Sharp AR-M257 - Digital Imager B/W Laser User manual

The Sharp AR-M257 and AR-M317 Digital IMA ER™MFPs deliver everything you
need to raise office productivity to a whole new level. With 25/31-ppm printing,
convenient networking, and integrated multifunction capabilities including scanning and
faxing—these top-notch performers are all ideal for busy workgroups. Standard features
include a 100-sheet reversing document feeder, duplexing, 1,200-dpi (enhanced) laser
output, and a large 8.1" (measured diagonally) touch-screen LCD display that makes
operation easy and intuitive. And best of all, the modular design makes it easy to add
functionality to adapt to your changing business needs. Advanced multifunction
capabilities include PCL®6 and Postscript®3™ compatible network printing, network
scanning and Super 3 faxing. Embedded software delivers advanced web-based
management tools as well as state-of-the-art security features that help your business
protect intellectual property and meet regulatory compliance.
Enhanced Paper Handling
The AR-M257/M317 Digital IMA ER MFPs were designed
with advanced paper-handling capabilities to help maximize
productivity. With a fast 25/31-ppm copy/print speed, standard
100-sheet RSPF, electronic sorting, and auto-duplex capability,
these versatile systems take the hassle out of the most sophisticated
jobs. The large 8.1" (measured diagonally) animated touch-screen
LCD display simplifies operation with easy, step-by-step
guidance—so using the AR-M257/M317 Digital IMA ER MFPs
is virtually effortless.
Convenient ID Card Shot
The Sharp AR-M257/M317 Digital IMA ER MFPs can
duplicate both sides of an ID or insurance card by holding the
first side of the card in memory and then capturing the reverse
side. Automatically, both sides are duplicated onto one side of
paper—minimizing resources and saving valuable time through
improved workflow efficiency.
Optional Network Printing
For even more performance and functionality, Sharp’s optional
PCL6 compatible Print Controller with standard networking
provides 64 MB standard memory, 1,200-dpi (enhanced)
resolution and 10/100baseT networking for ultra-crisp network
printing right from the convenience of your desktop. And, with
features that include Carbon Copy Print mode, cover pages, proof
printing and optional form/font downloads, you get the ease
and control of producing professional, high-quality
documents—without the cost of outsourcing. Integrated software
also enables you to track print usage for cost accounting and
audit purposes, making the AR-M257/M317 Digital IMA ER
MFPs incredibly simple to manage.
Scan, Save and Send
Transform the AR-M257/M317 into centralized document
distribution hubs with the optional Network Scanning Kit.
Advanced features include Scan to E-mail, Scan to Desktop,
Scan to FTP, and Scan to URL. Scanning allows you to minimize
costs associated with couriers and send documents instantly for
optimum efficiency. Documents can be saved in today’s most
widely used file formats including PDF and TIFF. For added
security, the Sharp AR-M257/M317 Digital IMA ER MFPs
support User Authentication, so you can restrict network scan
access to authorized users.
Speedy Super G3 Faxing
The AR-M257/M317 Digital IMA ER MFPs
double as powerful Super 3 workgroup
faxes with lightning-fast speed. With
advanced features including Duplex Scanning,
F-Code Communication, and Ledger-Size Reception, the
AR-M257/M317 can easily keep up with the requirements of
busy workgroups. Designed for moderate-to-heavy usage, you
can broadcast up to 200 destinations, as well as store up to
500 auto-dial numbers—all of which can be managed through
the intuitive touch-screen display.
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SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION
Sharp Plaza, Mahwah, NJ 07495-1163
1-800-BE-SHARP • www.sharpusa.com
©2009 Sharp Electronics Corporation. All rights reserved. 11/09
Sharp, Sharp OSA, Sharpdesk, MY Sharp and all related trademarks are trademarks or
registered trademarks of Sharp Corporation and/or its affiliated companies. Windows, Windows
NT, Windows Server and Windows ista are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation. Postscript is a registered trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated; PCL is a
registered trademark of Hewlett Packard Company. Design and Specifications subject to
change without notice. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
AR-M257/M317 Digital IMAGER MFP Main Specifications
Type: Digital Multifunction System
Standard Functions: Copy, PC Print
Optional Functions: Network Printing, Network Scanning,
Super 3 Fax, Application Integration
Copy System: Dry electrostatic transfer system
Originals: Sheets, bound documents
Original Size (Max): 11" x 17"
Copy Size: Min. 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", Max. 11" x 17"
Copy Speed: 25/31 copies per minute (8 1/2" x 11")
18/24 copies per minute (8 1/2" x 11"R)
15/20 copies per minute (8 1/2" x 14")
13/17 copies per minute (11" x 17")
Continuous Copy: Maximum 999 copies
First Copy Out Time: AR-M257: 4.8 seconds*
AR-M317: 4.5 seconds*
Warm Up Time: AR-M257: 23 seconds*
AR-M317: 25 seconds*
Zoom Range: 25% to 400% in 1% increments
(with RSPF 50%-200%)
Fixed Zoom Mode: 25%, 50%, 64%, 77%, 100%, 121%,
129%, 200%, 400%
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 Feed System: Standard: (2) 500-sheet paper 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)
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 thick paper up to 54 lb.
Memory (total): 32 MB total (includes electronic sorting),
up to 1,024 MB option
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: 400 dpi; Copy output: 600 dpi
Exposure Modes: 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, 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
Power Consumption: Maximum 1450 W, pre-heat 90 W,
sleep mode 1.2 W
Weight: Approximately 121 pounds
Dimensions: 24" (w) x 25" (d) x 31" (h)
JBIG Speed-En anced Printer Function (standard)
PDL: Sharp SPLC host-based with JBI compression
Resolution: 600 dpi, 1200 x 600 dpi (enhanced)
Print Speed: 15 pages per minute (single print mode),
25/31 pages per minute (ROPM mode)
Operating Systems: Windows®98, Windows Me, Windows XP,
Windows XP x64, Windows NT®4 (SP5 or
later), Windows 2000, Windows Vista™,
and Windows Vista x64
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: IEEE 1284 parallel port, USB 2.0 port
Network Print Controller (optional)
PDL: PCL®6 (XL)/PCL5e compatible
Resolution: 1200 x 600 dpi (enhanced), 600 dpi,
300 dpi
Print Speed: 25/31 pages per minute
Operating Systems: Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows XP,
Windows XP x64, Windows NT4 (SP5 or
later), Windows 2000, Windows Vista, and
Windows Vista x64, MAC OS®8.6 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
Performance: 300 MHz RISC Processor with Rip-Once-Print-
Many memory management
Features: 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,
font/form downloads, and direct print function 2
PC Interface: IEEE 1284 parallel port, USB 2.0 port
Network Support
Hardware Interface: RJ-45 Ethernet connection
Type: 10/100 BaseT
Network Operating Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows XP,
Systems: Windows XP x64, Windows NT 4 (SP5 or
later), Windows 2000, Windows Vista, and
Windows Vista x64, Windows Server®2003,
Sun™ Solaris 2.3 to 2.5/2.6, HP-UX
9.x/10.x, AIX 4.xx, BSD Linux, Unix®, Novell®
Netware®3.x/4.x/5.x/6.0, MAC OS
Network Protocols: TCP/IP for Windows, IPV4/IPV6,
Apple®/Macintosh®, and Unix environments,
IPX/SPX for Novell environments, and
AppleTalk®for Macintosh®environments
Printing Protocols: LPR, IPP, Raw TCP (port 9100), HTTP, Novell
NDS/ PServer/Rprinter (Bindery)/ NDPS
(TCP/IP), HTTPS, IPPS
Network Security: IP/Mac Address Filtering, protocol
enable/disable, SSL Encryption, IPsec
Network Scanning Kit (optional)3
Type: Flat bed monochrome scanning system
Original Feed System: Platen/document feeder, simplex/duplex
with RSPF
Resolution: 200 dpi, 300 dpi, 600 dpi
Image Format: TIFF 6.0, ITU-T 3/ 4 TIFF, 3/ 4
single/multi-page PDF
Scan Destinations: E-mail, Desktop, FTP, URL
Destination Profiles: Up to 200
Network Protocols: TCP/IP, IPV4/IPV6, (includes SMTP, LDAP, FTP)
Network Security: E-mail server user authentication
Software: Sharpdesk®Document Management
Software (10-user license included)
Super G3 Fax Kit (optional)
Transmission Mode: Super 3, 3
Modem Speed: 33.6 KBPS 4
Compression Methods: JBI , MMR, MR, MH
Scanning Method: Sheet fed simplex or duplex or book
Max. Transmit 400 dpi (ultra-fine)
Resolution:
Transmission Speed: Approximately 2 seconds with JBI 4
Auto Dialing Methods: 500 auto dial/group dial destinations
roup Dialing: 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
Optional Equipment
AR-D30 500-sheet x 1 drawer paper feed unit
AR-D31 500-sheet x 2 drawers paper feed unit
AR-FN5A 1,000-sheet Finisher/30-sheet stapler
AR-F14N Saddle Stitch Finisher
AR-PN1B Hole Punch Unit
AR-TR3 Job Separator Tray
AR-P27 PCL6 Compatible Print Controller with
network interface
AR-PK1N Postscript®3™ Compatible Expansion Kit 3
MX-NSX1 Network Scanning Kit 3,5
MX-AMX1 Application Integration Module 6
AR-FX7 Super 3 Fax Kit
AR-MM9 8 MB fax upgrade memory
AR-PF1 Bar Code Font Kit 3
AR-FR24U Commercial Data Security Kit (AR-M257)
AR-FR25U Commercial Data Security Kit (AR-M317)
AR-237ABL Low Stand (use with 3 or 4-tray configuration)
AR-237ABH High Stand (use with 2-tray configuration)
Supplies
AR-310MT Toner Cartridge
AR-271MD Developer
AR-310DR Drum Cartridge
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* May vary depending on product configuration, machine settings
and operating and/or environmental conditions.
1
Requires optional AR-FX7 Super 3 Fax Kit.
2
Requires AR-PK1N.
3
Requires AR-P27 Print Controller.
4
Based on ITU Test chart #1 in standard resolution,
actual transmission time will vary based on line conditions.
5
Requires 128 MB memory upgrade on AR-P27.
6
Requires AR-P27 and MX-NSX1 + 128 MB memory upgrade.