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Part Number:	AR168S
Product ID:	1024855

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The AR-168S Digital IMAGER combines leading edge features with flexible functionality all in a compact desktop design. With a 30-sheet document feeder, electronic sorting, and a 250-sheet paper tray, the AR-168S is well equipped to deliver the productivity required in today's fast-paced office environments. And with options that include Super G3 fax, PCL6 network printing, and network scanning, the AR-168S can easily grow with your business.

Features

Feature-rich Copy Functions

High-quality 600 dpi output at a fast 16 pages-per-minute
Hefty 250-sheet paper supply, upgradeable to 500 sheets for added productivity
Versatile 50-sheet bypass tray enables easy copying and printing onto different size paper (3 1/2" x 5 1/2" up to 8 1/2" x 14"), envelopes, labels and transparencies.
30-sheet automatic document feeder allows for quick copying of multi-page originals
Up to 100-page electronic sorting and offset output stacking handles multiple sets with ease
Wide range of enlargement and reduction settings (25% to 400% zoom magnification)
Eight preset modes for easy image to paper sizing
Standard JBIG speed-enhanced printing system

High-efficiency Out-of-the-Box PC Printing

Host-based print controller utilizes JBIG compression, reducing the file size of jobs for faster printing
Standard USB 2.0 interface and IEEE 1284 bi-directional parallel interface provide flexible connection alternatives
32 MB standard memory for fast, efficient output of big jobs
Speed up workflow of professional looking documents, 2-up/4-up printing, fit-to-page, and electronic sorting.

Built-in Color Scanning for Enhanced Document Flow

Increase productivity by converting black & white and color documents into digital files that can be shared, archived, or e-mailed
Easily edit, save or distribute documents electronically with Sharpdesk integrated desktop document management software
Eliminate the need for extra peripherals that take up valuable office space

Flexible Networking Capability (option)

User-friendly utilities and driver software makes for easy integration into an existing network environment
Simple plug-and-play, full-featured AR-NB2N Network Expansion Kit option offers PCL6 network printing, walk-up network scanning, web-based device management and more.
Option enables all network users to Scan to Email, Scan to Desktop, Scan to FTP, Scan to URL and Scan to Print, enhancing workflow and increasing productivity
PCL6 print emulation processes even large jobs quickly
Backward compatible with PCL5e for predictable printing of even older documents
Printer Administration Utility allows for easy management of any SNMP-compliant printer on the network, right from your desktop
View the status of print jobs and printer conditions through an easy-to-use Print Status Monitor graphical interface
Password-protected Web-based management provides user and administrator with many timesaving tools, such as device configuration, scan destination management, feature control, Remote E-mail Diagnostics, IP/MAC Address Filtering and more
My Sharp, a new dedicated customer-care website, allows users to locate resources and find information specific to your Sharp Digital IMAGER (available Spring 2004, ask your local authorized Sharp dealer)

Fax Option for Expanded Functionality

AR-FX9 Super G3 Fax Kit expands functionality to include fax capabilities
Super G3 modem speed (up to 33.6 kbps) of 3 seconds per page
256 grayscale with standard, fine and superfine resolution for crisp, clear output
2 MB memory, holds up to 120 pages
Fast and easy transmissions with 18 rapid dials, 100 speed dials and group dials/broadcasting to reach up to 18 groups and 100 destinations

Specifications

Copying Speed16 PPM1

Automatic DuplexNo

Original SizeMax. 8.5" x 14"

Paper Feed1 - 250 sheet paper tray

Recommended Monthly Volumeup to 15k

Print Speed16 PPM

Page Description LanguageSharp Print Language with Compression2

Full color PC ScanningTWAIN compliant PC Scanning

Specifications

Copying Speed16 PPM1

Automatic DuplexNo

Original SizeMax. 8.5" x 14"

Paper Feed1 - 250 sheet paper tray

Recommended Monthly Volumeup to 15k

Print Speed16 PPM

Page Description LanguageSharp Print Language with Compression2

Full color PC ScanningTWAIN compliant PC Scanning

TypeDesktop

Copy System Dry, electrostatic

OriginalsSheets, bound documents

Copy Size3.5" x 5.5" to 8.5" x 14"

Continuous CopyMax. 99

Magnification25 - 400% / with 8 presets

Memory32 MB (Shared)

Resolution600 dpi

First-Copy Time9.6 seconds / 25 seconds4

Warm-Up Time0 seconds5

Original Feed SystemSingle Pass Feeder

DuplexingManual

Fusing SystemHeat and pressure

Developer SystemMagnetic brush develoment

Exposure SystemStationary platen with automatic exposure

Light SourceTri-Color CCD light source

Gradation256 Levels

Required Power Supply120vac 60hz

WeightApprox. 42.3 lbs.

Dimensions20.4" (w) x 19.8" (d) x 15" (h)

Optional Equipment250 sheet paper tray, Super G3 facsimile kit, External Print Server, PCL6 Network Printing/Network Scanning Expansion Kit, Postscript level 3 Expansion kit, Cabinet

Printer Specifications

Printer Specifications

TechnologyLaser

ProcessorSharp

Print Size8.5" x 11"
8.5" x 14"

Resolution / Print Quality600 dpi

Computer InterfaceIEEE 1284 parallel/USB-2.0

Print ControllerSharp SPLC

ProtocolsN/A

Auto SwitchingN/A

Print Driver SupportWindows� 98, ME, NT4, 2000, XP

Resident FontsN/A

MemoryShared

Print Paper FeedPaper tray/Bypass tray

PC Scanner Specifications

TypeFull color / monochrome

Original typeFlat bed / sheet fed w/ADF

Original SizeMax. 8.5" x 14"

Optical Resolution600 x 1200 dpi

InterfaceUSB 2.0

Optional AR-NB2N Network Expansion Kit

Network PrintingPCL6/5e

Network ScanningScan-to-Email, Scan-to-Desktop, Scan-to-FTP

Web-based ManagementImager Home Page

Sharp UtilitiesPrinter Administration Utility, Sharp Monitor, Sharpdesk� Lite Document Management Software with Composer and OCR (3 user license)

18.5" x 11" (one side)

2Optional PCL6 with AR-NB2N network expansion kit

3Optional network scanning with AR-NB2N expansion kit

4Ready mode / Preheat

5When energy saver is not enabled.

Toner and Developer not included
This Unit Requires Professional Installation.
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These specs apply to the following models: Sharp Ar-168, Sharp Ar168, Sharp 168, Ar168