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“Best Digital imaging

Product Line”

Award 2008

“Most Secure MFP Range”

Award 2008-5th

Consecutive Year

Enhance your workflow and optimize

efficiency with the AR-M257 and AR-M317

Digital IMAGER MFPs from Sharp.

In today’s fast-paced business environment, you need to operate at peak efficiency. And with Sharp’s

AR-M257 and AR-M317 Digital IMAGER™MFPs, you’ll be able to raise office productivity to a whole

new level. With advanced versatility, the AR-M257/M317 Digital IMAGER MFPs deliver everything your

business needs to get ahead offering 25/31-ppm copying and printing, convenient networking, and integrated

multifunction capabilities. These Digital IMAGER MFPs are ideal for busy departments and workgroups. Standard

features include a 100-sheet reversing document feeder, duplexing, 1,200-dpi (enhanced) laser output, and a

large 8.1"(measured diagonally) touch-screen LCD display that makes operation easy and intuitive. And best of

all, the modular design makes it easy to add functionality to adapt to your changing business needs. Advanced

multifunction capabilities include PCL®6 and Postscript®3™ compatible network printing, network scanning and

Super G3 faxing. Embedded software delivers

easy-to-use web-based management tools as

well as state-of-the-art security features that help

your business protect intellectual property and

meet regulatory compliance.

Get the high-performance features you need

to make your workgroup more efficient with

the AR-M257/M317 Digital IMAGER MFPs

from Sharp.

highlights

1Detects mixed legal/letter or mixed ledger/(lateral feed) letter sized originals

2Requires optional AR-P27 Print Controller

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Large 8.1" (measured diagonally) touch-screen LCD display for easy operation

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100-sheet Reversing Single Pass Feeder

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Mixed size original detection1

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ID Card Shot feature conveniently copies both sides of an ID card

onto a single sheet of paper

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Automatic trayless duplex copying and printing

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Electronic sorting

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Offset stacking with paper shifter

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JBIG speed-enhanced PC printing system

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USB-2.0 and IEEE 1284 bi-directional parallel interfaces

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1,100-sheet standard paper capacity expandable to 2,100 sheets

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100-sheet multi-sheet bypass tray

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Integrated Super G3 Fax Option

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Optional 1,000-sheet finisher

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IPv6 support and advanced network security2

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Integrated network scanning option with

available Application Integration

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Optional Data Security Kit

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Additional features include Job Build, Stream Feeding,

Booklet Copy, Dual Page Copy, Margin Shift, Multi-Shot Copy,

100 Department Codes, Job Programs, Edge Erase, Image

Reversal, XY Zoom, Image Rotation

Enhanced Paper Handling

The AR-M257/M317 Digital IMAGER

MFPs were designed with advanced

paper-handling capabilities to help

maximize productivity. With a fast

25/31-ppm copy/print speed,

standard 100-sheet RSPF, electronic

sorting, and auto-duplex capability,

these versatile systems take the hassle

out of the most sophisticated jobs.

The large 8.1" (measured diagonally)

touch-screen LCD display simplifies

operation with easy, step-by-step

guidance—so using the AR M257/M317

Digital IMAGER MFPs is virtually effortless.

Convenient ID Card Shot

The Sharp AR-M257/M317 Digital IMAGER MFPs can

duplicate both sides of an ID or insurance card by holding the

first side of the card in memory and then capturing the reverse

side. Automatically, both sides are duplicated onto one side of

paper—minimizing resources and saving valuable time through

improved workflow efficiency.

Quick and Easy Sets

Produce multiple-page handouts for

meetings and presentations with the

Job Build feature. Just program the

AR-M257/M317 through the touch-screen

LCD display and walk away. Job Build can

accommodate and output up to 500

sheets. Add the optional 1,000-sheet

finisher or saddle-stitch finisher with

available hole-punching, and you

can completely automate the entire

process to save even more time.

Crisp, High-Quality Imaging

With standard PC printing up to

1200 x 600 dpi (enhanced) resolution,

the AR-M257/M317 Digital IMAGER

MFPs produce incredibly crisp text and

rich images. Sharp’s host-based print

controller utilizes JBIG compression, which reduces the job’s file

size and speeds up processing. A standard USB-2.0 interface

and IEEE 1284 parallel interface provides flexible connection

alternatives regardless of your computer platform.

Additional time-saving features that help maximize productivity

for busy workgroups include N-up Printing, Fit-to-Page, Automatic

Duplexing and Sorting.

Optional Network Printing

For even more performance and functionality, Sharp’s optional

Print Controller with PCL®6 compatibility and standard

networking provides 64 MB standard memory, 1,200-dpi

(enhanced) resolution and 10/100baseT networking for ultra-

crisp network printing right from the convenience of your

desktop. And, with features that

include Carbon Copy Print mode,

cover pages, proof printing and

optional form/font downloads,

you get the ease and control of

producing professional, high-

quality documents—without the

cost of outsourcing. Integrated

software also enables you to track

print usage for cost accounting

and audit purposes, making the AR-M257/M317 Digital

IMAGER MFPs incredibly simple to manage.

High-Performance Features

High-Performance Features for Busy Workgroups

The 1,100-sheet standard

on-line paper capacity can

be expanded to 2,100 sheets.

The Card Shot feature conveniently copies

both sides of an ID or insurance card onto

a single sheet of paper.

Scan side 1 Flip over and

scan side 2

AR-F14N

Saddle-Stitch Finisher

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multi-task

Scan to E-mail

Send documents to any e-mail address with the touch of a few

buttons. You can even enter a unique filename for the scanned

document, as well as select the sender and enter information

into the subject fields. When the recipient receives the e-mail,

these fields reference specific information about the attached

document, making it easy to locate or reference later on.

Scan to Desktop

Scan documents directly to your desktop computer for ease

and efficiency. Retrieval is virtually effortless, and you can

then edit, distribute or store your documents. The Network

Scanning Kit includes Sharpdesk®document management

software, powerful tools designed to help you manage your

scanned documents with incredible ease and flexibility.

Scan to FTP

For a broader number of users, the Scan to FTP function

simplifies document distribution, enabling you to post files

directly to an FTP server where authorized users can easily

access them.

Scan to URL

Eliminate sending large files over the Internet by sending

e-mail recipients a link to a scanned document instead.

Similar to Scan to FTP, Scan to URL scans the document

directly to an FTP site but also generates a live link to

simplify access.

Scan, Save and Send

Transform the AR-M257/M317 Digital IMAGER MFPs into

centralized document distribution hubs with the optional

Network Scanning Kit. Advanced features include Scan to

E-mail, Scan to Desktop, Scan to FTP, and Scan to URL.

Scanning allows you to minimize costs associated with couriers

and send documents instantly for optimum efficiency. Documents

can be saved in today’s most widely used file formats including

PDF and TIFF. For added security, the Sharp AR-M257/M317

Digital IMAGER MFPs support User Authentication, so you can

restrict network scan access to authorized users.

Intelligent Application Integration

To help you manage your workflow, Sharp’s optional

Application Integration Module enables you to add information

fields to your scanned documents, thereby automating tasks that

once took several steps. This information is passed along with

your document to an integrated application, enabling you to

initiate your workflow right from the AR-M257/M317 Digital

IMAGER MFPs touch-screen control panel.

Built-in LDAP Support

Need to send your scanned document but don’t know the

recipient’s address?Integrated LDAP (Lightweight Directory

Access Protocol) support automatically locates the address for

you. Just enter the first few characters of the recipient’s name,

and a list is displayed. It’s that simple!

Document Distribution

Streamline Your Workflow with Integrated Network Scanning

The AR-M257 and AR-M317 Scan Destinations

With the AR-M257/M317 Digital IMAGER MFPs Network Scanning Kit

with LDAP, users only need to enter the first few characters of the destination

e-mail address.

Advanced Versatility with Super G3 Fax Functionality

Speedy Super G3 Faxing

Reduce extra peripherals and costly

consumables with the optional Super

G3 Fax Module. The AR-M257/M317 Digital IMAGER MFPs

double as powerful workgroup facsimiles with lightning-fast

speed. With advanced features including Duplex Scanning,

F-Code Communication, and Ledger-Size Reception, the

AR-M257/M317 can easily keep up with the requirements of

busy workgroups. Designed for moderate-to-heavy usage, you

can easily broadcast up to 200 destinations, as well as store

up to 500 auto-dial numbers—all of which can be managed

through the intuitive touch-screen display.

The Super G3 Fax Module also provides powerful LAN faxing

allowing you to send a fax right from your desktop PC! With

an intuitive user

interface, sending

a fax from your

desktop is as easy

as printing—just

select SEND and

you’re done!

The large 8.1" (measured

diagonally) touch-screen

LCD display makes the

AR-M257/M317 Digital

IMAGER MFPs incredibly

easy to use.

Document Distribution & Security

To help protect your data, the AR-M257/M317 Digital IMAGER

MFPs offers several layers of security, making Sharp the optimum

choice to protect employee privacy and intellectual property.* As

a leader in office equipment security, Sharp makes it easier for

any business or government entity to safely deploy digital copying,

printing, scanning and faxing.

Account Codes

Account management enables administrators to control

access to the AR-M257/M317 functions (Copy, Scan,

Fax, and Print) and to monitor the usage.

Helps keep documents confidential

To help protect your printed documents from unauthorized

viewing, the AR-M257/M317 support IPPS/HTTPS protocol

and offer confidential printing that requires users to enter

a PIN code in order to print a queued document.

Network scanning access

To help protect your network from unauthorized e-mail

communications, the AR-M257/M317 support user

authentication, requiring users to login before

performing any network scanning operations.

Control device access over the network*

To help restrict access to the device over the network, the

AR-M257/M317 offer Secure Socket Layer (SSL Encryption),

IPv6 and IPsec, IP/MAC Address Filtering, Protocol

Enable/Disable and Port Management for maximum security.

Secure Data Erase*

To help protect your data, Sharp’s optional Data Security Kit

erases the memory in the AR-M257/M317 by overwriting

the document data, offering an unprecedented level

of assurance.

Tracking and auditing information

Legislation and industry policies require companies to be more

aware of information flow from their offices. Sharp offers

additional hardware/software which allows users to control,

access and track usage of each device on the network.

These scalable security offerings aim to protect your intellectual

property, preserve confidential information and help your business

to meet regulatory requirements, such as the Health Insurance

Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), and the Gramm Leach

Bliley Act (GLB). For additional information visit:

www.sharpusa.com/security

*Some features require optional equipment.

“Most Secure MFP Range”

Award 2008-5th

Consecutive Year

User-Friendly Software to Optimize Efficiency

Sharpdesk Software

Convenient Document Management at Your Command

Powerful. Flexible. Intuitive. Designed to work seamlessly across Sharp’s

entire line of document imaging systems, Sharpdesk software enables

you to integrate scanned documents into your daily workflow. The user-

friendly interface allows you to view document thumbnails in over 200

file formats. Advanced features help you organize, edit—even combine

scanned files—for maximum productivity.

Device & Document Management

Sharp’s Powerful Administration Utility Suite

To help you manage all of the AR-M257/M317 Digital

IMAGER MFPs leading-edge features, Sharp developed the

Administration Utility Suite, a suite of integrated, easy-to-use

tools that simplify everything from installation and monitoring to

operating and tracking your Digital IMAGER MFP.

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The IMAGER Home Page provides centralized, web-based

management for administrators and users. Administrators can

control device configuration, network settings, IP filtering and

protocol control—without ever leaving

their desk. Users have the ability to

manage scan destinations and profiles, as

well as access custom web links such as

My Sharp™, a dedicated customer-care

website that offers solutions, resources, and

information specific to your Digital IMAGER MFP.

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Printer Administration Utility (PAU), designed primarily for

IT Managers and administrators, simplifies printer installation

and configuration. This robust utility also allows administrators

to remotely monitor any SNMP-compliant printer on the

network—regardless of the manufacturer, enabling all printers

to be managed through one single interface.

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For desktop users, Printer Status Monitor’s easy-to-use

interface allows you to view the print queue and printer

conditions—paper levels, toner and more—before you send

your job to print.

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To enhance system reliability and maximize uptime,

Sharp’s Remote E-mail Diagnostics (R.E.D.) enables IT

Managers and Authorized Sharp Dealers to automatically

receive e-mails regarding operation and performance of

their Digital IMAGER MFP.

IMAGER Home Page Printer Administration Utility Printer Status Monitor Remote E-Mail Diagnostics

The Sharp Administration Utility Suite

specifications

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AR-M257/M317 Digital IMAGER MFP Main Specifications

Type: Digital Multifunction System

Standard Functions: Copy, PC Print

Optional Functions: Network Printing, Network Scanning,

Super G3 Fax, Application Integration

Copy System: Dry electrostatic transfer system

Originals: Sheets, bound documents

Original Size (Max): 11" x 17"

Copy Size: Min. 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", Max. 11" x 17"

Copy Speed: 25/31 copies per minute (8 1/2" x 11")

18/24 copies per minute (8 1/2" x 11"R)

15/20 copies per minute (8 1/2" x 14")

13/17 copies per minute (11" x 17")

Continuous Copy: Maximum 999 copies

First Copy Out Time: AR-M257: 4.8 seconds*

AR-M317: 4.5 seconds*

Warm Up Time: AR-M257: 23 seconds*

AR-M317: 25 seconds*

Zoom Range: 25% to 400% in 1% increments

(with RSPF 50%-200%)

Fixed Zoom Mode: 25%, 50%, 64%, 77%, 100%, 121%,

129%, 200%, 400%

Exposure System: Fixed optical source, slit exposure

(stationary platen) with automatic exposure

Original Feed System: Standard: 100-sheet reversing single pass

document feeder (RSPF) with stream

feeding mode, mixed letter/legal size

original detection, and mixed (lateral feed)

letter/ledger original size detection.

Paper Feed System: Standard: (2) 500-sheet paper cassettes

Standard: (1) 100-sheet manual bypass tray

Optional: (1) 500-sheet paper feed unit or (1)

1000-sheet paper feed unit (500 x 2)

Paper Type: Paper Cassettes: 15-21 lb. standard or recycled

bond, or 21-28 lb. special paper.

Bypass Tray (multi-sheet feed): Up to 100

sheets 14-21 lb. standard or recycled bond

paper, up to 40 sheets for OHP film and

labels, up to 30 sheets for 21-54 lb. thick

paper, up to 5 sheets for envelopes (#10).

Bypass (single-sheet feed tray): 14-34 lb.

standard or recycled bond paper, OHP,

labels, and thick paper up to 54 lb.

Memory (total): 32 MB total (includes electronic sorting),

up to 1,024 MB option

Electronic Sort: Up to 100-sheet electronic sorting (shared

memory), group copy, rotation copy, 2-in-1

copy / 4-in-1 copy, edge erase, center erase,

and margin shift

Copy Resolution: Scan: 400 dpi; Copy output: 600 dpi

Exposure Modes: Photo mode: 600 dpi

Auto exposure: 600 dpi

Halftone: 256 gradations/2 levels

Copy Features: Scan-Once Print-Many, electronic sorting, Auto

Paper Sensing (APS), Auto Magnification

Sensing (AMS), auto tray switching, manual

zoom, job build, split scan, booklet copy,

multi-shot, reverse image, cover page,

department control, job programs,

auditor/coin vend ready, toner save mode,

and total counter

Department Control: 100 profiles

Job Programs: 10 profiles

Output Tray Capacity: Main output tray 500 sheets (face down),

100 sheets in optional Job Separator Tray,

and 1,000 sheets in optional finisher

(output tray is user selectable)

Offset Stacking: Standard paper shifter for main output tray

Power Requirement: AC 120 V, 60 HZ, 12 Amps

Power Consumption: Maximum 1450 W, pre-heat 90 W,

sleep mode 1.2 W

Weight: Approximately 121 pounds

Dimensions: 24" (w) x 25" (d) x 31" (h)

JBIG Speed-Enhanced Printer Function (standard)

PDL: Sharp SPLC host-based with JBIG compression

Resolution: 600 dpi, 1200 x 600 dpi (enhanced)

Print Speed: 15 pages per minute (single print mode),

25/31 pages per minute (ROPM mode)

Operating Systems: Windows®98, Windows Me, Windows XP,

Windows XP x64, Windows NT®4 (SP5 or

later), Windows 2000, Windows Vista™,

and Windows Vista x64

Memory: Shared

Features: Two sided printing, N-up printing, paper source

selection, output tray selection, fit to page,

image adjustment, watermarks, smoothing,

photo enhancement, and ROPM

PC Interface: IEEE 1284 parallel port, USB 2.0 port

Network Print Controller (optional)

PDL: PCL®6 (XL)/PCL5e compatible

Resolution: 1200 x 600 dpi (enhanced), 600 dpi,

300 dpi

Print Speed: 25/31 pages per minute

Operating Systems: Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows XP,

Windows XP x64, Windows NT4 (SP5 or

later), Windows 2000, Windows Vista, and

Windows Vista x64, MAC OS®8.6 through

9.x, MAC OS 10.1 or later

Software: Print driver, Printer Status Monitor,

Printer Administration Utility, PC fax driver 1

Memory: 64 MB standard, expandable to 320 MB

Performance: 300 MHz RISC Processor with Rip-Once-Print-

Many memory management

Features: Binding edge, N-up printing, different cover

page/last page, transparency inserts, carbon

copy print mode, continuous printing, overlay, fit to

page, watermarks, PIN printing, print hold, proof

print, print auditor, print smoothing, offset print,

font/form downloads, and direct print function 2

PC Interface: IEEE 1284 parallel port, USB 2.0 port

Network Support

Hardware Interface: RJ-45 Ethernet connection

Type: 10/100 BaseT

Network Operating Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows XP,

Systems: Windows XP x64, Windows NT 4 (SP5 or

later), Windows 2000, Windows Vista, and

Windows Vista x64, Windows Server®2003,

Sun™ Solaris 2.3 to 2.5/2.6, HP-UX

9.x/10.x, AIX 4.xx, BSD Linux, Unix®, Novell®

Netware®3.x/4.x/5.x/6.0, MAC OS

Network Protocols: TCP/IP for Windows, IPV4/IPV6,

Apple®/Macintosh®, and Unix environments,

IPX/SPX for Novell environments, and

AppleTalk®for Macintosh®environments

Printing Protocols: LPR, IPP, Raw TCP (port 9100), HTTP, Novell

NDS/ PServer/Rprinter (Bindery)/ NDPS

(TCP/IP), HTTPS, IPPS

Network Security: IP/Mac Address Filtering, protocol

enable/disable, SSL Encryption, IPsec

Network Scanning Kit (optional)3

Type: Flat bed monochrome scanning system

Original Feed System: Platen/document feeder, simplex/duplex

with RSPF

Resolution: 200 dpi, 300 dpi, 600 dpi

Image Format: TIFF 6.0, ITU-T G3/G4 TIFF, G3/G4

single/multi-page PDF

Scan Destinations: E-mail, Desktop, FTP, URL

Destination Profiles: Up to 200

Network Protocols: TCP/IP, IPV4/IPV6, (includes SMTP, LDAP, FTP)

Network Security: E-mail server user authentication

Software: Sharpdesk®Document Management

Software (10-user license included)

Super G3 Fax Kit (optional)

Transmission Mode: Super G3, G3

Modem Speed: 33.6 KBPS 4

Compression Methods: JBIG, MMR, MR, MH

Scanning Method: Sheet fed simplex or duplex or book

Max. Transmit 400 dpi (ultra-fine)

Resolution:

Transmission Speed: Approximately 2 seconds with JBIG 4

Auto Dialing Methods: 500 auto dial/group dial destinations

Group Dialing: Up to 200 destinations

Broadcasting: Up to 200 destinations

Programs: 8 profiles

Department Control: 100 profiles

Memory: 2 MB standard/10 MB max. (8 MB option)

Halftone: 256 levels

Timer Functions: Up to 50 jobs

Features: F-Code transmission/reception, confidential

communication, quick on-line transmission,

anti-junk fax reception, out of paper

memory reception, and PC faxing

Optional Equipment

AR-D30 500-sheet x 1 drawer paper feed unit

AR-D31 500-sheet x 2 drawers paper feed unit

AR-FN5A 1,000-sheet Finisher/30-sheet stapler

AR-F14N Saddle Stitch Finisher

AR-PN1B Hole Punch Unit

AR-TR3 Job Separator Tray

AR-P27 PCL6 Compatible Print Controller with

network interface

AR-PK1N Postscript®3™ Compatible Expansion Kit 3

MX-NSX1 Network Scanning Kit 3,5

MX-AMX1 Application Integration Module 6

AR-FX7 Super G3 Fax Kit

AR-MM9 8 MB fax upgrade memory

AR-PF1 Bar Code Font Kit 3

AR-FR24U Commercial Data Security Kit (AR-M257)

AR-FR25U Commercial Data Security Kit (AR-M317)

AR-237ABL Low Stand (use with 3 or 4-tray configuration)

AR-237ABH High Stand (use with 2-tray configuration)

Supplies

AR-310MT Toner Cartridge

AR-271MD Developer

AR-310DR Drum Cartridge

This product has been evaluated for conformance with US

government Section 508 legislation regarding accessibility.

For additional information visit www.sharpusa.com.

* May vary depending on product configuration, machine settings

and operating and/or environmental conditions.

1

Requires optional AR-FX7 Super G3 Fax Kit.

2

Requires AR-PK1N.

3

Requires AR-P27 Print Controller.

4

Based on ITU Test chart #1 in standard resolution,

actual transmission time will vary based on line conditions.

5

Requires 128 MB memory upgrade on AR-P27.

6

Requires AR-P27 and MX-NSX1 + 128 MB memory upgrade.

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NT, Windows Server and Windows Vista are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft

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registered trademark of Hewlett Packard Company. Design and Specifications subject to

change without notice. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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