AR-5127

Digital Laser Copier/Printer
Impressive Speed and Image Quality for the Digital Age

OPTION

The AR-5127 utilises Sharps expertise in digital imaging technology, bringing productive operation, superb image quality and ease-of-use to your workplace. Equipped with a highperformance 600-dpi laser engine and a full suite of digital enhancements, the AR-5127 gives you documents with outstanding detail and clarity and at a speedy rate of up to 27 cpm/ppm. If youre looking for a productive document solution with integrated multiple functions all in one compact package, look no further than the AR-5127.
AR-5127 Digital Laser Copier/Printer

COPYING

Scan Once/Print Many and Electronic Sorting
The AR-5127 scans each page of a document in a single pass. Multiple copies are then quickly made from the machines built-in memory. For further convenience, an Electronic Sorting* function allows the AR-5127 to automatically collate multiple sets of copies in order and stack them offset. This speedy process realises highly productive copying, even for large-volume documents.
*Requires optional AR-EB4.

Built-in Duplex Module

The AR-5127 is equipped with a single-pass duplex module that provides speedy and reliable duplex copying, effectively reducing paper costs as well as saving filing space.

Duplex Copying

Productivity Enhancing Options

Multi-page original

Superb Image Quality
Combining a 600-dpi laser engine with advanced digital imaging functions, the AR-5127 produces documents with unsurpassed quality. It automatically distinguishes between text, dot patterns and photographic images in original documents to produce copies with optimum contrast. Photo mode further ensures image clarity, giving excellent renditions of photographs, illustrations and graphics.
Versatile Editing Functions
The AR-5127 is standard equipped with Dual Page Copy Mode, B&W Reverse and XY Zoom. Additional image editing functions (marked with * on the right) are available with the optional AR-EB4 upgrade.

Document is scanned.

stored in memory.
For even more copying efficiency, the AR-5127 can be equipped with a range of productive options. The optional RSPF (reversing single pass feeder) can automatically feed in and make copies from a stack of up to 40 single- or two-sided originals, eliminating the tedious task of placing and turning over each page by hand. An SPF (single pass feeder) is also available. With the optional Staple Finisher, the AR-5127 can staple sets of documents up to A3 in size and up to 30 pages in length. The AR-5127 can also accommodate extra paper drawers for a large total paper capacity of up to 2,100 Staple Finisher sheets.

electronically sorted.

Copies

B&W Reverse

XY Zoom
Dual Page Copy Mode Rotation Copy*
and stacked offset during output.

A B C D

2-in-1/4-in-1 Copy*

Margin Shift*

Centre Erase*

Edge Erase*

3-Colour Backlit LCD
In addition to the logically designed operation panel, the AR-5127 is equipped with an informative LCD panel that illuminates in one of three different colours: green for ready, yellow for warning, and orange for any errors. At a glance, youll know the status of the machine, even from a distance. Plus it features an intuitive graphical user interface that offers step-by-step guidance through various operations and functions.
Yellow indicates a warning Green means ready to copy Orange alerts you of an error

PRINTING (option)

RIP Once/Print Many for Efficient Printing
When equipped with the AR-EB4 Dual Function Board, the AR-5127 becomes a high-speed laser printer, allowing you to make high-quality documents right from your desktop. Featuring Sharp Printer Language with Compression (SPLC) and RIP Once/Print Many printing, the
Total Printing Control from a PC
Example: Printing out 5 sets of a multi-paged document
Compressed data is sent once from PC
AR-5127 stores downloaded print data in its internal memory for efficient processing, quickly freeing up your PC for other tasks.
*The AR-5127 can operate under Windows XP, although it has not yet received WHQL (Windows Hardware Quality Labs) certification. **For PC network connection, a commercially available print server card must be supplied by the user. Ask your Sharp dealer for details.

Job Separator and Job Offset
The AR-5127 ensures your documents will stay neatly organized even when others are using the machine at the same time. A convenient Job Separator* outputs printed documents onto a separate tray, preventing them from getting mixed in with copies or faxes. And to make it easier to locate and retrieve your documents from the tray, the AR-5127s Job Offset** function stacks the print jobs slightly offset from one another.
*Requires optional AR-EB4 and AR-TR3. **Requires optional AR-EB4.
Productive Printing Functions
The AR-5127 offers a host of convenient printing functions, taking your office productivity even further. The N-up function allows you to place up to four pages of a document together on a single sheet to save printing costs. The Fit to Page function saves you time by automatically selecting the appropriate reduction/enlargement ratios to match the selected paper size. And an optional Staple Finisher gives you powerful finishing capabilities for your documents.
Data is stored in memory RIP once/print many
Pages are electronically sorted, printed out and stapled 5 sets of stapled documents, ready to use!
Support for Most Windows Operating Systems
The AR-5127 can be used with most Windows operating systems, including Windows 95/98/Me, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000 and Windows XP*. It also supports 10Base-T/100Base-TX networks**.
OTHER OUTSTANDING FEATURES
Wide zoom range from 50 to 400% (25 to 400% with AR-EB4) Auto paper/magnification selection Toner Save mode
FAXING (option)High-Speed Operation
The AR-FX4 Fax Expansion Kit turns the AR-5127 into a Super G3 fax featuring a fast 33.6 Kbps modem. Using JBIG data compression, the AR-5127 can send an A4 (8 1/2" x 11") size page in under 3 seconds*. This, together with quick online transmission, greatly reduces the overall time it takes to send faxes.
*Based on ITU-T test chart No. 1 at standard resolution. Data transmission time only; does not include protocol transmission time.

350-Number Auto Dialling

The AR-5127 stores up to 50 numbers for one-touch connections and 300 numbers for three-digit speed dialling.

Duplex Scanning

When equipped with the optional RSPF, the AR-5127 can automatically scan both sides of a two-sided document. Once scanned, the pages are sorted in memory and transmitted in the proper order.

F-Code Communication

Conforming to the ITU-T F-Code (subaddress and passcode) standard, the AR-5127 is capable of F-Code confidential communication, F-Code relay request transmission and F-Code memory polling with other fax machines regardless of the manufacturer or model.
Quick On-Line Transmission
The AR-5127 starts dialling and transmitting a multi-page document as soon as the first page is scanned into memory. This greatly reduces the overall time it takes to send the document.

Specifications

GENERAL
Type Copy system Paper size Paper capacity Copy/print speed (max.) Memory*1 Warm-up time*2 First copy time*2 Power requirements Power consumption Dimensions (W x D x H) Weight Desktop Dry, electrostatic transfer system Max. A3 (11" x 17"), min. A6R (5 1/2" x 8 1/2") 1,100 sheets (500 x 2 + 100), expandable up to 2,100 sheets with options 27 cpm/ppm (A4 size, 8 1/2" x 11") 16MB, upgradeable to 272MB with options Approx. 40 seconds Approx. 4.8 seconds (A4 size, 1st paper tray) Rated local AC voltage 10%, 50/60 Hz Max. 1.2 kW 628 x 585.5 x 673 mm (24 26/32" x 23 3/64" x 26 1/2") Approx. 48.8 kg (107.5 lbs)
COPIER (optional AR-EB4 Dual Function Board required for some features)
Original size Continuous copy Resolution Zoom range Max. A3 (11" x 17") Max. 999 copies Print: 600 dpi Scan: 400 dpi Standard: 50 to 400% with 9 preset ratios (4 reduction + 5 enlargement) With AR-EB4: 25 to 400% with 10 preset ratios (5 reduction + 5 enlargement) Trayless 1 pass, switch back system Standard: Max. A4 (8 1/2" x 11"), min. A5 (5 1/2" x 8 1/2") With AR-EB4: Max. A3 (11" x 17"), min. A5 (5 1/2" x 8 1/2") Standard: Auto paper selection, auto magnification selection, XY zoom, B&W reverse, dual page copy mode With AR-EB4: Electronic sorting, job offset, rotation copy, 2-in-1/4-in-1, margin shift, edge/centre erase
Duplex module Duplex copy size

Copier features

PRINTER (optional AR-EB4 Dual Function Board required)
Resolution Interface Supported OS PDL (emulation) Printer features 600 dpi USB and IEEE 1284 parallel port Windows 95/98/Me, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, Windows XP Sharp Printer Language with Compression (SPLC) N-up (2/4), fit to page, job offset
FACSIMILE (optional AR-FX4 Fax Expansion Kit required)
Compression method Communication protocol Transmission time Modem speed Scanning resolution MH/MR/MMR/JBIG Super G3/G3 Less than 3 seconds*3 33,600 bps to 2,400 bps with automatic fallback Standard: 8 dots x 3.85 lines/mm (203 dots x 98 lines/inch) up to 16 dots x 15.4 lines/ mm (406 dots x 392 lines/inch) 2MB expandable up to 10MB with options 256 levels

*1: This memory is available with the optional AR-EB4 and works for copying and printing. *2: At rated voltage, 20C (68F), 65% RH. *3: Based on ITU-T test chart No. 1 at standard resolution in Super G3 mode, 33,600 bps, JBIG compression.

Memory Grayscale levels

System Configuration

Input Options

Expansion Options

I AR-EB4

Dual Function Board PWB Printer PWB Offers laser printing. USB PWB CD-ROM CD-ROM IMC PWB Allows electronic sorting and various image editing functions.

Printer USB PWB

I AR-RP3 N
Reversing Single Pass Feeder allows duplex to duplex, duplex to simplex, and simplex to duplex copying.

I AR-SP4 N

I AR-FX4
Fax Expansion Kit offers powerful, state-of-the-art facsimile functionality.

IMC PWB

965 mm (38") 1,163.5 mm (45 13/16")

I AR-MM5/MM6/MM7

Single Pass Feeder allows automatic document feeding of up to 40 sheets.

Fax Memory (2MB/4MB/8MB)

BASE UNIT LEFT SIDE

Output Options

Staple Finisher allows automatic stapling and offset stacking of sets of up to 30 sheets.
Note: AR-EB4 required when using AR-FN5 N.

I AR-FN5 N

1, 097 mm (43 3/16")

585.5 mm (23 3/64")

Compiler Unit for Finisher

BOTTOM

Paper Feeder Options

I AR-TR3

Job Separator Tray Kit splits copy and print jobs, preventing the mix-up of output from walk-up and network users.

I AR-D12 N

Dual 500-Sheet Paper Feed Unit expandable up to 2,100 sheets.

I AR-D11 N

500-Sheet Paper Feed Unit
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SHARP CORP. (MAR. 2003 PRINT) H2E Printed in Japan