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A DIGITAL DOCUMENT SYSTEM THAT GROWS.
Whether you need to copy, fax, print or scan, there’s one solution that does it all with digital office technology -
the Sharp AR-205 Imager. Take advantage of duplex (two-sided) copying. Reproduce images with superior laser copy
quality today ... and upgrade this advanced digital document system as your needs grow. The AR-205 is ready
to serve your business or workgroup as a high-resolution, 1200 dpi-quality network printer and/or a 33.6
Kbps fax machine.
Start saving time and boosting productivity with the multifaceted advantages of the Sharp AR-205
Imager - a truly Advanced Digital Document system. Whatever business document tasks you need to do today
- or tomorrow - the AR-205 is designed to handle the job with speed and efficiency.
COPIER SPECIFICATIONS
TYPE Digital copying machine, desktop
COPY SYSTEM Dry electrostatic transfer system
ORIGINALS Sheets, bound documents
ORIGINAL SIZE (MAX) 11" x 17"
COPY SIZE (MIN/MAX) Min. 5
1
⁄2" x 8
1
⁄2", Max. 11" x 17"
COPYING SPEED 20 copies per minute (8
1
⁄2" x 11")
15 copies per minute (8
1
⁄2" x 11"R)
12 copies per minute (8
1
⁄2" x 14")
10 copies per minute (11" x 17")
PRINT SPEED 20 pages per minute
CONTINUOUS COPY Max. 99 copies, subtractive counter
FIRST COPY OUT TIME 7.2 seconds
WARM UP TIME 35 seconds
COPY RATIO Variable: 50 – 200% in 1% increments
Fixed presets: 50%, 64%, 77%, 95%, 100%,
121%, 129%, 141%, 200%
DUPLEX Standard Trayless Duplexing
EXPOSURE SYSTEM Moving optical source, slit exposure (stationary platen)
with automatic exposure function
COPY PAPER FEED 2 paper trays with auto paper feed (500 sheets);
1 manual feed tray with 100 sheet automatic feed capacity
ORIGINAL FEED SYSTEM 30 Sheet Reversing Single Pass Feeder (R-SPF) - Optional
30 Sheet Single Pass Feeder (SPF) Moving Original - Optional
FINISHING CAPABILITY Offset stacking
FUSING SYSTEM Heat rollers
DEVELOPER SYSTEM Magnetic brush development
LIGHT SOURCE Xenon lamp
RESOLUTION 600 dpi
GRADATION Scan 256 levels; Output: 2 levels (normal copying)
REQUIRED POWER SUPPLY AC 120V, 60 Hz, 11 amperes
POWER CONSUMPTION Max. 1.5 kW
OVERALL DIMENSIONS 23
15
⁄64" (w) x 20
29
⁄32" (d)
WEIGHT Approx. 86 lbs.
COPIER DIMENSIONS 23
15
⁄64" (w) x 20
29
⁄32" (d) x 20
19
⁄32" (h)
OPERATING CONDITIONS Temperature: 59°F to 86°F (15°C to 30°C)
Humidity: 20% to 85%
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Reversing Single Pass Feeder (AR-RP1)
Single Pass Feeder (AR-SP2)
Platen Cover (AR-VR1)
Electronic Sorting Kit (AR-EB3)
250-Sheet Paper Feed Unit (AR-DE5)
2 x250 -Sheet Paper Feed Unit (AR-DE6)
Printer Expansion Kit (AR-PB8)
PostScript2 Expansion Kit (AR-PS1)
Facsimile Expansion Kit (AR-FX2)
LCD Panel Kit (AR-PA1)
Job Separator Tray Kit (AR-TR2)
CPD-3104
SHARP PLAZA
MAHWAH, NJ 07430-2135
201-529-9600
www.sharp-usa.com
PRINTING SPECIFICATIONS DESCRIPTION
PRINTER EXTENSION AR-PB8 (Printer Expansion Kit) AR-PS1 (PostScript
Expansion Kit)
CPU 64-bit, 133 MHz Processor
RESOLUTION 1200 dpi equivalent with smoothing technology; 600dpi; 300dpi
COMPUTER INTERFACE IEEE 1284 bi-directional 10BaseT (with AR-NC1D)
One slot for printer cards* 10/100BaseT (with AR-NC3D)
AUTO SWITCHING Interface (when print server card is installed); Emulation
PAGE DESCRIPTION LANGUAGE PCL5e/PCL6 Emulation PostScript Level 2 Emulation
(when AR-PS1 is installed)
PRINT DRIVE SUPPORT Microsoft Windows 3.1/95/98; Microsoft Windows 3.1/95/98;
Windows NT; Macintosh OS Windows NT; Macintosh OS
RESIDENT FONTS 45 Outlines for PCL6 Emulation 35 Outlines for PostScript2
Emulation (when AR-PS1 is
installed)
MEMORY (MIN-MAX) 8MB-136MB 8MB-136MB
MEMORY EXPANSION SLOTS 2 DIMM Slots 2 DIMM Slots
EXPANSION MEMORY PC DIMM PC DIMM
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Sharp is a
registered trademark of Sharp Corporation. All trademarks and registered
trademarks are the property of their respective holders.
* Printer server cards for 10BaseT/2
and 10/100BaseTX are available.
FAX SPECIFICATIONS
SENDING
Super G3 Modem (33,600 bps)
3 Second Transmission Speed*
30 Page Auto Document Feeder (opt.)
35 Rapid and Group Dial Keys
150 Speed Dial Keys
5 Program Keys
Auto Book Fax
Broadcasting to 200 Locations
RECEIVING
500 Sheet Paper Capacity
(expandable to 1,100 sheets)
256 Halftone Levels
Out of Paper Reception
Automatic Reduction
MEMORY
2 MB Standard Memory
(expandable to 10MB)
Memory Transmit
Flash Memory
specifications
* Based on ITU-T Test Chart #1 at standard resolution excluding time for protocol signals (i.e., ITU-T phase C time only)
sent at 33.6 Kbps. Transmission speeds will vary based on line type and conditions.
As an Energy Star Partner, SHARP has
determined that this product meets the
Energy Star guidelines for energy efficiency.