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SERVICE MANUAL
CODE: 00ZARC172MA1E

DIGITAL FULL COLOR MULTIFUNCTIONAL SYSTEM

MODEL
CONTENTS

AR-C172M

[1] OUTLINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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] DESCRIPTIONS OF EACH SECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1 [8] SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1 [9] SIMULATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1 [10] MAINTENANCE LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1 [11] TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-1 [12] ROM VERSION UP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1 [13] ELECTRIC DIAGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-1 [14] PRINTER CONTROLLER SECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-1 [15] OTHERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-1

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.

SHARP CORPORATION

This document has been published to be used for after sales service only. The contents are subject to change without notice.

CONTENTS
[1] OUTLINE 1. Product features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 2. Newly employed technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 [2] CONFIGURATION 1. Product Line and options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1 A. Line of machines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1 B. Line of options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1 C. Machine configuration list. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 D. Combination of options list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 2. Block diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 [3] SPECIFICATIONS 1. Basic specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1 A. Base engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1 B. Paper feed unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 C. Paper exit unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 D. Scanner section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 2. Functional specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 A. Specifications of copy functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 B. Scanner functon (Option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6 C. Reversing single pass feeder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9 3. Environment conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9 A. Operating environment conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9 B. Transit environment conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9 C. Supply storage environment conditions . . . . . . . . . 3-9 D. Standard temperature and humidity . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9 [4] CONSUMABLE PARTS 1. Supply system table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 A. European Subsidiary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 2. Consumables (kit, unit) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 3. Photoconductor cartridge, toner cartridge . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 A. Lot number identification and the term of validity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 [5] UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION 1. Installing (use) conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1 A. Bringing space . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1 B. Installing space . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1 C. Power source (Capacity, voltage, frequency, safety, plug) . . . . . . 5-1 D. Floor strength and level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1 E. Direct rays of the sun, dust, temperature, humidity, gasses, chemicals, vibration . . . . . . . . . . 5-1 2. Transit and delivery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 A. Implements, facility, and manpower . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 B. Delivery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 3. Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 A. Unpacking procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 4. Lock release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3 A. Scanner (2/3 mirror unit) lock release . . . . . . . . . . 5-3 B. Main body cassette lock release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3 C. Transfer unit pressure release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3 5. Fusing heat roller pressing (F/R) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4 6. Black drum cartridge insertion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5 7. Paper exit tray installation (Optional). . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5 8. Toner cartridges installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5 9. AC cord connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6 10. Machine power ON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6 [ADJ 6] [ADJ 7] [ADJ 4] [ADJ 5] [8] [7] [6] 11. Specifications setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7 12. Image quality check. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7 13. Function and operation check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7 14. Setup and adjustment data recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7 15. Necessary works before moving the machine. . . . . . . 5-7 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 print, copy, network scan and fax) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4 E. Cross section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5 F. Motors, clutches, solenoids, fans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7 G. Sensors, switches and heaters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8 H. PWB 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-10 H. PWB 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-11 DESCRIPTIONS OF EACH SECTION 1. Fusing section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1 A. Operational descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1 B. Disassembly/Assembly/Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . 7-3 2. Transfer section. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7 A. Operational descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7 B. Disassembly/assembly/maintenance . . . . . . . . . . 7-10 3. Process (image forming) section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-15 A. Operational descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-15 B. Disassembly/assembly/maintenance . . . . . . . . . . 7-19 4. Optical section (Scanner section) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-22 A. Operational descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-22 B. Disassembly/assembly/maintenance . . . . . . . . . . 7-25 5. Paper feed, paper transport, and paper exit sections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-27 A. Operational descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-27 B. Disassembly/assembly/maintenance . . . . . . . . . . 7-33 6. RSPF section. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-41 A. Operational descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-41 B. Disassembly/assembly/maintenance . . . . . . . . . . 7-43 7. Operation panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-49 A. Operational descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-49 B. Disassembly/assembly/maintenance . . . . . . . . . . 7-50 8. External fitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-51 A. Disassembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-51 9. Others . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-53 A. Disassembly/assembly/maintenance . . . . . . . . . . 7-53 SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS [ADJ 1] [ADJ 2] [ADJ 3] High voltage adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2 Image density sensor adjustment . . . . . . . . . . 8-4 Image focus, image skew adjustment (LED (writing) unit) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6 Image registration adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8 Image position/print area adjustment (Print engine section) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-14 Copy image distortion adjustment . . . . . . . . . 8-15 Copy image focus (main scanning direction copy magnification ratio) adjustment (CCD unit position adjustment) . . . . . . . . . . . 8-18

[ADJ 8] [ADJ 9] [ADJ 10] [ADJ 11] [ADJ 12] [ADJ 13] [ADJ 14] [ADJ 15] [ADJ 16] [ADJ 17] [ADJ 18] [ADJ 19] [ADJ 20] [ADJ 21] [ADJ 22] [9]

Sub scanning direction copy magnification ratio adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-19 Main scanning direction copy image position adjustment (Scanner (reading) section) . . . . . 8-19 Copy image position/image loss/void area adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-20 Copy color balance/density adjustment . . . . . 8-21 Fusing pressure adjustment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-35 Fusing paper guide position adjustment . . . . 8-36 Document size sensor adjustment. . . . . . . . . 8-36 Manual paper feed tray paper size sensor adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-37 Touch panel coordinates setting . . . . . . . . . . 8-37 Power voltage adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-37 FAX/scanner mode image loss adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-38 RSPF scanning position automatic adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-38 RSPF lead edge skew adjustment. . . . . . . . . 8-39 Collective adjustment of image position and magnification ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-40 Printer color balance adjustment . . . . . . . . . . 8-41

4. Self diagnostic operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-1 A. Self diagnostic operation and work flow. . . . . . . . 11-1 5. List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-2 6. Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-3 [12] ROM VERSION UP 1. Outline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1 A. Target ROM for version up. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1 B. When version up of ROM is required . . . . . . . . . . 12-1 C. Flash ROM version up method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-2 2. Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-4 A. Relationship between each ROM and version up. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-4 3. Necessary items for version up (copy) of Flash ROM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-5 4. Flash ROM version up procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-6 A. By using a computer and the ICU PWB, the program data of Flash ROM is written from the computer to the Flash ROM of the ICU PWB. . . . 12-6 B. Method using two Flash ROM sockets on the ICU MAIN PWB to copy between Flash ROM's . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-9 [13] ELECTRIC DIAGRAM 1. System block diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-1 2. Actual wiring chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-2 3. Signal list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-18 [14] PRINTER CONTROLLER SECTION 1. System configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-1 A. Main unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-1 B. Basic composition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-1 C. Accessory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-1 D. Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-2 E. Software, firmware diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-2 2. Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-3 3. Configuration report (Test page) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-6 4. Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-7 A. Major device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-7 B. Block diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-7 C. Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-8 5. Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-9 A. Key operator program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-9 B. Jumper Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-11 6. Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-11 A. Printer driver setting and operation . . . . . . . . . . 14-11 7. Firmware version up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-13 A. Necessary items. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-13 B. Procedure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-13 8. AR-NS2 installing procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-13 9. AR-PK4 installing procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-14 A. General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-14 B. Check items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-14 C. PS firmware ROM installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-14 D. PS printer utility software installation . . . . . . . . . 14-14 [15] OTHERS 1. Key operator program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-1 A. Key operator program menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-1 2. Special tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-2

SIMULATION 1. Outline and purpose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1 2. Code-type simulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1 A. Operating procedures and operations . . . . . . . . . . 9-1 B. Simulation list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3 C. Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-13

[10] MAINTENANCE LIST 1. Maintenance system table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1 2. List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3 A. Drum peripheral section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3 B. Developing section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3 C. Transfer section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4 D. Fusing section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-5 E. Optical section (Scanner section). . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-6 F. Paper feed section, transport section. . . . . . . . . . 10-7 G. LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-7 H. RSPF section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-8 I. Filters, drive section, others . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-9 3. Relationship of maintenance timing, consumable part life, display message, and machine operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-10 A. Relationship of maintenance counter, display message, and machine operations . . . . . . . . . . 10-10 B. Relationship of transfer unit system counter, display message, and machine operations . . . . 10-10 C. Relationship of fusing unit counter, display message, and machine operations . . . . . . . . . . 10-11 D. Relationship of drum cartridge system counters, messages, and machine operations. . . . . . . . . . 10-11 E. Relationship of toner cartridge system counters, display messages, and machine operations . . . 10-12 [11] TROUBLESHOOTING 1. Outline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-1 2. Functions and purposes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-1 3. Kinds of self diagnostic messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-1

[1] OUTLINE
1. Product features
No. 1 Feature Compact, lightweight, A3 tandem engine High speed output 2 High-speed, first color copy Content 670 x 676 x 787mm (26.4 x 26.6 x 31 inch) 85.5kg (185.5 lbs.) (Copier body + photoconductor + toner) Color: 17 PPM (A4/LT) B/W: 26 PPM (A4/LT) Color: Within 11.7 sec B/W: Within 8.0 sec A4, without pre-scan, RSPF not used, side paper exit, tray 1 used 300 sheets 64g/m2 (17 lbs.) 64 to 300g/m2 (17 to 80 lbs.) (Manual paper feed tray) 64 to 200g/m2 (17 to 54 lbs.) (Face up paper exit) Paper jam process: 2 positions of open/close (sides) Toner supply: Cartridge replacement 5 Improved service maintenance Developing section: Mono-component development eliminates the need for developer replacement. Drum section: Cartridge replacement Fusing section: Simplified structure by wax-free. The unit can be disassembled simply by releasing the lock with the knob. Transfer section: One-touch extraction. Designed for easy belt replacement. Color resist automatic adjustment: Visual judgment by paper exit is automatically performed. Paper jam control technology Mono-component wax-free toner Mono-component wax-free toner Designed for easy maintenance Mono-component wax-free toner. Designed for easy maintenance Designed for easy maintenance Process control technology, which allows user adjustment. Employed technology Mono-component wax-free toner, LED printhead Same document continusly on A4 (LT) plain paper in non offset mode. LED printhead

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Manual paper feed capacity Heavy paper support Heavy paper duplex feed support

Development of a large capacity manual feed tray Oil-less fusing unit, paper feed/ paper transport technology

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Improved user maintenance

2. Newly employed technology
Item 1 LED printhead employed Content Remark · Employment of the 4bit LED provides Resolution: 600dpi (Total dots: 7,424 16-gradation expressions for each of YMCK. dots) · Free from mechanical noises which are produced from the unit such as an LSU. Printing is started immediately without waiting for stabilization of the polygon motor speed. · Lower power consumption than an LSU · Development of a new wax-free toner · The wax-free fusing system provides a simplified structure and improved paper feed capability. · Notes and remarks can be put on a copy image similar to normal page.

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Oil-less fusing system employed

AR-C172M OUTLINE 1 - 1

[2] CONFIGURATION
1. Product Line and options
A. Line of machines
Model name AR-C172M Composition Copier/Printer model

B. Line of options

AR-D18N/Paper feed module (3-stage paper feed desk) AR-D17N/Paper feed module (1-stage paper feed desk)

AR-RB1/Duplex bypass/Inverter unit (Requires Desk.)

AR-D19N/Duplex module + Paper feed module (2-stage) (Requires Duplex bypass/Inverter unit (AR-RB1).)

AR-F13/Saddle finisher (Requires Duplex bypass/Inverter unit (AR-RB1).)

AR-LC8/Large capacity tray

AR-PN1A, AR-PN1B, AR-PN1C, AR-PN1D/ Punch unit (for saddle stitch finisher (AR-F13))

AR-U11M, AR-U15M/Sharpdesk license kit

AR-PK4/PS3 expansion kit

AR-FX10/Facsimile expansion kit

AR-C172M CONFIGURATION 2 - 1

AR-MM9/FAX memory (8MB)

AR-FR23U/Data security kit

128/256MB expansion memory (Local arrangement)

AR-TE3/Exit tray

AR-SC2/Staple cartridge

AR-NS2/Network scanner expansion kit

C. Machine configuration list
STD or (Yes) : Included in the set. (Included in the base engine.) OP : Option N/A or (No) : No support or no setup Basic composition Supply system AR drum cartridge × 4 AR toner cartridge × 4 Printer controller board (Base memory: 128 MB) HDD Soft NIC ICU memory Fax-Box (Facsimile expansion kit) JOB SHIFTER LCC connection module RSPF Dehumidifier (Engine) Network scanner expansion kit Copier/Printer/Scanner SRU OP 256MB OP For service kit OP Remark

AR-C172M CONFIGURATION 2 - 2

D. Combination of options list
STD or (Yes) : Included in the set. (Included in the base engine.) OP : Option N/A or (No) : No support or no setup Section Automatic document feeder and scanning Paper feed system/Duplex Item Integrated scanner unit OC RSPF Trial network scanner function One-stage tray (Standard provision of the machine) Manual paper feed tray (Standard provision of the machine) 1-stage paper feed desk (AR-D17N) Copier/Printer/ Scanner STD STD STD STD STD Remark

OP 3-stage paper feed desk (AR-D18N) OP 2-stage duplex paper feed desk (AR-D19N) Reverse bypass module (AR-RB1) Large capacity tray (AR-LC8) Paper exit tray (AR-TE3) Job shifter Saddle finisher (AR-F13) Punch unit (AR-PN1A/PN1B/PN1C/PN1D) Staple cartridge (AR-SC2) Printer controller Scanner interface board Installed memory Soft NIC HDD (3.5 inch) PS3 expansion kit (AR-PK4) 128MB expansion memory 1 256MB expansion memory 1 Network scanner expansion kit (AR-NS2) Sharpdesk license kit (AR-U11M/U15M) Various connection cables FAX system Other Fax controller (AR-FX10) Fax memory (8 MB) (AR-MM9) Data security kit (AR-FR23U) OP OP Not supported. OP OP OP

OP OP OP OP STD OP OP OP STD STD 128MB STD STD OP

500 × 1 (80g/m2) (21 lbs.) 550 × 1 (64g/m2) (17 lbs.) 250 sheets (80g/m2) (21 lbs.) 300 sheets (64g/m2) (17 lbs.) 500 × 1 (80g/m2) (21 lbs.) 550 × 1 (64g/m2) (17 lbs.) A 2-stage paper feed desk with duplex cannot be used. 500 × 3 (80g/m2) (21 lbs.) 550 × 3 (64g/m2) (17 lbs.) A 2-stage paper feed desk with duplex cannot be used. Requires a duplex bypass/inverter unit. / 3-stage paper feed desk cannot be used. Requires desk (3-stage/2-stage duplex paper feed desk) Requires 2-stage duplex paper feed desk

Paper exit system

Electrical system

Requires a desk (3-stage/2-stage paper feed desk with duplex) and a duplex bypass/inverter unit. For saddle finisher For saddle finisher 7410: 400 MHz type For printer board 40GB Requires 512MB memory. Product Key Local arrangement: For ICU or printer controller Local arrangement or AR-SM5: For ICU or printer controller Product Key Requires memory expansion of 256MB or more. Unavailable as an option (Use a commercially available part.)

1: The AR-SM5 (256MB) can be used. For the other memories, choose among commercially available ones (table below) and set. Manufacture Kingston P/N SHP32X64S133C3-B SHP16X64S133C3 SHP16X64S133C3-B SHP32X64S133C3 D1664A30 D3264A30 MXAR2372128B MXAR2371256 MXAR2371128 MXARSM5 MIMD1289A63N1621E16E MIMD1289A63N3221H16E LP-S100-128M LP-S100-256M Description 256MB, PC133, DIMM 128MB, PC133, SODIMM 128MB, PC133, DIMM 256MB, PC133, DIMM 128MB, 168 PIN 256MB, 168 PIN 128MB, PC100 OR PC133, 168 PIN 256MB, PC100 OR PC133, 168 PIN 128MB, PC100 OR PC133, 168 PIN 256MB, PC100 OR PC133, 168 PIN 128MB, 168 PIN PC133 256MB, 168 PIN PC133

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AR-C172M CONFIGURATION 2 - 3

2. Block diagram
RSPF unit Operation section

PC

Printer controller

Image scanning (writing) section (CCD PWB) Image process section (MFP PWB) Image process section 2 (ICU PWB) Page memory
LED head (writing) section (Y) LED head (writing) section (M) LED head (writing) section (C) LED head (writing) section (K)

Line

FAX controller (Option)

PCU PWB
Photoconductor section (Y) Photoconductor section (M) Photoconductor section (C) Photoconductor section (K)

DC power unit
Developing section (Y) Developing section (M) Developing section (C) Developing section (K)

AC power unit

Fusing/paper exit section Finisher (Option) Duplex bypass/ Inverter unit (Option)

Transfer section

Paper feed tray section 1 Duplex section (Option) Paper feed tray section 1 (Option) Paper feed tray section 2 (Option) Paper feed tray section 3 (Option) Paper transport section

Large capacity paper feed tray unit (Option)

AR-C172M CONFIGURATION 2 - 4

[3] SPECIFICATIONS
1. Basic specifications
A. Base engine
(1) Type
Type Color support Desk-top Full color

Fusing unit replacement Mode switching speed (A B)

Replaceable 30min after turning off the power B Normal Heavy Heavy paper paper 1 paper 2 Normal paper ­ OHP

30 sec 40 sec 40 sec

(2) Engine speed
Paper size A3W (12 x18) A3, 11 x17, 8K B4, 8.5 x14, 8.5 x13 8.5 x11,A4 A4R, 8.5 x 11R B5,16K B5R, 7.25 x 10.5R, 16KR A5, 8.5 x 5.5 A6R (Normal paper) Transparency (Speed *2) Transparency (Image quality) Heavy paper 1 *3 (B5, A4, 8.5 x 11, 16K , A5, 8.5 x 5.5) Heavy paper 1 *3 (Except Envelope & above size) Heavy paper 2 *3 (B5, A4, 8.5 x11, 16K , A5, 8.5 x 5.5) Heavy paper 2 *3 (Except Envelope & above size) Envelope *1 (all size) EXTRA size Color Print 5 ppm 8 ppm 10 ppm 17 ppm 12 ppm 17 ppm 12 ppm 17 ppm 13 ppm 17 ppm 13 ppm 13 ppm Copy 5 cpm 8 cpm 10 cpm 17 cpm 12 cpm 17 cpm 12 cpm 17 cpm 13 cpm 17 cpm 13 cpm 13 cpm Print 7 ppm 13 ppm 15 ppm 26 ppm 19 ppm 26 ppm 19 ppm 26 ppm 13 ppm 17 ppm 13 ppm 13 ppm B/W Copy 7 cpm 13 cpm 15 cpm 26 cpm 19 cpm 26 cpm 19 cpm 26 cpm 13 cpm 17 cpm 13 cpm 13 cpm Shifter Dehumidifier Oil supply Waste toner process Multi print speed (at Max.)

Heavy 30 sec ­ 40sec 40 sec A paper 1 Heavy 40 sec 10 sec ­ 50 sec paper 2 OHP 45 sec 10 sec 20 sec ­ Oil-less system Self collection of each toner cartridge Waste toner box collection for transfer belt B/W: 26 ppm (A4/Letter) Color: 17 ppm (A4/Letter) [In the case of manual paper feed] B/W: 26 ppm (A4/Letter) Color: 17 ppm (A4/Letter) Standard (Default setting: Offset OFF) Service kit

(4) Shifter
Type Paper weight Paper size (64 to 200g/m2) Shifter 64 to 200g/m2 (17 to 54 lbs) Non offset mode (Simple load) Offset mode A3W to A6R, 12" x 18" to 8.5" x 5.5", 8K, 16K, 16KR A3 to A6R, 11" x 17" to 8.5" x 5.5", 8K, 16K, 16KR

6 ppm

6 cpm

6 ppm

6 cpm Productivity

13 ppm

13 cpm

13 ppm

13 cpm Offset width

Non offset mode: Color 17 sheets, B/W 26 sheets Offset mode: Color 16 sheets, B/W 24 sheets 30mm Extending Non offset mode Offset mode Must not fall from the tray. Within 50mm FR shift -- Within ± 10mm Between jobs -- 10mm or more

6 ppm 5 ppm 5 ppm

6 cpm 5 cpm 5 cpm

6 ppm 6 ppm 7 ppm

6 cpm 6 cpm 7 cpm

Alignment *1

The "cpm" (ppm) is copy speed. The speed is measured with SOPM operation (same document continuously) and with the offset off. * 1: Type of envelopes: COM-10, Monarch, DL, C5 * 2: The fastest speed * 3: Heavy paper 1: 106 to 200g/m2 (28 lbs to 54 lbs). Heavy paper 2 : 201 to 300g/m2 (54 lbs to 80 lbs).

1: When A4/Letter recommended paper is used.

(5) Engine resolution
Resolution Smoothing Gradation Writing: 600dpi x 600dpi None When copying Color Writing: 1 pixel 16 gradations for each color (4 bit) *1 E-sort mode: 1 pixel 2 gradations (1bit) Writing: 1 pixel 2 gradations (1bit) Writing: 1 pixel 2 gradations (1 bit) 16 gradations for each color (4 bit) *1 *2 Writing: 1 pixel 2 gradations (1bit) 16 gradations (4 bit) *1

(3) Engine composition
Photoconductor kind Copying method OPC (Drum diameter: 30mm x 4) Electrostatic copying system employing the LED writing head

B/W When printing Color

LED available print 301 mm area Developing system Contact, non-magnetic 1-component development Charging system Transfer system Cleaning system Fusing system Fusing unit life Saw teeth scorotron corona charging Transfer belt structure direct transfer system Counter blade cleaning system Pressure roller fusing system 2 years or 100K

B/W

1: Dither matrix allows printing in 1-pixel, 256-gradation (8bit). 2: For 4bit mode, an expansion memory of 128MB or more is required in the printer controller.

AR-C172M SPECIFICATIONS 3 - 1

(6) Warm-up
Warm-up time Pre-heat function 99sec or less Yes

B. Paper feed unit
(1) Machine paper feed tray
Paper feed system Paper feed size About 60 sec About 8 sec Left for 60sec Normal condition 1-stage tray AB series: A3, B4, A4, A4R, B5, A5, 8.5" x 11", EXTRA Inch series: 11" x 17", 8.5" x 14", 8.5" x 13", 8.5" x 11", 8.5" x 11"R, 8.5" x 5.5", A4, EXTRA (EXTRA setting) AB tab setting section: A3, B4, A4, A4R, B5, B5R, A5, EXTRA Inch tab setting section: 11" x 17", 8.5" x 14", 8.5" x 13", 8.5" x 11", 8.5" x 11"R, 8.5" x 5.5", 7.25" x 10.5"R, EXTRA 550 sheets (64 g/m2 (17 lbs.) paper) 500 sheets (80 g/m2 (21 lbs.) paper, recommended paper for color) 64 to 105 g/m2 (17 to 28 lbs) Normal paper (including recommended paper for color), recycled paper, printed paper, punched paper, color paper, letter head Slide lever detection User selection Service kit Yes (0, 25%, 50%, 75%, Full, 5 steps) A3 (11" x 17") Possible Universal tray (free size)

(7) Jam recovery time
With the left cover and front cabinet open With the right cover open

(8) Image chip (Printable area)
Full size Total circumference 4mm ± 2mm Only when A3 full image is outputted, 6mm or less in total.

In A3/11" x 17" full image copy, there is no image chip in A3/ WLT image. When outputting cut position marks, printing can be made in the range of image chip specification. When using RSPF, however, A3 full image copy cannot be made. Paper feed capacity *1

(9) Printer controller
Type CPU Memory Add. memory slot Font NIC Built-in Power PC 7410-400 MHz 128MB (std.) max. 640MB 2 slot 80 fonts (PCL5-c), 136fonts (PS3: option) Software NIC is standard

Weight of paper suitable for paper feed Paper kind

Paper size detection Paper size selection Dehumidifier Remaining quantity detection Initial size when shipping Tray attach/detach Universal support

(10) Power source
Voltage Frequency Power cord 100 ­ 127 V 50/60 Hz Inlet type · For optional stand (for AC power supply / Fax Box) Nighttime mode should be supported.

*1: 1g/m2 = 0.265625 lbs (applied to the flowing subjects)

(2) Manual feed tray (Bypass tray)
Transport reference Center reference 250 sheets (80 g/m2), 300 sheets (64 g/m2), 100 sheets (Postcard) A3W to A6R 64 to 300 g/m2 / 17 to 80 lbs specified paper for color Normal paper (including recommended paper for color), OHP1, OHP2. heavy paper 1 (106 to 200 g/m2 (28 to 53 lbs.)), heavy paper 2 (201 to 300 g/m2 (54 to 80 lbs.)), envelope, specified size paper By type setting should be available. Inch series: 12" x 18", 11" x 17", 8.5" x 14", 8.5" x 11", 8.5" x 11"R, 7.25" x 10.5"R, 8.5" x 5.5", A3, B4, A4, B5, A6R AB series: A3W, A3, B4, A4, A4R, B5, A5, A6R, 11" x 17", 8.5" x 14", 8.5" x 11", 7.25" x 10.5"R Yes (Ignoring automatic setup) Selected with key operation. Paper feed capacity Paper size

(11) Power consumption
Max. power consumption Sleep mode 1.5 kW 80 W or less

(12) Noise/Ozone
Noise Operating Stand-by Sleep Ozone B/W Color 63 dB or less (First) 63 dB or less (First) 55 dB or less 40 dB or less 0.02 g/m3 or less

Paper weight Paper kind

(13) External dimensions
External dimensions 670 x 676 x 787 mm (26.4 x 26.6 x 31 inch) Paper size detection

(14) Weight
Weight Copier body: 75.5 kg (166.4 lbs.) Copier body + photoconductor: 78.5 kg (173.1 lbs.) Copier body + photoconductor + toner: 85.5 kg (188.5 lbs.) Manual feed size setup

(15) Machine occupying dimensions
Machine occupying dimensions: (With manual feed tray/paper exit tray extended) 1349 x 676 mm (53.1 x 26.6 inch)

Detection of 8.5" x 14" can be changed to detection of 8.5" x 13" (216 mm x 330 mm) by the diag setting.

AR-C172M SPECIFICATIONS 3 - 2

C. Paper exit unit
(1) Face down paper exit tray (Top section)
Paper exit position/system Paper exit capacity Paper size Paper weight Paper kind Machine top face down paper exit 500 sheets (A4/LT recommended paper for color) A6R (Postcard), 8.5" x 5.5" to A3W A3W: Can not used shifter 64 to 200g/m2 (17 to 54 lbs.) Normal paper (including recommended paper for color), heavy paper 1 (106 to 200 g/m2 (28 to 54 lbs.)) No Yes

(4) Face up paper exit tray (side) (With the reverse unit installed)
Paper exit position/ system Paper exit capacity Paper size Paper weight Paper kind Machine side face up paper exit 250 sheets (A4/LT recommended paper for color) A3W to A6R, 12" x 18" to 8.5" x 5.5", DL, C5, COM-10, Monarch 64 to 300g/m2 (17 to 80 lbs.) Normal paper 1, OHP, heavy paper (106 to 300 g/m2 (28 to 80 lbs.)), all other paper which is supported by the machine. No Yes

Remaining quantity detection Discharged paper full detection

Remaining quantity detection Discharged paper full detection

(2) Face up paper exit tray (sides)
Paper exit position/system Paper exit capacity Paper size Paper weight Paper kind Remaining quantity detection Discharged paper full detection Machine side face up paper exit 250 sheets (A4/LT recommended paper for color) All sizes which are fed 64 to 300 g/m2 (17 to 80 lbs.) All sizes which are fed (except for OHP sheets) No Yes

*1: Recommendable color paper, standard paper, recycled paper, printed paper, perforated paper, color paper, letterhead

D. Scanner section
(1) Resolution, gradation
Scan resolution (dpi) 600 x 600dpi 600 x 300dpi (B/W mode only, used RSPF and 100% copy ratio) (600 x 600dpi mode) Color 8 opm, B/W 21 opm: A4/LT size (600 x 300dpi mode) B/W 26 opm: A4/LT size 256 gradations for each color 2 gradations for scanner B/W mode only Xenon lamp without electrode tube 8bit for each color 1bit for Scanner B/W mode only

Scan speed (opm) (Copy mode)

Scan gradation

(3) Face down paper exit tray (side) (With the reverse unit installed)
Paper exit position/system Paper exit capacity Paper size Machine side face down paper exit 250 sheets (A4/LT recommended paper for color) A3W, A3, B4, A4, A4R, B5, B5R, A5, 12" x 18", 11" x 17", 8.5" x 14", 8.5" x 13", 8.5" x 11", 8.5" x 11"R, Executive-R, 8.5" x 5.5" 64 to 200 g/m2 (17 to 54 lbs.) Normal paper*1 No Yes

Exposure lamp Output gradation

(2) Document table
Scan range Document reference position Detection Detection size 297 x 432 mm or more (A3/WLT full image scan) Center reference Yes Automatic detection Inch series 11" x 17", 8.5" x 14", 8.5" x 11", 8.5" x 11"R, 5.5" x 8.5" 11" x 17", 8.5" x 13", 8.5" x 11", 8.5" x 11"R, 5.5" x 8.5" AB series A3, B4, A4, A4R, B5, B5R, A5 A3, 8.5" x 13" (216 x 330), A4, A4R, B5, B5R, A5 Manual doc size selection Yes

Paper weight Paper kind Remaining quantity detection Discharged paper full detection

*1: Recommendable color paper, standard paper, recycled paper, printed paper, perforated paper, color paper, letterhead

AR-C172M SPECIFICATIONS 3 - 3

2. Functional specifications
A. Specifications of copy functions
(1) Copy speed (Continuous copy speed)
Color / B/W Print/Copy Paper size A3W (12" x 18") A3 (11" x 17") B4 (8.5" x 14" / 8.5" x 13") 8.5" x 11" (A4) A4R (8.5" x 11"R) B5 B5R (7.25" x 10.5"R) A5 (8.5" x 5.5") A6R (Normal paper) OHP (Speed *1) OHP (Image quality) Heavy paper 1 *2 (B5, A4, 8.5" x 11", A5, 5.5" x 5.5") Heavy paper 1 *2 (Envelope*3and other sizes than the above) Heavy paper 2 *2 (B5, A4, 8.5" x 11", A5, 8.5" x 5.5") Heavy paper 2 *2 (Envelope*3 and other sizes than the above) Envelope *3 (All kinds) Special size Magnification ratio Print Normal (100%) 5 ppm 8 ppm 10 ppm 17 ppm 12 ppm 17 ppm 12 ppm 17 ppm 13 ppm 17 ppm 13 ppm 13 ppm 6 ppm 13 ppm 6 ppm 5 ppm 5 ppm Reduction (25%) 5 cpm 8 cpm 10 cpm 17 cpm 12 ppm 17 cpm 12 ppm 17 cpm 13 cpm 17 cpm 13 cpm 13 cpm 6 cpm 13 cpm 6 cpm 5 ppm 5 ppm Color Copy Normal (100%) 5 cpm 8 cpm 10 cpm 17 cpm 12 ppm 17 cpm 12 ppm 17 cpm 13 cpm 17 cpm 13 cpm 13 cpm 6 cpm 13 cpm 6 cpm 5 ppm 5 ppm Enlargement (400%) 5 cpm 8 cpm 10 cpm 17 cpm 12 ppm 17 cpm 12 ppm 17 cpm 13 cpm 17 cpm 13 cpm 13 cpm 6 cpm 13 cpm 6 cpm 5 ppm 5 ppm Print Normal (100%) 7 ppm 13 ppm 15 ppm 26 ppm 19 ppm 26 ppm 19 ppm 26 ppm 13 ppm 17 ppm 13 ppm 13 ppm 6 ppm 13 ppm 6 ppm 6 ppm 7 ppm Reduction (25%) 7 cpm 13 ppm 15 ppm 26 cpm 19 ppm 26 cpm 19 ppm 26 cpm 13 ppm 17 cpm 13 cpm 13 cpm 6 cpm 13 cpm 6 cpm 6 cpm 7 cpm B/W Copy Normal (100%) 7 cpm 13 ppm 15 ppm 26 cpm 19 ppm 26 cpm 19 ppm 26 cpm 13 ppm 17 cpm 13 cpm 13 cpm 6 cpm 13 cpm 6 cpm 6 cpm 7 cpm Enlargement (400%) 7 cpm 13 ppm 15 ppm 26 cpm 19 ppm 26 cpm 19 ppm 26 cpm 13 ppm 17 cpm 13 cpm 13 cpm 6 cpm 13 cpm 6 cpm 6 cpm 7 cpm

ppm (print per minute): print per minute when printing two or more pages of a single document. cpm (copy per minute): copy per minute when scan multi copying of a single document. When offset function OFF *1: Max. speed *2: Heavy paper 1: 106 to 200g/m2 (28 lbs to 54lbs), heavy paper 2: 201 to 300g/m2 (54 lbs to 80lbs) *3: Kind of envelopes: COM10, Monarch, DL, C5

(2) First copy time
a. To side tray of main unit face up, with APS off and group mode on
Platen/ RSPF Platen RSPF B/W Within 8.0 sec. (A4/LT) Within 10.5 sec. (A4/LT) Color Within 11.7 sec. (A4/LT) Within 14.0 sec. (A4/LT)

(3) Job speed
a. For Group mode
B/W (1-bit) Mode S to S (10pages X 1set) S to D (10pages X 5sets) D to D (5pages X 5sets) Color Condition by mode Config 600 x 600 x 1-bit or 600 x 1st copy 600dpi 300dpi 4-bit 600dpi 20.5 cpm 20.0 cpm 20.0 cpm 26.0 cpm 20.0 cpm 20.0 cpm 4-bit 12.0 cpm 14.0 cpm 14.0 cpm

b. To top of main unit face down, with APS off and group mode on
Platen/ RSPF Platen RSPF B/W Within 10.2 sec. (A4/LT) Within 13.0 sec. (A4/LT) Color Within 15.0 sec. (A4/LT) Within 17.0 sec. (A4/LT)

RSPF+bypass Exclusive module with inverter unit RSPF+Paper deck (2trays +ADU) +bypass module Inclusive with inverter unit +512MB memory

4-bit

c. With rotation copying. To side tray of main unit face up, with A4R original and A4 paper
Platen/ RSPF Platen RSPF B/W Within 12.0 sec. (A4/LT) Within 14.0 sec. (A4/LT) Color Within 17.0 sec. (A4/LT) Within 19.0 sec. (A4/LT)

4-bit

General copy condition: Original size = A4 or (8.5" x 11"), Output to side tray by group mode, Transfer belt position = B/W position, Paper feeding from Tray 1, Not using APS, using RSPF, copy ratio: 100% b. For E-sort mode ON
B/W (1-bit) Color Condition by mode 600 x 600 x 1-bit or 600 x 1st copy Config 600dpi 300dpi 4-bit 600dpi S to S RSPF+bypass 20.0 25.5 12.0 1-bit Exclusive module with (10pages cpm cpm cpm X 1set) inverter unit Mode S to D (10pages X 5sets) D to D (5pages X 5sets) 20.0 cpm 18.0 cpm 20.0 cpm 19.0 cpm 1-bit 13.5 cpm 13.0 cpm RSPF+Paper deck (2trays +ADU) +bypass module Inclusive with inverter unit +512MB memory

d. With rotation copying. To top of main unit face down, with A4R original and A4 paper
Platen/ RSPF Platens RSPF B/W Within 14.5 sec. (A4/LT) Within 16.0 sec. (A4/LT) Color Within 19.5 sec (A4/LT) Within 22.0 sec. (A4/LT)

Condition: The transfer belt positions are B/W positions.

1-bit

General copy condition: Original size = A4 or (8.5" x 11"), Output to side tray by E-sort mode, Transfer belt position = B/W position, Paper feeding from Tray 1, Not using APS, using RSPF, copy ratio: 100% AR-C172M SPECIFICATIONS 3 - 4

(4) Continuous copy
Multi max. number 999 sheets (Adjustable with key operator pogram)

(9) Copy functions
Functions APS AMS ACS (Auto Color Selection) Paper type select Free size input Yes Yes No Yes Document: Yes Paper: Yes Coy Protection Technology Yes (CPT) Auto tray switching Yes Rotation copy Yes (A4/8.5 x 11/B5 paper size only) Rotation sort No Electronic sort (E-RDH) Yes (Color / B/W) Copy reservation No Program call/registration Yes (Max. 10 items) Proof copy No Pre-heat Yes (Conditions are set by the key operation.) Auto power shut off Yes (Conditions are set by the key operation.) Department management Yes (200 departments) Key operator program Yes Communication support Yes (RIC) Process control Yes Card counter support No Coin vendor support Yes Binding margin Yes Edge erase/Center erase Yes 1 set 2 copy Yes (OC mode only) Cover insertion Yes OHP insert paper Yes (White paper insertion only) Insert paper insertion No (Index) Centering Yes Multi shot (N in 1) Yes (Ruled line ON/ OFF allowed) Center binding Yes (Option) Duplex copy direction Option switch Requires Duplex desk, Duplex pass/ Inverter. Negative/Positive No conversion B/W inversion Yes (B/W only) Photo repeat Yes (2/4/8/12/16/24) 10 is for visiting cards. RGB adjustment Yes Color balance Yes Color Gamma adjustment Yes (OC only) Brightness adjustment Yes Contrast adjustment No Sharpness adjustment Yes Mirror image Yes Single color 6 colors (R, G, B, C, M, Y) Enlargement continuous Yes (OC only) copy Background erase Yes A3 wide copy Yes (OC only) Auto color calibration Yes Auto registration Yes

(5) Resolution
Scan resolution 600 x 600 dpi 600 x 300dpi (B/W copy only, used RSPF and 100%copy ratio) 600 x 600 dpi

Writing resolution

(6) Copy document
Document size Document kind Max. A3 (11" x 17") Sheet/book document

(7) Copy magnification ratio
Copy magnification ratio AB series: 25%, 50%, 70%, 81%, 86%, 100%, 115%, 122%, 141%, 200%, 400% Inch series: 25%, 50%, 64%, 77%, 100%, 121%, 129%, 200%, 400% (400% only in OC mode) AB series/Inch series: 4 keys (2E/2R) 50 to 200% (increment of 1% for 50 to 200%) Yes (OC: 25, 400%, 50 to 200%, RSPF: 50 to 200%, increment of 1%)

Custom magnification ratio registration Zoom Independent zoom

(8) Density, copy image process
Exposure mode Display Auto Color B/W (binary) (Hexadecimal) Text/Printed Photo Text auto: AE Default ME3 Pre-scan: No Pre-scan: No Text Text/Printed Photo Text/Photograph Printed Photo Photograph Map

Special functions

Text Text/Printed Photo Text /Photograph Printed Photo Photograph Map

Color enhancement (OC only) Manual steps Smoothing process Toner save mode

Copy document Copy document (Effective for Text, Text/ Printed, Printed) Yes (Effective for Text, Text/Printed, Text/Photograph, Printed, Photograph, Map) 9 steps No Yes (for B/W)

AR-C172M SPECIFICATIONS 3 - 5

(10) Memory limitation matrix
Combination Standard (Slot 1) Expansion memory (Slot 2) Total memory capacity Electronic Document size sort No to A4 (8.5" x 11") B4, A3 (8.5" x 14", 11" x 17") A3W (12" x 18") Yes to A4 (8.5" x 11") Standard Expansion 1 Expansion 2 256MB 256MB 256MB -- 128MB 256MB 256MB 384MB 512MB Upper limit of document scan quantity (number of surfaces) SOPM SOPM SOPM SOPM SOPM SOPM SOPM 100 surfaces*1 37 surfaces*2 21 surfaces*3 50 surfaces*1 18 surfaces*2 10 surfaces*3 41 surfaces*1 15 surfaces*2 8 surfaces*3 400 surfaces 200 surfaces 165 surfaces SOPM No SOPM 100 surfaces*1 37 surfaces*2 21 surfaces*3 50 surfaces*1 18 surfaces*2 10 surfaces*3 41 surfaces*1 15 surfaces*2 8 surfaces*3 400 surfaces 200 surfaces 165 surfaces SOPM SOPM SOPM 180 surfaces*1 64 surfaces*2 37 surfaces*3 90 surfaces*1 32 surfaces*2 18 surfaces*3 74 surfaces*1 26 surfaces*2 15 surfaces*3 680 surfaces 340 surfaces 280 surfaces SOPM SOPM

ICU PWB Copier specifications Mode Copy Single Color (4 bit)

Color (1 bit)

B4, A3 (8.5" x 14", 11" x 17") A3W (12" x 18")

B/W

Yes

Copy

Duplex

Color (4 bit)

No

Color (1 bit)

Yes

to A4 (8.5" x 11") B4, A3 (8.5" x 14", 11" x 17") A3W (12" x 18") to A4 (8.5" x 11") B4, A3 (8.5" x 14", 11" x 17") A3W (12" x 18") to A4 (8.5" x 11")

B4, A3 (8.5" x 14", 11" x 17") A3W (12" x 18") to A4 (8.5" x 11") B4, A3 (8.5" x 14", 11" x 17") A3W (12" x 18")

100 surfaces*1 37 surfaces*2 21 surfaces*3 50 surfaces*1 18 surfaces*2 10 surfaces*3

B/W

Yes

No paper pass allowed 100 surfaces*1 180 surfaces*1 37 surfaces*2 64 surfaces*2 21 surfaces*3 37 surfaces*3 50 surfaces*1 90 surfaces*1 18 surfaces*2 32 surfaces*2 3 10 surfaces* 18 surfaces*3 No paper pass allowed 400 surfaces 400 surfaces 680 surfaces 200 surfaces 200 surfaces 340 surfaces No paper pass allowed

B/W (Electronic sort): Equivalent to "TEST SHEET B."

SOPM: Scan Once Print (Copy) Many

Color (Electronic sort): [JBIG], [A3: 2 sheets], *1: Equal to "What's color", *2: Equal to "Fruits- Map", *3: Equal to "Photo chart" Note: 1) Interrupt copy is available in Electronic sort mode, only 1 set. (Duplex copy, staple, Multi shot (N in 1) and Multi-enlargement are not available.) 2) Color E-sort as Interrupt copy is not available.

B. Scanner functon (Option)
The scanner function is enabled by canceling the product key. This function requires installation of an expansion memory of 256MB and a scanner expansion board.

a. Operation flow (PUSH SCAN) 1. Push [IMAGE SEND] button on the operation panel to switch to the main menu of the image send mode. 2. Press [ADDRESS DIRECTORY] or [E-MAIL ADDRESS] button to set a destination. (The local address book cannot be retrieved.) 3. According to the necessity, set the sender with [SENDER LIST] button. 4. According to necessity, select the scanning conditions with [EXPOSURE], [RESOLUTION], [FILE FORMAT] and [ORIGINAL] buttons. 5. Press the color start key or the black-and-white start key to start scanning. When the color start key is pressed, scanning is made in color. When the black-and-white start key is pressed, scanning is made in black and white. Engine operates according to the setting made, such as: LED of the color start key is turned on or LED of mono start key is turned on.

(1) PUSH SCAN
PUSH SCAN is used to send scan data to PC or a file server by the operation on the machine operation panel. PUSH SCAN has the following three modes: · SCAN TO E-MAIL (SMTP) Scan data area attached to an E-mail. · SCAN TO FILE SERVER (FTP) Scan data are sent to a file server by FTP. The URL can be e-mailed simultaneously. · SCAN TO DESKTOP (FTP) Scan data are sent to the desktop user. (Sharpdesk and the network scanner tool are required.)

AR-C172M SPECIFICATIONS 3 - 6

b. Basic operations (PUSH SCAN) Network protocol Trial mode required TCP/IP, SMTP, FTP, (HTTP) Supported by the service diag. The upper limit is 500 scans (surfaces). Without canceling the product key, scanning functions are enabled. 500 counts in total of color and black-and-white scans. There is no counter for trial. Resolution level: [lowest] or [lower] key only. 500 items of scan to E-mail from Embedded Web Server + group, and 100itmes of Scan to FTP + Desktop (Max. 600 items can be registered.) Scan to E-mail and group can be registered from the operation panel. A destination name can be set with max. 18 characters in two bytes (or 36 characters in one byte). An E-mail address can beg set with max. 50 characters in one byte. The static address book stored in MFP is supported. Selected from the operation panel. Selection of two or more destinations is allowed. (Only Scan to E-mail) Sending to temporary users can be made. CC: / BCC: Send enable Select from the list of senders (20) on the operation panel. If it is not set, the default which is set by Web is used. Setting can be made from the key operator program. Image quality setup Color (RGB, each 8bit), Monochrome binary (1bit) Binary system Error diffusion Text/photo area separation Automatic Moire reduction mode Yes Color enhancement mode N/A Density Automatic (Monochrome only. For color, same as density 3 manual.) Manual (9 steps: 1 to 5, 0.5 increment) Default: 3 Resolution Color Monochrome Low 2 100 dpi x 100 dpi 150 dpi x 150 dpi Low 1 150 dpi x 150 dpi 200 dpi x 200 dpi (Default) Normal 200 dpi x 200 dpi 300 dpi x 300 dpi High 1 300 dpi x 300 dpi 400 dpi x 400 dpi High 2 600 dpi x 600 dpi 600 dpi x 600 dpi The above resolutions are displayed on the panel. There is no optional setting of resolution. Document arrangement Single surface document Duplex document (side bind) Duplex document (top bind) Image rotation 0° 90° (A document is rotated 90 degrees to be set. Used mainly for portrait image scan of Legal, B4, A3. etc.) Note: 600 x 600dpi A3 size full color scan: 90-degree image rotate every time. Document detection size Automatic detection (The automatic detection allowable size can be set by the key operation.) Manual setup (Automatic detection cancel: Fixed sizes) Manual setup (Automatic detection cancel: Other than fixed sizes) AB series: mm setting, inch series: inch setting Document type/ Image Text quality type Text/Printed Photo Text/Photograph Printed Photo : Only in manual density adjustment Photograph Map (The default: Text mode / Automatic)

Destination registration

Address book Destination select

Sender select

Image setup

Document

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File format

B/W (1bit)

Color (RGB x 8bits)

Filed by each page Process when the specified value is exceeded OC multi scan Job history Utility LDAP JOB restriction User Authentication POP before SMTP Address Book Non Anonymous for NST

TIFF-Non compression (Multi page allowed) TIFF-G3-1dim (Multi page allowed) TIFF-G4 (Multi page allowed) PDF-Non compression (Multi page allowed) PDF-G3-1dim (Multi page allowed) PDF-G4 (Multi page allowed) PDF High compression (Multi page allowed) PDF Medium compression (Multi page allowed) PDF Low compression (Multi page allowed) JPEG High compression (Multi page inhibited) JPEG Medium compression (Multi page inhibited) JPEG Low compression (Multi page inhibited) Multi page inhibited: Means images on two or more pages cannot be sent as one file. They can sent or saved as two or more attached files. ON / OFF (In JPEG, fixed to ON.) The specified size can be set with the key operator program. When the size exceeds the specified level, scan is cancelled. Documents of two or more pages can be set as one file from the platen. (Except for JPEG) The job history is not recorded. Sharpdesk V3.0 or later Yes The scanner mode is disabled during printing. After completion of a print job, it is enabled. (Print controller restriction) Yes Yes Yes

(2) Scanner function memory restriction matrix
Combination Standard (Slot 1) ICU PWB Expansion memory (Slot 2) Total memory capacity Network scan Combination specifications Standard (Onboard) Printer controller Expansion memory (Slot 1) PWB Expansion memory (Slot 2) Total memory capacity Trial mode PUSH scan Normal mode (Option) Color Monochrome Color Monochrome Standard 256 MB -- 256 MB Expansion-1 128 MB 128 MB -- 256 MB Expansion-1 Expansion-2 256 MB 256 MB 128 MB 256 MB 384 MB 512 MB Expansion-2 Expansion-3 Expansion-4 128 MB 128 MB 128 MB 256 MB 256MB 256 MB -- 128MB 256 MB 384 MB 512 MB 640 MB 150dpi or less 200dpi or less () 300dpi or less 600dpi or less 600dpi or less

Standard 128 MB -- -- 128 MB

: Expansion memory must be installed to both of the Copier ICU and the Printer board.

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C. Reversing single pass feeder
Type Document set direction Document reference position Document paper feed reference Document transport system Kinds of out-ofspecification documents Document load capacity Document detection Yes/No Detection size RSPF (Reversing single pass feeder) Face up reference Center reference

3. Environment conditions
A. Operating environment conditions
Humidity RH

°

Upper take-up reference (1 to N paper feed reference) Sheet through system OHP, perforated documents, photograph, catalogue 40 sheets (Thickness 4mm or less. For 90g/m2, 30 sheets can be set.) Yes (Size detection on the document tray, traveling detection) AB-1/ A3, B4, A4, A4R, B5, B5R, A5 AB-3 AB-2 A3, 216 x 330, A4, A4R, B5, B5R, A5 Inch-1 11" x 17", 8.5" x 14", 8.5" x 11", 8.5" x 11"R, 8.5" x 5.5" Inch-2 11" x 17", 8.5" x 13", 8.5" x 11", 8.5" x 11"R, 8.5" x 5.5" Selection between 8.5" x 13" and 8.5" x 14" can be made by the user setting. Yes (However, 8.5" x 5.5" is inhibited.) 56 to 90g/m2 (15 to 24 lbs.) Yes (Standby 5 sec)
° °

°

°

°

Temperature

B. Transit environment conditions
Humidity RH

° °

Document inversion Document weight Stream feeding mode Mixed-load documents Document tray guide display Power supply Dimensions Weight

Mixed-load paper feed: Inhibited Random paper feed: Inhibited A3/A4, 11, B4/B5, 8.5, A4R/A5, B5R, A5R, 5.5 From main unit (26.4 W) (W x D x H) 583 x 435 x 133 mm Approx. 5.4 kg

Temperature

C. Supply storage environment conditions
Humidity RH

­5°

Temperature

°

D. Standard temperature and humidity
Temperature Humidity 20 to 25°C (68 to 77°F) 65 ±5%

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[4] CONSUMABLE PARTS
1. Supply system table
A. European Subsidiary
No. 1 Item Toner Cartridge (Black) Toner Cartridge (Cyan) Model Name Content x1 Commonality with other host machines 16.7k Common (AR-C170) (AR-C262) 11k Common (AR-C260) (AR-C170) (AR-C262) 11k Common (AR-C260) (AR-C170) (AR-C262) 11k Common (AR-C260) (AR-C170) (AR-C262) 50k Common (AR-C170) (AR-C262) Life 50k Common (AR-C170) (AR-C262) Common (AR-C260) (AR-C170) (AR-C262) Remarks * Life : A4 size at Area Coverage 6% * Life : A4 size at Area Coverage 5% * Life : A4 size at Area Coverage 5% * Life : A4 size at Area Coverage 5%

AR-C26TBN Toner Cartridge (Black) with IC Chip (Toner ; Net 525g) AR-C26TCE Toner Cartridge (Cyan) with IC Chip (Toner ; Net 315g)

2

x1

3

Toner Cartridge (Magenta)

AR-C26TME Toner Cartridge (Magenta) with IC Chip x 1 (Toner ; Net 315g)

4

Toner Cartridge (Yellow)

AR-C26TYE Toner Cartridge (Yellow) with IC Chip (Toner ; Net 315g)

x1

5

Drum Cartridge

6

Drum

AR-C26DUN Drum Cartridge (Drum/Unit Parts included) Color identification seal (C/M/Y/Bk) AR-C26DMN OPC Drum

x1 x 1 each x1

7

Main Charger Kit AR-C26MKE Charger Unit Cleaning Blade Toner Receiving Seal

x1 x1 x1

50k

2. Consumables (kit, unit)
1 Part name Upper heat roller kit Model name AR-C26UH Content Upper heat roller Heat roller 60T gear Upper heat roller bearing Thermistor Upper heat roller stopper Lower heat roller Lower heat roller bearing Thermistor Lower heat roller stopper Fusing separation pawl lower Transfer belt Transfer roller Transfer waste toner tank unit Ozone filter A Ozone filter B -- Fusing unit for servicing (including upper/lower heater lamps) Transfer unit for servicing x1 x1 x2 x1 x2 x1 x2 x1 x2 x2 x1 x4 x1 x1 x1 Life 100K *1

2

Lower heat roller kit

AR-C26LH

100K *1

3 4 5 6 7 5

Transfer belt kit Transfer roller kit Transfer waste toner tank unit Filter kit Saddle staple cartridge Fusing unit

AR-C26TT AR-C26TX AR-C26HB AR-C26FL AR-SC2 AR-C26FU (230V heater lamp) AR-C26FU1 (120V heater lamp) AR-C26FU2 (100V heater lamp) AR-C26TU

100K *1 100K 100K 50K

*1

6

Transfer belt unit

100K *1 *1: Replace at 100K or within 2 years

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3. Photoconductor cartridge, toner cartridge
A. Lot number identification and the term of validity
(1) Photoconductor
(1) (2) (3) Alphabet Indicates the model support code. Figure Indicates the end digit of the packing year. Figure or X, Y, Z Indicates the packing month. (X= October, Y= November, Z= December)

(4) (5) Figure Indicates the packing day. (6) Alphabet Indicates the production division.

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5) (6)

The term of validity: 36 months from the production day (month).

(2) Photoconductor cartridge
(1) (2) (3) (4) Figure Version No. Figure The end digit of the year. Alphabet Production code (B for SOCC) Alphabet Destination code

(5) (6) Figure Production day (7) Figure or X, Y, Z Indicates the production month. (X= October, Y= November, Z= December)

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

(6)

(7)

The term of validity: 36 months from the production day (month).

(3) Toner cartridge
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7)
(1) (2) (3)

Alphabet or figure Unit code Alphabet Destination code Alphabet Skating Alphabet Production site code Figure Serial number (5 digits) Figure Production year, month, day (6 digits) Alphabet Version No. (A ~ sequentially revised)

(4)

(5)

(6)

(7)

The term of validity: 24 months from the production day (month).

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[5] UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION
1. Installing (use) conditions
Before installing the machine, check that the following installing (use) conditions are satisfied. If the installing (use) conditions are not satisfied, the machine may not display full performances, resulting in troubles. It may also cause safety problems. Therefore, be sure to arrange the installing (use) conditions before setting up the machine. No. 1 2 3 4 5 Content Bringing space Installing space Power source (Capacity, fluctuation, safety) Floor strength Direct rays of the sun, dust, temperature, humidity, gases, chemicals

(3) Power frequency, waveform
The frequency must be within the range of the specified frequency ±2%. If power waveform is deformed, a trouble may occur.

(4) Safety
Be sure to properly ground the machine.

(5) Power plug
Check the form of the power plug. If the shape does not match, do not use it.

D. Floor strength and level
This machine is considerably heavy and becomes heavier with an option installed. The floor must be strong enough for assuring safety. If not, color shift or image distortion may occur.

A. Bringing space
For installation of a large size machine, be sure to check that the door size is great enough before bringing in.

B. Installing space
The following space must be provided around the machine in order to assure machine performances and proper operations. If any option is installed, provide the additional space for installing it. Especially the space at the rear of the machine must be provided sufficiently. If not, the machine cannot exhibit functions against heat and dust, causing some troubles.

30cm (11.8") 80 cm (31.5") 60cm (23.6")

E. Direct rays of the sun, dust, temperature, humidity, gasses, chemicals, vibration
(1) Temperature and humidity
This machine is designed to perform properly under the specified temperature and humidity. If the temperature and humidity exceeds the specified range, the machine may not operate properly and or cause equipment failure. Especially when the humidity is too high, paper absorbs humidity to cause a paper jam or dirty copy.

60cm (23.6")

C. Power source (Capacity, voltage, frequency, safety, plug)
If the power specifications are not satisfied, the machine cannot exhibit full performances and may cause safety trouble. Strictly observe the following specifications.

(1) Power capacity
Check that the following power capacity is satisfied. If not, additionally provide a power source. Current capacity 100V: 15A or more 200V: 10A or more

(Do not install the machine near a stove, a humidifier, or an air conditioner.) Do not install the machine near a heater, a cooler, or a humidifier. Dew may be formed inside the machine to cause a trouble. Use enough care for ventilation.
Humidity (RH) 80%

(2) Power voltage
Measure the voltage during copying to check that the voltage is in the range of the specified voltage ±10%. If the voltage is outside the specified range, use thicker lead wires to reduce impedance. (An electrical work is required.) Use of a step-up transformer is also available. In this case, the capacity must be great enough for the max. power consumption of the machine.

60%

20% 15°C 30°C Temperature 35°C

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(2) Dust
If dust enters the machine, it may cause dirty copy and a paper jam, resulting in a shortened lifetime.

2. Transit and delivery
No. Content Method 1 Implements, facility, Use a forklift. (If no forklift is available, and man power manpower of four persons is required.) 2 Delivery Transit must be made in packed condition.

A. Implements, facility, and manpower
It is recommendable to use a forklift for bringing in the machine for safety. If no forklift is available, man-power of four persons is required. The machine is considerably heavy, and requires safety precautions for delivery and installation.

(3) Direct rays of the sun
If the machine is installed under the rays of the sun, the exterior of the machine may be discolored and abnormal copies may be produced.

Transit of the machine must be made in packed condition to the installing place.

B. Delivery
Remove the packing materials prior to installation in the ofice environment.

3. Unpacking
A. Unpacking procedure
1) Remove the PP band. 2) Remove the top case. 3) Remove the internal packing pads and the items packed together with the machine. 4) Remove the machine from the package.

(4) Gases and chemicals
Do not install the machine at a place where there are gases and chemicals. Especially be careful to avoid installation near a diazotype copier, which produces ammonium gas. Copy quality may be adversely affected and a trouble may be caused.

(5) Vibration
Avoid installation near a machine which produces vibrations. If vibrations are applied to the copier machine, copy images may be deflected and a trouble may be caused.

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Fixing tape and protection pads removal
1) Remove the fixing tape and protection pads from the machine.

4. Lock release
A. Scanner (2/3 mirror unit) lock release
1) Remove the scanner fixing screw, and remove the caution label.

2

1 1

1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 3

2) Open the left door, and remove the transfer fixing pads.

B. Main body cassette lock release
1) Pull out the main body cassette. 2) Remove the rotation plate fixing pad and remove the caution label.

2 3

1

C. Transfer unit pressure release
1) Pull the knob and open the left door.

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2) Loosen the roller knob (A), and remove the fusing unit (B).

6) Remove the screw and apply a tension to the transfer belt.

B

A

7) Install the transfer unit to the machine.

5. Fusing heat roller pressing (F/R)
1) Pull the knob and open the left door. 3) Hold section A of the transfer unit and pull it out so that the both sides of the transfer unit can be held. 4) Hold sections B and remove the transfer unit.

B A
2) Turn the pressure release lever to press.

5) Remove the transfer belt protect sheet.

Note: If the machine is left for one month or more, the heat roller rubber may be deformed. In such a case, therefore, release the pressure.

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6. Black drum cartridge insertion
1) Pull the knob and open the left door. 2) Open the front cover.

8. Toner cartridges installation
* The life of each toner cartridge packed together with the machine is as follows: Black toner CA: 8.3K (6%) equivalent Color toner CA: 5.5K (5%) equivalent 1) Shake the toner cartridge horizontally several times.

3 2

1
3) Insert the black drum cartridge, and fix it with a screw. 2) Remove the tape, and remove the protection pad.

2 1
3) Open the front cover. 4) Insert the toner cartridge.
As shown below, fit the cartridge with the insertion port and

push it in.

7. Paper exit tray installation (Optional)
1) Install the paper exit tray to the left door.

Note: Be sure to install the color cartridges to their proper positions. Avoid instillation to a different color position.

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[Color toner cartridge positions]

9. AC cord connection
1) Insert the AC power plug into the connector at the rear of the machine, and connect the other end to the power outlet.

Yellow Magenta Cyan Black

2

5) Insert the cartridge securely until it locks.

1

10. Machine power ON
1) Turn on the power switch on the left side of the machine.

6) Return the cartridge lever to the original position.

1

7) Close the front cover.

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11. Specifications setup
Used to set the specifications with SIM26 according to the customer's request. SIM No 26 6 Content Used to set the destination.

13. Function and operation check
Check that the following operations are normal. Check item Installation Key input operation (Operation panel) Display (Operation panel) Paper feed Manual paper operation feed Machine paper tray Desk unit paper When the desk unit is installed. feed tray Paper size detection operation Document size Document table detection mode operation RSPF mode RSPF S-S mode operation/ D-S mode Duplex copy S-D mode When the desk unit with the operation duplex unit is installed. D-D mode When the desk unit with the duplex unit is installed. Bookbinding operation When the finisher is installed. Stapling operation When the finisher is installed. Grouping operation When the finisher is installed. Sorting operation When the finisher is installed.

To customize the following items after completion of the destination setup, change the set values. SIM No 26 2 Content Used to set the large capacity paper feed tray paper size. Used to set the detection paper size and display when using 8.5 x 13 size paper and document. Used to set the paper kind and the display form in the manual paper feed mode. Used to set the auditor specification mode. Used to set the count mode of the total counter and the maintenance counter. Used to set YES/NO of the toner save mode (Only in UK and Japan versions) For other destination versions, this setup is made by the user program. Used to set YES/NO of counting when non-print paper is passed through each counter. Used to set YES/NO of user calibration permission. Used to set the limit number of sheets for stapling.

3 5 18

52 53 65

On completion of the installation of the AR-F13 finisher, please change the default output tray of the machine to the top tray of the finisher.

12. Image quality check
Check the following items related to image quality. For details of the adjustment and checking procedures, refer to the chapter of adjustments. 1) Image focus, image skew (Refer to ADJ 3.) 2) Image registration (Refer to ADJ 4.) 3) Image loss, vo