Regarding power specifications, the machine is capable of accepting a power source supply ranging between 100 and 127 volts of AC. The power source should operate at a frequency of 60 Hz, generating a current of approximately 12 Amps. As for power consumption, the maximum usage is about 1440 watts, with the sleep mode consuming only 13 watts. At the lower power mode, the machine consumes around 185 watts. It is worth noting that the device weighs approximately 262 lbs for the base unit, with some characteristic dimensions.
Sharp MX-3500N Printer Driver Downloads
Driver for Windows
| Filename | Size | Download |
| PCL PS PPD SPLCc XPS Universal Driver for windows 32 bit.zip (Recommended) | 52.88 MB | |
| PCL PS PPD SPLCc XPS Universal Driver for windows 64 bit.zip (Recommended) | 55.84 MB | |
| PC-FAX TWAIN Sharp Status Monitor Driver for windows.zip (Recommended) | 47.70 MB |
Driver for Mac OS
| Filename | Size | Download |
| Driver for Mac OS X 10.14.zip | 10.91 MB | |
| Driver for Mac OS X 10.8 to 10.13.zip | 15.13 MB | |
| Driver for Mac OS X 10.5 to 10.9.zip | 40.96 MB |
Driver for Linux
Linux (32-bit), Linux (64-bit)
| Filename | Size | Download |
| CUPS PPD Driver for Linux.zip | 1.60 MB |
Specifications
The printer’s dimensions are 16 inches in width and 8 inches in depth, with a towering height of up to 16 inches. The Sharp MX-3500N model boasts compatibility with PCL 6 and PCL 5c print languages. For optimal print quality, the printer can achieve a maximum resolution of 1200 dots per inch (dpi). Additionally, this machine accommodates various operating system versions, such as Windows 98, Me, XP, NT 4.0, 2000, Server 2003, and Vista, as well as Unix, Novell NetWare 3.x/4.x/5.x, Mac OS 9.x, and Mac OS X.
The software that is compatible with this printer includes print drivers, a printer status monitor, and a printer administration utility. Additionally, this printer boasts a variety of features, such as continuous and duplex printing, pamphlet and N-up printing, image rotation, and the ability to add different cover pages and last pages. It also offers transparency inserts, tabs, and carbon-copy printing, as well as fit-to-page, poster, and margin shift options. Other features include mirror image printing, the ability to add watermarks and overlays, confidential printing, job priority settings, and confidential batch printing.
The machine has the capability to directly print various filetypes, including PCL, JPEG, TIFF, TXT, PDF, encrypted PDF, and PS. As for the recommended scanning methods, users can choose from FTP, web page, email, and USB memory as their desired destinations. The machine offers multiple connectivity options, such as Ethernet LAN connector, 10/100/BaseT wireless, and USB 2.0 hi-speed port. In addition, standard print protocols like LPR, IPP, PAP, Raw TCP, FTP, and Novell server and printer are supported.