Sharp AR-M256, M257, AR-M258, M316, AR-M317 Service Manual. Parts Catalog

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

for after sales service only.

The contents are subject to change without notice.

SERVICE MANUAL

CONTENTS

CODE: 00ZARM318/S1E

DIGITAL MULTIFUNCTIONAL

SYSTEM

AR-M256/M257

AR-M258/M316

AR-M317/M318

MODEL

AR-5625/5631

AR-M257/M317

AR-M256/M258

AR-M316/M318

AR-5625/M5631

[1] NOTE FOR SERVICING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

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

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

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

[5] UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1

[6] EXTERNAL VIEW AND INTERNAL STRUCTURE . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

[7] ADJUSTMENTS, SETTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1

[8] SIMULATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1

[9] TROUBLE CODE LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1

[10] DISASSEMBLY, ASSEMBLY AND MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . 10-1

[11] OTHERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-1

[12] ELECTRICAL SECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1

CONTENTS

[1] NOTE FOR SERVICING

1. Warning for servicing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

2. Precautions for servicing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

3. Note for installing site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

[2] CONFIGURATION

1. Line of machines and options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

2. Combination of options list. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

[3] SPECIFICATIONS

1. Basic specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

2. Operation specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

A. Common operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

B. Copy mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

3. Engine specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

A. Operation and display section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

B. Paper feed, transport, paper exit section . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

C. Optical (Image scanning) section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

D. Scanner (exposure) section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

E. Image process section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

F. Fusing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4

G. Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4

4. Additional functions, copy functions,

and expanded functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4

5. Safety and environmental protection standards . . . . . . . . 3-4

6. Environment conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5

7. IMC board functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5

8. Printer function

(AR-M256/ M257/ M316/ M317/ 5625/ 5631) . . . . . . . . . . 3-6

A. “Sharp Printer Language with Compression (SPLC)”

Printer function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6

B. Printer driver specification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6

C. Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8

D. System outline. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8

9. Printer function (AR-M258/ M318) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8

A. Basic function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8

[4] CONSUMABLE PARTS

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

A. SEC/ SECL/ LAG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

B. Europe/ East Europe/ Russia/

Australia/ New Zealand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

C. Asia affiliates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

D. SMEF/ Israel/ Philippines/ Agent. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

E. Taiwan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

F. Hong Kong . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

G. China. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

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

A. SDSCA/ SECL/ LAG (AR-M257/ M317) . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

B. SEEG/ SUK/ SCA/ SCNZ/ SEA/ SEES/ SEZ/ SEIS/

SEB/ SEN/ SEF/ SMEF/ Russia/ Special country

(AR-M256/ M316, AR-5625/ 5631) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

C. STCL/ SRH/ SRS/ SRSSC/ SBI/ Agent (All model) . . . 4-3

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

<TD cartridge>. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4

<Drum> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4

3. Environment conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4

A. Ambient conditions for transporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4

B. Ambient storage conditions (sealed). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4

C. Operating ambient conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4

4. Life (packed conditions). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4

[5] UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION

1. Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1

A. Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1

B. Power source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1

C. Transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1

D. Other precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

2. Removal of protective material and fixing screw . . . . . . . . 5-2

3. Removal and storage of fixing pin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

4. Developer cartridge installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3

5. Toner cartridge installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3

6. Toner density sensor level adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4

7. Tray paper size setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4

A. Trays 1 – 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4

B. Manual feed tray. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4

8. Installation of options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5

A. AR-P27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5

B. AR-PK1N . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6

C. AR-PF1/PF2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7

D. MX-NSX1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7

F. AR-SM5/SM6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8

[6] EXTERNAL VIEW AND INTERNAL STRUCTURE

1. Name and function of each section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

A. External view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

B. Internal structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2

C. Operation panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3

D. Job status screen

(common to copy, print, network scan and fax) . . . . . . . 6-4

E. Motor, Solenoid, Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5

F. Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5

G. PWB unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6

H. Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6

[7] ADJUSTMENTS, SETTING

1. List of adjustment items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1

2. Copier adjustment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1

A. Process section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1

B. Mechanism section. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3

C. Image density (exposure) adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9

[8] SIMULATION

(Diagnostics, setup, adjustment value input, data display)

1. Outline and purpose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1

2. Code-type simulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1

A. Operating procedures and operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1

B. How to change the simulation adjustment value set

by the touch panel in the adjustment value entry

process. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1

3. Simulation code list. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3

4. Details. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6

[9] TROUBLE CODE LIST

1. List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1

2. Self diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2

[10] DISASSEMBLY, ASSEMBLY AND MAINTENANCE

1. Maintenance table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1

(For 25cpm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1

(For 31cpm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2

2. Counter clear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3

3. List of disassembly and assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3

4. Details of disassembly and assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3

A. Process unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3

B. Developing section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-5

C. Fusing section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-6

D. Optical section. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-8

E. Paper feed section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-9

F. Side door unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-15

G. 1st paper exit unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-16

H. 2nd paper exit unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-17

I. Laser unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-18

J. Power unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-18

K. PWB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-19

L. Ozone filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-21

M. Drive section. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-21

N. Transport section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-23

O. Operation section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-24

P. Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-24

[11] OTHERS

1. Flash ROM version-up procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-1

A. Program download method

(for Copier, and fax program) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-1

B. Printer Control Board firmware download method . . . 11-2

C. Others (Troubleshooting) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-3

2. Key operator program list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-3

A. Common program of digital copier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-3

B. Copy function setting program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-4

C. Printer function setting program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-4

D. Network scanner function setting program . . . . . . . . . 11-5

3. E-mail Status/ E-mail Alerts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-6

A. Basic functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-6

B. Main body specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-6

C. Printer controller specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-6

D. Handling of transmission data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-6

[12] ELECTRICAL SECTION

1. Block diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1

2. Actual wiring diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-2

AR-M256/M257/M258/M316/M317/M318/5625/5631 NOTE FOR SERVICING 1 - 1

[1] NOTE FOR SERVICING

This Service Manual uses some photographs to assure safe operation.

Please understand the meanings of photographs before servicing.

1. Warning for servicing

1) Be sure to connect the power cord only to a power outlet that

meets the specified voltage and current requirements.

Avoid complex wiring, which may lead to a fire or an electric shock.

2) If there is any abnormality such as smoke or an abnormal smell,

interrupt the job and disconnect the power plug.

It may cause a fire or an electric shock.

3) Be sure the machine is properly grounded. Failure to ground the

machine properly may result in an electric shock or fire.

To protect the machine and the power unit from lightening, ground-

ing must be made.

4) When connecting the ground wire, never connect it to the following

points as it may cause an explosion, fire, or an electric shock:

• Gas tube

• Lightning conductor

• A water pipe or a water faucet, which is not recognized as a

grounding object by the authorities.

• Grounding wire for telephone line

5) Do not damage, break, or stress the power cord. Do not put heavy

objects on the power cord. Do not bend or pull the cord forcefully. It

may cause a fire or electric shock.

6) Keep the power cable away from a heat source.

Do not insert the power plug with dust on it into a power outlet.

It may cause a fire or an electric shock.

7) Do not put a receptacle with water in it or a metal piece which may

drop inside the machine.

It may cause a fire or an electric shock.

8) Do not touch the power plug, insert a telephone jack, perform ser-

vice or operate the machine with wet or oil hands. It may cause an

electric shock.

2. Precautions for servicing

1) When servicing, disconnect the power plug, the printer cable, the

network cable, and the telephone line from the machine, except

when performing the communication test, etc.

It may cause an injury or an electric shock.

2) There is a high temperature area inside the machine. Use extreme

care when servicing.

3) There is a high voltage section inside the machine which may

cause an electric shock . Be careful when servicing.

4) Do not disassemble the laser unit. Do not insert a reflective mate-

rial such as a screwdriver in the laser beam path.

It may damage eyes by reflection of laser beams.

5) When servicing the machine while operating, be careful not to

make contact with chains, belts, gear, and any other moving parts.

6) Do not leave the machine with the cabinet disassembled.

Do not allow any person other than a serviceman to touch inside

the machine. It may cause an electric shock, a burn, or an injury.

7) When servicing, do not breathe toner, developer, and ink exces-

sively. Do not get them in the eyes.

If toner, developer, or ink enters you eyes, wash it away with water

immediately, and consult a doctor if necessary.

8) The machine has got sharp edges inside. Be careful not to dam-

age fingers when servicing.

9) Do not throw toner or a toner cartridge in a fire. Otherwise, toner

may pop and burn you.

10) When replacing the lithium battery on the PWB, use only the spec-

ified battery. If a battery of different specification is used, it may not

be compatible and cause breakdown or malfunction of the

machine.

11) When carrying an electric unit or a PWB, use an anti-static (elec-

tricity) bag. Failure to do so may cause component failure or

machine malfunction.

3. Note for installing site

Do not install the machine at the following sites.

1) Place of high temperature, high humidity, low temperature, low

humidity, place under an extreme change in temperature and

humidity.

Paper may get damp and form dews inside the machine, causing

paper jam or copy dirt.

For operating and storing conditions, refer to the specifications

described later.

2) Place of much vibrations

It may cause a breakdown.

3) Poorly ventilated place

An electro-static type copier will produce ozone inside it.

The quantity of ozone produced is designed to a low level so as

not to affect human bodies. However, continuous use of such a

machine may produce a smell of ozone. Install the machine in a

well ventilated place, and ventilate occasionally.

4) Place of direct sunlight.

Plastic parts and ink may be deformed, discolored, or may undergo

qualitative change.

It may cause a breakdown or copy dirt.

5) Place which is full of organic gases such as ammonium

The organic photoconductor (OPC) drum used in the machine may

undergo qualitative change due to organic gases such as ammo-

nium.

Installation of this machine near a diazo-type copier may result in

dirt copy.

6) Place of much dust

When dusts enter the machine, it may cause a breakdown or copy

dirt.

7) Place near a wall

Some machine require intake and exhaust of air.

If intake and exhaust of air are not properly performed, copy dirt or

a breakdown may be resulted.

8) Unstable or slant surface

If the machine drops or fall down, it may cause an injury or a break-

down.

If there are optional paper desk and the copier desk specified, it is

recommendable to use them.

When using the optional desk, be sure to fix the adjuster and lock

the casters.

WARNING: If this WARNING should be ignored, a serious danger

to life or a serious injury may result.

CAUTION: If this CAUTION should be ignored, injury or damage

to property could result.

AR-M256/M257/M258/M316/M317/M318/5625/5631 CONFIGURATION 2 - 1

[2] CONFIGURATION

1. Line of machines and options

Paper feed unit (500 Seets)

[AR-D30]

Paper feed unit (500c2 Seets)

[AR-D31]

Finisher

[AR-FN5A]

Saddle stitch finisher

[AR-F14N]

Staple cartridge

[AR-SC2]

Staple cartridge

[AR-SC1]

Punch unit

[AR-PN1A/B/C/D]

Reversing single pass feeder

[AR-RP7]

Document cover

[AR-VR6]

[AR-M257/M317]

[RSPF]

[AR-P27]

Printer expantion kit (PCL)Expantion memory board

PS3 expantion kit

Network scanner

expantion kit

Sharpdesk

license kit

Application integration

module kit

[AR-SM5](256MB)

[AR-SM6](512MB)

FAX expantion kitData security kit FAX memory (8MB)

[AR-FX7]

[AR-PF1] [AR-PF2]

[AR-MM9]

[AR-PK1N][MX-NSX1]

[MX-USX1/

MX-USX5/

MX-US10/

MX-US50/

MX-USA0]

[MX-AMX1]

[AR-FR24]

(For 25cpm)

[AR-FR25]

(For 31cpm)

[AR-FR24U]

(For 25cpm)

[AR-FR25U]

(For 31cpm)

Copier/Printer (SPLC) model

Copier/Printer (SPLC) model

[AR-M258/M318]

Copier/Printer (PCL)

Network model

[AR-M256/M316]

[AR-5625/5631]

[AR-M256/M316/M257/M317/M258/M318]

[AR-M256/M316/M257/M317]

Job separator tray

[AR-TR3]

Barcode font kit Flash ROM kit

[Authentication

version]

[Commercial

version]

AR-M256/M257/M258/M316/M317/M318/5625/5631 CONFIGURATION 2 - 2

2. Combination of options list

F : Installable

✕: Not available

Section

Option Main unit Model

Note

Item Model

AR-M256/

M316

AR-M257/

M317

AR-M258/

M318

AR-5625/

5631

Automatic document

feeder and OC

Document feeder AR-RP7 F Standard FF

Document cover AR-VR6 F ✕ FF

Paper feed system Paper feed unit (500 sheets) AR-D30 FFFF500 x 1 (80g/m

2

)

Paper feed unit

(500 x 2 sheets)

AR-D31 FFFF500 x 2 (80g/m

2

)

Paper exit system Job separator tray AR-TR3 FFFF

Finisher AR-FN5A FFFF

Staple cartridge AR-SC1 FFFFFor AR-FN5A

Saddle stitch finisher AR-F14N FFFF

Staple cartridge AR-SC2 FFFFFor AR-F14N

Punch unit AR-PN1A FFFF

AR-PN1B FFFF

AR-PN1C FFFF

AR-PN1D FFFF

FAX system FAX expansion kit AR-FX7 FFFF

FAX memory (8MB) AR-MM9 FFFF

Printer system Printer expansion kit (PCL) AR-P27 FFStandard ✕

Bar code font kit AR-PF1 FFF✕ AR-P27 must be installed.

Flash ROM kit AR-PF2 FFF ✕

PS3 expansion kit AR-PK1N FFF✕

Memory board 256MB expansion memory

board

AR-SM5 FFFF

512MB expansion memory

board

AR-SM6 FFFF

Software Network scanner expansion

kit

MX-NSX1 FFF✕ AR-P27 must be installed.

Sharpdesk 1 license kit MX-USX1 FFF✕

Sharpdesk 5 license kit MX-USX5 FFF✕

Sharpdesk 10 license kit MX-US10 FFF✕

Sharpdesk 50 license kit MX-US50 FFF✕

Sharpdesk 100 license kit MX-USA0 FFF✕

Application integration

module kit

MX-AMX1 FFF✕ AR-P27 must be installed.

Data security Data security kit

(Commercial version)

AR-FR24U FFFFFor 25cpm

AR-FR25U FFFFFor 31cpm

Data security kit

(Authentication version)

AR-FR24 FFFFFor 25cpm

AR-FR25 FFFFFor 31cpm

AR-M256/M257/M258/M316/M317/M318/5625/5631 SPECIFICATIONS 3 - 1

[3] SPECIFICATIONS

1. Basic specifications

(1) Type

(2) External dimensions

(3) Weight

(4) Power supply

2. Operation specifications

A. Common operation

(1) Warm up time

(2) Jam recovery time

B. Copy mode

(1) Document size

(2) Picture quality mode

(3) Copy magnification ratio

(4) Job speed

a. First Copy Time

∗ Measurement conditions:

When paper of A4/ 8.5 x 11 is fed from the main unit tray, the poly-

gon motor is rotating.

b. Copy speed

∗ S to S: A4/ 8.5 x 11 documents 11 sheets, copy 1 sets

(First copy is not included.)

Monochrome scan resolution: 600 x 600dpi (Default)

c. Multi copy speed (sheets/ minute)

∗ Same speed for Normal/ Enlargement/ Reduction.

(5) Max. multi-copy (print) quantity

(6) Picture quality

A. Resolution

Machine Type Desktop type

Floor to OC top

surface

623 (W) x 615 (D) x 640.5 (H)mm

(24.5 (W) x 24.2 (D) x 25.2 (H) inch)

Floor to Glass

surface

623 (W) x 615 (D) x 665 (H)mm

(24.5 (W) x 24.2 (D) x 26.2 (H) inch)

Floor to RSPF

surface

623 (W) x 615 (D) x 786 (H)mm

(24.5 (W) x 24.2 (D) x 30.9 (H) inch)

AR-M256/ M258/

M316/ M318/ 5625/

5631

49.2 kg (with OC)

AR-M257/ M317 55 kg

Voltage 100V: 110V/ 120V to 127V

200V: 220V to 240V

Frequency 50/ 60Hz common

Power switch One power source

25 sheet model 31 sheet model

Warm-up time 23 sec. or less 25 sec. or less

Pre-heat function Yes

About 10sec.

However, the conditions for warming up of fusing and toner control

are excluded.

(Condition: Leaving the machine for 60 sec after opening the door,

standard condition, polygon stop.)

Max. document size A3 paper (11" × 17")

Picture quality mode Density adjustment step Toner save mode

Text Auto mode 1 step Selectable

Text mode 5 steps Selectable

Text/ Photo mode 5 steps Selectable

Photo mode 5 steps —

Copy magnification ratio

Magnification range/ fixed magnification

Zoom width 25 to 400% (50 to 200% for RSPF)

Fixed magnification

mode

AB Series : 25, 50, 70, 81, 86, 100, 115,

122, 141, 200, 400%

Inch Series: 25, 50, 64, 77, 100, 121, 129,

200, 400%

Independent

magnification width

25 to 400% for horizontal/ vertical

(50 to 200% for RSPF)

Magnification

precision

Normal copy: 100%±1.0%

Enlargement copy: Set magnification ±1.0%

Reduction copy: Set magnification ±1.0%

Platen/ DSPF

AR-M256/ M257/

M258/ 5625

AR-M316/ M317/

M318/ 5631

Platen Less than 4.8 sec. Less than 4.8 sec.

RSPF Less than 9.3 sec. Less than 9.3 sec.

Engine

AR-M256/ M257/

M258/ 5625

AR-M316/ M317/

M318/ 5631

S to S 25 cpm (100%) 27 cpm (87%)

Document Size

AR-M256/ M257/

M258/ 5625

AR-M316/ M317/

M318/ 5631

A3 13 17

B4 15 20

A4 25 31

A4R 18 24

B5 25 31

B5R 20 24

A5 25 31

11" × 17" 13 17

8-1/ 2" × 14" 14 20

8-1/ 2" × 13" 15 20

8-1/ 2" × 11" 25 31

8-1/ 2" × 11"R 18 24

5.5 × 8.5 25 31

999 sheets

Scan

resol

ution

(dpi)

Copy mode

Platen 400 × 600dpi

RSPF 400 × 600dpi

Input

and

send

resol

ution

(dpi)

Fax send mode

Select mode

Normal

text

Fine

text

Super

fine test

Ultra

fine text

Transmission

resolution

203.2 ×

97.8

203.2 ×

195.6

203.2 ×

391

406.4 ×

391

Half tone × FFF

Scanner mode

Select mode 200 ×

200

300 ×

300

400 ×

400

600 ×

600

Input resolution:

OC

600 ×

600

600 ×

600

600 ×

600

600 ×

600

Input resolution:

RSPF

600 ×

367

600 ×

367

600 ×

367

600 ×

367

Transmission

resolution

200 ×

200

300 ×

300

400 ×

400

600 ×

600

AR-M256/M257/M258/M316/M317/M318/5625/5631 SPECIFICATIONS 3 - 2

b. Gradation

3. Engine specifications

A. Operation and display section

B. Paper feed, transport, paper exit section

(1) Paper feed ability

• Tray 1

• Tray 2

• Manual feed section

∗ Overseas envelopes for check:

#10 Commercial, DL, C5 ("Must be free of passing trouble" with :

Must pass through machine with reliability.)

(Evaluation reference envelope)

∗ Types of gift wrapping paper for check:

Aioi Envelope gift wrapping paper A3, B4, A4, B5, Mino Size, Hanshi

(“Must be free of passing trouble” with : Must pass through machine

with reliability.)

Note: FAX data print from manual paper feed cannot be performed.

Copy magnification

ratio

Position

Center Corners

25% to 49% — —

50% to 69% 3.2 line/mm 2.8 line/mm

70% to 94% 3.6 line/mm 3.2 line/mm

95% to 105% 5.0 line/mm 4.5 line/mm

106% to 141% 5.0 line/mm 4.5 line/mm

142% to 400% 5.0 line/mm 4.5 line/mm

Read 256 gradations

Write 2 gradations

Display unit Dot matrix LCD, Touch panel

Operation system Button switch system

Type 2-stage paper feed tray + multi manual feed

(Can be extended up to 4 stages by installation

of the options.)

Paper feed method Paper is fed from the above by the front

loading system.

Dehumidification

heater

No

Paper size label Yes

Maximum weight

setting

No

Paper size A3/ B4/ A4/ A4R/ B5/ B5R/ A5/ 16K/ 16KR/

11 × 17/ 8.5 × 14/ 8.5 × 13/ 8.5 × 11/ 8.5 × 5.5

Paper size change

method

Changeable by the user.

(By the operation on the LCD panel)

Paper type setting Normal paper, Recycled paper, Letterhead,

Color paper

Paper size setting

when shipping

AB series: A4

Inch series: 8.5 x 11

Allowable paper

type and weight for

paper feed

56 to 105g/

m

2

/ 15 to 28lbs Bond

Paper capacity 500 sheets (80g/

m

2

paper) (Plain paper)

Paper type Plain paper (56 to 80g/

m

2

), Normal paper

(80 to 105g/

m

2

), Letterhead, Color paper

Paper remaining

detection

No (Only paper empty detection)

Paper size A3/ B4/ A4/ A4R/ B5R/ 16KR/ 8K/11 × 17/

8.5 × 14/ 8.5 × 13/ 8.5 × 11/ 8.5 × 11R

Paper size change

method

Changeable by the user.

(By the operation on the LCD panel)

Paper type setting Normal paper, Recycled paper, Letterhead,

Color paper

Paper size setting

when shipping

AB series: A4

Inch series: 8.5 x 11

Allowable paper

type and weight for

paper feed

56 to 105g/

m

2

/ 15 to 28lbs Bond

Paper capacity 500 sheets (80g/

m

2

paper) (Plain paper)

Paper type Plain paper (56 to 80g/

m

2

), Normal paper

(80 to 105g/

m

2

), Letterhead, Color paper

Paper remaining

detection

No (Only paper empty detection)

Transport reference Center reference

Paper size display AB series: A3 to A6R, Postcard

Inch series: 11 x 17 to 5.5 x 8.5

Paper size setting A3/ A4, 11 x 17, B4/ B5, 8.5 x 14, A4R/ A5,

B5R, A5R, 5.5 x 8.5

Paper type Multi paper feed:

Plain paper (52 to 80g/

m

2

), recycled paper,

OHP, label sheet, gift wrapping paper,

postcards, double postal card (no folding line),

envelope, coarse paper, thick paper

Single paper feed:

Plain paper (52 to 128g/m

2

), recycled paper,

OHP, label sheet, gift wrapping paper,

postcards, double postal card (no folding line),

envelope, postcard paper, coarse paper, No. 2

master drawing, Thick paper (Max. 200g/m

2

)

Allowable paper

type and weight for

paper feed

Multi paper feed:

Plain paper (52 to 128g/

m

2

), special paper,

thick paper (Max. 200g/

m

2

)

Single paper feed:

Plain paper, special paper, No. 2 master

drawing, thick paper (Max. 200g/

m

2

)

52 to 200g/

m

2

(14 to 54lbs)

Paper capacity

(Multi paper feed)

Normal paper: 100 sheets

(Plain paper: 52 to 80g/

m

2

)

Recycled paper/ coarse paper: 100 sheets

Postcards/ Double postal card

(no folding line):

30 sheets

Thick paper (Max. 200g/

m

2

): 30 sheets

OHP/ Label sheet/ Gift wrapping paper: 40

sheets

Envelope

(AB series: 10 sheets, Inch series 5 sheets)

Paper size

detection

Automatic

detection-

AB

A3 / A4 / 11 x 17 / 8.5 × 14/

8.5 x 13 */ 8.5 x 11 / 8.5 x 11R /

5.5 x 8.5

Automatic

detection-

inch

A3 / B4 / A4 / A4R / A5 / 11 x 17 /

8.5 × 14/ 8.5 x 13 */ 8.5 x 11

Automatic

detection-

China

A3 / B4 / A4 / A4R / B5 / B5R /

A5 / 8K / 16K

Automatic

detection-

Ta iw a n

A3 / B4 / A4 / A4R / B5 / B5R /

A5 / 11 × 17/ 8.5 x 14 / 8.5 x 11

Detection

disregard

setting

Ye s

AR-M256/M257/M258/M316/M317/M318/5625/5631 SPECIFICATIONS 3 - 3

• Duplex

(2) Finishing ability

(3) Job separator exit tray (AR-TR3)

C. Optical (Image scanning) section

(1) Type

(2) Document reference position

(3) Resolution

(4) Gradation

(5) Original size/ Scanning area

a. Max. original size

(6) Scanning speed

(7) Light source (lamp)

(8) Read sensor

D. Scanner (exposure) section

(1) Resolution

(2) Gradation

(3) Laser unit specifications

E. Image process section

Type Switchback system

Paper size A3, B4, A4, A4R, B5, B5R, 11 x 17, 8.5 x 14,

8.5 x 13, 8.5 x 11, 8.5 x 11R

Type and weight of

paper which can be

passed

56 to 105g/

m

2

/ 15 to 21.3lbs Bond

Duplex print from manual paper feed can be

performed.

(Except for heavy paper, OHP sheet, and

special paper.)

∗ Judgment is made by setting the paper type

on the operation panel.

Paper exit section Paper exit tray (1 tray)

Paper exit face Face down

Capacity 500 sheets (80g/

m

2

paper)

Full detection No

Paper detection Yes

Finishing Yes

Offset function Depending on the shifter.

Stapling Available when the finisher is installed.

Condition In case of Optional function (printer, FAX) is

set up as MFD.

Simultaneous

wrapping in kit

Job separator tray

Setting manual book

Simultaneous

wrapping

Setting manual book

Function This exit tray is set up above main exit tray, and

can separate copier exit, printer exit and FAX

exit.

Many of tray 1 (this tray can not set up more than 2)

Separator system By control of main machine

Exit paper size All sizes of paper except for postcards (A6)

and envelopes.

Exit paper weight 52 to 128g/m

2

(14 to 34.1lbs)

Paper pass Center (same as main unit)

Exit area/ finishing Face-down paper exit to the upper surface of

the main unit paper exit section

Machine weight 0.6 kg

Exit capacity 100 sheets (80g/m

2

paper)

Tray full detector Yes

Concept of function

Upper exit tray

(Job separator)

Copy/ FAX/ Printer

(This setting can be done by users.)

Lower exit tray

(main machine

exit tray)

Copy/ Printer/ FAX

(This setting can be done by users.)

Document table Document table fixed type (Flat-bed type)

Document table Rear left reference

Main scanning direction Sub scanning direction

400 dpi 600 dpi

256 gradations (8-bit)

A3 paper (11" × 17")

122mm/sec (600 dpi: magnification ratio 100%)

(AR-M256/ M257/ M258/ 5625)

145mm/sec (600 dpi: magnification ratio 100%)

(AR-M316/ M317/ M318/ 5631)

Type None-electrode xenon lamp

Drive voltage 1.5 kV

Type Reduction optical system image sensor (CCD)

Monochrome

Main scanning direction Sub scanning direction

600 dpi 600 dpi

2 gradations

r.p.m. 28,819 rpm (26 sheet model/FAX output)

34,252 rpm (31 sheet model)

Mirror surfaces 6 faces

Laser power 0.16mW (26 sheet model/FAX output)

0.18mW (31 sheet model)

Laser beam size 60

µ (Main scan) x 70µ (Sub scan)

Laser wave length 785nm

Imaging speed 600 dpi: 122 mm/sec.

(AR-M256/ M257/ M258/ 5625)

600 dpi: 145 mm/sec.

(AR-M316/ M317/ M318/ 5631)

Photo

conductor

Type OPC drum (dia. 30mm)

LIFE 25 sheet model: 75,000 sheets

31 sheet model: 100,000 sheets

Toner Type Developer (Black)

LIFE 25,000 sheets

(Toner, life: 25k,

Developer life: 75k (26 sheet model)

100k (31 sheet model))

Charge System Charged saw-tooth

Voltage 560

µA constant electric current

Transfer System Transfer roller

Voltage 18

µA (electric current)

Exposure None-electrode xenon lamp

AR-M256/M257/M258/M316/M317/M318/5625/5631 SPECIFICATIONS 3 - 4

F. Fusing

G. Drive

4. Additional functions, copy functions,

and expanded functions

5. Safety and environmental protection

standards

(1) Safety standards

(2) Ozone level

(3) Noise level

Developing Dry, 2-component magnetic brush

development

Separation (–) DC scorotron

Discharge —

Cleaning Contacted blade

Type Heat roller

Lamp Type Halogen lamp

Voltage 100V: 110V/ 120V to 127V

200V: 220V to 240V

Power

consumption

Main : 650W

Sub : 550W

Fusing temperature 185° (600 dpi)

Heat roller Teflon coated roller

Pressure roller Silicone rubber roller with re-engerized

cube

Separation system Natural separation (with pawl)

Drive section Motor

Main motor DC brushless motor

APS (Automatic

paper selection)

Ye s

(No for APS by flow scan with the RSPF)

AMS (Automatic

magnification ratio

selection)

Ye s

(No for AMS by flow scan with the RSPF)

Stream feeding mode Yes

Job build function Yes (Copy/ Scan)

Auto tray switching Yes (No for manual paper feed)

Memory copy Yes (1 page memory provided as standard)

Rotation copy Yes

E-sort Yes

XY zoom Yes

When the OC is used: Landscape/ Portrait

25 – 400%

When the RSPF is used: Landscape/ Portrait

50 – 200%

1 set 2 copy Yes (No for enlargement)

Binding margin Yes

Default AB series: 0 – 20 mm (Unit of 1 mm)

Inch series: 0 – 1 inch (Unit of 1/ 8 inch)

Edge erase Yes

Default AB series: 0 – 20 mm (Unit of 1 mm)

Inch series: 0 – 1 inch (Unit of 1/ 8 inch)

Center frame erase Yes

Default AB series: 0 – 20 mm (Unit of 1 mm)

Inch series: 0 – 1 inch (Unit of 1/ 8 inch)

Booklet copy No

White/ black reversion Yes

Whole surface only

(Can be inhibited with the simulation.)

2 in 1/ 4 in 1 Yes (Centering provided)

Sorter Yes

Offset function (shifter or finisher) required

Mix paper feed Yes (Only when this function is set)

Preheating Yes (Conditions are set with the key operator

program.)

Auto power shut off

function

Yes (Conditions are set with the key operator

program.)

Message display Yes

Key operator program Yes

Printer status monitor/

Printer administration

utility

Yes (A PCL printer board is required (TCP/

IP only). To use another protocol, an NIC

card is required.)

Wireless LAN support Yes (A 3rd party part is recommended.)

Coin vendor support Yes (Option only for the models for dealers)

Auditor support Yes

Duplex Yes (Standard)

Total counter Yes

Toner save Yes

Department

management

Yes (100 departments)

Job registration/ call Yes (10 jobs)

Cover paper Yes (Insertion and stapling must be allowed

from manual feed.)

OHP insert paper No

Self print function Yes (The service simulations in the machine

and the key operation list are printed.)

Built-in clock Yes

Paper exit tray

selection

(When the finisher is installed)

Machine: Copy/ FAX/ *Printer

Top tray: Copy/ *FAX

Offset tray: Printer/ *Copy

(When the job separator is installed)

Machine: *Copy/ Printer/ FAX

Job separator tray: Copy/ *Printer/ *FAX

* Default: (The above setup items for each

paper exit tray can be changed by the user.)

1 page memory 48MB

North America

Standard Europe

(Western/North)

Australia

UL60950-1

CSA C22.2

No.60950-1

21CFR (Laser)

IEC60950-1

IEC60825-1 (Laser)

IEC60950-1

IEC60825-1 (Laser)

AS/NZS 60950

(FAX option)

Ozone Less than 0.02mg/m³

Dust Less than 0.075mg/m³

Operating 25-sheet model: Less than 6.3B

31-sheet model: Less than 6.8B

On standby 25-sheet model: Less than 4.0B

31-sheet model: Less than 5.0B

AR-M256/M257/M258/M316/M317/M318/5625/5631 SPECIFICATIONS 3 - 5

(4) Environmental protection standards

6. Environment conditions

(1) Space required

(2) Operating ambient conditions

(3) Ambient storage conditions

(4) Ambient conditions for transporting

(5) Atmospheric pressure

(6) Standard temperature and humidity

7. IMC board functions

Note: The number of sheets for the columns marked with “*” is calcu-

lated supposing that the same quantity is assigned to the ROPM

memory and the copy expansion memory.

International energy program digital complex machine (EPA)

Conforming to New energy star program (2007 new standard)

Environmental Choice Program (ECP)

Conforming to New Blue Angel

* Conforms to 2007 New Blue Angel.

Nordic swan

Conforming to WEEE

European ROHS regulations

ISO11798 (Lightfastness)

ISO19752 (Measures the toner consumption)

Taiwan battery

Other environmental protection standards

(Sharp: Follows the Green Product Declaration.)

Folded multi manual feed 628 (W) × 585.5 (D) mm

Open multi manual feed 894 (W) × 585.5 (D) mm

Temperature (˚C)

Humidity (%)

Temperature (˚C)

Humidity (%)

595 mmHg or above

Temperature 20 to 25°C

Humidity 65±5%RH

* Sort function

(Electronic sort)

32MB (Copy: 16MB, Print: 16MB)

90 sheets (max. 1500 sheets) with A4

standard documents at 600dpi. Offset

paper exit by the shifter function

* Group function 32MB (Copy: 16MB, Print: 16MB)

90 sheets (max. 1500 sheets) with A4

standard documents at 600dpi. Offset

paper exit by the shifter function

Rotation copy

If there is paper of the same size as the

document size, the image is rotated and

printed even though the paper is set in a

different direction. (In some cases,

enlargement rotation may not be executed.)

2 in 1/ 4 in 1 Two pages or four pages of documents are

copied on one page of paper. Division can

be made with slid lines or dotted lines (by

user setup). (The solid line width is 8 lines)

Edge erase Images on the edges of the document are

erased and copy is made. (Adjustable in

the range of 0 – 20mm (0 – 1 inch).)

Center erase The center image of the set document is

erased and copy is made. (Adjustable in

the range of 0 – 20mm (0 – 1 inch).)

Binding edge Binding edge is provided on the left, right

or the top of the set document.

Compression memory

for electronic sort

32MB

* Memory read capacity 32MB (Copy: 16MB, Print: 16MB)

90 sheets (Max. 1500 sheets) of A4

standard documents (Sharp A4 standard

document Test Chart B (6%))

Memory expansion 2 slots for DIMM memory, Max. 512MB x 2

slots + 32MB (Expandable up to 1056MB)

Temperature (˚C)

Humidity (%)

AR-M256/M257/M258/M316/M317/M318/5625/5631 SPECIFICATIONS 3 - 6

8. Printer function

(AR-M256/ M257/ M316/ M317/ 5625/ 5631)

A. “Sharp Printer Language with Compression

(SPLC)” Printer function

(1) Basic specification

B. Printer driver specification

(1) System

(2) Printing function specification

(3) Print quality

* Default

Item Detail

Print Speed 15ppm: 600dpi (including transfer from PC)

25ppm: ROPM (AR-M256/ M257/ 5625)

31ppm: ROPM (AR-M316/ M317/ 5631)

Resolution 600dpi

Smoothing 600dpi

Toner Save Mode Standard

Input tray Multi Bypass tray

Tray 1, Tray 2, Tray 3, Tray 4

(Depending on conditions of the machine

and option installation.)

Duplex print Standard

Finisher Option

Printer driver Standard

Manual

(Online manual)

Standard

Platform IBM PC/ AT (Include compatible machine)

Support OS

(Printer Driver)

Windows 98/ Me

Windows NT 4.0 Workstation (SP5 or later)

Windows 2000

Windows XP/ XP x64

Windows Vista/ Vista x64

Machine OS

IBM PC/ AT (Include

compatible machine)

Windows 98/ Me

Windows NT 4.0 Workstation (SP5 or later)

Windows 2000

Windows XP/ XP x64

Windows Vista/ Vista x64

Function Content

General Copies 1-999

Orientation Portrait

Landscape

Collate Collate

Uncollate

Document Style 1-Sided, 2-Sided (Book),

2-Sided (Tablet)

N-up printing 2/ 4

N-up Order Z

N-up Border Yes/ No

User Setting Yes

Paper Input Paper Size A3/ B4/ A4/ B5/ A5/ B6/ A6/

Ledger (11x17) /

Legal (8.5 x 14) /

Foolscap (8.5 x 13) /

Letter (8.5 x 11) /

Invoice (5.5 x 8.5)/ Folio/

Executive/ COM-10 /

DL/ C5/ 8K/ 16K

Custom Paper Size 1 size

Source Selection • Auto

• Bypass (Auto)

• Bypass (Manual)

• Tray 1/ 2/ 3/ 4

Paper Input

Paper Type Tray:

Normal paper, letter head

paper, recycle paper, colored

paper

Bypass:

Normal paper, recycle paper,

OHP, label paper, gift

wrapping paper, postcards,

double postal card (no folding

line), envelope, postcard

paper, coarse paper, No. 2

master drawing, thick paper

Transparency print Yes/ No

Paper Output

Output Tray Selection • Center Tray

• Upper Tray

• Finisher Offset tray

Staple Yes/ No

Graphic Print Quality Normal

Draft

Photo

Smoothing Yes/ No

Toner save Yes/ No

Photo Enhancement Yes/ No

Fit to Page Yes/ No

2 Gradation print Yes/ No

Image Adjustment Brightness: 0 to 100

Contrast: 0 to 100

Watermark Watermark (None)/ TOP SECRET/

CONFIDENTIAL/ DRAFT/

ORIGINAL/ COPY

User setting Add/ Update/ Delete

Position Center

X: ±50

Y: ±50

Size 6 to 300

Angle ±90

Gray Scale 0 to 255

Edit Font Yes

On first page only Yes/ No

Configuration

Setting

Input Trays Two/ Three/ Four trays

Output Tray Options None/ Upper Tray/ Staple

Finisher

Set Tray Status Yes

Version Information Yes

Others

ROPM Yes/ No

Mode Control Content

Resolution/

Print quality

600dpi

(Fixed)

Print quality is selected from

Normal*/ Draft/ Photo.

Smoothing On* Smoothing function is ON.

Off Smoothing function is OFF.

Toner Save Mode On Toner save function is ON.

Off* Toner save function is OFF.

Photo Enhancement On Photo enhancement function is ON.

Off* Photo enhancement function is

OFF.

2 Gradation print On 2-Gradation print function is ON.

Off* 2-Gradation print function is OFF.

Function Content

AR-M256/M257/M258/M316/M317/M318/5625/5631 SPECIFICATIONS 3 - 7

(5) Paper handling specifications

a. Paper feed direction

Limitations on tray/ functions for support paper

(6) Print enable area

Paper name Paper size

Paper feed tray Paper exit tray Function

Manual

tray

Tray 1 Tray 2 Tray 3 Tray 4

Center

tray

Upper

tray

Offset

tray

Staple Fit page

A3 297 x 420 mm Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

A4 210 x 297 mm Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

A5 148 x 210 mm Yes Yes N/A N/A N/A Yes Yes N/A N/A Yes

A6 105 x 148 mm Yes N/A N/A N/A N/A Yes N/A N/A N/A Yes

B4 257 x 364 mm Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

B5 182 x 257 mm Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

B6 128 x 182 mm Yes N/A N/A N/A N/A Yes Yes N/A N/A Yes

Ledger 11 x 17 inch Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Letter 8.5 x 11 inch Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Legal 8.5 x 14 inch Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Executive 7.25 x 10.5 inch Yes N/A N/A N/A N/A Yes Yes N/A N/A Yes

Folio 8.3 x 13 inch Yes N/A N/A N/A N/A Yes Yes N/A N/A Yes

Invoice 5.5 x 8.5 inch Yes Yes N/A N/A N/A Yes Yes N/A N/A Yes

Foolscap 8.5 x 13 inch Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

8K 270 x 390 mm Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes N/A Yes

16K 195 x 270 mm Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes N/A Yes

DL 110 x 220 mm Yes N/A N/A N/A N/A Yes Yes N/A N/A Yes

C5 162 x 229 mm Yes N/A N/A N/A N/A Yes Yes N/A N/A Yes

Com10 4.125 x 9.5 inch Yes N/A N/A N/A N/A Yes Yes N/A N/A Yes

Custom W: 100 to 297 mm

L: 148 to 431.8 mm

Yes N/A N/A N/A N/A Yes N/A N/A N/A N/A

Setting direction toward paper

feed port = Long side

Setting direction toward paper

feed port = Short side

Transfer direction

Transfer direction

Actual page size

HP/GL

picture frame

Logic paper size

Print area

Paper

Size

ABCDEFGH

A3 7014 9920 6730 142 100 300 6814 0

B4 6070 8597 5786 142 100 300 5870 0

A4 4960 7014 4676 142 100 300 4760 0

B5 4298 6070 5770 142 100 300 4098 0

A5 3508 4960 3224 142 100 300 3308 0

Ledger 6600 10200 6300 150 100 300 6400 0

Legal 5100 8400 4800 150 100 300 4900 0

Letter 5100 6600 4800 150 100 300 4900 0

Invoice 3300 5100 3000 150 100 300 3100 0

Foolscap 5100 7800 4800 150 100 300 4900 0

Folio 4980 7800 4680 150 100 300 4780 0

Executive 4350 6300 4050 150 100 300 4150 0

COM-10 2474 5700 2174 150 100 300 2274 0

C5 3826 5408 3542 142 100 300 3626 0

DL 2598 5196 2314 142 100 300 2398 0

Actual page

size

HP/GL

picture

frame

Logic paper

size

Print area

AR-M256/M257/M258/M316/M317/M318/5625/5631 SPECIFICATIONS 3 - 8

∗ To p m ar gi n

The set value is received from the digital copier, and data are made

according to the set value.

∗ Left margin

Since the paper size sensor is not set, the digital copier cannot recog-

nize the size and direction of paper which is actually inserted.

Therefore, the left margin is set according to the paper size specified in

the print data sent from the computer, and print process is performed.

If the computer does not specify the paper size, or in the case of the

custom size, the left margin is set according to the default paper size.

(7) Print reference

This machine employs the center reference system.

Since the digital copier is not provided with the tray size detection fea-

ture, formatting and center distribution are performed not by the actual

paper size but by the paper size specified by the computer.

C. Interface

D. System outline

The GDI-PWB is provided with IEEE1284 I/F on the host side, and the

16-bit bi-directional data bus I/F and UART on the machine side. Trans-

fer of image data with the IMC-PWB is performed with this 16-bit bi-

directional data bus. Command status information with the engine is

processed with UART.

This unit is installed to the position of PCL-PWB on the conventional

AR-235/ 275.

JBIG compression data sent from the host are transferred to the IMC

PWB, where the data are extracted to be VIDEO data, and sent

through the MCU PWB to the LSU.

9. Printer function (AR-M258/ M318)

A. Basic function

*1: The network scan requires 1 slot of memory (max. 256MB). When,

therefore, the network scan is installed, the maximum memory area

available for the printer functions is 320MB.

*2: PDF print is available with PostScript.

Paper

Size

ABCDEFGH

A3 9920 7014 9684 118 100 300 9720 0

B4 8597 6070 8361 118 100 300 8397 0

A4 7014 4960 6778 118 100 300 6814 0

B5 6070 4298 5830 118 100 300 5870 0

A5 4960 3508 4720 118 100 300 4760 0

Ledger 8400 5100 8160 120 100 300 8200 0

Legal 8400 5100 8160 120 100 300 8200 0

Letter 6600 5100 6360 120 100 300 6400 0

Invoice 5100 3300 2860 120 100 300 4900 0

Foolscap 7800 5100 7560 120 100 300 7600 0

Folio 7800 4980 7560 120 100 300 7600 0

Executive 6300 4350 6060 120 100 300 6100 0

COM-10 5700 2474 3460 120 100 300 5500 0

C5 5408 3826 5172 118 100 300 5208 0

DL 5196 2598 4960 118 100 300 4996 0

Interface IEEE 1284 (Parallel interface)

USB Ver. 2.0

ABCDEFGHIJKLMN

12345

abc

Origin

Paper feed direction

Center reference line

Size specified by the HOST

Actual paper size

Item Detail

Print Speed 600dpi

Resolution 300dpi, 600dpi

Smoothing 600dpi

Standard memory 64 MB (Standard) +256MB x 1

Expansion memory

*1

DIMM 1 slot

144 pin 256MB DIMM

Optional memory 8MB flash DIMM

Toner save mode

Standard

Paper feed tray Multi manual feed tray

Tray1, Tray2, Tray3, Tray4

(Depends on the installation status of

the machine and options.)

Duplex print Standard

Finisher Option

NIC Standard (AR-P27)

• 10Base-T, 100Base-TX

• Corresponding protocol:

IP/ SPX, TCP/ IP, IPV6, Comforming

to IPsec, EtherTalk, NetBEUI

PostScript Level3

*2

Option

Packed software Printer driver, PAU4.0, Status monitor,

Installer

Operation manual Standard (Online manual)

Platform IBM PC/ AT compatible machine

Macintosh

Support OS

(Printer

driver)

Custom PS/

PPD/

Custom

PCL5e/ 6

Windows 98/ Me

Windows NT 4.0 (SP5 or later)

Windows 2000/ Server 2003

Windows XP/ XP x64

Windows Vista/ Vista x64

Only PPD MacOS 9.0 to 9.2.2/ X10.1.5/ X10.2.8

MacOS 10.3.3 to 10.3.9/ X10.4/

X10.4.4

Support PDL PCL5e, PCL6, PostScript Level 3,

Installed fonts Standard PCL5e/PCL6:

Roman outline fonts = 80 types

Line printer font (Bitmap) = 1 type

Option PCL5e/PCL6:

Bar code fonts = 28 types (Can be

provided by the flash ROM kit as well)

PS3: Roman outline fonts = 136 types

CCD

M-bus

CPU

CPU

CPU

PC

GDI

JBIG

data

ASIC

JBIG-

Lite

IMC

MCU

Print

Engine

Image

process

ASIC

UART

Command status

Header + JBIG data

IEEE1284

JBIG printer driver

Compressed

memory

Extraction

Data through

: Data flow

Page memory

AR-M256/M257/M258/M316/M317/M318/5625/5631 CONSUMABLE PARTS 4 - 1

[4] CONSUMABLE PARTS

1. Supply system table

A. SEC/ SECL/ LAG

B. Europe/ East Europe/ Russia / Australia/ New Zealand

C. Asia affiliates

D. SMEF/ Israel/ Philippines/ Agent

E. Taiwan

F. Hong Kong

G. China

No. Item Content Life Model name Remarks

1 Toner cartridge

(black)

Toner cartridge (With IC chip)

(Toner; Net weight 745g)

TNCA replacement operation manual

×10

×10

25K (×10) AR-310MT Life setting by A4 (8.5"×11") 6% document

MT=NT*10

2 Developer (black) Developer

(Developer; Net weight 400g)

×10 25cpm: 75K (×10)

31cpm: 100K (×10)

AR-271MD MD=ND*10

3 Drum Drum ×1 25cpm: 75K

31cpm: 100K

AR-310DR

No. Item Content Life Model name Remarks

1 Toner cartridge

(black)

Toner cartridge (With IC chip)

(Toner; Net weight 745g)

TNCA replacement operation manual

×10

×10

25K (×10) AR-310LT Life setting by A4 (8.5"×11") 6% document

LT =T *1 0

2 Developer (black) Developer

(Developer; Net weight 400g)

×10 75K (×10) AR-271LD LD=DV*10

3 Drum Drum ×1 75K AR-310DM

No. Item Content Life Model name Remarks

1 Toner cartridge

(black)

Toner cartridge (With IC chip)

(Toner; Net weight 745g)

TNCA replacement operation manual

×10

×10

25K (×10) AR-310CT Life setting by A4 (8.5"×11") 6% document

CT=ST*10

2 Developer (black) Developer

(Developer; Net weight 400g)

×10 75K (×10) AR-271CD CD=SD*10

3 Drum Drum ×1 75K AR-310DR

No. Item Content Life Model name Remarks

1 Toner cartridge

(black)

Toner cartridge (With IC chip)

(Toner; Net weight 745g)

TNCA replacement operation manual

×10

×10

25K (×10) AR-310ET Life setting by A4 (8.5"×11") 6% document

ET=FT*10

2 Developer (black) Developer

(Developer; Net weight 400g)

×10 75K (×10) AR-271CD CD=SD*10

3 Drum Drum ×1 75K AR-310DR

No. Item Content Life Model name Remarks

1 Toner cartridge

(black)

Toner cartridge (With IC chip)

(Toner; Net weight 745g)

TNCA replacement operation manual

×10

×10

25K (×10) AR-310ET Life setting by A4 (8.5"×11") 6% document

ET=FT*10

2 Developer (black) Developer

(Developer; Net weight 400g)

×10 75K (×10) AR-271LD LD=DV*10

3 Drum Drum ×1 75K AR-310DR-T

No. Item Content Life Model name Remarks

1 Toner cartridge

(black)

Toner cartridge (With IC chip)

(Toner; Net weight 745g)

TNCA replacement operation manual

×10

×10

25K (×10) AR-310CT-C Life setting by A4 (8.5"×11") 6% document

CT-C=ST-C*10

2 Developer (black) Developer

(Developer; Net weight 400g)

×10 75K (×10) AR-271CD-C CD-C=SD-C*10

3 Drum Drum ×1 75K AR-310DR-C

No. Item Content Life Model name Remarks

1 Toner cartridge

(black)

Toner cartridge (With IC chip)

(Toner; Net weight 455g)

TNCA replacement operation manual

×1

×1

15K (×10) AR-311ST-C Life setting by A4 (8.5"×11") 6% document

* Without toner save.

2 Developer (black) Developer

(Developer; Net weight 400g)

×1 75K (×10) AR-271SD-C

3 Drum Drum ×1 75K AR-310DR-C

AR-M256/M257/M258/M316/M317/M318/5625/5631 CONSUMABLE PARTS 4 - 2

2. Maintenance parts list

A. SDSCA/ SECL/ LAG (AR-M257/ M317)

∗ The other maintenance parts than the above are supplied as service parts.

B. SEEG/ SUK/ SCA/ SCNZ/ SEA/ SEES/ SEZ/ SEIS/ SEB/ SEN/ SEF/ SMEF/ Russia/ Special country

(AR-M256/ M316, AR-5625/ 5631)

∗ The other maintenance parts than the above are supplied as service parts.

No. Item Content Life

Model

name

Remarks

1 Upper heat roller kit Upper heat roller

Fuser gear

Upper heat roller bearing

Upper cleaning pad

Fusing separation pawl (upper)

×1

×1

×2

×1

×4

150K AR-310UH

2 Lower heat roller kit Lower heat roller

Fusing separation pawl (lower)

Fuser bearing (lower)

×1

×4

×2

300K AR-310LH

3 150K maintenance

kit

Drum separation pawl unit

Transfer roller unit

×2

×1

150K AR-310KA1

4 MC unit MC unit ×10 25cpm: 75K (×10)

31cpm: 100K (×10)

AR-310MC AR-310MC = AR-310NC ×10

The order places an order in AR-310MC.

Addition of Sterling.

5 Cleaner blade Cleaner blade ×10 25cpm: 75K (×10)

31cpm: 100K (×10)

AR-270CB AR-270CB = AR-270BL ×10

The order places an order in AR-270CB.

6 Drum frame unit Drum frame unit ×1 25cpm: 225K

31cpm: 300K

AR-310DU

∗ The life of the toner reception seat attached to

the drum frame is 225K (25cpm)/ 300K

(31cpm), and it can be used up to 3 times.

(Supplied as a drum frame unit.)

∗ Drum frame unit contains all the drum unit

parts excluding Drum and Drum fixing plate.

7 Transfer roller unit Transfer roller unit ×1 150K AR-310TX

8 Paper feed roller kit Paper feed roller kit ×1 100K AR-310IR

9 Fusing unit Fusing unit (120V heater lamp) ×1 150K AR-310FU

10 Staple cartridge Staple cartridge ×3 3000 staples ×3 AR-SC1 For AR-FN5A (For 30 sheets staple)

Common with the cartridge for FN4

11 Staple cartridge Staple cartridge ×3 5000 staples ×3 AR-SC2 For AR-F14N (For 50 sheets staple)

Common with the cartridge for FN7

No. Item Content Life

Model

name

Remarks

1 Upper heat roller kit Upper heat roller

Fuser gear

Upper heat roller bearing

Upper cleaning pad

Fusing separation pawl (upper)

×1

×1

×2

×1

×4

150K AR-310UH

2 Lower heat roller kit Lower heat roller

Fusing separation pawl (lower)

Fuser bearing (lower)

×1

×4

×2

300K AR-310LH

3 150K maintenance

kit

Drum separation pawl unit

Transfer roller unit

DV blade

DV side sheet N

×2

×1

×1

×2

150K AR-310KA

4 MC unit MC unit ×10 25cpm: 75K (×10)

31cpm: 100K (×10)

AR-310MC AR-310MC = AR-310NC ×10

The order places an order in AR-310MC.

Addition of Sterling.

5 Cleaner blade Cleaner blade ×10 25cpm: 75K (×10)

31cpm: 100K (×10)

AR-270CB AR-270CB = AR-270BL ×10

The order places an order in AR-270CB.

6 Drum frame unit Drum frame unit ×1 25cpm: 225K

31cpm: 300K

AR-310DU

∗ The life of the toner reception seat attached to

the drum frame is 225K (25cpm)/ 300K

(31cpm), and it can be used up to 3 times.

(Supplied as a drum frame unit.)

∗ Drum frame unit contains all the drum unit

parts excluding Drum and Drum fixing plate.

7 Transfer roller unit Transfer roller unit ×1 150K AR-310TX

8 Staple car tridge Staple cartridge ×3 3000 staples ×3 AR-SC1 For AR-FN5A (For 30 sheets staple)

Common with the cartridge for FN4

9 Staple cartridge Staple cartridge ×3 5000 staples ×3 AR-SC2 For AR-F14N (For 50 sheets staple)

Common with the cartridge for FN7

AR-M256/M257/M258/M316/M317/M318/5625/5631 CONSUMABLE PARTS 4 - 3

C. STCL/ SRH/ SRS/ SRSSC/ SBI/ Agent (All model)

∗ The other maintenance parts than the above are supplied as service parts.

No. Item Content Life

Model

name

Remarks

1 Upper heat roller kit Upper heat roller

Fuser gear

Upper heat roller bearing

Upper cleaning pad

Fusing separation pawl (upper)

×1

×1

×2

×1

×4

150K AR-310UH

2 Lower heat roller kit Lower heat roller

Fusing separation pawl (lower)

Fuser bearing (lower)

×1

×4

×2

300K AR-310LH

3 150K maintenance

kit

Drum separation pawl unit

Transfer roller unit

DV blade

DV side sheet N

×2

×1

×1

×2

150K AR-310KA

4 MC unit MC unit ×10 25cpm: 75K (×10)

31cpm: 100K (×10)

AR-310MC AR-310MC = AR-310NC ×10

The order places an order in AR-310MC.

Addition of Sterling.

5 Cleaner blade Cleaner blade ×10 25cpm: 75K (×10)

31cpm: 100K (×10)

AR-270CB AR-270CB = AR-270BL ×10

The order places an order in AR-270CB.

6 Drum frame unit Drum frame unit ×1 25cpm: 225K

31cpm: 300K

AR-310DU

∗ The life of the toner reception seat attached to

the drum frame is 225K (25cpm)/ 300K

(31cpm), and it can be used up to 3 times.

(Supplied as a drum frame unit.)

∗ Drum frame unit contains all the drum unit

parts excluding Drum and Drum fixing plate.

4 Staple car tridge Staple cartridge ×3 3000 staples ×3 AR-SC1 For AR-FN5A (For 30 sheets staple)

Common with the cartridge for FN4

5 Staple cartridge Staple cartridge ×3 5000 staples ×3 AR-SC2 For AR-F14N (For 50 sheets staple)

Common with the cartridge for FN7

AR-M256/M257/M258/M316/M317/M318/5625/5631 CONSUMABLE PARTS 4 - 4

2. Production number identification

<TD cartridge>

The label on the TD cartridge shows the date of production.

<Drum>

The laser print indicates the date (year, month, day) of production.

1 The last digit of the production year.

2 The production month.

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

3, 4The production day.

3. Environment conditions

A. Ambient conditions for transporting

B. Ambient storage conditions (sealed)

C. Operating ambient conditions

4. Life (packed conditions)

Photoconductor drum (36 months from the production month)

Developer, toner (24 months from the production month)

1234

Label position

Serial number

(0001-9999)

Version no.

Date of oroduction

location of manufacture

Temperature (˚C)

Humidity (%)

Temperature (˚C)

Humidity (%)

Use envi-

ronment

conditions

Humidity (%)

Temperature (˚C)

AR-M256/M257/M258/M316/M317/M318/5625/5631 UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION 5 - 1

[5] UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION

1. Installation

A. Environment

The performance of this machine is affected by the environment of the

installing site. Avoid installation to the following places:

• Avoid installation in direct sunlight, otherwise the plastic parts may

be deformed.

• Avoid installation in a place of high temperature, high humidity, low

temperature or low humidity, otherwise paper may be dampened and

frost may be generated in the machine to cause a paper jam and

dirty copy.

• Avoid installation in a dusty place, otherwise dust may enter the

machine to cause dirty copy or machine troubles.

• Avoid installation to a place with much vibration, otherwise the

machine may cause troubles.

• Avoid installation to a place of poor ventilation.

• Avoid installation to a place where there is ammonium gas.

Installation near a diazo-copier may lead to dirty copy.

• Be sure to have enough space around the machine.

Be sure to allow the required space around the machine for servicing

and proper ventilation.

B. Power source

• Be sure to use only the power outlet (with the earth terminal) of 15A

or more and 100V.

• Install the machine near the power outlet to facilitate disconnection

of the power plug.

• If the power plug of this machine and other illuminating apparatus

are connected to the same power outlet, the lamp may flicker. Use

an exclusive power outlet for this machine without connecting

another lamp together.

• Avoid complex wiring. Be careful not to damage, break, or process

the power cord.

• Earth wire connection

Be sure to connect the earth wire for protection against danger.

If not, improper grounding may cause a fire or an electric shock.

C. Transport

• When transporting the machine, use two people to lift the machine

using the two grips provided on each side of the machine.

12" (30cm)

12"

(30cm)

12"

(30cm)

Earth terminal

AR-M256/M257/M258/M316/M317/M318/5625/5631 UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION 5 - 2

D. Other precautions

• If the machine produces smoke or bad smell, stop the operation of

the machine.

• Do not use flammable spray near the machine.

• Do not remove the cabinet of the machine.

• Do not put a receptacle with water in it or metal pieces, which may

drop inside the machine, causing a trouble.

• When it thunders, turn off the power and disconnect the power plug

from the power outlet to prevent against an electric shock or a fire

caused by lighting damage.

• If a piece of metal or water enters the machine, turn off the power

and disconnect the power plug from the power outlet.

• Do not touch the power plug with a wet hand.

• Do not remodel the machine.

• Be careful not to pinch your fingers when closing the front cover or

the side cover and setting the paper feed tray to supply paper or pro-

cess a paper jam.

• When disconnecting the power plug from the power outlet, do not

pull the cord.

• Do not throw toner or the toner cartridge into a fire.

• Keep toner or the toner cartridge away from the children.

• When the exclusive table (option) is used, be sure to use the adjust-

ers (4 pcs.) on the floor.

When it is required to move the machine for rearrangement of the

office, etc., release the adjuster locks and move the machine.

• The fusing section is heated to a high temperature.

When removing a paper jam, be careful not to touch the fusing sec-

tion.

• When the machine is not used for a long time, disconnect the power

plug from the power outlet for safety.

• When transporting the machine, turn off the power and disconnect

the power plug from the power outlet. (Remove the earth wire after

disconnecting the power plug from the power outlet.)

2. Removal of protective material and fixing

screw

1) Remove all tapes, then open the document cover and remove the

protective material of sheet shape.

2) Use a screwdriver to remove the fixing screw.

The fixing screw is required when transporting the machine. Keep

it in the tray. (Refer to the later description.)

3. Removal and storage of fixing pin

1) Lift the knob and gently pull out the tray.

Lock

Adjuster

Release

Fusing section

AR-M256/M257/M258/M316/M317/M318/5625/5631 UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION 5 - 3

2) Hold the paper pressure plate and turn the fixing pin in the arrow

direction.

3) Store the removed fixing pin and the fixing screw which was

removed in the above procedure, together in the specified storage

place in the tray.

∗ If power is turned don without removing the fixing pin, it will be diffi-

cult to pull out the tray.

4. Developer cartridge installation

1) Hold the both sides of the front cover, and pull down to open it.

2) Loosen the blue screw and pull out the developing cartridge.

3) Remove the developer tank from the developer cartridge.

4) Rotate the MG roller in the arrow direction and supply developer

evenly into the developing unit.

∗ Shake the developer bag well before opening it.

∗ Check that the DV seal is free from developer. If developer is

attached to the DV seal, clean and remove it.

5) Attach the developer tank to the developer cartridge.

After supplying developer into the developer cartridge, do not tilt or

shake the developer cartridge.

6) Attach the developer cartridge to the copier, and fix it with the

screw.

Note: When replacing the OPC drum with a new one, be sure to clear

the drum count.

5. Toner cartridge installation

1) Remove the toner cartridge from the bag, shake it about 20 times

horizontally, and remove the tape.

∗ When holding the toner cartridge, do not touch the shutter section,

but hold the grips. Do not remove the tape before shaking the car-

tridge.

2) Press the lock release lever, and insert the unit completely into the

copier along the guide groove. Then fix the blue screw and the

locking screw.

∗ Dir t or dust must be removed from the toner cartridge before

installing.

Fixing pin

Fixing screw

MG roller

Tape

Shutter

Shake about 20 times.

AR-M256/M257/M258/M316/M317/M318/5625/5631 UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION 5 - 4

3) Remove the tape from the shutter, and remove the shutter from the

toner cartridge.

Dispose the removed shutter.

6. Toner density sensor level adjustment

1) Open the cover with the power OFF.

2) Power ON (The mechanism cannot be initialized because the

cover is open.)

3) Install the developing unit with new developer in it.

4) Enter SIM 25-2.

(# →∗→C →∗→25 → START → 2 → START)

5) Close the cover immediately before starting the operation.

6) Press the [START] key to start.

After completion of the adjustment, be sure to cancel the simulation.

Note: When replacing developer with new one, be sure to clear the

developer counter.

7. Tray paper size setting

When you change the paper in a tray, follow the steps below to change

the tray's paper type and paper size settings.

The settings cannot be changed when operation has stopped because

the paper ran out or a misfeed occurred, or when an interrupt copy job

is being performed.

Even in copy mode, the settings cannot be changed while a print job or

received fax is being printed.

Note:

• 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" (A5) size paper can only be set for tray 1.

• B5 size paper cannot be set for tray 2 (However, B5R size paper can

be set.).

• Tray settings for trays other than the bypass tray can be prohibited in

the key operator programs.

A. Trays 1 – 4

1) Set paper on the tray.

2) Press the [CUSTOM SETTINGS] key.

The custom settings menu screen will appear.

3) Touch the [TRAY SETTINGS] key.

The tray settings screen will appear.

4) Select the tray in which you loaded paper.

If the desired tray does not appear in the display, use the [↑] key or

[↓] key to scroll until it appears.

5) Select the size and type of paper that is loaded in the tray.

The currently selected paper type will be highlighted.

• To change the paper type selection, touch the appropriate type

key.

• To change the paper size selection, touch the appropriate size

key.

• To change the displayed size selections to AB sizes, touch [AB

↔ INCH].

6) Touch the [OK] key.

7) A message appears prompting you to check the paper in the tray.

Check the paper and then touch the [OK] key.

You will return to the tray settings screen.

B. Manual feed tray

Use either of the following two methods to set the bypass tray's paper

type setting.

(1) From the [CUSTOM SETTINGS] key

1) Set paper on the tray.

2) Press the [CUSTOM SETTINGS] key.

The custom settings menu screen will appear.

3) Touch the [TRAY SETTINGS] key.

The tray settings screen will appear.

DATA

LINE

CUSTOM SETTINGS

TOT L COUNT

TRAY SETTINGS

ADDRE

CONTRO

KEYBOARD

SELECT

KEY

CONTRA

TRAY 1

TRAY 2

TRAY 3

PLAIN / 8½ x 14

PLAIN / 11x17

TYPE / SIZE

PLAIN / 8½ x 11

CUSTOM SETTINGS

TRAY 1 TYPE/SIZE SETTING

TYPE

RECYCLED

PLAIN

COLOR

LETTER HEAD 11x17

8½x11

8½x14

8½x11R 5½x8½

8½x13

OK

SIZE AB INCH

DATA

LINE

CUSTOM SETTINGS

TOT L COUNT

TRAY SETTINGS

ADDRE

CONTRO

KEYBOARD

SELECT

KEY

CONTRA

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4) Touch the [BYPASS TRAY] key.

5) Select the type of paper that is loaded in the tray.

"JAPANESE P/C" refers to official postcards used in Japan.

6) Touch the [OK] key.

You will return to the tray settings screen.

(2) From the [PAPER SELECT] key

1) Set paper on the tray.

2) Touch the [PAPER SELECT] key.

3) Touch the paper type selection key.

4) Select the paper type.

"JAPANESE P/C" refers to official postcards used in Japan.

5) Touch the [PAPER SELECT] key.

You will return to the main screen of copy mode.

8. Installation of options

A. AR-P27

(1) Parts included

(2) Installation procedure

Turn off the main switch of the copier and then remove the power

plug of the copier from the outlet.

1) Remove the shielding plate.

Remove five screws and remove the shielding plate.

2) Cut and remove the cut-out portion from the left rear cabinet.

Cut and remove the cut-out portion of the left rear cabinet using a

tool such as diagonal cutters. (Be careful about the direction of the

tool so that the cut surface is flat)

TRAY 4

BYPASS

TRAY

TYPE / SIZE

PLAIN

PLAIN / 11x17

CUSTOM SETTINGS

BYPASS TRAY TYPE SETTING

SELECT THE PAPER TYPE.

RECYCLED

PLAIN

COLOR

HEAVY PAPER THIN PAPER

LETTER HEAD

LABELS

TRANSPARENCY

ENVELOPE JAPANESE P/C

OK

CD-ROM: 1 pc.

Operation manual

Installation caution

sheet

PCL PWB: 1 pc.

M3 screws: 3 pcs.

(For installation of

the parallel and the

USB connectors)

M3 screws with

spring washer : 6 pcs.

(For installation of the

PCL PWB)

Support post : 2 pcs.

Screws

Screws

Cut-out portion

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3) Attach the PCL PWB unit.

Attach the support post to the mounting plate of machine options.

Then connect the PCL PWB connector to the mother board con-

nector and fit the PCL PWB with the six screws with M3 spring

washer (packed with the unit).

Then, attach the parallel and USB connector portion using the sup-

plied three screws.

4) Attach the shielding plate.

Attach the shielding plate using five screws.

Insert the power plug of the copier to the outlet and turn on the

main switch. Then, carry out the following procedure.

5) Check for the PCL PWB.

Press the PRINT key on the operation panel to check to see if the

copier enters the print mode.

6) Check for the language.

Check for the language setting (26-22) following the procedure

described in the service manual (section of simulation).

7) Check for printing.

For installation of printer drivers on a computer, see the supplied

operation manual.

Then, connect a parallel cable to the computer and execute print-

ing to check to see if printing can be executed properly.

(3) Mounting of additional memory

(After mounting it, Installation proceed to step 4.)

Insert the memory module until it clicks.

The memory module is lock when it is inserted. However, be sure to

check that the module slit is engaged with the connector rib when it is

inserted.

B. AR-PK1N

(1) Parts included

*NOTE: Do not use the CD-ROM packed in AR-PK1N, but use the CD-

ROM packed together with the AR-P27 for setting the PS

driver.

(2) Installation procedure

To enable the PS3, the product key must be acquired.

(For the method of acquiring the product key, contact the SHARP

authorized dealer.)

1) Check that AR-P27 operates normally.

• Turn on the power and wait until warming up is complete.

• Press the PRINT key on the operation panel of the main unit.

• If the LCD in the operation panel of the main unit switches to the

print mode normally, AR-P27 is operating normally.

• If it is not operating normally, follow the AR-P27 Installation Man-

ual to check and modify the system configuration settings and

check the operation.

2) Enable the PS3.

To enable the system configuration, use the keys on the main unit

to set the mode.

Enter the product key with the key operator program. (Refer to the

Operation Manual of Key Operator Program.)

Setting of the product key is complete. To update the system, press

the CA key to exit the setting mode.

3) Check the PS3.

Make the following sequence of selections on the control panel.

• Press Special Functions , highlight Configuration and press OK.

• Use the up and down keys to highlight Test print menu and press

OK.

• Use the up/down keys to highlight Configuration page and press OK.

A configuration page will be printed.

Check that the option memory capacity is 128 MB or more.

Check that the PS3 has been installed.

Support

post

PCL PWB

M3 screws with

spring washer

M3 screw

M3 screws

M3 screws with

spring washer

Screws

Screws

CD-ROM: 1*

License agreement

Installation caution sheet

Memory module

(S.O.DIMM)

APPLICATION

NUMBER

MACHINE

SERIAL

NUMBER

PRODUCT

KEY

Please keep below important information.

This information will use for other products.

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C. AR-PF1/PF2

(1) Parts included

AR-PF1

AR-PF2

(2) Installation

Turn off the main switch of the copier and then remove the power

plug of the copier from the outlet.

1) Remove the shielding plate.

Remove five screws and remove the shielding plate.

2) Attach the bar code board/flash ROM.

Attach the bar code board/flash ROM board to CN7 of the printer

board.

3) Attach the shielding plate.

Attach the shielding plate using the five screws.

Insert the power plug of the copier to the outlet and turn on the

main switch. Then, carry out the following procedure.

4) Check the bar codes. (AR-PF1 only)

Use the operation keys on the operation panel to print the PCL font

list from the test page printing.

Check that the optional font list is printed at the end.

(3) Font list

(4) Check when installing the AR-PF2

Check can be made by print out of the printer setting list.

The expansion font item in the printer setting list is changed from "unin-

stalled" to "download font."

D. MX-NSX1

(1) Packed items

This network scanner kit includes the following items in the package.

• CD-ROM (Network Scanner Tool and Sharpdesk, Installer, Sharp

TWAIN driver, etc.)

• Installation caution sheet and Operation Manual (License numbers

of 10 user clients of Sharpdesk are specified.)

(2) Installation procedure

To use the scanner expansion kit, a S.O.DIMM memory module (128

MB or more) is needed.

If no memory is added, an S.O.DIMM module must be mounted on

PCL PWB.

For the mounting method and the memory capacity, see below.

To enable the scanner function, the product key must be acquired.

(For the method of acquiring the product key, contact the SHARP

authorized dealer.)

CD-ROM: 1 pc.

Operation manual

Installation caution sheet

Bar code board: 1 pc.

Operation manual

Installation caution sheet

Flash ROM board: 1 pc.

Screws

Screws

Bar code board/

Flash ROM board/

Font ROM board

Font

No.

Font name

Font

No.

Font name

1 Code128TT-Regular 15 OCR-A

2 Code128-NarrowTT-Regular 16 OCR-B

3 Code128-WideTT-Regular 17 OCR-B-C39-Regular

4 Code39HalfInch-Regular 18 Upc-Half

5 Code39OneInch-Regular 19 Upc-Half-Bars

6 Code39QuarterInch-Regular 20 Upc-HalfMusic

7 Code39SmallHigh-Regular 21 Upc-HalfNarrow

8 Code39Slim-Regular 22 Upc-HalfThin

9 Code39SmallLow-Regular 23 Upc-Tall-Regular

10 Code39SmallMedium-Regular 24 Upc-TallBarsThin-regular

11 Code39Wide-Regular 25

Upc-TallMusicThin-Regular

12 Codabar-Regular 26 Upc-TallNarrow-Regular

13 Interleaved2of5-Regular 27 Upc-TallThin-regular

14 Interleaved2of5-Thin-Regular 28 ZipCodeBarcode-Regular

Screws

Screws

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1) Check the capacity of the Printer PWB memory.

Use the keys of the copier to print the configuration page.

(For details, see the operation manual.)

Check that the capacity of the optional memory is 128 MB or more.

2) Enable the network scanner feature.

To enable the system configuration, use the keys on the copier to

set the mode.

Enter the product key with the key operator program.

(Refer to the Operation Manual of Key Operator Program.)

Setting of the product key is completed. Press the [EXIT] key to

update the system and exit the setting mode.

(3) Mounting the additional memory

Turn off the main switch of the copier and then remove the power

plug of the copier from the outlet.

1) Remove the shielding plate.

Remove the five screws and remove the shielding plate.

2) Mount the memory module.

Insert the memory module until it clicks.

The memory module is lock when it is inserted. However, be sure

to check that the module slit is engaged with the connector rib

when it is inserted.

3) Reattach the shielding plate.

Reattach the shielding plate using the five screws.

F. AR-SM5/SM6

(1) Parts included

(2) Installation procedure

Turn off the main switch of the copier and then remove the power

plug of the copier from the outlet.

1) Remove the shielding plate.

Remove the screw and remove the cabinet.

2) Attach the SDRAM memory module.

Attach the SDRAM memory module to CN1 and CN2 of the IMC

board.

When only one SDRAM memory module is used, attach it to CN1.

Screws

Screws

Memory module

(S.O.DIMM)

AR-SM5 AR-SM6

256MB SDRAM memory module

(168 pin DIMM): 1 pc.

Installation caution sheet

512MB SDRAM memory module

(168 pin DIMM): 1 pc.

Installation caution sheet

Screws

Screws

CN1

CN2

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[6] EXTERNAL VIEW AND INTERNAL STRUCTURE

1. Name and function of each section

A. External view

No. Name Function/Operation Note

1 Document cover (optional) Presses a document. Optional (AR-M256/M258/

M316/M318/5625/5631)

2 Document feeder tray Place the original(s) that you wish to scan face up here. When the reversing single

pass feeder is installed.

(AR-M257/M317:Standard)

3 Original guides Adjust to the size of the originals.

4 Document feeder cover Open to remove misfed originals.

5 Reversing tray Pull out to remove misfed originals.

6 Exit area Originals exit the machine here after copying.

7 Document transport cover Open to remove misfed originals.

8 Document transport cover knob Pull to open the document transport cover.

9 Document glass Place an original that you wish to scan face down here.

10 Power switch Press to turn the machine power on and off.

11 Handles Use to move the machine.

12 Operation panel Contains operation keys and the touch panel.

13 Job separator tray (Upper tray)

(optional)

Print jobs and received faxes are delivered to this tray. When the job separator

tray installed.

14 Center tray Finished copies are delivered to the center tray.

15 Front cover Open to remove paper misfeeds and perform machine maintenance.

16 Paper trays Each tray holds 500 sheets of copy paper.

17 Upper right side cover Open to remove misfeeds when an optional job separator tray kit or a

optional finisher is installed.

18 Side cover Open to remove misfeeds.

19 Side cover handle Pull to open the side cover.

20 Bypass tray paper guides Adjust to the width of the paper.

21 Bypass tray Regular paper and special paper (such as transparency film) can be fed

from the bypass tray.

22 Bypass tray extension Pull out the bypass tray extension before placing paper in the bypass tray.

2

22

21

20

18

15

19

17

6

3

10

9

11

14

13

5

8

74

12

16

1

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B. Internal structure

No. Name Function/Operation Note

1 Toner cartridge lock release lever Use to unlock the toner cartridge.

2 Toner cartridge Contains toner.

3 Roller rotating knob Turn to remove misfed paper.

4 Photoconductive drum Copy images are formed on the photoconductive drum. Do not touch the photoconductive

drum (green portion). Doing so

may damage the drum and cause

smudges on copies.

5 Fusing unit release levers To remove a paper misfeed in the fusing unit, push up on these

levers and remove the paper.

The fusing unit is hot. Do not

touch the fusing unit when

removing misfed paper. Doing so

may cause a burn or injury.

6 Fusing unit paper guide Open to remove misfed paper.

2

1

3

4

6

5

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C. Operation panel

No. Name Function/Operation Note

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

display will show the status of printing, copying or network scanning according

to the mode that is selected.

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

[COPY] key Press to select copy mode.

[PRINT] key/ONLINE indicator/

DATA indicator

[PRINT] key: Press to select print mode.

• ONLINE indicator: Print jobs can be received when this indicator is lit.

• DATA indicator: A print job is in memory. The indicator lights steadily while

the job is held in memory, and blinks while the job is printed.

[SCAN] key/DATA indicator [SCAN] key: Press to select network scan mode when the network scanner

option is installed.

• DATA indicator: Lights steadily or blinks while a scanned image is being sent.

When the network

scanner option is

installed.

[FAX] key/LINE indicator/

DATA indicator

[FAX] key: Press to select fax mode when the fax function is installed.

• LINE indicator : This lights up while faxes are being sent or received.

• DATA indicator: Blinks when a fax has been received to memory and lights

steadily when a fax is waiting in memory for transmission.

When the fax option is

installed.

3 [JOB STATUS] key Press to display the current job status.

4 [CUSTOM SETTINGS] key Use to adjust various settings of the machine including the contrast of the touch

panel and key operator programs.

5 Numeric keys Use to enter numeric values for various settings.

6 [ACC.#-C] key When auditing mode is enabled, press this key after finishing a job to return the

machine to account number entry standby.

7 [#/P] key Use this key to execute a job program in copy mode. The key is also used to

dial in fax mode.

8 [CLEAR] key Press to clear a copy number setting or cancel a job.

9 [START] key Press in copy mode, scanner mode, or fax mode to begin copying, network

scanning, or faxing.

This key blinks when auto power shut mode has activated. Press the key to

return to normal operation.

10 [INTERRUPT] key Use to perform an interrupt copy job.

11 [CLEAR ALL] key Resets the settings to the initial settings.

COPY

PRINT

SCAN

FAX

ON LINE

DATA

DATA

DATA

LINE

JOB STATUS

CUST OM SETTINGS

AC C.#-C

9

10 11

23 4 5 67 81

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

This screen appears when the [JOB STATUS] key on the operation panel is pressed.

A job list showing the current job and the stored jobs or a list showing completed jobs can be displayed.

The contents of jobs can be viewed and jobs can be deleted from the queue. The following screen shows the job queue for print jobs.

No. Name Function/Operation Note

1 Job list Shows stored jobs and the job currently being executed. Touch one of

keys 3 to 5 in the above illustration to select the type of job. The icon

next to each job name indicates the mode of the job as follows:

* 1 :"PAPER EMPTY" in the job status

display

"PAPER EMPTY" in the job status display

indicates that the machine is out of the

specified size of paper. Add the specified

size of paper. If the specified size of paper

is not available and you are in printer mode,

another size of paper can be loaded in the

bypass tray to allow printing to take place.

Copy mode Printer mode

Network scanner mode

Fax mode (Send jobs) Fax mode (Receive jobs)

The jobs in the job list appear in the form of keys. To give priority to a

job or pause or delete a job, touch the key of the job and then use the

key described in 7 or 8.

2 Mode switching keys Use to select the job list mode: "JOB QUEUE" (Stored/currently

executing jobs) or "COMPLETE" (Finished jobs).

"JOB QUEUE": Shows jobs that have been stored and the job that is

currently being executed.

"COMPLETE" : Shows the jobs that have been finished. Note that

copy jobs do not appear in this list.

If the power is turned off, or if auto power shut-off

mode activates when there are no jobs, the jobs in

the "COMPLETE" list will be erased.

3 [PRINT JOB] key Use to view the list of output jobs for all modes (print, copy, and fax).

4 [SCAN TO] key Displays a network scanner job. When the network scanner function is

installed.

5 [FAX JOB] key This displays stored fax jobs and the fax job currently being executed. When the fax option is installed.

6 Display switching keys Use to change the page of the displayed job list.

7 [STOP/DELETE] key Use to pause or delete a job currently being executed, or to delete a

stored job. Copy jobs and received faxes cannot be paused or deleted

with this key. Copy jobs can be canceled by pressing the [CLEAR] key

or [CLEAR ALL] key.

8 [PRIORITY] key Touch this key after selecting a stored job in this [JOB QUEUE] list to

print the job ahead of the other jobs.

9 [DETAIL] key Shows information on the selected job. This cannot be used for a

received fax.

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