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AR-C172M SPECIFICATIONS 3 - 1
[3] SPECIFICATIONS
1. Basic specifications
A. Base engine
(1) Type
(2) Engine speed
∗
The “cpm” (ppm) is copy speed. The speed is measured with
SOPM operation (same document continuously) and with the
offset off.
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/m
2
(28 lbs to 54 lbs).
Heavy paper 2 : 201 to 300g/m
2
(54 lbs to 80 lbs).
(3) Engine composition
(4) Shifter
∗
1: When A4/Letter recommended paper is used.
(5) Engine resolution
∗
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.
Type
Desk-top
Color support
Full color
Paper size
Color
B/W
Print
Copy
Print
Copy
A3W (12 x18)
5 ppm
5 cpm
7 ppm
7 cpm
A3, 11 x17, 8K
8 ppm
8 cpm
13 ppm
13 cpm
B4, 8.5 x14, 8.5 x13
10 ppm
10 cpm
15 ppm
15 cpm
8.5 x11,A4
17 ppm
17 cpm
26 ppm
26 cpm
A4R, 8.5 x 11R
12 ppm
12 cpm
19 ppm
19 cpm
B5,16K
17 ppm
17 cpm
26 ppm
26 cpm
B5R, 7.25 x 10.5R,
16KR
16KR
12 ppm
12 cpm
19 ppm
19 cpm
A5, 8.5 x 5.5
17 ppm
17 cpm
26 ppm
26 cpm
A6R (Normal paper)
13 ppm
13 cpm
13 ppm
13 cpm
Transparency
(Speed *
(Speed *
2
)
17 ppm
17 cpm
17 ppm
17 cpm
Transparency (Image
quality)
quality)
13 ppm
13 cpm
13 ppm
13 cpm
Heavy paper 1 *
3
(B5, A4, 8.5 x 11,
16K , A5, 8.5 x 5.5)
16K , A5, 8.5 x 5.5)
13 ppm
13 cpm
13 ppm
13 cpm
Heavy paper 1 *
3
(Except Envelope &
above size)
above size)
6 ppm
6 cpm
6 ppm
6 cpm
Heavy paper 2 *
3
(B5,
A4, 8.5 x11, 16K ,
A5, 8.5 x 5.5)
A5, 8.5 x 5.5)
13 ppm
13 cpm
13 ppm
13 cpm
Heavy paper 2 *
3
(Except Envelope &
above size)
above size)
6 ppm
6 cpm
6 ppm
6 cpm
Envelope *
1
(all size)
5 ppm
5 cpm
6 ppm
6 cpm
EXTRA size
5 ppm
5 cpm
7 ppm
7 cpm
Photoconductor
kind
kind
OPC (Drum diameter:
φ
30mm x 4)
Copying method
Electrostatic copying system employing the
LED writing head
LED writing head
LED available print
area
area
301 mm
Developing system Contact, non-magnetic 1-component
development
Charging system
Saw teeth scorotron corona charging
Transfer system
Transfer belt structure direct transfer
system
system
Cleaning system
Counter blade cleaning system
Fusing system
Pressure roller fusing system
Fusing unit life
2 years or 100K
Fusing unit
replacement
replacement
Replaceable 30min after turning off the
power
power
Mode switching
speed (A
speed (A
→
B)
B
Normal
paper
Heavy
paper 1
Heavy
paper 2
OHP
A
Normal
paper
–
30 sec 40 sec 40 sec
Heavy
paper 1
30 sec
–
40sec 40 sec
Heavy
paper 2
40 sec 10 sec
–
50 sec
OHP
45 sec 10 sec 20 sec
–
Oil supply
Oil-less system
Waste toner
process
process
Self collection of each toner cartridge
Waste toner box collection for transfer belt
Waste toner box collection for transfer belt
Multi print speed
(at Max.)
(at Max.)
B/W: 26 ppm (A4/Letter)
Color: 17 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)
B/W: 26 ppm (A4/Letter)
Color: 17 ppm (A4/Letter)
Shifter
Standard (Default setting: Offset OFF)
Dehumidifier
Service kit
Type
Shifter
Paper weight
64 to 200g/m
2
(17 to 54 lbs)
Paper size
(64 to 200g/m
(64 to 200g/m
2
)
Non offset mode
(Simple load)
(Simple load)
A3W to A6R,
12" x 18" to 8.5" x 5.5",
8K, 16K, 16KR
12" x 18" to 8.5" x 5.5",
8K, 16K, 16KR
Offset mode
A3 to A6R,
11" x 17" to 8.5" x 5.5",
8K, 16K, 16KR
11" x 17" to 8.5" x 5.5",
8K, 16K, 16KR
Productivity
Non offset mode: Color 17 sheets,
B/W 26 sheets
Offset mode:
Color 16 sheets,
B/W 24 sheets
B/W 24 sheets
Offset width
30mm
Alignment *
1
Extending
FR shift
Between
jobs
Non
offset
mode
offset
mode
Must not
fall from
the tray.
fall from
the tray.
—
—
Offset
mode
mode
Within
50mm
50mm
Within
± 10mm
± 10mm
10mm or
more
more
Resolution
Writing: 600dpi x 600dpi
Smoothing
None
Gradation
When
copying
copying
Color
Writing: 1 pixel 16 gradations for
each color (4 bit) *
each color (4 bit) *
1
E-sort mode:
1 pixel 2 gradations (1bit)
1 pixel 2 gradations (1bit)
B/W
Writing: 1 pixel 2 gradations
(1bit)
(1bit)
When
printing
printing
Color
Writing:
1 pixel 2 gradations (1 bit)
16 gradations for each color
(4 bit) *
16 gradations for each color
(4 bit) *
1
*
2
B/W
Writing:
1 pixel 2 gradations (1bit)
16 gradations (4 bit) *
16 gradations (4 bit) *
1
AR-C172M SPECIFICATIONS 3 - 2
(6) Warm-up
(7) Jam recovery time
(8) Image chip (Printable area)
∗
In A3/11" x 17" full image copy, there is no image chip in A3/
WLT image.
WLT image.
∗
When outputting cut position marks, printing can be made in the
range of image chip specification.
range of image chip specification.
∗
When using RSPF, however, A3 full image copy cannot be
made.
made.
(9) Printer controller
(10) Power source
(11) Power consumption
(12) Noise/Ozone
(13) External dimensions
(14) Weight
(15) Machine occupying dimensions
B. Paper feed unit
(1) Machine paper feed tray
*1: 1g/m
2
= 0.265625 lbs (applied to the flowing subjects)
(2) Manual feed tray (Bypass tray)
∗
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.
(216 mm x 330 mm) by the diag setting.
Warm-up time
99sec or less
Pre-heat function
Yes
With the left cover and front
cabinet open
cabinet open
About 60 sec
Left for 60sec
Normal condition
Normal condition
With the right cover open
About 8 sec
Full size
Total circumference 4mm ± 2mm
Only when A3 full image is outputted, 6mm or less in
total.
Only when A3 full image is outputted, 6mm or less in
total.
Type
Built-in
CPU
Power PC 7410-400 MHz
Memory
128MB (std.) max. 640MB
Add. memory slot
2 slot
Font
80 fonts (PCL5-c), 136fonts (PS3: option)
NIC
Software NIC is standard
Voltage
100 – 127 V
Frequency
50/60 Hz
Power cord
Inlet type
• For optional stand (for AC power supply
• For optional stand (for AC power supply
/ Fax Box)
∗
Nighttime mode should be supported.
Max. power consumption
1.5 kW
Sleep mode
80 W or less
Noise
Operating
B/W
63 dB or less (First)
Color
63 dB or less (First)
Stand-by
55 dB or less
Sleep
40 dB or less
Ozone
0.02 g/m
3
or less
External dimensions
670 x 676 x 787 mm
(26.4 x 26.6 x 31 inch)
(26.4 x 26.6 x 31 inch)
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.)
Copier body + photoconductor: 78.5 kg (173.1 lbs.)
Copier body + photoconductor + toner: 85.5 kg (188.5 lbs.)
Machine occupying dimensions:
(With manual feed tray/paper exit tray
extended)
(With manual feed tray/paper exit tray
extended)
1349 x 676 mm
(53.1 x 26.6 inch)
(53.1 x 26.6 inch)
Paper feed system
1-stage tray
Paper feed size
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:
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
8.5" x 11", 8.5" x 11"R, 8.5" x 5.5",
7.25” x 10.5”R, EXTRA
Paper feed capacity *
1
550 sheets (64 g/m
2
(17 lbs.) paper)
500 sheets (80 g/m
2
(21 lbs.) paper,
recommended paper for color)
Weight of paper
suitable for paper feed
suitable for paper feed
64 to 105 g/m
2
(17 to 28 lbs)
Paper kind
Normal paper (including recommended
paper for color), recycled paper,
printed paper, punched paper, color
paper, letter head
paper for color), recycled paper,
printed paper, punched paper, color
paper, letter head
Paper size detection
Slide lever detection
Paper size selection
User selection
Dehumidifier
Service kit
Remaining quantity
detection
detection
Yes (0, 25%, 50%, 75%, Full, 5 steps)
Initial size when
shipping
shipping
A3 (11" x 17")
Tray attach/detach
Possible
Universal support
Universal tray (free size)
Transport reference
Center reference
Paper feed capacity
250 sheets (80 g/m
2
), 300 sheets
(64 g/m
2
), 100 sheets (Postcard)
Paper size
A3W to A6R
Paper weight
64 to 300 g/m
2
/ 17 to 80 lbs specified
paper for color
Paper kind
Normal paper (including recommended
paper for color), OHP1, OHP2. heavy
paper 1 (106 to 200 g/m
paper for color), OHP1, OHP2. heavy
paper 1 (106 to 200 g/m
2
(28 to 53 lbs.)),
heavy paper 2 (201 to 300 g/m
2
(54 to 80
lbs.)), envelope, specified size paper
By type setting should be available.
By type setting should be available.
Paper size detection
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
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
8.5" x 11", 7.25" x 10.5"R
Manual feed size
setup
setup
Yes (Ignoring automatic setup)
Selected with key operation.
Selected with key operation.
AR-C172M SPECIFICATIONS 3 - 3
C. Paper exit unit
(1) Face down paper exit tray (Top section)
(2) Face up paper exit tray (sides)
(3) Face down paper exit tray (side)
(With the reverse unit installed)
*1: Recommendable color paper, standard paper, recycled paper,
printed paper, perforated paper, color paper, letterhead
(4) Face up paper exit tray (side)
(With the reverse unit installed)
*1: Recommendable color paper, standard paper, recycled paper,
printed paper, perforated paper, color paper, letterhead
D. Scanner section
(1) Resolution, gradation
(2) Document table
Paper exit position/system
Machine top face down paper exit
Paper exit capacity
500 sheets (A4/LT recommended
paper for color)
paper for color)
Paper size
A6R (Postcard), 8.5" x 5.5" to A3W
∗
A3W: Can not used shifter
Paper weight
64 to 200g/m
2
(17 to 54 lbs.)
Paper kind
Normal paper (including
recommended paper for color),
heavy paper 1 (106 to 200 g/m
recommended paper for color),
heavy paper 1 (106 to 200 g/m
2
(28 to 54 lbs.))
Remaining quantity
detection
detection
No
Discharged paper full
detection
detection
Yes
Paper exit position/system
Machine side face up paper exit
Paper exit capacity
250 sheets (A4/LT recommended
paper for color)
paper for color)
Paper size
All sizes which are fed
Paper weight
64 to 300 g/m
2
(17 to 80 lbs.)
Paper kind
All sizes which are fed (except for
OHP sheets)
OHP sheets)
Remaining quantity
detection
detection
No
Discharged paper full
detection
detection
Yes
Paper exit position/system
Machine side face down paper exit
Paper exit capacity
250 sheets (A4/LT recommended
paper for color)
paper for color)
Paper size
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"
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"
Paper weight
64 to 200 g/m
2
(17 to 54 lbs.)
Paper kind
Normal paper*
1
Remaining quantity
detection
detection
No
Discharged paper full
detection
detection
Yes
Paper exit position/
system
system
Machine side face up paper exit
Paper exit capacity
250 sheets (A4/LT recommended paper
for color)
for color)
Paper size
A3W to A6R, 12" x 18" to 8.5" x 5.5",
DL, C5, COM-10, Monarch
DL, C5, COM-10, Monarch
Paper weight
64 to 300g/m
2
(17 to 80 lbs.)
Paper kind
Normal paper
∗
1
, OHP, heavy paper
(106 to 300 g/m
2
(28 to 80 lbs.)), all
other paper which is supported by the
machine.
machine.
Remaining quantity
detection
detection
No
Discharged paper full
detection
detection
Yes
Scan resolution (dpi)
600 x 600dpi
600 x 300dpi (B/W mode only, used
RSPF and 100% copy ratio)
600 x 300dpi (B/W mode only, used
RSPF and 100% copy ratio)
Scan speed (opm)
(Copy mode)
(Copy mode)
(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
Color 8 opm, B/W 21 opm: A4/LT size
(600 x 300dpi mode)
B/W 26 opm: A4/LT size
Scan gradation
256 gradations for each color
2 gradations for scanner B/W mode
only
2 gradations for scanner B/W mode
only
Exposure lamp
Xenon lamp without electrode tube
Output gradation
8bit for each color
1bit for Scanner B/W mode only
1bit for Scanner B/W mode only
Scan range
297 x 432 mm or more (A3/WLT full image
scan)
scan)
Document
reference position
reference position
Center reference
Detection Yes
Detection size
Automatic detection
Inch
series
series
<INCH-1: Default>
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 14", 8.5" x 11",
8.5" x 11"R, 5.5" x 8.5"
<INCH-2>
11" x 17", 8.5" x 13", 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
series
<AB-1: Default>
A3, B4, A4, A4R, B5, B5R, A5
A3, B4, A4, A4R, B5, B5R, A5
<AB-2>
A3, 8.5" x 13" (216 x 330), A4,
A4R, B5, B5R, A5
A3, 8.5" x 13" (216 x 330), A4,
A4R, B5, B5R, A5
Manual
doc size
selection
doc size
selection
Yes
AR-C172M SPECIFICATIONS 3 - 4
2. Functional specifications
A. Specifications of copy functions
(1) Copy speed (Continuous copy speed)
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/m
2
(28 lbs to 54lbs), heavy paper 2: 201 to 300g/m
2
(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
b. To top of main unit face down, with APS off and group mode
on
c. With rotation copying. To side tray of main unit face up, with
A4R original and A4 paper
d. With rotation copying. To top of main unit face down, with
A4R original and A4 paper
Condition: The transfer belt positions are B/W positions.
(3) Job speed
a. For Group mode
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%
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
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%
mode, Transfer belt position = B/W position, Paper feeding from
Tray 1, Not using APS, using RSPF, copy ratio: 100%
Color / B/W
Color
B/W
Print/Copy
Print
Copy
Print
Copy
Paper size
Magnification
ratio
Normal
(100%)
(100%)
Reduction
(25%)
Normal
(100%)
(100%)
Enlargement
(400%)
Normal
(100%)
(100%)
Reduction
(25%)
Normal
(100%)
(100%)
Enlargement
(400%)
A3W (12
"
x 18
"
)
5 ppm
5 cpm
5 cpm
5 cpm
7 ppm
7 cpm
7 cpm
7 cpm
A3 (11
"
x 17
"
)
8 ppm
8 cpm
8 cpm
8 cpm
13 ppm
13 ppm
13 ppm
13 ppm
B4 (8.5
"
x 14
"
/ 8.5
"
x 13
"
)
10 ppm
10 cpm
10 cpm
10 cpm
15 ppm
15 ppm
15 ppm
15 ppm
8.5
"
x 11
" (
A4
)
17 ppm
17 cpm
17 cpm
17 cpm
26 ppm
26 cpm
26 cpm
26 cpm
A4R (8.5
"
x 11
"
R)
12 ppm
12 ppm
12 ppm
12 ppm
19 ppm
19 ppm
19 ppm
19 ppm
B5
17 ppm
17 cpm
17 cpm
17 cpm
26 ppm
26 cpm
26 cpm
26 cpm
B5R (7.25
"
x 10.5
"
R)
12 ppm
12 ppm
12 ppm
12 ppm
19 ppm
19 ppm
19 ppm
19 ppm
A5 (8.5
"
x 5.5
"
)
17 ppm
17 cpm
17 cpm
17 cpm
26 ppm
26 cpm
26 cpm
26 cpm
A6R (Normal paper)
13 ppm
13 cpm
13 cpm
13 cpm
13 ppm
13 ppm
13 ppm
13 ppm
OHP (Speed *
1
)
17 ppm
17 cpm
17 cpm
17 cpm
17 ppm
17 cpm
17 cpm
17 cpm
OHP (Image quality)
13 ppm
13 cpm
13 cpm
13 cpm
13 ppm
13 cpm
13 cpm
13 cpm
Heavy paper 1 *
2
(B5, A4,
8.5" x 11", A5, 5.5" x 5.5")
13 ppm
13 cpm
13 cpm
13 cpm
13 ppm
13 cpm
13 cpm
13 cpm
Heavy paper 1 *
2
(Envelope
*3
and
other sizes than the above)
6 ppm
6 cpm
6 cpm
6 cpm
6 ppm
6 cpm
6 cpm
6 cpm
Heavy paper 2 *
2
(B5, A4, 8.5" x
11", A5, 8.5" x 5.5")
13 ppm
13 cpm
13 cpm
13 cpm
13 ppm
13 cpm
13 cpm
13 cpm
Heavy paper 2
*2
(Envelope
*3
and
other sizes than the above)
6 ppm
6 cpm
6 cpm
6 cpm
6 ppm
6 cpm
6 cpm
6 cpm
Envelope
*3
(All kinds)
5 ppm
5 ppm
5 ppm
5 ppm
6 ppm
6 cpm
6 cpm
6 cpm
Special size
5 ppm
5 ppm
5 ppm
5 ppm
7 ppm
7 cpm
7 cpm
7 cpm
Platen/ RSPF
B/W
Color
Platen
Within 8.0 sec. (A4/LT)
Within 11.7 sec. (A4/LT)
RSPF
Within 10.5 sec. (A4/LT)
Within 14.0 sec. (A4/LT)
Platen/ RSPF
B/W
Color
Platen
Within 10.2 sec. (A4/LT)
Within 15.0 sec. (A4/LT)
RSPF
Within 13.0 sec. (A4/LT)
Within 17.0 sec. (A4/LT)
Platen/ RSPF
B/W
Color
Platen
Within 12.0 sec. (A4/LT)
Within 17.0 sec. (A4/LT)
RSPF
Within 14.0 sec. (A4/LT)
Within 19.0 sec. (A4/LT)
Platen/ RSPF
B/W
Color
Platens
Within 14.5 sec. (A4/LT)
Within 19.5 sec (A4/LT)
RSPF
Within 16.0 sec. (A4/LT)
Within 22.0 sec. (A4/LT)
Mode
B/W (1-bit)
Color
Condition by mode
600 x
600dpi
600 x
300dpi
1-bit or
4-bit
600 x
600dpi
1st copy
Config
S to S
(10pages
X 1set)
20.5
cpm
cpm
26.0
cpm
cpm
4-bit
12.0
cpm
cpm
Exclusive
RSPF+bypass
module with
inverter unit
module with
inverter unit
S to D
(10pages
X 5sets)
20.0
cpm
cpm
20.0
cpm
cpm
4-bit
14.0
cpm
cpm
Inclusive
RSPF+Paper deck
(2trays +ADU)
+bypass module
with inverter unit
+512MB memory
(2trays +ADU)
+bypass module
with inverter unit
+512MB memory
D to D
(5pages
X 5sets)
X 5sets)
20.0
cpm
cpm
20.0
cpm
cpm
4-bit
14.0
cpm
cpm
Mode
B/W (1-bit)
Color
Condition by mode
600 x
600dpi
600 x
300dpi
1-bit or
4-bit
600 x
600dpi
1st copy
Config
S to S
(10pages
X 1set)
20.0
cpm
cpm
25.5
cpm
cpm
1-bit
12.0
cpm
cpm
Exclusive
RSPF+bypass
module with
inverter unit
module with
inverter unit
S to D
(10pages
X 5sets)
20.0
cpm
cpm
20.0
cpm
cpm
1-bit
13.5
cpm
cpm
Inclusive
RSPF+Paper deck
(2trays +ADU)
+bypass module
with inverter unit
+512MB memory
(2trays +ADU)
+bypass module
with inverter unit
+512MB memory
D to D
(5pages
X 5sets)
X 5sets)
18.0
cpm
cpm
19.0
cpm
cpm
1-bit
13.0
cpm
cpm
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