AR-M420U/M312U

Digital Laser Copier/Printer

Bring the Benefits of Digital Performance to Your Office

Copy

Print

Make way for the digital era

Make the move to digital performance and open your office to a world of powerful new possibilities. The AR-M420U/M312U unite advanced digital copy and print capabilities to deliver not only faster, more productive document output, but also versatile digital image editing functions to ensure professional-looking image quality. Better still, the AR-M420U/M312U offer a modular design and a wide range of high-performance options, so you can choose the ideal configuration for your individual office needs.

HIGH-PERFORMANCE COPYING AND PRINTING

Super-Efficient Output
With a continuous output of 42/31 cpm/ppm*, the AR-M420U/M312U allow you to produce large-volume documents in less time. And with a quick first copy time of 4.6/5.3 seconds, the AR-M420U/M312U save valuable time when performing multiple short-run jobs.
*A4 (8 1/2" x 11") size, portrait
Copy Print

50-Sheet Duplex Single Pass Feeder (DSPF)

The AR-M420U/M312U can be equipped with an optional 50-sheet DSPF, which scans both pages of two-sided documents up to A3 in size (11" x 17") in one pass. Doing away with the reversing circuit minimises paper misfeeds and vastly improves reliability.

Copy

42
CPM PPM

31
CPM PPM

AR-M420U AR-M312U

Scan complete

Place two-sided document

Superb Image Quality

Copy Print

You get ultra-detailed reproduction with 600 dpi resolution. The printing resolution can be enhanced to 1,200 dpi (with smoothing). Digital Auto Exposure Control provides optimum copy contrast, and Text/Photo mode automatically adjusts the copy contrast for documents containing both text and photos.

Both sides scanned at once

Job Build for Large-Volume Scanning

Copy

Productive Output Using Memory

Copy Print

The AR-M420U/M312Us Scan Once/Print Many and Scan Once/Print Many Electronic Sorting function only requires a Multi-page Document is single scan of a multi-page original scanned... original for copying, and the RIP Once/Print Many function only needs to download print stored in data once from the PC for memory... printing. The machine then electronically sorted... automatically saves the data into memory and outputs ..... collated sets of copies or printouts in the proper page order (electronic sorting). When equipped with the optional finisher*, each set can be stacked offset for easier retrieval.
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The AR-M420U/M312U can easily handle large-volume originals that exceed the optional DSPFs 50-sheet*1 paper capacity. Maximum 140 pages*2 can be stored in lots of up to 50 pages at a time and automatically saved in page order. Users can then conveniently print the entire document in a single run.
*1: A4 (8 1/2" x 11") *2: The number of pages that can be stored for the Job Build function depends on the machines memory capacity and other conditions.

Duplex Copying/Printing
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Copy Print

The AR-M420U/M312U can make two-sided copies and printouts when equipped with the optional duplex module or duplex module with bypass tray, effectively reducing paper costs as well as saving filing space. Duplex copying is even more productive when used together with the DSPF.
Special Edition

Purifying Water with Bio-Power

Naturally purifying waste with a fluidized treatment system
Waste fluid treatment system at Fukuyama site

Fluidized waste treatment system using natural purification

Microorganism treatment
Populous microorganism cultures decompose main components

In-House Treatment of Used Developer to Produce No Polluted Mud

At the Fukuyama site where ICs are manufactured, we used to hire a subcontractor to incinerate spent developer, which makes up 70% of all our industrial waste. This method placed a significant burden on the environment, including the energy used for incineration and exhaust gas from the vehicles transporting the waste. Treatment costs swelled as production increased. It was a challenging issue for us, from both an environmental and managerial standpoint. We at the Fukuyama site had been pursuing in-house treatment for spent developer, and we finally completed a fluidized waste treatment system using natural purification in 1996. This system is based on a concept of purifying spent developer by natural processes. Built according to our proprietary design, it is a state-of-the-art system that produces no hazardous sludge during the treatment process.

Edition

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system for water treatment

Supplied water

Large amounts of microorganisms

Pure water facility

Oyster shell treatment

Oyster shells neutralize the fluid

Production process

Oyster shells

*3

*2

*1

Inorganic effluent

Neutral effluent

Organic effluent

Bincho charcoal/ bio-activated charcoal treatment

Microorganisms decompose as they are absorbed by charcoal

Microorganisms Purify Water, Sustain Monitoring by Fish

Sharps system makes the maximum use of materials existing in nature. In the microorganism treatment process, microorganisms cultured to high levels of density are used to decompose most of the main components in spent developer that have strong alkalinity. In the oyster shell treatment process, neutralizing treatment is carried out using a film of microorganisms that forms on the surface of oyster shells to decompose other organic

Vacuum evaporator

Ion exchange treatment

Bincho charcoal

Activated charcoal

Bio-treatment

Monitoring by fish

1000

2000

3000

4000

5000

6000

7000

8000

9000

(Amount of supplied water: 1,000 tons)

Annual changes in amount of supplied water and LCD output growth

Ultraviolet-ray oxidation treatment

Reverse osmosis film treatment

Sensitive to environmental changes, roaches are used to monitor safety levels

substances.

In the Bincho charcoal/bio-activated charcoal treatment process, charcoal agents absorb a slight amount of the remaining organic substances. The charcoal is cleansed automatically, as the absorbed organic substances are treated by microorganisms growing on the surface of the charcoal.
Output

1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001

Freshwater fish

Reuse water

is 1000 water 0 Treated in other nt reused e treatme 1996 drainag es process

1470

1 0

In the fish monitoring process, in addition to measuring

(LCD output growth: 1996 = 1)

1997 1998 1999 2000 2001

(Fiscal year)

*1 Inorganic effluent: effluent containing acid, alkali *2 Organic effluent: effluent containing alcohol, etc. *3 Neutral effluent: effluent containing microscopic dust and dirt

Reuse of treated water

Treated water is reused in other drainage treatment processes

instruments, water safety is monitored with freshwater fish, to environmental changes.

such as roaches and Japanese bitterlings, which are sensitive

Amount of supplied water

(Fiscal year)

1470 0 1 2

8.9 8

*AR-FN6 or AR-FN7.

Automated Job Finishing

Copy Print

Versatile Editing Functions

Copy Print

The AR-M420U/M312U make it easy to create professional-looking documents automatically. The optional Saddle Stitch Finisher folds and staples sets of documents to make completed booklets. A Finisher is also available for jobs that require only simple sorting and stapling. And, a Punch Module allows you to punch holes in documents for easy filing. These high-performance finishing capabilities save you valuable time and money by reducing costly outsourcing. A Variety of Job Finishing Options

The AR-M420U/M312U are standard equipped with various image editing functions that make copying/printing even more convenient.
Copy
A B C D
Dual Page Copy Rotation Copy

AB CD

2-in-1/4-in-1 Copy
1 3 7 5

Margin Shift

Edge Erase

Centre Erase

Pamphlet Copy*

Print

Saddle stitching

Stapling

Hole punching

Cover insertion

N-up (2/4/6/8)

Watermark

PCL 6/5e Emulation

The AR-M420U/M312U provide standard support for PCL6 and PCL5e printer languages, making printing effortless even when handling sophisticated documents with graphics.
Printer driver screen

Print
AR -M4 20 U

A5 A4 A3

A4

Fit to Page *Optional

Pamphlet style*

Other Key Features

Max. 1,100-sheet paper capacity Auto paper selection (APS)
Print

Mail Bin Stacker

The optional Mail Bin Stacker is ideal for offices where large groups of people use the same machine. Avoid mixing up your documents with those of other users by preselecting one of seven destination bins for your documents.

Auto magnification selection (AMS) Max. 999 continuous copies Wide zoom range from 25% to 400% in 1% increments 10 job programmes
Copy Print

Optional barcode font compatibility

Copy/print auditing (100 accounts total)

USER-FRIENDLY DESIGN
Large Touch-Screen LCD
The AR-M420U/M312Us logically designed operation panel features a wide, clear touch-screen LCD panel with easy-to-follow guidance. For example, when adjusting the edge/centre erase function or, in the event of a paper jam, the LCD displays step-bystep animated instructions to guide you through the necessary procedures.

Job Status Screen

Whether printing or copying, the operation panel displays a list of all jobs, showing you at a glance the jobs in progress and the position of your job in the queue. And, with a few quick touches of the LCD screen, the Priority Printing function lets you easily change the job queue order or delete jobs that are no longer needed, without having to wait for the other jobs to finish.

Job Status Screen

Saddle stitch finishing

AR-M420U/M312U
SPECIFICATIONS
General Type Engine speed Paper size Paper capacity Warm-up time First copy time*1 Memory Power requirements Power consumption (max.) Dimensions (W x D x H)*2 Weight*2 Copier Original paper size Continuous copy Resolution Gradation Zoom range Preset copy ratios Features*4
(tentative)

Digital Laser Copier/Printer

Printer Console Max. 42/31 cpm/ppm (A4, 8 1/2" x 11") Max. A3 (11" x 17"), min. A5R (5 1/2" x 8 1/2R") Standard: 500 sheets, max. 1,100 sheets Approx. 80 sec. 4.6/5.3 sec. Standard 64MB, max. 320MB Rated local AC voltage 10%, 50/60 Hz 1.85 kW (220 to 240V), 1.44 kW (100 to 127V) 826 x 665 x 1,127 mm (32 33/64" x 26 11/64" x 44 23/64") Approx. 95 kg (209.5 lbs) Resolution Interface Supported OS 600 dpi, 1200 dpi equivalent (with smoothing) IEEE 1284 parallel port Windows NT 4.0 (Service Pack 5 or later), Windows 2000 Server/Professional, Windows XP Professional/Home Edition, Windows 95/98/Me PCL 6/5e 45 outline fonts for PCL RIP Once/Print Many, duplex print, pamphlet style, binding edge, N-up (2/4/6/8), paper/output tray selection, cover/transparency insertion, fit to page, watermarks, offset output, form overlay, copy/print auditing (100 accounts total)

PDL emulation Available fonts Features*3*4

Max. A3 (11" x 17") Max. 999 copies Write: 600 x 600 dpi 2 levels 25% to 400% (25% to 200% using DSPF) in 1% increments AB: 8 ratios (4R/4E), inch: 6 ratios (3R/3E) Auto paper selection, auto magnification selection, paper type selection, auto tray switching, rotation copy, 2-sided copy orientation change, reserved copy, electronic sorting, copy/print auditing (100 accounts total), margin shift, edge/centre erase, dual page copy, multi-shot (4-in-1, 2-in-1), pamphlet copy, job build, duplex copy, job programme, toner save mode, pre-heat/auto power shut-off modes

*1: When using document glass and feeding A4 (8 1/2" x 11") portrait sheets from top paper tray. *2: Dimensions and weight include AR-EF6, AR-RK2, and AR-D29. *3: Some features are not available according to the printer driver used. *4: Some features require option(s).

1,127 mm

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665 mm

635 mm* 1 1,546 mm* 2

590 mm

321 mm

Shown with options.

*1: 753 mm with tray extended. *2: Max. 1,664 mm according to condition *1.

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION
AR-EF5 AR-TE3
Exit Tray

AR-EF6
or Scanner Module with DSPF

AR-DU4
Duplex Module with Bypass Tray

Scanner Module with Document Cover

AR-TE4
Upper Exit Tray Expansion

or or

AR-TE5*2
Right Upper Exit Tray
or

AR-FN7*1
Saddle Stitch Finisher

AR-DU3
Duplex Module

or

AR-MS1*1
Mail Bin Stacker

AR-RK2
Scanner Rack

BASE UNIT
AR-PF1
Barcode Font Kit

or

AR-PN1A/B/C/D
Punch Module

AR-D29
Stand with Multi-Purpose Drawer

AR-FN6*1
Finisher

AR-DC1
Power Supply Unit

Required for minimum system configuration

*1: Requires the AR-DC1. *2: Consult your local Sharp dealer for availability.

Some options may not be available in some areas.

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