ARM162

16 cpm Digital Copier / Printer / Fax / Full Colour Scanner

Superior Multifunction Performance with Fax and Colour Scan

Features

Want to keep up with today's fast-paced and graphic-intensive business communications? The AR-M162 has all your basic office needs covered in one powerful document solution that delivers ultra-efficient copying/printing, brilliant colour scanning and optional Super G3 faxing. In addition to its extensive range of superb copier and printing functions, the AR-M162 offers convenient connectivity for small workgroups with a Smart Sharing interface for up to 3 users. And with options available for powerful network printing / scanning, the AR-M162 even has the functionality to grow with your business. Conveniently packaged in a compact and user-friendly design, the AR-M162 delivers the power and ease-of-use that today's businesses are looking for.

Productive Copying

Quick copy speed of max. 16 cpm
Scan Once / Print Many function and electronic sorting
Optional 40-sheet SPF (single pass feeder)
Versatile image editing functions
Max. 1,100-sheet paper capacity

Performance Printing

RIP Once / Print Many function for max. 16 ppm
Speed-enhanced Sharp Printer Language with Compression
Smart sharing with three PCs via IEEE 1284, USB 1.1 and USB 2.0
Upgradeable to network printing with network utilities
IP/MAC address filtering prevents unauthorised access (option)
Convenient printing functions

Colour Scanning

Full-Colour Scanning at 600 dpi and up to A3 in size
Sharpdesk™ provides easy desktop management of documents in over 200 file types
Button Manager for quick and easy scanning
Sharpdesk™ provides easy desktop management of documents in over 200 file types.
Upgradeable to network colour scanning (scan to e-mail/desktop/FTP server)
LDAP compatibility for easy browsing of e-mail addresses

Speedy Faxing (option)

Super G3 faxing and JBIG compression
Quick on-line transmission
Max. 300 speed dials

User-and Environment-Friendly

Universal design concept and 5-line LCD operation panel
Energy-efficient design
Lead-free wiring harnesses and AC power cords
Chromium-free surface-treated steel sheet

Available Peripherals include

ARSP6N: Single Pass Feeder
ARD24: Paper Feed Unit
ARD25: Dual Paper Feed Unit
ARNB3: Network Printing/Scanning Expansion Unit
ARU11M/15M: 1/5 Sharpdesk™ License Kit
ARPK1N: PS3 Expansion Kit
ARTR4: Job Separator Tray Kit
ARFX11: Super G3 Fax Expansion Kit
ARMM9: 8MB Fax Memory
ARPF1: Barcode Font Kit
ARPF2: Flash Memory for Downloaded Fonts
MXARSM5: 256MB Expansion Memory for Base Unit
MXAR128SO: 128MB Expansion Memory for ARNB3
MXAR256SO: 256MB Expansion Memory for ARNB3

Specifications

General
Type Paper size Paper capacity Warm-up time First copy time*1 Memory Power requirements Power consumption Dimensions (W x D x H) Weight	Desktop Max. A3, Min A5 (min. A6R via bypass) Standard : 350 sheets; Maximum : 1,100 sheets Approx. 45 sec. 7.2 sec Page memory: 32MB Optional memory: 256MB (MXARSM5) 230 ~ 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz 1.2 kW 590 x 595 x 435 mm (excluding document cover) Approx. 30.0 kg
Copier
Copy speed (max.) Original paper size Continuous copy Resolution Gradation Zoom range Preset copy ratios Features	Max. 16 cpm (A4 size) Max. A3 size Max. 999 copies Scan: 600 x 600 dpi (Photo mode), 600 x 300 dpi (Auto/Text mode) Print : 600 dpi x 600 dpi 256 levels 25% to 400% (50% to 200% using SPF) in 1% increments 10 ratios (5 reduction + 5 enlargement) Auto paper selection, auto magnification selection, auto tray switching, Scan Once/Print Many, rotation copy, electronic sorting, XY zoom, dual page copy, card shot, margin shift, edge/centre erase, multi-shot (4-in-1, 2-in-1), offset stack, pre-heat / auto power shut-off modes, toner save mode, copy /print/scan auditing mode^*2 (50 accounts total)
Printer
Print speed (max.) Resolution Interface Supported OS	16 ppm 600 dpi IEEE 1284, USB 1.1, USB 2.0 Windows NT^® 4.0 (Workstation SP5 and later), Windows^® 2000 (Professional), Windows^® XP (Home/Professional), Windows^® 95/98/ME.
PDL emulation [Standard] [Option]	SPLC (Sharp Printer Language with Compression) PCL 6/5e, PS3 emulation ^*3
Available fonts Features	80 fonts for PCL, 136 fonts for PS3 emulation^*4 RIP Once/Print Many, N-up (2/4), fit to page, image orientation, auto paper selection, rotation print, output tray selection, image adjustment, pure black and white, watermarks, offset print, status window.
Colour Scanner
Scan method Resolution Protocol	Push scan (via operation panel) and pull scan (with Twain-supporting application) 600 x 600 dpi (setting range: 50 to 9,600 dpi ^*5) TWAIN, WIA (Windows^® XP only), STI
Interface Supported OS Scanner utilities	USB 1.1, USB 2.0 Windows^® 98/Me, Windows^® XP (Home/Professional), Windows^® 2000 (Professional) Button Manager, Sharpdesk™
Network Printing / Scanning (optional AR-NB3 required)
Resolution Network interface Supported OS	600 dpi, 300 dpi ^6 10Base-T/100Base-TX Windows^® 95/98/ME, Windows^® NT 4.0 (Workstation SP5 and later), Windows^® 2000 (Professional) / XP (Home/Professional) Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2.2, Mac OS X 10.1.5, 10.2 to 10.2.8 (excluding 10.2.2), 10.3 to 10.3.4^4
Memory Network protocols Features File formats	64MB, max 320MB with SO-DIMM 256MB (144 pin) TCP/IP, IPX/SPX (Netware), EtherTalk (AppleTalk) NetBEUI PCL and PS3 emulation^4, printer administration utility, printer status monitor, PDF/TIFF direct printing^7, network scan (scan to e-mail/FTP server/desktop), LDAP, IP/MAC address filtering JPEG, PDF, TIFF
Facsimile (optional AR-FX11 required)
Compression method Communication protocol Transmission time	MH/MR/MMR/JBIG Super G3/G3 Less than 3 seconds^*8
Modem speed Transmission resolution Recording width Memory Greyscale levels Features	33,600 bps to 2,400 bps with automatic fallback Standard: 8 dots x 3.85 lines/mm Ultra Fine: 16 dots x 15.4 lines/mm A3 to A5 2MB flash memory Optional memory: 8MB (AR-MM9) Equivalent to 256 levels Rapid and group dials (50 in total), 300 speed dials, 9 job programmes, broadcasting (200 destinations), memory transmission/reception, quick on-line transmission, auto reduction (transmission / reception), rotation transmission / reception, long original transmission (max. 800 mm), divided reception, timer transmission, polling, F-Code compatibility (confidential, relay broadcast, polling), auditing mode (50 accounts)
^1: When feeding A4 sheets from the paper tray. first copy time depends on the operating environment and the status of use. ^2: AR-NB3 required for print/scan auditing mode. ^3: AR-NB3 required. AR-PK1N also required for Postscript printing. ^4: AR-PK1N required. ^5: Resolutions higher than 600 dpi are interpolated. ^6: 300 dpi can be selected only when using the PCL6 or PCL5e printer driver. ^7: PDF direct printing requires AR-PK1N. ^8: Based on an A4 document with approx. 700 characters at standard resolution in Super G3 mode, 33,600 bps, JBIG compression. Windows and Windows NT are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. all other brand names and product names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. The ENERGY STAR logo is a certification mark and may only be used to certify specific products that have been determined to meet the ENERGY STAR programme requirements. ENERGY STAR is a US registered mark. The ENERGY STAR guidelines apply to products only in the US, Europe, Australia, New Zealand and Japan. Design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice. Some features require Optional items. Please consult with an authorised Sharp Reseller for details. All information and technical details are correct as at machine release date.

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