Sharp MX-7000N Manual page 5

Introduction
Sharp Open Systems Architecture
Sharp's Open Systems Architecture (Sharp OSA) is based on Microsoft
.NET environment, one of the popular building block frameworks for software
developers today. It allows independent software vendors (ISV), dealers, and
end users to develop specific applications that can be run through the touch
screen of the MFP.
The benefits of this Sharp OSA are multiple:
• The cost of implementing software applications is lower due to the reduction
in hardware components.
• The more efficient end-user experience delivers productivity benefits.
• Workflow processes can be streamlined in a single step.
Sharp stresses that its Sharp OSA will be user-friendly, allowing dealers and
end users—not just the software giants with large development budgets and
unlimited IT resources—to take advantage of the architecture.
This is so important as small- and medium-sized customers look for some-
thing more than a solution out of a box but do not want to spend exorbitant
amounts for special software. With Sharp OSA, dealers can give buyers the
customized and special treatment they desire without the pricey solution.
BERTL has already been privy to beta-level demonstrations of a multitude
of software applications running on Sharp OSA including cost control, scan
middleware routing, and document management applications. The Sharp OSA
is currently available for the MX series through local dealerships.
The Sharp MX-7000N comes with an expansive list of features with multiple
improvements and enhancements:
• A customisable user profile on the control panel that users can choose from up to
eight user workgroups
• Open Systems Architecture (OSA) to maximise small- to mid-sized companies busi-
ness flows and customisation
• Expansive Pantone colour palette enhancement for more customized colour selec-
tion
• Support of heavy card stock and the ability to apply it to all paper trays, bypass tray
and document feeder
• An optional post-printing insertion process to set up professional presentation
materials.
• The ability to change colour toners on the fly
• Dual large-capacity black toners supplied and the ability to change toner
while printing.
At first, a user may find that the Sharp's MX-7000N looks and feels similar to
the other products in the MX series. However, it's larger and faster, much more
powerful, and has a number of improved features including a larger colour
touch screen. The device has earned BERTL's Five-Star Exceptional rating.
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