Sharp AR-M355U, AR-M455U Specification

Advanced, high performance features for improved productivity

Innovative, Scan2Technology scans both sides of a 2-sided document in one pass—minimizing paper misfeeds, and maximizing productivity

i Fast 35/45 ppm print speed

i Scan-Once, Print-Many technology

i 600 dpi resolution for superior quality

text and graphics

i Various image editing functions:

Margin Shift, Edge/Center Erase, Dual Page Copy, and Multi-shot

Versatile paper handling

50-sheet Duplex Single Pass Feeder

i 3,100-sheet available paper capacity

i Accepts up to 97 lb. index from

available multi-purpose trays enables you to produce professional-looking documents in house

Job Build feature allows large jobs to be temporarily stored in memory, and then copied as a continuous set

New Card Shot feature conveniently copies both sides of an ID card onto a single sheet of paper

Flexible options for professional, on-demand finishing

i Optional Two-Tray Finisher or Saddle-

Stitch Finisher which offers 3-position stapling, center folding, and 50-sheet stapling capacity

i Optional Mail Bin Stacker offers

250-sheet face-down delivery tray and seven 100-sheet mail bins to help you organize your output

Easily add multifunction capabilities

i Powerful PCL6 Network Printing

i Network scanning with LDAP

i Data Security Kit

i Super G3 Faxing

Sharp’s new Scan2Technology scans both sides of a

document simultaneously to speed up your workflow.

2-Sided

Document

Scan Front Side

Scan Back Side

uncompromised productivity

that gets the job done.

AR 355U

AR 455U

AR-FN6

Stapler/Sorter Finisher

AR-FN7

Saddle-Stitch Finisher

The user-friendly touch screen LCD display with icon-driven

graphics simplifies sophisticated features (N model shown)

With high-performance features, innovative modularity, and exceptional reliability, the Sharp AR-M355U and AR-M455U Digital IMAGER

Document Systems can easily adapt to meet your growing business needs.

A choice of professional finishing options

makes it easy to produce booklets, reports,

and more in house.

specifications

AR 355U

AR 455U

Main Specifications

Base Models: AR-M355U/M455U: includes multi-tasking controller Type: Console, modular digital document system Functions: Copy, print, network print, network scan, and fax

Copy System: Dry electrostatic transfer system Exposure Source: Xenon lamp Photoconductor: OPC Developer Type: Dual component / magnetic brush development Fusing System: Heat roller 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: 35/45 copies per minute (8 1/2” x 11: Standard resolution) Continuous Copy: Max. 999 copies First Copy Out Time: 4.9/4.4 Seconds (document glass); 6.0/5.3 Seconds (DSPF)

(Based on letter size original with polygon motor running) Warm-Up Time: 80 seconds or less Magnification Range: 25% to 400% in 1% increments (with DSPF 25%-200%) Fixed Magnification: 25%, 50%, 64%, 77%, 100%, 121%, 129%, 200, 400% Original Feed System: 50-sheet duplex single pass feeder (DSPF) with original size detection

(30 sheets for ledger/legal size) Scan Speed: Up to 45 OPM (letter size/standard resolution/1 side) Original Sizes: 5 1/2” x 8 1/2”, 8 1/2” x 11”, 8 1/2” x 11” R, 8 1/2” x 14”,

11” x 17” (15-34 lbs.) Paper Feed System: Standard: (1) 500-sheet 8 1/2” x 11” paper cassette

Optional: (1) 2,500-sheet Multi-purpose desk (500-sheet MP

drawer + 2,000 sheet letter size drawer, or (1) 1,500-sheet

paper drawer (1 MP + 2 letter/legal/ledger drawers), or

(1) 500-sheet MP drawer + optional cabinet. Paper Type: Standard and optional letter size paper drawers: 16-28 lb. plain

bond paper. Other paper types include recycled, pre-printed,

pre-punched, color, and letterhead. Multi-purpose Drawers: Plain paper (16-34 lbs.), letter/legal/ledger/ statement size

paper, index paper (97 lbs.), cover paper (54-55 lbs.), trans-

parency film (20 sheets), letterhead, envelopes, and labels. Duplexing: Optional duplex module AR-DU3, non-stacking duplexing unit or

AR-DU4, non-stacking duplexing unit with 100-sheet manual

bypass tray). Bypass paper types: plain paper (16-34 lbs.),

tracing paper 14-15 lbs (single feed), index paper (97 lbs.), cover

paper (54-55 lbs.), transparency film (20 sheets),

letterhead, envelopes, and labels Controller Type: 300 MHz Multi-tasking Memory (total): 128 MB shared, expandable to 384 MB with 256 MB DIMM Copy Resolution: Scan: 600 dpi; Copy output: 1200 dpi (equivalent) Exposure Modes: Text, text/photo, photo; auto; 9 step manual Halftone: 256 gradations/2 levels Copy Features: Scan-Once Print-Many, electronic sorting, Auto Paper Sensing

(APS), Auto Magnification Sensing (AMS), auto tray switching, X-Y

zoom, reserve copy, book copy, margin shift, job build, edge

erase, center erase, dual page copy, cover pages, insert pages,

transparency insert, card shot, multi-shot, reverse image, mirror

image, cover page, department control, job programs, date stamp,

character stamp, and page stamp. Department Control: 500 Job Build: Standard Output Tray Capacity: Main output tray (top) up to 400 sheets (face down) Firmware: Flash ROM with local and remote update Management Power Requirement: AC 100-127 VAC, 60 HZ, 12 Amps Power Consumption: AR-M355: Max 1440 W, pre-heat 139.75 W, sleep mode 15 W

AR-M455: Max 1440 W, pre-heat 178.25 W, sleep mode 20 W Weight: Approx. 128.9 lbs.

Dimensions: 37 29/32” (w) x 26 11/64” (d) x 44 23/64” (h)

PCL6 Network Printing System (option)

Emulation: PCL6 (XL), PCL5e, optional PS3 Resolution: 1200 dpi (equivalent), 600 dpi, 300 dpi Print Speed: 35/45 pages per minute (8 1/2” x 11”) Print Drivers: Windows 95/98/ME, NT4.0, 2000, XP, MAC PPD (optional) ROPM: Yes (rip once print many) Features: Duplex printing, booklet print, binding edge, N-up printing, differ-

ent cover page/last page, transparency inserts, carbon copy print mode, continuous printing, fit to page, watermarks, PIN printing, print hold, proof print, print auditor, print smoothing, font/form downloads, and PDF/TIFF direct print function.

(Note: some

features not available on certain print drivers). Resident Fonts: 80 outline fonts standard, barcode fonts (optional) Interface: IEEE1284 parallel port, USB-2.0, RJ-45, 10/100 BaseT Network Windows 95/98/ME/XP Professional/NT4.0/2000/2003

Operating Systems: Server. Unix, Novell Netware 3.x/4.x/5.x, MAC OS 8.6, 9.2.2,

10.1.5, 10.2, 10.2.3 - 10.2.8, 10.3-10.3.3

Network Protocols: TCP/IP for Windows and Unix environments, NetBEUI, IPX/SPX for

Novell environments, and AppleTalk Printing Protocols: LPR, IPP, PAP, Raw TCP (port 9100), FTP, Novell NDS Network Security: IP/MAC address filtering, protocol enable/disable Hard Disk Drive: 40 GB; 16 GB for document filing/24 GB for enhanced copy,

(AR-P21 only) print, and scan operations

Network Scanning Kit (option)

Max. Original Size: 11” x 17” Optical Resolution: 600 dpi Output Mode: 200 dpi, 300 dpi, 400 dpi, 600 dpi Image Formats: G3/G4 TIFF, TIFF-F, TIFF-FX, G3/G4 PDF Image Compression: Uncompressed, G3 (MH), G4 (MH/MMR) Scan Destinations: E-mail, Desktop, FTP, Print, URL, Internet fax/G3 fax

One-touch Destinations: Up to 500 (AR-P20)/999 (AR-P21)

Group Destinations: Up to 300 (AR-P20)/500 (AR-P21) Number of Senders: Up to 500 (AR-P20)/999 (AR-P21) Operating System: Windows 95/98/ME, NT4, 2000, XP Network Protocols: TCP/IP (includes SMTP, LDAP, FTP, POP, ESMTP) Scan Security: E-mail server user authentication, scan restriction Configuration Method: Web-based with user/administrator level login security Software: Sharpdesk Document Management Software (10 user license)

Two-Tray Finisher (option)

Type: Desktop finisher with dual exit trays (mounts on right side) Output Trays: Upper tray: Exit/ Lower: Offset stack tray (face down) Output Capacity: Upper tray: 500 sheets (letter), also supports legal, ledger,

statement size; Lower tray: 750 sheets (letter) Stapling Media: Plain paper, letter size Stapling Positions: 1 front, 1 rear, or both Max. Pages for Stapling: 30 sheets (letter size) Dimensions: 18 7/64” (w) x 20 55/64” (d) x 20” (h)

Saddle-Stitch Finisher (option)

Type: Console finisher with dual exit trays (mounts on left side) Output Trays: Upper tray: Offset stack tray / Lower tray: Book tray for saddle stitch Output Capacity: Upper/lower tray: 1000 sheets (letter)/500 sheets (legal/ledger),

also supports statement size Staple/Sort Capacity: Up to 50 sets (up to output capacity above) Output Delivery: Face down Stapling Media: Plain paper, letter/legal/ledger size or mixed letter/ledger Stapling Positions: 1 front, 1 rear, or both Saddle-Stitch Function: Center stitch/center folding (2 staples) letter/ledger paper sizes Saddle-Stitch Sets: Up to 10 sets (6-10 sheets)/up to 20 sets (1-5 sheets) Max. Pages for Stapling: 50 sheets (letter size)/25 sheets (legal/ledger size) Hole Punching: Optional hole punch unit AR-PN1B (2 holes/3 holes) Dimensions: 24 29/64” (w) x 23 47/64” (d) x 39 23/64” (h)

Mail Bin Stacker (option)

Type: Desktop mail bin stacker with 8 tray exit (mounts on right side) Output Trays: Upper tray: Exit; Lower tray: 7 mail bins (face down) Output Capacity: Upper tray: Up to 250 sheets (letter), also supports

legal/ledger/statement; Lower tray: Up to 100 sheets per bin (letter), also supports legal/ledger

Dimensions: 18 15/16” (w) x 20 55/64” (d) x 20” (h)

Super G3 FAX Kit (option)

Transmission Mode: Super G3, G3 Modem Speed: 33.6 KBPS

Compression: JBIG, MMR, MR, MH Scanning Method: Sheet fed simplex or duplex or book Max. Resolution: 400 DPI (ultra-fine) Transmission Speed: Approximately 2 Seconds with JBIG

Auto-Dial Destinations: Up to 500

Group Destinations: Up to 300 Long Length Originals: Up to 31.5” (for transmission) Programs: 8 profiles Memory: 2 MB standard/10 MB max. (8 MB option) Halftone: 256 levels Timer functions: Up to 50 jobs

Optional Equipment

AR-EF3 Scanner module

AR-RK2 Scanner rack

AR-D27 1,500-sheet paper drawer (1 MP + 2 letter/legal/ledger)

AR-D28 2,500-sheet paper desk (2,000-letter + 500-sheet multi-purpose)

AR-MU2 500-sheet multi purpose drawer (requires AR-45ABD cabinet)

AR-45ABD Cabinet

AR-DU3 Standard duplexing unit (required for AR-FN7) AR-DU4 Duplexing unit with 100-sheet bypass tray AR-TE3 Exit tray (left exit) AR-TE4 Upper exit tray (right exit) AR-TE5 Right side cabinet/exit tray AR-FN6 Two-tray finisher (right side mount) AR-FN7 Saddle-stitch finisher (left side mount) AR-PN1B Hole-punch unit (for AR-FN7) AR-MS1 Mail bin stacker (right side mount) AR-P20 PCL6 Network Printing System AR-P21 PCL6 Network Printing System and 40 GB Hard Drive with

Document Filing

AR-PF1 Bar code font kit

AR-PF2 Macro font flash ROM (AR-P20 only) AR-PK6 PostScript level 3 kit

AR-NS3 Network scanning kit

AR-FR21 Common Criteria DSK (for N models) AR-FR21U Commercial DSK (for N models) AR-FR22 Common Criteria DSK (for U models) AR-FR22U Commercial DSK (for U models) MX-AMX1 Application Integration Module

MX-AMX2 Sharp OSA Application Communication Module

10, 11

MX-AMX3 Sharp OSA External Accounting Module

10, 11

AR-FX12 Super G3 fax kit AR-MM9 8 MB fax upgrade memory

Supplies

AR-455MT Toner Cartridge AR-455MD Developer AR-455DR Drum cartridge

Design and specifications subject to change without notice.

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1 Some features require optional equipment. 2 Includes scanner, scanner rack, and multi-purpose desk. 3 Supports PCL/Text, TIFF, PDF, and PS3 files; requires AR-NS3 and AR-PK6. 4 Requires AR-P20 or AR-P21 option. 5 Requires optional AR-FX12 Super G3 facsimile expansion kit. 6 A combined total of 100 (AR-P20)/200 (AR-P21) send-to-FTP and send-to-Desktop destinations can be stored.

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

and time will vary based on line conditions. 8 Available with package. See your local Authorized Sharp Dealer. 9 Upgrades U model to N model functionality.

10. Requires AR-P20 or AR-P21 Network Printing System and AR-NS3 Network

Scanning Kit. 11 MX-AMX2 and MX-AMX3 options cannot be used in conjuction with Data

Security Kit (DSK) options.

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