AR-M257

Enhanced Paper Handling
T
he AR-M257/M317 Digital IMAGER
MFPs were designed with advanced
paper-handling capabilities to help
maximize productivity. With a fast
2
5/31-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)
touch-screen LCD display simplifies
operation with easy, step-by-step
guidance—so using the AR M257/M317
Digital IMAGER MFPs is virtually effortless.
Convenient ID Card Shot
The Sharp AR-M257/M317 Digital IMAGER 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.
Quick and Easy Sets
Produce multiple-page handouts for
meetings and presentations with the
Job Build feature. Just program the
AR-M257/M317 through the touch-screen
LCD display and walk away. Job Build can
accommodate and output up to 500
sheets. Add the optional 1,000-sheet
finisher or saddle-stitch finisher with
available hole-punching, and you
can completely automate the entire
process to save even more time.
Crisp, High-Quality Imaging
W
ith standard PC printing up to
1200 x 600 dpi (enhanced) resolution,
the AR-M257/M317 Digital IMAGER
MFPs produce incredibly crisp text and
r
ich images. Sharp’s host-based print
controller utilizes JBIG compression, which reduces the job’s file
size and speeds up processing. A standard USB-2.0 interface
and IEEE 1284 parallel interface provides flexible connection
alternatives regardless of your computer platform.
Additional time-saving features that help maximize productivity
for busy workgroups include N-up Printing, Fit-to-Page, Automatic
Duplexing and Sorting.
Optional Network Printing
For even more performance and functionality, Sharp’s optional
Print Controller with PCL
®
6 compatibility and 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
IMAGER MFPs incredibly simple to manage.
High-Performance Features
High-Performance Features for Busy Workgroups
The 1,100-sheet standard
on-line paper capacity can
be expanded to 2,100 sheets.
The Card Shot feature conveniently copies
both sides of an ID or insurance card onto
a single sheet of paper.
Scan side 1
Flip over and
scan side 2
AR-F14N
Saddle-Stitch Finisher
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