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OPTIONS
BASE UNIT
3. AR-RB1
Duplex Bypass/Inverter Unit
Duplex pass and inverter unit for AR-F13,
and AR-D19 N
and AR-D19 N
4. AR-D19N
Duplex Module with 2 x 500-Sheet
Paper Drawers*
2
Stackless duplex module with A5 to A3, 2 x 500
sheets (80 g/m
sheets (80 g/m
2
), 64 to 200 g/m
2
for duplex
module, 60 to 105 g/m
2
for paper drawer
5. AR-D18N
3 x 500-Sheet Paper Drawers
A5 to A3, 3 x 500 sheets (80 g/m
2
), 64 to 105 g/m
2
6. AR-D17N
1 x 500-Sheet Paper Drawer
A5 to A3, 1 x 500 sheets (80 g/m
2
), 64 to 105 g/m
2
7. AR-LC8
3,500-Sheet Large-Capacity Tray
A4, 3,500 sheets (80 g/m
2
), 64 to 105 g/m
2
CONNECTIVITY BOARD
8. AR-NS2
Network Scanner Expansion Kit
Network scanning expansion requires additional
256MB memory.
Ten Sharpdesk™ licenses are included.
256MB memory.
Ten Sharpdesk™ licenses are included.
AR-SM5
256MB Memory
Additional Sharpdesk™ licenses:
AR-U11M x
1 User
AR-U15M x
5 Users
AR-U1AM x
50 Users
AR-U1BM x
100 Users
9. AR-PK4
PS3 Expansion Kit
Enables PostScript printing
10.AR-FR23U
Data Security Kit
Enables data erasing
11.AR-FX10
Fax Expansion Kit
Super G3 fax module
AR-MM9
8MB Flash Memory
FINISHING
1. AR-TE3
Exit Tray*
1
Extra exit tray for main machine or AR-RB1
2. AR-F13
Saddle Stitch Finisher*
2
Offset tray (upper): Max. 1,000-sheet capacity (A4,
80 g/m
80 g/m
2
), offset stack, 30-sheet multi-position staple
Saddle stitch tray (lower): 10-sheet saddle stitch
(A4, 80 g/m
(A4, 80 g/m
2
)
Optional hole punch function:
AR-PN1A
2-hole punch unit
AR-PN1C
4-hole punch unit
AR-PN1D
4-hole wide punch unit
*1: Can be used with or without AR-RB1.
*2: AR-RB1 required when using AR-F13 or AR-D19 N.
*2: AR-RB1 required when using AR-F13 or AR-D19 N.
1. AR-TE3
8. AR-NS2
9. AR-PK4
10. AR-FR23U
11.AR-FX10
7.
AR-LC8
4.
AR-D19N
5.
AR-D18N
6.
AR-D17N
2. AR-F13
3. AR-RB1
SPECIFICATIONS
AR-C172M
General
Type
Desktop
Technology
LED
Paper size
Max. A3 wide, min. A6R
Paper weight*
1
Plain paper: 64 to 105 g/m
2
Heavy paper: 106 to 300 g/m
2
Paper capacity*
2
Standard 750 sheets (500 + 250), maximum 5,750 sheets
RSPF capacity (max.)*
3
40 sheets
Print/copy speed (max.)*
3
Full colour: 17 ppm, B/W: 26 ppm
Warm-up time
Less than 99 sec.
First copy time*
4
Full colour: 11.7 sec., B/W: 8.0 sec.
Power requirements
Rated local AC voltage ±10%, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption (max.)
1.5 kW
Dimensions (W x D x H)
670 x 676 x 787 mm
Weight (main unit only)
Approx 85.5 kg
Copier
Original paper size
Max. A3
Continuous copy
Max. 999 copies
Resolution
Scan: 600 x 600 dpi, 600 x 300 dpi
Print: 600 x 600 dpi
Memory
256 MB (upgradeable to 512 MB with options)
Gradation
Equivalent to 256 levels
Zoom range
50 to 200% in 1% increments, plus 25% and 400%
Preset copy ratios
11 ratios (6 reduction + 5 enlargement)
Features*
5
Scan Once/Print Many*
6
, Electronic sorting Colour & B/W,
auto paper selection, auto magnification selection, paper type selection,
auto tray switching, job memory (up to 10 jobs), pre-heat/auto power
shut-off modes, margin shift, edge/centre erase, dual page copy,
cover/transparency interleaving, mirror image, multi-page enlargement,
centering, image repeat, A3 wide printing, auto calibration,
single colour copy, rotation copy, copy auditing (200 accounts),
key operator programme, multi-shot (2-in-1, 4-in-1), pamphlet copy,
duplex copy, B/W reverse, XY zoom, customised preset ratios (2R + 2E),
toner save mode (B/W), anti-counterfeit technology for bank notes
Network Scanner*
7
Scanning size
Up to A3 size
Scanning type
Push scan (via operation panel)
Resolution
Full colour: 300 dpi (max. 600 dpi with additional memory)
B/W: max. 600 dpi
Scan destinations
Scan to e-mail, scan to FTP server, scan to desktop
Destination selection
Built in address book, Global address search (LDAP)
File formats
Colour: PDF, JPEG; B/W: PDF, TIFF
Network protocols
TCP/IP, SMTP, FTP
Bundled utility
Sharpdesk™ ver. 3.1 with 10 user licenses
Network Printer
Resolution
600 dpi
Memory
Printer board: Standard 128 MB, max. 640 MB
Hard disk: 40 GB
Supported OS Windows® 95/98/Me, Windows NT® 4.0, Windows® 2000/XP, Windows® 2003 Server
Mac OS 8.6 to 9.x, Mac OS X 10.1.5, 10.2 to 10.2.8 (excl. 10.2.2), 10.3.3*
8
Interface
10Base-T/100Base-TX, USB 1.1, IEEE 1284 parallel port
PCL emulation
PCL5c, PS3*
8
Resident fonts
80 fonts, 136 fonts for PS*
8
CPU
Power PC 7410-400 MHz
Network protocols
IPX/SPX for Novell environments,
TCP/IP for Windows and UNIX environments,
NetBEUI, AppleTalk for Macintosh environments*
8
Printing protocols
Novell PSERVER/RPRINT for Netware, TCP FTP,
LRP/LPD for Unix, IPP 1.0, NetBEUI, AppleTalk printing*
8
Features*
9
RIP Once/Print Many, duplex print, N-up (2/4/6/8),
face up/down output, pamphlet style, margin shift, watermarks,
cover/transparency interleaving, fit to page, form overlay,
job control (confidential/hold/proof), print auditing
Facsimile (B/W)*
10
Compression method
MH/MR/MMR/JBIG
Communication protocols
Super G3/G3
Transmission protocol
Less than 3 seconds*
11
Modem speed
33,600 bps to 2,400 bps with automatic fallback
Transmission resolution
Standard: 203.2 x 97.8 dpi, up to 406.4 x 391 dpi (Super Fine)
Recording width
A3 to A5
Memory
2 MB flash memory, 10 MB with option
Gray scale levels
Equivalent to 256 levels
Features
Duplex transmission/reception, quick on-line transmission,
F-Code compatibility (confidential, relay broadcast), 500 rapid dials,
memory transmission/reception, confidential communication,
timer transmission, broadcasting, auto reduction (transmission/reception),
rotation transmission/reception, divided reception, polling, job programme (up to 8)
Options
Model name
Description
AR-F13
Saddle Stitch Finisher
AR-PN1A/C/D
Punch Units (A: 2-hole, C: 4-hole, D: 4-hole wide)
AR-TE3
Exit Tray
AR-RB1
Duplex Bypass/Inverter Unit
AR-D19N
Duplex Module with 2 x 500-Sheet Paper Drawers
AR-D18N
3 x 500-Sheet Paper Drawers
AR-D17N
1 x 500-Sheet Paper Drawer
AR-LC8
3,500-Sheet Large-Capacity Tray
AR-NS2
Network Scanner Expansion Kit
AR-SM5
256MB Memory
AR-U11M/U15M
Sharpdesk™ 1/5-License Kit
AR-U1AM/U1BM
Sharpdesk™ 50/100-License Kit
AR-PK4
PS3 Expansion Kit
AR-FR23U
Data Security Kit
AR-FX10
Fax Expansion Kit
AR-MM9
8MB Flash Memory
*1: 300 g/m
2
paper can be used for simplex printing when fed through multi-bypass feeder. Duplexing is available
for paper weights up to 200 g/m
2
.
*2: 80 g/m
2
A4 plain paper.
*3: Copy mode: When copying same document continuously on A4 plain paper in non-offset mode. Print mode:
When printing same document continuously on A4 plain paper in non-offset mode, excluding processing time.
*4: Without pre-scanning, lateral feeding of A4 sheets from 1st paper tray, output to side tray, group mode.
*5: Some features require option(s).
*6: Available in all sizes except duplex colour copying from documents of B4 or larger format, when equipped
with standard memory.
*7: For colour network scanning, optional AR-NS2 (version 3.0 and later) and AR-SM5 required.
*8: Optional AR-PK4 and AR-SM5 x 2 required.
*9: Some features are not available according to the printer driver used.
*10: Optional AR-FX10 required.
*11: Based on ITU-T test chart no. 1 at standard resolution in Super G3 mode, 33,600 bps, JBIG compression.
Shown with options.
1,614 mm*
3
638 mm*
1
600 mm
376 mm*
2
676 mm*
4
1,180 mm
*1: 762 mm with tray extended.
*2: 394 mm with multi-bypass tray extended.
*3: Max. 1,756 mm according to conditions *1 and *2.
*4: 684mm with Fax Expansion Kit
*2: 394 mm with multi-bypass tray extended.
*3: Max. 1,756 mm according to conditions *1 and *2.
*4: 684mm with Fax Expansion Kit
SPECIFICATIONS
AR-C172M
General
Type
Desktop
Technology
LED
Paper size
Max. A3 wide, min. A6R
Paper weight*
1
Plain paper: 64 to 105 g/m
2
Heavy paper: 106 to 300 g/m
2
Paper capacity*
2
Standard 750 sheets (500 + 250), maximum 5,750 sheets
RSPF capacity (max.)*
3
40 sheets
Print/copy speed (max.)*
3
Full colour: 17 ppm, B/W: 26 ppm
Warm-up time
Less than 99 sec.
First copy time*
4
Full colour: 11.7 sec., B/W: 8.0 sec.
Power requirements
Rated local AC voltage ±10%, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption (max.)
1.5 kW
Dimensions (W x D x H)
670 x 676 x 787 mm
Weight (main unit only)
Approx 85.5 kg
Copier
Original paper size
Max. A3
Continuous copy
Max. 999 copies
Resolution
Scan: 600 x 600 dpi, 600 x 300 dpi
Print: 600 x 600 dpi
Memory
256 MB (upgradeable to 512 MB with options)
Gradation
Equivalent to 256 levels
Zoom range
50 to 200% in 1% increments, plus 25% and 400%
Preset copy ratios
11 ratios (6 reduction + 5 enlargement)
Features*
5
Scan Once/Print Many*
6
, Electronic sorting Colour & B/W,
auto paper selection, auto magnification selection, paper type selection,
auto tray switching, job memory (up to 10 jobs), pre-heat/auto power
shut-off modes, margin shift, edge/centre erase, dual page copy,
cover/transparency interleaving, mirror image, multi-page enlargement,
centering, image repeat, A3 wide printing, auto calibration,
single colour copy, rotation copy, copy auditing (200 accounts),
key operator programme, multi-shot (2-in-1, 4-in-1), pamphlet copy,
duplex copy, B/W reverse, XY zoom, customised preset ratios (2R + 2E),
toner save mode (B/W), anti-counterfeit technology for bank notes
Network Scanner*
7
Scanning size
Up to A3 size
Scanning type
Push scan (via operation panel)
Resolution
Full colour: 300 dpi (max. 600 dpi with additional memory)
B/W: max. 600 dpi
Scan destinations
Scan to e-mail, scan to FTP server, scan to desktop
Destination selection
Built in address book, Global address search (LDAP)
File formats
Colour: PDF, JPEG; B/W: PDF, TIFF
Network protocols
TCP/IP, SMTP, FTP
Bundled utility
Sharpdesk™ ver. 3.1 with 10 user licenses
Network Printer
Resolution
600 dpi
Memory
Printer board: Standard 128 MB, max. 640 MB
Hard disk: 40 GB
Supported OS Windows® 95/98/Me, Windows NT® 4.0, Windows® 2000/XP, Windows® 2003 Server
Mac OS 8.6 to 9.x, Mac OS X 10.1.5, 10.2 to 10.2.8 (excl. 10.2.2), 10.3.3*
8
Interface
10Base-T/100Base-TX, USB 1.1, IEEE 1284 parallel port
PCL emulation
PCL5c, PS3*
8
Resident fonts
80 fonts, 136 fonts for PS*
8
CPU
Power PC 7410-400 MHz
Network protocols
IPX/SPX for Novell environments,
TCP/IP for Windows and UNIX environments,
NetBEUI, AppleTalk for Macintosh environments*
8
Printing protocols
Novell PSERVER/RPRINT for Netware, TCP FTP,
LRP/LPD for Unix, IPP 1.0, NetBEUI, AppleTalk printing*
8
Features*
9
RIP Once/Print Many, duplex print, N-up (2/4/6/8),
face up/down output, pamphlet style, margin shift, watermarks,
cover/transparency interleaving, fit to page, form overlay,
job control (confidential/hold/proof), print auditing
Facsimile (B/W)*
10
Compression method
MH/MR/MMR/JBIG
Communication protocols
Super G3/G3
Transmission protocol
Less than 3 seconds*
11
Modem speed
33,600 bps to 2,400 bps with automatic fallback
Transmission resolution
Standard: 203.2 x 97.8 dpi, up to 406.4 x 391 dpi (Super Fine)
Recording width
A3 to A5
Memory
2 MB flash memory, 10 MB with option
Gray scale levels
Equivalent to 256 levels
Features
Duplex transmission/reception, quick on-line transmission,
F-Code compatibility (confidential, relay broadcast), 500 rapid dials,
memory transmission/reception, confidential communication,
timer transmission, broadcasting, auto reduction (transmission/reception),
rotation transmission/reception, divided reception, polling, job programme (up to 8)
Options
Model name
Description
AR-F13
Saddle Stitch Finisher
AR-PN1A/C/D
Punch Units (A: 2-hole, C: 4-hole, D: 4-hole wide)
AR-TE3
Exit Tray
AR-RB1
Duplex Bypass/Inverter Unit
AR-D19N
Duplex Module with 2 x 500-Sheet Paper Drawers
AR-D18N
3 x 500-Sheet Paper Drawers
AR-D17N
1 x 500-Sheet Paper Drawer
AR-LC8
3,500-Sheet Large-Capacity Tray
AR-NS2
Network Scanner Expansion Kit
AR-SM5
256MB Memory
AR-U11M/U15M
Sharpdesk™ 1/5-License Kit
AR-U1AM/U1BM
Sharpdesk™ 50/100-License Kit
AR-PK4
PS3 Expansion Kit
AR-FR23U
Data Security Kit
AR-FX10
Fax Expansion Kit
AR-MM9
8MB Flash Memory
*1: 300 g/m
2
paper can be used for simplex printing when fed through multi-bypass feeder. Duplexing is available
for paper weights up to 200 g/m
2
.
*2: 80 g/m
2
A4 plain paper.
*3: Copy mode: When copying same document continuously on A4 plain paper in non-offset mode. Print mode:
When printing same document continuously on A4 plain paper in non-offset mode, excluding processing time.
*4: Without pre-scanning, lateral feeding of A4 sheets from 1st paper tray, output to side tray, group mode.
*5: Some features require option(s).
*6: Available in all sizes except duplex colour copying from documents of B4 or larger format, when equipped
with standard memory.
*7: For colour network scanning, optional AR-NS2 (version 3.0 and later) and AR-SM5 required.
*8: Optional AR-PK4 and AR-SM5 x 2 required.
*9: Some features are not available according to the printer driver used.
*10: Optional AR-FX10 required.
*11: Based on ITU-T test chart no. 1 at standard resolution in Super G3 mode, 33,600 bps, JBIG compression.
Shown with options.
1,614 mm*
3
638 mm*
1
600 mm
376 mm*
2
676 mm*
4
1,180 mm
*1: 762 mm with tray extended.
*2: 394 mm with multi-bypass tray extended.
*3: Max. 1,756 mm according to conditions *1 and *2.
*4: 684mm with Fax Expansion Kit
*2: 394 mm with multi-bypass tray extended.
*3: Max. 1,756 mm according to conditions *1 and *2.
*4: 684mm with Fax Expansion Kit
SPECIFICATIONS
AR-C172M
General
Type
Desktop
Technology
LED
Paper size
Max. A3 wide, min. A6R
Paper weight*
1
Plain paper: 64 to 105 g/m
2
Heavy paper: 106 to 300 g/m
2
Paper capacity*
2
Standard 750 sheets (500 + 250), maximum 5,750 sheets
RSPF capacity (max.)*
3
40 sheets
Print/copy speed (max.)*
3
Full colour: 17 ppm, B/W: 26 ppm
Warm-up time
Less than 99 sec.
First copy time*
4
Full colour: 11.7 sec., B/W: 8.0 sec.
Power requirements
Rated local AC voltage ±10%, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption (max.)
1.5 kW
Dimensions (W x D x H)
670 x 676 x 787 mm
Weight (main unit only)
Approx 85.5 kg
Copier
Original paper size
Max. A3
Continuous copy
Max. 999 copies
Resolution
Scan: 600 x 600 dpi, 600 x 300 dpi
Print: 600 x 600 dpi
Memory
256 MB (upgradeable to 512 MB with options)
Gradation
Equivalent to 256 levels
Zoom range
50 to 200% in 1% increments, plus 25% and 400%
Preset copy ratios
11 ratios (6 reduction + 5 enlargement)
Features*
5
Scan Once/Print Many*
6
, Electronic sorting Colour & B/W,
auto paper selection, auto magnification selection, paper type selection,
auto tray switching, job memory (up to 10 jobs), pre-heat/auto power
shut-off modes, margin shift, edge/centre erase, dual page copy,
cover/transparency interleaving, mirror image, multi-page enlargement,
centering, image repeat, A3 wide printing, auto calibration,
single colour copy, rotation copy, copy auditing (200 accounts),
key operator programme, multi-shot (2-in-1, 4-in-1), pamphlet copy,
duplex copy, B/W reverse, XY zoom, customised preset ratios (2R + 2E),
toner save mode (B/W), anti-counterfeit technology for bank notes
Network Scanner*
7
Scanning size
Up to A3 size
Scanning type
Push scan (via operation panel)
Resolution
Full colour: 300 dpi (max. 600 dpi with additional memory)
B/W: max. 600 dpi
Scan destinations
Scan to e-mail, scan to FTP server, scan to desktop
Destination selection
Built in address book, Global address search (LDAP)
File formats
Colour: PDF, JPEG; B/W: PDF, TIFF
Network protocols
TCP/IP, SMTP, FTP
Bundled utility
Sharpdesk™ ver. 3.1 with 10 user licenses
Network Printer
Resolution
600 dpi
Memory
Printer board: Standard 128 MB, max. 640 MB
Hard disk: 40 GB
Supported OS Windows® 95/98/Me, Windows NT® 4.0, Windows® 2000/XP, Windows® 2003 Server
Mac OS 8.6 to 9.x, Mac OS X 10.1.5, 10.2 to 10.2.8 (excl. 10.2.2), 10.3.3*
8
Interface
10Base-T/100Base-TX, USB 1.1, IEEE 1284 parallel port
PCL emulation
PCL5c, PS3*
8
Resident fonts
80 fonts, 136 fonts for PS*
8
CPU
Power PC 7410-400 MHz
Network protocols
IPX/SPX for Novell environments,
TCP/IP for Windows and UNIX environments,
NetBEUI, AppleTalk for Macintosh environments*
8
Printing protocols
Novell PSERVER/RPRINT for Netware, TCP FTP,
LRP/LPD for Unix, IPP 1.0, NetBEUI, AppleTalk printing*
8
Features*
9
RIP Once/Print Many, duplex print, N-up (2/4/6/8),
face up/down output, pamphlet style, margin shift, watermarks,
cover/transparency interleaving, fit to page, form overlay,
job control (confidential/hold/proof), print auditing
Facsimile (B/W)*
10
Compression method
MH/MR/MMR/JBIG
Communication protocols
Super G3/G3
Transmission protocol
Less than 3 seconds*
11
Modem speed
33,600 bps to 2,400 bps with automatic fallback
Transmission resolution
Standard: 203.2 x 97.8 dpi, up to 406.4 x 391 dpi (Super Fine)
Recording width
A3 to A5
Memory
2 MB flash memory, 10 MB with option
Gray scale levels
Equivalent to 256 levels
Features
Duplex transmission/reception, quick on-line transmission,
F-Code compatibility (confidential, relay broadcast), 500 rapid dials,
memory transmission/reception, confidential communication,
timer transmission, broadcasting, auto reduction (transmission/reception),
rotation transmission/reception, divided reception, polling, job programme (up to 8)
Options
Model name
Description
AR-F13
Saddle Stitch Finisher
AR-PN1A/C/D
Punch Units (A: 2-hole, C: 4-hole, D: 4-hole wide)
AR-TE3
Exit Tray
AR-RB1
Duplex Bypass/Inverter Unit
AR-D19N
Duplex Module with 2 x 500-Sheet Paper Drawers
AR-D18N
3 x 500-Sheet Paper Drawers
AR-D17N
1 x 500-Sheet Paper Drawer
AR-LC8
3,500-Sheet Large-Capacity Tray
AR-NS2
Network Scanner Expansion Kit
AR-SM5
256MB Memory
AR-U11M/U15M
Sharpdesk™ 1/5-License Kit
AR-U1AM/U1BM
Sharpdesk™ 50/100-License Kit
AR-PK4
PS3 Expansion Kit
AR-FR23U
Data Security Kit
AR-FX10
Fax Expansion Kit
AR-MM9
8MB Flash Memory
*1: 300 g/m
2
paper can be used for simplex printing when fed through multi-bypass feeder. Duplexing is available
for paper weights up to 200 g/m
2
.
*2: 80 g/m
2
A4 plain paper.
*3: Copy mode: When copying same document continuously on A4 plain paper in non-offset mode. Print mode:
When printing same document continuously on A4 plain paper in non-offset mode, excluding processing time.
*4: Without pre-scanning, lateral feeding of A4 sheets from 1st paper tray, output to side tray, group mode.
*5: Some features require option(s).
*6: Available in all sizes except duplex colour copying from documents of B4 or larger format, when equipped
with standard memory.
*7: For colour network scanning, optional AR-NS2 (version 3.0 and later) and AR-SM5 required.
*8: Optional AR-PK4 and AR-SM5 x 2 required.
*9: Some features are not available according to the printer driver used.
*10: Optional AR-FX10 required.
*11: Based on ITU-T test chart no. 1 at standard resolution in Super G3 mode, 33,600 bps, JBIG compression.
Shown with options.
1,614 mm*
3
638 mm*
1
600 mm
376 mm*
2
676 mm*
4
1,180 mm
*1: 762 mm with tray extended.
*2: 394 mm with multi-bypass tray extended.
*3: Max. 1,756 mm according to conditions *1 and *2.
*4: 684mm with Fax Expansion Kit
*2: 394 mm with multi-bypass tray extended.
*3: Max. 1,756 mm according to conditions *1 and *2.
*4: 684mm with Fax Expansion Kit
