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Specifications
Copying Speed 55 cpm (8.5" x 11")
Automatic Duplex Standard- unlimited
Original Size Max. 11" x 17"
Paper Feed Dual Tray: 2,000-sheets, 16-28 lb. Bond (8 1/2" x 11" only)
Tray 3 & 4: Size adjustable; 500-sheets, 16 lb. Bond to 110 index
Bypass Tray: 100-sheets, 14 lb. Bond to 110 lb. index
Optional Large Capacity Tray: (AR-LC6 or AR-LC7)
Print Speed 55 ppm (8.5" x 11")
Page Description Language PCL5e, PCL6, Postscript Level 3 (option)
Modem / Transmission Speed 33.6 Kbps (optional)
Type Console
Copy System Dry, electrostatic transfer system
Originals Sheets, bound document, photographs
Original Size Max. 11" x 17" / Min. 5.5" x 8.5"
Copy Size Max. 11" x 17" / Min. 5.5" x 8.5"
Continuous Copy Max. 999 copies
Copy Ratio 25% to 400%
Fixed presets 8 preset ratios
Resolution 600 dpi
First-Copy Time 3.9 seconds or less
Warm-Up Time 120 seconds or less
Original Feed System Duplex Single-Pass Feeder
Hard Drive 40GB
Fusing System Heat rollers
Developer System Magnetic Brush Development
Exposure System OPC
Light Source Halogen lamp
Gradation 256 levels
Required Power Supply 120 volts, 60Hz, 16A
ENERGY STAR® Yes1
Weight - base unit Approximately 408 lbs.
Dimensions
(w x d x h) -
base unit including doc feeder
28.7" x 26.7" x 46.9" (main unit)
Optional Equipment Optional saddle-stitch finisher, optional hole punch unit ; optional post-sheet inserter finisher; 2-tray sorting/stapling finisher; Fax Expansion Kit; 3,500 Large Capacity Paper Deck; Network Scanning Kit; PostScript 3 (emulation); Bar Code Font Kit
Printer Specifications
Technology Embedded Sharp controller w/network interface (standard)
Processor 64 bit RISC, 600 Mhz
Print Size Max. 11" x 17"
Resolution / Print Quality 600 dpi, 1,200 x 600 dpi with smoothing
Interface USB 2.0 port
Network Operating Systems Windows 95/98/Me, 2000, XP, Vista, 2003 Server, Server 2003 x64, XP x64, Vista x64 (GPD only); Mac OS 9, OSX (PPD only).2
Note: Postscript 3 kit required for Macintosh support.
Protocols IPX/SPX, TCP/IP (IPv4, IPv6, IPSec (LPD)), Net BEUI, EtherTalk2
Auto Switching Yes
Print Driver Support Windows 95/98/Me, 2000, XP, Vista, 2003 Server, Server 2003 x64, XP x64, Vista x64 (GPD only); Mac OS 9, OSX (PPD only).2
Note: Postscript 3 Kit required for Macintosh support
Resident Fonts 80 fonts for HP PCL, 136 fonts for PS (with optional AR-PK5)
Memory 128MB (standard); expandable to 384MB (using AR-SM5 option)
Print Paper Feed Standard Duplex Single-Pass Feeder
Fax Specifications
Type PSTN, PBX
Document Feeder Standard Duplex Single-Pass Feeder
Original Size Max. 11" x 17" / Min. 5.5" x 8.5"
Print Size Max 11.5" max (11"x17" printing)
Transmission Speed 2 seconds (Super G3);
6 seconds (G3)3
Broadcast Up to 500 destinations
Rapid and Group Dial Combined total of 500 one-touch and group keys
Speed Dial Combined total of 500 one-touch and group keys
Grayscale 256 grayscale levels
Fax Memory 2MB standard expandable to 10MB
Scanning Specifications
Resolution 200, 300, 400,600 dpi
Email/FTP resolution
Compatibility TWAIN compliant (push out method)
Sharpdesk™ licenses 10-user licenses included with Network Scanner Expansion Kit
 
Product specifications and design are subject to change without notice.
 
1Sharp has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. ENERGY STAR is a U.S. registered mark.
2Data Security Kit, Windows Vista/x64 Drivers, IPsec, SMTPS and FTPS Support available Spring 2007.
3Based on ITU-T test chart #1 at standard resolution in Sharp special mode. Actual transmission time may vary depending on line conditions.
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