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manufacture discontinued (2002)
Digital
AR-156

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AR-156 Copier Specifications
Based on the AR-151, the AR-156 is a durable, compact digital copier offering standard duplex scanning and duplex copying capabilities. Designed for busy, small to medium size office environments, the AR-156 makes copying two sided documents quick and effortless. Additionally, the AR-156 offers high-end features such as scan-once-print-many memory management, high quality digital output, and economical cost of operation, all at a modest price.

The AR-156 is also a versatile machine that can grow with you business's needs. When usage demands increase, an optional 250 sheet paper tray can be added. With the economical host-based printing kit, the AR-156 becomes a convenient high-resolution laser printer that can be shared by several users. If performance printing is important, the optional PCL5e/6 printing kit, which provides the processing power to paginate complex print jobs, freeing yo your computer for other tasks. An external third-party print server can be added if network connectivity is desired. The AR-156 received "Better Buys for Business" prestigious Edit Choice Award for 2001.

Key Features
• High resolution 600 DPI output
• 15 page per minute engine speed
• Scan-once-print-many
• 250 Sheet paper supply expandable to 550
• 50 Sheet Bypass tray
• 50-200% Zoom capability
• Photo mode
• No Warm-up time
• 30 sheet reversing document feeder
• Automatic, trayless duplexing
• Host-baed or PCL5e/6 print options
• Network connectivity with PCL5e/6 kit and optional 3rd party print server
• PC support with both Parallel & USB
• Economical supplies - 225g toner cartridge yields 6.5k

Quick Specs
• Recommended monthly volume is 15,000 pages
• First copy time is 9.6 seconds
• Maximum original size is 10"x14"
• Maximum output size is 8.5"x14"
• 6 MB standard copier memory
• Standard 30 sheet reversing document feeder (RSPF)
• Optional 250 sheet paper tray (AR-DE9)
• Optional PCL5e/6 printing kit (AR-PB9)
• Optional Host-based printing kit (AR-PG1)
Full Specifications

AR-156 Vs The Competition
Minolta Dialta 151 Panasonic DP-150PA
• Recommended monthly volumes is only 10k
• Warm up time is 30 seconds
• Bypass tray holds 1 sheet
• Single pass document feeder is optional
• No duplex capability
• Optional printer does not have USB
• Drum/developer only lasts 7k prints
• Warm up time is 20 seconds
• Original size does not support 10"x14"
• No duplex capabilities
• Optional printer kit does not offer PCL5e/6
• Toner cartridge yield is only 5k
Kyocera Mita 1510 Xerox Workcentre Pro 215
• Original size does not support 10"x14"
• Warm up time is 30 seconds
• Document feeder only holds 1 sheet
• No duplexing capabilities
• Scan-once-print-many feature requires optional memory
• Optional printing kit does not have USB
• Warm up time is 23 seconds
• Standard memory is only 4 MB
• No duplex scanning
• Optional printing kit does not have USB
Panasonic DO-150A  
• Warm up time is 30 seconds
• Original size does not support 10"x14"
• No duplexing capability
• No PC printing available
• Toner cartridge yield on only 5k
 
*Competitive specifications are based on Buyers Lab Spring 2001 Multifunction Guide and/or manufacture website.

AR-156 Specification - Copier, Printer, Fax, & Consumables
AR-156 Copier Specifications
Engine Speed 15 ppm
Paper Handling 3-1/2" x 5-1/2" to 8-1/5" x 14"
Original Size Max 10"x14"
Monthly Volume (Max) 15k
Sacn Once Print Many Yes
Memory 6MB (1-Page Memory Buffer)
Output Resolution 600 dpi
First Copy Time 9.6 seconds
Reduction/Enlargement 50%-200% (3 Reduction/2 Enlargement Pre-sets)
Multicopy Capability 99 pages
Exposure Settings 5-Step Exposure Settings/Photo Mode
Toner Save Mode Yes
Paper Capacity Standard 250 sheets (Expandable to 500 with AR-DE9)
Duplexing Yes
Auto Document Feeder Standard 30 sheets
Energy Star Compliant Yes
Wingless Design Yes, all trays internal
 AR-156 Consumables
AR-152NT Toner 6,500 yield (Required)
AR-152ND Developer 25,000 yield (Required)
AR-152DR Drum 25,000 yield (Included)
 AR-156 Optional Equipment
AR-PG1 GDI printer interface
AR-DE9 250 sheet cassette
AR-PB9 PCL printer interface
 AR-156 Optioanl GDI Print Board Specifications (AR-PG1)
PDL Sleek Type GDI
Resolution 600dpi/300dpi
Interface IEEE 1284 Parallel Port & USB Port (1)
Plug and Play Yes
Print Drivers Windows3.1x, Windows95/98, Windows NT4.0
 AR-156 Optional Facsimile Expansion Kit Specifications (AR-FX3)
Modem Speed 14,400 bps with auto. fallback
Transmission time Approx. 6 seconds
Memory size 2MB (approx. 120 pages)
Book Fax Yes
Autodialing 20 Rapid Dials; 100 Speed Dials
Compression MH, MR, MMR
Resolution Standard - 100 lines/inch; Fine/Halftone - 200 lines/inch; Super fine - 400 lines/inch
Reception modes Auto/Manual
Group Dialing 20 groups
Serial Broadcasting 50 Stations
Remote Diagnostics F.A.S.T
Specifications subject to change without notice. Glossary of Copier Terms
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