Sharp MX-C507F — features, specifications, performance and business use

The Sharp MX-C507F is a compact A4 colour multifunction document system designed for busy workgroups and small-to-medium offices that want high-speed colour output, full scanning/copying/faxing capability and enterprise-class security in a desktop footprint. It’s billed as a “desktop” MFP but borrows many features you’d expect from larger floor models: a responsive 7-inch touchscreen, flexible paper handling up to several thousand sheets with optional trays, fast duplex scanning and a 1200-dpi print engine for sharp office documents. These attributes make the MX-C507F a strong candidate where speed, manageability and security matter more than A3 or production finishing features.

Design and build — small footprint, big productivity

Physically the MX-C507F is a thoughtfully compact device that’s aimed at placement on or beside a workgroup desk rather than in a dedicated copy room. The control surface is a 7-inch colour LCD touchscreen with an Easy-UI mode for one-touch jobs and simplified workflows, reducing training time for casual users. The chassis includes a standard 550-sheet main cassette plus a 100-sheet multipurpose bypass (650 sheets total), and the system can be expanded with up to three optional 550-sheet drawers to reach a maximum capacity of 2,300 sheets — helpful when consolidating departmental printing onto a single device. 

The MX-C507F’s industrial design emphasises reliability and accessibility: toner and maintenance parts are front-accessible, the paper trays are robust for mixed media, and the device’s weight and footprint are moderate for its performance class, making it easy to site in branch offices or tight workspaces. 

Headline features — what makes it stand out

• High speed for A4 colour and mono: The MX-C507F delivers up to 50 pages per minute (A4/letter depending on regional spec) for both colour and black-and-white workflows in its top configuration — a real boost for multi-user teams. 

• Sharp print quality: Native print resolution is rated up to 1,200 × 1,200 dpi equivalent, which produces crisp text and well-defined graphics suitable for client handouts, proposals and in-house marketing materials. 

• Robust scanning: The standard 50-sheet reversing single-pass feeder (RSPF) scans at high speed (up to ~56 opm depending on mode) and supports OCR for searchable PDFs and direct Office file conversion. 

• Enterprise connectivity & mobile printing: Standard Gigabit Ethernet, USB host, optional wireless and native support for mobile printing and cloud connectors let teams print from laptops, phones and the cloud with few friction points. 

• Security & manageability: The MX-C507F includes user authentication, HDD-based secure storage (500 GB HDD), data encryption/overwrite options and port-filtering — a layered approach that helps organisations meet compliance and audit requirements. 

Detailed specifications (procurement-ready)

Below are the practical, commonly-requested specs that procurement and IT teams will check:

• Model: Sharp MX-C507F (also sold alongside MX-C407F and MX-C507P variants). 

• Functions: Print / Copy / Network print / Network scan / Fax / File. 

• Print speed: Up to 50 ppm (letter) / around 47–50 ppm A4 (region/measurement standard dependent). 

• Print resolution: Up to 1,200 × 1,200 dpi equivalent for crisp office output. 

• First-page time: Colour and B/W first-copy times typically in the single-digit seconds (roughly 6–7 sec in many modes). 

• Standard paper capacity: 650 sheets (1 × 550-sheet cassette + 100-sheet multipurpose bypass). Maximum: up to 2,300 sheets with optional trays. 

• ADF: 50-sheet RSPF (reversing single pass feeder). Scan speed up to ~56 opm (one-sided) depending on mode. 

• Memory / HDD: 2 GB (min) / up to 4 GB memory configurations; 500 GB HDD standard for job storage and secure printing. 

• Supported media: Plain paper, heavy stock, envelopes, pre-printed and recycled; paper weight support varies by tray (typically 60–218 g/m² in many regional specs). 

• Interfaces: Gigabit Ethernet, USB 2.0 host/device, optional Wi-Fi; supports PCL6 and PostScript printing languages. 

• Dimensions / weight / power: Roughly 505 × 533 × 648 mm / ~45 kg depending on configuration and market; power draw varies with local voltage and energy-save settings. 

(Always verify the exact SKU and regional datasheet before purchase — Sharp publishes small variations across markets for speed, paper sizes and optional features.) 

Print and copy performance — how it behaves day to day

In a typical office environment the MX-C507F is experienced as snappy and consistent. The high ppm rating means users rarely wait for multi-page reports, and the device’s processing power (sufficient RAM and an HDD) helps it handle complex PDF jobs or files with mixed graphic content without slowing other queued jobs. Text reproduction is crisp and reliable — critical for proposals, invoices and legal documents — while charts and corporate templates reproduce with solid colour fidelity appropriate for internal and external distribution.

Copy workflows are equally efficient: the first-copy times are low enough that single-sheet copy tasks feel instant, and multi-copy jobs complete quickly thanks to the combination of engine speed and optional finishing accessories (stapling/inner finisher choices where supported). For teams that run frequent short print runs and occasional higher-volume batches, this MFP keeps queues moving with minimal operator frustration. 

Scanning, OCR and document workflows

The MX-C507F’s 50-sheet RSPF supports duplex capture and includes OCR functionality that converts scanned pages to searchable PDFs and editable Office documents. Sharp bundles scanning workflows that let you route documents directly to email, SMB/FTP shares and cloud services; the embedded software also supports one-touch job profiles so receptionists and non-technical staff can capture and route documents reliably. Scanning throughput—measured in images per minute—makes this machine suitable for departmental digitisation tasks rather than heavy production capture. 

For organisations using document management systems, the device’s TWAIN/ WIA and network scan features integrate cleanly with common ECM platforms and capture software, reducing manual handling and accelerating automated indexing tasks. 

Connectivity, security and fleet management

Sharp positions the MX-C507F as a managed-fleet device. It supports standard enterprise network protocols (IPv4/IPv6, SNMP) and print languages (PCL6, PostScript), and integrates with common fleet-management tools to monitor meter reads, toner levels and device health. Mobile printing and cloud connectors make it straightforward for distributed teams to print from phones or remote locations. 

Security is comprehensive and layered: user authentication and access control limit who can print or access stored jobs; HDD encryption and overwrite protect data at rest; TLS/SSL and port filtering protect data in transit; and administrator controls enable IT to lock down features or apply usage quotas. For regulated industries or environments with sensitive documents this suite helps meet internal compliance needs — although IT teams should still apply network segmentation, strong credentials and timely firmware updates as part of broader security practices. 

Consumables, maintenance and total cost of ownership

Consumables for the MX-C507F follow the usual four-toner CMYK model plus periodic maintenance kits (drum, fuser, rollers). Large-yield toner options and bundled starter supplies help get deployments started; however, total cost of ownership (TCO) should include toner yields, expected monthly volumes, possible replacement of imaging parts and a service contract if uptime is critical. Sharp’s managed service programs and reseller contracts can simplify budgeting by covering parts, labour and periodic maintenance. When modelling TCO, compare per-page costs from genuine Sharp toners versus third-party options and factor in energy savings from the device’s sleep modes. 

Who should buy the MX-C507F? use cases and fit

The MX-C507F is a good fit in several scenarios:

• Busy workgroups and small offices that need fast colour and mono printing without upgrading to A3 devices. Its speed and paper capacity options reduce bottlenecks for shared teams. 

• Departments requiring secure print and scan workflows (HR, legal, finance) — the HDD, authentication and encryption options help protect sensitive documents.

• Branch locations and satellite offices where compact footprint and optional wireless support mean you can deliver enterprise capabilities without floor-standing equipment.

• Organisations standardising a managed fleet — the device’s network management compatibility simplifies monitoring across multiple sites. 

It’s less suitable for shops that need A3 printing, heavy in-device finishing (complex booklet production) or very high production volumes measured in tens of thousands of sheets per month — larger enterprise MFDs or production printers would be more appropriate there.

Pros & cons — quick summary

Pros

• Strong A4 colour and mono throughput (up to 50 ppm) in a compact chassis.

• Expandable paper capacity (650 std → 2,300 max) for flexible departmental deployments. 

• Robust security and HDD-based job handling for regulated environments. 

• Responsive 7-inch touchscreen with simplified workflows and cloud/mobile printing support. 

Cons

• A4 only — not a replacement for A3 or heavy finishing workflows.

• TCO depends heavily on colour usage and regional consumable pricing; evaluate expected colour/mono mix and service costs before committing. 

Final thoughts

The Sharp MX-C507F sits in a sweet spot for organisations that need enterprise-grade security, fast A4 colour output and reliable departmental scanning without the footprint of larger machines. It blends practical expandability, mobile/cloud readiness and a user-friendly interface with the robustness IT teams expect from Sharp — making it a strong choice for finance, HR, branch offices and other teams where speed, security and manageability outweigh the need for A3 or advanced finishing. If you’d like, I can convert this into a one-page procurement spec sheet tailored to your country/SKU or produce a side-by-side comparison with two competing A4 MFPs (Canon/HP) including a sample cost-per-page model.