ARM451U

 45 cpm Copier / Printer / Scanner / Fax

Intelligent, Secure Network Multifunctional Product Streamlines Document Workflow 
Features
 
To get ahead in today's ruthless business world, you need to work smarter - not harder.
 
   Superior document management is just one of the many ways that the AR-M451U can take your business to new heights and liberate your workplace like never before. Powerful copy, print, scan, and fax capa- bilities streamline document workflow across your entire network with amazing speed and efficiency, letting you accomplish far more in less time. In addition to advanced, user-friendly software for workflow control and document filing for convenient storage, the AR-M451U's industry-leading security solutions protect your confidential information on multiple levels. And, a fully modular design and choice of software utilities mean that you get the optimum solution for your individual office needs.
 
  Packed with a range of high-performance features, the AR-M451U will put you on the fast track to business success.

Key Features
  • Productive Copying and Printing
  • Powerful Network Scanning *2
  • Document Management
  • Versatile Faxing *2
  • Document Security
  • User- and Environment-Friendly

Copying and Printing

  • Quick First Copy Time
  • Super-Efficient Output
  • High-Speed Processor
  • A3 Duplex Single Pass Feeder (DSPF)
  • Duplex Copying/Printing
  • Superb Image Quality
  • Network Tandem Functions
  • Job Build for Large -Volume Scanning
  • Automated Job Finishing
  • Large Paper Capacity
  • PCL6 and Postscript 3 Emulation
  • Powerful Network Printing*1
  • Priority Printing
  • Job Pass Printing
  • Mail Bin Stacker
  • Convenient Copy Applications
  • Various Printing Functions

Network Scanning

  • A3 Network Scanning*1
  • Speedy Duplex Scanning
  • LDAP Compatibility for network Scanning *3

Document Filing

  • Document Management on the Hard Disk
  • Easy Access to Stored Files
  • Quick Filing with Temporary Storage
  • Advanced Filing Function

Versatile Faxing *2

  • High-Speed Operation
  • Quick On-Line Transmission
  • Duplex Transmission and Reception
  • 999-Number Auto Dialling
  • Multi Access Function
  • Internet Fax for Reduced Operation Costs
  • PC-Fax / PC-iFax
  • Flash Memory Backup

Document Security

  • Data Security Kit
  • Secure Print Server Card
  • User-Authentication for Network Scanning
  • Secure Data Storage for Document Filing
  • Print Hold and Confidential Print
  • Auditing Mode

User- and Environment- Friendly

  • User-Friendly Touch-Screen LCD
  • Easy Printer Control
  • Feedback Process Control
  • Universal Design
  • Network Utility Software
  • Environmentally Conscious Design

*1 Requires the optional AR-NC7 or AR-NC8 Print Server Card.
*2 Option(s) required for scanning and faxing.
*3 Requires the optional AR-NC7 or AR-NC8 Print Server Card fitted with optional AR-NS3 Network Scanner Expansion Kit.
Specifications
General
  Type Console
  Engine speed Max. 45 cpm / ppm
  Paper Size Max. A3 min. A5R
  Paper capacity Standard: 500 sheets, maximum: 3,100 sheets
  Memory Standard 128MB, max 384MB, 40GB HDD*2
  First copy time*1 4.4 seconds (document glass), 5.3 sec (DSPF)
  Warm-up time Less that 80 seconds
  Power requirements 230-240V AC ± 10%, 50/60 Hz
  Power consumption (max.) 1.85 kW
  Dimensions (W x D x H)*3 824 x 665 x 1,127 mm
  Weight*3 Approx. 100 kg including developer and controller board
Copier
  Original paper size Max. A3
  Continuous copy Max. 999 copies
  Resolution Write: 600 x 600dpi
  Gradation (scanning) 2 levels
  Zoom range 25 to 400% (25 to 200% using DSPF) in 1% increments
  Preset copy ratios AB: 10 ratios (5R/5E)
  Features

Auto magnification/paper selection, XY zoom, paper type selection, auto tray switching, rotation copy, electronic sorting, copy auditing (500 accounts), pre-heat /auto power shut-off modes, network tandem copy, book copy, margin shift,  edge/centre erase, dual page copy, cover/transparency insertion, multi shot (2-in-1/4-in-1), card shot, pamphlet copy, 2-sided copy orientation change, job build, B&W reverse, mirror image, duplex copy, toner save mode, reserved copy, rotation sort, job programme, irregular original/paper size input, stamps (date, character, page)

Network Scanner (Optional AR-NS3 required*5)
  Scan Method TWAIN compliant (push out method)
  Resolution 200 x 200, 300 x 300, 400 x 400, 600 x 600 dpi
  File format PDF, TIFF, TIFF-F, TIFF-FX
  Scanner Utility Sharpdesk™ 3.1
  Features Scan to E-mail/ Desktop/ FTP Server / HDD,  LDAP compatibility, E-mail/file name entry from control panel, Internet Fax, PC-iFax transmission, job build
Document Filing (Optional AR-NC8 required)
  Document Filing capacity 24 Gb, 30,000 pages*6 or 4,000 files
(8 Gb for quick folder for 10,000 pages*6 or 1,000 files, 16 Gb for main and custom folders for 20,000 pages*6 or 3,000 files)
  Stored jobs Copy, print, scan*7, fax transmission*8
  Storage folders Quick folder, main folder, custom folder (max. 500 folders)
  Confidential storage Yes ( with ID and PIN code) for main and custom folders
Network Printer (optional AR-NC7 or AR-NC8 required)
  Resolution 600 dpi, equivalent to 1,200 dpi (with smoothing)
  Interface IEEE 1284, USB 2.0  (Windows® 2000/XP only, used as USB 1.1 for Windows® 98/98SES/Me/2000/XP only),
10 Base-T/100Base-TX
(RJ45 Ethernet optional).
  Supported OS*9 Windows NT® 4.0, Windows® 2000, Windows® 2000 / 2003 Server, Windows® XP, Windows® 95/98/Me, Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2.2, Mac OS X 10.1.5, 10.2 to 10.2.8 (except 10.2.2) 10.3 to 10.3.3
  Network protocols*9 TCP/IP, IPX/SPX (Netware), EtherTalk (AppleTalk), NetBEUI
  Printing protocols 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 
  PDL emulation Standard: PCL 6/5e
    Option*10: PS3 emulation
  Available fonts 80 fonts for PCL, 136 fonts for PS3*10
  Features*4 *11 Network tandem print, RIP Once/Print Many, job retention (print hold, proof print, confidential print), direct PDF/TIFF printing, carbon copy print, duplex print, printer administration utility & status monitor, IP/MAC address filtering and port/protocol management, font and form download, pamphlet style, binding edge,  N-up (2/4/6/8/9/16), paper/output tray selection, cover/chapter insertion, transparency interleave, fit to page, watermarks, offset output, form overlay, print auditing, auto configuration, barcode compatibility
Facsimile (optional AR-FX12 required)
  Compression Method MH/MR/MMR/JBIG
  Communication Protocol Super G3/G3
  Transmission Time Less than 3 seconds*12
  Modem Speed 33,600 bps to 2,400 bps with automatic fallback
  Transmission resolution Standard: 203.2 x 97.8 dpi
Extra fine: 406.4 x 391 dpi
  Recording width A3 to A5
  Memory 2MB flash memory, max. 10MB with option
  Greyscale levels Equivalent to 256 levels
  Features Duplex transmission/reception, Quick on-line transmission, error correction mode, F-code compatibility (confidential, relay broadcast), LDAP, 999 one-touch dials (standard 500, max. 999 with AR-NC8), 500 group dials: (300 for AR-M451U), 8 job programmes, broadcasting number registration (500 destinations, 300 for AR-M451U), polling, memory transmission/ reception, auto reduction (transmission/ reception), rotation transmission/reception, divided reception, 2-in-1, card shot, long original transmission (max. 800 mm), edge/centre erase, PC-Fax transmission, timer transmission, job build
*1  When using document glass and feeding A4 sheets from top paper tray.
*2  Optional AR-NC8 required.
*3  Dimensions and weight include AR-EF3, AR-RK2 and AR-D27.
*4  Some features require option(s).
*5  Optional AR-NC7 or AR-NC8 also required.
*6  Measured using Sharp's standard chart (A4 at 6% coverage).
*7  AR-NS3 required.
*8  AR-FX12 required.
*9  Optional AR-NC7 or AR-NC8 and AR-PK6 required for Mac OS and Ethertalk.
*10  AR-PK6 required.
*11  Some features are not available according to the printer driver used.
*12
  Based on ITU-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.