AR-M237
AR-M237/M277 IMAGER Copier Specifications
Type: Digital duplex copier-based MFP
Standard Functions: Copy, PC Print
Optional Functions: Network Printing, Network Scanning,
Super G3 Fax
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: 23/27 copies per minute (8 1/2" x 11")
16/18 copies per minute (8 1/2" x 11"R)
13/16 copies per minute (8 1/2" x 14")
12/14 copies per minute (11" x 17")
Continuous Copy: Maximum 999 copies
First Copy Out Time: 4.8 seconds or less
Warm Up Time: 23 seconds or less
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): 48 MB total (includes electronic sorting),
up to 1,024 MB option
Electronic Sort Up to 100-sheet electronic sorting (shared
shared Function: memory), group copy,
rotation copy, 2-in-1 copy / 4-in-1 copy,
edge erase, center erase, and margin shift
Copy Resolution: Scan: 600 dpi; Copy output: 1,200 dpi
Exposure Modes: Super photo mode: 1,200 dpi, 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, depart-
ment 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 1,400 W, pre-heat 90 W,
sleep mode 1 W
Weight: Approximately 112 pounds
Dimensions: 24.5" (w) x 23.9" (d) x 30.9" (h)
JBIG Speed-Enhanced Printer Function (standard)
Emulation: Sharp SPLC host-based with JBIG compression
Resolution: 600 dpi, 1200 x 600 dpi (enhanced)
Print Speed: 15 pages per minute (single print mode),
23/27 pages per minute (ROPM mode)
Operating Systems: Windows
®
95/98/ME, NT4.0, 2000, XP
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: Standard: IEEE 1284 (ECP) parallel port,
USB 2.0 port
AR-P17 Print Controller (optional)
Emulation: PCL6 (XL), PCL5e, PS3 (optional)
Resolution: 1,200 dpi, 600 dpi, 300 dpi
Print Speed: 23 pages per minute
Operating Systems: Windows 95/98/ME, NT4.0,2000,XP, MAC
OS 8.6through9.x,MAC OS 10.1 or later
Software: Print driver, Printer Status Monitor,
Printer Administration Utility, PC fax driver
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Memory: 64 MB standard, expandable to 320 MB
RIP-Once Print-Many: Yes (managed by host machine)
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
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PC Interface: Standard: IEEE 1284 (ECP) parallel port, USB
2.0 port
Network Support
Hardware Interface: RJ-45 Ethernet connection
Type: 10/100 BaseT
Network Operating Windows 95/98/ME/XP Professional/
Systems:
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NT4.0/2000/2003 Server, Sun Solaris 2.3
to 2.5/2.6, HP-UX 9.x/10.x, AIX 4.x.x,
BSD Linux, Unix, Novell Netware
3.x/4.x/5.x/6.0, MAC OS
Network Protocols:
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TCP/IP for Windows, Novell,
Apple/Macintosh, and Unix environments,
IPX/SPX for Novell environments, and
AppleTalk for Macintosh
®
environments
Printing Protocols:
3
LPR, IPP, Raw TCP (port 9100), HTTP, Novell
NDS/ PServer/Rprinter (Bindery)/ NDPS
(TCP/IP)
Network Security: IP/Mac Address Filtering, protocol
enable/disable
AR-NS2 Network Scanning Kit (optional)
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Type: Flat bed monochrome scanning system
Original Feed System: Platen/document feeder, simplex/duplex
with RSPF feeds up to 39 opm
Resolution: 200 dpi, 300 dpi, 600 dpi
Image Format: TIFF 6.0, ITU-T G3/G4 TIFF, G3/G4
single/multi-page PDF
Scan Destinations: E-mail, Desktop, FTP, URL
Destination Profiles: Up to 200
Operating System: Windows 95/98/ME, 2000, XP
Network Protocols: TCP/IP (includes SMTP, LDAP, FTP)
Network Security: E-mail server user authentication
Software: Sharpdesk Document Management
Software (included)
AR-FX7 Super G3 Fax Kit (optional)
Transmission Mode: Super G3, G3
Modem Speed: 33.6 KBPS
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Compression Methods: JBIG, 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 JBIG
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Auto Dialing Methods: 500 auto dial/group dial destinations
Group 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-D21 500-sheet x 1 drawer paper feed unit
AR-D22 500-sheet x 2 drawers paper feed unit
AR-FN5N 1,000-sheet Finisher/30-sheet stapler
AR-TR3 Job Separator Tray
AR-P17 PCL6 Print Controller with network interface
AR-PK1N Postscript Level 3 Kit
3, 4
AR-NS2 Network Scanning Kit
4, 6
AR-AMIT Application Integration Module
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AR-NC5J Network Interface Card (protocol expansion)
AR-FX7 Super G3 Fax Kit
AR-MM9 8 MB fax upgrade memory
AR-PF1 Bar Code Font Kit
4
AR-PF2 Macro Font Flash ROM Kit
4
AR-FR12U Commercial Data Security Kit
AR-FR12M Common Criteria Data Security Kit
AR-237ABL Low Stand (use with 3 or 4-tray configuration)
AR-237ABH High Stand (use with 2-tray configuration)
Supplies
AR-270MT Toner Cartridge
AR-271MD Developer
AR-271DR Drum Cartridge
This machine has been tested for conformance with US
government Section 508 legislation regarding accessibility.
For additional information visit www.sharpusa.com.
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Requires optional AR-FX7 Super G3 Fax Kit.
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Requires AR-PK1N.
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Certain network operating systems and protocols
may require optional AR-NC5J NIC; see your local
authorized Sharp dealer for details.
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Requires AR-P17 Print Controller.
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Based on ITU Test chart #1 in standard resolution,
actual transmission time will vary based on line conditions.
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Requires 128 MB memory upgrade on AR-P17.
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Requires AR-P17 and AR-NS2 + 128 MB memory upgrade.
Design and specifications subject to change without notice.
Sharp is a registered trademark of Sharp Corporation. All other
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respective holders.
specifications
As an ENERGY STAR
®
Partner, SHARP has
determined that this product meets the
E
NERGY STAR
®
guidelines for energy efficiency.
SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION
Sharp Plaza, Mahwah, NJ 07430-2135
1-800-BE-SHARP
www.sharpusa.com
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