Sharp AM-400 User manual

A Slender Profile that Fits in Readily
Smart, versatile, and surprisingly compact. The AM-400 from SHARP is the multifunction solution that
blends seamlessly with your office space and provides the document productivity you need.
FAX COPY
PRINT
COLOUR
SCAN
Digital Multifunctional System
Continuous copy Paper capacity Zoom range
600 dpi
resolution
MAX.
99
250
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400
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* Based on Sharp's standard No.1 chart at standard resolution in Sharp Special mode, excluding time for protocol signals (i.e., ITU-T phase C time only). Transmission speed may vary depending on the communication environ
The AM-400's rapid fax transmission time of approximately 3 seconds per page* — via a Super G3
modem at up to 33.6 Kbps — gets your important documents to their destination faster. What this
means for you is less time spent waiting for your fax jobs to finish.
More Functionality, More Usability
When it comes to sending and receiving your important facsimile documents,
the AM-400 performs swiftly and reliably.
FAX
Face-Down Printing
With the AM-400, you needn’t waste time re-ordering the pages of received faxes. Your faxes are printed face-down and
in the correct order, so they’re ready to read straight out of the output tray. Face-down printing also protects your privacy
by keeping documents out of sight of passers-by.
Quick Transmission
Laser Quality Faxes
These days, there’s no excuse for blurry, low-quality fax printouts. With the AM-400, you get high-quality laser-printed output
that retains more detail from the original fax. Your communications will be more effective, and you won’t need to constantly
have illegible faxes re-sent. Face-down prin
Productive Copying
A dependable, productive copy machine is an important component of every successful office — and yours
is no exception. The AM-400’s efficient copy rate of 12 copies per minute*1enables you to finish your
copy jobs sooner and move onto the next task on your list.
Convenient Paper Management
Despite its compact size, the AM-400 boasts a paper capacity of 250 sheets*2, so you won't need to constantly refill the
paper drawer. Further paper management convenience is provided by the automatic document feeder, which holds up to
20 pages*2of documents.
COPY The AM-400 produces detailed, clearly legible copies and offers convenient paper
management to enhance the workflow in your office.
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Speedy Output
When it's time to print out a file from your PC, the AM-400 delivers timely satisfaction to streamline your office
documentation. With its 12 pages per minute*1printing output, boosted by a fast USB 2.0*2interface, the
AM-400 effortlessly handles the typical printing load of a small office.
600 x 600 dpi Resolution
No matter what they’re to be used for, your printed documents should always look good. Thanks to the 600 x 600 dpi resolution
of the AM-400’s laser printer engine, your printed documents come out looking crisp, professional and easy to read.
Versatile Bypass Tray
The AM-400 is ready to meet the various printing demands of your growing business. Tucked away discreetly on the side
of the AM-400 is a handy bypass tray, which allows you to throughput envelopes, postcards and other one-off documents.
PRINT The AM-400 creates quality, high-resolution documents printed at competitive
output speeds. Printing is further facilitated by the inclusion of a bypass tray.
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It's here, the multifunction performer you've been waiting for. In a single, space-saving package, the
AM-400 from SHARP delivers 4-in-1 functionality to your small or home office. Fax, copy, print or scan
— the AM-400 lets you do it all with the minimum of fuss. Add to that user conveniences such as face-
down printing and full-colour 600 x 600 dpi scanning, and it's clear to see the AM-400 makes for an
accomplished SOHO partner.
*1Copy speed is based on the continuous print rate after the first page is printed. *280 g/m2(20 lbs.) A4 copier paper at room temperature.
*1Print speed is based on the continuous print rate after the first page is printed. *2USB 2.0 Hi-Speed performance requires Windows®XP Service Pack 1 or Windows®2000 Service Pack 4 with pre-installed USB 2.0
Bypass tray
Print driver window
250-sheet paper

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nting
Compact Design
With no back tray extending out behind it, the AM-400 sports
a shallower footprint than you might expect. You're free to set it
up on a shelf, on a desk or in a tight office corner.
Full-Colour Scanning
When you use the AM-400 to scan original documents onto your PC, a wide spectrum of colours is
faithfully retained, with up to 600 x 600 dpi resolution. You can then use those scanned files to
create vivid, high-impact colour documents or presentation materials.
300 x 300 dpi
Along with high-quality fax, copy and print functionality, the AM-400 offers
full-colour scanning with a host of convenient file-management features.
SCAN
COLOUR
Other Key Features
• Duplex scanning (manual) • Wide zoom from 25% to 400% • 100 speed dials • Polling • Timer transmission
600 x 600 dpi
Sharpdesk™ for File Management
Sharpdesk™software brings a new level of document integration to your
PC. It enables you to effortlessly organize, edit and combine over 200
different file types on your desktop. Scanned files can be printed, e-mailed
or archived, depending on your specific requirements.
Button Manager
Using the AM-400’s Button Manager, you can quickly and easily scan a document directly into an application on your PC. This convenience
is extended to a range of applications, including Sharpdesk™, e-mail, Microsoft®Word and OCR.
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AM-400 Digital Multifunctional System
SPECIFICATIONS
SUPPLIES DIMENSIONS
SHARP CORPORATION OSAKA, JAPAN
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Simple yet functional, the AM-400's control panel gives you quick, one-touch access to the
functions you require.
User-Friendly Control Panel
Note: Max. 3,000 pages (AM-30DC) or 20,000 pages (AM-90DR) at 5% coverage based on Sharp's
standard No.1 chart at standard resolution.
420 mm
(16.5")
430 mm
(16.9)
475 mm
(18.7")
540 mm
(21.3")
320mm
(12.6)
370mm
(14.6")
AM-30DC (Toner cartridge) AM-90DR (Drum cartridge)

COPY
PRINT
COLOUR
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If simplicity and productivity are what you seek in a multifunction device, the compact AM-300 is
here and ready to serve. The AM-300 is your streamlined 3-in-1 document solution.
Continuous copy Paper capacity Zoom range
600 dpi
resolution
MAX.
99
250
25
400
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Digital Multifunctional System

SHARP CORPORATION OSAKA, JAPAN
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More Functionality, More Usability
COPY
Productive Copying
A dependable, productive copy machine is an important component of
every successful office — and yours is no exception. The AM-300’s
efficient copy rate of 12 copies per minute*
1
enables you to finish
your copy jobs sooner and move onto the next task on your list.
Convenient Paper Management
Despite its compact size, the AM-300 boasts a paper capacity of 250 sheets*
2
,
so you won't need to constantly refill the paper drawer. Further paper management
convenience is provided by the automatic document feeder, which holds up to
20 pages*
2
of documents.
Introducing the AM-300, a multifunction performer that delivers 3-in-1
functionality to your small or home office. Within its space-saving
frame, the AM-300 incorporates convenient features such as face-
down printing and a 600 x 600 dpi colour scanner. The dependable
AM-300 from SHARP — a sound choice for your SOHO set-up.
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Speedy Output
When it's time to print out a file from your PC, the AM-300 delivers timely
satisfaction to streamline your office documentation. With its 12 pages
per minute*
1
printing output, boosted by a fast USB 2.0*
3
interface, the
AM-300 effortlessly handles the typical printing load of a small office.
PRINT
600 x 600 dpi Resolution
No matter what they’re to be used for, your printed documents should always look
good. Thanks to the 600 x 600 dpi resolution of the AM-300’s laser printer engine,
your printed documents come out looking crisp, professional and easy to read.
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Full-Colour Scanning
When you use the AM-300 to scan original
documents onto your PC, a wide spectrum of colours
is faithfully retained, with up to 600 x 600 dpi
resolution. You can then use those scanned files to
create vivid, high-impact colour documents or
presentation materials.
Sharpdesk™ for File Management
Sharpdesk
™
software enables you to effortlessly
organize, edit and combine over 200 different file
types on your desktop. Scanned files can be printed,
e-mailed or archived, depending on your specific
requirements.
300 x 300 dpi
Button Manager
The AM-300’s Button Manager lets you scan a document directly into an
application on your PC. This convenience is extended to a range of applications,
including Sharpdesk
™
, e-mail, Microsoft
®
Word and OCR.
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• Duplex scanning (manual) • Wide zoom from 25% to 400%
Type Digital Laser MFP
General
Paper Size Paper tray: A4
Bypass tray: A4/A5 (paper);
COM 10/Monarch/ISO DL (envelope);
European postcard (A6 card)
Paper Capacity 250 sheets*
2
Automatic Document Feeder 20 sheets (A4)*
2
• Availability and some specifications may vary according to region.
• Design and specifications are current as of March 2005, but are subject to change without prior notice.
• Specifications of expendable supplies may vary according to region.
• Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States
and/or other countries.
• Sharpdesk is a trademark of Sharp Corporation.
*
1
Print and copy speeds are based on the continuous print rate after the first page is printed. *
2
80 g/m
2
(20 lbs.) A4
copier paper at room temperature. *
3
USB 2.0 Hi-Speed performance requires Windows
®
XP Service Pack 1 or
Windows
®
2000 Service Pack 4 with pre-installed USB 2.0 port. *
4
Windows
®
Me does not support Arabic, Thai or
Hebrew. *
5
Max. 3,000 pages (AM-30DC) or 20,000 pages (AM-90DR) at 5% coverage based on Sharp's standard
No.1 chart at standard resolution.
Interface USB 2.0*
3
Supported OS Windows
®
XP/2000/Me*
4
Power Requirements Rated local AC voltage 10%, 50/60Hz
Power Consumption Standby 8.5 W, Max. 870 W
Dimensions (W x D x H) 475 x 420 x 370 mm (18.7" x 16.5" x 14.6")
Weight Approx. 12.7 kg (28.0 lbs.) with supplies
Copier
Copy Speed 12 copies per minute*
1
Continuous Copy Max. 99 copies
Copy Resolution 600 x 600 dpi
Copy Reduction/Enlargement 25 to 400% in 1% increments
Printer
Print Type GDI (Graphic Device Interface)
Print Speed 12 pages per minute*
1
Print Resolution 600 x 600 dpi
Colour Scanner
Supplies
Scan Resolution 600 x 600 dpi
Compatibility TWAIN, WIA (Windows
®
Image Acquisition in Windows
®
XP)
Scan Applications
Cartridges
TWAIN/WIA driver, Button Manager, Sharpdesk
™
Toner cartridge (AM-30DC), Drum cartridge (AM-90DR)*
5
600 x 600 dpi
Versatile Bypass Tray
The AM-300 is ready to meet the various printing
demands of your growing business. Tucked away
discreetly on the side of the AM-300 is a handy
bypass tray, which allows you to throughput
envelopes, postcards and other one-off documents.
Compact Design
With no back tray extending out
behind it, the AM-300 sports a
shallow footprint. You're free to set it
up on a shelf, on a desk or in a tight
office corner.
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COLOUR
Dimensions
420 mm
(16.5")
430 mm
(16.9)
475 mm
(18.7")
540 mm
(21.3")
320mm
(12.6)
370mm
(14.6")
User-friendly
control panel
Face-Down Printing
With the AM-300, you needn’t waste time re-ordering
the pages of copied documents. Your documents are
printed face-down and in the correct order, so they’re
ready to read straight out of the output tray.
Face-down printing also protects your privacy by
keeping documents out of sight of passers-by.
Laser Quality
The AM-300 employs a fast, laser printer engine. This produces clear, high-quality
laser-printed output that retains more detail from your original documents.
Bypass tray
Face-down printing
Sharpdesk™