AL-1217

Digital Multifunctional System
High-Quality Personal Copier/Printer with Full-Colour Scanning

MAX. 99

Continuous copy 600 dpi resolution Paper capacity

Zoom range Photo mode

Sharpdesk
Making a good impression with professional-looking documents is now easier than ever. Integrating advanced digital functions in an ultra compact design, the AL-1217 brings superb copying quality to your small office. Plus it features convenient laser printing and full-colour scanning complete with versatile document management software for your PC.

Speedy Copying with SOPM

The AL-1217s Scan Once/Print Many (SOPM) function stores a scanned original into memory to quickly produce up to 99 copies of each page at a continuous copy rate of 12 cpm*. Plus its quick first copy time of just 9.6 seconds saves valuable time when performing multiple short-run jobs.
*Based on A4 (8 1/2" x 11") or smaller documents using the same size copy mode.
600 dpi Printing Resolution
The AL-1217 uses a high-performance 600 dpi digital laser printing engine to produce ultra clear printouts and copies. This high printing resolution ensures that all details of the original document, including fine text, charts, and even photographs, come out clear and legible.

400DPI

600DPI

Simulated image

High-Performance Laser Printing
Featuring a built-in PC interface, the AL-1217 can print from computers running popular Windows operating systems at a rapid 12 ppm (max.). A number of convenient printing functions are also available.

Other Key Features

I Digital Automatic Exposure Control ensures optimum copy quality I 250-sheet paper tray and single bypass feeder I Wide zoom range from 25 to 400% with 5 preset ratios I Dual PC interface: USB 1.1 and IEEE 1284 I Space-saving interior document tray I Energy-efficient operation with Pre-Heat and Auto Power ShutOff modes I Cost-efficient Toner Save mode

Specifications

GENERAL
N-up Printer driver screen
Type Paper size Paper capacity First copy time*1 Warm-up time*1 Power requirements Power consumption Dimensions (W x D x H) Weight

COPIER

Fit to Page

Watermark

Desktop Max. A4 (/2" x 14"), min. A6 (/2" x 8 1/ 2") 250 sheets (250-sheet paper tray, single bypass feeder) 9.6 seconds (Normal mode) 25.0 seconds (Pre-Heat mode) 40.0 seconds (Auto Power Shut-Off mode) 0 seconds Rated local AC voltage 10%, 50/60 Hz Max. 1.0 kW 518 x 462.5 x 295.6 mm (20 25/64 " x 18 7/ 32" x /64 ") Approx. 16 kg (35.2 lbs.) without toner cartridge 12 cpm (A4 size, 8 1/ 2" x 11") Max. A4 (/2" x 14") Max. 99 copies Scan AE/Manual: 600 x 300 dpi (default)*2 Photo: 600 x 600 dpi Print: 600 dpi From 25 to 400% 25, 70, 86, 100, 141, 400% in the metric system (25, 64, 78, 100, 129, 400% in the inch system) Max. 12 ppm (A4 size, /2" x 11") for both IEEE 1284 and USB 1.1 connections 8 MB 600 dpi USB 1.1 x 1, IEEE 1284 bi-directional x 1 Windows NT 4.0 (Workstation SP), Windows 2000 (Professional), Windows XP (Home/Professional), Windows 95/98/Me 600 x 1,200 dpi (setting range: 50 to 9,600 dpi*3 ) 24 bits (8 bits per RGB colour) Max. 2.88 ms/line TWAIN, WIA (Windows XP), STI USB 1.1 Windows 98/Me, Windows XP, Windows 2000 Button Manager, Sharpdesk 2.7
Full-Colour Scanning with Bundled Software
The AL-1217 also works as a full-colour scanner, complete with powerful utility software. Button Manager lets you scan documents directly into applications on your PC. Up to six pre-registered applications are available, including Sharpdesk screen Sharpdesk, e-mail, PC-fax, OCR, Microsoft Word and a different application of your choice. Operation is quick and easy simply press the Scan button, select an application from the scan menu and press Start! Sharpdesk desktop document management software allows you to easily browse through, edit, sort and file your scanned documents.
Copy speed Original size Continuous copy Resolution
Zoom range Fixed copy ratios

GDI PRINTER

Printer speed Memory Resolution Interface Supported OS

COLOUR SCANNER

Resolution Colour depth Scan speed Protocol Interface Supported OS Scanner utilities
*1: At rated voltage, 20C (68F), 65% RH. *2: Can be changed to 600 x 600 dpi by user simulation. *3: Resolutions higher than 600 dpi are interpolated. Design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice. Windows and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

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SHARP CORP. (JUL. 2002 PRINT) H1.5E Printed in Japan