Sharp AR-M205 IMAGER Status: Discontinued
Manufacturing Status: Discontinued

Desktop, Monochrome copier, MF
Dry, dual component toner
Dataquest Segment: PC
SRP/Street Price: $2,895/Info not avail
Domestic Intro Date: July 2003
OEM: Sharp (China/Japan)
Also Sold As: None 
Distribution: Dealers and distributors
Max Monthly Duty Cycle: 30,000 impressions
MULTIFUNCTION MODES
Copier: Std Fax: No
Internet Fax: No Network Fax: No
Network Printer: Opt PC Fax: No
Printer: Std Scanner: Std
GENERAL SPECS/PAPER HANDLING
First Copy Time: 7.2 sec
Multicopy (Ltr/Lgl/Ldgr): 20/15/10 cpm
Warm-up Time: 45 sec
Std Paper Source(s): Dual drawer
Std Paper Capacity: 250/250 sheets
Paper Weights: 15 to 24 lbs
Bypass/Paper Weights: 100-sheet/15 to 54 lbs
Max Paper Sources/Cap: 5/1,100 sheets
Max Original Size: 11 x 17
Min/Max Output Size: 5-1/2 x 8-1/2/11 x 17
Copy Resolution: 600 x 600 dpi
Std/Max System Memory: 32 MB/304 MB
Duplex: Auto (1:2,2:2,2:1)
    Capacity/Paper Sizes: Unlimited/5-1/2 x 8-1/2 to 11 x 17
Document Feeder: Opt RSDF
    Speed/Capacity: 20 opm/40 orig
    Paper Weights: 15 to 24 lbs
Sorter (Bins/Capacity): None
Stapler Sorter: None
    Bins/Stapling Cap: Not applicable
    Stapling Positions: Not applicable
Finisher: None
    Tray/Stapling/Pos(s): Not applicable
Other: Optional paper-feed options (one or two 250-sheet drawers); scan once, print many
SECURITY SPECS
Network User Authentication: Info not avail
IP Address Filtering: Info not avail
MAC Address Filtering: Info not avail
HDD Overwrite: Info not avail
    Max Overwrites: Info not avail
HDD Encryption: Info not avail
Secure Print: Info not avail
Other:
  • MULTIFUNCTIONALITY
Connectivity Specs
Client OS Support: Win 9.x, NT 4.0, 2000, Me, XP
Parallel Interface: Std
    PC Fax/Print/Scan: No/Yes/Yes
Serial Interface: None
    PC Fax/Print/Scan: Not applicable
USB Interface: Std
    PC Fax/Print/Scan: No/Yes/Yes
Network Interface: None
    Interface Type: Not applicable
    LAN Fax/Print/Scan: Not applicable
Networks Supported:
Netware: No Windows NT: No
AppleTalk: No UNIX: No
AS/400: No Other:
Printer Specs
Engine Mfr/Model: Sharp/AR-M205
Compatibility: IBM PC
Speed: 10 ppm**
Max Print Area: 11 x 17
Enhanced Resolution: Not applicable
Unenhanced Resolution: 600 x 600 dpi
Std/Max Printer Memory: Shared
Controller Mfr/Model: Sharp/AR-NB2N***
    Processor/Bits/MHz: TX4927 RISC/Info not avail/200
    PDL/PCL: PCL 5e/6,opt PostScript 3
Controller Mfr/Model: Not applicable
    Processor/Bits/MHz: Not applicable
    PDL/PCL: Not applicable
Controller Mfr/Model: Not applicable
    Processor/Bits/MHz: Not applicable
    PDL/PCL: Not applicable
Other: **Function upgrade kit adds 16-MB memory, plus a USB 2.0 port, JBIG enhanced printing that increases print speed to 20 ppm, rip once print many, 2-in-1/4-in-1, fit to page & centering; ***AR-NB2N std/max memory, 64 MB/320 MB
Scanner & Image Management Specs
Connection Type: USB
Technology/Speed: CCD/20 ipm
Max Resolution: 600 x 1200 dpi
TWAIN Compatible: Yes****
Scan Destinations:
    E-mail: No I-fax: INA
    FTP: INA SMB: INA
    HDD: INA URL: INA
LDAP Support: Info not avail
Scan/Image Software: Std Sharpdesk
OCR Software: Std Sharpdesk
File Mgmt Software: Std Document Mgmt software
Other: Full-color ledger-size scanning; ****WIA scanning compliant when running Windows XP
INA: Information was not available from manufacturer. NA: Not applicable.
Specs were obtained from manufacturer/distributor and not confirmed by BLI testing.
© 2008 Buyers Laboratory Inc., 20 Railroad Ave., Hackensack, NJ 07601; (201)488-0404
Reproduction illegal without written consent from Buyers Lab. [12721/USA]
Sharp AR-M205 IMAGER Status: Discontinued
Manufacturing Status: Discontinued

Desktop, Monochrome copier, MF
Dry, dual component toner
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COPIER FEATURES
Automatic Features:  AES, AMS, APS, ATS
Book Copy: Yes Job Programs: No
Booklet Mode: No Job Time: No
Color: No Language: No
Copy Control: 20 Margin Shift: Opt
Covers: No Neg/Pos: No
Editing: No OHP Interleaving: No
Energy-Save: Yes Photo Mode: Yes
Erase: Opt Poster Mode: No
Image Insert: No Preset R/E: 4R,5E
Image Overlay: No Program Ahead: No
Image Repeat: No Sheet Insertion: No
Image Rotate: Opt Stamping: No
Interrupt: Yes Timer: No
Job Build: No 2-in-1: Opt
XY Zoom: No
Zoom Range:  25 to 400 (1%)*
OTHER FEATURES
*25% to 400% from the platen glass, 50% to 200% through the RSDF; Function upgrade kit adds electronic sorting, 2-in-1/4-in-1 modes, margin shift and edge and center erase copying features
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Control Panel: Keypad
Quantity Selector: 1 to 99 (0 to 9 keypad)
Message Display: No
Help Key: No
Dimensions (HxWxD): 18-33/64" x 23-15/64" x 21-15/32"
Weight (Base Unit): 70 lbs
Power Requirements: 120 V, 12 A
Dedicated Outlet: Not required
Energy Star Compliant: Yes
Operating Noise Level: 40 dB
COMMENTS
Windows GDI printer with network capability; network expansion kit provides PCL 6 network printing and network scanning; opt external print server
Facsimile Specs
Scanner Technology: Not applicable
Compression Method: Not applicable
Modem Speed: Not applicable
Max TX Resolution: Not applicable
Gray Scale/Halftones: Not applicable
Std/Max Fax Memory: Not applicable
Min/Max Orig Size (WxL): Not applicable
Max Paper/Print Width: Not applicable
Correct-Order Output: Not applicable
Batch Files: Not applicable
Polling: Not applicable
Effective Scan Width: Not applicable
Battery Backup: Not applicable
Relay Request: Not applicable
Confid TX/RX: Not applicable
Smoothing: Not applicable
Dual Lines: Not applicable
Timers: Not applicable
Multi Access: Not applicable
Transfer Hub: Not applicable
Dialing Capabilities:
    Broadcasting (Grps/Dest): Not applicable
    Redial Attempts/Intervals: Not applicable
    One Touch/Speed Dial: Not applicable/Not applicable
    Other:
Supplies/Maintenance
Photoconductor: Organic drum
    Yield: 50,000
    Price: Priced by dealer
Toner: Ctrdg weight not avail
    Yield: 16,000
    Price: Priced by dealer
    % Coverage: 6%
Developer: Weight not avail
    Yield: 50,000
    Price: Priced by dealer
Fuser Rollers: Two
    Yield: 150,000/150,000
Cleaning Blades: Info not avail
    Yield: Info not avail
Other: Info not avail
    Yield: Info not avail
Fuser Oil: Not required
PM Schedule: 50,000
Options
RSDF: $995
250-sheet PF unit: $450
500-sheet PF unit: $800
Platen cover: $125
High cabinet w/door: $137
Low cabinet (no door): $128
High cabinet (no door): $113
256-MB DIMM memory upgrade: Priced by dealer
Function upgrade kit: $395
AR-NB2N network expansion kit: $750
PostScript 3 kit for AR-NB2N: $395
AR-PS3100 external print server: $199
INA: Information was not available from manufacturer. NA: Not applicable.
Specs were obtained from manufacturer/distributor and not confirmed by BLI testing.
© 2008 Buyers Laboratory Inc., 20 Railroad Ave., Hackensack, NJ 07601; (201)488-0404
Reproduction illegal without written consent from Buyers Lab. [12721/USA]