Sharp AL-1217D Digital Copier

Sharp AL-1217D Digital Copier

Making a good impression with professional-looking documents is now easier than ever. Integrating advanced digital functions into an ultra compact design the AL-1217D brings superb copying quality to your small office.

With it’s convenient laser printing, double sided copying and printing and full-colour scanning the AL-1217D is a completely versatile solution for any business.

Key Features
· Digital Automatic Exposure Control ensures optimum copy quality
· 250 sheet paper tray and single bypass feeder
· Wide zoom range from 25 to 400% with 5 preset ratios
· Dual PC interface: USB 1.1 and IEEE 1284
· Space-saving interior document tray
· Energy-efficient operation with Pre-Heat and Auto Power Shut-off modes
· Cost-efficient Toner Save mode

• 12cpm copy speed High quality 600dpi laser output
• Double Sided Printing and Copying Scan Once/Print Many (SOPM) function for enhanced productivity from single originals
• Zoom Function with Reduction/Enlargement from 25%-400% Digital Automatic/Manual Exposure control for superior copying of both text and photos
• 12ppm print speed Full colour scanning via USB
• Sharpdesk desktop management software included 250 sheet Front Loading Paper Tray and bypass feeder

Speedy Copying with SOPM
The AL-1217D’s Scan Once/Print Many (SOPM) function stores a scanned original into memory to quickly produce up to 99 sets of documents at a continuous copy rate of 12 cpm*. Plus its quick first copy time of just 9.6 seconds saves valuable time when performing multiple short-run jobs.
*Based on A4 or smaller documents using the same size copy mode.

High Performance Laser Printing
Featuring a built-in PC interface, the AL-1217D can print from computers running popular Windows® operating systems at a rapid 12 ppm (max.). A number of convenient printing functions are also available.

600 dpi Printing Resolution
The AL-1217D uses a high-performance 600 dpi digital laser printing engine to produce ultra clear printouts and copies. This high printing resolution ensures that all details of the original document, including fine text, charts, and even photographs, come out clear and legible.

Efficient Duplex Copying and Printing
The AL-1217D comes standard with a single-pass duplex module that provides fast and reliable duplex copying and printing, effectively reducing paper costs as well as saving filing space.

Full-Colour Scanning with Bundled Software
The AL-1217D also works as a full-colour scanner, complete with powerful utility software. Button Manager lets you scan documents directly into applications on your PC. Up to six pre-registered applications are available, including Sharpdesk™, e-mail, PC-fax, OCR, Microsoft® Word and a different application of your choice. Operation is quick and easy – simply press the Scan button, select an application from the scan menu and press Start! Sharpdesk™desktop document management software allows you to easily browse through, edit, sort and file your scanned documents.

Main Features
GENERAL
· Type Desktop
· Paper size Max. A4, Min. A6
· Paper capacity 250 sheets (250 sheet paper tray, single bypass feeder)
· First copy time*1 9.6 seconds (Normal mode) 25.0 seconds (Pre-Heat mode)
· 40.0 seconds (Auto Power Shut-off mode)
· Warm-up time*1 0 seconds
· Power requirements Rated local AC voltage ±10%, 50/60 Hz
· Power consumption Max. 1.0 kW
· Dimensions (W x D x H) 518 x 462.5 x 295.6 mm
· Duplex Copying and Printing
· Weight Approx. 16 kg (35.2 lbs.) without toner cartridge

COPIER
· Copy speed 12 cpm (A4 size)
· Original size Max. A4
· Continuous copy Max. 99 copies
· Resolution Scan: AE/Manual: 600 x 300 dpi (default)*2
· Photo: 600 x 600 dpi
· Print: 600 dpi
· Zoom range From 25 to 400%
· Fixed copy ratios 25, 70, 86, 100, 141, 400% in the metric system

GDI PRINTER
· Printer speed Max. 12 ppm (A4 size) for both IEEE 1284 and USB 1.1 connections
· Memory 8 MB
· Resolution 600 dpi
· Interface USB 1.1 x 1, IEEE 1284 bi-directional x 1
· Supported OS Windows NT® 4.0 (Workstation SP), Windows® 2000 (Professional),
· Windows® XP (Home/Professional), Windows® 95/98/Me

COLOUR SCANNER
· Resolution 600 x 1,200 dpi (setting range: 50 to 9,600 dpi*3)
· Colour depth 24 bits (8 bits per RGB colour)
· Scan speed Max. 2.88 ms/line
· Protocol TWAIN, WIA (Windows XP), STI
· Interface USB 1.1
· Supported OS Windows 98/Me, Windows XP, Windows 2000
· Scanner utilities Button Manager, Sharpdesk™
· *1 At rated voltage, 20°C (68°F), 65% RH.
· *2 Can be changed to 600 x 600 dpi by user.
· *3 Resolutions higher than 600 dpi are interpolated. Sharpdesk™ screen

Consumables:
Sharp AL-110DC Developer/Toner cartridge