Sharp AR 168S - Digital Imager B/W Laser User manual

multifunction document system
AR-168S
AR-168D

On-the-fly color PC scanning!
Enhance your document workflow with built-in color PC scanning.
Easily convert both black and white and color documents into digital files
that can be shared, archived, or e-mailed. The versatile AR-168S/168D
IMAGERs eliminate the need for extra peripherals that take up valuable
office space. Plus with SharpdeskTM Light integrated desktop document
management software, you can edit, save, or distribute your documents
electronically—quickly and effortlessly.
High-efficiency out-of-the-box PC printing
The Sharp AR-168S/168D IMAGERs offer impressive standard PC
printing that outputs jobs at 600 dpi resolution. Sharp’s host-based print
controller utilizes JBIG compression, reducing the file size of jobs for faster
printing. Additionally, the AR-168S/168D IMAGERs offer a standard
USB 2.0 interface and IEEE 1284 parallel interface, providing flexible
connection alternatives. For added efficiency, the AR-168S/168D
IMAGERs can speed up your workflow with flexible features that include
2-up/4-up printing, fit-to-page, electronic sorting, and auto duplexing
(AR-168D). You can also add low-cost network printing with an optional
External Print Server (AR-PS3100).
The new Sharp AR-168S and AR-168D advanced Digital IMAGERs deliver
big machine functionality in a small desktop size. Both models offer high-
quality copying, 600 dpi PC printing, and standard color PC scanning.
But that’s not all. With advanced features that include electronic sorting,
offset stacking, and smart device sharing, the AR-168S/168D IMAGERs
are well equipped to deliver the productivity required in today’s fast-paced
small office environments. The cost-efficient, conventional supply system
(separate toner, developer, and drum) is more economical than cartridge-
based systems—and can reduce your total cost of ownership. And with
flexible options including Super G3 faxing, advanced networking, web-
based management and more, the AR-168S/AR-168D IMAGERs can
easily grow to meet your ever-changing business needs.
The Sharp AR-168S/168D Digital IMAGERS are versatile solutions
for any growing business looking to maximize productivity.
advanced functionality
in a compact desktop design
features at a glance
16-ppm compact desktop digital copier
with high-quality 600 dpi output
Flexible paper handling includes a 250-sheet
paper supply, upgradeable to 500 sheets
50-sheet bypass tray allows easy copying onto
different size paper ranging from 3 1/2" x
5 1/2" up to 8 1/2" x 14". The bypass tray
also simplifies copying onto envelopes, labels,
and transparencies.
30-sheet automatic document feeder allows
you to duplicate multiple page documents
quickly, with minimal effort (reversing feeder
on AR-168D)
Up to 100-page electronic sorting and offset
output stacking allows copying of multiple sets
quickly and efficiently
25% to 400% zoom magnification allows a
wide range of enlargement/reduction settings.
Also includes eight preset modes for easy image
to paper sizing.
Standard JBIG speed-enhanced printing system
Standard full-color PC scanning system
USB-2.0 and IEEE 1284 bi-directional parallel
interfaces for flexible PC connectivity.
Optional Super G3 fax kit with 118 auto-dial
destinations
Advanced networking options
AR-168S
AR-168D with
Standard Auto Duplexing

Convenient color network scanning
With the optional Network Expansion Kit,
everyone in your office can access the
convenience of built-in color scanning.
Enhance your workflow and increase
your productivity with walk-up scan
destinations that include Scan to E-mail,
Scan to desktop, Scan to FTP, Scan to
URL, and Scan to Print. Also included is
SharpdeskTM Light Document Management
Software, which allows you to edit, save,
or distribute your scanned documents
quickly and easily.
Speedy, PCL6 network printing
With PCL6 print emulation, your documents
will be processed quickly—so even large
jobs won’t slow down your workflow.
Plus, it’s backward compatible with PCL5e,
so even older documents will print with
predictability.With 64 MB standard
memory, 600 dpi output resolution, and
10/100baseT networking, the Sharp
AR-168S/168D IMAGERs deliver razor-
sharp quality documents over your network
quickly and efficiently. And, with advanced
print features that include booklet mode,
front cover page mode, and 2-up/4-up
mode, you can produce high-quality
documents that truly look professional.
Intuitive Sharp utilities
Sharp’s easy-to-use software, makes
managing your networked AR-168S/168D
IMAGERs incredibly simple. Sharp’s Printer
Administration Utility enables you to manage
any SNMP-compliant printer on your
network—right from your desktop. And
with Printer Status Monitor, users can view
the status of print jobs and printer conditions
through an easy-to-use graphical interface.
Advanced web-based management
Sharp’s web-based management feature
provides the user and administrator with
many time-saving tools, such as device
configuration, scan destination manage-
ment, feature control, Remote E-mail
Diagnostics, IP/MAC Address Filtering, and
more. The web-based management features
are simple, yet sophisticated, and provide
password protection at both the user and
administrator level.
Stay up-to-date with My Sharp
To make learning all the features of your
IMAGER simple and easy, ask your local
Authorized Sharp Dealer about My Sharp,
a new dedicated customer-care website
that allows you to maximize the features,
locate resources, and find information
specific to your Sharp Digital IMAGER.
(available Spring 2004)
Maximize the capabilities of your AR-168S/168D IMAGERs
with full-color network scanning and feature-rich network
printing! With simple plug-and-play operation, the optional
AR-NB2N full-featured Network Expansion Kit offers PCL6
network printing, walk-up network scanning, web-based device
management, and more. And, with Sharp’s easy-to-use utilities
and driver software, the versatile AR-168S/168D IMAGERs
can easily integrate into an existing network environment.
enhance your workflow
with advanced networking
Integrated, easy-to-use utilities make managing
your AR-168S/168D IMAGERs incredibly simple.

Copier Specifications
Type: AR-168S: Digital simplex copier-based desktop MFP
AR-168D: Digital duplex copier-based desktop MFP
Standard Functions: Copy/PC Print/Color (or monochrome) PC Scan
Copy System: Dry electrostatic transfer system
Originals: Sheets, bound documents
Original Size (Max): 8.5" x 14"
Copy Size: Min. 5.5" x 8.5", Max. 8.5" x 14"
Copy Speed: 16 copies per minute (8.5" x 11")
Continuous Copy: Max. 99 copies
First Copy Out Time: 9.6 sec. (ready) 25 sec. (preheat) 40 sec. (auto shut-off)
Warm Up Time: 0 seconds (when Energy Saver mode is not enabled)
Zoom Range: 25% to 400% in 1% increments (with SPF/RSPF 50%-200%)
Fixed Zoom Mode: 25%, 50%, 64%, 78%, 100%, 129%, 200%, 400%
Exposure System: Fixed optical source, slit exposure (stationary platen)
Paper Feed System: Standard: (1) 250-sheet paper cassette with automatic feed
Standard: (1) 50-sheet manual bypass tray
Optional: (1) 250-sheet paper feed unit
Original Feed System: AR-168S: 30-sht. document feeder (SPF)/document glass
AR-168D: 30-sht. reversing document feeder (RSPF)/document glass
SPF/RSPF Feeding: 12 originals per minute (letter/100%/simplex),
original weight 14 to 24 lb. Bond
Paper Type: Paper Cassettes: 15-21 lb. standard or recycled bond paper
Bypass Tray: up to 50 sheets 14-34 lb. standard or recycled bond paper;
post cards/envelopes (#10 Monarch)/OHP film/labels one sheet feed
Memory: 32 MB (shared)
Copy Resolution: Scan: 600 dpi, output: 600 dpi
Exposure Modes: Photo mode: 600 x 600 dpi
Auto exposure: 600 x 300 dpi (manual 5 steps)
Grey Scale: 256 gradations/2 levels
Copy Features: Stream feeding mode (SPF/RSPF), electronic sorting, 2-in-1 copy, offset
stacking, auto tray switching, margin shift, zoom, variable memory
adjustment, auto shut off, and duplex copy/print (AR-168D)
Output Tray Capacity: 200 sheets (face down)
Offset Stacking: Standard paper shifter (offset stacks sets by 1 inch in output tray
Fusing System: Heat roller
Developer System: Magnetic brush development
Light Source: Tri-color CCD light source (RGB)
Power Requirement: AC 120 V, 60 HZ, 8 Amps
Power Consumption: Max 1000 W, stand-by 80 W/h, auto shut off 8.8 W
Operating Conditions: Temperature: 50 degrees to 86 degrees F, Humidity: 20% to 85%
Weight: AR-168S: Approx. 50 lbs; AR-168D: Approx. 70 lbs.
Dimensions: AR-168S: 20.4” (w) x 19.8” (d), x 15.0” (h)
AR-168D: 20.4” (w) x 19.8” (d), x 18.3” (h)
JBIG Speed-Enhanced Printer Function (Standard)
Emulation: Sharp SPLC host-based controller with JBIG compression
Print Speed: 16 pages per minute one side (letter) with ROPM
First Print Time: 9.6 seconds (without data transfer time; ready)
Resolution: 600 dpi
Operating System: Windows 95/98/ME, NT4.0, 2000, XP
Software: Print driver, Printer Status Monitor
Rip Once Print Many: Yes
Interface: Standard: IEEE 1284 (ECP) parallel port, USB 2.0
Memory: Shared
Features: Offset print, status monitor,2-up/4-up printing, fit to page,
watermark, duplex printing (AR-168D only)
Scanner Function (Standard)
Type: Flat head full color/monochrome PC scanning system
Resolution: Basic: 600 x 1200 dpi1, setting range 50 – 9600 dpi1
Operating System: Windows 98/ME, 2000, XP
Original Type: Sheets/books up to letter/legal size
Scanning Method: Original cover/SPF/RSPF (AR-168D)
Output: 8 pixels/bit, A/D 16 bit
Protocol: TWAIN, WIA (Windows XP)
Interface: USB 2.0 (compatible with USB 1.1)
Software: SharpdeskTM Light (ver. 2.7) document management software,
Button Manager, Composer (single user)
PC Scan Destinations: 5 preset PC scan destinations can be configured using Button Manager
File Formats: BMP/JPEG/TIFF
Super G3 Fax Kit (Optional)
Modem Speed: Super G3 (up to 33.6 kbps) 2
Transmission Time: 3 Seconds 2
Compression Type: MH, MR, MMR, JBIG
Max. Original Size: Legal
Resolution Standard/Fine/Superfine
Memory: 2 MB
Job Memory: Up to 50
Rapid Dials: 18
Speed Dials: 100
Group Dials/Broadcasting: 18 groups/100 destinations
AR-NB2N Network Expansion Kit (Optional)
Features: PCL6 network printing and network scanning with web-based
management function
Standard Memory: 64 MB standard, expandable to 320 with 256 MB DIMM
Client PC Requirements: IBM PC/AT compatible (P3/500 MHz recommended), 100 MB
available hard disk space, and 800 x 600 dpi screen resolution
Operating Systems: Windows 95/98/ME/NT4/2000, Windows XP, Mac OS 8.6 – 9.x,
10.2 (when using AR-PK1N Postscript Kit)
Network Protocols: TCP/IP, IPX/SPX (Netware), NetBEUI, and Ether Talk/AppleTalk
Interface: RJ45 Ethernet; 10/100baseT
Utilities Web-based management, NIC Manager, integrated software installer,
Printer Administration Utility (PAU), Printer Status Monitor, On-line manual
Print Emulation: PCL6/PCL5e/PS3 (option)
Print Speed: 16 pages per minute one side (letter)
Print Resolution: 600 dpi
Print Features: 2-up/4-up printing, fit to page, auto paper select, booklet print,
front cover print, direct print, watermarks, and duplex print (AR-168D)3
Scanning Resolution: Up to 600 dpi 4
Operating Systems Windows 98/ME, 2000, XP
for Scanning:
Scanning Features: Scan to E-mail, Scan to Desktop, Scan to FTP, Scan to URL, and Scan to Print
Scanning Formats: TIFF, PDF, JPEG
Scanning Software: Sharpdesk Light (Ver. 2.7) document management software,
includes OCR and Sharp Composer (3-user license)
Optional Equipment and Supplies
AR-D16: 250-sheet paper tray
AR-FX9: Super G3 Fax Kit
AR-PS3100: External Print Server
AR-NB2N: PCL6 Network Printing/Network Scanning Expansion Kit
AR-PK1N: Postscript Level 3 Kit (requires AR-NB2N)
AR-150ABD: Copier Stand (with door)
AR-150ABS: Copier Stand (no door)
AR-152MT: Toner Cartridge (carton of 10 AR-152NT)
AR-152MD: Developer (carton of 10 AR-152ND)
AR-152DR: OPC Drum (1 piece)
CPD-3669
As an ENERGY STAR®Partner, SHARP has
determined that this product meets the
ENERGY STAR®guidelines for energy efficiency.
SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION
Sharp Plaza, Mahwah, NJ 07430-1163
1-800-BE-SHARP
www.sharpusa.com
Design and specifications subject to change without notice.
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specifications
1Resolution settings higher than 600 x 1200 dpi are interpolated
2 Based on ITU-T Test Chart #1 in standard resolution. Actual transmission times
will vary according to line conditions.
3Direct PDF printing requires optional AR-PK1N Postscript kit
4Color scanning at 600 dpi requires 256 MB memory expansion
AR-168S / AR-168D