Sharp AR-M355N, AR-M455N Service Manual. Parts Catalog

SERVICE MANUAL

CODE: 00ZARM455NA1E

DIGITAL MULTIFUNCTIONAL SYSTEM

AR-M355N

MODEL

CONTENTS

[1] GENERAL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

[2] CONFIGURATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

[3] SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

[4] CONSUMABLE PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

[5] EXTERNAL VIEWS AND INTERNAL STRUCTURES . . . . . . . . . . 5-1

[6] UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

[7] MAINTENANCE AND DETAILS OF EACH SECTION. . . . . . . . . . 7-1

[8] ADJUSTMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1

[9] SIMULATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1

AR-M455N

[10] MACHINE OPERATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1

[11] TROUBLE CODES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-1

[12] ROM VERSION-UP METHOD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1

[13] ELECTRICAL SECTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-1

Parts marked with “ ” are important for maintaining the safety of the set. Be sure to replace these parts with specified ones for maintaining the safety and performance of the set.

This document has been published to be used

SHARP CORPORATION

for after sales service only. The contents are subject to change without notice.

CAUTION

Cautions on laser

Wave length

Pulse times

Output power

North America:

Europe:

785 nm

+10 nm

−15 nm

35 cpm model: (6.2 µs ± 6.2 ns)/7 mm 45 cpm model: (4.8 µs ± 4.8 ns)/7 mm

0.2 mW - 0.4 mW

At the production line, the output power of the scanner unit is adjusted to 0.4 MILLIWATT PLUS 8 % and is maintained constant by the operation of the Automatic Power Control (APC).

Caution

This product contains a low power laser device. To ensure safety do not remove any cover or attempt to gain access to the inside of the product. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel.

For North America:

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

This Digital Equipment is rated Class 1 and complies with 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11 of the CDRH standards. This means that the equipment does not produce hazardous laser radiation. For your safety, observe the precautions below.

●

Do not remove the cabinet, operation panel or any other covers.

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The equipment's exterior covers contain several safety interlock switches. Do not bypass any safety interlock by inserting wedges or other items into switch slots.

Caution

Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCKS DEFEATED. AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM.

Laserstrahl

CAUTION

UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG WENN ABDECKUNG GEÖFFNET UND SICHERHEITSVERRIEGELUNG ÜBERERÜCKT. NICHT DEM STRAHL AUSSETZEN.

VORSICHT

USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING VED ÅBNING, NÅR SIKKERHEDSAFBRYDERE ER UDE AF FUNKTION. UNDGÅ UDSAETTELSE FOR STRÅLNING.

ADVARSEL

USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING NÅR DEKSEL ÅPNES OG SIKKERHEDSLÅS BRYTES. UNNGÅ EKSPONERING FOR STRÅLEN.

ADVERSEL

OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DENNA DEL ÄR ÖPPNAD OCH SPÄRRAR ÄR URKOPPLADE. STRÅLEN ÄR FARLIG. BETRAKTA EJ STRÅLEN.

VARNING

AVATTAESSA JA SUOJALUKITUS OHITETTAESSA OLET ALTTIINA NÄKYMÄTÖNTÄ LASERSÄTEILYLLE. ÄLÄ KATSO SÄTEESEEN.

VARO !

CLASS 1

LASER PRODUCT

LASER KLASSE 1

For Europe:

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

LASER KLASSE 1

LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE

KLASS 1 LASERAPPARAT

CAUTION

INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN INTERLOCKS DEFEATED. AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM.

VORSICHT

UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG WENN ABDECKUNG GEÖFFNET UND SICHERHEITSVERRIEGELUNG ÜBERBRÜCKT. NICHT DEM STRAHL AUSSETZEN.

ADVARSEL

USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING VED ÅBNING, NÅR SIKKERHEDSBRYDERE ER UDE AF FUNKTION. UNDGÅ UDSAETTELSE FOR STRÅLNING.

VAROITUS!

LAITTEEN KÄYTTÄMINEN MUULLA KUIN TÄSSÄ KÄYTTÖOHJEESSA MAINITULLA TAVALLA SAATTAA ALTISTAA KÄYTTÄJÄN TURVALLISUUSLUOKAN 1 YLITTÄVÄLLE NÄKYMÄTTÖMÄLLE LASERSÄTEILYLLE.

VARNING

OM APPARATEN ANVÄNDS PÅ ANNAT SÄTT ÄN I DENNA BRUKSANVISNING SPECIFICERATS, KAN ANVÄNDAREN UTSÄTTAS FÖR OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING, SOM ÖVERSKRIDER GRÄNSEN FÖR LASERKLASS 1.

CONTENTS

[1] GENERAL

1. Note for servicing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1

A. Cautions for servicing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1

[2] CONFIGURATION

1. System configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1

A. Basic system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1

B. Option lineup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2

C. List of combination of peripheral devices . . . . . . .2-4

[3] SPECIFICATIONS

1. Basic Specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1

A. Base Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1

B. Document Feeding Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2

C. Output Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2

2. Specific Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2

A. Printer Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2

B. Image send function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-5

C. Copy function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-7

3. B/W Scanner Module (DSPF). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-8

4. Rack for Scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-9

[4] CONSUMABLE PARTS

1. Supply system table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1

A. USA/Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1

2. Maintenance parts list. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1

A. USA/Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1

3. Production number identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-2

A. Drum cartridge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-2

B. Toner cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-2

C. Developer cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-2

4. Environmental conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-2

A. Operating conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-2

B. Storage conditions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-2

[5] EXTERNAL VIEWS AND INTERNAL STRUCTURES

1. Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-1

2. Interior. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-2

3. Operation panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-3

4. Job status screen (common to print, copy, fax,

network scan and Internet fax) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-4

5. Cross sectional view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-5

A. Scanner unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-5

B. Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-5

6. Switch, Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6

A. Scanner unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6

B. Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6

7. PWB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-7

A. Scanner unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-7

B. Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-7

8. Motor, Clutch, Solenoid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-8

A. Scanner unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-8

B. Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-8

[6] UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION

1. Installing procedure flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

2. Note for installation place . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2

3. Unpacking procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2

4. Machine installing procedure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3

A. Remove the locking tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3

B. Setting related to process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3

C. Toner cartridge settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3

D. Setting related to fusing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4

E. Paper setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4

5. Automatic developer adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5

6. Print test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5

7. Attach the document scanning label . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5

8. Adjuster installation and adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5

9. Using the transport handle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5

[7] MAINTENANCE AND DETAILS OF EACH SECTION

[Maintenance System Table] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1

1. Engine section. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1

2. Scanner / DSPF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2

3. Peripheral devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3

[DETAILS OF EACH SECTION]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4

1. Process section. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4

[OPC drum section]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6

[Transfer section]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-11

[Developing section] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-16

2. Fusing section. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-21

3. Paper feed section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-26

4. Transport section/Paper exit reverse section . . . . . 7-33

5. Laser scanner section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-43

6. Scanner section. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-46

7. DSPF section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-54

8. Operation panel section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-62

9. Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-66

10. Drive section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-67

11. Power section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-69

12. PWB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-72

13. Fan motor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-74

[8] ADJUSTMENTS

1. Process section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-1

A. Doctor gap adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-1

B. MG roller main pole position adjustment . . . . . . . .8-1

C. High voltage output adjustment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-2

2. Image check, adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-3

A. Adjustments on the engine side . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-3

B. Adjustment on the scanner side . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-6

3. Scanner section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-10

A. OC scan distortion adjustment

(MB-B rail height adjustment) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-10

B. Vertical image distortion balance adjustment

(Copy lamp unit installing position

adjustment) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-11

C. Vertical image distortion balance adjustment

(No. 2/3 mirror base unit installing and

position adjustment) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-11

D. Vertical (sub scanning direction)

distortion adjustment [Winding pulley position

adjustment] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-11

E. Height adjustment of original detection light

emitting unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-12

F. Original size detection photo sensor check. . . . .8-12

G. Original size detection photo sensor

adjustment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-12

H. Image density adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-13

I. DSPF width detection adjustment. . . . . . . . . . . .8-17

[9] SIMULATION

1. Outline and purpose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-1

2. Code-type simulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-1

A. Operating procedures and operations . . . . . . . . . .9-1

B. Simulation list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-3

C. Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-7

3. Other related items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-86

[10] MACHINE OPERATION

1. Acceptable originals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-1

A. Size and weight of acceptable originals . . . . . . .10-1

B. Total number of originals that can be set

in the document feeder tray. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-1

2. Standard original placement orientations . . . . . . . . .10-1

3. Automatic copy image rotation -

rotation copying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-1

4. Specifications of paper trays. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-2

A. Applicable plain paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-2

B. Applicable special paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-3

5. Printing onto envelopes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-3

A. Fusing unit pressure adjusting levers . . . . . . . . .10-3

[11] TROUBLE CODES

1. General. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-1

2. Trouble codes list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-1

3. Details of trouble codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-3

4. Other related items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-14

[12] ROM VERSION-UP METHOD

1. General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1

2. Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1

3. Flash ROM update procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1

A. Preliminary arrangement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1

B. Update procedure 1 (Writing with each ROM

inserted to the specified slot) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-2

C. Update procedures 2 (Writing to each ROM

by use of CN6 of the controller PWB) . . . . . . . . 12-2

D. In case of “Result: NG” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-3

E. Turning off the power during update . . . . . . . . . 12-3

F. Update window display in normal booting . . . . . 12-3

G. Update process flow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-3

[13] ELECTRICAL SECTION

1. Block diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-1

2. Actual wiring chart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-2

3. Signal name list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-19

[1] GENERAL

1. Note for servicing

Pictogram

This Service Manual uses some pictographs to assure safe operation.

Please understand the meanings of pictographs before servicing. CAUTION: If this CAUTION is ignored, an injury or damage to

A. Cautions for servicing

1) Do not touch the photoconductive drum. Scratches or

2) The fusing unit is extremely hot. Exercise care in this area.

3) Do not look directly at the light source of the scanner module.

4) Five adjusters are provided on all optional stand/paper drawer

property could occur.

smudges on the drum will cause dirty printouts.

Fusing unit

Doing so may damage your eyes.

units. These adjusters should be lowered until they contact the floor.

Adjuster

Lock

5) Do not make any modifications to this machine. Doing so may result in personal injury or damage to the machine.

6) Since this machine is heavy, it is recommended that it be moved by more than one person to prevent injury.

7) When connecting this machine to a computer, be sure to first turn both the computer and the machine off.

8) Do not print anything which is prohibited from printing by law. The following items are normally prohibited from printing by national law. Other items may be prohibited by local law.

• Money

• Stamps

• Bonds

• Stocks

• Bank drafts

• Checks

• Passports

• Driver's licenses

9) Do not throw toner or a toner cartridge into fire. Toner may be spattered, causing a burn.

10) Store toner or toner cartridges in a hard-to-reach place for children.

Release

AR-M355N/M455N GENERAL 1 - 1

[2] CONFIGURATION

1. System configuration

A. Basic system

AR-M355N/M455N

(Copier/Network printer model)

Necessary options

• Any one of the stand/MPD & 2000 sheet paper drawer (ARD28), the stand/3 x 500 sheet paper drawer (AR-D27), or the multi purpose drawer (AR-MU2)*

• Any one of the upper exit tray extension (AR-TE4), the finisher (AR-FN6), the mail-bin stacker (AR-MS1), or the right upper exit tray (AR-TE5)

•AR-EF3

• AR-RK2

* To install the AR-MU2, the exclusive-use desk is required.

AR-M355N/M455N CONFIGURATION 2 - 1

B. Option lineup

For combinations of options, refer to "C. List of combination of peripheral devices" described later.

(1) Major options

10. Finisher

(AR-FN6)

6. Exit tray (AR-TE3)

9. Saddle stitch finisher (AR-FN7)

7. Duplex module/bypass tray (AR-DU4)

4. Upper exit tray (AR-TE4)

8. Duplex module (AR-DU3)

12. Fax expansion kit (AR-FX12)

5. Right upper exit tray (AR-TE5)

11. Mail-bin stacker (AR-MS1)

2. Stand/3 x 500 sheet paper drawer (AR-D27)

3. Multi purpose drawer (AR-MU2)

1. Stand/MPD & 2000 sheet paper drawer (AR-D28)

AR-M355N/M455N CONFIGURATION 2 - 2

No. Option name Installing conditions

1 Stand/MPD & 2000 sheet paper drawer AR-D28 • Simultaneous installation with the large capacity paper feed 2 Stand/3 x 500 sheet paper drawer AR-D27

3 Multi purpose drawer AR-MU2 4 Upper exit tray extension AR-TE4 • Required when the finisher (AR-FN6) or the mail-bin stacker

5 Right upper exit tray AR-TE5 6 Exit tray AR-TE3 • Required when the duplex module (AR-DU3) is installed and

7 Duplex module/bypass tray AR-DU4 • Any one of the multi purpose drawer (AR-MU2), the stand/3 x 8 Duplex module AR-DU3

9 Saddle stitch finisher AR-FN7 • Simultaneous installation with the finisher (AR-FN6) is

10 Finisher AR-FN6 • Simultaneous installation with the saddle finisher (AR-FN7) is

11 Mail-bin stacker AR-MS1 • Any one of the multi paper drawer (AR-MU2), the stand/3 x

12 Fax expansion kit AR-FX12 • The stand/3 x 500 sheet paper drawer (AR-D27), or the

desk (AR-D28) or the 3-stage paper feed desk (AR-D27) is inhibited.

(AR-MS1) is not installed.

the saddle stitch finisher (AR-FN7) is not installed.

500 sheet paper drawer (AR-D27), or the stand/MPD & 2000 sheet paper drawer (AR-D28) is required.

• The duplex module/bypass tray (AR-DU4) cannot be installed with the exit tray (AR-TE3) or the saddle stitch finisher (ARFN7).

• When the duplex module (AR-DU3) is installed, the exit tray (AR-TE3) or the saddle stitch finisher (AR-FN7) is required.

inhibited.

• The duplex module (AR-DU3) is required.

• The stand/3 x 500 sheet paper drawer (AR-D27) or the stand/ MPD & 2000 sheet paper drawer (AR-D28) is required.

inhibited.

• Any one of the multi paper drawer (AR-MU2), the stand/3 x 500 sheet paper drawer (AR-D27), or the stand/MPD & 2000 sheet paper drawer (AR-D28) is required.

500 sheet paper drawer (AR-D27), or the stand/MPD & 2000 sheet paper drawer (AR-D28) is required.

stand/MPD & 2000 sheet paper drawer (AR-D28) is required.

(2) Other options

Option Installing conditions Paper exit unit Punch unit AR-PN1 For saddle stitch finisher (AR-FN7) Function expansion options

FAX-related option

PS3 expansion kit AR-PK6 Network scanner expansion kit AR-NS3 Sharpdesk 1 license kit AR-U11M For network scanner expansion kit (AR-NS3) Sharpdesk 5 license kit AR-U15M Sharpdesk 50 license kit AR-U1AM Sharpdesk 100 license kit AR-U1BM Data security kit AR-FR21/FR21U Bar code font AR-PF1 Fax memory (8 MB) AR-MM9 For fax expansion kit (AR-FX12)

AR-M355N/M455N CONFIGURATION 2 - 3

C. List of combination of peripheral devices

As shown in the table below, some other peripheral devices ( B ) may be needed for installation of a peripheral device ( A ) and some peripheral devices cannot be installed together.

xpansion kit

Related to paper feed unit

Multi purpose drawer Stand/3 x 500 sheet

paper drawer

Stand/MPD & 2000 sheet paper drawer

x module/bypass tray

Duple Duplex module Scanner module with DSPF AR-EF3

Output units

Saddle stitch finisher Finisher

Mail-bin stacker Exit tray Upper e Right upper exit tray Punch unit

Related to extension of functions and others

PS3 expansion kit Network scanner

expansion kit

Facsimile expansion kit Fax memory (8 MB)

Bar code font Data security kit Data security kit

xit tray extension

AR-MU2

AR-D27

AR-D28

AR-DU4 AR-DU3

AR-FN7 AR-FN6 AR-MS1

AR-TE3 AR-TE4 AR-TE5 AR-PN1

AR-PK6

AR-NS3

AR-FX12 AR-MM9 AR-PF1 AR-FR21 AR-FR21U

Multi purpose drawer

Stand/3 x 500 sheet paper drawer

Stand/MPD & 2000 sheet

Duplex module/bypass tray

Duplex module

Saddle stitch finisher

Finisher

Mail-bin stacker

Exit tray

Right upper exit tray

Upper exit tray extension

Punch unit

PS3 e

Network scanner expansion kit

Bar code font

Facsimile expansion kit

Fax memory (8 MB)

Data security kit

= Must be installed together.

= Any of the units must be installed together.

= Cannot be installed together.

AR-M355N/M455N CONFIGURATION 2 - 4

[3] SPECIFICATIONS

1. Basic Specification

A. Base Engine

(1) Form

Console type

(2) Engine speed

Paper size AR-M355N AR-M455N A4, 8.5" x 11" 35ppm (31ppm*) 45ppm (40ppm*) A4R, 8.5" x 11"R 25ppm 30ppm A5R/5.5" x 8.5"R, Invoice-R 35ppm 45ppm B5 35ppm 45ppm B5R, Executive-R 25ppm 30ppm B4/8.5" x 14 20ppm 22ppm A3/11" x 17" 17ppm 20ppm 8K 17ppm 20ppm 16K 35ppm 45ppm

* Paper feed from Manual bypass tray

(3) Engine composition

Photoconductor type OPC

(diameter of photoconductor : ø30mm) Record method Electro-photograph (laser) Development method Charge method Charged saw-tooth method Transfer method Transfer roller Cleaning method Counter blade Fusing method Heat roller

(4) Engine resolution

Resolution Read: 600dpi

Smoothing Write :1200dpi equivalent Gradation Write :2 levels

(5) Printable area

The print area of this product is shown below.

Dry-type dual-component magnetic

brush development

Write :600dpi

Paper size

Printable area

(in mm)

Paper size A B C D E A3 297 420 4 289 4 B4 257 364 4 242 4 A4 210 297 4 202 4 B5 182 257 4 168 4 A5 148 210 4 140 4 Japanese postcard 100 148 4 92 4 Ledger 279 432 4 271 4 Legal 216 356 4 208 4 Foolscap 216 330 4 208 4 Letter 216 279 4 208 4 Executive 184 267 4 183 4 Invoice 140 2162 4 132 4 Com-10 (envelope) 105 241 4 97 4 C5 (envelope) 162 229 4 154 4 Monarch (envelope) 98 191 4 90 4 DL (envelope) 110 220 4 102 4 ISO B5 (envelope) 176 250 4 168 4

(6) Warm-up

Warm-up time less than 80 seconds Pre-heat requirement Required Jam recovery time Target: about 30 seconds

(Under standard condition of 60 seconds left after side cover opening, polygon motor halt)

(7) Power source

Voltage 100V system

100-127V Frequency 50/60Hz Power cord Inlet type

(8) Power consumption

AR-M355N AR-M455N

Max. Power consumption 1440W 1440W

(9) Energy Star benchmark

AR-M355N AR-M455N Low power mode 184.75W 223.25W Recovery time from low power mode Sleep mode Less than 80W Less than 95W Transition time to

sleep mode

Max. 30 sec. Max. 30 sec.

(Recommendation)

15 min. 15 min.

(10) Noise

At working less than 6.8dB At waiting mode less than 5.0dB

∗ Showing noise benchmark in each model as a whole system.

(11) Dimensions

External dimensions (W x D x H)

Occupied space dimensions (W x D)

Weight Engine: Approx. 91 lb (41.4 kg)

32.5" x 26.2" x 44.4" (826 mm x 665 mm x 1127 mm) (including automatic document feeder)

37.9" x 26.2" (963 x 665 mm) (Include automatic document feeder)

Desk: Approx. 69 lb (31.4 kg) Rack: Approx. 16 lb (7.4 kg) DSPF: Approx. 46 lb (21 kg)

If a printer driver for Windows or Macintosh is used for printing, the printable area will be smaller. The actual printable area depends on the printer driver to be used.

AR-M355N/M455N SPECIFICATIONS 3 - 1

B. Document Feeding Equipment

(1) One-drawer tray (included in the base engine)

Paper feed method One-drawer tray Sizes to be fed A4, B5, 8.5" x 11" Paper capacity 500 sheets (at 80g/m²) Media available for

paper feeding Paper type Plain, recycled, pre-printed, pre-

Paper size switching To be switched by user

Dehumidification heater Balance detection Provided (paper empty and 3 steps) Default size setting 100V system

Mounting/demounting of the tray

Plain paper 60 - 105g/m², 16 - 28lbs

punched, color, letter head

(paper size to be entered from the operation panel). Not provided

8.5" x 11" Provided

C. Output Equipment

(1) Face-down Exit Tray (included in the base engine)

Output position/method Face-down output at the upper side of main

unit Output paper capacity 400 sheets (80g/m² sheet) Output paper size A3, B4, A4, A4R, B5, B5R, A5R

Spec of media for paper output

Remaining paper detection

Exit tray full detection Provided

11 " x 17", 8.5" x 14", 8.5" x 13", 8.5" x 11 ",

8.5" x 11 "R, 5.5" x 8.5"R

Executive, postal card, Monarch (98 x 191),

8K, 16K, 16KR

Com-10 (105 x 241), DL (110 x 220),

C5 (162 x 229), ISO B5 (176 x 250)

Tracing paper : 52 ~ 59g/m² / 14 ~ 15lbs

Plain paper : 60 ~ 128g/m² / 16 ~ 34lbs

Index paper : 176g/m² / 47lbs

Cover paper : 205g/m² / 54 ~ 55lbs

Transparency firm

Not provided

2. Specific Function

A. Printer Function

(1) Platform

IBM PC/AT (Include compatible machine) Macintosh

(2) Support OS

Custom PS Windows 95/98/Me

Windows NT 4.0 Windows 2003 server Windows 2000 server Windows 2000 Windows XP

Custom PCL5e/6(XL)

PPD Windows 95/98/Me

Windows 95/98/Me Windows NT 4.0

Windows 2003 server Windows 2000 server Windows 2000 Windows XP

Windows NT 4.0 Windows 2003 server Windows 2000 server Windows 2000 Windows XP MacOS 8.6 - 9.2.2, 10.1.5, 10.2 - 10.2.8 (except for Mac OS 10.2.2), 10.3-10.3.3

(3) PDL emulation

PCL6 compatible, PCL5e compatible, PostScript 3 compatible

(4) Windows driver function

a. General

Function PCL5e PCL6 PS

Copies 1-999 Orientation Portrait

Landscape

Duplex 1-sided

2-sided (Left /top/ right binding)

Booklet Invoice on Letter

Letter on Ledger A5 on A4 A4 on A3 B5 on B4 Letter on Letter Ledger on Ledger A4 on A4 A3 on A3

B4 on B4 Binding edge Left / top / right – N-up 2/4/6/8/9/16 2 / 4 / 6 / 9 / 16

N-up order Z / Reversed Z /

N / Reversed N N-up border Yes / No Always Yes (*2)

*1: For printing, PS driver bundled with the Windows is required. *2: Since the function is of PS driver bundled with Windows, spec-

ification may vary according to the OS.

PPD file *1

(for Windows XP)

Portrait Landscape-A Landscape-B (*2)

1-sided 2-sided (Long / short binding) (*2)

Yes (2up booklet only) (*2)

(*2) Z (*2)

AR-M355N/M455N SPECIFICATIONS 3 - 2

b. Paper Input

Function PCL5e PCL6 PS

Paper size A3 / B4 / A4 / B5 /

Paper type Plain

Custom paper type

Source selection

Cover Yes/No

Insert page Yes/No

Transparency inserts

*1: For printing, PS driver bundled with the Windows is required.

c. Paper Output

Function PCL5e PCL6 PS

Output tray selection

Staple Finisher

Offset cancel Yes/No

*1: For printing, PS driver bundled with the Windows is required.

A5 / Ledger / Legal / Foolscap / Letter / Executive /Invoice/8k / 16k /COM10/C5/ Monarch/DL

Letter Head Pre-Print Pre-Punch Recycle Color Label Heavy Paper Transparency Envelope

7 type –

Automatic Tray 1/2/3/4 Bypass-tray

User can select from 1-sided/2-sided/ No print

User can select from 1-sided/2-sided/ No print No Yes (Blank) Yes (Printed)

Center tray Finisher

• Top tray

• Offset tray

Saddle Stitch Finisher

• Offset tray Mailbin stacker

• Mailbin top tray

• Mailbin (1-7)

Duplex module

• Left tray

• No staple

• 1 staple

• 2 staples

Saddle Stitch Finisher

• No staple

• 1 staple

• 2 staples

PPD file *1

(for Windows XP)

–

PPD file *1

(for Windows XP)

Saddle Stitch Finisher

• No staple

• 1 staple

• 2 staples

d. Graphic

Function PCL5e PCL6 PS

Resolution setting Halftone setting

Graphics mode Smoothing Yes/No Toner save Yes / No Photo enhancement Negative image Mirror image ––Horizontal

Zoom ––25-400%

Fit to page Yes / No –

*1: For printing, PS driver bundled with the Windows is required. *2: Since the function is of PS driver bundled with Windows, spec-

ification may vary according to the OS.

e. Font

Function PCL5e PCL6 PS

Download font

f. Others

Function PCL5e PCL6 PS

Configuration setting Watermark Yes Yes

Line width setting Form overlay Yes – Print hold Yes – Confidential print Yes – Sample print Yes – Print accounting Yes – Quick sets Yes – Auto configuration Job end notification Tandem print Yes Carbon print Yes – Multienlargement XY zoom – Yes – Cover insert + pamphlet Document filing Yes –

*1: For printing, PS driver bundled with the Windows is required. *2: Since the function is of PS driver bundled with Windows, spec-

ification may vary according to the OS.

600/300 dpi 600dpi 600dpi

– No Screen frequency

Raster HP-GL2

Bitmap TrueType

Raster Vector

– Yes/No ––

––Yes / No

Yes

Yes –

8.0 to 360.0 in 0.1 steps Screen angle

0.0 to 360.0 in 0.1 steps

––

Vertical

(XY zoom)

Bitmap Type1 TrueType

–

PPD file *1

(for Windows

XP)

–

Horizontal (*2) 1-1000% (*2)

PPD file *1

(for Windows XP) Auto Outline Bitmap Native TrueType (*2)

PPD file *1

(for Windows XP)

(functionality is limited)

AR-M355N/M455N SPECIFICATIONS 3 - 3

(5) Macintosh driver functions

a. General

Function

Copies 1-999 Orientation Portrait

Duplex 1-sided

Booklet Yes N-up 2/4/6/9/16 (*1) N-up order Z / reversed Z / N / reversed N (*1) N-up border None / Single hairline / Single thin line /

*1: Since the function is of PS driver bundled with Macintosh,

specification may vary according to the OS.

b. Paper input

Function

Paper size A3 / B4 / A4 / B5 / A5 /

Paper type Plain / Letter Head / Pre-Print /

Custom paper type

Source selection Automatic

Different 1st page Cover / insert page

Transparency inserts

*1: Since the function is of PS driver bundled with Macintosh,

specification may vary according to the OS.

Landscape-A Landscape-B (*1)

2-sided Pamphlet (Right /left /top binding)

Double hairline / Double thin line (*1)

Japanese Postcard / Ledger / Legal / Foolscap / Letter / Executive / Invoice/ 8K / 16K/ COM10/C5/Monarch/DL

Pre-Punch / Recycle / Color / Label / Heavy Paper / Transparency / Envelope

Tray 1/2/3/4 Bypass-tray Yes / No (*1)

–

(On OS9, user can select from: No/First Page/Last Page) (*1)

No Yes (Blank) Yes (Printed)

Macintosh PPD file

(for Mac OS X ver10.2.8)

Macintosh PPD file

(for Mac OS X ver10.2.8)

c. Paper output

Function

Output tray selection

Staple Finisher

Offset Yes/No

d. Graphic

Function

Resolution setting

Halftone setting – Graphics mode – Smoothing Yes/No Toner save Yes / No Photo

enhancement Negative image – Mirror image – Zoom 1-100000 (*1) Fit to page –

*1: Since the function is of PS driver bundled with Macintosh,

specification may vary according to the OS.

e. Font

Function

Download font –

Center tray Finisher

• Top tray

• Offset tray

Saddle Stitch Finisher

• Offset tray Mailbin stacker

• Mailbin top tray

• Mailbin (1-7)

Duplex module

• Left tray

• No staple

• 1 staple

• 2 staples

Saddle Stitch Finisher

• No staple

• 1 staple

• 2 staples

600dpi

Yes/No

(Selectable only on MacOS9.x.x LaserWriter) (*1)

Macintosh PPD file

(for Mac OS X ver10.2.8)

Macintosh PPD file

(for Mac OS X ver10.2.8)

Macintosh PPD file

(for Mac OS X ver10.2.8)

AR-M355N/M455N SPECIFICATIONS 3 - 4

f. Others

Function

Configuration setting Yes Watermark Yes Form overlay – Print hold Yes Confidential print Yes

Sample print Yes Print accounting Yes Quick sets – Auto configuration – (OS9: Yes) Job end notification – Tandem print Yes Carbon print – Multi-enlargement – XY zoom – Cover insert + pamphlet – Document filing Yes (*1)

*1: Since the function is of PS driver bundled with Macintosh,

specification may vary according to the OS.

Macintosh PPD file

(for Mac OS X ver10.2.8)

(PIN selection)

(6) Compatibility

PCL 5e compatibility

PCL6 compatibility

PostScript Compatibility

Target for PCL5e is to be compatible with HP LaserJet 4050. Small margin difference, rendering difference by different font family, default and transfer function difference is not to be included in the compatibility. All the PJL commands are not necessarily included in the compatibility.

Target for PCL6 is to be compatible with HP LaserJet 4050. Small margin difference, rendering difference by different font family, default and transfer function difference is not to be included in the compatibility. All the PJL commands are not necessarily included in the compatibility.

PostScript is targeted to be compatible with Adobe PostScript as performed in HP LaserJet

4050. Small margin difference, rendering difference by different font family, default and transfer function difference is not to be included in the compatibility.

B. Image send function

(1) Mode

Scanner (Scan to E-mail, Scan to Sharpdesk, Scan to FTP, Scan to HDD), FAX, Internet FAX

(2) Support system

Mode Scanner Internet FAX FAX Supported

server

(3) Support image

Mode Scanner

Format TIFF, PDF TIFF-F – Compression

method

(4) Image process

Mode Scanner Internet FAX FAX Half tone

reproduction Exposure

adjustment Quality

selection Resolution

(Varies with the file type/ transmission method)

(5) Specified destination

Mode Scanner Internet FAX FAX LDAP Yes (Also can be stored in one-touch address.) Specified

destination One-touch

keys (Max. number of keys to be stored.) Group* To be registered from one-touch and manual

Program Yes (8 programs) Manual

destination entry

Chain dialing (Manual destination entry) Resend This is used to recall the last destination.

Speed dialing This is used to recall address control number by

SMTP server

FTP server

Uncompressed,

G3 (1-dimension) *1,

G4 *3

*1 G3 (1-dimension) = MH

(Modified Huffman)

*3 G4 = MMR (Modified

MR)

Half-tone ON/OFF (It's not effective for the

following resolution with *.)

200 x 200dpi * 200 x 100dpi * Normal (203.2 x

300 x 300dpi 200 x 200dpi Small letter

400 x 400dpi 200 x 400dpi Fine (203.2 x

600 x 600dpi 400 x 400dpi Extra fine (406.4

– 600 x 600dpi –

Specifying by one-touch or group, manual

In this, FTP and Desktop are 200 destinations.

Soft Keyboard Input via the

POP server

SMTP server

ESMTP server

Internet

FAX

MH, MMR MH, MR,

Equivalent to 256 levels

Auto + 5 steps

97.8dpi) *

(203.2 x

195.6dpi)

391dpi)

x 391dpi)

destination entry

Max. 999 destinations

destination entry 500

numeric

keys, # key and *

key.

– Up to 64-digit

with pause

key

using numeric keys.

–

FAX

MMR,

JBIG

AR-M355N/M455N SPECIFICATIONS 3 - 5

(6) Specified multiple destinations

Mode Scanner Internet FAX FAX Specified

destination Max. number

of Manual

Specifying by one-touch or group, manual

destination entry.

Total of 5000 destinations including group and

relay broadcast. destination entry* Sequential broadcasting

Yes (E-mail only. It is not

available for

Yes

FTP/Desktop.)

Simultaneous

– Yes FAX transmission

* Manual destination entry: Entry other than One-touch, using

numeric keys or soft keyboard.

* In the case of broadcast transmission including fax destina-

tion, the resolution level for fax mode is applied.

* In the case of broadcast transmission with Internet FAX and

Scanner destinations, the resolution level of Internet FAX mode is applied.

* In the case of broadcast transmission, the compression format

set with the key operator programs is applied.

(7) Functions

Mode

Transmit function

Scanner

Memory transmit

On-hook Quick online transmit Direct transmit

Auto reduction transmit

Rotation transmit Yes Scaling transmit Yes (Scaling from regular size to regular

Re-call mode

Book original transmit Long length original transmit

Specified pages per file Maximum number of send data Sender name Max.999 destinations

Error Busy

–

Data is sent

by memory

transmit

when upper

limit is set.

Some functions does not allow rotation

– ––

No. of times/interval is set via key operator

Yes Yes Yes

Yes Yes

Internet

FAX

– –

FAX

Yes

Yes Yes

– At on-hook

–

size only.

transmit)

program.

Yes

Max. 800mm

only

Yes: A3 → B4,

A3 → A4,

B4 → A4

Yes

–

Yes

Mode

Receive function

Special function

Report/ List function

Others PC-facsimile

Auto receive Manual receive Memory receive Reduction receive for standard size Scaling receive for specified size Rotation receive Divided receive

Duplex receive

2 in 1 receive Address/Domainspecified reception is enabled. Address/Domainspecified reception is disabled. External phone connection Answering phone connection Transfer function at output trouble Auto startup mode Time setting Yes Transmit request Remote transmit Cover function Print at sender Page division Yes Page combination No Confidential (machine at the other end) Transmit broadcast direction Transmit message Edge erase Yes Center erase Yes 2 in 1 Yes Card shot Yes Transmit/receive record Transmit/receive result Address/phone directory list Group list Yes ID/Sender's address list) Sender list Print

Confidential box check list

Transmit group list

Program list Yes Reserved transmit list Memory box list

Memory clear notice list

transmission

Scanner

–

Internet

FAX

Yes

– Yes – –

Yes Yes

–

– –

–

Yes: To be defined by key

Yes

operator program

–

Yes 50

address

Yes 50

address

–

Only the specified

number

Yes

– Yes

–

Yes

– Yes –

–

Yes

–

Yes (F code

method)

Yes (F code

method)

–

Yes

No Yes

Yes

–

administrator

address.

–

Described in the key

operation list

Yes

(Integrated to

the memory

box list)

Yes

(Integrated to

the memory

box list)

–

Yes (FAX

mode only)

–

(It's possible that this is output in case of

–

errors.)

PC-iFAX PC-FAX

AR-M355N/M455N SPECIFICATIONS 3 - 6

(8) Transmission method

Mode Scanner Internet FAX FAX Transmission time – 2 seconds (level:

Super G3/JBIG)

6 seconds (G3

ECM)

Modem speed – 33.6kbps →

2.4kbps

automatic fallback Intercommunication – Super G3/G3 Communication line – General

telephone line

(PSTN), Private

branch

exchange(PBX),

FAX line

ECM – Yes

(9) Record size

Mode Scanner Internet FAX FAX Max. record

293mm width Record size – A3-A5,

11" x 17"-

5.5" x 8.5"

A3-A5,

11" x 17"-

5.5" x 8.5"

(10) F code transmission

Mode Scanner Internet FAX FAX Sub address – Yes Passcode – Yes

C. Copy function

(1) Copy Speed

AR-M355N AR-M455N

Actual Reduction Enlargement Actual Reduction Enlargement

A4,

8.5" x 11" A4R,

8.5" x 11"R A5R,

5.5" x 8.5"R, Invoice-R

B5 35 35 35 45 45 45 B5R, Executive-R B4,

8.5" x 14" A3,

11" x 17" Extra, Envelope

∗ Figures in reduction/enlargement are represented by those at

the ratio to show slowest speed

(2) First copy time

Conditions: A4 or 8.5"x11" from front tray of PPC, with polygon

Document glass *1 Less than 4.9

DSPF Less than 6.0

*1: During OC mode

35 35 35 45 45 45

25 25 25 30 30 30

35 35 35 45 45 45

25 25 25 30 30 30

20 20 20 22 22 22

17 17 17 20 20 20

motor running.

AR-M355N AR-M455N

Less than 4.4

seconds

seconds Less than 5.3

seconds

(3) Job speed

AR-M355N AR-M455N

S→ S *1 33 cpm (94%) 42 cpm (93%) S→ D *2 32 cpm (91%) 40 cpm (88%) D→ D *3 32 cpm (91%) 40 cpm (88%)

*1: S → S : A4 / 8.5" x 11" original 5 sheets copy 5sets

D : A4 / 8.5" x 11" original 10 sheets copy 5sets

*2: S

→

*3: D

D : A4 / 8.5" x 11" original 5 sheets (10 pages) copy 5sets

→

(4) Continuous copy

Max. multiple number 999 pages

(5) Copy Ratio

Copy ratio AB series :

Zoom 25 - 400%

Independent scaling

25%, 50%, 70%, 81%, 86%, 100%, 115%, 122%, 141%, 200%, 400% Inch series : 25%, 50%, 64%, 77%, 100%, 121%, 129%, 200%, 400%

25 - 200% (Copy from DSPF) 4

(6) Exposure/Copy Quality Process

Exposure mode Binary: Text(auto/manual), Text/photo, Photo

256 levels: Not provided Manual steps 9 steps Toner save mode Standard

(7) Copy Function

Function APS Yes

AMS Yes XY zoom Yes Paper type select Yes (By type setting) Auto tray switching Yes Rotation copy Yes Electronic sort Yes Rotation sort No Reserved copy Yes Prior tray setting No Recall/register of program Yes Document filing Yes Proof copy No Preheat function Yes (To be set up by the

key operator program)

Auto power shut-off function

Account control Yes 500 accounts Process control Yes Tandem copy Yes (via network) Tab copy No Book copy Yes Irregular original size input Yes Irregular paper size input Yes

Yes (To be set up by the key operator program)

AR-M355N/M455N SPECIFICATIONS 3 - 7

Special function

Margin shift Yes Edge erase/Center erase Yes Dual page copying Yes Covers/Inserts Yes Transparency insert Yes Centering No Multi shot (Nin1) Yes (2 in 1 / 4 in 1)

Card shot Yes Pamphlet copy Yes (Centering: Yes) 2-sided copy orientation

change Job build Yes (max.10000 sheets) Negative image Yes Shading No Mirror image Yes Multi-page enlargement No Repeat No Date stamp Yes Stamp Yes Character stamp Yes

Page stamp Yes Yes: Standard Function No: Not provided

(Centering: Yes)

Yes

3. B/W Scanner Module (DSPF)

(1) Form

Scanner (Document glass) / DSPF standard Operation panel integral type (common hardware for all the destinations)

(2) Resolution / Gradation

Reading resolution (dpi)

Magnification 25 - 99 100 101 - 200 201 - 400 – OC 600x600 600x600 600x600 600x600 – OC (High speed): Text/Auto OC (High speed): Others DSPF/SPF (standard) DSPF/SPF (high quality)

Input and transmitting resolution (dpi)

FAX transmit mode and scanner/fax multicasting mode Selection

mode Input resolution: OC Input resolution: DSPF Transmitting resolution Internet-FAX Transmitting resolution Scanner mode Selection mode Input resolution: OC Input resolution: DSPF Transmitting resolution

Reading level

256 tones

Exposure lamp

Electrodeless xenon lamp

Output level

Binary

600x600 600x600 600x600 600x600 –

600x600 600x300 600x600 600x600 –

600x300 600x300 600x600 - –

600x600 600x600 600x600 - –

Standard Fine Super fine Ultra fine 600dpi

600 x391.2 600x391.2 600x391.2 600x391.2 –

600x300 600x300 600x300 600x300 –

203.2x97.8 203.2x195.6 203.2x391 406.4x391 –

200x100 200x200 200x400 400x400 600x600

Standard Fine Super fine Ultra fine –

600x391.2 600x391.2 600x391.2 600x600 –

600x300 600x300 600x300 600x300 –

200x200 300x300 400x400 600x600 –

(3) Document Glass

Reading area 297 x 431.8 (mm)

Original alignment

Original size detection

Sizes to be detected

11.7" x 17" Left edge / Rear corner alignment

Provided (Standard size only)

Automatic (one detection unit to be used with software modification by destination)

Inch-1 11" x 17", 8.5" x 14",

Inch-2 11" x 17", 8.5" x 13",

AB-1 A3, B4, A4, A4R, B5, B5R, A5 AB-2 A3, A4, A4R, A5, B5, B5R,

AB-3 8K, A4, A4R, A5, B4, 16K,

Copy mode

8.5" x 11", 8.5" x 11"R,

5.5" x 8.5"

8.5" x 11", 8.5" x 11"R, 5.5" x

8.5"

216 x 330 mm

16KR

sending

AR-M355N/M455N SPECIFICATIONS 3 - 8

OR guide display

Rear left side (Print display)

Left side OR guide (Print display)

Interior side OR guide (Print display)

Interior side OR guide

The position available to attach the staple position guide label when the optional finisher (desktop console type) is equipped.

Original reference position " "

(From the Interior side) 5-1/2, A5R, B5R, A4R/A5,

8.5", B4R/B5, 11", A3R/A4 (From the left side)

5-1/2, A5, B5, A4/A5R, 8-1/2, B5R, 11", A4R, 13", 14", B4R, A3R, 17" Book marks are at A4 and 8-1/2 positions.

(4) DSPF/SPF

Type DSPF One-scan-dual-side scanning

method DSPF with OC integrated

Scan speed Standard mode 45 opm

High quality mode 22.5 opm

Original alignment

Original size A3, B4, A4, A4R, B5, B5R, A5, A5R

Original paper weight Original stack capacity

Not transportable original type

Original size detection

Sizes to be detected

Center alignment

11"x17", 8.5"x14", 8.5"x13", 8.5"x11",

8.5"x11"R,5.5"x8.5", 5.5"x8.5"R, 8K, 16K, 16KR (Long size original up to 800mm in FAX, e-mail and iFAX mode)

50~128g/m², 15~34lbs

Max. 50 sheets (Max. 30 sheets for A3, B4,11" x 17",8.5" x 14") (Max. 15 sheets for A3, B4, 11" x 17", 8.5" x 14" over 105g/m²) or, Total thickness less than Max. 6.5mm (at 50 to 80g/m², 15 to 21lbs) Max. 5.0mm (at 80 to 128g/m², 21 to 34lbs) Transparency film, secondary original paper, tracing paper, carbon paper, thermal paper, original with crumple/crimp/rip, original with attachment/clipping, original with many punch holes (with 2 or 3 holes acceptable), original preprinted with ink-ribbon, Documents with considerable curl. Provided

Automatic (one detection unit to be used with software modification by destination)

Inch-1 11" x 17", 8.5" x 14",

8.5" x 11", 8.5" x 11"R,

5.5" x 8.5", A4, A3

Inch-2 11" x 17", 8.5" x 13",

8.5" x 11", 8.5" x 11"R,

5.5" x 8.5", A4, A3

AB-1 A3, B4, A4, A4R, B5, B5R,

A5, A3, 8.5" x 11", 11" x 17" 216 x 330 mm

AB-2 A3, B4, A4, A4R, B5, B5R,

A5, 8.5" x 11", 11" x 17", 216 x 330 mm

AB-3 8K, A4, A4R, B4, 16K, 16KR,

8.5" x 11", 216 x 330 mm

Original tray guide display

Center of the tray (inscribed symbol)

Original Guide (inscribed symbol)

The position available to attach the staple position guide label when the optional finisher (desktop console type) is equipped.

Original reference position " " Original face-down placement indication " "

(From Center) B5R, A4R/A5, 8.5", B4R/B5, 11", A3R/A4

(5) Power Source

Supplied from the main unit

(6) Dimensions

External dimensions (WxDxH) Occupied space dimensions (WxD) Weight DSPF: Approx. 46.3 lbs (21.0 kg)

32.4" x 23.9" x 7.48" (824 x 606 x 190 mm)

37.2" x 24.4" (945 x 619 mm) (When the tray is extended)

(7) Display device at scanner part

Type Dot map LCD, touch panel Display dot number 640 x 240 dots (dot pitch 0.24x0.24 mm) LCD operating dimension LCD back-light Fluorescent tube method LCD brightness adjustment

153.5 x 57.5 mm

Provided

(8) Key

Mode selection area

Basic input area

* For printer

Job status key Document filing key (* online display LED/data in-memory display LED) Image send key (busy display LED/data in-memory display LED) Copy mode key User definition key Start key CA key 10-key Clear key ∗ key #/P key

(9) Touch sense method

Resistive film method

(10) Used character in the LCD

Dot 8 x 16 , 16 x 16 dots Bold display O

4. Rack for Scanner

(1) Dimensions

Strength 60 kg Weight Approx. 16.3 (7.4 kg)

AR-M355N/M455N SPECIFICATIONS 3 - 9

[4] CONSUMABLE PARTS

1. Supply system table

A. USA/Canada

No. Item Content Life Model name Remarks

1 Toner cartridge (Black) Toner cartridge (with IC)

(Toner : Net weight 750 g)

2 Developer (Black) Developer

(Developer : Net weight 500 g)

3 Drum OPC drum x1 200K AR-455DR

2. Maintenance parts list

A. USA/Canada

No. Item Content Life Model name Remarks

1 200K Maintenance kit Cleaner blade x 1 200K AR-455KA1 *1:Screen grid, charging plate, MC

Drum separation pawl x 4 MC unit *1 x 1 Toner receiving seal x 1 Side malt F x 1 Side malt R x 1 Transfer roller x 1 Discharge plate x 1 Paper dust removing unit x 1 DV blade x 1 DV side seal F x 1 DV side seal R x 1

2 Upper heat roller kit Upper heat roller x 1 200K AR-455UH

Fusing separation pawl (Upper) x 4

3 Lower heat roller kit Lower heat roller x 1 200K AR-455LH

Fusing separation pawl (Lower) x 2 4 Cleaner blade Cleaner blade x 10 200K (x 10) AR-455CB AR-455CB = (AR-455BL) x 10 5 Cleaning roller kit Cleaning roller x 10 200K (x 10) AR-455CR AR-455CR = (AR-455RC) x 10

Bearing x 20 6 Staple cartridge Staple cartridge x 3 3000 times x 3 AR-SC1 Cartridge for AR-FN4

7 Staple cartridge Staple cartridge x 3 5000 times x 3 AR-SC2 Cartridge for AR-FN7

Note: The other maintenance parts which are not listed above are registered as service parts.

x 10 350K

(35K x 10)

x 10 1000K

(100K x 10)

AR-455MT *Life setup is based on A4 6%

AR-455MD

cleaner unit are included.

Common with cartridge for AR-FN6

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3. Production number identification

A. Drum cartridge

The lot number, printed on the front side flange, is composed of 10 digits, each digit showing the following content:

C. Developer cartridge

The lot number is of 8 digit, and each digit indicates as follows. The lot number shall be printed on the bag.

12345678

12345678910

1 Number

For this model, this digit is 2.

2 Alphabet

Indicates the model conformity code. T for this model.

3 Number

Indicates the end digit of the production year.

4 Number or X, Y, Z

Indicates the production month. X stands for October, Y November, and Z December.

5/6 Number

Indicates the production day on the month.

7 Number or X, Y, Z

Indicates the month of packing. X stands for October, Y November, and Z December.

8/9 Number

Indicates the day of the month of packing.

10 Alphabet

Indicates the production factory. "A" for Nara Plant.

B. Toner cartridge

The lot number is of 7 digits, and each digit indicates as follows. The lot number shall be printed in the position shown in the figure.

12 34567

1 Version number (A - sequentially revised) 2 Numeral figure

Indicates the end digit of the production year.

3 Alphabet

Indicates the production factory. (B for SOCC) 4 Destination code 5,6 Numeral figures

Indicates the production day. 7 Numeral figure or X, Y, Z

Indicates the production month.

X stands for October, Y November, and Z December.

1 Alphabet

Indicates the production factory.

2 Number

Indicates the production year.

3/4 Number

Indicates the production month.

5/6 Number

Indicates the production day. 7 Hyphen 8 Number

Indicates the production lot.

4. Environmental conditions

A. Operating conditions

85%

Humidity (%)

10 35

Temperature

B. Storage conditions

(Without dew condensation)

60%

Aluminum bag

Serial No. attachment

AR-M355N/M455N CONSUMABLE PARTS 4 - 2

Heat seal

Humidity (%)

-10 40

Temperature

(Without dew condensation)

[5] EXTERNAL VIEWS AND INTERNAL STRUCTURES

1. Exterior

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No. Name Function Note

1 Bypass tray This tray can also be used for special papers including

2 Exit tray The tray is extendable to support large size paper. Extend the tray

3 Automatic document feeder This automatically feeds and scans multiple sheet originals. Both

4 Duplex module Module for two-sided printing Option

5 Upper paper output area Finished sheets are deposited here. – 6 Upper exit tray extension Provides support for large size paper. Option

7 Operation panel –– 8 Front cover Open to add toner. –

9 Power switch Press to turn power on and off. – 10 Paper tray 1 –– 11 Stand/3 x 500 sheet paper drawer This paper feed unit contains an upper multi-purpose drawer and

12 Stand/MPD & 2000 sheet paper drawer This paper feed unit contains an upper multi-purpose drawer and a

13 Multi purpose drawer Up to 500 sheets of 20 lbs. (80 g/m

transparency film.

when 11" x 17", 8-1/2" x 14", 8-1/2" x 13", A3 or B4 paper is being used.

sides of two-sided originals can be scanned at once.

two lower drawers each of which can hold a maximum of 500 sheets of 20 lbs. (80 g/m

lower drawer which can hold a maximum of 2000 sheets of 20 lbs.

(80 g/m

special papers such as envelopes (standard sizes only) and postcards can be set.

) paper.

) paper can be loaded. Also

Option (AR-DU4)

Option (AR-DU4/AR-TE3)

–

(AR-DU3/DU4)

(AR-AR-TE4)

Option (AR-D27)

Option (AR-D28)

Option (AR-MU2)

AR-M355N/M455N EXTERNAL VIEWS AND INTERNAL STRUCTURES 5 - 1

2. Interior

No. Name Function

1 Duplex module side cover Open when a misfeed has occurred in the duplex module.

2 Side cover latch Push up to open the side cover when a misfeed has occurred in the main unit.

3 Fusing unit Lift up to open the side cover when a misfeed has occurred in the main unit.

CAUTION: The fusing unit is hot. Take care in removing misfed paper. 4 Toner cartridge (drum/toner cartridge) The toner cartridge must be replaced when indicated on the operation panel. 5 Photoconductive drum Images are formed on the photoconductive drum.

NOTE: Do not touch or damage the photoconductive drum. 6 Cartridge lock lever When replacing the drum, toner or developer cartridge, turn down this lever and pull it out.

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3. Operation panel

No. Name Function

1 Touch panel The machine status, messages and touch keys are displayed on the panel. The document filing,

2 Mode select keys and indicators Use to change modes and the corresponding display on the touch panel.

3 PRINT mode indicators READY indicator

4 [JOB STATUS] key Press to display the current job status. 5 [CUSTOM SETTINGS] key This is used to store, edit, and delete user names and folder names for the document filing

6 Numeric keys Use to enter numeric values for various settings. 7 [ ] key ([ACC.#-C] key) This key is used in copy mode, document filing mode, network scanner mode* 8 [#/P] key This is used as a program key when using the copy function, and to dial when using the fax

9 [C] key (Clear key) This key is used in copy mode, document filing mode, network scanner mode*

10 [START] key Use this key to start copying in copy mode, scan a document in network scanner mode*

11 [CA] key (Clear all key) This key is used in copy mode, document filing mode, network scanner mode*

*1: When the network scanner option is installed. *2: When the fax option is installed.

copy, network scanner* function.

[DOCUMENT FILING] key

Press to select the document filing mode.

[IMAGE SEND] key/LINE indicator/DATA indicator

Press to change the display to network scanner mode*

[COPY] key

Press to select the copy mode.

Print data can be received when this indicator is lit.

DATA indicator

Lights up or blinks when print data is being received. Also lights up or blinks when printing is being performed.

function, and to configure the key operator programs and printer configuration settings.

function*

scan a document for transmission in fax mode*

Use the key to cancel settings and perform an operation from the initial machine state.

, and fax*2 functions are used by switching to the screen for the desired

or fax mode*2.

10 11

, and fax mode*2.

, or

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4. Job status screen (common to print, copy, fax, network scan and Internet fax)

This screen is displayed when the [JOB STATUS] key on the operation panel is pressed. This screen can be used to display the "JOB QUEUE" (showing stored jobs and the current job) or the "COMPLETE" job list (showing fin-

ished jobs). This screen can be used to check jobs, interrupt a job in progress to perform another job, and cancel a job.

"JOB QUEUE" screen

"COMPLETE" job screen

JOB QUEUE

COPY

Suzuki

066211221

PRINT JOB

SETS / PROGRESS

020 / 001

020 / 000

002 / 000

E-MAIL/FTP

STATUS

COPYING

PAPER EMPTY

WAITING

FAX JOB

1/1

JOB QUEUE

COMPLETE

DETAIL

PRIORITY

STOP/DELETE

INTERNET-FAX

JOB QUEUE

COMPLETE

DETAIL

CALL

INTERNET-FAX

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No. Name Function

1 Job list The displayed jobs in the job list are themselves operation keys. To cancel printing or to give a job the highest print

priority, touch the relevant job key to select the job and execute the desired operation using the keys described in 8 and 9. This shows the current job and the jobs waiting to be run. The icons to the left of the jobs in the queue show the job mode. The document filing reprint job icon is highlighted. Note that the icon does not become highlighted during retransmission of a fax/image transmission job.

Print mode Copy mode

E-MAIL/FTP mode

Scan to e-mail job Scan to FTP job Scan to Sharpdesk job

Fax mode

Fax send job Fax reception job PC-Fax send job

Internet Fax mode

i-Fax send job i-Fax reception job PC-Internet Fax send job

*1: "PAPER EMPTY" in the job status display When a job status display indicates "PAPER EMPTY", the specified paper size for the job is not loaded in any of the trays. In this case, the job will be suspended until the required paper is loaded. Other stored jobs will be printed (if possible) until the required paper is loaded. (Other jobs will not be printed if the paper runs out during printing.) If you need to change the paper size because the specified paper size is not available, touch the current job key to select it and then touch the [DETAIL] key described in 10.

2 Mode select key This switches the job list display between "JOB QUEUE" and "COMPLETE".

"JOB QUEUE": Shows stored jobs and the job in progress. "COMPLETE": Shows finished jobs. Files saved using the "FILE" and "QUICK FILE" functions and finished broadcast transmission jobs appear as keys in the finished job screen. The "FILE" or "QUICK FILE" job keys in the finished job screen can be touched, followed by the [CALL] key, to call up a finished job and print or transmit it. A finished broadcast transmission job key can be touched followed by the

[DETAIL] key to check the result of the transmission. 3 [PRINT JOB] key This displays the print job list of print mode (copying, printing, fax reception, Internet fax reception, and self printing). 4 [E-MAIL/FTP] key This displays the transmission status and finished jobs of scan mode (Scan to e-mail, Scan to FTP, and Scan to

5 [FAX JOB] key This displays the transmission/reception status and finished jobs of fax mode (fax and PC-Fax) when the fax option

6 Display switching keys Use to switch the page of the displayed job list. 7 [INTERNET-FAX] key This displays the transmission/reception status and finished jobs of Internet fax mode and PC Internet fax mode

8 [STOP/DELETE] key Use to cancel or delete the current job or delete the stored job. Note that printing of received faxes and received

9 [PRIORITY] key Touch this key after selecting a stored job in this [JOB QUEUE] list to print the job ahead of the other jobs.

10 [DETAIL] key This shows detailed information on the selected job. Files saved using the "FILE" and "QUICK FILE" functions and

11 [CALL] key When this key is touched after selecting a job in the COMPLETE job status screen (a job stored using the FILE or

SharpDesk) when the network scanner option is installed.

is installed.

when the network scanner option is installed.

Internet faxes cannot be canceled or deleted.

Note that a job in progress cannot be interrupted if it is an interrupt copy job or if it is a list print job.

finished broadcast transmission jobs appear as keys in the finished job screen. A Quick File in the finished job

screen or the [Filing] key can be touched, followed by the [CALL] key, to call up a finished job and print or transmit it.

A finished broadcast transmission job key can be touched followed by the [DETAIL] key to check the result of the

transmission.

QUICK FILE keys of the document filing function), the "JOB SETTINGS" menu screen appears to let you resend or

reprint the finished job.

AR-M355N/M455N EXTERNAL VIEWS AND INTERNAL STRUCTURES 5 - 4

5. Cross sectional view

A. Scanner unit

17 SPOD

3 SPPD

4 SPED

1213

910

No. Name No. Name

1 CIS unit 10 Copy lamp base unit 2 Original resist roller 11 No. 1 mirror 3 Original resist front sensor (SPPD) 12 Copy lamp (Xenon) 4 Original set sensor (SPED) 13 Mirror base unit 5 Original take-up sensor 14 No. 3 mirror 6 Original length sensor 1 (SPLS1) 15 No. 2 mirror 7 Original length sensor 2 (SPLS2) 16 Original exit roller 8 CCD/lens unit 17 Original exit sensor 9 Original feed roller

B. Engine

POD1 POD2 POD3

17 26

PPD1

22 2321

8 6 9

13 PED TUD

No. Name No. Name

1 OPC drum 14 Machine tray (Paper tray1) rotating plate 2 Main charger 15 Upper heat roller 3 Cleaning blade 16 Pressure roller 4 LSU 17 Heater lamp 5 Developing unit 18 Thermistor (RTH1 / RTH2) 6 Magnet roller 19 Thermostat 7 Toner hopper 20 Fusing back roller 8 Transfer roller 21 Reverse gate

9 Resist roller 22 Paper exit roller 10 Paper transport roller 23 Full detection lever 11 Machine tray (Paper tray1) paper feed roller 24 Printer control PWB 12 Machine tray (Paper tray1) separation roller 25 Power supply unit 13 Machine tray (Paper tray1) take-up roller 26 Cleaning roller

AR-M355N/M455N EXTERNAL VIEWS AND INTERNAL STRUCTURES 5 - 5

6. Switch, Sensor

A. Scanner unit

Code Name Active condition 1 SPPD SPF original resist front sensor 2 SCOV SPF paper feed cover sensor 3 SPED SPF original set sensor 4 OCSW OC open/close sensor 5 ORS-LED Original size sensor PWB (Light emitting side) 6 SPLS1 SPF original length sensor 1 7 SPLS2 SPF original length sensor 8 SPFVR SPF original width detection volume PWB 9 ORS-PD Original size sensor PWB (Light receiving side)

10 SOCD SPF open/close sensor 11 SPOD SPF original exit sensor 12 MHPS Mirror home position sensor

B. Engine

5.POD3

4.POD2

2.DSW-L

3.POD1

7.TCS

8.LUD

6.PPD1

1.DSW-F

9.PED

10.MAIN SW

Code Function/Operation Active condition 1 DSW-F Front door open/close detection H= Door open 2 DSW-L Left door open/close detection H=Door open 3 POD1 Paper exit detection L= Paper detection 4 POD2 Paper exit detection L= Paper detection 5 POD3 Paper exit detection Full L= Paper detection 6 PPD1 Paper transport detection L= Paper detection 7 TCS Toner concentration sensor 8 LUD Paper feed cassette upper limit detection H= Upper limit detection 9 PED Paper feed cassette paper empty detection L= Paper empty detection

10 MAIN SW Power switch

AR-M355N/M455N EXTERNAL VIEWS AND INTERNAL STRUCTURES 5 - 6

7. PWB

A. Scanner unit

No. Name Function/Operation

1 SPF control PWB SPF control 2 Original size detection PWB (Light emitting side) Original size detection when using the table glass 3 CCD PWB (in lens unit) (The lens unit cannot be disassembled.) Image scan (Table glass/SPF surface) 4 SPF original width detection volume PWB SPF original width detection 5 MFP operation PWB Panel operation control 6 Scanner control PWB Scanner unit control 7 LVDS PWB LCD signal relay 8 Original size sensor (Light receiving side) Original size detection when using the table glass 9 CIS unit (in CIS unit) (The CIS unit cannot be disassembled.) Image scan (SPF back surface)

10 CIS interface PWB (in CIS unit) (The CIS unit cannot be disassembled.) CIS signal AD conversion process 11 Scanner interface PWB Scanner unit and connection of scanner control PWB 12 CIS control PWB CIS unit control and image process 13 CL inverter PWB Inverter for copy lamp

B. Engine

Name Function/Operation 1 PRT controller Image process, image data communication control 2 PCU PWB Overall control of the machine and options 3 Power supply unit DC power supply 4 LD PWB (Inside LSU) Laser ON control (Inside LSU: LSU cannot be disassembled.) 5 Mother PWB Signal interface between PCU and the controller 6 Reactor PWB (200V only) Noise filter 7 BD PWB Laser control (Inside LSU: LSU cannot be disassembled.) 8 High voltage resistor PWB High voltage load adjustment 9 Cassette detection PWB Paper cassette control

10 Drawer PWB Fan control 11 High voltage PWB High voltage power supply 12 Fuse PWB Protection of the machine when an abnormal power is supplied. 13 Relay PWB HDD back up

AR-M355N/M455N EXTERNAL VIEWS AND INTERNAL STRUCTURES 5 - 7

8. Motor, Clutch, Solenoid

A. Scanner unit

No. Name Function/Operation

1 SPFM SPF motor Original transport in SPF scan 2 SRRC SPF original resist clutch SPF original scan timing adjustment 3 SPFC SPF original feed clutch SPF original feed roller drive 4 SDSS SPF original stopper solenoid SPF original stopper gate drive 5 MIRM Mirror motor Mirror base copy lamp base drive 6 SPFS SPF original feed solenoid SPF original feed unit drive 7 STMPS Stamp solenoid Finish stamp drive (Option AR-SU1 required)

B. Engine

13.PSPS 16.CNTFAN

10.CFM2

3.POM

6.VFM2

17.PM

1.DM

15.HDDFAN

14.RRC

12.TRC

2.MM

11.CPFC

5.LUM

8.CFM1

4.TM

7.VFM1

Code Function/Operation Type 1 DM Drum motor Brushless motor 2 MM Main motor Brushless motor 3 POM Paper exit motor Stepping motor 4 TM Toner motor Synchronous motor 5 LUM Lift-up motor Synchronous motor 6 VFM2 Heat exhaust fan motor Fan motor 7 VFM1 Cooling fan motor Fan motor 8 CFM1 Suction fan motor Fan motor

10 CFM2 Ozone exhaust fan motor Fan motor 11 CPFC Paper cassette paper feed clutch 12 TRC Paper transport clutch 13 PSPS Separation solenoid 14 RRC Resist roller clutch 15 HDDFAN Cooling fan motor (for HDD) Fan motor 16 CNTFAN Cooling fan motor (for controller) Fan motor 17 PM Polygon motor Polygon motor

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[6] UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION

1. Installing procedure flowchart

There are many combinations between this machine and option units. For installing option units, observe the following procedures for efficiency.

To install the devices effciently, follow the procedure below. Some peripheral devices may have been installed as standard

devices depending on the main unit model. Part of descriptions and illustrations may be different.

Scanner/document feeder device

Finishing device

Start of installation

Main unit, paper feeding device, and power supply unit.

AR-MU2 AR-D27 AR-D28

Main unit

Duplex/bypass

device installed?

Finishing device

installed?

Yes

Main unit

Install duplex/pypass device.

AR-DU3 AR-DU4

Install finishing device.

AR-MS1 AR-FN6 AR-FN7 AR-PN1A / B / C / D

Duplex/bypass device

Finishing device

Paper feeding deviceDuplex device

Main unit

Paper feeding device

Finishing device

* To install the AR-MU2, the optional exclusive-use desk is required.

Install controller board, facsimile unit or other electric

Controller board,

facsimile unit or other

electric devices

installed?

[Electrical setting/adjustment]

1) Installation of driver software, setting, and operation check

Main unit/AR-EF3/AR-FX12/AR-PK6/AR-NS3

Paper guide position adjustment/off center adjustment

AR-MU2/AR-D27/AR-D28/ AR-DU3/AR-DU4

End

Yes

devices.

AR-FX12/AR-MM9 AR-PK6 AR-NS3 Extended memory

When installing a paper feeding device or a duplex/bypass device, be sure to reattach the rear cabinet, the AC inlet cover, and the harness cover of the main unit at the end of installation as needed. When installing a controller board, a facsimile unit, and other electric devices, be sure to install them at a time. Only off center adjustment is needed for AR-DU3.

∗ For installation of an option unit, refer to the Service Manual of the option unit.

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2. Note for installation place

Improper installation may damage this product. Please note the following during initial installation and whenever the machine is moved.

1) The machine should be installed near an accessible power outlet for easy connection.

2) Be sure to connect the power cord only to a power outlet that meets the specified voltage and current requirements. Also make certain the outlet is properly grounded.

• For the power supply requirements, see the name plate of

the main unit.

3) Do not install your machine in areas that are:

• damp, humid, or very dusty

• exposed to direct sunlight

• poorly ventilated

• subject to extreme temperature or humidity

changes, e.g., near an air conditioner or heater.

4) Be sure to allow the required space around the machine for servicing and proper ventilation.

11-13/16" (30cm)

3. Unpacking procedure

31-1/2" (80cm)

23-5/8" (60cm)

Check the following items are included in the package.

Operating Manual (Common/Copier/Key Operation) Install Guide CD-ROM for Printer CD-ROM for Network Interface Maintenance card/Maintenance case

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