Sharp MX-C428P Color Printer

Designed with speed and flexibility in mind 

Built to fulfill the needs of today’s hybrid work styles.  

The MX-C428P desktop color printer delivers crisp, high-quality output with exceptional ease of use. This compact printer provides customers with an intuitive user experience and the confidence of knowing their jobs will come out right the first time, every time. Enhanced with improved Trusted Platform Module (TPM) security (optional), add-on applications and an improved user interface, the MX-C428P gives customers the latest in printing technology.

A compact design with advanced workflow features.

•  Printing speeds of up to 42 pages per minute.

•  Intuitive 4.3" (diagonal) color touchscreen offers print preview menu to ensure documents are printed with precision.

•  Supports letter and legal size paper as well as envelopes and labels through the standard paper drawer and bypass tray.

•  Compact design easily fits into small spaces in desktop or console configurations. 

•  Offers up to five paper sources with available 2,001-sheet maximum paper capacity. 

•  Supports popular mobile technologies, to enable users to easily print files from smartphones, tablets and notebook computers.

•  Supports printing from Microsoft® Word, Excel®, or PowerPoint® directly from a mobile device, USB drive, or file server.

•  Convenient front-facing USB port provides easy access for direct printing from flash drives and thumb drives.

• True 1,200 x 1,200 dpi resolution. 

•  Standard PCL® 6 and PostScript® 3™ compatible printing delivers clear, crisp professional output.

•  1-sheet bypass tray for envelopes, labels and specialty media. Optional 100-sheet bypass tray using duo paper tray.

Ease of Use  4.3" (diagonal) touchscreen display offers a user-friendly graphical interface and 

provides quick access to print settings, a user guide, print preview and more.

Productivity  High quality, professional output at up to 42 pages per minute, plus available 

wireless connectivity (optional) enables easy access from mobile devices such as notebook 

computers, tablets and smartphones. 

Workspace Friendly  Integrates seamlessly with today’s complex network environments by 

supporting the latest office technologies and security protocols. Sharp utilizes system updates to 

ensure your device remains compatible and secure with the latest technology for years to come. 

Easy-to-use 4.3" touchscreen with tablet style menu. Front USB port for easy direct printing from 

memory devices.

Main Specifications 

MX-C428P Base model includes auto duplexing, PCL® 6 and PostScript® 3™ compatible printing systems, 1 x 250-sheet paper drawer, 1-sheet bypass tray. Imaging kits and starter toner included. 

Type Desktop color printer

Display 4.3" (diagonal) color LCD touchscreen

Output Size Min. 5½" x 8½", Max. 8½" x 14" 

Print Speed 42 ppm

First Print Time Color: 6.7 

(in seconds)* Monochrome: 6.5

Paper Capacity Standard: 251 sheets/Maximum: 2,001 sheets

Paper Feed Standard: 250-sheet paper drawer and 1-sheet bypass tray (letter/ System legal/statement/envelope/label size). Optional: (1) 650-sheet duo drawer (550-sheet + 100-sheet bypass), (2) 550-sheet paper drawer (letter/legal/statement size/labels). 

Paper Weights and Types Standard and optional paper drawers: Plain paper 16-24 lb. bond, Heavy paper 28 lb. bond - 80 lb. cover. Other paper types include plain, recycled, letterhead, preprinted, color, gloss, cardstock, 16-28 lb. envelopes and 58 lb. bond labels. Bypass tray: 16-20 lb. bond (thin paper), 20-24 lb. bond (plain paper), 24lb. bond, 65 lb. cover (heavy paper), 20-24 lb. bond, cardstock and envelopes.

Duplexing Standard automatic duplex printing 

CPU 1.0 GHz multi-processor design

Interface* 

RJ-45 Ethernet (10/100/1000 Base-T), USB 2.0: 2 host, high speed ports, (front), wireless LAN optional (802.11 b/g/n) 

Printer Memory Standard: 1GB/Maximum: 1 GB

Account Control Supports user-number authentication

Firmware Management

Flash ROM with local (USB), network update capability and firmware update 1 to N

Device Setup Web-based management/cloning with user/administrator level login Service/Functions Remote access to service logs and click counts

Accessibility Section 508, support of voice guidance, touchscreen gestures Features for initiating Voice Guidance and adjusting volume to allow users control of device functionality, headphone jack. 

Environmental ENERGY STAR Program Ver. 3.2, Blue Angel 

Standards  

Power 100-127V AC, 60 Hz

Output Tray Capacity Exit Tray (Main): 170 sheets 

Power Consumption 0.52 kWh per week

Weight Approx. 45 lbs

Dimensions Approx. 17.9" (w) x 16.6" (d) x 12.5" (h) 

PDL Standard PCL 6, PostScript 3 compatible 

Resolution 1,200 x 1,200 dpi

Print Drivers 

Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2022, Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 11, Mac OS 10.15, 11, 12, 13, Linux®

Features 

Duplex printing, driver delivery functions, toner save mode, electronic sorting, fit-to-page mode

Direct Printing BMP, DCX, DOC/DOCX, GIF, JPEG, PCX, PDF, PNG, PPT/PPTX, TIFF, XLS/XLSX, XPS.

Methods: FTP, SMB, Web page, Email and USB 

Direct Print Methods FTP, USB memory and web page 

Resident Fonts 94 outline fonts (PCL), 163 fonts (PS) 

Network Interface* 

Ethernet, 10/100 Base-TX, USB 2.0, optional wireless, 10Base-T, 

100Base-T, 1000Base-T

Operating Systems 

Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2022, Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 11, Mac OS 10.15, 11, 12, 13, Linux® 

Network Protocols 

TCP/IP (IPv4, IPv6, TCP X, UDP X, IPSEC w/ IPv4 X, IPSEC w/  IPv6 X, ICMP X, IGMP X)

Printing Protocols LPR, IPP, Raw TCP (port 9100) and FTP 

Network Security 

Includes IP address filtering, TLS encryption, Kerberos, Trusted Platform Module (TPM) optional 

Mobile Printing Airprint®

* May vary depending on product configuration, machine settings and operating and/or environmental conditions.