Sharp Fo-Dc550
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Part Number:	FO-DC550
Product ID:	1043488

Experience the competitive business advantages of peak performance and productivity with the Sharp FO-DC550 Document Communication System. This advanced yet compact multifunction document system offers standard copying, PC printing, Super G3 faxing, and full color scanning features. Additionally, the FO-DC550 can be easily connected to a network to meet the demands of a busy workgroup with high-quality PC printing, as well as full-color network scanning.

Features

Feature-rich Copy Functions

High-quality 600 dpi output at a fast 16 pages-per-minute
Standard 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 reversing document feeder allows for quick copying of multi-page originals � simplex or duplex.
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

Super G3 Fax Function

33.6 Kbps modem for fastest fax communication
JBIG compression reduces file sizes dramatically
2 MB memory
Stores up to 50 jobs
18 one-touch rapid dial keys and 100 abbreviated (speed) dialers
Group dialing up to 100 locations
Print hold feature for secure fax receptions

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

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� Lite integrated desktop document management software.
Eliminate the need for extra peripherals that take up valuable office space.

Flexible Networking Capability (with optional AR-NB2N)

User-friendly utilities and driver software make 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 large jobs quickly.
Backward compatible with PCL5e for predictable printing of even older documents

Advanced Software and Web-based Management Tools (included with AR-NB2N network option)

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 a Sharp Digital IMAGER (available summer 2004, ask your local authorized Sharp dealer).

Specifications

Standard FunctionsCopy/Fax/Print/Scan

Copying Speed16 PPM1

Automatic DuplexYes

Original SizeMax. 8 1/2" x 14"

Paper Feed1 - 250 sheet paper tray

Maximum Monthly VolumeUp to 15K

Print Speed16 PPM1

Page Description LanguageHost-based with JBIG compression2

Full color PC ScanningTWAIN compliant PC Scanning3

Specifications

Standard FunctionsCopy/Fax/Print/Scan

Copying Speed16 PPM1

Automatic DuplexYes

Original SizeMax. 8 1/2" x 14"

Paper Feed1 - 250 sheet paper tray

Maximum Monthly VolumeUp to 15K

Print Speed16 PPM1

Page Description LanguageHost-based with JBIG compression2

Full color PC ScanningTWAIN compliant PC Scanning3

TypeDesktop

Copy SystemDry, electrostatic

OriginalsSheets, bound documents

Original SizeMax. 8 1/2" x 14"

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

Continuous Copy Max. 99

Magnification25 - 400% / with 8 presets

Memory32 MB (Shared)

Resolution600 dpi

First-Copy Time9.6 seconds / +25 seconds4

Warm-Up Time25 seconds5

Original Feed SystemReversing Single Pass Feeder

DuplexingAuto/Trayless

Fusing SystemHeat and pressure

Developer SystemMagnetic brush develoment

Exposure SystemStationary platen with automatic exposure

Light SourceTri color CCD (RGB)

Gradation256 Levels

Required Power Supply120vac 60hz

WeightApprox 44.1 lbs.

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

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

Printer Specifications

TechnologyLaser

Print Size8 1/2" 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 SupportMicrosoft� Windows� 98, ME, NT4, 2000, XP

Hardware Platforms

Resident FontsN/A

MemoryShared

Print Paper FeedPaper tray/Bypass tray

PC Scanner Specifications

Type

Original typeFlat bed / sheet fed w/ADF

Original SizeMax. 8.5" x 14"

Optical Resolution600 x 1200 dpi

InterfaceUSB-2.0

AR-NB2N Network Expansion KitOptional

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)

Super G3 Fax Function (standard)

Modem SpeedSuper G3 (up to 33.6Kbps)6

Transmission time3 seconds6

Best CompressionJBIG

Max. original size8.5" x 14"

Best ResolutionSuperfine

Memory2 MB

Rapid/Speed dialers18/100

Group dialing/broadcasting18 groups/100 destinations

Print HoldStandard

18.5" x 11" (one side)

2Optional PCL6 with AR-NB2N network expansion kit

3Optional network scanning with AR-NB2N expansion kit

4*Ready mode / Preheat

5From Energy Saver Mode

6Based on ITU Test Chart #1 in standard resolution, actual transmission time will vary based on line conditions.

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These specs apply to the following models: Sharp Fo- 550, Sharp Dc550, Sharp 550