Design

The Sharp MX-4140N measures 30 x 25.5 x 38 inches and is a weighty 262 pounds. Key to operating the machine is the large 10.1-inch tilting touchscreen. The MX-4140N has a document feeding capacity of up to 100 sheets and single-side duplexing is available. The device is also able to scan to ftp, email and USB, but not hdd. The MX-4140N can also handle 1,000 user accounts, more than enough for most offices.

Advantages

With a print capacity of 41 sheets a minute and a huge monthly duty cycle of 150,000 copies, there is no doubt that the Sharp MX4140N is very capable of handling the workload in the busiest of offices. An added benefit is the large high-resolution touchscreen, tilted for easier viewing and menu access, at the front near the top of the device. The screen also offers real-time image preview as well as flick-and-tap editing, enabling the user to ensure document accuracy and avoid waste. The standard wireless LAN capability is also an advantage, especially as it gives more flexibility when positioning the MX-4140N in the workplace. The included Standard PCL®6 and Adobe® PostScript®3™ printing systems further extend the versatility of the device.

Disadvantages

The main disadvantage of the MX-4140N is the number of features that are optional. These include the 2,000-sheet tandem paper drawer option and Web Browser feature with built-in PDF viewer. If these are required, any potential purchasers may want to consider other products offered by Sharp.