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THE MEANING OF "R" IN ORIGINAL AND PAPER SIZE
INDICATIONS
INDICATIONS
An "R" appearing at the end of an original or paper size A4R (8-1/2" x 11"R), etc. indicates that the original or paper is
oriented horizontally as shown below.
oriented horizontally as shown below.
Sizes that can be placed only in the horizontal (landscape) orientation (B4, A3 (8-1/2" x 14", 11" x 17")), do not
contain the "R" in their size indication.
contain the "R" in their size indication.
CONVENTIONS USED IN THIS MANUAL
Explanation of words and illustration
• This operation manual refers to the Reversing Single
Pass Feeder as the "RSPF".
• The illustrations in this manual show the AR-M236/
AR-M276 with the optional reversing single pass
feeder (AR-RP7) and the optional job separator tray
kit (AR-TR3) installed.
The appearance of your machine may be different
depending on the model and options installed,
however, the basic operations are the same.
feeder (AR-RP7) and the optional job separator tray
kit (AR-TR3) installed.
The appearance of your machine may be different
depending on the model and options installed,
however, the basic operations are the same.
• For peripheral devices that can be installed, see
"PERIPHERAL DEVICES" (p.75).
AB series (metric) and inch series references
Both specifications are quoted where applicable.
For example:
Page 15 ................................A5 to A3 (5-1/2" x 8-1/2" to 11" x 17")
Page 79 ................................25%, 50%, 70%, 81%, 86%, 100%, 115%, 122%, 141%, 200%, 400%
For example:
Page 15 ................................A5 to A3 (5-1/2" x 8-1/2" to 11" x 17")
Page 79 ................................25%, 50%, 70%, 81%, 86%, 100%, 115%, 122%, 141%, 200%, 400%
(25%, 50%, 64%, 77%, 100%, 121%, 129%, 200%, 400%)
Although AB series size indications are shown on the operation panel of this manual, inch series indications are
displayed on the inch series machines.
displayed on the inch series machines.
Warns that injury may result if the contents of the warning are not properly followed.
Cautions that damage to the machine or one of its components may result if the contents of the
caution are not properly followed.
caution are not properly followed.
Notes provide useful information on the specifications, functions, performance, and operation of
the machine.
the machine.
<Horizontal (Landscape) orientation>
Warning
Caution
Note
RSPF
OUTPUT
2-SIDED COPY
SPECIAL MODES
READY TO COPY.
AUTO
EXPOSURE
AUTO A4
PAPER SELECT
100%
COPY RATIO
A4
0
A4
A3
OUTPUT
2-SIDED COPY
SPECIAL MODES
READY TO COPY.
AUTO
EXPOSURE
AUTO 8½x11
PAPER SELECT
100%
COPY RATIO
8½x11
0
8½x11
8½x14
[AB series]
[Inch series]
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MAIN FEATURES
High-speed laser copying
• First-copy time*
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at 600 dpi*
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is only 4.8 seconds.
• Copying speed is 23 copies/min. (AR-M236) or 27 copies/min. (AR-M276) at 600 dpi (not in the super photo
mode). This is ideal for business use and provides a big boost to workplace productivity.
*
1
First-Copy time may vary depending on the power-supply voltage, ambient temperature, and other operating conditions.
*
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"dpi" ("dots per inch") is unit that is used to measure resolution. Resolution indicates how much detail can be reproduced in
a printed or scanned image.
a printed or scanned image.
High-quality digital image
• High-quality copying at 600 dpi or 1200 dpi (super photo mode) is performed.
• In addition to automatic exposure adjustment, four original type modes are available: "TEXT mode" for text-only
• In addition to automatic exposure adjustment, four original type modes are available: "TEXT mode" for text-only
originals, "TEXT/PHOTO mode" for mixed text and photo originals, "PHOTO mode" for photos, and "SUPER
PHOTO mode" for high-quality reproduction of photos. The exposure can be manually adjusted to 5 levels in each
mode.
PHOTO mode" for high-quality reproduction of photos. The exposure can be manually adjusted to 5 levels in each
mode.
Enhanced copying features
• Zoom copies can be made from 25% to 400% in increments of 1%.
• Continuous copying of up to 999 copies is possible.
• Automatic two-sided copying can be performed.
• Useful special features such as erase, margin shift, 2 in 1 and 4 in 1, pamphlet copy, dual page copy and cover
• Continuous copying of up to 999 copies is possible.
• Automatic two-sided copying can be performed.
• Useful special features such as erase, margin shift, 2 in 1 and 4 in 1, pamphlet copy, dual page copy and cover
copy are available.
• Key operator programs allow the setting or modification of functions to meet your specific needs. The key operator
programs can also be used to enable audit mode, which allows the machine administrator to control use of the
machine.
machine.
Black and white LCD touch panel makes it easy to operate the machine
• Employing a backlit black and white LCD display, the touch panel provides step-by-step guidance for each
function of the machine. The touch panel even provides instructions for removing paper misfeeds and other
problems that occur.
problems that occur.
Optional features
• An optional finisher allows automatic stapling of up to 30 sheets.
• This machine can be used as a network printer if the optional printer expansion kit is installed.
• This machine can be used as a facsimile machine if the optional facsimile expansion kit is installed.
• This machine can be used as a network scanner if the optional network scanner expansion kit is installed.
• This machine can be used as a network printer if the optional printer expansion kit is installed.
• This machine can be used as a facsimile machine if the optional facsimile expansion kit is installed.
• This machine can be used as a network scanner if the optional network scanner expansion kit is installed.
Environment and people friendly design
• Preheat and auto power shut-off modes are provided to reduce power consumption when the machine is not in
use.
• A universal design has been implemented in the product whereby the height of the operation panel and shape of
the keys are designed to be useable by as many people as possible.
Erase copy
Margin shift copy
2in1 copy
4in1 copy
A
A
A
A
SHARP
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2
3
4
Dual page copy
Pamphlet copy
Cover copy
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Chapter 1
BEFORE USING THE MACHINE
This chapter contains basic information that should be read before using the machine.
PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS
Exterior
Reversing single pass feeder (RSPF) (optional)
Place the original(s) that you wish to scan face up
here. (p.23)
Place the original(s) that you wish to scan face up
here. (p.23)
Document cover (optional)
Place an original on the document glass and close
the document cover before copying starts.
Place an original on the document glass and close
the document cover before copying starts.
Document glass
Place an original that you wish to scan face down
here. (p.22)
Place an original that you wish to scan face down
here. (p.22)
Power switch
Press to turn the machine power on and off. (p.13)
Press to turn the machine power on and off. (p.13)
Handles
Use to move the machine.
Use to move the machine.
Operation panel
Contains operation keys and the touch panel.
(p.10)
Contains operation keys and the touch panel.
(p.10)
Job separator tray (upper tray) (optional)
Print jobs and received faxes are delivered to this
tray.
Print jobs and received faxes are delivered to this
tray.
Centre tray
Finished copies are delivered to the centre tray.
Finished copies are delivered to the centre tray.
Front cover
Open to remove paper misfeeds and perform
machine maintenance. (p.65)
Open to remove paper misfeeds and perform
machine maintenance. (p.65)
Paper trays
Each tray holds 500 sheets of copy paper. (p.15)
Each tray holds 500 sheets of copy paper. (p.15)
Upper right side cover
Open to remove misfeeds when an optional job
separator tray kit or a optional finisher is installed.
(p.69)
Open to remove misfeeds when an optional job
separator tray kit or a optional finisher is installed.
(p.69)
Side cover
Open to remove misfeeds. (p.65)
Open to remove misfeeds. (p.65)
Side cover handle
Pull to open the side cover. (p.65)
Pull to open the side cover. (p.65)
Bypass tray paper guides
Adjust to the width of the paper. (p.18)
Adjust to the width of the paper. (p.18)
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BEFORE USING THE MACHINE
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Interior
Bypass tray
Regular paper and special paper (such as
transparency film) can be fed from the bypass tray.
(p.18)
Regular paper and special paper (such as
transparency film) can be fed from the bypass tray.
(p.18)
Bypass tray extension
Pull out the bypass tray extension before placing
paper in the bypass tray. (p.18)
Pull out the bypass tray extension before placing
paper in the bypass tray. (p.18)
Toner cartridge lock release lever
Use to unlock the toner cartridge. (p.71)
Use to unlock the toner cartridge. (p.71)
Toner cartridge
Contains toner. (p.71)
Contains toner. (p.71)
Roller rotating knob
Turn to remove misfed paper. (p.65)
Turn to remove misfed paper. (p.65)
Photoconductive drum
Copy images are formed on the photoconductive
drum.
Copy images are formed on the photoconductive
drum.
Fusing unit release levers
To remove a paper misfeed in the fusing unit, push
up on these levers and remove the paper. (p.66)
To remove a paper misfeed in the fusing unit, push
up on these levers and remove the paper. (p.66)
Fusing unit paper guide
Open to remove misfed paper. (p.66)
Open to remove misfed paper. (p.66)
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Do not touch the photoconductive drum
(green portion). Doing so may damage the
drum and cause smudges on copies.
(green portion). Doing so may damage the
drum and cause smudges on copies.
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Caution
The fusing unit is hot. Do not touch
the fusing unit when removing
misfed paper. Doing so may cause a
burn or injury.
the fusing unit when removing
misfed paper. Doing so may cause a
burn or injury.
The model name is on the front cover of the
machine.
machine.
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Warning
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Note
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