For value and versatility in one compact unit, the smart choice for any small office or workgroup is the Sharp AR-M162 Digital IMAGER™. With its 250-sheet paper capacity, 100-sheet bypass tray and standard 600 dpi host-based PC printing, this low-cost multifunctional copier handles heavy workflow with ease. For even greater functionality, the AR-M162 also features standard full-color, ledger-size PC scanning capability, and connectivity options that include network printing, network scanning, Super G3 faxing and remote device management.

Built-in Color PC Scanning

• Built-in Color PC Scanning
• 600 dpi
• Sharpdesk™ integrated desktop management software

High-Quality Copying

• 600 dpi true laser-quality output
• Fast 16-copies per minute print speed
• Versatile 25%-400% zoom range with eight preset ratios
• Cost-effective toner save mode

Flexible Upgrades to Grow with your Business

• Function Upgrade Kit adds electronic sorting, speed enhanced printing, USB 2, and more.
• Network Expansion Kit adds PCL6 printing and network scanning.
• Super G3 Fax Kit adds robust FAX functionality with broadcasting up to 200 destinations

Copy Speed	16 ppm (8.5" x 11")
Automatic Duplex	N/A
Original Size	Max. 11" x 17"
Paper Feed	Standard: (1) 250-sheet tray with automatic feed, one bypass tray with 100-sheet automatic feed capacity. Optional (1) 250-sheet tray and (1) 250x2 sheet tray
Print Speed	10 ppm, 16 ppm (with optional AR-EB9 Functional Upgrade Kit)
Page Description Language	Host-based JPIG speed enhanced host-based with optional AR-EB9 Function Upgrade Kit; optional PCL6
Modem / Transmission Speed	N/A
Warm Up Time	45 seconds
Copy Ratio	Variable: 50-400% in 1% increments (with SPF 50-200%)
Fixed Zoom Mode	50%, 64%, 77%, 95%, 100%, 121%, 129%, 141%, 200%
Type	Digital simplex copier-based MFP, desktop
Originals	Sheet, bound documents
Copy Sizes	Min. 5.5" x 8.5" Max. 11" x 17"
Original Feed System	Standard: Original table with platen cover Optional: 40-sheet single-pass document feeder (SPF)
Continuous Copy	Max. 99, subtractive counter
First Copy Time	Approx. 7.2 seconds (fully warm up condition)
Paper Type	Paper cassette: 15-24 lb. Standard or Recycled paper
Fusing System	Heat rollers
Developer System	Magnetic brush development
Exposure Systems	Fused optical source, slit exposure (stationary platen) with automatic exposure
Light Source	Cold cathode lamp
Resolution	600 dpi (output and scan)
Gray Scale	256 levels, 2 levels
First Copy Time	Approx. 7.2 seconds (fully warm up condition)
Copy Features	Copy Features Scan-once, Print-Many, Auto Paper Sensing, Auto Magnification Sensing, auto tray switching, memory copy, manual zoom
Memory	16 MB (shared), expandable to 288 MB with options
Power Supply	AC (120 V), 60 Hz, 12 Amps
Power Supply	AC (120 V), 60 Hz, 12 Amps
Power Consumption	Max 1200 W, stand by 5 W
ENERGY STAR®	Yes
Weight	Approx. 70 lbs
Dimensions	23 15/64" (W) x 21 15/32' (D) x 18 33/64" (H)
Printer Function
Emulation	Host-based/JBIG speed enhanced host-based with optional AR-EB9 Function Upgrade Kit
Resolution	600 dpi
Operating System	Microsoft® Windows® 95/98/Me, NT4.0, 2000, XP
Software	Print driver, print status monitor
Rip Once, Print Many	Available with optional AR-EB9 upgrade kit, up to 50 pages @ 600 dpi
Interface	Standard IEEE 1284 (ECP) parallel port (1), USB 1.1, optional USB 2.0 with optional AR-EB9 upgrade kit
Color Scanner Function
Type	Flat head full color scanning system
Scanning Style	Platen/original feeder
Light Source	Cold cathode lamp
Resolution	Basic: 600 dpi, setting range 50-9600 dpi
Original Type	Sheet/book
Scanning Method	Original cover/SPF
Protocol	TWAIN, WIA (Microsoft® Windows® XP)
Interface	USB 1.1/optional USB 2.0 upgrade with AR-EB9 Function Upgrade Kit
Software	Sharpdesk™ integrated desktop document management software, Button Manager, Composer
Scanner Keys	6 Scan to Desktop destination keys
Optional AR-EB9 Function Upgrade Kit For Added Flexibility
Memory	Adds 16 MB standard (shared), expandable to 272 with 256 MB DIMM
Electronic Sort Function	Scan capacity for sort/group: up to 100 sheets with 6% original, offset sort stacking, rotation copy, two-in-one/four-in-one copy, edge erase, center erase and margin shift
Enhanced Printer Function	JBIG speed-enhancing printing system upgrade increases print speed up to 16 ppm, rip-once/print many: up to 50 pages @600dpi (16 MB shared memory)
Card Shot Feature	Allows users to copy both sides of an ID card onto a single side sheet of paper.