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SERVICE MANUAL
CODE: 00ZARM318/S1E

DIGITAL MULTIFUNCTIONAL SYSTEM
AR-M256/M258 AR-M316/M318 AR-5625/M5631

MODEL
AR-M257/M317

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

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 CONFIGURATION 1. Line of machines and options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1 2. Combination of options list. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 SPECIFICATIONS 1. Basic specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2. Operation specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A. Common operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B. Copy mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3. Engine specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A. Operation and display section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B. Paper feed, transport, paper exit section . . . . . . . . . . . C. Optical (Image scanning) section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D. Scanner (exposure) section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E. Image process section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F. Fusing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G. Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4. Additional functions, copy functions, and expanded functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5. Safety and environmental protection standards . . . . . . . . 6. Environment conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7. IMC board functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8. Printer function (AR-M256/ M257/ M316/ M317/ 5625/ 5631) . . . . . . . . . . A. "Sharp Printer Language with Compression (SPLC)" Printer function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B. Printer driver specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C. Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D. System outline. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9. Printer function (AR-M258/ M318) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A. Basic function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2. Maintenance parts list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A. SDSCA/ SECL/ LAG (AR-M257/ M317) . . . . . . . . . . . . B. SEEG/ SUK/ SCA/ SCNZ/ SEA/ SEES/ SEZ/ SEIS/ SEB/ SEN/ SEF/ SMEF/ Russia/ Special country (AR-M256/ M316, AR-5625/ 5631) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C. STCL/ SRH/ SRS/ SRSSC/ SBI/ Agent (All model) . . . 2. Production number identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3. Environment conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A. Ambient conditions for transporting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B. Ambient storage conditions (sealed) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C. Operating ambient conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4. Life (packed conditions). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1 3-1 3-1 3-1 3-2 3-2 3-2 3-3 3-3 3-3 3-4 3-4 3-4 3-4 3-5 3-5 3-6 3-6 3-6 3-8 3-8 3-8 3-8 4-1 4-1 4-1 4-1 4-1 4-1 4-1 4-1 4-2 4-2 [9] 4-2 4-3 4-4 4-4 4-4 4-4 4-4 4-4 4-4 4-4 [5] UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION 1. Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A. Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B. Power source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C. Transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D. Other precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2. Removal of protective material and fixing screw . . . . . . . . 3. Removal and storage of fixing pin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4. Developer cartridge installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5. Toner cartridge installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6. Toner density sensor level adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7. Tray paper size setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A. Trays 1 ­ 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B. Manual feed tray. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8. Installation of options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A. AR-P27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B. AR-PK1N . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C. AR-PF1/PF2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D. MX-NSX1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F. AR-SM5/SM6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EXTERNAL VIEW AND INTERNAL STRUCTURE 1. Name and function of each section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A. External view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B. Internal structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C. Operation panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D. Job status screen (common to copy, print, network scan and fax) . . . . . . . E. Motor, Solenoid, Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F. Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G. PWB unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H. Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ADJUSTMENTS, SETTING 1. List of adjustment items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2. Copier adjustment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A. Process section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B. Mechanism section. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C. Image density (exposure) adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1 5-1 5-1 5-1 5-2 5-2 5-2 5-3 5-3 5-4 5-4 5-4 5-4 5-5 5-5 5-6 5-7 5-7 5-8 6-1 6-1 6-2 6-3 6-4 6-5 6-5 6-6 6-6 7-1 7-1 7-1 7-3 7-9

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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 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A. Program download method (for Copier, and fax program) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B. Printer Control Board firmware download method . . . C. Others (Troubleshooting) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2. Key operator program list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A. Common program of digital copier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B. Copy function setting program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C. Printer function setting program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D. Network scanner function setting program . . . . . . . . . 3. E-mail Status/ E-mail Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A. Basic functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B. Main body specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C. Printer controller specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D. Handling of transmission data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-1 11-1 11-2 11-3 11-3 11-3 11-4 11-4 11-5 11-6 11-6 11-6 11-6 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. 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.

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.

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.

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.

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

[2] CONFIGURATION
1. Line of machines and options
Document cover [AR-VR6] Reversing single pass feeder [AR-RP7]

Job separator tray [AR-TR3]

[RSPF]

Staple cartridge [AR-SC1] Finisher [AR-FN5A] Punch unit [AR-PN1A/B/C/D]

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]

Staple cartridge [AR-SC2] Saddle stitch finisher [AR-F14N] Paper feed unit (500 Seets) [AR-D30] Paper feed unit (500c2 Seets) [AR-D31]
[AR-M256/M316/M257/M317] Data security kit [Commercial version] [Authentication version] FAX expantion kit Expantion memory board FAX memory (8MB) Printer expantion kit (PCL)

[AR-FR24U]
(For 25cpm)

[AR-FR24]
(For 25cpm)

[AR-FR25U]
(For 31cpm)

[AR-FR25]
(For 31cpm)

[AR-FX7]

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

[AR-MM9]

[AR-P27]

[AR-M256/M316/M257/M317/M258/M318] Application integration module kit Sharpdesk license kit Network scanner expantion kit Barcode font kit Flash ROM kit PS3 expantion kit

[MX-AMX1]

[MX-USX1/ MX-USX5/ MX-US10/ MX-US50/ MX-USA0]

[MX-NSX1]

[AR-PF1]

[AR-PF2]

[AR-PK1N]

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

2. Combination of options list
F : Installable : Not available Option Section Item Model AR-RP7 AR-VR6 AR-D30 AR-D31 AR-TR3 AR-FN5A AR-SC1 AR-F14N AR-SC2 AR-PN1A AR-PN1B AR-PN1C AR-PN1D FAX system Printer system FAX expansion kit FAX memory (8MB) Printer expansion kit (PCL) Bar code font kit Flash ROM kit PS3 expansion kit Memory board 256MB expansion memory board 512MB expansion memory board Software Network scanner expansion kit Sharpdesk 1 license kit Sharpdesk 5 license kit Sharpdesk 10 license kit Sharpdesk 50 license kit Sharpdesk 100 license kit Application integration module kit Data security Data security kit (Commercial version) Data security kit (Authentication version) AR-FX7 AR-MM9 AR-P27 AR-PF1 AR-PF2 AR-PK1N AR-SM5 AR-SM6 MX-NSX1 MX-USX1 MX-USX5 MX-US10 MX-US50 MX-USA0 MX-AMX1 AR-FR24U AR-FR25U AR-FR24 AR-FR25 Main unit Model AR-M256/ AR-M257/ AR-M258/ AR-5625/ M316 M317 M318 5631 F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F Standard F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F Standard F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F AR-P27 must be installed. For 25cpm For 31cpm For 25cpm For 31cpm AR-P27 must be installed. AR-P27 must be installed. For AR-F14N For AR-FN5A 500 x 1 (80g/m2) 500 x 2 (80g/m2) Note

Automatic document Document feeder feeder and OC Document cover Paper feed system Paper feed unit (500 sheets) Paper feed unit (500 x 2 sheets) Paper exit system Job separator tray Finisher Staple cartridge Saddle stitch finisher Staple cartridge Punch unit

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

[3] SPECIFICATIONS
1. Basic specifications
(1) Type
Machine Type Desktop type

(4) Job speed
a. First Copy Time Platen/ DSPF Platen RSPF AR-M256/ M257/ M258/ 5625 Less than 4.8 sec. Less than 9.3 sec. AR-M316/ M317/ M318/ 5631 Less than 4.8 sec. Less than 9.3 sec.

(2) External dimensions
Floor to OC top surface Floor to Glass surface Floor to RSPF surface 623 (W) x 615 (D) x 640.5 (H)mm (24.5 (W) x 24.2 (D) x 25.2 (H) inch) 623 (W) x 615 (D) x 665 (H)mm (24.5 (W) x 24.2 (D) x 26.2 (H) inch) 623 (W) x 615 (D) x 786 (H)mm (24.5 (W) x 24.2 (D) x 30.9 (H) inch)

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

(3) Weight
AR-M256/ M258/ M316/ M318/ 5625/ 5631 AR-M257/ M317 49.2 kg (with OC)

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/ M258/ 5625 13 15 25 18 25 20 25 13 14 15 25 18 25 AR-M316/ M317/ M318/ 5631 17 20 31 24 31 24 31 17 20 20 31 24 31

55 kg

(4) Power supply
Voltage Frequency Power switch 100V: 110V/ 120V to 127V 200V: 220V to 240V 50/ 60Hz common One power source

2. Operation specifications
A. Common operation
(1) Warm up time
Warm-up time Pre-heat function 25 sheet model 23 sec. or less Yes 31 sheet model 25 sec. or less

(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.)

A3 B4 A4 A4R B5 B5R A5 11" × 17" 8-1/ 2" × 14" 8-1/ 2" × 13" 8-1/ 2" × 11" 8-1/ 2" × 11"R 5.5 × 8.5

Same speed for Normal/ Enlargement/ Reduction.

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

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

B. Copy mode
(1) Document size
Max. document size A3 paper (11" × 17")

(2) Picture quality mode
Picture quality mode Text Auto mode Text mode Text/ Photo mode Photo mode Density adjustment step 1 step 5 steps 5 steps 5 steps Toner save mode Selectable Selectable Selectable --

(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 precision Normal copy: 100%±1.0% Enlargement copy: Set magnification ±1.0% Reduction copy: Set magnification ±1.0%

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Copy magnification ratio 25% to 49% 50% to 69% 70% to 94% 95% to 105% 106% to 141% 142% to 400% b. Gradation Read Write

Position Center -- 3.2 line/mm 3.6 line/mm 5.0 line/mm 5.0 line/mm 5.0 line/mm 256 gradations 2 gradations Corners -- 2.8 line/mm 3.2 line/mm 4.5 line/mm 4.5 line/mm 4.5 line/mm

· Manual feed section Transport reference Paper size display Paper size setting Paper type Center reference AB series: A3 to A6R, Postcard Inch series: 11 x 17 to 5.5 x 8.5 A3/ A4, 11 x 17, B4/ B5, 8.5 x 14, A4R/ A5, B5R, A5R, 5.5 x 8.5 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) Multi paper feed: Plain paper (52 to 128g/m2), special paper, 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) Normal paper: 100 sheets (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) Automatic A3 / A4 / 11 x 17 / 8.5 × 14/ 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

3. Engine specifications
A. Operation and display section
Display unit Operation system Dot matrix LCD, Touch panel Button switch system Allowable paper type and weight for paper feed

B. Paper feed, transport, paper exit section
(1) Paper feed ability
2-stage paper feed tray + multi manual feed (Can be extended up to 4 stages by installation of the options.) Paper is fed from the above by the front loading system. No Yes No Type

Paper feed method Dehumidification heater Paper size label Maximum weight setting · Tray 1 Paper size Paper size change method Paper type setting Paper size setting when shipping Allowable paper type and weight for paper feed Paper capacity Paper type Paper remaining detection · Tray 2 Paper size Paper size change method Paper type setting Paper size setting when shipping Allowable paper type and weight for paper feed Paper capacity Paper type Paper remaining detection

Paper capacity (Multi paper feed)

A3/ B4/ A4/ A4R/ B5/ B5R/ A5/ 16K/ 16KR/ 11 × 17/ 8.5 × 14/ 8.5 × 13/ 8.5 × 11/ 8.5 × 5.5 Changeable by the user. (By the operation on the LCD panel) Normal paper, Recycled paper, Letterhead, Color paper AB series: A4 Inch series: 8.5 x 11 56 to 105g/m2/ 15 to 28lbs Bond

Paper size detection

500 sheets (80g/m2 paper) (Plain paper) Plain paper (56 to 80g/m2), Normal paper (80 to 105g/m2), Letterhead, Color paper No (Only paper empty detection)

Overseas envelopes for check:

A3/ B4/ A4/ A4R/ B5R/ 16KR/ 8K/11 × 17/ 8.5 × 14/ 8.5 × 13/ 8.5 × 11/ 8.5 × 11R Changeable by the user. (By the operation on the LCD panel) Normal paper, Recycled paper, Letterhead, Color paper AB series: A4 Inch series: 8.5 x 11 56 to 105g/m2/ 15 to 28lbs Bond

#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.

500 sheets (80g/m2 paper) (Plain paper) Plain paper (56 to 80g/m2), Normal paper (80 to 105g/m2), Letterhead, Color paper No (Only paper empty detection)

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

· Duplex Type Paper size Type and weight of paper which can be passed Switchback system 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 56 to 105g/m2/ 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.

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 400 dpi Sub scanning direction 600 dpi

(4) Gradation
256 gradations (8-bit)

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

(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)

(3) Job separator exit tray (AR-TR3)
Condition Simultaneous wrapping in kit Simultaneous wrapping Function In case of Optional function (printer, FAX) is set up as MFD. Job separator tray Setting manual book Setting manual book This exit tray is set up above main exit tray, and can separate copier exit, printer exit and FAX exit. 1 (this tray can not set up more than 2) By control of main machine All sizes of paper except for postcards (A6) and envelopes. 52 to 128g/m (14 to 34.1lbs) Center (same as main unit) Face-down paper exit to the upper surface of the main unit paper exit section 0.6 kg 100 sheets (80g/m paper) Yes Copy/ FAX/ Printer (This setting can be done by users.) Copy/ Printer/ FAX (This setting can be done by users.)
2 2

(7) Light source (lamp)
Type Drive voltage None-electrode xenon lamp 1.5 kV

(8) Read sensor
Type Reduction optical system image sensor (CCD) Monochrome

D. Scanner (exposure) section
(1) Resolution
Main scanning direction 600 dpi Sub scanning direction 600 dpi

Many of tray Separator system Exit paper size Exit paper weight Paper pass Exit area/ finishing Machine weight Exit capacity Tray full detector Concept of function Upper exit tray (Job separator) Lower exit tray (main machine exit tray)

(2) Gradation
2 gradations

(3) Laser unit specifications
r.p.m. Mirror surfaces Laser power Laser beam size Laser wave length 28,819 rpm (26 sheet model/FAX output) 34,252 rpm (31 sheet model) 6 faces 0.16mW (26 sheet model/FAX output) 0.18mW (31 sheet model) 60µ (Main scan) x 70µ (Sub scan) 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) OPC drum (dia. 30mm) 25 sheet model: 75,000 sheets 31 sheet model: 100,000 sheets Developer (Black) 25,000 sheets (Toner, life: 25k, Developer life: 75k (26 sheet model) 100k (31 sheet model)) Charged saw-tooth 560µA constant electric current Transfer roller 18µA (electric current) None-electrode xenon lamp

Photo conductor Toner

Type LIFE Type LIFE

Charge Transfer Exposure

System Voltage System Voltage

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

Developing Separation Discharge Cleaning

Dry, 2-component magnetic brush development (­) DC scorotron -- Contacted blade

Auto power shut off function Message display Key operator program Printer status monitor/ Printer administration utility Wireless LAN support Coin vendor support Auditor support Duplex Total counter Toner save Department management Job registration/ call Cover paper

Yes (Conditions are set with the key operator program.) Yes Yes Yes (A PCL printer board is required (TCP/ IP only). To use another protocol, an NIC card is required.) Yes (A 3rd party part is recommended.) Yes (Option only for the models for dealers) Yes Yes (Standard) Yes Yes Yes (100 departments) Yes (10 jobs) Yes (Insertion and stapling must be allowed from manual feed.) No Yes (The service simulations in the machine and the key operation list are printed.) Yes (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.)

F. Fusing
Type Lamp Type Voltage Power consumption Fusing temperature Heat roller Pressure roller Separation system Heat roller Halogen lamp 100V: 110V/ 120V to 127V 200V: 220V to 240V Main : 650W Sub : 550W 185° (600 dpi) Teflon coated roller Silicone rubber roller with re-engerized cube Natural separation (with pawl)

G. Drive
Drive section Main motor Motor DC brushless motor

OHP insert paper Self print function Built-in clock Paper exit tray selection

4. Additional functions, copy functions, and expanded functions
APS (Automatic paper selection) AMS (Automatic magnification ratio selection) Stream feeding mode Job build function Auto tray switching Memory copy Rotation copy E-sort XY zoom Yes (No for APS by flow scan with the RSPF) Yes (No for AMS by flow scan with the RSPF) Yes Yes (Copy/ Scan) Yes (No for manual paper feed) Yes (1 page memory provided as standard) Yes Yes Yes When the OC is used: Landscape/ Portrait 25 ­ 400% When the RSPF is used: Landscape/ Portrait 50 ­ 200% Yes (No for enlargement) Yes Default AB series: 0 ­ 20 mm (Unit of 1 mm) Inch series: 0 ­ 1 inch (Unit of 1/ 8 inch) Yes Default AB series: 0 ­ 20 mm (Unit of 1 mm) Inch series: 0 ­ 1 inch (Unit of 1/ 8 inch) Yes Default AB series: 0 ­ 20 mm (Unit of 1 mm) Inch series: 0 ­ 1 inch (Unit of 1/ 8 inch) No Yes Whole surface only (Can be inhibited with the simulation.) Yes (Centering provided) Yes Offset function (shifter or finisher) required Yes (Only when this function is set) Yes (Conditions are set with the key operator program.)

1 page memory

48MB

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

1 set 2 copy Binding margin

Edge erase

(2) Ozone level
Ozone Dust Less than 0.02mg/m³ Less than 0.075mg/m³

Center frame erase

(3) Noise level
Operating On standby 25-sheet model: Less than 6.3B 31-sheet model: Less than 6.8B 25-sheet model: Less than 4.0B 31-sheet model: Less than 5.0B

Booklet copy White/ black reversion

2 in 1/ 4 in 1 Sorter Mix paper feed Preheating

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(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.)

(4) Ambient conditions for transporting

Humidity (%)

Temperature (°C)

6. Environment conditions
(1) Space required
Folded multi manual feed Open multi manual feed 628 (W) × 585.5 (D) mm 894 (W) × 585.5 (D) mm

(5) Atmospheric pressure
595 mmHg or above

(6) Standard temperature and humidity
Temperature Humidity 20 to 25°C 65±5%RH

(2) Operating ambient conditions

7. IMC board functions
Humidity (%)
* 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 32MB (Copy: 16MB, Print: 16MB) 90 sheets (max. 1500 sheets) with A4 standard documents at 600dpi. Offset paper exit by the shifter function 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.) 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) Images on the edges of the document are erased and copy is made. (Adjustable in the range of 0 ­ 20mm (0 ­ 1 inch).) 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 is provided on the left, right or the top of the set document. 32MB 32MB (Copy: 16MB, Print: 16MB) 90 sheets (Max. 1500 sheets) of A4 standard documents (Sharp A4 standard document Test Chart B (6%)) 2 slots for DIMM memory, Max. 512MB x 2 slots + 32MB (Expandable up to 1056MB)

* Group function

Rotation copy

Temperature (°C)

(3) Ambient storage conditions

2 in 1/ 4 in 1

Edge erase

Humidity (%)

Center erase

Binding edge Compression memory for electronic sort * Memory read capacity

Temperature (°C)
Memory expansion

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.

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8. Printer function (AR-M256/ M257/ M316/ M317/ 5625/ 5631)
A. "Sharp Printer Language with Compression (SPLC)" Printer function
(1) Basic specification
Item Print Speed Detail 15ppm: 600dpi (including transfer from PC) 25ppm: ROPM (AR-M256/ M257/ 5625) 31ppm: ROPM (AR-M316/ M317/ 5631) 600dpi 600dpi Standard Multi Bypass tray Tray 1, Tray 2, Tray 3, Tray 4 (Depending on conditions of the machine and option installation.) Standard Option Standard Standard 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

Resolution Smoothing Toner Save Mode Input tray

Content 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 Paper Input Staple Print Quality · Finisher Offset tray Yes/ No Normal Draft Photo Yes/ No Yes/ No Yes/ No Yes/ No Yes/ No Brightness: 0 to 100 Contrast: 0 to 100 (None)/ TOP SECRET/ CONFIDENTIAL/ DRAFT/ ORIGINAL/ COPY Add/ Update/ Delete Center X: ±50 Y: ±50 6 to 300 ±90 0 to 255 Yes Yes/ No Two/ Three/ Four trays None/ Upper Tray/ Staple Finisher Yes Yes Yes/ No

Function Paper Type

Duplex print Finisher Printer driver Manual (Online manual) Platform Support OS (Printer Driver)

Graphic

Smoothing Toner save Photo Enhancement Fit to Page 2 Gradation print Image Adjustment Watermark Watermark

B. Printer driver specification
(1) System
Machine IBM PC/ AT (Include compatible machine) OS Windows 98/ Me Windows NT 4.0 Workstation (SP5 or later) Windows 2000 Windows XP/ XP x64 Windows Vista/ Vista x64 User setting Position

(2) Printing function specification
General Function Copies Orientation Collate Document Style N-up printing N-up Order N-up Border User Setting Paper Size Content 1-999 Portrait Landscape Collate Uncollate 1-Sided, 2-Sided (Book), 2-Sided (Tablet) 2/ 4 Z Yes/ No Yes 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 1 size · Auto · Bypass (Auto) · Bypass (Manual) · Tray 1/ 2/ 3/ 4

Size Angle Gray Scale Edit Font On first page only Configuration Input Trays Setting Output Tray Options Set Tray Status Version Information ROPM

Others

(3) Print quality
Mode Resolution/ Print quality Smoothing Toner Save Mode Photo Enhancement Control 600dpi (Fixed) On* Off On Off* On Off* On Off* Content Print quality is selected from Normal*/ Draft/ Photo. Smoothing function is ON. Smoothing function is OFF. Toner save function is ON. Toner save function is OFF. Photo enhancement function is ON. Photo enhancement function is OFF. 2-Gradation print function is ON. 2-Gradation print function is OFF.

Paper Input

Custom Paper Size Source Selection

2 Gradation print * Default

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

(5) Paper handling specifications
a. Paper feed direction Limitations on tray/ functions for support paper Paper feed tray Paper name A3 A4 A5 A6 B4 B5 B6 Ledger Letter Legal Executive Folio Invoice Foolscap 8K 16K DL C5 Com10 Custom Paper size 297 x 420 mm 210 x 297 mm 148 x 210 mm 105 x 148 mm 257 x 364 mm 182 x 257 mm 128 x 182 mm 11 x 17 inch 8.5 x 11 inch 8.5 x 14 inch 7.25 x 10.5 inch 8.3 x 13 inch 5.5 x 8.5 inch 8.5 x 13 inch 270 x 390 mm 195 x 270 mm 110 x 220 mm 162 x 229 mm 4.125 x 9.5 inch W: 100 to 297 mm L: 148 to 431.8 mm Manual tray Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Tray 1 Yes Yes Yes N/A Yes Yes N/A Yes Yes Yes N/A N/A Yes Yes Yes Yes N/A N/A N/A N/A Tray 2 Yes Yes N/A N/A Yes Yes N/A Yes Yes Yes N/A N/A N/A Yes Yes Yes N/A N/A N/A N/A Tray 3 Yes Yes N/A N/A Yes Yes N/A Yes Yes Yes N/A N/A N/A Yes Yes Yes N/A N/A N/A N/A Tray 4 Yes Yes N/A N/A Yes Yes N/A Yes Yes Yes N/A N/A N/A Yes Yes Yes N/A N/A N/A N/A Center tray Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Paper exit tray Upper Offset tray tray Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes N/A N/A N/A Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes N/A Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes N/A Yes N/A Yes N/A Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes N/A Yes N/A Yes N/A N/A N/A Function Staple Yes Yes N/A N/A Yes Yes N/A Yes Yes Yes N/A N/A N/A Yes N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Fit page Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes N/A

Setting direction toward paper feed port = Long side

Setting direction toward paper feed port = Short side

Transfer direction

Transfer direction

(6) Print enable area
Actual page size Print area Logic paper size HP/GL picture frame

Paper Size A3 B4 A4 B5 A5 Ledger Legal Letter Invoice Foolscap Folio Executive COM-10 C5 DL

A 7014 6070 4960 4298 3508 6600 5100 5100 3300 5100 4980 4350 2474 3826 2598

B 9920 8597 7014 6070 4960 10200 8400 6600 5100 7800 7800 6300 5700 5408 5196

C 6730 5786 4676 5770 3224 6300 4800 4800 3000 4800 4680 4050 2174 3542 2314

D 142 142 142 142 142 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 142 142

E 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100

F 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300

G 6814 5870 4760 4098 3308 6400 4900 4900 3100 4900 4780 4150 2274 3626 2398

H 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Actual page size Print area Logic paper size HP/GL picture frame

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

Paper Size A3 B4 A4 B5 A5 Ledger Legal Letter Invoice Foolscap Folio Executive COM-10 C5 DL
Top margin

A 9920 8597 7014 6070 4960 8400 8400 6600 5100 7800 7800 6300 5700 5408 5196

B 7014 6070 4960 4298 3508 5100 5100 5100 3300 5100 4980 4350 2474 3826 2598

C 9684 8361 6778 5830 4720 8160 8160 6360 2860 7560 7560 6060 3460 5172 4960

D 118 118 118 118 118 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 118 118

E 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100

F 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300

G 9720 8397 6814 5870 4760 8200 8200 6400 4900 7600 7600 6100 5500 5208 4996

H
CCD

M-bus

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

MCU
Print Engine Image process ASIC

CPU

UART Command status

IMC
Page memory

CPU JBIGLite

JBIG data

GDI CPU ASIC
IEEE1284 Header + JBIG data PC

Extraction

Compressed memory Data through : Data flow

JBIG printer driver

9. Printer function (AR-M258/ M318)
A. Basic function
Item Print Speed Resolution Smoothing Standard memory Expansion memory*1 Optional memory Toner save mode Paper feed tray Detail 600dpi 300dpi, 600dpi 600dpi 64 MB (Standard) +256MB x 1 DIMM 1 slot 144 pin 256MB DIMM 8MB flash DIMM Standard Multi manual feed tray Tray1, Tray2, Tray3, Tray4 (Depends on the installation status of the machine and options.) Standard Option Standard (AR-P27) · 10Base-T, 100Base-TX · Corresponding protocol: IP/ SPX, TCP/ IP, IPV6, Comforming to IPsec, EtherTalk, NetBEUI Option Printer driver, PAU4.0, Status monitor, Installer Standard (Online manual) IBM PC/ AT compatible machine Macintosh Windows 98/ Me Windows NT 4.0 (SP5 or later) Windows 2000/ Server 2003 Windows XP/ XP x64 Windows Vista/ Vista x64 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 PCL5e, PCL6, PostScript Level 3, PCL5e/PCL6: Roman outline fonts = 80 types Line printer font (Bitmap) = 1 type PCL5e/PCL6: Bar code fonts = 28 types (Can be provided by the flash ROM kit as well) PS3: Roman outline fonts = 136 types

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 12345

Actual paper size

Duplex print Finisher NIC

Paper feed direction

abc

Size specified by the HOST
PostScript Level3 *2 Packed software

Center reference line
Operation manual Platform IEEE 1284 (Parallel interface) USB Ver. 2.0 Support OS (Printer driver) Custom PS/ PPD/ Custom PCL5e/ 6 Only PPD

C. Interface
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. 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.

Support PDL Installed fonts

Standard

Option

*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 1 Toner cartridge (black) 2 Content Toner cartridge (With IC chip) (Toner; Net weight 745g) TNCA replacement operation manual Developer (black) Developer (Developer; Net weight 400g) Drum Drum ×10 Life 25K (×10) Model name Remarks AR-310MT Life setting by A4 (8.5"×11") 6% document MT=NT*10 AR-271MD MD=ND*10

×10 ×10 25cpm: 75K (×10) 31cpm: 100K (×10) ×1 25cpm: 75K 31cpm: 100K

3

AR-310DR

B. Europe/ East Europe/ Russia / Australia/ New Zealand
No. Item 1 Toner cartridge (black) 2 3 Content Toner cartridge (With IC chip) (Toner; Net weight 745g) TNCA replacement operation manual Developer (black) Developer (Developer; Net weight 400g) Drum Drum ×10 ×10 ×10 ×1 Life 25K (×10) Model name Remarks AR-310LT Life setting by A4 (8.5"×11") 6% document LT=T*10 AR-271LD AR-310DM LD=DV*10

75K (×10) 75K

C. Asia affiliates
No. Item 1 Toner cartridge (black) 2 3 Content Toner cartridge (With IC chip) (Toner; Net weight 745g) TNCA replacement operation manual Developer (black) Developer (Developer; Net weight 400g) Drum Drum ×10 ×10 ×10 ×1 Life 25K (×10) Model name Remarks AR-310CT Life setting by A4 (8.5"×11") 6% document CT=ST*10 AR-271CD AR-310DR CD=SD*10

75K (×10) 75K

D. SMEF/ Israel/ Philippines/ Agent
No. Item 1 Toner cartridge (black) 2 3 Content Toner cartridge (With IC chip) (Toner; Net weight 745g) TNCA replacement operation manual Developer (black) Developer (Developer; Net weight 400g) Drum Drum ×10 ×10 ×10 ×1 Life 25K (×10) Model name Remarks AR-310ET Life setting by A4 (8.5"×11") 6% document ET=FT*10 AR-271CD AR-310DR CD=SD*10

75K (×10) 75K

E. Taiwan
No. Item 1 Toner cartridge (black) 2 3 Content Toner cartridge (With IC chip) (Toner; Net weight 745g) TNCA replacement operation manual Developer (black) Developer (Developer; Net weight 400g) Drum Drum ×10 ×10 ×10 ×1 Life 25K (×10) Model name Remarks AR-310ET Life setting by A4 (8.5"×11") 6% document ET=FT*10 AR-271LD AR-310DR-T LD=DV*10

75K (×10) 75K

F. Hong Kong
No. Item 1 Toner cartridge (black) 2 3 Content Toner cartridge (With IC chip) (Toner; Net weight 745g) TNCA replacement operation manual Developer (black) Developer (Developer; Net weight 400g) Drum Drum ×10 ×10 ×10 ×1 Life 25K (×10) Model name Remarks AR-310CT-C Life setting by A4 (8.5"×11") 6% document CT-C=ST-C*10 AR-271CD-C CD-C=SD-C*10 AR-310DR-C

75K (×10) 75K

G. China
No. Item 1 Toner cartridge (black) 2 3 Content Toner cartridge (With IC chip) (Toner; Net weight 455g) TNCA replacement operation manual Developer (black) Developer (Developer; Net weight 400g) Drum Drum ×1 ×1 ×1 ×1 Life 15K (×10) Model name Remarks AR-311ST-C Life setting by A4 (8.5"×11") 6% document * Without toner save. AR-271SD-C AR-310DR-C

75K (×10) 75K

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2. Maintenance parts list
A. SDSCA/ SECL/ LAG (AR-M257/ M317)
No. 1 Item Content Life Model name AR-310UH Remarks

2

3 4

Upper heat roller kit Upper heat roller Fuser gear Upper heat roller bearing Upper cleaning pad Fusing separation pawl (upper) Lower heat roller kit Lower heat roller Fusing separation pawl (lower) Fuser bearing (lower) 150K maintenance Drum separation pawl unit kit Transfer roller unit MC unit MC unit

5 6

Cleaner blade Drum frame unit

Cleaner blade Drum frame unit

×1 150K ×1 ×2 ×1 ×4 ×1 300K AR-310LH ×4 ×2 ×2 150K AR-310KA1 ×1 ×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. ×10 25cpm: 75K (×10) AR-270CB AR-270CB = AR-270BL ×10 31cpm: 100K (×10) The order places an order in AR-270CB. ×1 25cpm: 225K AR-310DU The life of the toner reception seat attached to the drum frame is 225K (25cpm)/ 300K 31cpm: 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

7 8 9 10

Transfer roller unit Paper feed roller kit Fusing unit Staple cartridge

Transfer roller unit Paper feed roller kit Fusing unit (120V heater lamp) Staple cartridge Staple cartridge

×1 ×1 ×1 ×3 ×3

150K 100K 150K 3000 staples ×3 5000 staples ×3

11 Staple cartridge

parts excluding Drum and Drum fixing plate. AR-310TX AR-310IR AR-310FU AR-SC1 For AR-FN5A (For 30 sheets staple) Common with the cartridge for FN4 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. 1 Item Content Life Model name AR-310UH Remarks

2

3

4

Upper heat roller kit Upper heat roller Fuser gear Upper heat roller bearing Upper cleaning pad Fusing separation pawl (upper) Lower heat roller kit Lower heat roller Fusing separation pawl (lower) Fuser bearing (lower) 150K maintenance Drum separation pawl unit kit Transfer roller unit DV blade DV side sheet N MC unit MC unit

5 6

Cleaner blade Drum frame unit

Cleaner blade Drum frame unit

×1 150K ×1 ×2 ×1 ×4 ×1 300K AR-310LH ×4 ×2 ×2 150K AR-310KA ×1 ×1 ×2 ×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. ×10 25cpm: 75K (×10) AR-270CB AR-270CB = AR-270BL ×10 31cpm: 100K (×10) The order places an order in AR-270CB. ×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

7 8 9

Transfer roller unit Staple cartridge Staple cartridge

Transfer roller unit Staple cartridge Staple cartridge

×1 ×3 ×3

150K 3000 staples ×3 5000 staples ×3

parts excluding Drum and Drum fixing plate. AR-310TX AR-SC1 For AR-FN5A (For 30 sheets staple) Common with the cartridge for FN4 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.

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C. STCL/ SRH/ SRS/ SRSSC/ SBI/ Agent (All model)
No. 1 Item Content ×1 ×1 ×2 ×1 ×4 ×1 ×4 ×2 ×2 ×1 ×1 ×2 Life 150K Model name AR-310UH Remarks

Upper heat roller kit Upper heat roller Fuser gear Upper heat roller bearing Upper cleaning pad Fusing separation pawl (upper) Lower heat roller kit Lower heat roller Fusing separation pawl (lower) Fuser bearing (lower) 150K maintenance Drum separation pawl unit kit Transfer roller unit DV blade DV side sheet N MC unit MC unit

2

300K

AR-310LH

3

150K

AR-310KA

4

×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. ×10 25cpm: 75K (×10) AR-270CB AR-270CB = AR-270BL ×10 31cpm: 100K (×10) The order places an order in AR-270CB. ×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

5 6

Cleaner blade Drum frame unit

Cleaner blade Drum frame unit

parts excluding Drum and Drum fixing plate. 4 5 Staple cartridge Staple cartridge Staple cartridge Staple cartridge ×3 ×3 3000 staples ×3 5000 staples ×3 AR-SC1 AR-SC2 For AR-FN5A (For 30 sheets staple) Common with the cartridge for FN4 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.

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2. Production number identification

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

3. Environment conditions
A. Ambient conditions for transporting

location of manufacture

Humidity (%)

Serial number (0001-9999)

Date of oroduction

Version no.

Temperature (°C) Label position

B. Ambient storage conditions (sealed)

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

Humidity (%)



Temperature (°C)

C. Operating ambient conditions

Humidity (%)

1 1 2

2

3

4

The last digit of the production year. The production month. X stands for October, Y November, and Z December.

Use environment conditions

3, 4The production day.

Temperature (°C)

4. Life (packed conditions)
Photoconductor drum (36 months from the production month) Developer, toner (24 months from the production month)

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[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 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" (30cm)
· 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.

12" (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.

· 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. · 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
· Avoid installation to a place of poor ventilation.

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

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D. Other precautions
· If the machine produces smoke or bad smell, stop the operation of the machine.

· 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
· 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. · The fusing section is heated to a high temperature. When removing a paper jam, be careful not to touch the fusing section.

Lock

Release

Fusing section

· 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.

· 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. · 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. 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. · 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.

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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.

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.
Fixing pin

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
Fixing screw

1) Remove the toner cartridge from the bag, shake it about 20 times horizontally, and remove the tape.
Shake about 20 times.

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.

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.

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

3) Remove the developer tank from the developer cartridge.

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3) Remove the tape from the shutter, and remove the shutter from the toner cartridge. Dispose the removed shutter.

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 TRAY 3

PLAIN / 8½ x 14 PLAIN / 11x17

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

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.

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 TYPE PLAIN RECYCLED LETTER HEAD COLOR 11x17 8½x11 SIZE 8½x14 8½x11R AB OK INCH 8½x13 5½x8½

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.

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.

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

LINE DATA B STATUS CUSTOM SETTINGS

3) Touch the [TRAY SETTINGS] key. The tray settings screen will appear.
TOT L COUNT CONTRA ADDRE CONTRO

TRAY SETTINGS

3) Touch the [TRAY SETTINGS] key. The tray settings screen will appear.
TOT L COUNT CONTRA ADDRE CONTRO KEYBOARD SELECT KEY

TRAY SETTINGS

KEYBOARD SELECT

KEY

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4) Touch the [BYPASS TRAY] key.
TYPE / SIZE TRAY 4 BYPASS TRAY PLAIN / 11x17

8. Installation of options
A. AR-P27
(1) Parts included

PLAIN

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

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

PCL PWB: 1 pc.

6) Touch the [OK] key. You will return to the tray settings screen.

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