Manufacture Discontinued (2003)
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AR-201

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AR-201 Copier Specifications
Based on the AR-163, the 20 page-per-minute AR-201 is a robust, mid-volume, digital copier offering 10 MB standard memory, offset stocking capability, and scan-once-print-many memory management. Designed to grow with your companies needs, the AR-201 comes standard with a 600-sheet paper supply including a 100-sheet bypass tray. With ledger size scanning and copying capabilities, the AR-201 has the features most needed by busy, mid-volume office environments.

The AR-201 is also a versatile machine offering a variety of flexible upgrades that can accommodate your businesses changing needs. As usage requirements increases, you can add an optional 250-sheet paper supply, 500-sheet paper supply, automatic document feeder. If faxing is also a requirement, you can add the optional Super G3 fax kit, which offers 185 auto dial registers, broadcasting to 200 destinations, document memory back-up, and more. If PC printing is important, you can add the optional PCL5e/6 print controller, and id networking connectivity is desired, and internal network card is also available.

Key Features
• 600 Sheet paper Supply expandable to 1100
• 11"x17" copying and printing capability
• 100 Sheet Bypass tray
• Offset stacking
• Auto image rotation
• Photo mode
• Job Programs
• 600 DPI copy resolution
• 50-200% Zoom capability
• 33.6 KBSP fax option with 2MB memory
• Optional single pass document feeder
• PCL5e/6 print option
• Optional Postscript level II kit
• Optional internal print server card for networking
• Economical supplies - 610g toner cartridge yields 13k

Quick Specs
• 20ppm engine speed
• 30,000 pages per month recommended monthly volume
• First copy time is 7.2 seconds
• 10 MB copier memory expands to 122MB
• Optional 250 sheet paper tray (AR-DE5)
• Optional 500 (2x250) sheet paper tray (AR-DR6)
• Optional 30 page document feeder (AR-SP2)
• Optional PCL5e/6 printing system (AR-PB8)
• Optional PS2 kit (AR-PS1)
• Optional Network interface (AR-NC3D)
• Optional Super G3 fax kit (AR-FX2)
• Optional electronic sort kit (AR-EB3)
Full Specifications

AR-201 Vs The Competition
Canon Imagerunner 200L Ricoh Aficio 1018
• Bypass tray only holds 50 sheets
• No copier memory
• Standard fax memory is only 1MB
• No flash memory back-up for fax function
• Toner cartridge yields only 9.6k @ 5%
• Recommended monthly volume is only 15k
• Engine speed is only 18ppm
• Maximum copier memory is only 48MB
• No margin shift
• No offset stacking
• Only 130 fax broadcasting locations
• No flash memory beck-up for fax function
• 205g toner cartridge yields only 9k @ 6%
Kyocera Mita 1810 Toshiba E Studio 20
• No fax option
• Engine speed is only 18ppm
• Bypass tray only holds 50 sheets
• No offset stacking
• 205g toner yields only 4.3k @ 6%
• Only 550 sheet maximum paper capacity
• Warm up time is 70 seconds
• 100-sheet bypass tray is optional
• No offset stacking
• No flash memory back-up for fax function
• Only 99 fax broadcasting locations
• Toner cartridge yield is only 7.5k @ 6%
Minolta Dialta DI-181  
• Recommended monthly volume is only 20,000
• Engine speed is only 18ppm
• Bypass tray only holds 50 sheets
• Maximum copier memory is only 24MB
• No offset stacking
• Electronic sorting not available
 
*Competitive specifications are based on Buyers Lab Spring 2001 Multifunction Guide and/or manufacture website.

AR-201 Specification - Copier, Printer, Fax, & Consumables
AR-201 Copier Specifications
Type Digital copying machine, desktop
Copy System Dry, electrostatic
Originals Sheets and Bound Documents
Original Size Maximum 11" x 17"
Copy Size Maximum 11" x 17";
Minimum 5-1/2" x 8-1/2"
Copying Speed 20 copies per minute (8-1/2" x 11");
16 copies per minute (8-1/2" x 11");
12 copies per minute (8-1/2" x 14");
10 copies per minute (11" x 17")
Monthly Volume (Max) 25k
Print Speed 16 pages per minute
Continuous Copy Maximum 99 Copies
First Copy Time Approximately 7.2 seconds
Warm-up Time Approximately 30 seconds
Copy Ratio Variable (50-200%) by 1% and Nine Presets
Exposure System Moving optics (stationary top) with automatic exposure
Copy Paper Feed 2 paper trays with auto paper feed (500 sheets);
1 manual feed tray with 100 sheet auto-feed
Finishing System Stacking
Jog Sorting Yes; 1 inch displacement
Multi-Copy System Scan Once; Print Many
Fusing System Heat Rollers
Developer System Magnetic Brush Development
Light Source Xenon Lamp
Resolution Scan: 400dpi/Output 600dpi
Gradation Scan 256 levels/Output 2 levels (Normal/Photo)
Power Supply 120V, 60Hz, 15 amperes
Power Consumption 1.5 Kw Maximum
Dimensions 23-15/64"(w) 20-29/32"(d) 18-25/64"(h)
Weight Approximately 69.9 pounds
 AR-201 Consumables
AR-201MT Toner 13,000 yield (Required) Order Here
AR-201MD Developer 25,000 yield (Required) Order Here
AR-201DR Drum 25,000 yield (Included)
 AR-201 Optional Equipment
AR-VR1 Platten Cover
AR-SP2 Single Pass Feeder
AR-DE5 250 Sheet Feeder
AR-DE6 500 Sheet Feeder
AR-TR2 Job Separator Tray
AR-EB3 Electronic Sort Kit 16MB
AR-PB8 Print Expansion Kit (PCL6e)
AR-PS1 PostScript2 Chip
AR-FX2 Fax Expansion Kit
AR-PA1 LCD Control Panel (Use with AR-PB8/AR-FX2)
AR-NC3D Ethernet Expansion Kit
 AR-201 Printing Specifications (AR-PB8)
Printer Expansion AR-PB8 Print Expansion Kit (PCL6e);
AR-PS1 PostScript2 Chip;
AR-NC3D Ethernet Expansion Kit (10/100)
Resolution 1200dpi equivalent with smoothing (600 x 300)
Interface Parallel/Ethernet
Page Description PCL6; Postscript L2 with AR-PS1
Print Driver Windows 3.1/95/98/NT;
Macintosh
Resident Fonts 45 Outline for PCL6;
35 for PostScript with AR-PS1
Memory (MIN/MAX) 8MB-136MB
Memory Expansion 2 PC DIMM Slots
 AR-201 Fax Specifications (AR-FX2)
Fax Expansion AR-FX2 Fax Expansion Kit
Modem Super G3 (33.6)
Speed 3 second transmission speed
Feeder 30 Page Auto Feeder (with AR-SP2)
Dialing 35 Rapid;
35 Group;
150 Speed;
5 Program
Broadcasting 200 Locations
Paper 250 Sheet Expandable to 750 Sheets
Contrast 256 Halftone Levels
Memory 2MB Standard (Expandable to 10MB);
Memory Receive and Transmit;
Flash Memory
Other Auto Book Fax; Automatic Reduction; Out of Paper Reception
Specifications subject to change without notice. Glossary of Copier Terms
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