Sharp FO-4400 Plain Paper Laser Facsimile Machine 120V 60Hz Document System

Sharp FO-4400 Plain Paper Laser Facsimile Machine 120V 60Hz Document System

The Sharp FO-4400 is a full-featured plain paper laser facsimile machine designed for demanding office environments. Unlike thermal-paper fax machines, the FO-4400 uses a laser print engine to produce sharp, permanent output on standard plain paper — eliminating the need for special thermal rolls. The machine features a large one-touch and speed-dial keypad, an LCD display panel, multiple resolution modes (Standard, Fine, and Super-Fine), and an automatic document feeder for unattended multi-page transmission.

Specifications & What's Included

• Make: Sharp Corporation
• Model: FO-4400
• Type: Plain Paper Laser Facsimile Machine (Document Communication System)
• Voltage: 120V AC
• Frequency: 60Hz
• Power Consumption: 760W
• Current Rating: 7.6A
• Print Technology: Laser
• Paper Type: Plain Paper
• Resolution Modes: Standard, Fine, Super-Fine (selectable via front panel)
• Front panel: LCD display, one-touch dial keys, alphanumeric speed-dial keys, numeric keypad, resolution selectors, COPY/HELP, START/ENTER, STOP controls
• Status indicators: Toner Cartridge, Drum Cartridge, Paper Supply, Alarm Guide
• Document feeder and multi-tray paper handling visible
• FCC Registration: APYFA 06B1004BC (complies with FCC Part 68)
• Ringer Equivalence (US): 0.6B
• IC Registration (Canada): 548B-IC0001BC; Ringer Equivalence: 0.4
• Certifications: UL Listed (I.T.E., 9K11), FCC Part 68
• Country of Manufacture: Thailand
• Form Factor: Desktop

Applications

The Sharp FO-4400 belongs to Sharp's Document Communication System line of plain paper laser fax machines, aimed at mid-to-large office environments that send and receive high volumes of faxes and need archive-quality plain paper output. Plain paper laser fax machines like this one became the professional standard during the 1990s and into the 2000s, replacing earlier thermal-roll machines in offices where permanent, readable output was essential — particularly in legal, medical, real estate, and corporate settings. The FO-4400's multi-tray paper handling and automatic document feeder made it suitable for unattended overnight fax reception. Units like this are still sought by businesses operating legacy fax-dependent workflows, as well as by those in industries — such as healthcare and legal — where fax remains a required communication channel. It can also serve as a standalone laser copier for light-duty office copying.