Sharp AR-M208N User Manual

Highlights:

• 20 ppm Copy/Print Speed

• 1,100-sheet Standard Paper Capacity,
Expandable to 2,100 Sheets

• Automatic Trayless Duplexing

• 16 MB Copier Memory,
Expandable to 272 MB

• Electronic Sorting

• Integrated 600 dpi Host-based Printing
System with Duplex Capability

• Network Printing and Network
Scanning Option

• Super G3 Fax Option

• Optional Finisher with Offset Stacking
and Stapling

• Optional Job Separator Tray

• Bar Code Font Option

Features:

• Two Standard 500-sheet Paper Cassettes

• 100-sheet Bypass Tray

• 40-sheet Reversing Single Pass Document

Feeder (R-SPF)

• 25-400% Zoom Range (1% Increments)

• 2-in-1, 4-in-1 Copy

• Rotation Copy

• Black/White Reversal

• 50 Account Codes

• 256 Level Grayscale

• Easy to Read LCD Control Panel

Optional PCL5e/PCL6
Controller Features:

• 32 MB Printer Memory,
Expandable to 288 MB

• PostScript Level 3 Emulation (Optional)
Supports Macintosh® 8.51 or Later

• Standard Windows® 95/98/ME, Windows
2000, Windows NT, Unix® Client Support

Optional Super G3 Fax Features:

• 2 Second Transmission Time*

• 33.6 Kbps Modem with JBIG

• 50 Rapid and 300 Speed Dial Keys

• Broadcasting to 200 Destinations

• Duplex Scanning for Easy Faxing

of Two-sided Documents

• 2 MB Fax Memory Standard
(Upgradable to 10 MB with Options)

Optional Scan Features:

• Network Scanning

• Send to Desktop

• Send to E-mail

• Send to FTP

POWERFUL 20 PPM PERFORMANCE.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONALITY.
OPTIMIZED PRODUCTIVITY.

The Sharp AR-M208N IMAGER™ combines advanced digital technology with

powerful features and a versatile compact design. With duplex copying

capability, standard 600 dpi duplex printing, 1,100-sheet standard paper

capacity, this workhorse is well equipped to deliver the productivity required

in today’s fast-paced office environments. And, with options that include

network printing, network scanning and Super G3 Faxing, the AR-M208N

IMAGER can grow with your business.

The Sharp AR-M208N Digital IMAGER is a versatile solution for any growing
business looking to maximize productivity.

With standard automatic
trayless duplexing and
reversing automatic
document feeder, the
AR-M208N IMAGER is ideal
for busy offices and
workgroups.

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Sharp Electronics Corporation

Network Office Systems Group
Sharp Plaza, Mahwah, NJ 07430-1163
1-800-BE-SHARP

www.sharpusa.com

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

Type: Console

Copy System: 4-Beam laser electronic

Originals: Sheets, bound document, photographs

Original Size: Maximum 11" x 17"

Copy Sizes: Maximum 11" x 17"; Mininum 5.5" x 8.5"

Copying Speed: 20 ppm (8.5" x 11" at 100% ratio at 600 dpi)

Continuous Copy: Maximum 999

Copy Ratio: 25%-400% in 1% increments

Fixed Presets: 25%, 50%, 64%, 77%, 95%, 100%,
121%, 129%, 141%, 200%, 400%, 800%

Printing Resolution: 600 dpi

Gradation: 256 levels

Duplexing: Standard (trayless)

First Copy Time: Approximately 4.8 seconds

Warm-Up Time: Approximately 40 seconds

Memory Size: 16 MB, expandable to 272 MB

Original Feed System: Standard 40-sheet Reversing Single Pass Feeder (R-SPF)

Copy Paper Feed: Two 500-sheet adjustable paper cassettes (standard)

100-sheet Bypass Tray (standard)
Standard 40-sheet R-SPF
Two additional 500-sheet paper cassettes (optional)

Optional Output: Finisher/sorter

Fusing System: Heat rollers

Developer System: Magnetic Brush Development

Exposure System: Moving Optical Source, Slit Exposure (Stationary Platen)

with Automatic Exposure Function

Light Source: Xenon lamp

Required Power Supply: 120 volts, 60 Hz

Power Consumption: Maximum 1.5 kW

Dimensions: 24.5" x 23" x 25.5" (w x d x h)

Weigh t: Approximately 92.2 lbs.

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Sharp is a registered trademark of Sharp Corporation. All other trademarks
and registered trademarks are property of their respective holders.

* Based on ITU Test chart #1 in standard resolution, actual transmission

time will vary based on line conditions.

** Requires PCL5e/PCL6 Print Controller

STANDARD HOST-BASED JBIG PRINT CONTROLLER

PDL: Sharp SPCL Host-based controller with JBIG
Resolution: 600 dpi/300 dpi, 1200 x 600 dpi with smoothing
Print Speed: Up to 20 ppm
Standard Interface: IEEE 1284 Bi-Directional Parallel Port (1)

USB Port (1)

Plug and Play: Yes
Operating System: Microsoft Windows®‚ 95, 98, ME, XP

Windows‚ 2000, NT4

Memory: 16 MB
Paper Selection: Paper trays or bypass
N-Up Printing: Yes 2/4
Fit to Page: Yes
Print Quality Draft, normal, photo

Selection:
Watermark: Yes

OPTIONAL PCL5e/PCL6 CONTROLLER

PDL Support: PCL5e/PCL6 (standard)

Emulated PostScript 3 (optional)

Memory: 32 MB standard; 288 MB maximum

CPU: 200 MHz RISC

Client Operating Windows 95/98/2000/ME, Windows NT 4.0, Netware®,
System Support: Macintosh® OS 8.51 or later (with optional PS3 Kit)

OPTIONAL PRINT SERVER CARD**

Protocol Support: TCP/IP, IPX/SPX, EtherTalk, NetBEUI, Peer-to-Peer

I/O Interface: Parallel, 10/100 BaseTX

OPTIONAL NETWORK SCANNER

(optional AR-NS2 Network Scanner Expansion Kit and Print Server Card required)

Resolution Selection: Up to 600 dpi
Compatibility: TWAIN compliant (push out method)
Sharpdesk Licenses: 10-user licenses included

OPTIONAL SUPER G3 FAX

Transmission Mode: Super G3, G3
Modem Speed: 33.6 Kbps
Compression Method: JBIG, MMR, MR, MH
Transmission Speed: Approximately 2 seconds with JBIG*
Auto Dialing Methods: 50 rapid dial keys, 300 speed dial keys
Scanning Method: Sheet fed simplex or duplex or book
Max. Transmit Resolution: 400 dpi (ultra-fine)
Memory Std./Max.: 2 MB/10 MB
Halftone: 256 levels
Broadcasting: Up to 200 destinations
Programs: 9
Timer Functions: Up to 50 jobs

As an ENERGY STA R®Partner, SHARP has
determined that this product meets the
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guidelines for energy efficiency.

CPD-3584

AR-M208N

DIGITAL IMAGER SPECIFICATIONS