Sharp UX-CD600 2-Line Fax Communication Center with Corded and Cordless Phones and Answering Machine

The UX-CD600 is an expandable "2-Line" Communications Center that offers features that will integrate your home or office communications. This model provides a plain paper fax, copier, 2-line digital 2.4 GHz cordless phone, corded phone, and a digital answering system with 8 private voice mailboxes. The expandable 2-line system lets the user add up to 7 additional cordless 2.4 GHz handsets. Additionally, the new auto attendant feature automatically answers, screens & transfers calls, freeing up your time for business.

Consolidation is the name of the game with the Sharp UX-CD600 communications center. The center has a fax machine, copying capabilities, a two-line multi-user expandable cordless phone system, and built-in answering machine--all your communication needs rolled into one.

The fax machine has a 14,400 bps (approximately 6 seconds per page) modem speed and a 448 KB memory, which stores up to 24 pages of incoming faxes. A paper input of up to 50 pages is accompanied by a 10-page automatic document feeder, which can handle documents up to legal size. The copier is capable of making up to 99 copies at a time, with resolutions of up 392 lines/inch.

A corded phone is included on the base. A cordless handset and remote charger base (to which you can add up to seven, for a total of eight) can be placed anywhere you have an AC outlet. This 2.4 GHz phone utilizes digital spread spectrum technology to deliver a clear, easily intelligible signal and increased range. You get up to 8 hours of talk time (up to 2 days on standby), and a low-battery indicator lets you know when you need to return the phone to its cradle for recharging.

The UX-CD600 supports caller ID with call waiting (requires subscription through your phone company) and comes with a digital duplex speakerphone on the base for hands-free communication. The built-in answering machine has up to 20 minutes of recording time and eight separate mailboxes, so you can assign a different one to everyone in the house. Sharp provides a limited 90-day warranty on both parts and labor.

What's in the Box
Base unit, corded handset, coiled handset cord, one cordless handset with charging cradle, paper tray, paper tray extension, user's manual, sample roll of film, two telephone line cords, battery pack, AC adapter

1 FAX BLAST UPDATE - returned this item
I was just about to order this based on FAX BLAST's review, when I checked his other review, which states that he returned THIS ITEM because it seemed like a toy. Thought this update would give fuller picture.

2 Great machine except for two setbacks.
I have been searching for a fax machine such as this for a decade. Small, lightweight and loaded with features. From the moment I opened the box I was in love with the UXCD600. The handset was sleek, the functions and features were awsome, and the menus were very user friendly. Setup was a breeze and I rarely had to reference the manual.

The handset also gets great range. I was about 200 feet from my home and it was still a clear and connected conversation.

I would have rated this machine a 5 star, however it has one feature that I do not particularly enjoy. When you receive a fax (unlike most fax machines) the faxes are received face down in the document tray. Many times passing by the machine I didnt notice I had a fax until I turn over the sheets of paper to read the documents. I dont know if this was an oversight on Sharp's part, but it sucks. I've had many fax machines prior and all the faxes are received with the documents side facing up in the tray.

The other setback is that the paper tray only holds 50 sheets of paper. Pretty low compared to some other units I have used.

Overall good machine. If I could do it over again, I would have still purchased this unit.