CHAPTER 1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION
[1] Specifications
• GENERAL
Automatic dialing
Rapid Key Dialing: 20 numbers
Speed Dialing: 100 numbers
Memory size*
4 MB (approx. 300 pages)
Modem speed
33,600 bps (max.)
Automatic fallback to lower speeds.
Transmission time*
Approx. 3 seconds
Toner cartridge yield
Initial starter cartridge (included with
(4% page coverage, letter paper)
fax machine): Approx. 1,875 pages
Replacement cartridge (FO-29ND):
Approx. 3,750 pages
Drum cartridge yield
Initial starter cartridge (included with
fax machine): 20,000 pages (avg.)
Replacement cartridge (FO-29DR):
20,000 pages (avg.)
Scanning resolution
Fax/copy:
Horizontal: 203 pels/inch (8 pels/mm)
Vertical:
PC: Enhanced 600 dpi
Automatic document
20 pages max. (20-lb. letter paper)
feeder
Halftone (grayscale)
64 levels (PC scan: 256 levels)
Paper tray capacity
200 sheets (20-lb. letter paper)
Compression scheme
MMR, MR, MH, Sharp (H2)
Applicable telephone line
Public switched telephone network
Compatibility
ITU-T (CCITT) G3 mode
Printing resolution
Horizontal: 406 lines/inch (16 lines/mm)
Vertical: 391 lines/inch (15.4 lines/mm)
PC Printing: 600 dpi (enhanced 1,800 dpi)
Input document size
Automatic feeding:
Width: 5.8 to 8.5" (148 to 216mm)
Length: 5.5 to 11" (140 to 279mm)
Manual feeding:
Width: 5.8 to 8.5" (148 to 216mm)
Length:5.5 to 39.4" mm (140 to 1,000mm)
As a part of our policy of continuous improvement, SHARP reserves the right to make design and specification changes for product
improvement without prior notice. The performance specifications figures indicated are nominal values of production units. There may be some
deviations from these values in individual units.
Standard: 98 lines/inch (3.85 lines/mm)
Fine /Halftone: 196 lines/inch
(7.7 lines/mm)
Super fine: 391 lines/inch
(15.4 lines/mm)
Effective Scanning width
Effective Printing width
Reception modes
Scanning speed
Full Dual Access
Copy function
Power requirements
Operating temperature
Humidity
Power consumption
Dimensions
Weight
* Based on ITU-T Test Chart #1 at standard resolution in Sharp special
mode, excluding time for protocol signals (i.e., ITU-T phase C time
only).
Important:
• This facsimile machine is not designed for use on a line which has call
waiting, call forwarding, or certain other special services offered by
your telephone company. If you attempt to use the fax machine in
conjunction with any of these services, you may experience errors
during transmission and reception of facsimile messages.
• This facsimile machine is not compatible with digital telephone sys-
tems.
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FO-2970MU
8.3" (210 mm) max.
8.0" (208 mm) max.
Fax/Tel/A.M.
8 ppm (letter paper)
Yes
Single/Multi/Sort (99 copies/page)
120 V AC, 60 Hz
50 - 86 F (10 - 30 C)
20 to 85% RH
Standby: 8.1 W
Maximum: 650 W
Width: 15.2" (386 mm)
Depth: 15.7" (398 mm)
Height: 6.7" (169 mm)
Approx. 13.8 lbs. (6.3kg)