Introduction; Main Features - Sharp AR-C172M Operation Manual

INTRODUCTION

To gain the maximum benefits in using this product, it is recommended that the user read this manual to become
familiar with all the features and functions of the basic product and the precautionary information contained in the
manual.
This product is a high speed Digital full colour copier/printer that can be expanded to become multifunctional through
the installation of optional peripheral devices. The product can be extended to include printer, network scanning or
network printing capabilities. This manual describes the basic use of the product as a copier and does not contain
information on using any of the optional peripheral devices. Separate operation manuals are included with each of
the optional peripheral devices. Refer to these manuals for their operation.
Original and paper sizes
This machine allows use of standard sizes in both the AB and inch systems.
These are shown in the tables below.
Sizes in the AB system
A3
B4
A4
B5
A5
The meaning of "R" in original and paper size indications
Some original and paper sizes can be placed in either the portrait or landscape orientations. To differentiate between
landscape and portrait, the landscape orientation size indication will contain an "R". These are indicated as A4R,
B5R, 8-1/2" x 11"R, 5-1/2" x 8-1/2"R, etc. Sizes that can be placed only in the landscape orientation (A3, B4, 11" x
17", 8-1/2" x 14", 8-1/2" x 13") do not contain the "R" in their size indication.
Size indication with "R"

MAIN FEATURES

Full-colour copies with vivid colours based on digital technology
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Photos, colour text, and other originals are scanned by full-colour CCD sensors, and the acquired image
information is output in vivid full colour at a resolution of 600 dpi using digital image processing technology.
The machine can also be used as a full-colour network printer, and a network scanner function can further be
added as an option.
2 A range of optional units to enhance productivity
A range of optional equipment is available to enhance productivity, such as duplex units for producing two-sided
output, additional paper feed units to increase the number of available paper sizes and paper capacity, and
paper output units that are capable of stapling and saddle stitch binding.
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Landscape orientation
Sizes in the inch system
11" x 17" (LEDGER)
8-1/2" x 14" (LEGAL)
8-1/2" x 13" (FOOLSCAP)
8-1/2" x 11" (LETTER)
7-1/4" x 10-1/2" (EXECUTIVE)
5-1/2" x 8-1/2" (INVOICE)
Size indication without "R"
Portrait orientation