AR-m257
ARM257
B&W IMAGER
In today’s fast-paced business environment it is essential
to maximize your daily productivity. That is why Sharp designed the new ARM257/317. This versatile multifunction
performer is a robust, 25-ppm ARM257 out-of-the-box workgroup copier/printer that enables you to spend less time at the copier—and more time on your business.
| Copy Speed | 23 copies per minute (8 1/2" x 11") 16 copies per minute (8 1/2" x 11"R) 13 copies per minute (8 1/2" x 14") 12 copies per minute (11" x 17") |
| Copy Speed | 27 copies per minute (8 1/2" x 11") 18 copies per minute (8 1/2" x 11"R) 16 copies per minute (8 1/2" x 14") 15 copies per minute (11" x 17") |
| Automatic Duplex | -- |
| Automatic Duplex | -- |
| Original Size | 11" x 17" Max |
| Original Size | 11" x 17" Max |
| Paper Feed | 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 Feed | Standard: (2) 500-sheet 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) |
| Recommended Monthly Volume | 75K/Monthly max. |
| Recommended Monthly Volume | 75K/Monthly max. |
| Print Speed | Standard JBIG controller: 15 pages per minute (single print mode), 23 pages per minute (ROPM mode). |
| Print Speed | Standard JBIG controller: 15 pages per minute (single print mode), 23 pages per minute (ROPM mode). |
| Page Description Language | Standard controller: hostbased PCL6(XL), PCL5e, PS3 (with optional AR-P17 Print Controller) Optional PCL6 controller: 23 pages per minute |
| Page Description Language | Standard controller: hostbased PCL6(XL), PCL5e, PS3 (with optional AR-P17 Print Controller) Optional PCL6 controller: 23 pages per minute |
| Modem / Transmission Speed | 33.6 KBPS / Approximately 2 seconds1 with JBIG (with optional AR-FX7 Super G3 Fax Kit) |
| Modem / Transmission Speed | 33.6 KBPS 5 / Approximately 2 seconds1 with JBIG 5 (with optional AR-FX7 Super G3 Fax Kit) |
| Type | Digital duplex copier-based MFP |
| Type | Digital duplex copier-based MFP |
| Standard Functions | Copy, PC Print |
| Standard Functions | Copy, PC Print |
| Optional Functions | Network Printing, Network Scanning, Super G3 Fax |
| Optional Functions | Network Printing, Network Scanning, Super G3 Fax |
| Copy System | Dry electrostatic transfer system |
| Copy System | Dry electrostatic transfer system |
| Originals | Sheets, bound documents |
| Originals | Sheets, bound documents |
| Copy Size | Min. 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", Max. 11" x 17" |
| Copy Size | Min. 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", Max. 11" x 17" |
| Continuous Copy | Maximum 999 copies |
| Continuous Copy | Maximum 999 copies |
| First Copy Out Time | 4.8 seconds or less |
| First Copy Out Time | 4.8 seconds or less |
| Warm Up Time | 23 seconds or less |
| Warm Up Time | 23 seconds or less |
| Zoom Range | 25% to 400% in 1% increments (with RSPF 50%-200%) |
| Zoom Range | 25% to 400% in 1% increments (with RSPF 50%-200%) |
| Fixed Zoom Mode | 50%, 64%, 77%, 95%, 100%, 121%, 129%, 141%, 200% |
| Fixed Zoom Mode | 50%, 64%, 77%, 95%, 100%, 121%, 129%, 141%, 200% |
| Exposure System | Fixed optical source, slit exposure (stationary platen) with automatic exposure |
| 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. |
| 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 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. |
| 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 think paper up to 54 lb. |
| Memory (total) | 48 MB (includes electronic sorting), expandable to 1,072 MB |
| Memory (total) | 48 MB (includes electronic sorting), expandable to 1,072 MB |
| 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. |
| 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: 600 dpi; Copy output: 1,200 dpi |
| 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 |
| Exposure Modes | Super photo mode: 1,200 dpi, Photo mode: 600 dpi, Auto exposure: 600 dpi |
| Halftone | 256 gradations/2 levels |
| Halftone | 256 gradations/2 levels |
| Copy Features | Scan-Once Print-Many, electronic sorting, Auto Paper Sensing (APS), Auto Magnification Sensing (AMS), auto tray switching, memory copy, 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 |
| Copy Features | Scan-Once Print-Many, electronic sorting, Auto Paper Sensing (APS), Auto Magnification Sensing (AMS), auto tray switching, memory copy, 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 |
| 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). |
| 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 |
| Offset Stacking | Standard paper shifter for main output tray |
| Power Requirement | AC 120 V, 60 HZ, 12 Amps |
| Power Requirement | AC 120 V, 60 HZ, 12 Amps |
| ENERGY STAR® Compliant | Yes2 |
| Power Consumption | Maximum 1,200 W, pre-heat 108.9 W, sleep mode 10 W |
| Power Consumption | Maximum 1,200 W, pre-heat 108.9 W, sleep mode 10 W |
| ENERGY STAR® Compliant | Yes2 |
| Weight | Approximately 112 pounds |
| Weight | Approximately 112 pounds |
| Dimensions | 24.5" (w) x 23.9" (d), x 30.9" (h) |
| Dimensions | 24.5" (w) x 23.9" (d), x 30.9" (h) |
| Emulation | Sharp SPLC host-based with JBIG compression |
| Emulation | Sharp SPLC host-based with JBIG compression |
| Resolution | 600 dpi, 1200 x 600 dpi (enhanced) |
| Resolution | 600 dpi, 1200 x 600 dpi (enhanced) |
| Operating Systems | Windows® 95/98/ME, NT4.0, 2000, XP |
| Operating Systems | Windows® 95/98/ME, NT4.0, 2000, XP |
| Memory | Shared |
| 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 |
| 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 (supports USB 1.1) |
| PC Interface | Standard: IEEE 1284 (ECP) parallel port, USB 2.0 port (supports USB 1.1) |
| Emulation | PCL6 (XL), PCL5e, PS3 (optional) |
| Emulation | PCL6 (XL), PCL5e, PS3 (optional) |
| Resolution | 1,200 dpi, 600 dpi, 300 dpi |
| Resolution | 1,200 dpi, 600 dpi, 300 dpi |
| Print Speed | 23 pages per minute |
| Print Speed | 27 pages per minute |
| Operating Systems | Windows 95/98/ME, NT4.0, 2000, XP, MAC OS 8.6.1 through 9.x, MAC OS 10.1 or later |
| Operating Systems | Windows 95/98/ME, NT4.0, 2000, XP, MAC OS 8.6.1 through 9.x, MAC OS 10.1 or later |
| Software | Print driver, Printer Status Monitor, Printer Administration Utility, PC fax driver 1 |
| Software | Print driver, Printer Status Monitor, Printer Administration Utility, PC fax driver |
| Memory | 64 MB standard, expandable to 320 MB |
| Memory | 64 MB standard, expandable to 320 MB |
| RIP-Once Print-Many | Yes (managed by host machine) |
| RIP-Once Print-Many | Yes (managed by host machine) |
| Features | Margin shift, 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. |
| Features | Margin shift, 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, optional font/form downloads, and direct print function. |
| Hardware Interface | RJ-45 Ethernet connection |
| Hardware Interface | RJ-45 Ethernet connection |
| Type | 10/100 BaseT Network Operating Windows 95/98/ME/XP Professional/ Systems:3 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 |
| Type | 10/100 BaseT Network Operating Windows 95/98/ME/XP Professional/ Systems:3 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 | 3 TCP/IP for Windows, Novell, Apple/Macintosh, and Unix environments, IPX/SPX for Novell environments, and AppleTalk for Macintosh® environments |
| Network Protocols | TCP/IP for Windows, Novell, Apple/Macintosh, and Unix environments, IPX/SPX for Novell environments, and AppleTalk for Macintosh® environments |
| Printing Protocols | LPD, LPR, IPP, Raw TCP (port 9100), HTTP, Novell NDS/ PServer/Rprinter (Bindery)/NDPS (TCP/IP). |
| Printing Protocols | 3 LPD, LPR, IPP, Raw TCP (port 9100), HTTP, Novell NDS/ PServer/Rprinter (Bindery)/NDPS (TCP/IP). |
| Network Security | IP/Mac Address Filtering, protocol enable/disable |
| Network Security | IP/Mac Address Filtering, protocol enable/disable |
| Type | Flat bed monochrome scanning system |
| Type | Flat bed monochrome scanning system |
| Original Feed System | Platen/document feeder, simplex/duplex |
| Original Feed System | Platen/document feeder, simplex/duplex |
| Resolution | 200 dpi, 300 dpi, 600 dpi |
| Resolution | 200 dpi, 300 dpi, 600 dpi |
| Image Format | TIFF 6.0, ITU-T G3/G4 TIFF, G3/G4 single/multi-page PDF |
| Image Format | TIFF 6.0, ITU-T G3/G4 TIFF, G3/G4 single/multi-page PDF |
| Scan Destinations | E-mail, Desktop, FTP, URL |
| Scan Destinations | E-mail, Desktop, FTP, Print, URL |
| Destination Profiles | Up to 200 |
| Destination Profiles | Up to 200 |
| Operating System | Windows 95/98/ME, 2000, XP |
| Operating System | Windows 95/98/ME, 2000, XP |
| Network Protocols | TCP/IP (includes SMTP, LDAP, FTP) |
| Network Protocols | TCP/IP (includes SMTP, LDAP, FTP) |
| Network Security | User authentication |
| Network Security | E-mail server user authentication |
| Software | Sharpdesk Document Management Software (included) |
| Software | Sharpdesk Document Management Software (included) |
| Output Trays | 2 trays, face down |
| Output Trays | 2 trays, face down |
| Output Capacity | Lower tray: 1, 000 sheets (letter size) |
| Output Capacity | Lower tray: 1, 000 sheets (letter size) |
| Upper tray | 100 sheets |
| Upper tray | 100 sheets |
| Stapler Function | 30 sheets maximum, 1 position front side corner |
| Stapler Function | 30 sheets maximum, 1 position front side corner |
| Weight | Approximately 41 pounds |
| Weight | Approximately 41 pounds |
| Dimensions | 15.5" (w) x 20.11" (d) x 21.25" (h) |
| Dimensions | 15.5" (w) x 20.11" (d) x 21.25" (h) |
| Transmission Mode | Super G3, G3 |
| Transmission Mode | Super G3, G3 |
| Modem Speed | 33.6 KBPS 5 |
| Modem Speed | 33.6 KBPS 5 |
| Compression Methods | JBIG, MMR, MR, MH |
| Compression Methods | JBIG, MMR, MR, MH |
| Scanning Method | Sheet fed simplex or duplex or book |
| Scanning Method | Sheet fed simplex or duplex or book |
| Resolution | Max. Transmit 400 dpi (ultra-fine) |
| Resolution | Max. Transmit 400 dpi (ultra-fine) |
| Transmission Speed | Approximately 2 seconds1 with JBIG |
| Transmission Speed | Approximately 21seconds with JBIG 5 |
| Auto Dialing Methods | 500 auto dialing destinations |
| Auto Dialing Methods | 500 auto dialing destinations |
| Group Dial/Destinations | 50 groups/up to 200 destinations |
| Group Dial/Destinations | 50 groups/up to 200 destinations |
| Broadcasting | Up to 200 destinations |
| Programs | 8 profiles |
| 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 |
| 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 with optional AR-P17 Print Controller. |
| 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 with optional AR-P17 Print Controller. |
| 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-PK1 Postscript Level 3 Kit AR-NS2 Network Scanning Kit 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 AR-237ABL Low Stand (for use with 3 or 4-tray configuration) AR-237ABH High Stand (for use with 2-tray configuration) |
| Supplies | AR-270MT Toner Cartridge AR-271MD Developer AR-271DR Drum Cartridge |