FO-DC500 | Faxes

Sharp

Designed for the growing business, the FO-DC500 Document Communication System is a 16-PPM MFP solution, which offers Super G3 fax technology, a large tilting LCD display, 8 MB standard flash memory and more. The modular design of the FO-DC500 allows you to add multifunction components as your business grows. With options that include web-based management, network scanning and network printing you can be more productive than ever!

Features

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Quick Scan

Scans one page in 1.3 seconds which reduces your time in front of the fax machine on large document transmissions.¹

Quick Dial Access

When sending a fax, the number is dialed immediately even before before the entire document is scanned.

159 Autodialers

Store up to 59 one-touch rapid dial numbers and up to 100 coded speed dial numbers.

20 Personal Auto-dial Phone Books

The machine can store 20 personal auto-dial phone books with up to 75 auto-dial numbers in each. Good for multiple departments using the same machine.

Duplex Scanning

Duplex scan key prompts users to flip over duplex originals when scanning them for fax transmission or copy. Eliminates the need to separate pages at the copier.

Large Tilting Status Display

Ergonomic status display with large LCD screen tilts from 10-65 degrees for easy viewing.

16 Page Per Minute Print Speed

Heavy duty print engine can print received faxes up 16 pages per minute. ²

Flexible network options

The modular design of the FO-DC500 allows it to grow with your business. Options include web-based management, network scanning, and network printing.

Specifications

• Type Desktop Facsimile
• Modem Speed 33.6 Kbps^{1 3}
• Memory Size 8 MB
• Document Size 11" x 39" max / 5" x 5" min
• Automatic Document Feeder 50 Sheets
• Automatic Paper feeding Yes
• Speed Dials/Rapid Dials 100 speed dials / 59 Rapid dials
• Copy Yes
• Engine Speed 16 PPM
• Applicable Telephone Line PSTN
• Compatible Yes
• Configuration Desktop
• Compression Scheme MH, MR, MMR, JBIG
• Memory Option 8 MB Flash (Approx. 500 pages¹)
• Scanning Method Sheet feed
• Standard Resolution 200 x 100 DPI
• Fine/Halftone Resolution 200 x 200 DPI
• Superfine Resolution 200 x 400 DPI
• Ultrafine Resolution 400 x 400 DPI
• Printer Resolution 600 x 600 DPI
• Reception Modes Auto/Manual
• Transmission Time Approx. 2 seconds¹
• Broadcast 179 Locations
• Manual Feeding None
• Paper Size 8.5" x 11" / 8.5" x 14"
• Paper Capacity 250 sheets (letter/legal) - Expandable to 750 with optional 500 sheet drawer
• Effective Scanning Width 10.0"
• Effective Recording Width 8.0"
• Telephone Function None
• Halftone (gray scale) 64 shades
• Power Requirements 120vac 60w
• Operating Temperature 50º - 86º F
• Power Consumption 10w standby / 580w max
• ENERGY STAR^® Compliant Yes⁴
• Dimensions 21.5"w x 16.2"d x 13.6"h
• Weight 27.8 lbs.

Optional Network Printing⁵

• Processor Sharp
• Print Speed 16 PPM
• Print Size Letter, legal
• Resolution / Print Quality 600 DPI
• Interface 10 BaseT NIC / RJ45
• Network Operating Systems Microsoft Windows 98, 2000, NT4, XP
• Protocols TCP/IP
• Auto Switching 10/100 BaseT
• Page Description Language PCL6/PCLXL
• Print Driver Support Microsoft Windows 98, 2000, NT4, XP
• Resident Fonts 45 Outline fonts
• Memory 16 MB std / expands to 144 MB

Optional Network Scanning⁵

• Resolution 400 DPI (true optical)
• Data format PDF/TIFF
• Document management software Sharpdesk
• OCR Standard with Network Scanning Kit
• Scan-to-email Standard with Network Scanning Kit
• Scan-to-desktop Standard with Network Scanning Kit
• Scan-to-FTP Standard with Network Scanning Kit

Optional Network Interface Expansion Kit

• Operating System Microsoft Windows 98, 2000, NT4, XP
• Protocols TCP/IP
• Type 10/100 BaseT
• Management Web-based
• Remote Diagnostics RED, FAST system

¹Based on ITU-T test chart #1 at standard resolution.
²Based on pages in memory.
³Actual transmission speed will vary based on line conditions.
⁴As an ENERGY STAR® partner, Sharp has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. ENERGY STAR is a U.S. registered mark.
⁵Requires optional Network Interface Expansion Kit.

Product specifications and design are subject to change without notice.