Medium Business 31 - 50 cpm

45 cpm Multi-Function Copier/Printer/Fax/Scanner

Model:
ARM450

 

The Modular Solution to Your Network Document Needs

The choice is Yours - Custom-Made, Ideal Solutions

Combining flexibility with convenience, Sharp's AR-M450 is the option-packed, fully modular document creator. The auto-configuring AR-M450 lets you easily customise a combination that meets your specific office needs. Whether you want to print, copy or scan, the ultra-efficient AR-M450 will play centre stage at the office.
Not only does the AR-M450 offer great flexibility, it also comes with a range of practical features to dramatically improve workflow.

The AR-M450 from SHARP - idea solutions for the digital office.

The High Performance Network Printer for Today's Offices.
The intelligent AR-M450 easily handles the printing demands of today's digitally networked offices. Practical features ensure smooth, uninterrupted printing, while the AR-M450's modular options enhance productivity and efficiency in your networked office. With its impressive range of powerful and convenient features, you'll see why the AR-M450 is the printing solution you've been looking for.

  

High Performance Printing

  • High-Speed Printing& Data Processing
  • 600 dpi Crisp and Clear Documents
  • Compatible with HP™ PCL®6 and Postscript 3
  • Duplex Printing*2

Convenient Print Functions

  • Priority Printing*2
  • Job-Pass Printing
  • Job Control Function*2
  • Stay Informed on Printer Status

Productive Modular Options

  • Automated Job Finishing
  • Mail Bin Stacker
Various Printing Functions
  • Negative Image
  • Mirror Image
  • N-up (2/4/6/8)
  • Watermark
  • Fit to Page
Powerful Networking
  • Smooth, Seamless Network Printing
  • Printer Administration Utility

Other Functions

  • Binding Edge Function
  • Transparency Inserts
  • Overlay Function
  • Auto Tray Switching
  • Toner Save Mode
  • Auto Power Shut-Off Mode
  • Key Operator Programme
  • Process Cartridge for easy maintenance
  • Toner Recycling System for reduced running cost

 
GENERAL  
Paper size A4, B5.
Up to A3  with optional AR-D20 or AR-D15
Paper capacity 500 sheets, expandable up to 3,100 sheets with options.
Print/Copy speed*1 Max. 45 cpm/ppm
Memory 64 Mb, upgradable to 320 Mb, 20 Gb hard disk (option)
Warm-up time*2 Approx. 80 sec
First copy time*2 4.6 sec. (1st tray, Quick Scan mode, 600 x 300 dpi)
Power Requirements 230-240v ± 10%, 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption 1.85 kW
Dimensions (W x D x H)*3 826 x 685 x 1,116 mm
Weight*3 Approx. 99 kg
COPIER  
Original paper size Max. A3, Min. A5 (sheets, bound documents)
Continuous copy Max. 999 copies
Resolution 600 dpi (copying) / 300, 600dpi (scanning)
Zoom range
25% to 400% with 8 preset ratios (4 reduction + 4 enlargement). 25% to 200% when equipped with DSPF
PRINTER  
Resolution 600 dpi, 1200 dpi equivalent with smoothing technology
Parallel Interface IEEE 1284 parallel port
Supported OS (Printer Drivers) *4 Windows® 95/98/Me, Windows®NT4.0, Windows® 2000/XP, Mac Os 8.5.1 to 9.x,
Compatible networks Windows NT, NetWare, Macintosh
PDL emulation PCL®5e, PCL®6, Postscript®3 (option)*5 
Resident fonts PCL: 45 outline fonts, PS : 136 fonts (option)
NETWORK PRINTER (optional AR-NC5J required)
Hardware interface 100Base-TX, 10Base-T
Supported Platforms Unix, Windows® 95/98/Me, Windows® NT 4.0, Windows® 2000, Windows® XP, Novell Netware 3.x/4.x (IntranetWare)/ Netware5,Macintosh® OS 8.5.1.to 9.x
Network Protocols IPX/SPX for Novell environment, NETBEUIand TCP/IP for Windows® and UNIX environment, EtherTalk for Macintosh® environment
Printing protocols Novell Printserver Application with NDS and Bindery, Printer resident LPD (includes reaction to LPQ request), TCP FTP for downloading print files, EtherTalk Printing, IPP.
NETWORK SCANNER (optional AR-NC5J and AR-NS2 required)
Resolution 200, 300, 400, 600 dpi
Compatibility TWAIN compliant (push out method)
Sharpdesk™ Licenses 10 user licenses included
Facsimile (optional AR-FX5 required)
Compression Method MH/MR/MMR/JBIG
Communication protocol Super G3, G3
Transmission time Less than 3 seconds*6
Modem speed 33,600 bps to 2,400 bps with automatic fallback
Number of Supported Lines 1 for PSTN or PBX
Grayscale Levels 256 levels
Resolution Settings Normal/Small Letter/Fine/Ultra-Fine
Memory 2 Mb, upgradable to 10Mb ( option)
One-Touch Dial Keys 500 (including e-mailk addresses)

 *1 A4 Portrait
  *2 At rated voltage, 20C 65% RH.
  *3 Dimensions and weight include scanner rack and stand.
  *4 For macintosh the optional AR-PK1 is required.
  *5 Postscript 3 is available for Windows machines only.
  *6 Based on ITU-T test cgart No. 1 at standard resolution. Data transmission only, not including
    protocol transmission time
  *7 Optional AR-TE3.
  *8 A4 80g/m2
  *9 Com-10, Monarch, DL, C5, ISO B5.
*10 128 g/m2 x 2 + 80g/m2 x 48
*11 Multiple punch models cannot be installed together.
*12 Two or three holes can be punched depending on the paper size.
*13 Interval between the holes are not regular.
 
Design and specification are current as of September 2003, but are subject to change without prior notice.

 
Business Products Warranty Statement

 

This Sharp product is warranted against faults in material and manufacture for the period as stated in the table below.

In the event of any defect arising in the equipment during the warranty period, such repairs should only be carried out by the Dealer from which the unit was originally purchased or a Service Centre approved by Sharp to service this type of equipment These repairs would be carried out at no charge to the owner, subject to the conditions specified herein.

This warranty does not extend to defects or injuries caused by or resulting from causes not attributable to faulty parts or the manufacture of the product, including but not limited to, defect or injury caused by or resulting from misuse, abuse, neglect, lack of maintenance, accidental damage, improper voltage, liquid spillage, vermin infestation, software, or any alterations made to the product which are not authorised by Sharp.

Please retain your sales documentation, as this should be produced to validate a warranty claim. This warranty is in addition to and in no way limits, varies or excludes any implied rights and remedies under any relevant legislation in the country of sale.

This warranty does not cover transportation to and from the Sharp Approved Service Centre. Goods presented for repair may be replaced by refurbished goods of the same type rather than being repaired. Refurbished parts may be used to repair the goods. The repair of your goods may result in the loss of user generated data, please ensure that you have saved this data elsewhere prior to repair.

Australian customers: Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure. The criteria of a major failure is defined in the Australian Consumer Law. Should you require any assistance with a major failure please contact Sharp Customer Care.

 

WARRANTY PERIODS

Data Projector 24 months (excluding lamps and air filters)
Copier / Printer   6 months
Electronic Cash Registers 12 months
Facsimile 12 months
Information Display Panel 36 months
POS Terminals 12 months
AL Copier 12 months
Calculator 12 months
Personal Organiser 12 months

IMPORTANT NOTICE: This warranty applies to products sold in Australia & New Zealand