Sharp MX-C303WH and MX-C304WH Profile
15 Advantages of the Sharp Advanced Series Compact MX Printers
#1 Advanced Performance in a Compact Package
The MX-C303WH and MX-C304WH Advanced Series Desktop Printers deliver the performance and reliability that businesses demand. Despite their compact size, they offer high-performance features typically found in larger machines. These document printers provide the office print productivity you need without sacrificing valuable office space. Offices or workplaces with more space may want to consider Sharp Full-Size Printers, the BP-50 and BP-70 Series Copiers.
#2 Enhanced Workflow Features
These desktop color document systems come equipped with a robust set of standard workflow features, many of which are optional on competitive models. These workflow features ensure you have the tools to streamline your document management processes and boost office efficiency. The MX-C303WH and MX-C304WH Advanced Series Color Printers will exceed your expectations from paper handling to networking. Sharp OSA technology can help your business leverage the power of your network applications, back-end systems, and cloud services. Easily automate complex processes and help eliminate redundant tasks. Create custom integrations or take advantage of the growing portfolio of Sharp OSA applications.
#3 Leading-Edge Security Features
Data security is a top priority for businesses today, and the MX-C303WH and MX-C304WH take it seriously. Your data and personal information are secure when you use these devices, providing peace of mind. The MX-C303WH comes with leading-edge security features that help businesses protect their data and personal information from the first day of operation to the time of trade-in.
#4 Connectivity for Modern Workflows
The Sharp MX-C303WH and MX-C304WH Desktop Color Document Systems provide connectivity to meet the demands of today's digital landscape. These printers come standard with wireless networking features for seamless connection to networks and offer access to MFP from mobile devices. You can also print or scan to popular cloud services like Microsoft OneDrive for Business, SharePoint Online, Box.com, Dropbox, and Google Drive using Sharp Cloud Connect. Single Sign-on (SSO) support simplifies scan-to-folder and scan-to-email operations, making your workflow smoother.
#5 Voice-First Interaction with Amazon Alexa
Innovation is a hallmark of Sharp, and the MFP Voice feature is a prime example. This feature lets you interact with the machine using natural voice commands. Tasks like making copies or scanning documents become a breeze with simple voice commands, enhancing overall productivity.
#6 Flexible Printing Solutions
The MX-C303WH and MX-C304WH come with standard Adobe PostScript 3 and PCL 6 printing systems, allowing you to handle all your printing needs precisely. Serverless Print Release technology adds an extra convenience layer by securely printing jobs and releasing them from up to six Sharp MFP models on your network.
#7 Environmentally Responsible
Sharp commits to environmental sustainability and corporate responsibility, including planning, design, manufacturing, distribution, and product end-of-life management. The MX-C303WH and MX-C304WH adhere to the Sharp Green Products Guidelines in pursuit of these commitments. Sharp products consume less power, use recycled materials, and reduce the material used in products and packaging. Sharp also aims to design upgradable products that are easy to repair and take apart for recycling.
The MX-C303WH and MX-C304WH document systems are RoHS-compliant to restrict the use of hazardous substances. These products also have low TEC values. Sharp is a multi-year winner of the SmartWay® Excellence Award, which recognizes companies for conserving energy and lowering greenhouse gas emissions in logistics and transportation.
#8 Toner Recycling Program
As part of our environmental commitment, Sharp offers a zero-waste-to-landfill recycling program for Sharp consumables. This recycling program includes cartridges, bottles, toner collection containers, and drum units. We encourage our customers to recycle used Sharp toner cartridges in bulk, providing pre-paid recycling kits for their return.
#9 Environmental Leadership
Sharp's dedication to environmental conservation has earned us the SmartWay® Excellence Award for conserving energy and reducing greenhouse gas emissions in logistics and transportation.
#10 Simple and Intuitive Operation with Impressive Performance
When it's time to finish the job, the MX-C303WH/C304WH are outstanding performers. Quickly scan documents at speeds up to 110 per minute (MX-C304WH)/ 40 images per minute (MX-C303WH). These Desktop Color Document Systems will perform quickly and efficiently, from essential copy functions to complex scan jobs. Use one of the Easy Modes (Copy, Scan, or Fax) for fast, simple operations, with basic functions displayed in large, clearly labeled tiles and keys. For more advanced features, touch the "Details" key.
#11 A Connected Device
Connecting a multifunction printer (MFP) to your wireless network and accessing it from mobile devices has never been so easy with the MX-C303WH and C304WH standard wireless networking features. Print or scan with Sharp Cloud Connect to popular cloud services such as Microsoft OneDrive for Business, SharePoint Online, Box.com, Dropbox, and Google Drive. Single Sign On (SSO) support simplifies scan-to-folder and scan-to-email operations. The Sharp Serverless Print Release function makes even printing from your desktop easier.
- Easily send a job to one device and print it on another where it's more convenient.
- Experience Hands-free, Voice-first Interaction with Amazon Alexa
- Sharp has always been known for enhancing MFP productivity in the workplace by offering innovative, easy-to-use features. Sharp has done it again with the MFP Voice feature available for color document systems.
- The Sharp MFP Voice feature lets you interact with the machine using natural language power. You can ask the Sharp MFP to make copies or scan a document with simple voice commands.
#12 Scan and Print Files Easily from Mobile Devices
The MX-C303WH/C304WH desktop color document systems also make scanning and printing files from tablets and smartphones easy using Sharpdesk® Mobile, a free downloadable app for most common mobile devices. The MX-C303WH/C304WH also supports popular mobile technologies such as AirPrint®, Android™ printing framework, and more. With standard wireless networking, users can also print directly to the MFP from mobile devices without interfering with the network!
#13 Simplify Managing Different File Types with Intelligent Image processing
Easily scan and convert documents to popular file formats, including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, as well as various PDF formats such as Searchable PDF, Encrypted PDF, Compact PDF, and others. You can print these same file types directly from thumb drives, cloud applications, and mobile devices. This function works via Qualcomm DirectOffice technology.
- These models also support the Adobe Embedded Print Engine, which directly prints PDF files more accurately and efficiently.
- Flexible Printing Solutions Help Speed Up Your Office Productivity
- Standard Adobe PostScript 3 and PCL 6 printing systems help you accurately speed through your output needs. Serverless Print Release technology enables users to securely print and release a job from up to six Sharp MFP models on your network.
#14 Distribute, Access, and Print Your Documents with Ease
Sharp makes it easy to go beyond traditional network scanning with standard Email Connect and Cloud Connect features. With Email Connect, scan to email is seamlessly integrated with Microsoft Exchange/Office 365® and Gmail™ user accounts, making it easy to identify the sender of scanned files. With Cloud Connect, users can easily scan-to and print-from Microsoft OneDrive for Business, SharePoint Online, Google Drive, Box, and Dropbox (standard on MX-C304WH, optional on MX-C303WH). With the Sharp Application Portal, administrators can easily add new apps and update existing apps from the MFP touchscreen panel.
#15 Flexible Printing Solutions Help Speed Up Office Productivity
Standard Adobe PostScript 3 and PCL 6 printing systems help you accurately speed through your output needs. Serverless Print Release technology enables users to securely print and release a job from up to six Sharp MFP models on your network.
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Who Needs Sharp Advanced Series Compact MX Printers
The design of the Advanced Series models meets the needs of various businesses and organizations that require high-quality printing, scanning, copying, and other document management capabilities. Depending on the specific model and features, these printers are suitable for small to medium-sized companies, workgroups within larger enterprises, and even home offices. Typically, businesses and professionals with specific document management needs benefit from Sharp Advanced Series Compact MX Printers. The following list of organizations may benefit from these types of office printers:
Small to Medium-Sized Businesses
These printers are often a good fit for small to medium-sized businesses that need a reliable and efficient multifunctional device for everyday document handling tasks.
Workgroups
Within more prominent organizations, workgroups or departments often require shared printers that can handle high volumes of printing and scanning. Sharp Advanced Series Compact MX Printers can serve such workgroups effectively.
Professional Offices
Lawyers, accountants, doctors, and other professionals often need high-quality printing for various documents, including legal contracts, financial reports, and medical records. The advanced features of these printers can meet the demands of professional offices.
Educational Organizations
K through 12 schools, colleges, technical institutes, and universities need advanced printers to produce essential teaching materials, handouts, and administrative documents.
Creative Professionals
Graphic designers and artists need high-resolution printing. The Sharp Advanced Series Compact MX Printers deliver superior print quality, delivering 1200 by 1200 resolution for crisp document and design printing.
Home Offices
Depending on the specific model and budget, some home offices might find these printers suitable, especially if they require advanced features like duplex printing, network connectivity, and mobile printing options.
Potential users should assess their specific needs, such as the volume of printing, desired features (like color printing, duplexing, wireless connectivity, and print resolution), and budget constraints, before investing in any printer, including the Sharp Advanced Series Compact MX Printers.
Product Features
- Easy to use award-winning 7-inch (diagonally measured) touchscreen display offers a user-friendly graphical interface with simplified Easy Modes, integrated user guides, and quick access to network services.
- With the Sharp MFP Voice feature available for these models, you can interact with the machine with the power of natural language.
- Offers out-of-the-box copy, print, scan, and fax capabilities, plus standard Cloud Connect features combined with wireless networking enable users to easily manage their workflow from PCs, smartphones, and tablets.
- Workplace-friendly printers integrate seamlessly with today's complex network environments and support popular cloud services and mobile technologies.
- The Sharp Application Portal administrators can add or update apps from the MFP.
- Both printers provide secure data handling with leading-edge security features.
- They feature an innovative MFP Voice function for voice-first interaction.
- Compact design with impressive performance.
- Environmentally responsible design and recycling programs.
- 100-sheet duplexing document feeder on the MX-C304WH scans both sides of a document in a single pass, enhancing productivity while maintaining the integrity of your originals.
- Both models can feed letter, legal, statement, and business card-size original documents.
- Offers up to six paper sources with available 2,700-sheet maximum paper capacity.
- Optical Character Recognition (OCR) function can convert scanned documents to text-searchable PDF format, Microsoft® Office file formats, and more (standard on MX-C304WH, optional on MX-C303WH).
- The compact PDF feature dramatically reduces the file size of most color-scanned documents, resulting in decreased network traffic and more efficient use of disk and cloud storage (standard on MX-C304WH, optional on MX-C303WH).
- Network-ready PCL® 6 and Adobe® Postscript® 3™ printing systems deliver crisp, clear documents at up to 30 pages per minute.
- Direct print Microsoft Word, PowerPoint®, and Excel® files from thumb drives, cloud applications, network folders, and more. This function comes via Qualcomm® DirectOffice™ technology (standard on MX-C304WH, optional on MX-C303WH).
- Access popular cloud services, including Microsoft® OneDrive® for Business, SharePoint® Online, Box.com, Google Drive™, Dropbox, and more, with the Sharp Cloud Connect feature (standard on MX-C304WH, optional on MX-C303WH).
- Supports popular mobile technologies, enabling users to easily print files from smartphones, tablets, and notebook computers.
- Multi-layered, leading-edge security features provide enhanced protection and help businesses stay one step ahead of hackers and malicious network intruders. An End-of-Lease feature can erase all data and personal information at the time of trade-in.
Selecting the Best Compact Office Printer
Displayed in the product quadrant below are all of the Sharp Compact printers. The printers are arranged by multifunctional vs. print-only and color vs. monochrome. The dark type on the top right quadrant indicates the two Advanced Series compact printers--MX-C303WH and MX-C304WH. These two printers are multifunction color printers.
Sharp Compact Office Printer Quadrant
Top Specifications
- 30 ppm B&W and Color networked digital MFP
- Resolution: 600 x 600 dpi
- Print Speed: 30 ppm (8½ x 11 inch)
- 500 GB hard disk drive
- Award-winning customizable touchscreen display with easy-to-view tiles
- Leading-edge security with End-of-Lease feature
- PCL®6 and Adobe® PostScript® 3™ printing systems
- 50-sheet reversing document feeder
- Built-in wireless connectivity for easy placement and mobility
- Offers up to six paper sources with available 2,700-sheet maximum paper capacity
- Scan and print files easily from mobile devices
- Standard out-of-the-box copy, print, scan, and fax capability
Detailed Product Specifications
- MX-C303WH
- MX-C304WH
- MX-C303WH: Approx. 77 lbs.
- MX -C304WH: Approx. 84 lbs.
- MX-C303WH: 19 ¹¹/³² inch (w) x 22 ³/8 inch (d) x 22 ²¹/64 inch (h)
- MX-C304WH: 19 ¹¹/³² inch (w) x 22 ³/8 inch (d) x 22 ¼ inch (h)
- Base models include multitasking controller, 50-sheet RSPF (MX-C303WH)/100-sheet DSPF (MX-C304WH), PCL 6 and Adobe PostScript® 3™ printing systems, network scanning, auto duplexing, 1 x 250-sheet paper drawer, 50-sheet bypass tray. Full capacity toners and developers included.
- Printer Type: Desktop color multifunction digital document system
- Display: 7-inch (diagonally measured) color dot matrix high-resolution touch panel tilting display. 1,024 x 600 dots (W-SVGA)
- Functions: Copy, print, network print, network scan, document filing, and fax
- Copy System: Dry electrostatic transfer/Dual component developer/Magnetic brush development/OPC drums/roller fusing/white LED exposure
- Resolution: 600 x 600 dpi
- Print Speed: 30/30 ppm (8½ x 11 inch)
- Max. Original Size: 8½ x 14 inch
- Output Size: Min. 5½ x 8½ inch, Max. 8½ x 14 inch
- Copy Size: Min. 5½ x 8½ inch
- Copy Speed 30/30 ppm B&W/Color
- Multiple Copy Max. 9,999 copies
- MX-C303WH: 6.3 Mono / 7.4 Color
- MX-C304WH: 5.5 Mono / 6.7 Color
- MX-C303WH: 8.5 Mono / 10.8 Color
- MX-C304WH: 7.7 Mono / 9.4 Color
- MX-C303WH: 50-sheet RSPF
- MX-C304WH: 100-sheet DSPF
- MX-C303WH: up to 40 ipm
- MX-C304WH: up to 110 ipm
- Standard paper drawer: 16-28 lb bond.
- Optional drawers: 16 lb. bond- 80 lb. cover.
- Paper Types: plain, recycled, pre-punched, letterhead, pre-printed, and color.
- Bypass tray: 13-16 lb. bond (thin paper), 16-28 lb. bond (plain paper), 28 lb. bond-80 lb. cover (heavy paper), 20-24 lb. bond Monarch/Com-10 envelope. Also, label paper, gloss paper, recycled, pre-punched, letterhead, pre-printed, color paper, and OHP film.
- Warm-Up Time: 47 seconds
- Magnification: 25% to 400% in 1% increments (with document feeder
- 25%-200%)
- Paper Capacity: Maximum 300 sheets
- Paper Feed Standard: (1) 250-sheet paper drawer (letter/statement/
- System executive size) system and 50-sheet bypass tray (letter/statement/legal/executive/envelope size).
- Optional: 600-sheet paper drawer (letter/ statement/ legal/executive size.)
- Duplexing: Standard automatic duplex copy and printing
- CPU: 600 MHz
- Interface: RJ-45 Ethernet (10Base-T, 100Base-TX, 1000Base-T),
- Wireless: (IEEE802.11 n/g/b), USB 2.0 (2 host ports, front/rear),
- USB 2.0 (1 device)
- Memory: 5 GB copy/print shared
- Hard Disk Drive: 500 GB
- Copy Resolution: Up to 600 x 600 dpi
- Color Modes: Auto Color Selection (ACS), Full Color Mode,
- Monochrome (B/W)
- Exposure Control Modes: Automatic, Text, Text/Photo, Text/Printed-Photo, Printed-Photo, Photo, Map, Pale-Color Document.
- Settings: Auto or 9-step manual
- Halftone: 256 gradations/2 levels (monochrome)
- Copy Features: Scan-Once Print-Many, electronic sorting, Auto Paper Selection (APS), Auto Magnification Selection (AMS), Auto Tray Switching
- (ATS), black-white reversal, blank page skip, card shot, center, erase, centering, cover pages, edge erase, image edit, image, preview, insert pages, job build, job programs, margin shift, mirror image, mixed size original, original count, pamphlet, style, proof copy, repeat layout, stamp, stamp custom image, suppress background, toner save mode, transparency inserts, watermark and 2-in-1 / 4-in-1 / 8-in-1 multi-shot
- Account Control: Up to 1,000 users. Supports user authentication via
- user-number, local login name/password, LDAP or Active Directory® for all models
- Output Tray Capacity: 150 Sheets (face down)
- Cloud Supported Services: Google Drive, Gmail, OneDrive, SharePoint Online, Exchange Online, Box, Dropbox
- Network Protocols: TCP/IP (IPv4, IPv6, IPsec), HTTP/HTTPS, IPP/IPP-SSL, FTP/FTPS, SNMPv3, SMTP/SMTP-SSL, POP3/POP3-SSL, LDAP/LDAP-SSL, 802.1x for Windows and Unix.
- Network and Data Security: Includes IP/MAC address filtering, protocol filtering, port control, TLS Encryption, Kerberos, Active Directory integration, AES 256-bit data encryption, data overwrite (up to 10 times), US Department of Defense data wipe standard DoD 5220.22-M and End-of-Lease feature
- Firmware Management: Firmware updated by USB drive, FTP, Web page or SRDM
- Device Setup: Web-based management with user/admin level login
- Service/Functions: Remote Front Panel, access to service logs, and click counts
- Accessibility Features: Free stop tilting front panel, adjustment of key touch sound and speed, concave key, document feeder-free stop, job programs, remote front panel, universal grip for optional paper trays, and disable screen timeout
- Environmental Standards: Blue Angel, European RoHS, and REACH
- Power: 120 V, 60Hz, 12A
- Power Consumption: 1.44 kW
- PDL: Standard PCL 5c, 6, Adobe PostScript 3
- Print Drivers Windows Server® 2008, Windows Server 2008 x64, Windows
- Server 2012 x64, Windows 7, Windows 7 x64, Windows 8.1,
- Windows 8.1 x64, Windows 10, Windows 10 x64, Windows
- Server 2012 x64, Windows Server 2016 x64, MAC OS X®
- (including 10.6 to 10.14)
- Mobile Printing AirPrint, Android printing framework (Sharp Print Service
- Plugin), Sharpdesk Mobile 3
- Print Features: Auto configuration, serverless print release, bar code font printing, carbon copy print, chapter inserts, confidential print, custom image registration, different cover page/last page/other page, document control, document filing, duplex printing, electronic sorting, form overlay, hidden pattern print, image rotation, image stamp, image type, job retention, layout print, margin shift, network tandem print, N-up printing, page interleave, pamphlet style, proof print, print and send, stapling, toner save mode, transparency inserts, tray status, user authentication, watermarks, and zoom print.
- Direct Printing File Formats: TIFF, JPEG, PCL, PRN, TXT, PDF, Encrypted PDF, Compact PDF, PostScript, DOCX, XLSX, PPTX (optional for MX-C303WH). Methods: FTP, SMB, Web page, Email, and USB memory. PDF file formats support the Adobe Embedded Print Engine USB, Web page, Email, and SMB.
- Resident Fonts: 80 outline fonts (PCL), 139 fonts (PS)
- Interface: RJ-45 Ethernet 10/100/1000 Base-T, USB 2.0, Wireless
- Operating Systems and Environments: Server2008, Server2008x64, Windows7, Windows7x64, Server2012, Windows8.1, Windows8.1x64, Windows10, Windows10x64, Server2016, Mac OSX (10.6-10.14)
- Printing Protocols: LPR, IPP, IPPS, PAP, Raw TCP (port 9100), FTP, POP3, HTTP, LPD, and LPR for Unix
- Scan Modes Standard: color, monochrome, grayscale
- Max. Original Size: 8½ x 14 inch
- Optical Resolution: 600 dpi
- Output Modes: 600 dpi, 400 dpi, 300 dpi, 200 dpi, 150 dpi, 100 dpi
- Image Compression: Monochrome Scanning: Uncompressed, G3 (MH), G4 (MR/MMR)
- Color/Grayscale: JPEG (high, middle, low) Compact PDF, Black
- Letter Emphasis, Internet Fax mode: MH/MMR
- Image Formats: Monochrome: TIFF, PDF, PDF/A, Encrypted PDF, XPS, Searchable PDF, DOCX, XLSX, PPTX, TXT, UTF-8, and RTF (optional for MX-C303WH). Color/Grayscale: TIFF, JPEG, PDF, PDF/A, Compact PDF, Encrypted PDF, XPS, Searchable PDF, DOCX, XLSX, PPTX, TXT, UTF-8, and RTF (optional for MX-C303WH) Internet Fax: TIFF-FX, TIFF-F, TIFF-S, TIFF-C
- Scan Destinations: Email, Desktop, FTP, Folder (SMB), USB, Super G3 fax,
- Internet fax (option)
- One-Touch Destinations: Up to 2,000 (combined scan destinations)
- Group Destinations: Up to 500
- Programs: 48 (combined)
- Max. Jobs: Up to 100
- Enhanced Email Integration: Gmail connector, Exchange connector
- Software: Sharpdesk desktop personal document management software, Network Scanner tool, Sharpdesk Mobile (download)
- Communication Line: Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN)
- Transmission Mode: Super G3, G3
- Modem Speed: Maximum 33.6 KBPS with auto fallback
- Compression: JBIG, MMR, MR, MH
- Scanning Method: Sheetfed or manual feed from platen glass
- Transmit Resolution: 400 x 400 dpi (ultra-fine), 200 x 400 dpi (super-fine), 200 x 200 dpi (fine), 200 x 100 (standard)
- Halftones: 256 levels
- Transmit Speed: 2 seconds per page in Super G3/JBIG mode.
- Auto Dialing: Up to 1,000 destinations (combined)
- Group Dialing: Up to 500 groups
- Inbound Fax Routing: To email address, FTP, or SMB using Transmit Terminal Identification (TTI). The Document Administration function can send blind copies of transmissions and receptions to an administrator email address, FTP, or SMB location.
- Max. Original Length: Up to 19.5"
- Programs: 48 (combined)
- Memory: 1 GB (shared)
- Features: Transaction Reports, Activity Reports, PC Fax, F-Code communication, Memory Transmission, Quick On-line Transmission, Inbound Fax Routing, Anti-junk Fax Reception, Secure Fax Release, Out-of-Paper Memory Reception, Auto Redial, Auto Exposure, Chain Dialing, Polling Reception, Duplex Reception and ITU-T.37 Internet Fax Option.
First Copy Time (in seconds)
Optional Equipment
- MX-DS22N - High Stand
- MX-DS23N - Low Stand
- MX-XB19 - Anti-Tip Kit
- MX-CS14N - 600-sheet Paper Feed Unit
- MX-FWX1L - Internet Fax Kit
- MX-PF10 - Bar Code Font Kit
- DVENDFSV - Generic Vendor Interface Kit
- MX-FR61U - Data Security Kit
- MX-EB20L - OCR Expansion Kit (MX-C303WH)
- MX-PU10L - Direct Print Expansion Kit (MX-C303WH)
- MX-EB19L - Compact PDF Kit (MX-C303WH)
- MX-AMX1L - Application Integration Module (MX-C303WH)
- MX-AMX2L - Application Communication Module (MX-C303WH)
- MX-AMX3L - External Account Module (MX-C303WH)
Supplies
- MX-C30NTB - Black Toner Cartridge
- MX-C30NTC - Cyan Toner Cartridge
- MX-C30NTM - Magenta Toner Cartridge
- MX-C30NTY - Yellow Toner Cartridge
- MX-C32NVB - Black Developer
- MX-C32NVC - Cyan Developer
- MX-C32NVM - Magenta Developer
- MX-C32NVY - Yellow D
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