dpi | |
| Interface | USB 2.0 (host, high-speed), 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T | ||
| Supported OS | Windows Server® 2008, Windows Server® 2008 R2, Windows Server® 2012, Windows Server® 2012 R2, Windows Vista®, Windows® 7, Windows® 8.1, Windows® 10, Mac OS X 10.4, 10.5, 10.6, 10.7, 10.8, 10.9, 10.10, 10.11, 10.12 | ||
| Network protocols | TCP/IP | ||
| Printing protocols | LPR, Raw TCP (port 9100), POP3 (e-mail printing), HTTP, FTP for downloading print files, IPP, SMB, WSD | ||
| PDL | Standard | PCL 6 emulation | |
| Option | Adobe® PostScript® 3™ | ||
| Available fonts | 80 fonts for PCL, 139 fonts for Adobe PostScript 3 | ||
B/W Facsimile (optional MX-FX15 required)
| Model | MX-6050N/5050N | MX-4050N/3550N/3050N |
|---|---|---|
| Compression method | MH/MR/MMR/JBIG | |
| Communication protocol | Super G3/G3 | |
| Transmission time | Less than 3 seconds*13 | |
| Modem speed | 33,600 bps to 2,400 bps with automatic fallback | |
| Transmission resolution | From Standard (203.2 x 97.8 dpi) to Ultra Fine (406.4 x 391 dpi) | |
| Recording size | A3 to A5 (11" x 17" to 5 1/2" x 8 1/2") | |
| Memory | 1GB (built-in) | |
| Greyscale levels | Equivalent to 256 levels | |
MX-6050N/5050N
- Shown with options.
MX-4050N/3550N/3050N
- Shown with options.
*1:Long-edge feeding.
*2:Only short-edge feeding can be used with 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" paper.
*3:At rated voltage, 23°C (73.4°F). May vary depending on operating conditions and environment.
*4:HDD capacity depends on procurement and sourcing status.
*5:Including adjusters and protuberances.
*6:Long-edge feeding of A4 (8 1/2" x 11") sheets from 1st paper tray, using document glass, without Auto Colour Selection and Auto Colour mode, MFP in fully ready condition. May vary depending on operating conditions and environment.
*7:Based on Sharp’s A4 standard chart, using document feeder, long-edge feeding, and one-sided scanning. Using factory default settings with Auto Colour Selection off. Scan speed will vary depending on the type of document and the scan settings.
*8:Resolution will vary depending on the size of the scanned area.
*9:Requires optional MX-EB11.
*10:Colour/greyscale only.
*11:Storage capacity will vary depending on the type of document and the scan settings.
*12:Some features require option(s).
*13:Based on Sharp’s standard chart with approx. 700 characters (A4 or 8 1/2" x 11" long-edge feeding) at standard resolution in Super G3 mode, 33,600 bps, JBIG compression.
- Design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
- The ENERGY STAR logo is a certification mark and may only be used to certify products that have been determined to meet the ENERGY STAR programme requirements. ENERGY STAR and the ENERGY STAR mark are registered trademarks owned by the US Environmental Protection Agency. The ENERGY STAR guidelines apply to products only in the US, the EU, Japan, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Taiwan.
- Microsoft, Windows, Windows Server, Windows Vista, PowerPoint, Excel, Active Directory, SharePoint, and OneDrive are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the US and/or other countries. Mac OS and AirPrint are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the US and other countries. Adobe and PostScript 3 are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the US and/or other countries. PCL is a registered trademark of Hewlett-Packard Company. Google Cloud Print, Google Drive, and Gmail are trademarks of Google Inc. The Google Drive trademark is used with permission from Google Inc. Mopria is a trademark of Mopria Alliance, Inc. PANTONE® and other Pantone trademarks are the property of, and are used under license agreement with, Pantone LLC. DirectOffice is a product of CSR Imaging US, LP. DirectOffice is a trademark of CSR Imaging US, LP, registered in the US and other countries, used with permission. All other brand names and product names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
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