Sharp AR-M256, M257, M258, M316, M317 Service manual

AR-M256/M258 AR-M316/M318 AR-5625/M5631

SERVICE MANUAL

CODE: 00ZARM318/S1E

DIGITAL MULTIFUNCTIONAL

SYSTEM

AR-M256/M257

AR-M258/M316

AR-M317/M318

MODEL AR-5625/5631

AR-M257/M317

CONTENTS

[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

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.

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

[1] NOTE FOR SERVICING

This Service Manual uses some photographs to assure safe operation. Please understand the meanings of photographs before servicing.

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.

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, grounding 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 service 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 material 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 excessively. 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 damage 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 specified 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 (electricity) 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 ammonium.

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 breakdown.

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.

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

[2] CONFIGURATION

1. Line of machines and options

Job separator tray [AR-TR3]

Staple cartridge [AR-SC1]

Finisher

[AR-FN5A]

Punch unit [AR-PN1A/B/C/D]

Staple cartridge [AR-SC2]

Saddle stitch finisher [AR-F14N]

Document cover	Reversing single pass feeder
[AR-VR6]	[AR-RP7]

[RSPF]

Copier/Printer (SPLC) model [AR-M257/M317]

Copier/Printer (PCL) Network model

[AR-M258/M318]

Copier/Printer (SPLC) model [AR-M256/M316] [AR-5625/5631]

Paper feed unit (500 Seets)	Paper feed unit (500c2 Seets)
[AR-D30]	[AR-D31]

Data security kit

[Commercial [Authentication version] version]

[AR-FR24U] [AR-FR24]

(For 25cpm)	(For 25cpm)
[AR-FR25U] [AR-FR25]
(For 31cpm)	(For 31cpm)

FAX expantion kit

[AR-FX7]

							[AR-M256/M316/M257/M317]
Expantion memory board FAX memory (8MB)									Printer expantion kit (PCL)

[AR-SM5](256MB)
[AR-SM6](512MB)	[AR-MM9]	[AR-P27]

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

Application integration		Sharpdesk		Network scanner		Barcode font kit		Flash ROM kit		PS3 expantion kit
module kit		license kit		expantion kit

	[MX-USX1/
	MX-USX5/
	MX-US10/
[MX-AMX1]	MX-US50/	[MX-NSX1]	[AR-PF1]	[AR-PF2]	[AR-PK1N]
	MX-USA0]

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

2. Combination of options list

F: Installable

: Not available

	Option			Main unit Model
Section							Note
	Item	Model	AR-M256/	AR-M257/	AR-M258/	AR-5625/
			M316	M317	M318	5631
Automatic document	Document feeder	AR-RP7	F	Standard	F	F
feeder and OC
	Document cover	AR-VR6	F		F	F
Paper feed system	Paper feed unit (500 sheets)	AR-D30	F	F	F	F	500 x 1 (80g/m2)
	Paper feed unit	AR-D31	F	F	F	F	500 x 2 (80g/m2)
	(500 x 2 sheets)
Paper exit system	Job separator tray	AR-TR3	F	F	F	F
	Finisher	AR-FN5A	F	F	F	F
	Staple cartridge	AR-SC1	F	F	F	F	For AR-FN5A
	Saddle stitch finisher	AR-F14N	F	F	F	F
	Staple cartridge	AR-SC2	F	F	F	F	For AR-F14N
	Punch unit	AR-PN1A	F	F	F	F
		AR-PN1B	F	F	F	F
		AR-PN1C	F	F	F	F
		AR-PN1D	F	F	F	F
FAX system	FAX expansion kit	AR-FX7	F	F	F	F
	FAX memory (8MB)	AR-MM9	F	F	F	F
Printer system	Printer expansion kit (PCL)	AR-P27	F	F	Standard
	Bar code font kit	AR-PF1	F	F	F		AR-P27 must be installed.
	Flash ROM kit	AR-PF2	F	F	F
	PS3 expansion kit	AR-PK1N	F	F	F
Memory board	256MB expansion memory	AR-SM5	F	F	F	F
	board
	512MB expansion memory	AR-SM6	F	F	F	F
	board
Software	Network scanner expansion	MX-NSX1	F	F	F		AR-P27 must be installed.
	kit
	Sharpdesk 1 license kit	MX-USX1	F	F	F
	Sharpdesk 5 license kit	MX-USX5	F	F	F
	Sharpdesk 10 license kit	MX-US10	F	F	F
	Sharpdesk 50 license kit	MX-US50	F	F	F
	Sharpdesk 100 license kit	MX-USA0	F	F	F
	Application integration	MX-AMX1	F	F	F		AR-P27 must be installed.
	module kit
Data security	Data security kit	AR-FR24U	F	F	F	F	For 25cpm
	(Commercial version)
		AR-FR25U	F	F	F	F	For 31cpm
	Data security kit	AR-FR24	F	F	F	F	For 25cpm
	(Authentication version)
		AR-FR25	F	F	F	F	For 31cpm

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

[3] SPECIFICATIONS

1.	Basic specifications
(1)	Type
Machine Type			Desktop type
(2)	External dimensions
Floor to OC top			623 (W) x 615 (D) x 640.5 (H)mm
surface			(24.5 (W) x 24.2 (D) x 25.2 (H) inch)
Floor to Glass			623 (W) x 615 (D) x 665 (H)mm
surface			(24.5 (W) x 24.2 (D) x 26.2 (H) inch)
Floor to RSPF			623 (W) x 615 (D) x 786 (H)mm
surface			(24.5 (W) x 24.2 (D) x 30.9 (H) inch)
(3)	Weight
AR-M256/ M258/		49.2 kg (with OC)
M316/ M318/ 5625/
5631
AR-M257/ M317		55 kg
(4)	Power supply
Voltage			100V: 110V/ 120V to 127V
			200V: 220V to 240V
Frequency			50/ 60Hz common
Power switch			One power source
2. Operation specifications
A. Common operation
(1)	Warm up time
			25 sheet model	31 sheet model
Warm-up time			23 sec. or less	25 sec. or less
Pre-heat function			Yes
(2)	Jam recovery time

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.)

B. Copy mode

(1) Document size

Max. document size

A3 paper (11" × 17")

(2) Picture quality mode

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	—

(3) Copy magnification ratio

Copy magnification ratio	Magnification range/ fixed magnification
Zoom width	25 to 400% (50 to 200% for RSPF)
Fixed magnification	AB Series : 25, 50, 70, 81, 86, 100, 115,
mode	122, 141, 200, 400%
	Inch Series: 25, 50, 64, 77, 100, 121, 129,
	200, 400%
Independent	25 to 400% for horizontal/ vertical
magnification width	(50 to 200% for RSPF)
Magnification	Normal copy: 100%±1.0%
precision	Enlargement copy: Set magnification ±1.0%
	Reduction copy: Set magnification ±1.0%

(4) Job speed

a. First Copy Time

	Platen/ DSPF	AR-M256/ M257/	AR-M316/ M317/
		M258/ 5625	M318/ 5631
	Platen	Less than 4.8 sec.	Less than 4.8 sec.
	RSPF	Less than 9.3 sec.	Less than 9.3 sec.

Measurement conditions:

When paper of A4/ 8.5 x 11 is fed from the main unit tray, the polygon motor is rotating.

b. Copy speed

	Engine	AR-M256/ M257/	AR-M316/ M317/
		M258/ 5625	M318/ 5631
S to S		25 cpm (100%)	27 cpm (87%)

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)

	Document Size	AR-M256/ M257/	AR-M316/ M317/
		M258/ 5625	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

Same speed for Normal/ Enlargement/ Reduction.

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

999sheets

(6)Picture quality

A. Resolution

Scan	Copy mode
resol		Platen	400 × 600dpi
ution		RSPF	400 × 600dpi
(dpi)
Input	Fax send mode
and		Select mode	Normal	Fine	Super	Ultra
send			text	text	fine test	fine text
resol		Transmission	203.2 ×	203.2 ×	203.2 ×	406.4 ×
ution		resolution	97.8	195.6	391	391
(dpi)		Half tone	×	F	F	F
		Scanner mode
		Select mode	200 ×	300 ×	400 ×	600 ×
			200	300	400	600
		Input resolution:	600 ×	600 ×	600 ×	600 ×
		OC	600	600	600	600
		Input resolution:	600 ×	600 ×	600 ×	600 ×
		RSPF	367	367	367	367
		Transmission	200 ×	300 ×	400 ×	600 ×
		resolution	200	300	400	600

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

Copy magnification		Position
ratio	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
b. Gradation
Read	256 gradations
Write	2 gradations

3. Engine specifications

A. Operation and display section

Display unit	Dot matrix LCD, Touch panel
Operation system	Button switch system

B. Paper feed, transport, paper exit section

(1)Paper feed ability

	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	No
	heater
	Paper size label	Yes
	Maximum weight	No
	setting
•	Tray 1
	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	Changeable by the user.
	method	(By the operation on the LCD panel)
	Paper type setting	Normal paper, Recycled paper, Letterhead,
		Color paper
	Paper size setting	AB series: A4
	when shipping	Inch series: 8.5 x 11
	Allowable paper	56 to 105g/m2/ 15 to 28lbs Bond
	type and weight for
	paper feed
	Paper capacity	500 sheets (80g/m2 paper) (Plain paper)
	Paper type	Plain paper (56 to 80g/m2), Normal paper
		(80 to 105g/m2), Letterhead, Color paper
	Paper remaining	No (Only paper empty detection)
	detection
•	Tray 2
	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	Changeable by the user.
	method	(By the operation on the LCD panel)
	Paper type setting	Normal paper, Recycled paper, Letterhead,
		Color paper
	Paper size setting	AB series: A4
	when shipping	Inch series: 8.5 x 11
	Allowable paper	56 to 105g/m2/ 15 to 28lbs Bond
	type and weight for
	paper feed
	Paper capacity	500 sheets (80g/m2 paper) (Plain paper)
	Paper type	Plain paper (56 to 80g/m2), Normal paper
		(80 to 105g/m2), Letterhead, Color paper
	Paper remaining	No (Only paper empty detection)
	detection

• Manual feed section

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/m2), 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/m2), 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/m2)
Allowable paper	Multi paper feed:
type and weight for	Plain paper (52 to 128g/m2), special paper,
paper feed	thick paper (Max. 200g/m2)
	Single paper feed:
	Plain paper, special paper, No. 2 master
	drawing, thick paper (Max. 200g/m2)
	52 to 200g/m2 (14 to 54lbs)
Paper capacity	Normal paper: 100 sheets
(Multi paper feed)	(Plain paper: 52 to 80g/m2)
	Recycled paper/ coarse paper: 100 sheets
	Postcards/ Double postal card
	(no folding line): 30 sheets
	Thick paper (Max. 200g/m2): 30 sheets
	OHP/ Label sheet/ Gift wrapping paper: 40
	sheets
	Envelope
	(AB series: 10 sheets, Inch series 5 sheets)
Paper size	Automatic	A3 / A4 / 11 x 17 / 8.5 × 14/
detection	detection-	8.5 x 13 */ 8.5 x 11 / 8.5 x 11R /
	AB	5.5 x 8.5
	Automatic	A3 / B4 / A4 / A4R / A5 / 11 x 17 /
	detection-	8.5 × 14/ 8.5 x 13 */ 8.5 x 11
	inch
	Automatic	A3 / B4 / A4 / A4R / B5 / B5R /
	detection-	A5 / 8K / 16K
	China
	Automatic	A3 / B4 / A4 / A4R / B5 / B5R /
	detection-	A5 / 11 × 17/ 8.5 x 14 / 8.5 x 11
	Taiwan
	Detection	Yes
	disregard
	setting

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.

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

• Duplex

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	56 to 105g/m2/ 15 to 21.3lbs Bond
paper which can be	Duplex print from manual paper feed can be
passed	performed.
	(Except for heavy paper, OHP sheet, and
	special paper.)

Judgment is made by setting the paper type on the operation panel.

(2)Finishing ability

Paper exit section	Paper exit tray (1 tray)
Paper exit face	Face down
Capacity	500 sheets (80g/m2 paper)
Full detection	No
Paper detection	Yes
Finishing	Yes
Offset function	Depending on the shifter.
Stapling	Available when the finisher is installed.

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

Condition		In case of Optional function (printer, FAX) is
		set up as MFD.
Simultaneous		Job separator tray
wrapping in kit		Setting manual book
Simultaneous		Setting manual book
wrapping
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/m2 (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/m2 paper)
Tray full detector		Yes
Concept of function
	Upper exit tray	Copy/ FAX/ Printer
	(Job separator)	(This setting can be done by users.)
	Lower exit tray	Copy/ Printer/ FAX
	(main machine	(This setting can be done by users.)
	exit tray)

C. Optical (Image scanning) section

(1)	Type
Document table		Document table fixed type (Flat-bed type)
(2)	Document reference position
Document table		Rear left reference
(3)	Resolution
	Main scanning direction			Sub scanning direction
	400 dpi			600 dpi
(4)	Gradation

256gradations (8-bit)

(5)Original size/ Scanning area

a. Max. original size

A3 paper (11" × 17")

(6) Scanning speed

122mm/sec (600 dpi: magnification ratio 100%) (AR-M256/ M257/ M258/ 5625)

145mm/sec (600 dpi: magnification ratio 100%) (AR-M316/ M317/ M318/ 5631)

(7) Light source (lamp)

Type	None-electrode xenon lamp
Drive voltage	1.5 kV

(8) Read sensor

Type		Reduction optical system image sensor (CCD)
		Monochrome

D. Scanner (exposure) section

(1)	Resolution
	Main scanning direction		Sub scanning direction
	600 dpi		600 dpi
(2)	Gradation
2 gradations
(3)	Laser unit specifications
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 (Main scan) x 70 (Sub scan)
Laser wave length		785nm

E. Image process section

Imaging speed		600 dpi: 122 mm/sec.
		(AR-M256/ M257/ M258/ 5625)
		600 dpi: 145 mm/sec.
		(AR-M316/ M317/ M318/ 5631)
Photo	Type	OPC drum (dia. 30mm)
conductor	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 A constant electric current
Transfer	System	Transfer roller
	Voltage	18 A (electric current)
Exposure		None-electrode xenon lamp

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

Developing		Dry, 2-component magnetic brush
		development
Separation		(–) DC scorotron
Discharge		—
Cleaning		Contacted blade
F. Fusing
Type			Heat roller
Lamp	Type		Halogen lamp
	Voltage		100V: 110V/ 120V to 127V
			200V: 220V to 240V
	Power		Main : 650W
	consumption		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)
G. Drive
Drive section			Motor
Main motor			DC brushless motor

4.Additional functions, copy functions, and expanded functions

APS (Automatic	Yes
paper selection)	(No for APS by flow scan with the RSPF)
AMS (Automatic	Yes
magnification ratio	(No for AMS by flow scan with the RSPF)
selection)
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	Yes (Conditions are set with the key operator
function	program.)
Message display	Yes
Key operator program	Yes
Printer status monitor/	Yes (A PCL printer board is required (TCP/
Printer administration	IP only). To use another protocol, an NIC
utility	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	Yes (100 departments)
management
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	(When the finisher is installed)
selection	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

5.Safety and environmental protection standards

(1) Safety standards

	North America	Standard Europe	Australia
		(Western/North)
	UL60950-1	IEC60950-1	IEC60950-1
	CSA C22.2	IEC60825-1 (Laser)	IEC60825-1 (Laser)
	No.60950-1		AS/NZS 60950
	21CFR (Laser)		(FAX option)

(2) Ozone level

Ozone	Less than 0.02mg/m³
Dust	Less than 0.075mg/m³

(3) Noise level

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 - 4

(4) Environmental protection standards

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.)

6. Environment conditions

(1)

Space required

Folded multi manual feed

628 (W) × 585.5 (D) mm

Open multi manual feed

894 (W) × 585.5 (D) mm

(2)

Operating ambient conditions

Humidity (%)

Temperature (˚C)

(3)

Ambient storage conditions

Humidity (%)

Temperature (˚C)

(4) Ambient conditions for transporting

Humidity (%)

Temperature (˚C)

(5) Atmospheric pressure

595 mmHg or above

(6) Standard temperature and humidity

Temperature	20 to 25°C
Humidity	65±5%RH

7. IMC board functions

* Sort function	32MB (Copy: 16MB, Print: 16MB)
(Electronic sort)	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	32MB
for electronic sort
* 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)

Note: The number of sheets for the columns marked with “*” is calculated supposing that the same quantity is assigned to the ROPM memory and the copy expansion memory.

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

8.Printer function

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

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

(1) Basic specification

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	Standard
(Online manual)
Platform	IBM PC/ AT (Include compatible machine)
Support OS	Windows 98/ Me
(Printer Driver)	Windows NT 4.0 Workstation (SP5 or later)
	Windows 2000
	Windows XP/ XP x64
	Windows Vista/ Vista x64

B. Printer driver specification

(1) System

Machine		OS
IBM PC/ AT (Include		Windows 98/ Me
compatible machine)		Windows NT 4.0 Workstation (SP5 or later)
		Windows 2000
		Windows XP/ XP x64
		Windows Vista/ Vista x64

(2) Printing function specification

	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

	Function		Content
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	Input Trays		Two/ Three/ Four trays
Setting	Output Tray Options		None/ Upper Tray/ Staple
			Finisher
	Set Tray Status		Yes
	Version Information		Yes
Others	ROPM		Yes/ No

(3) Print quality

Mode	Control	Content
Resolution/	600dpi	Print quality is selected from
Print quality	(Fixed)	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.

* Default

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(5) Paper handling specifications a. Paper feed direction

Limitations on tray/ functions for support paper

Paper feed tray

Paper exit tray

Function

Paper name

Paper size

Manual

Tray 1

Tray 2

Tray 3

Tray 4

Center

Upper

Offset

Staple

Fit page

tray

tray

tray

tray

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

Yes

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

Yes

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

L: 148 to 431.8 mm

Setting direction toward paper

Setting direction toward paper

Paper

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

feed port = Long side

feed port = Short side

Size

Transfer direction

Transfer direction

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

(6) Print enable area

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

Actual page size

DL

2598

5196

2314

142

100

300

2398

0

Print area

Logic paper size

Actual page

size

HP/GL

Print area

picture frame

Logic paper

size

HP/GL

picture

frame

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

	Paper	A	B	C	D	E	F	G	H
	Size
	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

Top margin

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 recognize 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 feature, formatting and center distribution are performed not by the actual paper size but by the paper size specified by the computer.

Origin

ABCDEFGHIJKLMN

directionfeed

12345

Actual paper size

abc

Size specified by the HOST

Paper

Center reference line

C. Interface

Interface

IEEE 1284 (Parallel interface)

USB Ver. 2.0

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. Transfer of image data with the IMC-PWB is performed with this 16-bit bidirectional 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.

				M-bus
		CCD
		MCU		UART
Print		Image	CPU	Command status
Engine		process
		ASIC
	IMC			JBIG	GDI
			CPU		CPU
	Page memory			data		IEEE1284
						Header + JBIG data PC
			JBIG-		ASIC
		Extraction	Lite
		Compressed				JBIG printer driver
			memory
				Data through

: Data flow

9. Printer function (AR-M258/ M318)

A. Basic function

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		Custom PS/	Windows 98/ Me
(Printer		PPD/	Windows NT 4.0 (SP5 or later)
driver)		Custom	Windows 2000/ Server 2003
		PCL5e/ 6	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

*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.

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[4] CONSUMABLE PARTS

1. Supply system table

A. SEC/ SECL/ LAG

No.		Item	Content		Life	Model name	Remarks
1		Toner cartridge	Toner cartridge (With IC chip)	×10	25K (×10)	AR-310MT	Life setting by A4 (8.5"×11") 6% document
		(black)	(Toner; Net weight 745g)				MT=NT*10
			TNCA replacement operation manual	×10
2		Developer (black)	Developer	×10	25cpm: 75K (×10)	AR-271MD	MD=ND*10
			(Developer; Net weight 400g)		31cpm: 100K (×10)
3		Drum	Drum	×1	25cpm: 75K	AR-310DR
					31cpm: 100K
B. Europe/ East Europe/ Russia / Australia/ New Zealand
No.		Item	Content		Life	Model name	Remarks
1		Toner cartridge	Toner cartridge (With IC chip)	×10	25K (×10)	AR-310LT	Life setting by A4 (8.5"×11") 6% document
		(black)	(Toner; Net weight 745g)				LT=T*10
			TNCA replacement operation manual	×10
2		Developer (black)	Developer	×10	75K (×10)	AR-271LD	LD=DV*10
			(Developer; Net weight 400g)
3		Drum	Drum	×1	75K	AR-310DM
C.	Asia affiliates
No.		Item	Content		Life	Model name	Remarks
1		Toner cartridge	Toner cartridge (With IC chip)	×10	25K (×10)	AR-310CT	Life setting by A4 (8.5"×11") 6% document
		(black)	(Toner; Net weight 745g)				CT=ST*10
			TNCA replacement operation manual	×10
2		Developer (black)	Developer	×10	75K (×10)	AR-271CD	CD=SD*10
			(Developer; Net weight 400g)
3		Drum	Drum	×1	75K	AR-310DR
D. SMEF/ Israel/ Philippines/ Agent
No.		Item	Content		Life	Model name	Remarks
1		Toner cartridge	Toner cartridge (With IC chip)	×10	25K (×10)	AR-310ET	Life setting by A4 (8.5"×11") 6% document
		(black)	(Toner; Net weight 745g)				ET=FT*10
			TNCA replacement operation manual	×10
2		Developer (black)	Developer	×10	75K (×10)	AR-271CD	CD=SD*10
			(Developer; Net weight 400g)
3		Drum	Drum	×1	75K	AR-310DR
E. Taiwan
No.		Item	Content		Life	Model name	Remarks
1		Toner cartridge	Toner cartridge (With IC chip)	×10	25K (×10)	AR-310ET	Life setting by A4 (8.5"×11") 6% document
		(black)	(Toner; Net weight 745g)				ET=FT*10
			TNCA replacement operation manual	×10
2		Developer (black)	Developer	×10	75K (×10)	AR-271LD	LD=DV*10
			(Developer; Net weight 400g)
3		Drum	Drum	×1	75K	AR-310DR-T
F.	Hong Kong
No.		Item	Content		Life	Model name	Remarks
1		Toner cartridge	Toner cartridge (With IC chip)	×10	25K (×10)	AR-310CT-C	Life setting by A4 (8.5"×11") 6% document
		(black)	(Toner; Net weight 745g)				CT-C=ST-C*10
			TNCA replacement operation manual	×10
2		Developer (black)	Developer	×10	75K (×10)	AR-271CD-C	CD-C=SD-C*10
			(Developer; Net weight 400g)
3		Drum	Drum	×1	75K	AR-310DR-C
G. China
No.		Item	Content		Life	Model name	Remarks
1		Toner cartridge	Toner cartridge (With IC chip)	×1	15K (×10)	AR-311ST-C	Life setting by A4 (8.5"×11") 6% document
		(black)	(Toner; Net weight 455g)				* Without toner save.
			TNCA replacement operation manual	×1
2		Developer (black)	Developer	×1	75K (×10)	AR-271SD-C
			(Developer; Net weight 400g)
3		Drum	Drum	×1	75K	AR-310DR-C

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2. Maintenance parts list

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

No.	Item	Content		Life		Model	Remarks
						name
1	Upper heat roller kit	Upper heat roller	×1	150K		AR-310UH
		Fuser gear	×1
		Upper heat roller bearing	×2
		Upper cleaning pad	×1
		Fusing separation pawl (upper)	×4
2	Lower heat roller kit	Lower heat roller	×1	300K		AR-310LH
		Fusing separation pawl (lower)	×4
		Fuser bearing (lower)	×2
3	150K maintenance	Drum separation pawl unit	×2	150K		AR-310KA1
	kit	Transfer roller unit	×1
4	MC unit	MC unit	×10	25cpm: 75K (×10)		AR-310MC	AR-310MC = AR-310NC ×10
				31cpm: 100K (×10)			The order places an order in AR-310MC.
							Addition of Sterling.
5	Cleaner blade	Cleaner blade	×10	25cpm: 75K (×10)		AR-270CB	AR-270CB = AR-270BL ×10
				31cpm: 100K (×10)			The order places an order in AR-270CB.
6	Drum frame unit	Drum frame unit	×1	25cpm: 225K		AR-310DU	The life of the toner reception seat attached to
				31cpm: 300K			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
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)

No.	Item	Content		Life		Model	Remarks
						name
1	Upper heat roller kit	Upper heat roller	×1	150K		AR-310UH
		Fuser gear	×1
		Upper heat roller bearing	×2
		Upper cleaning pad	×1
		Fusing separation pawl (upper)	×4
2	Lower heat roller kit	Lower heat roller	×1	300K		AR-310LH
		Fusing separation pawl (lower)	×4
		Fuser bearing (lower)	×2
3	150K maintenance	Drum separation pawl unit	×2	150K		AR-310KA
	kit	Transfer roller unit	×1
		DV blade	×1
		DV side sheet N	×2
4	MC unit	MC unit	×10	25cpm: 75K (×10)		AR-310MC	AR-310MC = AR-310NC ×10
				31cpm: 100K (×10)			The order places an order in AR-310MC.
							Addition of Sterling.
5	Cleaner blade	Cleaner blade	×10	25cpm: 75K (×10)		AR-270CB	AR-270CB = AR-270BL ×10
				31cpm: 100K (×10)			The order places an order in AR-270CB.
6	Drum frame unit	Drum frame unit	×1	25cpm: 225K		AR-310DU	The life of the toner reception seat attached to
				31cpm: 300K			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 cartridge	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

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

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

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

No.	Item	Content		Life		Model	Remarks
						name
1	Upper heat roller kit	Upper heat roller	×1	150K		AR-310UH
		Fuser gear	×1
		Upper heat roller bearing	×2
		Upper cleaning pad	×1
		Fusing separation pawl (upper)	×4
2	Lower heat roller kit	Lower heat roller	×1	300K		AR-310LH
		Fusing separation pawl (lower)	×4
		Fuser bearing (lower)	×2
3	150K maintenance	Drum separation pawl unit	×2	150K		AR-310KA
	kit	Transfer roller unit	×1
		DV blade	×1
		DV side sheet N	×2
4	MC unit	MC unit	×10	25cpm: 75K (×10)		AR-310MC	AR-310MC = AR-310NC ×10
				31cpm: 100K (×10)			The order places an order in AR-310MC.
							Addition of Sterling.
5	Cleaner blade	Cleaner blade	×10	25cpm: 75K (×10)		AR-270CB	AR-270CB = AR-270BL ×10
				31cpm: 100K (×10)			The order places an order in AR-270CB.
6	Drum frame unit	Drum frame unit	×1	25cpm: 225K		AR-310DU	The life of the toner reception seat attached to
				31cpm: 300K			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 cartridge	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

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

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

2. Production number identification

<TD cartridge>

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

Serial number	Date of oroduction	Version no.
(0001-9999)

location of manufacture

Label position

<Drum>

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

3. Environment conditions

A. Ambient conditions for transporting

Humidity (%)

Temperature (˚C)

B. Ambient storage conditions (sealed)

Humidity (%)

Temperature (˚C)

C. Operating ambient conditions

1	2	3	4

1The last digit of the production year.

2The production month.

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

3, 4The production day.

(%)						Use envi-
Humidity						ronment
						conditions

Temperature (˚C)

4. Life (packed conditions)

Photoconductor drum (36 months from the production month) Developer, toner (24 months from the production month)

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

[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.

	12" (30cm)
12"	12"
(30cm)	(30cm)

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.

Earth terminal

C. Transport

•When transporting the machine, use two people to lift the machine using the two grips provided on each side of the machine.

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

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 process 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 adjusters (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.

Adjuster

Lock Release

•The fusing section is heated to a high temperature.

When removing a paper jam, be careful not to touch the fusing section.

Fusing section

•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.

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

4)Rotate the MG roller in the arrow direction and supply developer evenly into the developing unit.

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.

Fixing pin

Fixing screw

If power is turned don without removing the fixing pin, it will be difficult 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.

MG roller

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.

Shake about 20 times.

Shutter

Tape

When holding the toner cartridge, do not touch the shutter section, but hold the grips. Do not remove the tape before shaking the cartridge.

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.

Dirt or dust must be removed from the toner cartridge before installing.

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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.

LINE

DATA

B STATUS CUSTOM SETTINGS

3)Touch the [TRAY SETTINGS] key. The tray settings screen will appear.

TOT L COUNT

CONTRA

TRAY SETTINGS

ADDRE

CONTR

KEY

SELECT

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.

		TYPE / SIZE
TRAY 1		PLAIN / 8½ x	11
TRAY	2	PLAIN / 8½ x	14
TRAY	3	PLAIN / 11x17

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].

CUSTOM	SETTINGS
TRAY 1	TYPE/SIZE SETTING					OK
		TYPE		SIZE	AB	INCH
	PLAIN	LETTER HEAD	11x17	8½x14		8½x13
	RECYCLED	COLOR	8½x11	8½x11R		5½x8½

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.

LINE

DATA

B STATUS CUSTOM SETTINGS

3)Touch the [TRAY SETTINGS] key. The tray settings screen will appear.

	TOT L COUNT	CONTRA
	TRAY SETTINGS	ADDRE
		CONTR
	SELECT	KEY

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4) Touch the [BYPASS TRAY] key.

			TYPE / SIZE
TRAY 4			PLAIN / 11x17

	BYPASS	PLAIN
	TRAY

5)Select the type of paper that is loaded in the tray. "JAPANESE P/C" refers to official postcards used in Japan.

CUSTOM SETTINGS
BYPASS TRAY TYPE SETTING			OK
SELECT THE PAPER TYPE.
PLAIN	LETTER HEAD	ENVELOPE	JAPANESE P/C
RECYCLED	COLOR	LABELS
HEAVY PAPER	THIN PAPER	TRANSPARENCY

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

CD-ROM: 1 pc. Operation manual Installation caution sheet

PCL PWB: 1 pc.

	M3 screws: 3 pcs.	M3 screws with
	(For installation of	spring washer : 6 pcs.	Support post: 2 pcs.
	the parallel and the	(For installation of the
	USB connectors)	PCL PWB)

(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.

Screws

Screws

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)

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 connector 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 supplied three screws.

	M3 screws with	M3 screw
	spring washer
		Support
		post
		M3 screws

PCL PWB

M3 screws with spring washer

4)Attach the shielding plate.

Attach the shielding plate using five screws.

Screws

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 printing 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.

Memory module (S.O.DIMM)

B. AR-PK1N

(1) Parts included

CD-ROM: 1*

License agreement

Installation caution sheet

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

Please keep below important information.

This information will use for other products.

APPLICATION

NUMBER

MACHINE

SERIAL

NUMBER

PRODUCT

KEY

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C. AR-PF1/PF2

(1) Parts included

AR-PF1

CD-ROM: 1 pc.

Operation manual

Installation caution sheet

Bar code board: 1 pc.

AR-PF2

Operation manual

Installation caution sheet

Flash ROM board: 1 pc.

(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.

Screws

Screws

2)Attach the bar code board/flash ROM.

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

Bar code board/

Flash ROM board/

Font ROM board

3)Attach the shielding plate.

Attach the shielding plate using the five screws.

Screws

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
	Font		Font name	Font	Font name
	No.			No.
	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

(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 "uninstalled" 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.)

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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.

3)Reattach the shielding plate.

Reattach the shielding plate using the five screws.

Screws

Screws

Screws

Screws

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.

Memory module (S.O.DIMM)

F. AR-SM5/SM6

(1) Parts included

AR-SM5

AR-SM6

256MB SDRAM memory module	512MB SDRAM memory module
(168 pin DIMM): 1 pc.	(168 pin DIMM): 1 pc.
Installation caution sheet	Installation caution sheet

(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.

CN2

CN1

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[6] EXTERNAL VIEW AND INTERNAL STRUCTURE

1. Name and function of each section

A. External view

		4	7
	2	3
1			8
			17
9		5
		6
		13
12		19
10			20
		14
11		15	21
		18
			22

		16
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
3	Original guides	Adjust to the size of the originals.	pass feeder is installed.
4	Document feeder cover	Open to remove misfed originals.	(AR-M257/M317:Standard)
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)	Print jobs and received faxes are delivered to this tray.	When the job separator
	(optional)		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.

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B. Internal structure

1

2

6

3

4

5

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	The fusing unit is hot. Do not
		levers and remove the paper.	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.

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C. Operation panel

COPY
PRINT		ON LINE
		DATA
SCAN		DATA
FAX		LINE
		DATA
JOB	STATUS	CUST OM SETTINGS
		AC C.#-C

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11
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/	[PRINT] key: Press to select print mode.
	DATA indicator	• 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								When the network
		option is installed.								scanner option is
		• DATA indicator: Lights steadily or blinks while a scanned image is being sent.								installed.
	[FAX] key/LINE indicator/	[FAX] key: Press to select fax mode when the fax function is installed.								When the fax option is
	DATA indicator	• LINE indicator : This lights up while faxes are being sent or received.								installed.
		• DATA indicator: Blinks when a fax has been received to memory and lights
		steadily when a fax is waiting in memory for transmission.
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.

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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.

1

2

		3	4	5	6	7	8	9
No.	Name		Function/Operation					Note
1	Job list	Shows stored jobs and the job currently being executed. Touch one of				* 1 :"PAPER EMPTY" in the job status
		keys 3 to 5 in the above illustration to select the type of job. The icon				display
		next to each job name indicates the mode of the job as follows:				"PAPER EMPTY" in the job status display
		Copy mode		Printer mode		indicates that the machine is out of the
		Network scanner mode				specified size of paper. Add the specified
		Fax mode (Send jobs)		Fax mode (Receive jobs)		size of paper. If the specified size of paper
						is not available and you are in printer mode,
		The jobs in the job list appear in the form of keys. To give priority to a
						another size of paper can be loaded in the
		job or pause or delete a job, touch the key of the job and then use the
						bypass tray to allow printing to take place.
		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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