Sharp AR
 


Sharp AR-M455N Technical Specifications
Base Engine Includes 300 MHz multitasking controller, 40 GB hard drive, and PCL6 network printing system
Type Console, modular digital document system
Functions Copy, print, network print, network scan, and fax1
Original Size (Max.) 11" x 17"
Copy Size (Min.) 5 1/2" x 8 1/2"
Copy Speed 45 copies per minute (8 1/2" x 11: Standard resolution)
First Copy Out Time 4.4 Seconds (document glass); 5.3 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)
Interface IEEE1284 parallel port, USB-2.0, RJ-45
Memory (RAM) 128 MB shared, expandable to 384 MB with 256 MB DIMM
Hard Disk Drive 40 GB; 16 GB partition for document filing system/24 GB partition for copy, print, and scan operations
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, rotation copy, rotation sort, reserve copy, tandem copy (N models), 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, document filing (N models), department control, job programs, date stamp, character stamp, and page stamp (some features not available when using Vend Interface)
Department Control 500
Job Build up to 10,000 sheets
ENERGY STAR® Yes - As an ENERGY STAR® partner, Sharp has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. ENERGY STAR is a U.S. registered mark.
PCL6 Network Printing System (standard)
Emulation PCL6 (XL), PCL5e, optional PS3
Resolution 1200 dpi (equivalent), 600 dpi, 300 dpi
Print Speed 45 pages per minute (8 1/2" x 11")
Print Drivers Microsoft® Windows® 95/98/ME, NT4.0, 2000, XP, MAC PPD (optional)
Features Duplex printing, booklet print, binding edge, N-up printing, different cover page/last page, transparency inserts, carbon copy print mode, fit to page, watermarks, PIN printing, print hold, proof print, print auditor, print smoothing, font/form downloads, and PDF/TIFF direct print function.2 (Note: some features not available on certain print drivers)
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 destinations (N models)4
Group Destinations Up to 500
Number of Senders Up to 999
Scan Security E-mail server user authentication (supports anonymous, simple, Digest-MD5, NTLM, Kerberos methods), scan restriction
Software Sharpdesk Document Management Software (10 user license)
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 9994
Group Destinations Up to 500
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 fax
1Some features require optional equipment.
2Supports PCL/Text, TIFF, PDF, and PS3 files (certain versions of PDF/TIFF may not be supported); 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.