Specifications
Sharp AR-M355U Technical Specifications
Base Engine Includes 300 MHz multitasking controller
Type Console, modular digital document system
Functions Copy, optional print, network print, network scan, and fax1
Original Size (Max) 11" x 17"
Copy Size Min: 5 1/2" x 8 1/2"
Max: 11" x 17"
Copy Speed 35 copies per minute (8 1/2" x 11"; Standard resolution)
First Copy Out Time 4.9 Seconds (document glass); 6.0 Seconds (DSPF) (Based on letter size original with polygon motor running)
Warm-Up Time 80 seconds or less
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)
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 feed unit (1 MP drawer + 2 letter/legal/ledger drawers), or (1) 500-sheet MP drawer + optional cabinet
Duplexing Optional duplex module AR-DU3, non-stacking duplexing unit or AR-DU4, non-stacking duplexing unit with 100-sheet manual bypass tray)
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 Supported
PCL6 Network Printing System + Hard Drive (Option)
Emulation PCL6 (XL), PCL5e, optional PS3
Resolution 1200 dpi (equivalent)
600 dpi
300 dpi
Print Speed 35 pages per minute (8 1/2" x 11")
Print Drivers Microsoft® Windows® 95/98/Me, NT4.0, 2000, XP, MAC PPD (optional)
Interface RJ-45 Ethernet, IEEE1284 parallel port, USB-2.0
Features Duplex printing, booklet print, binding edge, N-up printing, different 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 function2 (Note: some features not available on certain print drivers)
Hard Disk Drive 40 GB; 16 GB partition for document filing system/24 GB partition for copy, print, and scan operations
Requires network scanning kit for full functionality
AR-NS3 Network Scanning Kit (option)
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 fax3
One-touch Up to 999 destinations4
Group Destinations Up to 500
Number of Senders Up to 999
Scan Security E-mail server user authentication, scan restriction
Software Sharpdesk Document Management Software (10 user license)
AR-FX12 Super G3 FAX Kit (option)
Transmission Mode Super G3, G3
Modem Speed 33.6 kbps5
Compression JBIG, MMR, MR, MH
Max. Resolution 400 dpi (ultra-fine)
Transmission Speed Approximately 2 Seconds with JBIG5
Auto-Dial Destinations Up to 5004
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
Features F-Code transmission/reception, transmit/receive polling, relay broadcasting, quick on-line, transaction reports, activity reports, anti-junk fax reception, out of paper memory reception, rotate transmit, and PC fax1
1Some features require optional equipment.
2Supports PCL/Text, TIFF, PDF, and PS3 files; requires AR-NS3 and AR-PK6.
3Requires optional AR-FX12 Super G3 facsimile expansion kit.
4Destinations include Email, FTP, Desktop, URL, print and Internet fax/G3 fax (if equipped). A combined total of 200 send-to-FTP and send-to-Desktop destinations can be stored.
5Based on ITU Test chart #1 in standard resolution, actual transmission speed and time will vary based on line conditions.