Sharp Printer AR-M257
The Sharp AR-M257 is a business quality printer copier from Sharp. The AR-M257 is referred to as a MFP or multifunction printer. The AR-M257 can copy, print, and scan.
When you purchase this unit, you receive one flatbed printer scanner, and an AR-M257 Multifunction Printer Software CD.
When using the AR-M257 from Sharp, it is suggested that you print on plain paper, but the machine will also easily print on bond paper, recycled paper, envelopes, and even OHP film. OHP films are useful for projection transparencies, overlays and back lit displays. OHP films are awesome for decorating packaging. This printer can print letter, legal, and ledger media sizes. When using plain printer paper, the AR-M257 has a 25 print per minute print speed.
The AR-M257 prints in monochrome color with 8-bit gray scale depth. Along with the 25 print per minute speed, this printer brags a 2100 sheet maximum input media capacity. There are three input trays standard on the AR-m257, but it supports six input trays. The six trays are one bypass tray, one automatic document feeder two cassettes, and two output trays. The maximum print resolution is 1200 x 600 dpi (dots per inch). There is a 32 MB printer memory, and standard memory included with this product.
When looking for a top quality scanner, you can be confident with what the Sharp AR-M257 has to offer. The AR-M257 is a flatbed copier/scanner that copies at 25 CPM (copies per minute). The maximum document reduction for the AR-M257 is 25%, and the maximum enlargement is an astonishing 400%.
Other specs of the AR-M257 are the Energy Star, and RoHS (restriction of hazardous substances) green compliance, and the Mac and PC platform support. This Sharp printer is approximately 41 lbs, 31 inches tall, 24 inches wide, and 25 inches deep, or wide. It has a 1GB maximum memory, and runs off of a regular 110 voltage outlet.
The Sharp AR-M257 has been around since May of 2007, so when you are considering a new copier/printer/scanner for your company, you can put faith in your new Sharp printer, and know it has a proven track record.