AR-FR12 M VERSION M.20

AR-FR12 M VERSION M.20

Prevents data leak

The data generated for each job is automatically erased once that job is finished

Data Security SystemIP/MAC Address Filtering

Unknown IP or MAC addresses will be denied access

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Scan Data

TOP SECRET

Data Erase

State-of-the-Art Multifunction for Maximum Office Productivity

AR-M276Digital Multifunctional System

PrintCopyOPTION

Network ScanOPTION

Network PrintOPTION

Sharpdesk™

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Digital Multifunctional SystemAR-M276

©SHARP CORP. (SEP. 2005) Y0.1E Printed in JapanJCM276A1

The Multifunction that Grows with Your BusinessCombining advanced digital technology with powerful features, the AR-M276

Digital Multifunctional System offers high-performance copying and printing

functions for businesses of all sizes, helping you achieve professional results, faster

and easier than ever before. A variety of optional hardware can further expand the

performance of the AR-M276, allowing automatic job finishing, network printing,

and scanning functions that dramatically enhance document workflow in the office.

The user-friendly design and Sharp’s proprietary multi-layered

security make it easy and secure for anyone to harness the

power of this versatile multifunction machine.

• IP/MAC Address Filtering

The optional AR-NC5J Print Server Card and the AR-P17 Printer

Expansion Kit provide the AR-M276 with highly secure printing

and scanning capabilities by restricting access to the AR-M276 on

your office network. Only PCs

that have either or both their IP

address or MAC (media access

control) address registered are

allowed to use the AR-M276.

Attempted access from an

unknown IP or MAC address will

be denied, preventing

unauthorised use.

• Data Security

Digital copier/printers or multifunction products can retain

hundreds of pages of confidential information from previous jobs

on their internal memory. To prevent these sensitive records from

being recovered by unauthorised

persons, the AR-M276 can be

equipped with the optional

AR-FR12 M*/FR12 U Data

Security Kit, which completely

erases the data generated for

each job.

*Common Criteria EAL3+ validated.

• User Authentication for Network Scanning

To prevent unauthorised use of network scanning, the AR-M276

supports user authentication, which requires users to log in to the

machine before performing any network scanning operations.Note: Available with optional AR-P17 and AR-NS2.

• Auditing Mode

A five-digit password ensures that only authorised users can access

the operation panel and print from a PC to the AR-M276.

• Confidential Print

To keep others from seeing confidential documents as they are

being printed out, the Confidential Print function requires the user

to enter in a PIN (personal identification number) at the machine

before printing can begin.

Multi-Layered Security Approach

What is the Common Criteria?

The Common Criteria is an international accreditation standard

designed to facilitate the evaluation of the security levels of

information systems, hardware and software. Security evaluation

standards were originally implemented in the US and European

countries for the protection of military information, then as

security for commercial products and systems grew important, the

Common Criteria was consequently developed in October 1998.

Sharp and Data Security

Sharp is the world’s first company in the copier/printer industry to

have its Data Security Kits certified to the Common Criteria. The

AR-FR12 M* data security kit for the AR-M276 is certified for

Common Criteria EAL3+ (evaluation assurance level 3+).

*If you wish to simultaneously upgrade both the Data Security Kit’s ROM and the main unit’s ROM, please use the AR-FR12 U (commercial version). For details, consult your Sharp dealer.

The validation obtained by this product concerning information security is the result of the evaluation based on the standards and methods prescribed by the Target of Evaluation. It certifies that the product conforms to security assurance requirements.

Options

AR-PN1A/B/C/D Punch ModuleAR-NC5J Print Server CardAR-PK1 N PS3 Expansion KitAR-PF1 Barcode Font KitAR-PF2 Flash ROM Kit for downloaded fonts

AR-NS2 Network Scanner Expansion Kit (with 10 Sharpdesk™ licenses)AR-U11M/U15M Sharpdesk 1/5-License KitAR-U1AM/U1BM Sharpdesk 50/100-License KitAR-SM5/SM6 256MB/512MB Memory

AR-FR12 M Data Security Kit (Common Criteria EAL3+ validated) AR-FR12 U Data Security Kit

930.7 mm(36 21/32")

1,100 mm(43 5/16")

609.5 mm(24")

623 mm(24 17/32")1,215 mm

(47 27/32")

592 mm(23 5/16")

Shown with options.

Desktop600 dpi: Max. 27 cpm/ppm1,200 dpi: Max. 13.5 cpm/ppmMax. A3 (11" x 17"), min. A5 (5 1/2" x 8 1/2") 1,100 sheets (500 x 2 + 100), max. 2,100 sheets with option32MB, upgradeable to 1,056MB4.8 seconds23 secondsRated local AC voltage ±10%, 50/60 HzMax. 1.4 kW, 10W or less in Sleep mode623 x 609.5 x 640.5 mm (24 17/32" x 24" x 25 7/32")Approx. 46 kg (101.3 lbs.)

Original paper sizeContinuous copyResolution

Gradation

Zoom range

Features

Max. A3 (11" x 17")Max. 999 copies Scan: 400 dpi Print: 600 dpi, 1,200 dpi (Super Photo mode)Scan: 256 levelsPrint: 2 levels25 to 400% (1,200 dpi: 50 to 200%) in 1% increments with 10 preset ratios (5R + 5E) in metric system, 8 preset ratios (4R + 4E) in inch system • Scan once/print many • Electronic sorting • Offset function • Duplex copy • Dual page copy • B&W reverse • XY zoom • Multi shot (2-in-1/4-in-1) • Rotation copy • Edge/centre erase • Margin shift • Auto paper/magnification selection • Job programme • Job build • Pre-heat/auto power shut-off modes • Copy auditing (100 accounts) • Pamphlet copy • Cover insertion

TypeEngine speed (copy/print)(A4 size, 8 1/2" x 11")Paper sizePaper capacityMemoryFirst copy time*1

Warm-up time*2

Power requirementsPower consumptionDimensions (W x D x H)Weight

(tentative)SPECIFICATIONSGeneral

Copier

Resolution

Memory

Interface

Supported OS

PDL emulation

Available fonts

Features [Standard]

[Option]

Standard: 600 dpi (enhanced 1,200 dpi) Option: 1,200 dpiStandard: Shared Option: 64MB, upgradeable to 320MBStandard: IEEE 1284, USB 2.0 Option: 10Base-T/100Base-TX Standard: Windows NT® 4.0, Windows® 2000/XP, Windows® 95/98/Me Option: Macintosh 8.6 to 9.x and 10.1 or later*6

Standard: SPLC (Sharp Printer Language with Compression)Option: PCL 6/5e, PS3*6

Standard: Host-based Option: 80 fonts for HP PCL, 136 fonts for PS3*6

• Duplex print • N-up (2/4) • Paper/output tray selection • Smoothing • RIP once/print many • Fit to page • Image adjust • Print with stapling • Watermarks • Pamphlet style • Binding edge • N-up (2/4/8/16) • Cover insertion (front & back) • Transparency insertion • Negative image*7 • Mirror image*7 • Carbon copy print • Overlay • Print auditor • Job retention (confidential print, proof print) • Direct printing of PDF*6*8 and TIFF*8 files • E-mail print • Barcode font compatibility*9 • Font/form download

Printer*5

Network Support*10 (option)

Hardware interfaceSupported platforms

Network protocols

Printing protocols

Feature

10Base-T, 100Base-TX (RJ-45 Ethernet connection)Windows® 95/98/Me, Windows NT® 4.0, Windows® 2000/XP, Novell NetWare 3.x/4.x/5.x/6.0, UNIX, Linux, Macintosh system 8.6 to 9.x and 10.1 or laterTCP/IP for Windows and UNIX environments, IPX/SPX for Novell environments, EtherTalk for Macintosh environments, NetBEUI for Windows environmentsLPR, Raw TCP (port 9100), POP3 (e-mail printing), HTTP, Novell Printserver application with NDS and Bindery, FTP for downloading print files, EtherTalk printing, IPPNetwork security with IP/MAC address filtering

Scanner*3

Resolution*4

CompatibilityFile formatFeatures

Optical: 400 dpi (setting range: 200, 300, 600)Output: 200, 300, 600 dpiTWAIN compliant (push out method)TIFF, PDF• Sharpdesk™ • Scan to e-mail/FTP server/desktop PC (with Sharpdesk) • LDAP for easy e-mail address browsing and ad hoc e-mail/file name entry from control panel

*1: When feeding A4 (8 1/2" x 11") sheets from 1st paper tray, A4 (8 1/2" x 11") original scanned on document glass in Auto Exposure mode. *2: At rated voltage, 25°C (77°F), 65% RH. *3: Optional AR-NS2 Network Scanner Expansion Kit, AR-P17 Printer Expansion Kit and memory required. *4: Resolutions higher than 400 dpi are interpolated. *5: AR-P17 required for some features. *6: AR-PK1 N PS3 Expansion Kit required. *7: Available only in PS3. *8: Certain types of PDF and TIFF files may not print out this way. *9: AR-PF1 Barcode Font Kit required. *10: AR-P17 provides TCP/IP network connectivity in a Windows environment; adding the AR-NC5J Print Server Card gives network connectivity with other operating systems and protocols.

• Design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.• Windows and Windows NT are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the

Unites States and/or other countries. All other brand names and product names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

User-Friendly DesignThe AR-M276’s logically designed control panel has a wide, clear touch-screen LCD panel with easy-to-follow guidance that takes users step-by-step through the necessary procedures. A universal design concept makes the AR-M276 user-friendly for everyone from office equipment novices to the physically challenged, with features including easy-to-press keys and notification sounds.

AR-D21 500-Sheet Paper Feed Unit

AR-M276

AR-D22 Dual 500-Sheet Paper Feed Unit

AR-FN5 N Finisher

AR-F14 Saddle Stitch Finisher

AR-TR3 Job Separator Tray Kit

AR-P17 Printer Expansion Kit

AR-RP7 100-Sheet Reversing Single Pass Feeder

AR-VR6 Document Cover

Some options may not be available in some areas.

SPLC (Sharp Printer Language with Compression) Printing

Compress print data, reduce transfer time

Host-based print data

Data is compressed

Transfer

Decompressing

Transfer time reduced by nearly half (vs. GDI)

Fast printing of text and graphics

Won’t get mixed!

Job Separator

Printer output

Copier output

Job Offset

Printer Administration Utility screen

Printer Status Window

Macintosh

Windows® 95/98/Me

Windows® 2000

Ethernet(10Base-T/100Base-TX)

TCP/IPIPX/SPXIPP, etc.

TCP/IPIPX/SPXIPP, etc.

EtherTalk

Print

Windows® XP

Windows NT® 4.0

UNIX

TCP/IP

With optional AR-P17 and AR-NC5J installed

Composer

Imaging

Annotation function

27CPM

(at 600 dpi) First copy time

1st.

4.8 sec.

Duplex CopyingPurifying Water with Bio-PowerNaturally purifying waste with a fluidized treatment system

Special Edition

1

Waste fluid treatment system at Fukuyama site

Microorganism treatmentPopulous microorganism cultures decompose main components

Bincho charcoal/bio-activated charcoal treatmentMicroorganisms decompose as they are absorbed by charcoal

Reuse of treated waterTreated water is reused in other drainage treatment processes

Oyster shell treatmentOyster shells neutralize the fluid

Monitoring by fishSensitive to environmental changes, roaches are used to monitor safety levels

Oyster shells

Binchocharcoal

Activatedcharcoal

Freshwater fish

Large amounts ofmicroorganisms

Fluidized waste treatment system using natural purification

At the Fukuyama site where ICs are manufactured, we used to

hire a subcontractor to incinerate spent developer, which

makes up 70% of all our industrial waste. This method placed a

significant burden on the environment, including the energy

used for incineration and exhaust gas from the vehicles

transporting the waste. Treatment costs swelled as production

increased. It was a challenging issue for us, from both an

environmental and managerial standpoint.

We at the Fukuyama site had been pursuing in-house

treatment for spent developer, and we finally completed a

fluidized waste treatment system using natural purification in

1996.

This system is based on a concept of purifying spent

developer by natural processes. Built according to our

proprietary design, it is a state-of-the-art system that produces

no hazardous sludge during the treatment process.

Microorganisms Purify Water, Sustain Monitoring by Fish

In-House Treatment of Used Developer to Produce No Polluted Mud

Sharp’s system makes the maximum use of materials existing

in nature. In the microorganism treatment process,

microorganisms cultured to high levels of density are used to

decompose most of the main components in spent developer

that have strong alkalinity.

In the oyster shell treatment process, neutralizing treatment is

carried out using a film of microorganisms that forms on the

surface of oyster shells to decompose other organic

substances.

In the Bincho charcoal/bio-activated charcoal treatment

process, charcoal agents absorb a slight amount of the

remaining organic substances. The charcoal is cleansed

automatically, as the absorbed organic substances are treated

by microorganisms growing on the surface of the charcoal.

In the fish monitoring process, in addition to measuring

instruments, water safety is monitored with freshwater fish,

such as roaches and Japanese bitterlings, which are sensitive

to environmental changes.

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Naturally purifying waste with a fluidized treatment system

Special Edition

1

Waste fluid tre

atment system at Fukuyama site

Microorganism

treatment

Populous

microorganism cultures

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Bincho charcoal/

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charcoal treatment

Microorganisms

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absorbed by charcoal

Reuse of treated

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Treated water is

reused in other

drainage treatment

processes

Oyster shell

treatment

Oyster shells

neutralize the

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Monitoring by fish

Sensitive to

environmental

changes, roaches are

used to monitor safety

levels

Oyster shells

Bincho

charcoal

Activated

charcoal

Freshwater fish

Large amounts of

microorganisms

Fluidized waste treatment system

using natural purificationAt the Fukuyama site where ICs are manufactured, we used to

hire a subcontractor to incinerate spent developer, which

makes up 70% of all our industrial waste. This method placed a

significant burden on the environment, including the energy

used for incineration and exhaust gas from the vehicles

transporting the waste. Treatment costs swelled as production

increased. It was a challenging issue for us, fro

m both an

environmental and managerial standpoint.

We at the Fukuyama site had been pursuing in-house

treatment for spent developer, and we finally completed a

fluidized waste treatment system using natural purification in

1996.

This system is based on a concept of purifying spent

developer by natural processes. Built according to our

proprietary design, it is a state-of-the-art system that produces

no hazardous sludge during the treatment process.

Microorganisms Purify Water, S

ustain

Monitoring by Fish

In-House Treatment of Used Developer

to Produce No Polluted Mud

Sharp’s system makes the maximum use of materials existing

in nature. In the microorganism treatment process,

microorganisms cultured to high levels of density are used to

decompose most of the main components in spent developer

that have strong alkalinity.

In the oyster shell treatment process, neutralizing treatment is

carried out using a film of microorganisms that forms on the

surface of oyster shells to decompose other organic

substances.

In the Bincho charcoal/bio-activated charcoal treatment

process, charcoal agents absorb a slight amount of the

remaining organic substances. The charcoal is cleansed

automatically, as the absorbed organic substances are treated

by microorganisms growing on the surface of the charcoal.

In the fish monitoring process, in addition to measuring

instruments, water safety is monitored with freshwater fish,

such as roaches and Japanese bitterlings, which are sensitive

to environmental changes.

Effective use of water at Mie site

Making the Most Effective Use of Water ResourcesRecovery effluents with a reuse rate of 92%

Special Edition

2

Our Mie plant is located 10 km southeast of Matsuzaka City in

Mie prefecture. The nearby Kushida River is the source of

drinking water for Matsuzaka citizens and is also used for local

agricultural irrigation. Since LCD manufacturing requires a lot

of water, drainage treatment is an important factor in

environmental preservation in the neighborhood.

Effluent Treatment Facility Ensures Reuse Rate of 92%

Clear Concept for Environmental Preservation

Pure water used in the production process is classified into

inorganic, organic and neutral effluents* before being

discharged and recovered in a closed system for later reuse.

When we began operations in 1995, we mainly recovered and

reused inorganic effluent, which was believed to have a

negative effect on the environment with a recovery rate of

30%. We had repeatedly evaluated treatment processes to

recover and reuse organic and neutral effluents until 1996

when we introduced a new treatment process. This process

utilizes microorganisms for the organic effluent and

ultraviolet-ray oxidation treatment technology for the neutral

effluent. This raised the recovery rate to 69%.

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Copies

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18Stapled documents Booklets Punched documents

or or

Electronic Sorting and Offset Stacking

Various Types of Job Finishing with the Saddle Stitch Finisher

2,100

Dual Page Copy Mode

XY Zoom Rotation Copy

Edge Erase

ABCD

AC

BD

2-in-1/4-in-1 Copy Margin Shift

Centre Erase

A A

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Pamphlet Copy

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Cover Insertion

OriginalAnalogue AE

Digital AE

Scan

Internet

Scan to e-mail

Document

File server Client PCs

Send as e-mail attachment

Scan to FTP serverStore and share as digital data

Scan to desktopSend to

designated PC

Search screen

Print E-mail Convert by OCR

Folder window View/work area Output zone

ComposerSharpdesk™ screen

A3 Network Scanning

The optional AR-NS2 Network

Scanner Expansion Kit turns

the AR-M276 into a

convenient monochrome

network scanner. With the

touch of a few buttons, you

can choose one of three ways

to distribute your scanned

documents.

Scan to E-mail allows you to send documents as an attachment

to any e-mail address over the Internet. Additionally, an “ad hoc”

feature allows you to conveniently enter an e-mail subject title or

file name from the touch-screen LCD.

Scan to FTP Server lets you scan a document

directly to an FTP server for special applications

such as company-wide posting or archiving. Scan

to Desktop enables you to send scanned

documents directly to your desktop computer. And

with Sharpdesk™, Sharp’s powerful but easy-to-

use document management software (see below),

editing and managing scanned documents is easier

than ever.

NETWORK SCANNING (option)NETWORK SCANNING (option)

Speedy Printing with Sharp Technology

The AR-M276 is a high-performance printer incorporating Sharp

Printer Language with Compression (SPLC) technology. SPLC

effectively reduces the data size of print jobs, speeding up the data

transfer time and printing process while improving overall

throughput. Also, the Rip Once/Print Many function saves print

data in the AR-M276’s internal memory and transfers it to output

at an amazing rate of 27 ppm in 600-dpi resolution. Both IEEE

1284 parallel and USB 2.0 (full speed mode) ports are provided as

standard.

PCL6 and PostScript 3 Emulation

When equipped with the optional AR-P17 Printer Expansion Kit,

the AR-M276 supports PCL5e and PCL6 printer languages. For

compatibility with more fonts and better graphics handling,

PostScript 3 is available with the AR-PK1 N PS3 Expansion Kit.

Note: The optional AR-NC5J is also required for PostScript printing in the Macintosh OS.

Razor-Sharp 1,200-dpi Printing

The AR-M276’s 600-dpi print engine provides enhanced 1,200-dpi

print quality. This can be upgraded to true 1,200-dpi printing for

ultra-clear image quality with the optional AR-P17.

Job Offset and Job Separator

The AR-M276 ensures your documents will stay neatly organised

even when others are using the machine at the same time. To

make it easier to locate and retrieve your documents from the tray,

the AR-M276’s Job Offset function stacks each print job slightly

shifted apart from one another. In addition, a convenient Job

Separator* outputs copied documents onto a separate tray,

preventing them from getting mixed in with printouts.

*Requires optional AR-TR3.

Document Finishing

Choose the optional Finisher or Saddle Stitch Finisher to automate

time-consuming tasks such as sorting and stapling. The Saddle

Stitch Finisher automatically arranges your document in the proper

page layout and makes booklets. A Punch Module is also available

to make hole-punched documents.

Various Printing Functions

• Proof Printing allows you to check a trial set before printing

out entire multiple-page documents in order to avoid printing

mistakes and wasted paper and time.

• Carbon Copy Printing prints out the same page of a document

onto up to three*1 different kinds of paper from separate,

multiple trays.

• Direct Printing without Printer Driver prints out PDF*2 or

TIFF*3 files without opening applications or using printer drivers.

Plus, this function enables e-mail printing, which automatically

prints out the attached files when the AR-M276 receives e-mail.

*1: Optional paper feed unit required. *2: Direct PDF printing requires optional AR-PK1 N.*3: Certain types of TIFF and PDF files may not print out this way.

OTHER KEY FEATURES• Duplex printing, Pamphlet Style printing

• N-up, Fit-to-Page, Watermarks, Mirror Image

• Barcode font compatibility, form/font download

Network Printing

The AR-M276 works as a network printer when equipped with the

optional AR-P17, giving it TCP/IP support and allowing printing in

a Windows® network environment. By adding the optional AR-

NC5J Print Server Card, the AR-M276 becomes compatible with

most of today’s available network operating systems and protocols

and can be used in mixed network environments as well. You can

easily integrate the AR-M276 into your existing network and enjoy

its powerful network printing via 100Base-TX and 10Base-T

Ethernet standards in various network protocols including Novell

IPX/SPX, TCP/IP and NetBEUI for Windows and UNIX, and

Macintosh EtherTalk*.

*Requires optional AR-PK1 N.

Network Utility Software

Sharp’s original Printer Administration

Utility software makes printer networks

easier to manage by allowing network

administrators to customise monitored

items and view settings such as the IP

address directly from their PC. Printer

Status Windows conveniently allow

you to monitor important printer

information on your PC, including on-

line/off-line status, name of the active

print job, and machine conditions such

as amount of paper or toner.

CONVERT & OUTPUTOutput your scanned documents by dragging them onto the

desired icon in the Output zone. You can archive, print or e-mail

files, or open them in your favourite application. Sharpdesk can

convert documents to PDF format for sending as easy-to-open e-

mail attachments. It can also convert scanned documents to

editable text using OCR (optical character recognition).

NETWORK PRINTING (option)NETWORK PRINTING (option)

LDAP Compatibility for Network Scanning

Built-in LDAP (lightweight

directory access protocol)

support eliminates the need to

enter or register an entire e-

mail address from the LCD

control panel. Simply enter the

first few letters of the

recipient’s name and the AR-M276 displays a list of possible

matches from names and e-mail addresses on your company’s

LDAP server. This feature saves precious time and lets you avoid

errors when typing e-mail addresses.

VIEW & SEARCHSharpdesk’s built-in Search

engine displays results clearly

and logically, making it fast

and easy to find and retrieve

scanned documents or any

electronic file on your PC. You

can also view files in their

native format by dragging

and dropping them onto

Sharpdesk’s View/Work area, where they will be displayed as

easy-to-recognise thumbnail images. Sharpdesk supports over 200

kinds of file formats, including Excel, Word, TIFF, JPEG and BMP.

Sharpdesk™ for Total Document ManagementSharpdesk™ is an original, intuitive

application that provides integrated

desktop management of documents

regardless of the format. Once you

scan documents and images, or

drag-and-drop existing

files on your PC into

Sharpdesk™, you can

view their thumbnail

images and organise,

edit, search and

distribute your

documents in over

200 file formats for

maximum productivity. EDIT & PROOFREADSharpdesk Composer lets you

combine different types of files into

a single document through simple

drag-and-drop operation. Image

Editor provides a range of useful

annotation tools such as labels,

stamps and marks, allowing network

users to check and proofread

documents without overwriting the

original files and without having to

print out a hard copy.

Speedy Copying and Quick First Copy Time

The AR-M276 has a quick first copy time

of 4.8 seconds to save valuable time

when performing multiple short-run

jobs. And with a continuous copy rate of

up to 27 cpm* (A4 size, [8 1/2" x 11"]),

you can do more copy jobs in less time.

*13.5 cpm at 1,200 dpi.

Built-in Stackless Duplex Module

The AR-M276 can

automatically produce

duplex copies from one- or

two-sided originals. This

reduces paper costs and

helps save filing space.

Duplex copying is even more

productive when used together with the optional RSPF (reversing

single pass feeder), which efficiently feeds in up to 100 pages of

either one- or two-sided originals. Plus, the duplex module’s short

paper path keeps paper jams to a minimum.

Electronic Sorting and Offset Stacking

When working with the

optional 100-sheet RSPF, the

Electronic Sorting function

does one scan of multiple-

page documents and stores

them in memory for making

up to 999 copies of each

page. The AR-M276

automatically collates

multiple sets of copies in

page order without the aid

of a sorter and can also stack

each set slightly shifted apart

from the previous (offset

stacking) for easy retrieval.

All this adds up to speedy copying that boosts productivity even

for large-volume documents.

Automated Job Finishing

The AR-M276 makes it easy to create professional-looking

booklets automatically. Working together with the efficient

Electronic Sorting function and highly productive stackless duplex

module, the optional Saddle Stitch Finisher folds and staples

sets of documents to make completed booklets. A Punch Module

allows you to punch holes in documents for easy filing. And a

Finisher is also available for jobs that require only simple sorting

and stapling.

Job Build for Large-Volume Scanning

With optional extra memory installed, the AR-M276 easily handles

copy jobs exceeding the RSPF capacity of 100 pages*. The AR-

M276 automatically stores large-volume documents of up to

2,970 pages** in memory so that users can print all documents at

once at a later time.

*A4 (8 1/2" x 11") size**Standard A4 pages. The actual storage limit depends on the amount of memory installed.

Large Paper Capacity

The AR-M276 comes standard with two 500-sheet

drawers and a 100-sheet multi-bypass

feeder for a total paper capacity of 1,100

sheets. For large-volume jobs and a

wider selection of available paper sizes,

the AR-M276 can accommodate two

types of extra paper drawers for a

total paper capacity of up to 2,100

sheets. When a tray runs out of

paper, the Auto Tray Switching

function automatically switches to another paper tray filled with

the same size paper. This allows you to do extra-large volume jobs

without worrying about running out of paper.

Versatile Editing Functions

Along with conventional editing functions such as B&W Reverse

and XY Zoom, the AR-M276 gives you advanced editing functions

made possible by digital technology.

Superb Image Quality

The Digital Automatic Exposure Control function lets you copy

documents at the optimum exposure level. In Super Photo mode,

the 1,200-dpi laser engine reproduces the finest details of the

original to give you impressive, professional-looking copies. The

Text/Photo mode automatically adjusts the contrast to the

optimum level for an original that includes text and photos.

OTHER KEY FEATURES• Wide zoom range from 25 to 400% with preset copy ratios

• Automatic paper/magnification selection

• Can handle heavy paper stock up to 200 g/m2

• Copy auditing (100 accounts)

• Pre-Heat and Auto Power Shut-Off modes

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