Sharp MX-M1206
Introducing the MX-M1206, a powerful black and white light production print system that delivers end-to-end efficiency for maximum productivity and lower operating costs.
Packed with features that will be appreciated by expert and inexperienced operators alike, such as a 300 sheet DSPF (Duplex Single Pass Feeder) with a scan speed of 240ipm, the MX-M1206 is the perfect choice for busy print rooms and corporate reprographic departments. Featuring Sharp’s award-winning Easy User Interface (UI) all settings are adjustable through the intuitive touchscreen control, bringing effortless ease of use and performance enhancing functionality.
Equipped with Sharp’s advanced production print technology as standard, the MX-M1206 integrates with industry-leading EFI Fiery® print servers. A unique Fiery® gateway mode gives convenient one-touch access to EFI’s market-leading Command WorkStation, with no need to sacrifice space with an additional workstation. Simply touch the dedicated on-screen Fiery® key to toggle between Command WorkStation and Sharp’s fully-featured user interface. In Fiery® gateway mode, any jobs coming into Command WorkStation - and any machine or media adjustments that you want to make - can be handled directly from the control panel. There’s no clutter and no fuss – just instant and effortless control from start to finish.
Engineered for fast and cost-efficient, high-volume printing, copying and scanning, the MX-M1206 leverages the power of Sharp’s production print control technology to satisfy the demands of even the busiest print rooms. Advanced print settings make it easy for the operator to manage paper properties, optimising the processing of special and custom paper media and reducing job interruptions. The prominent status indicator lamp option is designed to keep productivity high, remaining green when everything is okay but turns red if intervention is required. Plus, with the large capacity and bypass trays allow for the for smooth production of a wide variety of professionally finished documents, and there’s a range of extensive finishing options to make life easier.
The large 15.4” control panel swings out, tilts and swivels for optimum comfort, making it easy to view and edit jobs before printing, reducing errors and improving efficiency. For even greater ease of use, the control panel is fully customisable. Users can create their own home pages complete with shortcuts to their favourite and most frequently used features, making control fast and efficient. A keyboard and touchpad are also available as an option.
For seamless efficiency and low operating costs - on its own or integrated with the wider print room environment - the MX-M1206 is the perfect choice.
Key features
- High volume light production printer
- Pages per minute: 120 B/W
- Paper capacity: Std 3100 Max 13500
- Powerful & durable, Fiery® ready production print system that delivers end-to-end efficiency for maximum productivity & lower operating costs
- Large, fully adjustable 15.4” tiltable touchscreen featuring Sharp’s award-winning Easy User Interface (UI)
- Extensive finishing options including, GBC inline punching and Plockmatic inline finishing, with SRA3 compatibility for professional in-house document production
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Sharp MX-M1206
The MX-M1206 is a powerful black and white light production printer that delivers end-to-end efficiency for maximum productivity and lower operating costs.
| Function | Print, Copy, Scan, File |
| Colour or Black & White | Black & White |
| Engine speed: A4 B/W (ppm) | 120 |
| Engine speed: SRA3 B/W (ppm) | 54 |
| Paper weight: Min. (g/m²) | 52 |
| Paper weight: Max. (g/m²) | 300 |
| Paper capacity: Std. (sheets) | 3100 |
| Paper capacity: Max. (sheets) | 13500 |
| Warm-up time (sec.) | 200 |
| Memory general: Max. (GB) | 6 |
| Storage: Std. | HDD |
| HDD capacity: Std. (GB) | 1000 |
| Duplex | Std. |
| Power requirements: frequency min. (Hz) | 50 |
| Power requirements: frequency max. (Hz) | 60 |
| Power Requirements: voltage min. (V) | 220 |
| Power Requirements: voltage max. (V) | 240 |
| Power consumption (kW) | 299 |
| Weight (kg) | 276 |
| Network printer | Std. |
| Resolution (dpi) | 1200 x 1200 |
| Enhanced resolution (dpi) | 1200 x 1200 |
| Interface: Std. | USB 2.0, 10Base-T, 100Base-TX, 1000Base-T |
| Supported OS: Std. | Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012R2, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019, Mac OS X 10.8, Mac OS X 10.9, Mac OS X 10.10, Mac OS X 10.11, Mac OS X 10.12, Mac OS X 10.13, Mac OS X 10.14, Mac OS X 10.15, Mac OS X 11 |
| Network protocols | TCP/IP |
| Printing protocols | LPR, Raw TCP (port 9100), POP3 (e-mail printing), HTTP, Novell Printserver application with NDS and Bindery, FTP for downloading print files, EtherTalk printing, IPP |
| Available Fonts | 80 PCL, 136 PostScript 3 |
| Original paper size: Max. | A3 |
| First copy out time: B/W (sec.) | 3.2 |
| E-sort | Opt. |
| Continuous copy (Max. copies) | 9999 |
| Scan resolution: B/W (dpi) | 600 x 600 |
| Scan resolution: Colour (dpi) | 600 x 600 |
| Print resolution (dpi) | 1200 x 1200 |
| Gradation: B/W (equivalent levels) | 256 |
| Zoom range: Min. (%) | 25 |
| Zoom range: Max. (%) | 400 |
| Preset copy ratios | 10 |
| Network scanner | Std. |
| Scan method | Push scan, Pull scan |
| Push scan resolution (dpi) | 100, 150, 200, 300, 400, 600 |
| Pull scan resolution (dpi) | 100, 150, 200, 300, 400, 600 |
| File formats: Std. | TIFF, PDF, PDF/A-1b, Encrypted PDF, Compact PDF, JPEG, XPS, Searchable PDF, Office Open XML (pptx, xlsx, docx), Text (TXT), Rich Text (RTF) |
| Scan destinations | Desktop, FTP, Email, Network folder, USB |
| Document filing | Std. |
| Stored jobs | Copy, Print, Scan |
| Storage folders | Quick file, Main, Custom |
| Confidential storage | Yes |
| Finishing | Available |
| Output capacity: Max. (sheets) | 4250 |
| Staple capacity: Max. (sheets) | 100 |
| Saddle stitch | Opt. |
| Off-set shifting | Std. |
| Hole punch | Opt. |
| GBC punch | Opt. |
| Inserter | Opt. |
| Folding | Opt. |
| Black (pages at 6% coverage) | 120000 |
Sharp MX-M1206
The MX-M1206 is a powerful black and white light production printer that delivers end-to-end efficiency for maximum productivity and lower operating costs.
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Sharp MX-M1206
The MX-M1206 is a powerful black and white light production printer that delivers end-to-end efficiency for maximum productivity and lower operating costs.