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			Editor's Choice Editor's Choice. 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 Speed   16 PPM1 Automatic Duplex   No Original Size   Max. 8.5" x 14" Paper Feed   1 - 250 sheet paper tray Print Speed   16 PPM Page Description Language   Sharp Print Language with Compression2 Full color PC Scanning   TWAIN compliant PC Scanning Type   Desktop Copy System   Dry, electrostatic Originals   Sheets, bound documents Copy Size   3.5" x 5.5" to 8.5" x 14" Continuous Copy   Max. 99 Magnification   25 - 400% / with 8 presets Memory   32 MB (Shared) Resolution   600 dpi First-Copy Time   9.6 seconds / 25 seconds4 Warm-Up Time   0 seconds5 Original Feed System   Single Pass Feeder Duplexing   Manual Fusing System   Heat and pressure Developer System   Magnetic brush develoment Exposure System   Stationary platen with automatic exposure Light Source   Tri-Color CCD light source Gradation   256 Levels Required Power Supply   120vac 60hz ENERGY STAR®   Yes - As an ENERGY STAR® partner, Sharp has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. ENERGY STAR is a U.S. registered mark. Weight   Approx. 42.3 lbs. Dimensions   20.4" (w) x 19.8" (d) x 15" (h) Optional Equipment   250 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   Technology   Laser Processor   Sharp Print Size   8.5" x 11" 8.5" x 14" Resolution / Print Quality   600 dpi Computer Interface   IEEE 1284 parallel/USB-2.0 Print Controller   Sharp SPLC Protocols   N/A Auto Switching   N/A Print Driver Support   Windows® 98, ME, NT4, 2000, XP Resident Fonts   N/A Memory   Shared Print Paper Feed   Paper tray/Bypass tray PC Scanner Specifications   Type   Full color / monochrome Original type   Flat bed / sheet fed w/ADF Original Size   Max. 8.5" x 14" Optical Resolution   600 x 1200 dpi Interface   USB 2.0 Optional AR-NB2N Network Expansion Kit   Network Printing   PCL6/5e Network Scanning   Scan-to-Email, Scan-to-Desktop, Scan-to-FTP Web-based Management   Imager Home Page Sharp Utilities   Printer 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.

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