Specifications

The device's Home screen is completely customizable, with administrators able to customize up to 70 keys based
on
users' needs. A real-time scan preview allows users to view, rotate, move and delete pages, all with
a fingertip. The intui-
tive driver includes point-and-click paper source and output destination selection, unlimited user settings for quick pro-
gramming, and ghosting out of features not available due to current selections.
"Sharp is proud to have our new high-volume color MEP recognized by BLI as best in class," said Mike Marusic, senior
vice president, Sharp Electronics Corporation. "The MX-7040N has earned high marks for its outstanding color-consistent
output, while Sharp's unique triple air-feed technology and advanced finishing features make the device ideal for the most
challenging departmental, print-for-pay and print-on-demand environments. Being recognized by a leading industry orga-
nization like BLI truly validates Sharp's position in the light-production space and is a tribute to the world-class products
we provide."
With a base price of $32,500, the Sharp MX-7040N is highly recommended by BLI for an average optimum monthly
volume of 60,000 impressions.
About BLI Pick Awards
Twice a year with its "Pick" awards, DLI gives special recognition in each category to those products that provided the
most outstanding performances in BLI's exhaustive lab tests.
BLI's awards stand alone in that they are based on a rigorous battery of lab tests that takes approximately two months to
complete. The evaluation includes an extensive durability test, during a portion of which each unit is run at the manufac-
turers maximum duty cycle. BLI's durability test is unique among office product evaluations and uniquely qualifies BLI to
assess reliability, a critical factor for buyers and IT directors.
Other performance attributes evaluated include ease of use, media handling, productivity and value, among others. Each
product that successfully passes BLI's lab test earns BLI's "Recommended" or "Highly Recommended" seal and a BLI
"Certificate of Reliability" and the best performers qualify as "Pick" award contenders, Consequently, BLI "Pick" awards
are hard-earned awards that buyers and IT directors can trust to better guide them in their acquisition decisions.
Summer 2013 Pick Award
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