Separate files
Combined 
into one
Web access screen
Quick File
Folder
Main
Folder
B
C
Custom
Folder
A
MFD‘s hard disk
Backup
Mirroring hard disk
Reuse
Resend*
1
To e-mail or FTP
Fax or Internet fax*
2
Print Out
SCAN
COPY
PRINT
FAX
Thumbnail displays
* Image Compression Tool for converting images into compact PDF files 
Compose
Store
View
Search Edit
Output zone
Print
PC-Fax
E-mail
OCR ICT*
File creator
Saved Retrieve
Other users
Document is saved to MFD 
in original file format
Stored on MFD’s hard disk User retrieves file 
from MFD
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Document Management on the Hard Disk
You can save processed job data in designated folders on the MFD’s hard disk, making it easy to instantly recall saved documents or jobs for 
printing and sending at a later time. This contributes greatly to efficient sharing and distribution of information in your business operations.
Easy Access to Stored Files
Documents stored on the hard disk can be quickly and easily 
searched and accessed from the control panel’s LCD via thumbnail 
displays and file previews or through a Web browser.
File Combining
For more effective data utilisation, 
two files saved on the MFD’s hard 
disk can be easily combined into 
one file.
PDFs for PC Browsing
Processed job data can be saved as PDF files for browsing and 
downloading on a PC.
Easy Sharing of Application Files
To facilitate file sharing across the office network, the 
MX-5141N/4141N provides 120GB of hard disk storage space 
for folders. Each folder can hold up to 500 files created with 
applications such as Word and Excel
®
 and saved in their original 
format.
Note: It is advisable to back up data saved to the MFD’s hard disk 
through use of the optional Mirroring Kit.
Sharpdesk for Total Document Management
Sharpdesk is an original Sharp application that provides integrated 
desktop management of documents in over 200 file formats, including 
scanned paper-based documents and those created with popular 
applications such as Word. With Sharpdesk, documents 
can be organised, edited, 
searched, and distributed with 
simple drag-and-drop operation. 
Features include thumbnail 
viewing, annotation tools for 
paper-free proofreading, optical 
character recognition, the ability 
to combine different types of 
files into a single document, 
and more.
Up to 10,000 pages or 1,000 files*
3
 that have 
been copied, printed, scanned, or faxed can be 
stored by job on the hard disk in a Quick File 
Folder. You can easily reuse saved data without 
having to reload or rescan the original.
Quick Filing
Up to 20,000 pages or 3,000 files*
3
 that have been copied, printed, scanned, or faxed*
4
 
can be stored by job on the hard disk in up to 1,000 folders with customised names and 
locations. Enhanced security features require users to enter a 5 to 8 digit password to 
access secure folders, protecting your sensitive data. Storage options include Main Folder 
for workgroup sharing and Custom Folder for enhanced-security archiving.
Advanced Filing Function
*3: Storage capacity will vary depending on the type of document and the scan settings. 
*4: For fax and Internet fax jobs, only transmitted data (not received faxes) can be saved in the Document Filing function.
*1: CMYK print data cannot be resent. 
*2: These functions require their 
respective options. See page 5 for details.
DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT
Mirroring Kit
To protect the enhanced data handling capability of the MFD’s 
hard disk, which provides improved Document Filing functions 
and easy sharing of application files, the optional Mirroring Kit 
offers hard disk backup and peace of mind.
Sharp OSA Network Scanner Tool
This client-based scan-to-desktop option is the ideal document 
management system for small workgroups or offices that don’t have 
servers. Sharp OSA Network Scanner Tool provides centralised 
scan/print user profiles to give everyone in the office easy one-touch 
scanning to their PC from any networked MFD—without complicated 
settings. Scanned documents can be quickly and easily printed, filed, 
previewed, shared, and stored to save time and improve document 
workflow. Sharp OSA Network Scanner Tool automatically names PDF 
files based on scanned-document titles and can convert scanned 
documents into text with the OCR 
engine to create searchable PDF 
files
.
Note: Requires optional MX-AMX2.