ARM276 Brochure - Sharp Corporation of New Zealand

The Multifunction that Grows with Your Business
Combining 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. The saddle stitch finisher gives highly
efficient automatic job finishing, allowing you to make professional-looking
booklets. Network scanning and the Sharpdesk application contribute to
enhanced workflow in the office. And the universal design and user-friendly
touch-screen LCD control panel make it easy for anyone to harness the power
of this versatile multifunction machine.
User-Friendly Touch-Screen LCD
The AR-M276’s logically designed control panel features a wide, clear touch-screen
LCD panel with easy-to-follow guidance. For example, when adjusting the edge/centre
erase function or, in the event of a paper jam, the LCD displays step-by-step instructions
to guide you through the necessary procedures.
User-Friendly Universal Design
Based on the concept of universal design,
the AR-M276 has features that make it
user-friendly for everyone from beginners
to the physically challenged.
• Optimum-height operation panel for
easy access
• Easy-to-press and -feel indented keys
• Notification sounds for default levels in
manual settings (zoom, exposure, etc.)
• Delayed response setting gives enough
time to cancel operation
Special modes Edge/centre erase Pamphlet copy

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Special Edition
Large amounts of
micr organisms
Oyster she l
treatment
Oyster she ls
neutralize the
fluid
components
Bincho
charcoal
Activated
charcoal
levels
Oyster she ls
1 96.
Freshwater fish
water
Treated water is
reused in other
drainage treatment
proce ses
Special Edition
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Making the Most Effective Use of Water Resources
Recovery effluents with a reuse rate of 92%
Clear Concept for Environmental
Preservation
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%
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%.
Annual changes in amount of
supplied water and LCD output growth
(Amount of supplied
water: 1,000 tons)
(LCD output growth: 1996 = 1)
9000
9
8000
8.9 8
7000
7
6000
6
5000
Output
4000
3000
2000
1000
Amount of
supplied water
1
1470
0
0
1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001
(Fiscal year)
5
4
3
2
Effective use of water at Mie site
Closed system for water treatment
Supplied
water
Pure water
facility
Production process
*3
*2
*1
*1 Inorganic effluent: effluent containing acid, alkali
*2 Organic effluent: effluent containing alcohol, etc.
*3 Neutral effluent: effluent containing microscopic dust and dirt
Special Edition
1
Purifying Water with Bio-Power
Naturally purifying waste with a fluidized treatment system
Fluidized waste treatment system
using natural purification
Microorganism
treatment
Populous
microorganism cultures
decompose main
Large amounts of components
microorganisms
Oyster shell
treatment
Oyster shells
neutralize the
fluid
Bincho
charcoal
Oyster shells
Bincho charcoal/
bio-activated
charcoal treatment
Microorganisms
decompose as they are
Activated absorbed by charcoal
charcoal
Monitoring by fish
Sensitive to
environmental
changes, roaches are
used to monitor safety
levels
Freshwater fish
Reuse of treated
water
Treated water is
reused in other
drainage treatment
processes
Waste fluid treatment system at Fukuyama site
In-House Treatment of Used Developer
to Produce No Polluted Mud
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
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.
9000
8000
7000
6000
5000
4000
3000
2000
1000
0
Output
9
8.9 8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
1470
0
COPYING
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), 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 multiplepage
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.
*To be available at a later date.
Stapled documents
Booklets
8 1
Duplex Copying
Electronic Sorting and Offset
Stacking
Multi-page
original
Copies
Purifying Water with Bio-Power
Natura ly purifying waste with a fluidized treatment system
Fluidized waste treatment system
using natural purification
Micr organism
treatment
Populous
micr organism cultures
decompose main
Monitoring by fish
Sensitive to
environmental
changes, roaches are
used to monitor safety
1
Bincho charcoal/
bio-activated
charcoal treatment
Micr organisms
decompose as they are
absorbed by charcoal
Waste fluid treatment system at Fukuyama site
In-House Treatment of Used Developer
to Produce No Polluted Mud
A the Fukuyama site where ICs are manufactured, we used to
hire a subcontractor to incinerate spent developer, which
makes up 70% of a l our industrial waste. This method placed a
significant burden on th environment, including th energy
used for incineration and exhaust gas from the vehicles
transporting the waste. Treatment cost swe led as production
increased. It was a cha lenging i sue for us, from both an
environmental and managerial standpoint.
We a the Fukuyama site had b en pursuing in-house
treatment for spent developer, and we fina ly completed a
fluidized waste treatment system using natural purification in
Thi system is based on a concept of purifying spent
developer by natural proce ses. Built a cording t our
proprietary design, it is a state-of-the-art system that produces
no hazardou sludge during the treatment proce s.
Reuse of treated
5
Micr organisms Purify Water, Sustain
Monitoring by Fish
Sharp’ system makes the maximum use of materials existing
i nature. In the micr organism treatment proce s,
micr organisms 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 she l treatment proce s, neutralizing treatment is
ca ried out using a film of micr organisms that forms on the
surface of oyster she ls to decompose other organic
substances.
In the Bincho charcoal/bio-activated charcoal treatment
proce s, charcoal agents absorb a slight amount of the
remaining organic substances. The charcoal is cleansed
automatica ly, as the absorbed organic substances are treated
by micr organisms growing on the surface of the charcoal.
In the fish monitoring proce s, in a dition to measuring
instruments, water safety is monitored with freshwater fish,
such as roaches and Japanese bitterlings, which are sensitive
to environmental changes.
1
1
5
27
CPM
(at 600 dpi)
Vacuum evaporator
Neutral effluent
5
Organic effluent
Bio-treatment
Ion exchange treatment
Reverse osmosis
film treatment
Inorganic effluent
Ultraviolet-ray
oxidation treatment
1
Document is
scanned...
5
1
stored in
memory...
electronically sorted...
5
1st.
4.8 sec.
First copy time
.....
and stacked offset
during output.
Various Types of Job Finishing with the Saddle Stitch Finisher
or
or
1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001
(Fiscal year)
Amount of
supplied water
Punched documents
(Amount of supplied
water: 1,000 tons)
(LCD output growth: 1996 = 1)
Annual changes in amount of
supplied water and LCD output growth
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 size
**Standard A4 pages. The actual storage limit depends on the amount of
memory installed.
Large Paper Capacity
2,100
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 largevolume
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.
XY Zoom
Rotation Copy
Dual Page Copy Mode Centre Erase
A BCD
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.
Original
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/m 2
• Copy auditing (100 accounts)
• Pre-Heat and Auto Power Shut-Off modes
A B
C D
2-in-1/4-in-1 Copy
Edge Erase
Analogue
AE
Margin Shift
A
A
B&W Reverse
2
1
4
3
Pamphlet Copy
1
2 3
Cover Insertion
6
5
8
7
Digital
AE

NETWORK PRINTING (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.
SPLC (Sharp Printer Language with Compression) Printing
Once again it’s
time for our annual
summer wine tastetesting
celebration.
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 and faxes.
*Requires optional AR-TR3.
Job Offset
Won’t get
mixed!
Compress print data, reduce transfer time
Host-based
print data
Data is compressed
Document Finishing
Transfer
Fast printing of text and graphics
Job Separator
Decompressing
Transfer time reduced by
nearly half (vs. GDI)
Once again it’s
time for our annual
summer wine tastetesting
celebration.
Printer/fax output
Copier output
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.
*To be available at a later date.
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.
Windows NT ® 4.0
Windows ® 2000
Windows ® XP
UNIX
Print
TCP/IP
IPX/SPX
IPP, etc.
TCP/IP
IPX/SPX
IPP, etc.
With optional AR-P17
and AR-NC5J installed
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.
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
TCP/IP
EtherTalk
• Duplex printing, Pamphlet Style printing
• N-up, Fit-to-Page, Watermarks, Mirror Image
• Barcode font compatibility, form/font download
Ethernet
(10Base-T/100Base-TX)
Macintosh
Windows ® 95/98/Me
Printer Administration Utility screen
Printer Status Window

NETWORK SCANNING (option)
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-touse
document management software (see
below), editing and managing scanned
documents is easier than ever.
Client PCs
Scan to e-mail
Send as e-mail
attachment
Internet
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.
Scan to desktop
Send to
designated PC
Scan
Document
Scan to FTP server
Store and share
as digital data
File server
Sharpdesk for Total Document Management
Sharpdesk is an original,
intuitive application that provides
integrated desktop management
of documents regardless of the
format. Once you scan
documents and images, or dragand-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.
Folder window View/work area Output zone
Sharpdesk 3.0 screen
Composer
_
CONVERT
_______&_ _
OUTPUT
_____________________________
Output your scanned documents by dragging them onto the
desired icon in the Output zone. You can archive, print, e-mail
or fax 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).
_
VIEW
____&_ _
SEARCH
________________________________
Sharpdesk’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
Search screen
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.
_
EDIT
___&_ _
PROOFREAD
_________________________________
Sharpdesk 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 Image Editor
overwriting the original files
and without having to print out
a hard copy.
Print
Fax E-mail Convert
by OCR
Composer
Annotation function

FAXING (option)
High-Speed Operation
The AR-FX7 Fax Expansion Kit turns the AR-M276
into a Super G3 fax machine featuring a fast
modem speed of 33.6 Kbps. Using JBIG data
compression, the AR-M276 can send an A4 size page in under
3 seconds*. Working together with the machine’s 1.5-second
scanning, this function greatly enhances the efficiency of your
faxing jobs.
*Based on ITU-T test chart No. 1 at standard resolution.
Duplex Transmission and Reception
With the optional RSPF, the AR-M276 scans both pages of twosided
documents and sorts them in memory. The pages are then
transmitted in the proper order. Thanks to the standard duplex
module, the AR-M276 can also print incoming faxes onto both
sides of paper, thus saving you paper costs.
Multi Access
You get two different functions simultaneously; for example, you
can scan documents into memory for transmission while you
receive an incoming fax.
PC-Fax
A PC-Fax function allows you to directly send a document
created on your PC to a recipient’s fax machine via the
AR-M276. Since all faxing procedures are done on your PC
without printing to paper, this function saves times, increases
faxing productivity, and retains original document quality.
“Send Fax”
command from PC
Fax is sent to recipient
fax machine
Quick On-Line Transmission
The AR-M276 starts dialling and transmitting a multi-page
document as soon as the first page is scanned into memory.
This greatly reduces the overall time it takes to send the
document.
Conventional faxing
3 steps!
Conventional Memory Transmission
“Print” command
Output document
Fax document
Scan All
Dial
Quick On-Line Transmission (AR-M276)
Send
Select printer or
PC-fax driver
PC-Fax (AR-M276)
“Send” command
1 step!
Greatly reduces time
required for faxing
Scan
Saves Time
Dial
Send
OTHER KEY FEATURES
• Automatic Print Reduction automatically reduces the
size of received faxes to fit the size of the printing paper
500-Number Auto Dialling
Register up to 500 numbers
into the customisable
directory of one-touch autodial
keys, listed in
alphabetical order for easy
searches of specific
numbers.
F-Code Communication
Conforming to the ITU-T F-Code (sub-address and passcode)
standard, the AR-M276 is capable of F-Code confidential
communication, F-Code relay request transmission and F-Code
memory polling with other fax machines regardless of the
manufacturer or model.
Ultra Fine Mode
You can set the AR-M276 to this ultra-high resolution to give
the recipient crisp, clear reproduction of detailed images and
fine text.
• Memory Transmission stores documents in memory,
allowing the originals to be returned to the user quickly
• Memory Reception saves incoming faxes in memory
if the AR-M276 runs out of paper or toner
• Timer Transmission enables unattended after-hours
operation when reduced phone rates are in effect
• Polling allows the user to retrieve a document left in the
feeder of a remote fax machine
• Programme keys (up to 8 keys) are available to set up
frequently used transmissions for instant recall
• Long originals (up to 1,000 mm long) can be sent using
the RSPF (Note: Not possible for A3-wide paper or in Ultra
Fine mode)
• Dual Page Scan allows faxing of pages from an open
book or documents placed side by side
• Job Separator separates incoming faxes from copier jobs
• Offset Stacking slightly shifts individual faxes as they
arrive for easy retrieval
• Broadcast Faxing to up to 200 destinations
• Anti-Junk Fax blocks unwanted faxes from up to 50
specified fax numbers

DOCUMENT SECURITY
Sharp’s Layered Security Approach Protects Your Business at Every Level
The AR-M276 has multiple levels of network and data security to restrict access to your electronic documents and ensure that
unauthorised personnel cannot get hold of valuable data. Users get peace of mind knowing they can safely copy, print, scan
and fax digital documents in any business environment, thanks to Sharp, the leader in office equipment security.
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.
IP/MAC Address Filtering
OK
NO!
Unknown IP or MAC addresses
will be denied access
Data Security System
Copy Data
Scan Data
TOP SECRET
Data Erase
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
Print Data
Fax Data
Prevents data leak
The data generated for each
job is automatically erased
once that job is finished
unauthorised persons, the
AR-M276 can be
equipped with the
optional AR-FR12 Data
Security Kit*, which
completely erases the
data generated for each
job.
*To be available at a later
date.
Confidential Print
With the optional AR-P17, the AR-M276 provides confidential
printing. To keep others from seeing confidential documents as
they are being printed out, the AR-M276’s Confidential Print
function requires the user to enter in a PIN (personal
identification number) at the machine before printing can begin.
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.
Confidential Print
Set PIN on your PC.
Data is sent from PC...
User enters PIN on
operation panel.
and
stored on
memory
Confidential printouts
won’t be read
by others.
Auditing Mode
An auditing mode built into the AR-M276 requires users to enter
a five-digit PIN code to gain access to the operation panel. This
feature also restricts users from printing to the AR-M276.
Software Options to Expand the AR-M276’s Key Features
AR-M276
(Base Unit)
USB 2.0 (full speed)
IEEE 1284 (parallel)
COPY
Max. 27 cpm
True 1,200 dpi* 1
Electronic sorting
Duplex copying
PRINT
SPLC printing
Max. 27 ppm (ROPM)
Duplex printing
–
SCAN
Copy auditor
SECURITY
AR-P17
10Base-T/100Base-TX
USB 2.0 (full speed)
IEEE 1284 (parallel)
–
PCL6/5e printing
Network printing (TCP/IP)* 2
True 1,200 dpi printing
Direct TIFF* 3 printing
PAU & status monitor
–
Confidential printing (with PIN)
AR-PK1 N
–
PS3 printing
Direct PDF* 3 printing
–
–
AR-PF1/PF2
–
Barcode font support
Font & form download
–
AR-NC5J
–
Network printing (multi protocol)
–
IP/MAC address filtering
Protocol selection
AR-NS2
–
–
Network scanning
Sharpdesk 3.0
Scan user authentication
AR-FX7
Super G3 & G3 fax, PC-fax (with AR-P17)
AR-FR12
Data erase (copy/print/scan/fax)
*1: Max. 13.5 cpm at 1,200 dpi resolution. *2: In Windows environment only. *3: Certain types of TIFF and PDF files may not print out this way.

AR-M276 Digital Multifunctional System
Specifications
General
Type
Engine speed (copy/print)
(A4 size)
Paper size
Paper capacity
Memory
First copy time* 1
Warm-up time* 2
Power requirements
Power consumption
Dimensions (W x D x H)
Weight
Copier
Original paper size
Continuous copy
Resolution
Gradation
Zoom range
Features
Printer* 3
Resolution
Memory
Interface
Supported OS
PDL emulation
Available fonts
Features
Options
[Standard]
[Option]
Desktop
600 dpi: Max. 27 cpm/ppm
1,200 dpi: Max. 13.5 cpm/ppm
Max. A3, min. A5
1,100 sheets (500 x 2 + 100), max. 2,100 sheets with option
32MB, upgradeable to 1,056MB
4.8 seconds
23 seconds
230 ~ 240V AC ±10%, 50/60 Hz
Max. 1.4 kW, 1.1W or less in Sleep mode
623 x 609.5 x 640.5 mm
Approx. 46 kg
Max. A3
Max. 999 copies
Scan: 400 dpi
Print: 600 dpi, 1,200 dpi (Super Photo mode)
Scan: 256 levels
Print: 2 levels
25 to 400% (1,200 dpi: 50 to 200%) in 1% increments with
10 preset ratios (5R + 5E) in metric 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
Standard: 600 dpi (enhanced 1,200 dpi)
Option: 1,200 dpi
Standard: Shared
Option: 64MB, upgradeable to 320MB
Standard: 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* 4
Standard: SPLC (Sharp Printer Language with Compression)
Option: PCL 6/5e, PS3* 4
Standard: Host-based
Option: 80 fonts for HP PCL, 136 fonts for PS3* 4
• 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* 5 • Mirror image* 5 • Carbon copy print • Overlay
• Print auditor • Job retention (confidential print, proof print)
• Direct printing of PDF* 4 * 6 and TIFF* 6 files • E-mail print
• Barcode font compatibility* 7 • Font/form download
Network Support* 8 (option)
Hardware interface
Supported platforms
Network protocols
Printing protocols
Feature
Scanner* 9
Resolution* 10
Compatibility
File format
Features
Facsimile* 11
Compression method
Communication protocol
Transmission time
Modem speed
Scanning resolution
Memory
Grayscale levels
Features
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 later
TCP/IP for Windows and UNIX environments,
IPX/SPX for Novell environments, EtherTalk for Macintosh
environments, NetBEUI for Windows environments
LPR, Raw TCP (port 9100), POP3 (e-mail printing), HTTP,
Novell Printserver application with NDS and Bindery,
FTP for downloading print files, EtherTalk printing, IPP
Network security with IP/MAC address filtering
Optical: 400 dpi (setting range: 200, 300, 600)
Output: 200, 300, 600 dpi
TWAIN compliant (push out method)
TIFF, PDF
• Sharpdesk 3.0 • 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
JBIG/MMR/MR/MH
Super G3/G3
Less than 3 seconds* 12
33,600 bps to 2,400 bps with automatic fallback
Standard: 8 dots x 3.85 lines/mm up to 16 dots x 15.4 lines/mm
2MB, upgradeable to 10MB with options
256 levels
• Duplex transmission/reception • PC-fax transmission
• Quick on-line transmission • F-Code compatibility
• 500 rapid dials • Confidential communication
• Anti-junk fax reception • Memory transmission
• Group dials (up to 50 groups & 200 destinations)
• Broadcasting (up to 200 destinations) • 8 programmes
• Department control (100 profiles)
*1: When feeding A4 sheets from 1st paper tray, A4 original scanned on document glass
in Auto Exposure mode.
*2: At rated voltage, 25°C, 65% RH.
*3: Optional AR-P17 Printer Expansion Kit required for some features.
*4: AR-PK1 N PS3 Expansion Kit required.
*5: Available only in PS3.
*6: Certain types of PDF and TIFF files may not print out this way.
*7: AR-PF1 Barcode Font Kit required.
*8: 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.
*9: Optional AR-NS2 Network Scanner Expansion Kit, AR-P17 and memory required.
*10: Resolutions higher than 400 dpi are interpolated.
*11: Optional AR-FX7 Fax Expansion Kit required.
*12: Based on ITU-T test chart no.1 at standard resolution in Super G3 mode, 33,600 bps,
JBIG compression.
• Design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice. Colour variations to
products may occur due to printing.
• Windows and Windows NT are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. All other brand names and
product names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
• Some options may not be available in some areas.
AR-TR3
Job Separator
Tray Kit
AR-RP7
100-Sheet Reversing
Single Pass Feeder
AR-VR6
Document Cover
AR-P17
Printer Expansion Kit
AR-FN5 N
Finisher
AR-M276
930.7 mm
AR-F14
Saddle Stitch
Finisher
(to be available
at a later date)
AR-D21
500-Sheet Paper
Feed Unit
AR-D22
Dual 500-Sheet
Paper Feed Unit
AR-FX7
Fax Expansion Kit
1,100 mm
AR-PN1A/B/C/D Punch Module
AR-NC5J Print Server Card
AR-PK1 N PS3 Expansion Kit
AR-PF1 Barcode Font Kit
AR-PF2 Flash ROM Kit
for downloaded fonts
AR-NS2 Network Scanner Expansion Kit
(with 10 Sharpdesk licenses)
AR-MM9 8MB Fax Memory
AR-SM5 256MB Memory
AR-SM6 512MB Memory
AR-FR12 Data Security Kit
(to be available at a later date)
474 mm
1,097 mm
623 mm
609.5 mm
Shown with options.
Distributed by:
SHARP CORPORATION OF AUSTRALIA PTY LTD
ABN 40 003 039 405
1 Huntingwood Drive, Huntingwood NSW 2148
PO Box 827 Blacktown NSW 2148
Tel: (02) 9830 4600 Fax: (02) 9672 1208
www.sharp.net.au
©SHARP CORP. Printed in Australia