SHARP DM-4551 Copier

SHARP Updated: 2007-10-30
SHARP DM-4551 Copier

Introducing the Sharp DM-4451 multi-tasking document system offering best-in-class functionality and exceptional reliability. With features such as advanced network printing and scanning, PC fax functionality, and industry-leading document and network security, the 45-ppm DM series maximizes productivity and streamlines your document workflow. Additionally, these new workgroup MFPs offer versatile document handling and finishing features as well as the flexibility to make it easy for businesses to adopt a secure workflow that meets the needs of today and tomorrow.

Features

High Performance Features

* Advanced 50-sheet Duplexing Single Pass Document Feeder (DSPF) with Scan2 technology scans both sides of a document in a single, straight pass. This feature improves efficiency, reduces scanning time, and helps maintain the integrity of your original documents.
* Powerful 200 MHz multitasking engine controller enhances multifunction capabilities for Copy, Print, Scan, and Fax operations.
* Standard 5 GB hard disk drive offers heightened performance and processing power.
* Advanced finishing with the optional Two-Tray Finisher or the Saddle-Stitch Finisher, which delivers a wide range of capabilities including 3-position stapling, center folding, 50-sheet stapling capacity and more.
* Standard auto duplex copying and printing
* Additional features include security-enabled NIC card to restrict user access, job retention for confidential printing/draft print, department control and more.

Powerful Network Scan, Fax and Distribution Capabilities

* Built-in ImageSEND network scanning enables sharing of documents across and outside the network, allowing for a fast, efficient, digital workflow.
* Sharp’s innovative Scan2 Technology increases productivity, enhances reliability and preserves document integrity with high-speed scanning of both sides of an original in a single pass.
* Scanned documents can be sent directly from the control panel to six different destinations: Send to Desktop, Send to E-mail, Send to FTP, Send to Group, Send to fax and Send to i-Fax.
* Gain quick access to recipient’s addresses with Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP), which automatically searches and displays a list of matching names from the first, few characters of the address.
* Instantly fax documents directly from the desktop with Super G3 Fax Expansion Kit and innovative PC-fax driver.
* Other timesaving fax features with the Super G3 Fax Expansion Kit (and Network Scanning Expansion Kit) include single-pass duplex transmission and sequential broadcasting up to 300 destinations.

Keep Information Safe and Secure
Sharp’s layered security strategy is designed to help offices meet regulatory requirements, such as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), Gramm Leach Bliley Act (GLB), and Sarbanes-Oxley Act.

* Restrict walk-up access to the machine with the Auditing mode, which requires users to enter a five-digit pin code before any features of the machine can be accessed. Up to 100 auditing codes can be enabled (can also be enabled for printing).
* Confidential Print feature requires users to enter a 5-digit PIN code to release and print documents.
* User access on the network can be verified before any scan operation is performed with User Authentication.
* Restrict network access with the Security-Enabled Network Interface Card.
* Data Security Kit provides enhanced security by protecting data in the IMAGER’s memory with AES 128-bit encryption. Overwrite feature can clear memory by overwriting encrypted data.

User-friendly Software Expedites Workflow

* Administration Utility Suite provides a collection of easy-to-use software that simplifies installation, monitoring and use.
* Print Status Monitor lets network users view printer conditions, including paper levels, toner and more.
* IT managers can easily install and configure printers on the network and monitor networked SNMP-compliant printers by using the Printer Administration Utility.
* Remote E-Mail Diagnostics automatically alerts IT managers, key operators and authorized Sharp resellers with information about the DM's status.
* Users and administrators have advanced web-based management capabilities with the DM home page.

Specifications
Configurations: N models – Copy and Network Printing standard / S models – Copy, Network Printing, and Network Scanning standard / F models - Copy, Network Printing, Network Scanning, and Super G3 fax standard
Type: Console, modular digital document system
Functions: Copy, print, network print, network scan, and fax1
Copy System: Dry electrostatic transfer system
Exposure Source: Xenon lamp
Photoconductor: OPC
Developer Type: Dual component / magnetic brush development
Fusing System: Heat roller