Sharp-AR-M205-

AR-M205 Copiers

High performance and incredible flexibility, all in a compact desktop package, makes the Sharp AR-M205 Digital IMAGER™ a solid addition to any small office or busy workgroup environment. This low-cost unit is a true multifunctional workhorse, able to manage demanding workflow with its generous 600-sheet paper capacity, auto duplexing and 20 cpm copy speed. Additional flexibility comes with standard full-color ledger-size PC scanning capability, as well as powerful productivity enhancing options such as 100-page electronic sorting and speed-enhanced printing upgrade.

	Features


	Exceptional Copy Quality

High quality copies and print jobs with 600 dpi true laser-quality output Fast 20-copies per minute speed keeps workflow moving Standard auto duplexing helps increase productivity Versatile 25%-400% zoom range with eight preset ratios Scan-Once, Print-Many memory management enhances productivity Cost-effective toner save mode


	Industry-Leading Full-Color PC Scanning

Standard ledger-size, full-color PC scanning capability adds a new dimension to workgroup productivity 600 x 1200 dpi, setting range Sharpdesk™ integrated desktop management software for easy handling and enhanced productivity Six scan-to-desktop destination keys programmable from your desktop Reduces need for extra peripherals


	Powerful Performance in a Compact Size

600-sheet paper capacity, upgradeable to 1,100 sheets (optional) Includes 100-sheet bypass tray Standard offset stacking separates each job for easy retrieval Optional 40-sheet Reversing Single Pass Document Feeder (RSPF) for enhanced productivity Powerful 32 MB standard memory, upgradeable to 304 MB (with options) Sharpdesk integrated desktop document management system Standard IEEE 1284 parallel and USB-1.1 ports for flexible PC connections Space-saving desktop size adds to convenience


	Optional AR-EB7 Function Upgrade Kit For Added Flexibility

100-page electronic sorting for handy functions such as offset sort stacking, rotation copy, two-in-one/four-in-one copy, edge erase, center erase and margin shift JBIG speed-enhancing printing system upgrade for efficient rip-once/print many memory management and 20-ppm printing performance Three users can easily share the device with USB-2.0 PC data port 16 MB additional memory with capability to add 256 MB option Optional PCL6 Network Printing/Scanning Kit available late 2003


	Optional Full-Featured Networking Kit

PCL6 Network printing Full color network printing 10/100baseT ethernet support Web-based management AR-NB2 Spec Sheet (PDF format, 1500K)

	Specifications


Copy Speed	20 ppm (8.5" x 11")




Automatic Duplex	--




Original Size	Sheet, bound documents




Paper Feed	Standard: (2) 250-sheet tray with automatic feed, one bypass tray with 100-sheet automatic feed capacity. Optional: (1) 250-sheet paper feed unit or (1) 500-sheet paper feed unit (250 x 2)




Recommended Monthly Volume	--




Print Speed	10 ppm, 20 ppm with optional AR-EB7 Functional Upgrade Kit




Page Description Language	Host-based/JBIG speed enhanced host-based with optional AR-EB7 Function Upgrade Kit.

Specifications


Copy Speed	20 ppm (8.5" x 11")




Automatic Duplex	--




Original Size	Sheet, bound documents




Paper Feed	Standard: (2) 250-sheet tray with automatic feed, one bypass tray with 100-sheet automatic feed capacity. Optional: (1) 250-sheet paper feed unit or (1) 500-sheet paper feed unit (250 x 2)




Recommended Monthly Volume	--




Print Speed	10 ppm, 20 ppm with optional AR-EB7 Functional Upgrade Kit




Page Description Language	Host-based/JBIG speed enhanced host-based with optional AR-EB7 Function Upgrade Kit.




Modem / Transmission Speed	--




First Copy Time	Approx. 7.2 seconds (normal copying mode)




Warm Up Time	45 seconds




Copy Ratio	Variable: 50-400% in 1% increments (with SPF 50-200%)




Type	Digital simplex copier-based MFP, desktop




Fixed Zoom Mode	50%, 64%, 77%, 95%, 100%, 121%, 129%, 141%, 200%




Copy Sizes	Min. 5.5' x 8.5" Max. 11" x 17"




Continuous Copy	Max. 99, subtractive counter




Original Size	Max. 11" x 17"




Copy System	Dry, electrostatic transfer system




Original Feed System	Standard: original table with platen cover. Optional: 40-sheet Reversing Single-Pass Document Feeder (RSPF)




Paper Type	Paper cassette: 15-24 lb. Standard or recycled paper




Fusing System	Heat rollers




Developer System	Magnetic brush development




Exposure Systems	Fused optical source, slit exposure (stationary platen) with automatic exposure




Light Source	Cold cathode lamp




Resolution	600 dpi (output and scan)




Gray Scale	256 levels, 2 levels




Copy Features	Scan-once, Print-Many, Auto Paper Sensing, Auto Magnification Sensing, auto tray switching, memory copy, manual zoom




Memory	32 MB (shared), expandable to 304 MB with options




Power Supply	AC (120 V), 60 Hz, 12 Amps




Power Consumption	Max 1200 W, stand by 5 W




ENERGY STAR^® Compliant	Yes¹




Weight	Approx. 92 lbs




Dimensions (w x h x d)	23 15/64" x 21 15/32" x 20 19/32




Printer Function




Emulation	Host-based/JBIG speed enhanced host-based with optional AR-EB7 Function Upgrade Kit




Resolution	600 dpi




Operating System	Windows 95/98ME, NT4.0, 2000, XP




Software	Print driver, print status monitor




Read Once, Print Many	Available with optional AR-EB7 upgrade kit, up to 50 pages @ 600 dpi




Interface	Standard IEEE 1284 (ECP) parallel port (1), USB 1.1, optional USB 2.0 with optional AR-EB7 upgrade kit




Page Memory	32 MB (shared), expandable to 304 MB with options




Color Scanner Function




Type	Flat head full color scanning system




Scanning Style	Platen/original feeder




Light Source	Cold cathode lamp




Resolution	Basic: 600 dpi x 1200 dpi, setting range 50-9600 dpi




Original Type	Sheet/book




Scanning Method	Original cover/SPF




Output	8 pixel/bit, A/D 12 bit




Protocol	TWAIN, WIA (Windows XP)




Interface	USB 1.1/optional USB 2.0 upgrade with AR-EB7 Function Upgrade Kit




Software	Sharpdesk integrated desktop document management software, Button Manager, Composer




Scanner Keys	6 Scan to Desktop destination keys




AR-EB7 Function Upgrade Kit




Memory	16 MB standard (shared), expandable to 272 with 256 MB DIMM




Electronic Sort Function	Scan capacity for sort/group: up to 100 sheets with 6% original, offset sort stacking, rotation copy, two-in-one/four-in-one copy, edge erase, center erase and margin shift




Printer Function	JBIG speed-enhancing printing system upgrade increases print speed to 16 ppm, rip-once/print many: up to 50 pages @600dpi (16 MB shared memory)




USB-2.0 Data Port	For scanning and printing, increases data transfer speed up to 480 Mbps




¹As 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. The copier does not include a lid for the platten top.