New levels of office productivity are possible with the Sharp AR-M277 IMAGER. State-of-the-art multifunctional copy/print capabilities and advanced features such as rapid 27 ppm, electronic sorting, automatic trayless duplexing and 100-sheet RADF give busy workgroups an even greater ability to increase output, run smoothly and meet deadlines. Simple options expand the unit into a network printer, scanner and Super G3 fax for even greater performance and productivity. Features Speed and Efficiency Copy output at a fast 27 ppm Standard 100-sheet Reverse auto-document feeder Standard 1,100-sheet paper capacity expandable to 2,100 sheets to handle all workgroup needs Handy job build feature outputs up to 500 sheets, or 1000 sheets with the optional AR-FN5N finisher. 48 MB standard memory, expandable to 1,072 MB User-friendly animated graphical interface with touch-screen display Administration Utility Suite provides easy-to-use tools and software for simplified installation, monitoring and operation Out-of-the-Box Professional Image Quality Outstanding output quality with dazzling 1200 x 600 dpi (enhanced) resolution Host-based print controller utilizing JBIG compression to reduce job file size Standard USB-2.0 interface transfer data up to 40 times faster than USB-1.1 Time-saving features such as N-up printing, fit-to-page, auto-duplexing and sorting Seamless Network Printing PCL6 Print Controller option with standard imbedded networking for enhanced performance and functionality Carbon copy print mode, cover pages, proof printing and optional form/font downloads save time and outsourcing costs 64 MB standard memory and 10/100baseT networking optimum productivity Auditing and job retention features allow print tracking for greater cost accounting Integrated Network Scanning AR-NS2 Network Scanning Kit option transforms the unit into a powerful document distribution system Scanned documents saved to PDF and TIFF for optimum compatibility Versatile features include Scan to E-mail, Scan to Desktop, Scan to FTP, and Scan to URL Select scan destination manually through QWERTY keyboard on touch screen, or even more efficiently by entering and storing up to 200 one-touch destinations Quickly search your office mail server's global address book for destinations with built-in LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol) User-level authentication feature restricts network scan access to authorized users only, enhancing network security Advanced Super G3 Network Fax Capability Optional Super G3 Fax Module expands unit into a powerful workgroup fax Handle heavy fax demands with F-code communication, duplex scanning and ledger-size reception Broadcasts to up to 200 destinations, stores up to 500 auto-dial numbers LAN fax function lets users transmit documents right from their desktop for added ease and productivity Increased Security Several levels of network and data security to ensure only authorized users can access printed, copied and communicated documents IP/MAC Address Filtering restricts network access to the unit Confidential Print requires PIN code to print queued document, safeguarding against unauthorized viewing User Authentication protects network against unauthorized e-mail communication Data Security Kit protects data with encryption and sanitizes memory by overwriting the encrypted document data (available late 2003) Specifications Copy Speed 27 copies per minute (8 1/2" x 11") 18 copies per minute (8 1/2" x 11"R) 16 copies per minute (8 1/2" x 14") 15 copies per minute (11" x 17") Automatic Duplex -- Original Size 11" x 17" Max Paper Feed Standard: (2) 500-sheet paper cassettes Standard: (1) 100-sheet manual bypass tray Optional: (1) 500-sheet paper feed unit or (1) 1000-sheet paper feed unit (500 x 2) Recommended Monthly Volume 75K/Monthly max. Print Speed Standard JBIG controller: 15 pages per minute (single print mode), 23 pages per minute (ROPM mode). Page Description Language Standard controller: hostbased PCL6(XL), PCL5e, PS3 (with optional AR-P17 Print Controller) Optional PCL6 controller: 23 pages per minute Modem / Transmission Speed 33.6 KBPS / Approximately 2 seconds 1 with JBIG (with optional AR-FX7 Super G3 Fax Kit) 1 Actual transmission speed will vary based on line conditions. Product specifications and design are subject to change without notice.