Sharp AR-M237 IMAGER Status: Current
Manufacturing Status: New

Console, Monochrome copier, MF
Dry, dual component toner
Dataquest Segment: 2
SRP/Street Price: $5,650/Info not avail
Domestic Intro Date: August 2003
OEM: Sharp SIICA (China/Japan)
Also Sold As: Duplo Docucate MD-231 
Distribution: Dealers
Max Monthly Duty Cycle: 75,000 impressions
MULTIFUNCTION MODES
Copier: Std Fax: Opt
Internet Fax: No Network Fax: No
Network Printer: Opt PC Fax: No
Printer: Std Scanner: Opt
GENERAL SPECS/PAPER HANDLING
First Copy Time: 4.8 sec
Multicopy (Ltr/Lgl/Ldgr): 23/13/12 cpm
Warm-up Time: 23 sec
Std Paper Source(s): Dual drawer
Std Paper Capacity: 500/500 sheets
Paper Weights: 15 to 28 lbs
Bypass/Paper Weights: 100-sheet/14 to 54 lbs
Max Paper Sources/Cap: 5/2,100 sheets
Max Original Size: 11 x 17
Min/Max Output Size: 5-1/2 x 8-1/2/11 x 17
Copy Resolution: 1200 x 1200 dpi
Std/Max System Memory: 48 MB/1072 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: Std RSPF
    Speed/Capacity: 43 opm/100 orig
    Paper Weights: Info not avail
Sorter (Bins/Capacity): None
Stapler Sorter: None
    Bins/Stapling Cap: Not applicable
    Stapling Positions: Not applicable
Finisher: Opt finisher
    Tray/Stapling/Pos(s): 1,100/30/1
Other: Opt finisher has two trays (100/1,000) shts; saddle stitcher has 3-position stapling up to 50 shts and V folding
SECURITY SPECS
Network User Authentication: Yes
IP Address Filtering: Yes
MAC Address Filtering: Yes
HDD Overwrite: Yes
    Max Overwrites: NA
HDD Encryption: NA
Secure Print: Yes
Other:
  • MULTIFUNCTIONALITY
Connectivity Specs
Client OS Support: Linux, Mac, UNIX, Win 9.x, NT 4.0*
Parallel Interface: Std
    PC Fax/Print/Scan: No/Yes/No
Serial Interface: None
    PC Fax/Print/Scan: Not applicable
USB Interface: Std
    PC Fax/Print/Scan: No/Yes/No
Network Interface: Std Ethernet
    Interface Type: 10/100BaseT
    LAN Fax/Print/Scan: No/Yes/Yes
Networks Supported:
Netware: Yes Windows NT: Yes
AppleTalk: Yes UNIX: No
AS/400: No Other:
Printer Specs
Engine Mfr/Model: Sharp/AR-M237
Compatibility: IBM PC, Mac
Speed: 23 ppm
Max Print Area: 11 x 17
Enhanced Resolution: 1200 x 1200 dpi
Unenhanced Resolution: 600 x 600 dpi
Std/Max Printer Memory: Shared
Controller Mfr/Model: Sharp/AR-P17*
    Processor/Bits/MHz: INA/INA/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: Proof print; watermarks; N-up printing; fit-to-page; *std/max memory for AR-P17 print controller, 64 MB/320 MB
Scanner & Image Management Specs
Connection Type: Network
Technology/Speed: CCD/43 ipm
Max Resolution: 600 x 600 dpi
TWAIN Compatible: Yes
Scan Destinations:
    E-mail: Yes I-fax: Yes
    FTP: Yes SMB: Yes
    HDD: No URL: Yes
LDAP Support: Yes
Scan/Image Software: Std Sharpdesk
OCR Software: Std Sharpdesk
File Mgmt Software: Std Sharpdesk
Other: Duplex scanning; scan to e-mail, desktop, FTP, print & URL; QWERTY keyboard; PDF & TIFF file formats
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. [12762/USA]
Sharp AR-M237 IMAGER Status: Current
Manufacturing Status: New

Console, Monochrome copier, MF
Dry, dual component toner
Page 2
COPIER FEATURES
Automatic Features:  AES, AMS, APS, ATS
Book Copy: Yes Job Programs: 10
Booklet Mode: Std Job Time: No
Color: No Language: INA
Copy Control: 100 Margin Shift: Yes
Covers: No Neg/Pos: Yes
Editing: No OHP Interleaving: No
Energy-Save: Yes Photo Mode: Yes
Erase: Std Poster Mode: No
Image Insert: No Preset R/E: 4R,4E
Image Overlay: No Program Ahead: INA
Image Repeat: No Sheet Insertion: No
Image Rotate: Std Stamping: No
Interrupt: INA Timer: INA
Job Build: Yes 2-in-1: Std
XY Zoom: Yes
Zoom Range:  25 to 400 (1%)
OTHER FEATURES
Edge and center erase; toner-save mode; zoom range 50% to 200% (1%) through RSPF; std RSPF has an SADF mode; scan once, print many; envelope feeding through bypass; electronic sorting.; Opt job separator holds 100 sheets
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Control Panel: Keypad and touch screen
Quantity Selector: 1 to 999 (0 to 9 keypad)
Message Display: Yes
Help Key: No
Dimensions (HxWxD): 30.9" x 24.5" x 23.9"
Weight (Base Unit): 112 lbs
Power Requirements: 120 V, 12 A
Dedicated Outlet: Not required
Energy Star Compliant: Yes
Operating Noise Level: 66 dB
COMMENTS
The Sharp AR-M237 offers std Window GDI printer--network opt avail; up to 200 one-touch scan destinations can be stored for future use; *also 2000, Me & XP
Facsimile Specs
Scanner Technology: CCD
Compression Method: MH/MR/MMR/JBIG
Modem Speed: 33.6 Kbps
Max TX Resolution: 406 x 391 lpi
Gray Scale/Halftones: 256 levels
Std/Max Fax Memory: 2 MB/10 MB
Min/Max Orig Size (WxL): 5-1/2 x 8-1/2/11 x 17
Max Paper/Print Width: Info not avail
Correct-Order Output: Info not avail
Batch Files: Info not avail
Polling: Yes
Effective Scan Width: Info not avail
Battery Backup: Info not avail
Relay Request: Yes
Confid TX/RX: Yes/Info not avail
Smoothing: Info not avail
Dual Lines: No
Timers: Yes
Multi Access: Info not avail
Transfer Hub: Info not avail
Dialing Capabilities:
    Broadcasting (Grps/Dest): 50/200
    Redial Attempts/Intervals: Info not avail
    One Touch/Speed Dial: Info not avail
    Other: Double-sided scanning
Supplies/Maintenance
Photoconductor: Organic drum
    Yield: 75,000
    Price: Priced by dealer
Toner: 745g ctrdg
    Yield: 25,000
    Price: Priced by dealer
    % Coverage: 6%
Developer: Weight not avail
    Yield: 75,000
    Price: Priced by dealer
Fuser Rollers: Heat rollers
    Yield: Info not avail
Cleaning Blades: Drum blade
    Yield: Info not avail
Other: Not applicable
    Yield: Not applicable
Fuser Oil: Not required
PM Schedule: 75,000
Options
Finisher: $1,795
Paper-feed unit (500 sheets): $595
Paper-feed unit (500/500 sheets): $795
Job separator tray: $50
Low stand: $155
High stand: $200
AR-F14 Saddle-Stitch Finisher: $3,095
AR-P17 PCL 6 print controller w/NIC: $1,195
PostScript 3: $395
Network scanning kit: $1,095
AR-NC5J network interface card: $595
Super G3 fax kit: $1,195
8-MB fax memory upgrade: $195
Bar code font kit: $595
Macro font flash ROM kit: $ not avail
Data security kit: $500
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. [12762/USA]