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Multifunction Desktop IMAGERTM with Full-Color PC Scanning
Advanced Flexibility When You Need It Most.
The Sharp AR-M205 Digital IMAGER delivers the performance and advanced flexibility small offices need all in a low-cost multifunction copier. With a 500-sheet paper capacity, 100-sheet bypass tray, auto duplexing, and standard 600 dpi host-based printing, the AR-M205 IMAGER can easily keep pace with even the most demanding offices. And, thats just the beginning. This powerful performer also delivers standard full-color ledger-size PC scanning enabling you to easily respond to todays graphic-intensive demands. And, with versatile options like 100-page electronic sorting and a speed-enhanced printing system upgrade, its easy to add functionality as your business needs evolve.

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With advanced features and innovative modularity, the Sharp AR-M205 Digital IMAGER delivers outstanding performanceall in a compact, desktop design.
Convenient, built-in color PC scanning!
Whats the latest Sharp innovation? Full-color PC scanning! Sharp leads the industry with ledgersize, full-color scanning for on-the-fly versatility. Now theres no need for extra peripherals that take up valuable office spacewith Sharp ingenuity, weve integrated everything into a compact desktop design. And with SharpdeskTM desktop document management software, you can edit, save, or distribute your documentacross the network or across the worldquickly and easily.
High-quality digital copying
The AR-M205 IMAGER provides many flexible copy features designed to grow with your business. With speedy output, 11" x 17" capability, and optional electronic sorting, the AR-M205 IMAGER is the smart choice for any small office or workgroup. 600 dpi true laser quality output 20 copies per minute Scan-Once Print-Many Memory Management 25% - 400% zoom range Add the optional 250-sheet with 8 preset ratios x2 adjustable paper trays for a total online paper capacity Cost-effective Tonerof 1100 sheets. Save mode Optional 40-sheet Reversing Single Pass Document Feeder (RSPF) Auto Duplexing

Key features

600-sheet paper capacity, upgradeable to 1,100 sheets (with options), includes 100-sheet Bypass Tray Standard offset stacking separates each print/copy job for easy retrieval 32 MB standard memory, upgradeable to 304 MB with options 600 dpi host-based PC printing system Full color 600 x 1200 dpi PC scanning1 Sharpdesk integrated desktop document management software Button Manager utility allows easy configuration of 6 one-touch scan-to-desktop keys Standard IEEE 1284 parallel and USB-1.1 ports for flexible PC connections2

Productive functionality

For even more productivity, add the Function Upgrade Kit, which offers 16 MB additional memory, electronic sorting, speed-enhanced PC printing, and a USB-2.0 port for efficient device sharing. And, for busy workgroups, you can add the optional PCL6 Network Printing/Scanning Kit (available late 2003). Function Upgrade Kit Adds: 100-page electronic sorting, which offers offset sort stacking, rotation copy, two-inone/four-in-one copy, edge erase, center erase, and margin shift JBIG speed-enhanced printing system upgrade, which offers Rip-Once PrintMany memory management and 20-ppm printing performance USB-2.0 PC data port allows a third user to connect to the AR-M205 for efficient device TechTalk sharing USB 2.0 transfer rates are up to 40X 16 MB additional memory faster than USB 1.1 with expansion capability to add 256 MB option
Non-interpolated ledger-size color scanning at 600 dpi requires AR-EB7 Function Upgrade Kit and 256 MB memory expansion PC scanning is only performed through USB port

Printer Driver Screen

PC Scan Destination Details
Complete document management on your PC with Sharpdesk
Paper Cassettes: 15-24 lb. standard or recycled bond paper Bypass Tray (multi-sheet feed): up to 100 sheets 15-20 lb. standard bond or recycled bond paper, up to 30 sheets for postcards, up to 5 sheets for envelopes (#10 monarch) Bypass (single-sheet feed): 15-55 lb standard or recycled bond paper, OHP, labels, and envelopes 32 MB (shared), expandable to 304 MB with options1 Scan: 600 dpi, Output: 600 dpi Photo Mode: 600 x 600 dpi Auto Exposure: 600 x 300 dpi 256 gradations/2 levels Scan-Once Print-Many, Auto Paper Sensing (APS), Auto Magnification Sensing (AMS), auto tray switching, memory copy, manual zoom 250 sheets (face down) Standard paper shifter (multi-page sort requires AR-EB7) Heat roller Magnetic brush development Cold cathode lamp AC 120 V, 60 HZ, 12 Amps Max 1200 W, stand-by 5 W Approx. 92 lbs. 23 15/64"(w) x 21 15/32"(d) x 20 19/32"(h)

General Specifications Type: Copy System: Originals: Original Size: Copy Size: Copy Speed:
Paper Type: Digital duplex copier-based MFP, desktop Dry electrostatic transfer system Sheets, bound documents 11" x 17" maximum Min. 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", Max. 11" x 17" 20 copies per minute (8 1/2" x 11") 15 copies per minute (8 1/2" x 11"R ) 12 copies per minute (8 1/2" x 14") 10 copies per minute (11" x 17") Max. 99 copies 7.2 Seconds 45 Seconds 25% to 400% in 1% increments (with SPF 50-200%) 50%, 64%, 77%, 95%, 100%, 121%, 121%, 129%, 141%, 200% Fixed optical source, slit exposure (stationary platen) with automatic exposure Standard: (2) 250-sheet paper cassette with automatic feed (1) 100-sheet manual bypass tray Optional: (1) 250-sheet paper feed unit or (1) 500-sheet paper feed unit (250 x 2) Standard: Original table with optional platen cover Optional: 40-sheet reversing single pass document feeder (RSPF)
Memory: Copy Resolution: Exposure Modes: Gray Scale: Copy Features: Output Tray Capacity: Offset Stacking: Fusing System: Developer System: Light Source: Power Requirement: Power Consumption: Weight: Dimensions:
Continuous Copy: First Copy Out Time: Warm Up Time: Zoom Range: Fixed Zoom Mode: Exposure System: Paper Feed System:

Original Feed System:

Printer Function Print Speed: Emulation: Resolution: Operating System: Software: Read Once Print Many: Interface: Page Memory: Features:
10 pages per minute/20 pages per minute with optional AR-EB7 Function Upgrade Kit Host-based/JBIG speed enhanced host-based with optional AR-EB7 Function Upgrade Kit 600 dpi Windows 95/98ME, NT4.0, 2000, XP Print driver, Printer Status Monitor Available with optional AR-EB7 Function Upgrade Kit, up to 50 pages @ 600 dpi Standard: IEEE 1284 (ECP) parallel port, USB 1.1 Optional: USB 2.0 with optional AR-EB7 Function Upgrade Kit 32 MB (shared), expandable to 304 MB with options1 Offset print, status monitor, N-up printing, fit to page, watermark, center position
Optional AR-EB7 Function Upgrade Kit Memory: 16 MB standard (shared), expandable to 272 with 256 MB DIMM Electronic Sort Scan capacity for sort/group: up to 100 sheets with 6% original Function: offset stacking, rotation copy, 2-in1/4-in-1 copy, edge erase, center erase, margin shift Printer Function: JBIG speed enhanced printing system upgrade increases print speed to 20 PPM Read-Once Print-Many: Up to 50 pages @ 600 dpi (16 MB shared memory) USB 2.0 For scanning and printing, increases data transfer speed up to Data Port: 480 Mbps*

* Requires USB-2.0 connection at host PC
Color Scanner Function Type: Scanning Style: Light Source: Resolution: Original Type: Scanning Method: Output: Protocol: Interface: Software: Scanner Keys:
Optional Equipment AR-EB7: Function Upgrade Kit (Dual Function Board) AR-RP6: 40-sheet reversing single pass feeder AR-D24: 250-sheet paper feed unit (single cassette) AR-D25: 500-sheet paper feed unit (dual 250-sheet cassettes) AR-VR5: Platen Cover Supplies AR-202MT: AR-202MD: AR-202DR:
Flat head full color scanning system Platen/original feeder Cold cathode lamp Basic: 600 x 1200 dpi2, setting range dpi3 Sheet/book Original cover/SPF 8 pixels/bit, A/D 12 bit TWAIN, WIA (Windows XP) USB 1.1/optional USB 2.0 upgrade with AR-EB7 Function Upgrade Kit Sharpdesk Document Management software, Button Manager, Composer 6 Scan to Desktop destination keys (requires Button Manager)
Toner cartridge Developer Drum cartridge
Optional ER-EB7 Function Upgrade Kit provides 16 MB additional memory, which can be expanded to 272 MB with 256 MB DIMM 2 Non-interpolated ledger size color scanning @ 600 dpi or higher requires optional AR-EB7 with 256 MB memory expansion 3 Resolution settings higher than 600 x 1200 dpi are interpolated
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