Sharp AR-M276 User Manual
Combining advanced digital technology with powerful features, the AR-M276
Digital Multifunctional System offers high-performance copying and printing
functions for businesses of all sizes, helping you achieve professional results,
faster and easier than ever before. The saddle stitch finisher gives highly
efficient automatic job finishing, allowing you to make professional-looking
booklets. Network scanning and the Sharpdesk™ application contribute to
enhanced workflow in the office. And the universal design and user-friendly
touch-screen LCD control panel make it easy for anyone to harness the power
of this versatile multifunction machine.
The Multifunction that Grows with Your Business
Special modes Edge/centre erase Pamphlet copy
User-Friendly Touch-Screen LCD
The AR-M276’s logically designed control panel features a wide, clear touch-screen
LCD panel with easy-to-follow guidance. For example, when adjusting the edge/centre
erase function or, in the event of a paper jam, the LCD displays step-by-step instructions
to guide you through the necessary procedures.
User-Friendly Universal Design
Based on the concept of universal design,
the AR-M276 has features that make it
user-friendly for everyone from beginners
to the physically challenged.
• Optimum-height operation panel for
easy access
• Easy-to-press and -feel indented keys
• Notification sounds for default levels in
manual settings (zoom, exposure, etc.)
• Delayed response setting gives enough
time to cancel operation
Speedy Copying and Quick First Copy Time
The AR-M276 has a quick first copy time of 4.8 seconds to save
valuable time when performing
multiple short-run jobs. And with a
continuous copy rate of up to 27
cpm* (A4 size), you can do more
copy jobs in less time.
*13.5 cpm at 1,200 dpi.
Built-in Stackless Duplex Module
The AR-M276 can automatically produce duplex copies from
one- or two-sided originals. This reduces paper costs and helps
save filing space. Duplex copying is even more productive
when used together with the optional RSPF (reversing single
pass feeder), which
efficiently feeds in up to
100 pages of either
one- or two-sided
originals. Plus, the
duplex module’s short
paper path keeps paper
jams to a minimum.
Electronic Sorting and Offset Stacking
When working with the
optional 100-sheet
RSPF, the Electronic
Sorting function does
one scan of multiplepage documents and
stores them in memory
for making up to 999
copies of each page.
The AR-M276
automatically collates
multiple sets of copies in
page order without the
aid of a sorter and can
also stack each set
slightly shifted apart
from the previous (offset
stacking) for easy
retrieval. All this adds up to speedy copying that boosts
productivity even for large-volume documents.
Automated Job Finishing
The AR-M276 makes it easy to create professional-looking
booklets automatically. Working together with the efficient
Electronic Sorting function and highly productive stackless
duplex module, the optional Saddle Stitch Finisher* folds and
staples sets of documents to make completed booklets. A Punch
Module allows you to punch holes in documents for easy filing.
And a Finisher is also available for jobs that require only simple
sorting and stapling.
*To be available at a later date.
Job Build for Large-Volume Scanning
With optional extra memory installed, the AR-M276 easily
handles copy jobs exceeding the RSPF capacity of 100
pages*. The AR-M276 automatically stores large-volume
documents of up to 2,970 pages** in memory so that users
can print all documents at once at a later time.
*A4 size
**Standard A4 pages. The actual storage limit depends on the amount of
memory installed.
Large Paper Capacity
The AR-M276 comes standard with two
500-sheet drawers and a 100-sheet
multi-bypass feeder for a total paper
capacity of 1,100 sheets. For largevolume jobs and a wider selection
of available paper sizes, the
AR-M276 can accommodate two
types of extra paper drawers for
a total paper capacity of up to
2,100 sheets. When a tray runs
out of paper, the Auto Tray
Switching function automatically
switches to another paper tray filled with the same size paper.
This allows you to do extra-large volume jobs without worrying
about running out of paper.
Versatile Editing Functions
Along with conventional editing functions such as B&W Reverse
and XY Zoom, the AR-M276 gives you advanced editing
functions made possible by digital technology.
Superb Image Quality
The Digital Automatic Exposure Control function lets you copy
documents at the optimum exposure level. In Super Photo mode,
the 1,200-dpi laser engine reproduces the finest details of the
original to give you impressive, professional-looking copies.
The Text/Photo mode automatically adjusts the contrast to the
optimum level for an original that includes text and photos.
OTHER KEY FEATURES
• Wide zoom range from 25 to 400% with preset copy ratios
• Automatic paper/magnification selection
• Can handle heavy paper stock up to 200 g/m
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• Copy auditing (100 accounts)
• Pre-Heat and Auto Power Shut-Off modes
Analogue
AE
Original
Digital
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Stapled documents Booklets
Electronic Sorting and Offset
Stacking
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Document is
scanned...
Multi-page
original
stored in
memory...
Copies
electronically sorted...
and stacked offset
during output.
Duplex Copying
Purifying Water with Bio-Power
Naturally purifying waste with a fluidized treatment system
Special Edition
1
Waste fluid treatment system at Fukuyama site
Microorganism
treatment
Populous
microorganism cultures
decompose main
components
Bincho charcoal/
bio-activated
charcoal treatment
Microorganisms
decompose as they are
absorbed by charcoal
Reuse of treated
water
Treated water is
reused in other
drainage treatment
processes
Oyster shell
treatment
Oyster shells
neutralize the
fluid
Monitoring by fish
Sensitive to
environmental
changes, roaches are
used to monitor safety
levels
Oyster shells
Bincho
charcoal
Activated
charcoal
Freshwater fish
Large amounts of
microorganisms
Fluidized waste treatment system
using natural purification
At the Fukuyama site where ICs are manufactured, we used to
hire a subcontractor to incinerate spent developer, which
makes up 70% of all our industrial waste. This method placed a
significant burden on the environment, including the energy
used for incineration and exhaust gas from the vehicles
transporting the waste. Treatment costs swelled as production
increased. It was a challenging issue for us, from both an
environmental and managerial standpoint.
We at the Fukuyama site had been pursuing in-house
treatment for spent developer, and we finally completed a
fluidized waste treatment system using natural purification in
1996.
This system is based on a concept of purifying spent
developer by natural processes. Built according to our
proprietary design, it is a state-of-the-art system that produces
no hazardous sludge during the treatment process.
Microorganisms Purify Water, Sustain
Monitoring by Fish
In-House Treatment of Used Developer
to Produce No Polluted Mud
Sharp’s system makes the maximum use of materials existing
in nature. In the microorganism treatment process,
microorganisms cultured to high levels of density are used to
decompose most of the main components in spent developer
that have strong alkalinity.
In the oyster shell treatment process, neutralizing treatment is
carried out using a film of microorganisms that forms on the
surface of oyster shells to decompose other organic
substances.
In the Bincho charcoal/bio-activated charcoal treatment
process, charcoal agents absorb a slight amount of the
remaining organic substances. The charcoal is cleansed
automatically, as the absorbed organic substances are treated
by microorganisms growing on the surface of the charcoal.
In the fish monitoring process, in addition to measuring
instruments, water safety is monitored with freshwater fish,
such as roaches and Japanese bitterlings, which are sensitive
to environmental changes.
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Effective use of water at Mie site
Making the Most Effective Use of Water Resources
Recovery effluents with a reuse rate of 92%
Special Edition
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Our Mie plant is located 10 km southeast of Matsuzaka City in
Mie prefecture. The nearby Kushida River is the source of
drinking water for Matsuzaka citizens and is also used for local
agricultural irrigation. Since LCD manufacturing requires a lot
of water, drainage treatment is an important factor in
environmental preservation in the neighborhood.
Effluent Treatment Facility Ensures
Reuse Rate of 92%
Clear Concept for Environmental
Preservation
Pure water used in the production process is classified into
inorganic, organic and neutral effluents* before being
discharged and recovered in a closed system for later reuse.
When we began operations in 1995, we mainly recovered and
reused inorganic effluent, which was believed to have a
negative effect on the environment with a recovery rate of
30%. We had repeatedly evaluated treatment processes to
recover and reuse organic and neutral effluents until 1996
when we introduced a new treatment process. This process
utilizes microorganisms for the organic effluent and
ultraviolet-ray oxidation treatment technology for the neutral
effluent. This raised the recovery rate to 69%.
Ion exchange treatment
Reverse osmosis
film treatment
Ultraviolet-ray
oxidation treatment
Vacuum evaporator
Neutral effluent
Organic effluent
Bio-treatment
Inorganic effluent
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water
Production process
*1 Inorganic effluent: effluent containing acid, alkali
*2 Organic effluent: effluent containing alcohol, etc.
*3 Neutral effluent: effluent containing microscopic dust and dirt
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Various Types of Job Finishing with the Saddle Stitch Finisher
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