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AR-M256
Powerful copying and optional network printing, scanning, and faxing functions driven by advanced digital technology are what allow the AR-M256 to bring outstanding performance to a wide range of businesses. Everyday document needs are met with speed and efficiency for optimum workflow, while various expansion options, such as a choice of automated job finishers, a network scanner kit, and the Sharpdesk application, offer productivity-boosting flexibility. Layers of industry-leading security features safeguard this multifunctional solution, and an 8.1-inch touch-screen LCD control panel makes it as easy to operate as it is secure.
Key features
- Print, Copy, Scan, Fax,
- Pages per minute: 25 B/W
- Paper capacity: Std 1100 Max 2100 sheets
- Automated finishing options include booklet making and hole punch
- Optional Reverse Single Pass Feeder RSPF and standard dubplex module
- Upgradable to network printing with network utilities
- Optional Job Separator prevents incoming faxes from getting mixed with copy/pritn jobs
| Engine speed: A4 B/W (ppm) | 25 |
| Engine speed: A3 B/W (ppm) | 13 |
| Paper size: Min.-Max. | A3-A6R |
| Paper weight (g/m²) | 52-200 |
| Paper capacity: Std. (sheets) | 1100 |
| Paper capacity: Max. (sheets) | 2100 |
| Warm Up Time (sec.) | 23 |
| Memory general: Min./Max. (MB) | 48 |
| Memory printer: Min./Max. (MB) | SPLC 32/740, PCL64/320 |
| Duplex | STD |
| Power requirements - rated local AC voltage (Hz) | 220-240V, 50/60Hz |
| Power consumption (kW) | 1,45 |
| Dimensions (mm) | 623 x 615 x 665 |
| Weight (kg) | 49.2 |
| Original paper size: Max. | A3 |
| First copy out time: B/W (sec.) | 4,8 |
| E-sort Std. | yes |
| E-sort Opt. | no |
| Continuous copy (Max. copies) | 999 |
| Scan resolution: B/W (dpi) | 600 x 600 |
| Print resolution (dpi) | 600 x 600 |
| Gradation: B/W (equivalent levels) | 256 |
| Zoom range (%) | 25-400 |
| Preset copy ratios | 10 |
| Original capacity (sheets) | 100 |
| Network Scanner (Standard / Option) | OPT |
| Scan method Push scan and Pull scan | yes |
| Push scan resolution (dpi) | 600 x 600 |
| Pull scan resolution (dpi) | 600 x 600 |
| File formats | TIFF, PDF |
| Scanner utilities | Network Scan Tool, Sharp Twain |
| Scan destination: Desktop | yes |
| Scan destination: FTP, Email | yes |
| Scan destination: Network folder | no |
| Scan destination: USB memory | no |
| Confidential storage | no |
| Resolution (dpi) | 600 x 600 |
| Enhanced resolution (dpi) | 600 x 1200 |
| Network Printer (Standard / Option) | OPT |
| Interface: Std./Opt. | STD IEEE 1284, USB 2.0, OPT 10/100 BaseXT |
| Supported OS: Std. | Win 98/Me/NT4.0 SP5 or later/2000/Server 2003/XP/Vista |
| Supported OS: Opt. | Mac OS 9.0-9.2.2/ Max OS X 10.1.5/10.2.8/10.3.9/10.4-10.4.10/10.5-10.5.1 |
| Network protocols | TCP/IP (IPv4, IPv6),IPX/SPX (NetWare), NetBEUI, Ether Talk (Apple Talk) |
| Printing protocols | LPR, Raw TCP (port 9100) POP3,HTTP, Novell, FTP, EtherTalk, IPP |
| PDL: Std./Opt. | STD SPLC (GDI with JBIG compression) OPT PCL5e/PCL6, OPT PostScript3 |
| Available fonts | 80 (PCL), 136 (PS3) |
| Fax (Standard / Option) | OPT |
| Compression method | JBIG/MMR/MR/MH |
| Communication protocol | Super G3 |
| Transmission time (sec.) | 3 |
| Modem speed (bps) | 33600 |
| Transmission resolution (dpi) | 203,2 x 97,8 - 406,4 x 391 |
| Document size: Min. | A5 |
| Document size: Max. | A3 |
| Memory (MB) | 2/10 |
| Grey scale (levels) | 256 |
| Dial registration: rapid/speed dial | 500 |
| Broadcast transmission (Max. destinations) | 200 |
| Output capacity: Max. (sheets) | 1.000 |
| Staple capacity: Max. (sheets) | 50 |
| Saddle stitch | OPT |
| Off-set shifting | OPT |
| Hole punch | OPT |
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