Sharp AR-M236 User manual

Combining advanced digital technology with powerful features, the AR-M236
Digital Multifunctional System offers high-performance copying and printing
functions for businesses of all sizes, helping you achieve professional results,
faster and easier than ever before. The saddle stitch finisher gives highly
efficient automatic job finishing, allowing you to make professional-looking
booklets. Network scanning and the Sharpdesk™ application contribute to
enhanced workflow in the office. And the universal design and user-friendly
touch-screen LCD control panel make it easy for anyone to harness the power
of this versatile multifunction machine.
The Multifunction that Grows with Your Business
Special modes Edge/centre erase Pamphlet copy
User-Friendly Touch-Screen LCD
The AR-M236’s logically designed control panel features a wide, clear touch-screen
LCD panel with easy-to-follow guidance. For example, when adjusting the edge/centre
erase function or, in the event of a paper jam, the LCD displays step-by-step instructions
to guide you through the necessary procedures.
User-Friendly Universal Design
Based on the concept of universal design,
the AR-M236 has features that make it
user-friendly for everyone from beginners
to the physically challenged.
•Optimum-height operation panel for
easy access
•Easy-to-press and -feel indented keys
•Notification sounds for default levels in
manual settings (zoom, exposure, etc.)
•Delayed response setting gives enough
time to cancel operation

Job Build for Large-Volume Scanning
With optional extra memory installed, the AR-M236 easily
handles copy jobs exceeding the RSPF capacity of 100 pages*.
The AR-M236 automatically stores large-volume documents of
up to 2,970 pages** in memory so that users can print all
documents at once at a later time.
*A4 size
**Standard A4 pages. The actual storage limit depends on the amount of
memory installed.
Large Paper Capacity
The AR-M236 comes standard with two
500-sheet drawers and a 100-sheet
multi-bypass feeder for a total paper
capacity of 1,100 sheets. For large-
volume jobs and a wider selection
of available paper sizes, the
AR-M236 can accommodate two
types of extra paper drawers for
a total paper capacity of up to
2,100 sheets. When a tray runs
out of paper, the Auto Tray
Switching function automatically
switches to another paper tray filled with the same size paper.
This allows you to do extra-large volume jobs without worrying
about running out of paper.
Versatile Editing Functions
Along with conventional editing functions such as B&W Reverse
and XY Zoom, the AR-M236 gives you advanced editing
functions made possible by digital technology.
Superb Image Quality
The Digital Automatic Exposure Control function lets you copy
documents at the optimum exposure level. In Super Photo mode,
the 1,200-dpi laser engine reproduces the finest details of the
original to give you impressive, professional-looking copies.
The Text/Photo mode automatically adjusts the contrast to the
optimum level for an original that includes text and photos.
OTHER KEY FEATURES
•Wide zoom range from 25 to 400% with preset copy ratios
•Automatic paper/magnification selection
•Can handle heavy paper stock up to 200 g/m2
•Copy auditing (100 accounts)
•Pre-Heat and Auto Power Shut-Off modes
Speedy Copying and Quick First Copy Time
The AR-M236 has a quick first copy time of 4.8 seconds to save
valuable time when performing
multiple short-run jobs. And with
a continuous copy rate of up to
23 cpm* (A4 size), you can do
more copy jobs in less time.
*13.5 cpm at 1,200 dpi.
Built-in Stackless Duplex Module
The AR-M236 can automatically produce duplex copies from
one- or two-sided originals. This reduces paper costs and helps
save filing space. Duplex copying is even more productive
when used together with the optional RSPF (reversing single
pass feeder), which
efficiently feeds in up
to 100 pages of either
one- or two-sided
originals. Plus, the
duplex module’s short
paper path keeps paper
jams to a minimum.
Electronic Sorting and Offset Stacking
When working with
the optional 100-sheet
RSPF, the Electronic
Sorting function does
one scan of multiple-
page documents and
stores them in memory
for making up to 999
copies of each page.
The AR-M236
automatically collates
multiple sets of copies
in page order without
the aid of a sorter and
can also stack each set
slightly shifted apart
from the previous (offset
stacking) for easy
retrieval. All this adds up to speedy copying that boosts
productivity even for large-volume documents.
Automated Job Finishing
The AR-M236 makes it easy to create professional-looking
booklets automatically. Working together with the efficient
Electronic Sorting function and highly productive stackless duplex
module, the optional Saddle Stitch Finisher* folds and staples
sets of documents to make completed booklets. A Punch Module
allows you to punch holes in documents for easy filing. And a
Finisher is also available for jobs that require only simple sorting
and stapling.
*To be available at a later date.
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Purifying Water with Bio-Power
Naturallypurifying waste with a fluidized treatment system
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Wastefluidtreatment system at Fukuyama site
Microorganism
treatment
Populous
microorganismcultures
decomposemain
components
Binchocharcoal/
bio-activated
charcoaltreatment
Microorganisms
decomposeas they are
absorbedby charcoal
Reuseof treated
water
Treatedwateris
reusedin other
drainagetreatment
processes
Oystershell
treatment
Oystershells
neutralizethe
fluid
Monitoringby fish
Sensitiveto
environmental
changes,roachesare
usedto monitor safety
levels
Oystershells
Bincho
charcoal Activated charcoal
Freshwaterfish
Largeamountsof
microorganisms
Fluidizedwaste treatment system
usingnatural purification
Atthe Fukuyama site where ICs are manufactured, we used to
hirea subcontractor to incinerate spent developer, which
makesup 70% of all our industrial waste.This method placed a
significantburden on the environment, including the energy
usedfor incineration and exhaust gas from the vehicles
transportingthe waste.Treatment costs swelled as production
increased.It was a challenging issue for us, from both an
environmentaland managerial standpoint.
Weat the Fukuyama site had been pursuing in-house
treatmentfor spent developer, and we finally completed a
fluidizedwaste treatment system using natural purification in
1996.
Thissystem is based on a concept of purifying spent
developerby natural processes. Built according to our
proprietarydesign, it is a state-of-the-art system that produces
nohazardous sludge during the treatment process.
MicroorganismsPurify Water, Sustain
Monitoringby Fish
In-HouseTreatment of Used Developer
toProduce No Polluted Mud
Sharp’ssystemmak es the maximum use of materials existing
innature. In the microorganism treatment process,
microorganismscultured to high levels of density are used to
decomposemost of the main components in spent developer
thathave strong alkalinity.
Inthe oyster shell treatment process, neutralizing treatment is
carriedout using a film of microorganisms that forms on the
surfaceof oyster shells to decompose other organic
substances.
Inthe Bincho charcoal/bio-activated charcoaltreatment
process,charcoal agents absorb a slight amount of the
remainingorganic substances.The charcoal is cleansed
automatically,as the absorbed organic substances are treated
bymicroorganisms growing on the surface of the charcoal.
Inthe fish monitoring process, in addition to measuring
instruments,water safety is monitored with freshwater fish,
suchas roachesand Japanese bitterlings, which are sensitive
toenvironmental changes.
Purifying Water with Bio-Power
Naturallypurifyingwastewith a fluidizedtreatment system
SpecialEdition
1
Wastefluidtreatmentsystem atFukuyamasite
Microorganism
treatment
Populous
microorganismcultures
decomposemain
components
Binchocharcoal/
bio-activated
charcoal treatment
Microorganisms
decomposeas they are
absorbedby charcoal
Reuseof treated
water
Treatedwateris
reusedinother
drainagetreatment
processes
Oystershell
treatment
Oystershells
neutralizethe
fluid
Monitoringbyfish
Sensitiveto
environmental
changes,roachesare
usedtomonitorsafety
levels
Oystershells
Bincho
charcoal Activated
charcoal
Freshwaterfish
Largeamountsof
microorganisms
Fluidizedwaste treatment system
usingnatural purification
Atthe Fukuyamasitewhere ICs are manufactured, weused to
hirea subcontractor to incinerate spent developer,which
makesup70%of all our industrial waste.This method placed a
significantburden onthe environment,includingthe energy
usedforincinerationandexhaust gasfrom thevehicles
transportingthewaste.Treatment costs swelledasproduction
increased.It wasa challengingissue for us, fromboth an
environmentalandmanagerial standpoint.
Weatthe Fukuyamasite had been pursuingin-house
treatmentfor spent developer,andwe finally completed a
fluidizedwastetreatmentsystem usingnatural purificationin
1996.
Thissystem is based ona concept of purifyingspent
developerbynatural processes. Builtaccording to our
proprietarydesign,it is a state-of-the-art system that produces
nohazardoussludgeduringthe treatment process.
MicroorganismsPurifyWater, Sustain
MonitoringbyFish
In-HouseTreatment of UsedDeveloper
toProduce NoPolluted Mud
Sharp’ssystemmakes themaximumuse of materials existing
innature.In themicroorganismtreatment process,
microorganismsculturedtohigh levels of density are usedto
decomposemost of themaincomponents inspent developer
thathave strong alkalinity.
Inthe oystershell treatment process,neutralizing treatment is
carriedoutusinga film of microorganisms that forms onthe
surfaceof oyster shells to decompose other organic
substances.
Inthe Binchocharcoal/bio-activated charcoaltreatment
process,charcoalagents absorb aslight amount of the
remainingorganicsubstances.The charcoal is cleansed
automatically,astheabsorbedorganic substances are treated
bymicroorganismsgrowingonthe surface of the charcoal.
Inthe fish monitoring process, in additionto measuring
instruments,watersafetyis monitoredwith freshwater fish,
suchasroaches and Japanesebitterlings, whichare sensitive
toenvironmental changes.
Effectiveuseof water at Mie site
Making the Most Effective Use of Water Resources
Recoveryeffluents with a reuse rate of 92%
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OurMie plant is located 10km southeast of Matsuzaka City in
Mieprefecture.The nearby Kushida River is the source of
drinkingwaterfor Matsuzak a citizensand is also used for local
agriculturalirrigation.Since LCD manufacturing requires a lot
ofwater,drainage treatment is an important factor in
environmentalpreservationin the neighborhood.
EffluentTreatment Facility Ensures
ReuseRate of 92%
ClearConcept for Environmental
Preservation
Purewaterused in the production process is classified into
inorganic,organicand neutral effluents* before being
dischargedandrecovered in a closed system for later reuse.
Whenwe beganoperations in 1995, we mainly recovered and
reusedinorganiceffluent, which was believed to have a
negativeeffecton the environment with a recovery rate of
30%.Wehad repeatedly evaluated treatment processes to
recoverandreuse organic and neutral effluents until 1996
whenwe introduced a new treatment process.This process
utilizesmicroorganismsfor the organic effluent and
ultraviolet-rayoxidationtreatment technology for the neutral
effluent.Thisraised the recovery rate to 69%.
Ionexchange treatment
Reverseosmosis
filmtreatment
Ultraviolet-ray
oxidationtreatment
Vacuumevaporator
Neutraleffluent
Organic effluent
Bio-treatment
Inorganiceffluent
Supplied
water
Productionprocess
*1Inorganiceffluent: effluent containing acid, alkali
*2Organiceffluent: effluent containing alcohol, etc.
*3Neutraleffluent: effluent containing microscopic dust and dirt
Purewater
facility
*1*2*3
Closedsystem for water treatment
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water:1,000 tons) (LCDoutputgrowth: 1996 = 1)
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CPM
(at 600 dpi) First copy time
1st.
4.8 sec.
Various Types of Job Finishing with the Saddle Stitch Finisher
or
Punched documents
or
COPYING
Duplex Copying

Network Printing
The AR-M236 works as a network printer when equipped with
the optional AR-P17, giving it TCP/IP support and allowing
printing in a Windows®network environment. By adding the
optional AR-NC5J Print Server Card, the AR-M236 becomes
compatible with most of today’s available network operating
systems and protocols and can be used in mixed network
environments as well. You can easily integrate the AR-M236 into
your existing network and enjoy its powerful network printing via
100Base-TX and 10Base-T Ethernet standards in various network
protocols including Novell IPX/SPX, TCP/IP and NetBEUI for
Windows and UNIX, and Macintosh EtherTalk*.
*Requires optional AR-PK1N.
Network Utility Software
Sharp’s original Printer
Administration Utility software
makes printer networks easier to
manage by allowing network
administrators to customise
monitored items and view settings
such as the IP address directly from
their PC. Printer Status Windows
conveniently allow you to monitor
important printer information on
your PC, including on-line/off-line
status, name of the active print job,
and machine conditions such as
amount of paper or toner.
Various Printing Functions
• Proof Printing allows you to check a trial set before
printing out entire multiple-page documents in order to avoid
printing mistakes and wasted paper and time.
•Carbon Copy Printing prints out the same page of a
document onto up to three*1different kinds of paper from
separate, multiple trays.
•Direct Printing without Printer Driver prints out PDF*2
or TIFF*3files without opening applications or using printer
drivers. Plus, this function enables e-mail printing, which
automatically prints out the attached files when the
AR-M236 receives e-mail.
*1: Optional paper feed unit required.
*2: Direct PDF printing requires optional AR-PK1N.
*3: Certain types of TIFF and PDF files may not print out this way.
OTHER KEY FEATURES
•Duplex printing, Pamphlet Style printing
•N-up, Fit-to-Page, Watermarks, Mirror Image
•Barcode font compatibility, form/font download
Speedy Printing with Sharp Technology
The AR-M236 is a high-performance printer incorporating
Sharp Printer Language with Compression (SPLC) technology.
SPLC effectively reduces the data size of print jobs, speeding
up the data transfer time and printing process while improving
overall throughput. Also, the Rip Once/Print Many function
saves print data in the AR-M236’s internal memory and
transfers it to output at an amazing rate of 23 ppm in 600-dpi
resolution. Both IEEE 1284 parallel and USB 2.0 (full speed
mode) ports are provided as standard.
PCL6 and PostScript 3 Emulation
When equipped with the optional AR-P17 Printer Expansion
Kit, the AR-M236 supports PCL5e and PCL6 printer languages.
For compatibility with more fonts and better graphics handling,
PostScript 3 is available with the AR-PK1N PS3 Expansion Kit.
Note: The optional AR-NC5J is also required for PostScript printing in
the Macintosh OS.
Razor-Sharp 1,200-dpi Printing
The AR-M236’s 600-dpi print engine provides enhanced
1,200-dpi print quality. This can be upgraded to true 1,200-dpi
printing for ultra-clear image quality with the optional AR-P17.
Job Offset and Job Separator
The AR-M236 ensures your documents will stay neatly
organised even when others are using the machine at the
same time. To make it easier to locate and retrieve your
documents from the tray, the AR-M236’s Job Offset function
stacks each print job slightly shifted apart from one another.
In addition, a convenient Job Separator* outputs copied
documents onto a separate tray, preventing them from getting
mixed in with printouts and faxes.
*Requires optional AR-TR3.
Document Finishing
Choose the optional Finisher or Saddle Stitch Finisher to automate
time-consuming tasks such as sorting and stapling. The Saddle
Stitch Finisher* automatically arranges your document in the
proper page layout and makes booklets. A Punch Module is also
available to make hole-punched documents.
*To be available at a later date.
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time for our annual
summer wine taste-
testing celebration.
Once again it’s
time for our annual
summer wine taste-
testing celebration.
Compress print data, reduce transfer time
Data is
compressed
Decompressing
Transfer
Transfer time reduced by
nearly half (vs. GDI)
Fast printing of text and graphics
SPLC (Sharp Printer Language with Compression) Printing
Host-based
print data
Macintosh
Windows®95/98/Me
Windows®2000
Ethernet
(10Base-T/100Base-TX)
TCP/IP
IPX/SPX
IPP, etc.
TCP/IP
IPX/SPX
IPP, etc.
EtherTalk
Print
Windows®XP
Windows NT®4.0
UNIX
TCP/IP
With optional AR-P17
and AR-NC5J installed
Printer Administration Utility screen
NETWORK PRINTING (option)
Printer Status Window
Copier output
Job Offset
Job Separator
Won’t get
mixed! Printer/fax output

A3 Network Scanning
The optional AR-NS2
Network Scanner Expansion
Kit turns the AR-M236 into a
convenient monochrome
network scanner. With the
touch of a few buttons, you
can choose one of three
ways to distribute your
scanned documents.
Scan to E-mail allows you
to send documents as an
attachment to any e-mail address over the Internet. Additionally,
an “ad hoc”feature allows you to conveniently enter an e-mail
subject title or file name from the touch-screen LCD.
Scan to FTP Server lets you scan a
document directly to an FTP server for
special applications such as company-wide
posting or archiving. Scan to Desktop
enables you to send scanned documents
directly to your desktop computer. And with
Sharpdesk™, Sharp’s powerful but easy-to-
use document management software (see
below), editing and managing scanned
documents is easier than ever.
Sharpdesk™for Total Document Management
Sharpdesk™is an original,
intuitive application that provides
integrated desktop management
of documents regardless of the
format. Once you scan
documents and images, or drag-
and-drop existing files
on your PC into
Sharpdesk™, you can
view their thumbnail
images and organise,
edit, search and
distribute your
documents in over
200 file formats for
maximum productivity.
VIEW & SEARCH
Sharpdesk’s built-in
Search engine displays
results clearly and logically,
making it fast and easy to
find and retrieve scanned
documents or any
electronic file on your PC.
You can also view files in
their native format by
dragging and dropping
them onto Sharpdesk’s
View/Work area, where they will be displayed as easy-to-
recognise thumbnail images. Sharpdesk supports over 200
kinds of file formats, including Excel, Word, TIFF, JPEG and
BMP.
EDIT & PROOFREAD
Sharpdesk Composer lets you
combine different types of files into
a single document through simple
drag-and-drop operation. Image
Editor provides a range of useful
annotation tools such as labels,
stamps and marks, allowing
network users to check and
proofread documents without
overwriting the original files and
without having to print out a
hard copy.
CONVERT & OUTPUT
Output your scanned documents by dragging them onto the
desired icon in the Output zone. You can archive, print, e-mail
or fax files, or open them in your favourite application.
Sharpdesk can convert documents to PDF format for
sending as easy-to-open e-mail attachments. It can also convert
scanned documents to editable text using OCR (optical
character recognition).
LDAP Compatibility for Network Scanning
Built-in LDAP (lightweight directory access protocol) support
eliminates the need to enter or register an entire e-mail address
from the LCD control panel. Simply enter the first few letters of
the recipient’s name and the AR-M236 displays a list of
possible matches from
names and e-mail
addresses on your
company’s LDAP server.
This feature saves
precious time and lets you
avoid errors when typing
e-mail addresses.
Print
Sharpdesk™3.0 screen
Annotation function
Scan
Internet
Scan to e-mail
Document
File serverClient PCs
Send as e-mail
attachment
Scan to FTP server
Store and share
as digital data
Scan to desktop
Send to
designated PC
Folder window View/work area Output zone
Composer
Fax E-mail Convert
by OCR Composer
NETWORK SCANNING (option)
Search screen
Image Editor
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OTHER KEY FEATURES
•Automatic Print Reduction automatically reduces the
size of received faxes to fit the size of the printing paper
•Memory Transmission stores documents in memory,
allowing the originals to be returned to the user quickly
•Memory Reception saves incoming faxes in memory if the
AR-M236 runs out of paper or toner
•Timer Transmission enables unattended after-hours
operation when reduced phone rates are in effect
•Polling allows the user to retrieve a document left in the
feeder of a remote fax machine
•Programme keys (up to 8 keys) are available to set up
frequently used transmissions for instant recall
•Long originals (up to 1,000 mm long) can be sent using
the RSPF (Note: Not possible for A3-wide paper or in Ultra
Fine mode)
•Dual Page Scan allows faxing of pages from an open
book or documents placed side by side
•Job Separator separates incoming faxes from copier jobs
•Offset Stacking slightly shifts individual faxes as they
arrive for easy retrieval
•Broadcast Faxing to up to 200 destinations
•Anti-Junk Fax blocks unwanted faxes from up to 50
specified fax numbers
High-Speed Operation
The AR-FX7 Fax Expansion Kit turns the AR-M236
into a Super G3 fax machine featuring a fast
modem speed of 33.6 Kbps. Using JBIG data
compression, the AR-M236 can send an A4 size page in under
3 seconds*. Working together with the machine’s 1.5-second
scanning, this function greatly enhances the efficiency of your
faxing jobs.
*Based on ITU-T test chart No. 1 at standard resolution.
Duplex Transmission and Reception
With the optional RSPF, the AR-M236 scans both pages of two-
sided documents and sorts them in memory. The pages are then
transmitted in the proper order. Thanks to the standard duplex
module, the AR-M236 can also print incoming faxes onto both
sides of paper, thus saving you paper costs.
Quick On-Line Transmission
The AR-M236 starts dialling and transmitting a multi-page
document as soon as the first page is scanned into memory. This
greatly reduces the overall time it takes to send the document.
500-Number Auto Dialling
Register up to 500 numbers
into the customisable
directory of one-touch auto-
dial keys, listed in
alphabetical order for easy
searches of specific
numbers.
F-Code Communication
Conforming to the ITU-T F-Code (sub-address and passcode)
standard, the AR-M236 is capable of F-Code confidential
communication, F-Code relay request transmission and F-Code
memory polling with other fax machines regardless of the
manufacturer or model.
Ultra Fine Mode
You can set the AR-M236 to this ultra-high resolution to give the
recipient crisp, clear reproduction of detailed images and fine text.
“Send Fax”
command from PC Fax is sent to recipient fax machine
Conventional faxing
Select printer or
PC-fax driver
PC-Fax (AR-M236)
Greatly reduces time
required for faxing
Fax documentOutput document“Print” command
“Send” command
3 steps!
1 step!
FAXING (option)
Multi Access
You get two different functions simultaneously; for example, you
can scan documents into memory for transmission while you
receive an incoming fax.
PC-Fax
A PC-Fax function allows you to directly send a document
created on your PC to a recipient’s fax machine via the
AR-M236. Since all faxing procedures are done on your PC
without printing to paper, this function saves times, increases
faxing productivity, and retains original document quality.
Conventional Memory Transmission
Scan All Send
Saves Time
Scan
Quick On-Line Transmission (AR-M236)
Dial
Send
Dial

Data Security
Digital copier/printers or multifunction products can retain
hundreds of pages of confidential information from previous
jobs on their internal memory. To prevent these sensitive
records from being
recovered by
unauthorised persons, the
AR-M236 can be
equipped with the
optional AR-FR12 Data
Security Kit*, which
completely erases the
data generated for each
job.
*To be available at a later
date.
Sharp’s Layered Security Approach Protects Your Business at Every Level
The AR-M236 has multiple levels of network and data security to restrict access to your electronic documents and ensure that
unauthorised personnel cannot get hold of valuable data. Users get peace of mind knowing they can safely copy, print, scan
and fax digital documents in any business environment, thanks to Sharp, the leader in office equipment security.
IP/MAC Address Filtering
The optional AR-NC5J Print Server Card and the AR-P17 Printer
Expansion Kit provide the AR-M236 with highly secure printing
and scanning capabilities by restricting access to the AR-M236
on your office network.
Only PCs that have either
or both their IP address
or MAC (media access
control) address registered
are allowed to use the
AR-M236. Attempted
access from an unknown
IP or MAC address will
be denied, preventing
unauthorised use.
Confidential Print
With the optional AR-P17, the AR-M236 provides confidential
printing. To keep others from seeing confidential documents as
they are being printed out, the AR-M236’s Confidential Print
function requires the user to enter in a PIN (personal
identification number) at the machine before printing can begin.
User Authentication for Network Scanning
To prevent unauthorised use of network scanning, the AR-M236
supports user authentication, which requires users to log in to
the machine before performing any network scanning
operations.
Note: Available with optional AR-P17 and AR-NS2.
Auditing Mode
An auditing mode built into the AR-M236 requires users to enter
a five-digit PIN code to gain access to the operation panel. This
feature also restricts users from printing to the AR-M236.
Prevents data leak
The data generated for each
job is automatically erased
once that job is finished
Data Security SystemIP/MAC Address Filtering
TOP SECRET
Unknown IP or MAC addresses
will be denied access
NO!
OK Copy Data Print Data
Scan Data Fax Data
Data Erase
and
stored on
memory
Set PIN on your PC.
Data is sent from PC...
User enters PIN on
operation panel. Confidential
printouts won’t be
read by others.
Confidential Print
Super G3 & G3 fax, PC-fax (with AR-P17)AR-FX7
*1: Max. 13.5 cpm at 1,200 dpi resolution. *2: In Windows environment only. *3: Certain types of TIFF and PDF files may not print out this way.
Data erase (copy/print/scan/fax)AR-FR12
Software Options to Expand the AR-M236’s Key Features
AR-M236
(Base Unit)
USB 2.0 (full speed)
IEEE 1284 (parallel)
AR-P17
10Base-T/100Base-TX
USB 2.0 (full speed)
IEEE 1284 (parallel)
AR-NC5J
AR-NS2
COPY
Max. 23 cpm
True 1,200 dpi*
1
Electronic sorting
Duplex copying
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PRINT
SPLC printing
Max. 23 ppm (ROPM)
Duplex printing
PCL6/5e printing
Network printing (TCP/IP)*
2
True 1,200 dpi printing
Direct TIFF*
3
printing
PAU & status monitor
PS3 printing
Direct PDF*
3
printing
Barcode font support
Font & form download
Network printing (multi
protocol)
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SCAN
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Network scanning
Sharpdesk™3.0
AR-PK1 N
AR-PF1/PF2
SECURITY
Copy auditor
Confidential printing (with PIN)
–
IP/MAC address filtering
Protocol selection
Scan user authentication
DOCUMENT SECURITY

©SHARP CORP. Printed in Australia
Type
Engine speed (copy/print)
(A4 size)
Paper size
Paper capacity
Memory
First copy time*1
Warm-up time*2
Power requirements
Power consumption
Dimensions (W x D x H)
Weight
Desktop
600 dpi: Max. 23 cpm/ppm
1,200 dpi: Max. 13.5 cpm/ppm
Max. A3, min. A5
1,100 sheets (500 x 2 + 100), max. 2,100 sheets with option
32MB, upgradeable to 1,056MB
4.8 seconds
23 seconds
230 ~ 240V AC ±10%, 50/60 Hz
Max. 1.4 kW, 1.1W or less in Sleep mode
623 x 609.5 x 640.5 mm
Approx. 46 kg
Resolution*10
Compatibility
File format
Features
Original paper size
Continuous copy
Resolution
Gradation
Zoom range
Features
Max. A3
Max. 999 copies
Scan: 400 dpi
Print: 600 dpi, 1,200 dpi (Super Photo mode)
Scan: 256 levels
Print: 2 levels
25 to 400% (1,200 dpi: 50 to 200%) in 1% increments with
10 preset ratios (5R + 5E) in metric system
•Scan once/print many •Electronic sorting •Offset function
•Duplex copy •Dual page copy •B&W reverse •XY zoom
•Multi shot (2-in-1/4-in-1) •Rotation copy •Edge/centre erase
•Margin shift •Auto paper/magnification selection
•Job programme •Job build •Pre-heat/auto power shut-off modes
•Copy auditing (100 accounts) •Pamphlet copy •Cover insertion
Hardware interface
Supported platforms
Network protocols
Printing protocols
Feature
10Base-T, 100Base-TX (RJ-45 Ethernet connection)
Windows®95/98/Me, Windows NT®4.0, Windows®2000/XP,
Novell NetWare 3.x/4.x/5.x/6.0, UNIX, Linux, Macintosh system
8.6 to 9.x and 10.1 or later
TCP/IP for Windows and UNIX environments,
IPX/SPX for Novell environments, EtherTalk for Macintosh
environments, NetBEUI for Windows environments
LPR, Raw TCP (port 9100), POP3 (e-mail printing), HTTP,
Novell Printserver application with NDS and Bindery,
FTP for downloading print files, EtherTalk printing, IPP
Network security with IP/MAC address filtering
Resolution
Memory
Interface
Supported OS
PDL emulation
Available fonts
Features [Standard]
[Option]
Standard: 600 dpi (enhanced 1,200 dpi)
Option: 1,200 dpi
Standard: Shared
Option: 64MB, upgradeable to 320MB
Standard: IEEE 1284, USB 2.0
Option: 10Base-T/100Base-TX
Standard: Windows NT®4.0, Windows®2000/XP,
Windows®95/98/Me
Option: Macintosh 8.6 to 9.x and 10.1 or later*4
Standard: SPLC (Sharp Printer Language with Compression)
Option: PCL 6/5e, PS3*4
Standard: Host-based
Option: 80 fonts for HP PCL, 136 fonts for PS3*4
•Duplex print •N-up (2/4) •Paper/output tray selection
•Smoothing •RIP once/print many •Fit to page •Image adjust
•Print with stapling •Watermarks
•Pamphlet style •Binding edge •N-up (2/4/8/16)
•Cover insertion (front & back) •Transparency insertion
•Negative image*5•Mirror image*5•Carbon copy print •Overlay
•Print auditor •Job retention (confidential print, proof print)
•Direct printing of PDF*4*6 and TIFF*6files •E-mail print
•Barcode font compatibility*7•Font/form download
Optical: 400 dpi (setting range: 200, 300, 600)
Output: 200, 300, 600 dpi
TWAIN compliant (push out method)
TIFF, PDF
•Sharpdesk™3.0 •Scan to e-mail/FTP server/desktop PC
(with Sharpdesk) •LDAP for easy e-mail address browsing
and ad hoc e-mail/file name entry from control panel
AR-M236 Digital Multifunctional System
Specifications
General
Copier
Printer*3
Network Support*8(option)
Scanner*9
Distributed by:
Options
AR-D21
500-Sheet Paper
Feed Unit
AR-M236
AR-D22
Dual 500-Sheet
Paper Feed Unit
AR-FN5 N
Finisher
AR-F14
Saddle Stitch
Finisher
(to be available
at a later date)
AR-TR3
Job Separator
Tray Kit
AR-RP7
100-Sheet Reversing
Single Pass Feeder AR-VR6
Document Cover
*1: When feeding A4 sheets from 1st paper tray, A4 original scanned on document glass
in Auto Exposure mode.
*2: At rated voltage, 25°C, 65% RH.
*3: Optional AR-P17 Printer Expansion Kit required for some features.
*4: AR-PK1
N PS3 Expansion Kit required.
*5: Available only in PS3.
*6: Certain types of PDF and TIFF files may not print out this way.
*7: AR-PF1 Barcode Font Kit required.
*8: AR-P17 provides TCP/IP network connectivity in a Windows environment; adding the AR-NC5J
Print Server Card gives network connectivity with other operating systems and protocols.
*9: Optional AR-NS2 Network Scanner Expansion Kit, AR-P17 and memory required.
*10: Resolutions higher than 400 dpi are interpolated.
*11: Optional AR-FX7 Fax Expansion Kit required.
*12: Based on ITU-T test chart no.1 at standard resolution in Super G3 mode, 33,600 bps,
JBIG compression.
•Design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice. Colour variations to
products may occur due to printing.
•Windows and Windows NT are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. All other brand names and
product names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
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Some options may not be available in some areas.
Compression method
Communication protocol
Transmission time
Modem speed
Scanning resolution
Memory
Grayscale levels
Features
JBIG/MMR/MR/MH
Super G3/G3
Less than 3 seconds*12
33,600 bps to 2,400 bps with automatic fallback
Standard: 8 dots x 3.85 lines/mm up to 16 dots x 15.4 lines/mm
2MB, upgradeable to 10MB with options
256 levels
•Duplex transmission/reception •PC-fax transmission
•Quick on-line transmission •F-Code compatibility
•500 rapid dials •Confidential communication
•Anti-junk fax reception •Memory transmission
•Group dials (up to 50 groups & 200 destinations)
•Broadcasting (up to 200 destinations) •8 programmes
•Department control (100 profiles)
Facsimile*11
Shown with options.
AR-FX7
Fax Expansion Kit
AR-P17
Printer Expansion Kit
AR-PN1A/B/C/D Punch Module
AR-NC5J Print Server Card
AR-PK1N PS3 Expansion Kit
AR-PF1 Barcode Font Kit
AR-PF2 Flash ROM Kit
for downloaded fonts
AR-NS2 Network Scanner Expansion Kit
(with 10 Sharpdesk™licenses)
AR-MM9 8MB Fax Memory
AR-SM5 256MB Memory
AR-SM6 512MB Memory
AR-FR12 Data Security Kit
(to be available at a later date)
930.7 mm
1,100 mm
609.5 mm
623 mm
1,097 mm
474 mm
SHARP CORPORATION OF AUSTRALIA PTY LTD
ABN 40 003 039 405
1 Huntingwood Drive, Huntingwood NSW 2148
PO Box 827 Blacktown NSW 2148
Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]
www.sharp.net.au