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multifunction document system
enhance your workflow
with advanced networking
Maximize the capabilities of your AR-168S/168D IMAGERs
with full-color network scanning and feature-rich network
printing! With simple plug-and-play operation, the optional
AR-NB2N full-featured Network Expansion Kit offers PCL6
network printing, walk-up network scanning, web-based device
management, and more. And, with Sharp’s easy-to-use utilities
and driver software, the versatile AR-168S/168D IMAGERs
can easily integrate into an existing network environment.
Convenient color network scanning
With the optional Network Expansion Kit,
everyone in your office can access the
convenience of built-in color scanning.
Enhance your workflow and increase
your productivity with walk-up scan
Intuitive Sharp utilities
Sharp’s easy-to-use software, makes
managing your networked AR-168S/168D
IMAGERs incredibly simple. Sharp’s Printer
Administration Utility enables you to manage
any SNMP-compliant printer on your
network—right from your desktop. And
with Printer Status Monitor, users can view
the status of print jobs and printer conditions
through an easy-to-use graphical interface.
destinations that include Scan to E-mail,
Scan to desktop, Scan to FTP, Scan to
URL, and Scan to Print. Also included is
TM
Sharpdesk Light Document Management
Software, which allows you to edit, save,
or distribute your scanned documents
quickly and easily.
Advanced web-based management
Sharp’s web-based management feature
provides the user and administrator with
many time-saving tools, such as device
configuration, scan destination manage-
ment, feature control, Remote E-mail
Diagnostics, IP/MAC Address Filtering, and
more. The web-based management features
are simple, yet sophisticated, and provide
password protection at both the user and
administrator level.
Speedy, PCL6 network printing
With PCL6 print emulation, your documents
will be processed quickly—so even large
jobs won’t slow down your workflow.
Plus, it’s backward compatible with PCL5e,
so even older documents will print with
predictability.With 64 MB standard
memory, 600 dpi output resolution, and
10/100baseT networking, the Sharp
AR-168S/168D IMAGERs deliver razor-
sharp quality documents over your network
quickly and efficiently. And, with advanced
print features that include booklet mode,
front cover page mode, and 2-up/4-up
mode, you can produce high-quality
documents that truly look professional.
Stay up-to-date with My Sharp
To make learning all the features of your
IMAGER simple and easy, ask your local
Authorized Sharp Dealer about My Sharp,
a new dedicated customer-care website
that allows you to maximize the features,
locate resources, and find information
specific to your Sharp Digital IMAGER.
(available Spring 2004)
Integrated, easy-to-use utilities make managing
your AR-168S/168D IMAGERs incredibly simple.
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s p e c i f i c a t i o n s
Copier Specifications
Scanner Function (Standard)
Type:
AR-168S: Digital simplex copier-based desktop MFP
AR-168D: Digital duplex copier-based desktop MFP
Copy/PC Print/Color (or monochrome) PC Scan
Dry electrostatic transfer system
Sheets, bound documents
8.5" x 14"
Type:
Flat head full color/monochrome PC scanning system
Resolution:
Operating System:
Original Type:
Scanning Method:
Output:
Basic: 600 x 1200 dpi1, setting range 50 – 9600 dpi1
Windows 98/ME, 2000, XP
Standard Functions:
Copy System:
Originals:
Original Size (Max):
Copy Size:
Sheets/books up to letter/legal size
Original cover/SPF/RSPF (AR-168D)
8 pixels/bit, A/D 16 bit
Min. 5.5" x 8.5", Max. 8.5" x 14"
Protocol:
TWAIN, WIA (Windows XP)
Copy Speed:
16 copies per minute (8.5" x 11")
Max. 99 copies
Interface:
Software:
USB 2.0 (compatible with USB 1.1)
SharpdeskTM Light (ver. 2.7) document management software,
Button Manager, Composer (single user)
Continuous Copy:
First Copy Out Time:
Warm Up Time:
Zoom Range:
Fixed Zoom Mode:
Exposure System:
Paper Feed System:
9.6 sec. (ready) 25 sec. (preheat) 40 sec. (auto shut-off)
0 seconds (when Energy Saver mode is not enabled)
25% to 400% in 1% increments (with SPF/RSPF 50%-200%)
25%, 50%, 64%, 78%, 100%, 129%, 200%, 400%
Fixed optical source, slit exposure (stationary platen)
Standard: (1) 250-sheet paper cassette with automatic feed
Standard: (1) 50-sheet manual bypass tray
Optional: (1) 250-sheet paper feed unit
AR-168S: 30-sht. document feeder (SPF)/document glass
AR-168D: 30-sht. reversing document feeder (RSPF)/document glass
12 originals per minute (letter/100%/simplex),
original weight 14 to 24 lb. Bond
Paper Cassettes: 15-21 lb. standard or recycled bond paper
PC Scan Destinations:
File Formats:
5 preset PC scan destinations can be configured using Button Manager
BMP/JPEG/TIFF
Super G3 Fax Kit (Optional)
Modem Speed:
Transmission Time:
Compression Type:
Max. Original Size:
Resolution
Memory:
Job Memory:
Rapid Dials:
Super G3 (up to 33.6 kbps)2
3 Seconds 2
MH, MR, MMR, JBIG
Legal
Standard/Fine/Superfine
2 MB
Up to 50
18
Original Feed System:
SPF/RSPF Feeding:
Paper Type:
Bypass Tray: up to 50 sheets 14-34 lb. standard or recycled bond paper;
post cards/envelopes (#10 Monarch)/OHP film/labels one sheet feed
32 MB (shared)
Scan: 600 dpi, output: 600 dpi
Photo mode: 600 x 600 dpi
Auto exposure: 600 x 300 dpi (manual 5 steps)
256 gradations/2 levels
Stream feeding mode (SPF/RSPF), electronic sorting, 2-in-1 copy, offset
stacking, auto tray switching, margin shift, zoom, variable memory
adjustment, auto shut off, and duplex copy/print (AR-168D)
200 sheets (face down)
Standard paper shifter (offset stacks sets by 1 inch in output tray
Heat roller
Magnetic brush development
Tri-color CCD light source (RGB)
Speed Dials:
100
Group Dials/Broadcasting: 18 groups/100 destinations
Memory:
Copy Resolution:
Exposure Modes:
AR-NB2N Network Expansion Kit (Optional)
Features:
PCL6 network printing and network scanning with web-based
management function
64 MB standard, expandable to 320 with 256 MB DIMM
IBM PC/AT compatible (P3/500 MHz recommended), 100 MB
available hard disk space, and 800 x 600 dpi screen resolution
Windows 95/98/ME/NT4/2000, Windows XP, Mac OS 8.6 – 9.x,
10.2 (when using AR-PK1N Postscript Kit)
TCP/IP, IPX/SPX (Netware), NetBEUI, and Ether Talk/AppleTalk
RJ45 Ethernet; 10/100baseT
Web-based management, NIC Manager, integrated software installer,
Printer Administration Utility (PAU), Printer Status Monitor, On-line manual
PCL6/PCL5e/PS3 (option)
16 pages per minute one side (letter)
600 dpi
Standard Memory:
Client PC Requirements:
Grey Scale:
Copy Features:
Operating Systems:
Output Tray Capacity:
Offset Stacking:
Fusing System:
Developer System:
Light Source:
Power Requirement:
Power Consumption:
Operating Conditions:
Weight:
Network Protocols:
Interface:
Utilities
Print Emulation:
Print Speed:
Print Resolution:
Print Features:
AC 120 V, 60 HZ, 8 Amps
Max 1000 W, stand-by 80 W/h, auto shut off 8.8 W
Temperature: 50 degrees to 86 degrees F, Humidity: 20% to 85%
AR-168S: Approx. 50 lbs; AR-168D: Approx. 70 lbs.
AR-168S: 20.4” (w) x 19.8” (d), x 15.0” (h)
AR-168D: 20.4” (w) x 19.8” (d), x 18.3” (h)
2-up/4-up printing, fit to page, auto paper select, booklet print,
front cover print, direct print, watermarks, and duplex print (AR-168D)3
Dimensions:
Scanning Resolution:
Operating Systems
for Scanning:
Up to 600 dpi4
Windows 98/ME, 2000, XP
JBIG Speed-Enhanced Printer Function (Standard)
Emulation:
Sharp SPLC host-based controller with JBIG compression
Scanning Features:
Scanning Formats:
Scanning Software:
Scan to E-mail, Scan to Desktop, Scan to FTP, Scan to URL, and Scan to Print
TIFF, PDF, JPEG
Sharpdesk Light (Ver. 2.7) document management software,
includes OCR and Sharp Composer (3-user license)
Print Speed:
First Print Time:
Resolution:
16 pages per minute one side (letter) with ROPM
9.6 seconds (without data transfer time; ready)
600 dpi
Operating System:
Software:
Rip Once Print Many:
Interface:
Memory:
Features:
Windows 95/98/ME, NT4.0, 2000, XP
Print driver, Printer Status Monitor
Yes
Standard: IEEE 1284 (ECP) parallel port, USB 2.0
Shared
Optional Equipment and Supplies
AR-D16:
250-sheet paper tray
AR-FX9:
Super G3 Fax Kit
AR-PS3100:
AR-NB2N:
AR-PK1N:
AR-150ABD:
AR-150ABS:
AR-152MT:
AR-152MD:
AR-152DR:
External Print Server
PCL6 Network Printing/Network Scanning Expansion Kit
Postscript Level 3 Kit (requires AR-NB2N)
Copier Stand (with door)
Offset print, status monitor,2-up/4-up printing, fit to page,
watermark, duplex printing (AR-168D only)
Design and specifications subject to change without notice.
Copier Stand (no door)
Sharp is a registered trademark of Sharp Corporation.
Toner Cartridge (carton of 10 AR-152NT)
Developer (carton of 10 AR-152ND)
OPC Drum (1 piece)
All other trademarks and registered trademarks are property of their respective holders.
1
Resolution settings higher than 600 x 1200 dpi are interpolated
Based on ITU-T Test Chart #1 in standard resolution. Actual transmission times
2
will vary according to line conditions.
Direct PDF printing requires optional AR-PK1N Postscript kit
Color scanning at 600 dpi requires 256 MB memory expansion
3
4
SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION
Sharp Plaza, Mahwah, NJ 07430-1163
1-800-BE-SHARP
As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, SHARP has
determined that this product meets the
ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency.
CPD-3669
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