Sharp AR-M237 Multifunctional Black & White Copier

Features Powerful Productivity Quick 23-ppm copy output Standard 100-sheet Reverse auto-document feeder Ease-to-program job build feature can output up to 500 sheets, or 1000 sheets with optional AR-FN5N finisher. 48 MB standard memory, expandable to 1,072 MB Standard 1,100-sheet paper capacity expandable to 2,100 sheets to handle busy workgroups User-friendly animated graphical interface with touch-screen display Administration Utility Suite provides easy-to-use tools and software for simplified installation, monitoring and operation High-Quality Out-of-the-Box PC Printing 1200 x 600 dpi (enhanced) resolution for professional-quality output Host-based print controller utilizing JBIG compression to reduce job file size Standard USB-2.0 interface transfer data up to 40 times faster than USB-1.1 Time-saving features such as N-up printing, fit-to-page, auto-duplexing and sorting Convenient PCL6 Network Printing Option PCL6 Print Controller option with standard imbedded networking for enhanced performance and functionality 64 MB standard memory and 10/100baseT networking for optimum productivity. Carbon copy print mode, cover pages, proof printing and optional form/font downloads save time and outsourcing costs Auditing and job retention features allow print tracking for greater cost accounting Integrated Network Scanning AR-NS2 Network Scanning Kit option transforms the unit into a powerful document distribution system Versatile features include Scan to E-mail, Scan to Desktop, Scan to FTP, and Scan to URL . Scanned documents saved to PDF and TIFF for optimum compatibility Scan destinations can be selected manually through QWERTY keyboard on touch screen or even more efficiently via up to 200 one-touch destinations which can be entered and stored Built-in LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol) enables fast searching of your mail server’s global address book for e-mail destinations For added security, user-level authentication provides ability to restrict network scan access to authorized users Super G3 Fax Functionality The optional Super G3 Fax Module expands unit into a powerful workgroup fax Duplex scanning, F-code communication and ledger-size reception handles virtually every type of fax requirement Broadcasts to up to 200 destinations, stores up to 500 auto-dial numbers LAN fax function lets users transmit documents right from their desktop for added ease and productivity (requires PCL6 controller option) Leading-Edge Security Features Several levels of network and data security to ensure only authorized users can access sensitive information Confidential Print requires PIN code to print queued document, safeguarding against unauthorized viewing User Authentication protects network against unauthorized e-mail communication IP/MAC Address Filtering restricts network access to the unit Data Security Kit protects data with encryption and sanitizes memory by overwriting the encrypted document data (available late 2003)     Specifications Copy Speed 23 copies per minute (8 1/2" x 11") 16 copies per minute (8 1/2" x 11"R) 13 copies per minute (8 1/2" x 14") 12 copies per minute (11" x 17") Automatic Duplex -- Original Size 11" x 17" Max Paper Feed Standard: (2) 500-sheet cassettes Standard: (1) 100-sheet manual bypass tray Optional: (1) 500 sheet paper feed unit or (1)1000-sheet paper feed unit (500 x 2) Recommended Monthly Volume 75K/Monthly max. Print Speed Standard JBIG controller: 15 pages per minute (single print mode), 23 pages per minute (ROPM mode). Page Description Language Standard controller: hostbased PCL6(XL), PCL5e, PS3 (with optional AR-P17 Print Controller) Optional PCL6 controller: 23 pages per minute Modem / Transmission Speed 33.6 KBPS 5 / Approximately 2 seconds1 with JBIG 5 (with optional AR-FX7 Super G3 Fax Kit) Copier Specifications   Type Digital duplex copier-based MFP Standard Functions Copy, PC Print Optional Functions Network Printing, Network Scanning, Super G3 Fax Copy System Dry electrostatic transfer system Originals Sheets, bound documents Copy Size Min. 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", Max. 11" x 17" Continuous Copy Maximum 999 copies First Copy Out Time 4.8 seconds or less Warm Up Time 23 seconds or less Zoom Range 25% to 400% in 1% increments (with RSPF 50%-200%) Fixed Zoom Mode 50%, 64%, 77%, 95%, 100%, 121%, 129%, 141%, 200% Exposure System Fixed optical source, slit exposure (stationary platen) with automatic exposure Original Feed System Standard: 100-sheet reversing single pass document feeder (RSPF) with stream feeding mode, mixed letter/legal size original detection, and mixed (lateral feed) letter/ledger original size detection. Paper Type Paper Cassettes: 15-21 lb. standard or recycled bond, or 21-28 lb. special paper. Bypass Tray (multi-sheet feed): Up to 100 sheets 14-21 lb. standard or recycled bond paper, up to 40 sheets for OHP film and labels, up to 30 sheets for 21-54 lb. thick paper, up to 5 sheets for envelopes (#10). Bypass (single-sheet feed tray); 14-34 lb. standard or recycled bond paper, OHP, labels, and think paper up to 54 lb. Memory (total) 48 MB (includes electronic sorting), expandable to 1,072 MB Electronic Sort Up to 100-sheet electronic sorting (shared memory), group copy, rotation copy, 2-in-1 copy / 4-in-1 copy, edge erase, center erase, and margin shift. Copy Resolution Scan: 600 dpi; Copy output: 1,200 dpi Exposure Modes Super photo mode: 1,200 dpi, Photo mode: 600 dpi, Auto exposure: 600 dpi Halftone 256 gradations/2 levels Copy Features Scan-Once Print-Many, electronic sorting, Auto Paper Sensing (APS), Auto Magnification Sensing (AMS), auto tray switching, memory copy, manual zoom, job build, split scan, booklet copy, multi-shot, reverse image, cover page, department control, job programs, auditor/coin vend ready, toner save mode, and total counter. Department Control 100 profiles Job Programs 10 profiles Output Tray Capacity Main output tray 500 sheets (face down), 100 sheets in optional Job Separator Tray, and 1,000 sheets in optional finisher (output tray is user selectable). Offset Stacking Standard paper shifter for main output tray Power Requirement AC 120 V, 60 HZ, 12 Amps ENERGY STAR® Compliant Yes2 Power Consumption Maximum 1,200 W, pre-heat 108.9 W, sleep mode 10 W Weight Approximately 112 pounds Dimensions 24.5" (w) x 23.9" (d), x 30.9" (h) JBIG Speed-Enhanced Printer Function (standard)   Emulation Sharp SPLC host-based with JBIG compression Resolution 600 dpi, 1200 x 600 dpi (enhanced) Operating Systems Windows® 95/98/ME, NT4.0, 2000, XP Memory Shared Features Two sided printing, N-up printing, paper source selection, output tray selection, fit to page, image adjustment, watermarks, smoothing, photo enhancement, and ROPM PC Interface Standard: IEEE 1284 (ECP) parallel port, USB 2.0 port (supports USB 1.1) AR-P17 Print Controller (optional)   Emulation PCL6 (XL), PCL5e, PS3 (optional) Resolution 1,200 dpi, 600 dpi, 300 dpi Print Speed 23 pages per minute Operating Systems Windows 95/98/ME, NT4.0, 2000, XP, MAC OS 8.6.1 through 9.x, MAC OS 10.1 or later Software Print driver, Printer Status Monitor, Printer Administration Utility, PC fax driver 1 Memory 64 MB standard, expandable to 320 MB RIP-Once Print-Many Yes (managed by host machine) Features Margin shift, binding edge, N-up printing, different cover page/last page, transparency inserts, carbon copy print mode, continuous printing, overlay, fit to page, watermarks, PIN printing, print hold, proof print, print auditor, print smoothing, offset print, optional font/form downloads, and direct print function. PC Interface Standard: IEEE 1284 (ECP) parallel port, USB 2.0 port (supports USB 1.1) Network Support   Hardware Interface RJ-45 Ethernet connection Type 10/100 BaseT Network Operating Windows 95/98/ME/XP Professional/ Systems:3 NT4.0/2000/2003 Server, Sun Solaris 2.3 to 2.5/2.6, HP-UX 9.x/10.x, AIX 4.x.x, BSD Linux, Unix, Novell Netware 3.x/4.x/5.x/6.0, MAC OS Network Protocols TCP/IP for Windows, Novell, Apple/Macintosh, and Unix environments, IPX/SPX for Novell environments, and AppleTalk for Macintosh® environments Printing Protocols LPD, LPR, IPP, Raw TCP (port 9100), HTTP, Novell NDS/ PServer/Rprinter (Bindery)/NDPS (TCP/IP). Network Security IP/Mac Address Filtering, protocol enable/disable AR-NS2 Network Scanning Kit (optional)   Type Flat bed monochrome scanning system Original Feed System Platen/document feeder, simplex/duplex Resolution 200 dpi, 300 dpi, 600 dpi Image Format TIFF 6.0, ITU-T G3/G4 TIFF, G3/G4 single/multi-page PDF Scan Destinations E-mail, Desktop, FTP, URL Destination Profiles Up to 200 Operating System Windows 95/98/ME, 2000, XP Network Protocols TCP/IP (includes SMTP, LDAP, FTP) Network Security User authentication Software Sharpdesk Document Management Software (included) AR-FN5N Finisher (optional)   Output Trays 2 trays, face down Output Capacity Lower tray: 1, 000 sheets (letter size) Upper tray 100 sheets Stapler Function 30 sheets maximum, 1 position front side corner Weight Approximately 41 pounds Dimensions 15.5" (w) x 20.11" (d) x 21.25" (h) AR-FX7 Super G3 Fax Kit (optional)   Transmission Mode Super G3, G3 Modem Speed 33.6 KBPS 5 Compression Methods JBIG, MMR, MR, MH Scanning Method Sheet fed simplex or duplex or book Resolution Max. Transmit 400 dpi (ultra-fine) Transmission Speed Approximately 21seconds with JBIG 5 Auto Dialing Methods 500 auto dialing destinations Group Dial/Destinations 50 groups/up to 200 destinations Broadcasting Up to 200 destinations Programs 8 profiles Department Control 100 profiles Memory 2 MB standard/10 MB max. (8 MB option) Halftone 256 levels Timer Functions: Up to 50 jobs Features F-Code transmission/reception, confidential communication, quick on-line transmission, anti-junk fax reception, out of paper memory reception, and PC faxing with optional AR-P17 Print Controller. Optional Equipment AR-D21 500-sheet x 1 drawer paper feed unit AR-D22 500-sheet x 2 drawers paper feed unit AR-FN5N 1,000-sheet finisher/30 sheet stapler AR-TR3 Job Separator tray AR-P17 PCL6 Print Controller with network interface AR-PK1 Postscript Level 3 Kit AR-NS2 Network Scanning Kit AR-NC5J Network Interface Card (protocol expansion) AR-FX7 Super G3 Fax Kit AR-MM9 8 MB fax upgrade memory AR-PF1 Bar Code Font Kit AR-237ABL Low Stand (for use with 3 or 4-tray configuration) AR-237ABH High Stand (for use with 2-tray configuration) Supplies AR-270MT Toner Cartridge AR-271MD Developer AR-271DR Drum Cartridge   1Actual transmission speed will vary based on line conditions. 2As an ENERGY STAR® partner, Sharp has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. ENERGY STAR is a U.S. registered mark.