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1
 Some features require optional equipment. 
2
 Specification may vary depending on product configuration, 
machine settings and operating conditions.
MX-6240N/7040N SPECIFICATIONS
Main Specifications 
MX-6240N/  Base models include LCD, 150-sheet DSPF, 3000-sheet paper  
MX-7040N  capacity (two tandem 2000-sheet trays/two 500 sheet trays),  
1-TB hard disk drive, PCL6/Adobe
®
 PostScript
®
 3
TM
 network 
printing, color network scanning, web browser, retractable keyboard 
and MX-AMX2 application communication module 
Type  Console, color multi-function digital document system 
Display  10.1 (diagonally measured) color dot matrix high-resolution touch 
panel tilting display. 1024 x 600 dots (W-SVGA) 
Functions  Copy, print, network print, network scan, document filing and fax
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Copy System  Dry electrostatic transfer/Dual component developer/Magnetic brush 
development/OPC drums/Belt type fusing/white LED exposure
Originals  Sheets and bound documents
Max Original Size  11" x 17" 
Copy Size  Min. 5½" x 8½", Max. 11" x 17" + 12" x 18" 
Copy Speed  62/70 ppm B&W/Color (8½" x 11") 
Multiple Copy  Max. 9999 copies
First Copy Time  MX-6240N  MX-7040N 
(in Seconds)
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     B&W    Color  B&W    Color 
  Platen Glass   4.0       5.6  3.7       5.1 
  DSPF   6.5       9.2  6.3       8.8
Warm Up Time  55 seconds or less
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Magnification   25% to 400% in 1% increments (with document feeder 25%-200%) 
Original Feed  150-sheet DSPF 
Scan Speed  DSPF Scan: Up to 150 IPM
2
 (Monochrome); Up to 150 IPM
2
 (Color) 
Original Sizes  5½ x 8½", 8½" x 11", 8½" x 11" R, 8½" x 14", 11" x 17"  
Paper Capacity  Std. 3000 Sheets/Max. 8500 Sheets 
Paper Feed  Standard: Tandem Tray 1 - 1200 sheets (letter size), Tandem  
Sizes   Tray 2 - 800 sheets (letter size), Trays 3/4 - 500 sheets ea. (letter/
legal/ledger/statement/12" x 18"). Optional: Multi-bypass Tray  
(for machine) - 100 sheets (letter/legal/ ledger/statement/monarch 
or COM10 envelopes/12" x 18"), Multi-bypass (for LCT) - 500 
sheets (letter/legal/ ledger/statement/12" x 18"), LCT (2-Drawer) - 
2500-sheets each drawer (letter/legal/ledger/12" x 18"),  
Letter LCC - 3500 sheets (letter), Ledger LCC: 3000 sheets  
(letter/legal/ ledger).
Paper Weights  Tandem Trays - 16-28 lb. bond, Trays 3/4 - 16 lb. bond to 100 lb. 
and Types bristol, Multi-bypass Tray (for machine) - 15 lb. bond to 110 lb. 
cover, Multi-bypass Tray (for LCT) - 15 lb. bond to 100 lb. bristol, 
LCT (2-drawer) - 15 lb. bond to 110 lb. cover, Letter LCC/Ledger 
LCC - 16 lb. bond to 100 bristol. Supported paper types include thin,  
plain, recycled, color, letter head, pre-printed and pre-punched, 
embossed and glossy. 
Duplexing   Standard automatic duplex copying and printing  
CPU  Up to 1.8 GHz Multi-Processor Controller 
Interface  RJ-45 Ethernet (10/100/1000Base-T), USB 2.0 (2 host ports,  
front and rear), USB 2.0 (1 device port)
Memory  Standard 5 GB 
Hard Disk Drive  1 TB 
Copy Resolution  Scan: B&W/color: 600 x 600 dpi; Copy: B&W/color: 600 x 600 dpi 
Color Modes  Photo, Full Color Mode, Monochrome (B/W) 
Exposure Control  Modes: Text, Text/Photo, Text/Printed-Photo, Printed-Photo, Photo, 
Map, Pale-Color . Settings: Auto or 9 step manual 
Halftone  256 gradations/2 levels (monochrome)
Copy Features  Electronic sort, Auto Color Sensing, Auto Paper Selection, Auto 
Magnification Selection (AMS), image preview/edit, auto tray 
switching, rotate copy, reserve copy, tandem copy, book copy, 
margin shift, edge/center erase, book divide, dual page, cover/insert 
page, OHP insert, job build, card shot, blank page skip, mirror/
reverse, proof, pamphlet, watermark, custom image, job programs.
Account Control  Up to 1000 users. Supports user-number authentication (on device), 
login name/password or login name/password (via LDAP server) for 
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  
Management    update 1 to N with SRDM (Sharp Remote Device Management) 
Configuration   Web-based management with user/administrator level login, cloning 
Method  (1 to N) with SRDM and remote front panel access  
Service/Functions  Remote front panel, remote access to service logs and click counts 
Accessibility  Tilt Front Panel, Adjustment of Key Touch-Send and Speed, 
Features    Document Feeder Free Stop, Job Programs, Remote Front Panel, 
Universal Grip for Paper Trays, and Disable Screen Timeout 
Environmental   International Energy Star Program Ver. 1.1, Law on Promoting Green 
Standards  Purchasing. European RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) 
Power Source  AC 208-240 VAC, 60 HZ, 20 Amps 
Power Consumption  Maximum: 2880 W or less
Weight   MX-6240N/7040N: Approx. 490 lbs. 
Approx. Dimensions 33 1/4" (w) x 33 1/4" (d) x 48" (h) 
Network Printing System (Standard)
PDL    Standard PCL
®
 6 compatible Adobe
®
, PostScript
®
 3
TM
,  
optional XPS
Resolution  1200 x 1200 dpi/8-bit processing 
Print Speed   62/70 pages per minute (8½" x 11") 
Print Drivers  Windows Server
®
 2003-2008, Windows XP, Windows XP x64, 
Windows Server 2003-2008 x64, Windows Vista
®
, Windows Vista
®
 
x64, Windows 7, Windows 7 x64, MAC OSX (including 10.4.11, 
10.5-10.5.8, 10.6.5-10.6.8, 10.7-10.7.2), all MAC PPD. 
Features   Auto configuration, continuous printing, electronic sorting,  
N-up printing, duplex printing, transparency inserts, margin  
shift, image rotation, different cover page, poster print, job 
bypass print, job retention, confidential print, proof print, user 
authentication, image stamp and watermarks. Additional features: 
Multiple pamphlet print, network tandem print, carbon copy  
print mode, different cover page/last page/other page, form  
overlay, tab paper settings, tab printing, chapter inserts and  
page Interleave
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Direct Printing  File Types: TIFF, JPEG, PCL, PRN, TXT, PDF, Encrypted PDF, 
PostScript and Windows XPS
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 (FTP, Web page, E-mail and USB)
Resident Fonts  80 outline fonts (PCL), 136 fonts (PS) 
Interface  RJ-45 Ethernet 10/100/1000 Base-T, USB 2.0 
Operating  Windows Server 2003-2008, Windows XP, Windows Vista,  
Systems  Windows 7, MAC OS 9-9.2.2, MAC OSX 10.2.8, 10.3.9, 10.4.11, 
10.5-10.5.8, 10.6-10.6.5, Novell
®
 Netware
®
 3x, 4x, 5x, Sun
®
 
OS 4.1x, Solaris
®
 2x, Unix
®
, Linux
®
 and Citrix
®
 (Metaframe, 
Presentation Server 4, 4.5) and Windows Terminal Services.
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Network  TCP/IP (IPv4, IPv6, IPSEC) SSL (HTTP, IPP, FTP), SNMPv3, SMTP,  
Protocols  POP3, LDAP, 802.1x for Windows and Unix. LPD and LPR for Unix. 
IPX/SPX
®
 for Novell environments and EtherTalk
®
. AppleTalk
®
 for 
Macintosh
®
 environments.
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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.
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Security Standards   IEEE-2600
TM
-2008, DoD (NSTISSP) #11, DoD Directive 8500.2, 
DoD (DISA)
Network Scanning System (Standard)
Scan Modes  Standard: Color, monochrome, grayscale
Max. Original Size  11" x 17" 
Optical Resolution  600 dpi 
Output Modes  600 dpi, 400 dpi, 300 dpi, 200 dpi, 150 dpi, 100 dpi 
Image Formats  Monochrome: TIFF, PDF, Encrypted PDF, XPS  
Color: Grayscale, Color TIFF, JPEG, PDF, Encrypted PDF, XPS  
Internet Fax: TIFF-FX, FIFF-F, TIFF-S1 
Image  Monochrome Scanning: Uncompressed, G3 (MH), G4 (MR/MMR) 
Compression    Color/Grayscale: JPEG (high, middle, low) 
Scan Destinations  Internet Fax mode: MH/MMR (option); E-mail, Desktop, FTP, Folder 
(SMB), USB, Internet fax (option); Super G3 fax (option)
One-touch Dest.  Up to 2000 (combined scan destinations) 
Group Destinations   Up to 500 
Programs  48 (combined) 
Max. Jobs   Up to 100 
Network Protocols  TCP/IP and SSL (includes HTTP, SMTP, LDAP, FTP, POP3), SMB, 
ESMTP and 802.1x.
Network Security   E-mail server user authentication for LDAP and Active Directory 
Software   Sharpdesk
®
 desktop personal document management software  
(1 user license included) 
Sharp OSA Platform Application Communication Module (MX-AMX2) standard
Inserter (MX-CF11 Option)
Type  Standing, 2 Trays
Paper Capacity  Upper Tray: 200 Sheets; Lower Tray: 200 Sheets (20 lb. bond)
Paper Weight  16 lb. bond to 100 lb. Bristol (Paper feeding)
Paper Size  Up to 12" x 18"
Power Consumption  70 W or Less
Power Source  24 Volts (Supplied by Main Unit)
Dimensions  21 1/2" (w) x 30" (d) x 50 1/2" (h)
Weight  Approx. 51 lbs.
Multi-Folding Unit (MX-FD10 Option)
Type  Floor Standing
Dimensions  13 1/2" (w) x 30 1/2" (d) x 41 1/2" (h)
Weight  Approx. 146 lbs.
Power Source  Powered by MX-FN21/FN22 Finisher
Power Consumption  Maximum:  Standby: 23 W or less; In Operation: 150 W or less
Folding Mode Z-fold, C-fold, accordian fold, double-fold, half-fold
4K 100-Sheet Stapler/Finisher (MX-FN21: option) 
Type   4000-sheet console stapler finisher (100-sheet stapling) 
Output Trays  Upper tray: Moving offset tray (up to 1500 letter size sheets)  
Middle tray: 250 sheets (letter size, non-stapled)  
Lower tray: Moving offset tray (up to 2450 letter size sheets) 
Stapling Capacity   Up to 100 sheets (letter/statement) 
Stapling Media   Plain paper, letter/legal/ledger size or mixed 
Stapling Positions   1 front, 1 rear, or 2 point stitching 
Hole Punching   Optional three-hole punch unit MX-PN13B 
Power Source  120 VAC, 60 HZ, 15 Amps
Power Consumption  220w/350w with MX-MF10 
Weight   Approx.: 134.5 lbs. 
Dimensions   Approx.: 30 3/4" (w) x 30" (d) x 41" (h) (with tray extended) 
4K 100-Sheet Stapler/Saddle Stitch Finisher (MX-FN22: option) 
Type   4000-sheet console stapler finisher (100-sheet stapling) 
Output Trays  Upper tray: Moving offset tray (up to 1500 letter size sheets)  
Middle tray: 250 sheets (letter size, non-stapled)  
Lower tray: Moving offset tray (up to 2450 letter size sheets) 
Stapling Capacity   Up to 100 sheets (letter/statement) 
Stapling Media   Plain paper, letter/legal/ledger size or mixed 
Stapling Positions   1 front, 1 rear, or 2 point stitching 
Saddle Stitch   Center stitch/center fold (2 staples) letter/legal/ledger paper sizes 
Saddle Stitch  Up to 5 sets (16-20 sheets)/10 sets (11-15 sheets per set)/15 sets 
Max. Sets   (6-10 sheets per set)/25 sets (1-5 sheets per set) 
Power Source  120 VAC, 60 HZ, 15 Amps
Power Consumption  220w/350w with MX-MF10 
Weight   Approx.: 134.5 lbs. 
Dimensions   Approx.: 30 3/4" (w) x 30" (d) x 41" (h) (with tray extended) 
Optional Equipment 
MX-LC12  3500-sheet Large Capacity Cassette (letter)
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MX-LC13  5000-sheet Large Capacity 2-Drawer Air Feed Tray (ledger)
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MX-LCX3N  3000-sheet Large Capacity Cassette (ledger)
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MX-MF10  100-sheet Multi-bypass Tray (for machine)
MX-MF11  500-sheet Multi-bypass Tray (for MX-LC13)
MX-LT10  Long Paper Feeding Tray (requires MX-MF10)
MX-FN19  4K Stacking 50-Sheet Staple Finisher
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MX-FN20  4K Stacking 50-Sheet Staple/Saddle Stitch Finisher
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MX-FN21  4K Stacking 100-Sheet Staple Finisher
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MX-FN22  4K Stacking 100-Sheet Staple/Saddle Stitch Finisher
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MX-CF11  2-Tray Inserter Unit
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MX-FD10  Multi-folding Unit
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MX-RB12  Paper Pass Unit (for machine)
MX-RB13  Relay Unit
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MX-RB14  Paper Pass Unit (for MX-LC13)
MX-RB15  Curl Correction Unit
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MX-TM10  Trimming Unit
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MX-PN12B  3-Hole Punch Unit (for MX-FN19/FN20)
MX-PN13B  3-Hole Punch Unit (for MX-FN21/FN22)
AR-SC2  Staple Cartridge (for MX-FN19/FN20)
AR-SC3  Staple Cartridge (for MX-FN20)
MX-SCX1  Staple Cartridge (for MX-FN22)
MX-SCX2  Staple Cartridge (for MX-FN21/FN22)
MX-TR14  Right Side Exit Tray
MX-TU14  Center Exit Tray
AR-SU1 Stamp Unit (requires AR-SV1 Stamp Cartridge)
AR-SV1  Stamp Cartridge (required for AR-SU1)
MX-PF10  Bar Code Font Kit
MX-PUX1  XPS Expansion Kit
MX-EB11  Enhanced Compression Kit
MX-FX11  Fax Expansion Kit
MX-FWX1  Internet Fax Expansion Kit
MX-EB15  HDD Mirroring Expansion Kit
MX-EC50  CAC Reader (requires Data Security Kit)
MX-FR36U  Commercial Data Security Kit (not available at time of launch)
MX-AMX1  Application Integration Module
MX-AMX3  External Accounting Module
Supplies 
MX-62NTBA   Black Toner Cartridge  
MX-62NTCA   Cyan Toner Cartridge  
MX-62NTMA   Magenta Toner Cartridge 
MX-62NTYA  Yellow Toner Cartridge 
MX-62NVBA   Black Developer 
MX-62NVSA  Cyan/Magenta/Yellow Developer 
MX-62NRSA  Drum
MX-700HB  Toner Collection Container
Color
Consistency
System