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AR-M236/M276/M237/M277  SPECIFICATIONS  3 - 1
[3] SPECIFICATIONS
This model is designed as an SPLC printer, and can be extended for
use as a PCL6/PS3/NC/scanner by options. For details, refer to the
Service Manual of the AR-P11/AR-PK1/AR-NC5J/AR-NS2.
1. Basic specifications
(1) Type
(2) External dimensions
(3) Weight
(4) Power supply
2. Operation specifications
A. Common operation
(1) Warm up time
(2) Jam recovery time
B. Copy mode
(1) Document size
(2) Picture quality mode
(3) Copy magnification ratio
• Normal mode
• 1200 dpi mode
(4) Job speed
a. First Copy Time
When paper of A4/Letter is fed from the upper cassette of the
machine and discharged.
b. Copy speed
When A4/Letter
b. Multi copy speed (sheets/minute)
The slowest speed is listed in enlargement/reduction copy.
Single-side copy
Machine Type
Desktop type
Floor to OC top surface
628 (W) x 585.5 (D) x 673 (H)mm
(24.7 (W) x 23.1 (D) x 26.5 (H) inch)
Floor to Glass surface
628 (W) x 585.5 (D) x 640.5 (H)mm
(24.7 (W) x 23.1 (D) x 25.2 (H) inch)
Floor to RSPF surface
628 (W) x 585.5 (D) x 780.5 (H)mm
(24.7 (W) x 23.1 (D) x 30.7 (H) inch)
AR-M276/M236
41.8 kg (including DV), 39.8 kg (excluding DV)
(92 lbs. (including DV), 87 lbs. (excluding DV))
AR-M277/M237
46.8 kg (including DV), 44.8 kg (excluding DV)
(103 lbs. (including DV), 98 lbs. (excluding DV))
Voltage
100V/110V/120V/127V/230V (common with 200V)/
240V
Frequency
50/60Hz common
Power switch
One power source
Warm-up time
Under 15 sec.
Pre-heat function
Yes
About 10sec (Leaving the machine for 60 sec after opening the door, 
standard condition, polygon stop.)
Max. document size
A3 paper (11" × 17")
Picture quality mode
Density 
adjustment step
Toner save mode
Auto mode
1 step
Selectable
Character mode
5 steps
Selectable
Text/Photo mode
5 steps
Selectable
Photo mode
5 steps
Super Photo mode
5 steps
Copy magnification 
ratio
Magnification range/fixed magnification
Zoom width
25 to 400% (50 to 200% for RSPF)
Fixed magnification 
mode
AB Series: 25, 50, 70, 81, 86, 100, 115, 122, 
141, 200, 400%
5R+5E
(50, 70, 81, 86, 100, 115, 122, 141 and 200% 
for RSPF)
Inch Series: 25, 50, 64, 77, 95, 100, 121, 129, 
141, 200, 400%
5R+5E
(50, 64, 77, 95, 100, 121, 129, 141 and 200% 
for RSPF)
Independent 
magnification width
25 to 400% for horizontal/vertical
(50 to 200% for RSPF)
Copy magnification 
ratio
Magnification range/fixed magnification
Zoom width
50 to 200% (50 to 141% for RSPF)
Fixed magnification 
mode
AB Series: 50, 70, 81, 86, 100, 115, 122, 141, 
200%
4R+4E
(50, 70, 81, 86, 100, 115, 122 and 141% for 
RSPF)
Inch Series: 50, 64, 77, 95, 100, 121, 129,
141, 200%
4R+4E
(50, 64, 77, 95, 100, 121, 129 and 141% for 
RSPF)
Independent 
magnification width
50 to 200% for horizontal/vertical (50 to 141% 
for RSPF)
Magnification 
precision
Normal copy: 100%±1.0%
Enlargement copy: Set magnification ±1.0%
Reduction copy: Set magnification ±1.0%
Normal
Less than 4.8 sec. (when the single copy)
Mode
AR-M276/M277
AR-M236/M237
1 scan multi 
copy
(600 dpi)
27 cpm
23 cpm
(1200 dpi)
13.5 cpm
13.5 cpm
Document Size
AR-M276/M277
AR-M236/M237
600 dpi
1200 dpi
600 dpi
1200 dpi
A3
15
7.5
12
7.5
B4
17
8.5
14
8.5
A4 (Horizontal feed)
27
13.5
23
13.5
A4 (Vertical feed)
18
9
16
9
B5 (Horizontal feed)
27
13.5
23
13.5
B5 (Vertical feed)
21
10.5
18
10.5
11" × 17"
15
7.5
12
7.5
8-1/2" × 14"
16
8
13
8
8-1/2" × 13"
17
8.5
14
8.5
8-1/2" × 11" 
(Horizontal feed)
27
13.5
23
13.5
8-1/2" × 11" (Vertical 
feed)
18
9
16
9
A5/INV
27
13.5
23
13.5
AR-M236/M276/M237/M277  SPECIFICATIONS  3 - 2
(5) Max. multi-copy (print) quantity
(6) Picture quality
a. Image process
b. Toner save mode
c. Zoom method
d. Resolution
• Read
• Write
e. Gradation
3. Engine specifications
A. Operation and display section
B. Paper feed, transport, paper exit section
(1) Paper feed ability
• Details of paper feed section
• Manual feed section
When poor image quality is resulted by the use of OHP sheet, adjust
with SIM 44-34.
(2) Finishing ability
(3) Job separator exit tray (AR-TR3)
a. Condition
b. Simultaneous wrapping in kit
c. Simultaneous wrapping
d. Function
e. Many of tray
999 sheets
Picture quality mode
Image process (Software)
Auto mode
• 2 gradations
• Area separation
• Error diffusion
Text mode
Text/Photo mode
Photo mode
Super Photo mode
Dither
Toner save percentage
10%
Main scanning 
direction
Performed through image processing
Sub scanning direction
Performed by image processing and 
changing scanning speed
Main scanning direction
Sub scanning direction
400 dpi
400 dpi
Main scanning direction
Sub scanning direction
Basic 
resolution
Virtual 
resolution
Basic 
resolution
Virtual 
resolution
600 dpi
1200 dpi
600 dpi
1200 dpi
Copy magnification 
ratio
Position
Center
Corners
25% to 49%
50% to 69%
3.2 line/mm
2.8 line/mm
70% to 94%
3.6 line/mm
3.2 line/mm
95% to 105%
5.0 line/mm
4.5 line/mm
106% to 141%
5.0 line/mm
4.5 line/mm
142% to 400%
5.0 line/mm
4.5 line/mm
Read
256 gradations
Write
2 gradations
Display unit
Touch panel
Operation system
Button switch system
Paper feed 
section
2 cassettes + multi manual feed
Paper feed 
capacity
500 x 2 + 100 (80 g/m²)
Paper feed size
AB Series: A3 to A6R
Inch Series: 11"×17" to 8.5"×5.5"
Remaining 
detection
Cassette section: empty detection only available
Manual paper feed section: empty detection only 
available
Paper feed 
capacity
500 (80 g/m²)
Paper weight
56 to 105 g/m² (15 to 28 lbs)
Paper feed size
A3/B4/A4/A4R/B5/B5R/A5/16K/16KR/8K
8.5×11/8.5×14/11×17/8.5×13/8.5×11R/8.5×5.5
Paper kind
Standard paper (56 to 80 g/m²), normal paper 
(80 to 105 g/m²), special paper
Special paper
Recycle paper
Paper size 
selection
User operation (Touch panel operation)
Cassette 
attachment/
detachment
Yes
Dehumidification 
heater
Yes (U.S.A, Canada)
No (Others)
Remarks
A5, B5, 8.5 x 5.5 (only for upper cassette)
B5 is not applicable to lower cassette (2nd 
stage).
Paper weight
52 to 200 g/m² (14 to 54 lbs)
Paper Size
AB Series: A3 to A6R
Inch Series: 11"×17" to 8.5"×5.5"
Paper kind
Multi feed: Standard paper (52 to 80 g/m²), special 
paper (Recycle paper/OHP/label paper/postcard/
envelope), thick paper (max. 200 g/m²)
Single feed: Standard paper (52 to 128 g/m²), 
special paper (Recycle paper/OHP/label paper/
postcard/envelope), thick paper (max. 200 g/m²)
Size detection
Yes
Guide display
A3/A4,11,B4/B5,8.5,A4R/A5,B5R,A5R,5.5
Paper exit section
Paper exit tray (1 tray)
Paper exit face
Face down
Capacity
500 sheets
Full detection
No
Paper detection
Yes
Finishing
Yes
E-sort capacity
600 dpi
90 sheets (Max. 2970 sheets) of A4 
standard documents (Sharp A4 
standard document Test Chart B 
(6%))
1200 dpi
16 sheets (Max. 528 sheets) of A4 
standard documents (Sharp A4 
standard document Test Chart B 
(6%))
Offset function
Depending on the shifter.
Stapling
Available when the finisher is 
installed.
In case of Optional function (printer, FAX) is set up as MFD. 
Job separator tray
Setting manual book
Setting manual book
This exit tray is set up above main exit tray, and can separate copier 
exit, printer exit and FAX exit.
1 (this tray can not set up more than 2)
AR-M236/M276/M237/M277  SPECIFICATIONS  3 - 3
f. Separator system
g. Exit paper size
h. Exit paper weight
i. Paper pass
j. Exit area/finishing
k. Power supply
l. Method of movement
m. Machine weight
n. Exit capacity
400 sheets for B4, Legal, Foolscap, A3, and W letter.
o. Tray full detector
p. Concept of function
q. Main color of cabinet
r. Setting
C. Optical (Image scanning) section
(1) Type
(2) Document reference position
(3) Resolution
(4) Gradation
(5) Original size/Scanning area
a. Max. original size
b. Scanning area
(6) Scanning speed
(7) Light source (lamp)
(8) Read sensor
D. Scanner (exposure) section
(1) Resolution
(2) Gradation
(3) Laser unit specifications
E. Image process section
by control of main machine
Upper exit tray (Job separator 
tray)
AB system
A3 to A6
Inch system
11 x 17 to 8.5 x 5.5
Lower exit tray (Main machine 
exit tray)
AB system
A3 to A6
Inch system
11 x 17 to 8.5 x 5.5
52 to 128g/m
2
 (14 to 34.1lbs)
center (same as main unit) 
Upper exit tray (Job separator tray)
Face down
Lower exit tray (main machine exit tray)
Face down
Power supply
DC 24V (from main machine)
Power consumption
5.6W
with original motor  (not with main machine)  
0.6 kg
Upper exit tray (Job separator)
100 sheets
Lower exit tray  (main machine exit tray)
500 sheets (
)
Upper exit tray (Job separator)
Yes
Lower exit tray  (main machine exit tray)
No
Upper exit tray (Job separator)
FAX/Printer (This setting can be 
done by users.)
Lower exit tray  (main machine 
exit tray)
Copy/Printer/FAX (This setting can 
be done by users.)
Frosty white
to be easy setting
Flat-bed type/monochrome
Rear left reference
Main scanning direction
Sub scanning direction
400 dpi
400 dpi
256 gradations (8-bit)
A3 paper (11" × 17")
122mm/sec (600 dpi: magnification ratio 100%)
61mm/sec (1200 dpi: magnification ratio 100%)
Type
Xenon
Drive voltage
1.5 kV
Type
Reduction optical system image sensor (CCD)
Monochrome
Main scanning direction
Sub scanning direction
600 dpi
600 dpi
2 gradations
r.p.m.
28,800 rpm
Mirror surfaces
6 faces
Laser power
0.4mW/600dpi, 0.2mW/1200dpi
Laser beam size
60
µ (
Main scan)  x 70
µ 
(Sub scan)
 
Laser wave length
785nm
Imaging speed
600 dpi : 122 mm/sec.
1200 dpi : 61 mm/sec.
Photo 
conductor
Type
OPC drum (dia. 30mm)
LIFE
50,000 sheets
Toner
Type
Developer (Black)
LIFE
25,000 sheets (Toner, life: 25k, Developer 
life: 50k)
Charge
System
(–) DC scorotron  (saw tooth)
Voltage
560
µ
A constant electric current
Transfer
System
Transfer roller
Voltage
18
µ
A (electric current)
Exposure
Xenon lamp
Developing
Dry, 2-component magnetic brush 
development
Separation
(–) DC corotron
Discharge
Cleaning
Blade
356 mm
CENTER
216 mm
AR-M236/M276/M237/M277  SPECIFICATIONS  3 - 4
F. Fusing
G. Drive
4. Additional functions, copy functions, 
and expanded functions
5. Safety and environmental protection 
standards
(1) Safety and environmental protection standards
(2) Ozone level
(3) Noise level
Type
Heat roller
Lamp
Type
Halogen lamp
Voltage
100V
Power 
consumption
1000W
Fusing temperature
185° (600 dpi)
160° (1200 dpi)
Heat roller
Teflon coated roller
Pressure roller
Silicone rubber roller with roentgerized 
cube
Separation system
Natural separation (with pawl)
Drive section
Motor
Main motor
DC brushless motor
APS
Yes (No for APS by flow scan with the 
RSPF)
AMS
Yes (No for AMS by flow scan with the 
RSPF)
Stream feeding mode
Yes
Job build function
Yes (Copy/Scan)
Auto tray switching
Yes (No for manual paper feed)
Memory copy (600 
dpi)
Yes (1 page memory provided as standard)
Memory copy (1200 
dpi)
Yes (1 page memory provided as standard)
Rotation copy
Yes
E-sort
Yes
Independent zooming
Yes
When the OC is used: Landscape/Portrait 
25 – 400% (50 – 200% for 1200 dpi)
When the RSPF is sued: Landscape/Portrait 
50 – 200% (50 – 141% for 1200 dpi)
1 set 2 copy
Yes (No for enlargement)
Binding margin
Yes
Default AB series: 10 mm (5, 10, 15, 20 mm)
Inch series: 1/2 inch (1/4, 1/2, 3/4, 1 inch)
Edge erase
Yes
Default AB series: 10 mm (5, 10, 15, 20 mm)
Inch series: 1/2 inch (1/4, 1/2, 3/4, 1 inch)
Center frame erase
Yes
Default AB series: 10 mm (5, 10, 15, 20 mm)
Inch series: 1/2 inch (1/4, 1/2, 3/4, 1 inch)
Booklet copy
Yes (Printing only)
White/black reversion
Yes
Whole surface only (Can be inhibited with 
the simulation.)
2 in 1/4 in 1
Yes
Sorter
Yes
Offset function (shifter or finisher) required
Mix paper feed
Yes (Only when this function is set)
Preheating
Yes (Conditions are set with the key 
operator program.)
Auto shut off function
Yes (Conditions are set with the key 
operator program.)
Message display
Yes
Key operator 
program
Yes
Communication 
support (RIC)
Yes (Copier communication adapter: NA2)
Printer status 
monitor/Printer 
administration utility
Yes (A PCL printer board is required (TCP/
IP only). To use another protocol, an NIC 
card is required.)
Wireless LAN support
Yes (A 3rd party part is recommended.)
Address information 
import/export
Yes (Address data for FAX function.)
Coin vendor support
Yes (Option only for the models for dealers)
Auditor support
Yes
Duplex
Yes (Standard)
Total counter
Yes
Toner save
Yes
Department 
management
Yes (100 departments)
Job registration/call
Yes (9 jobs)
FAX one-touch dial
Yes (500 items (including group dial items))
FAX group dial
Yes
Cover paper
Yes (Insertion and stapling must be allowed 
from manual feed.)
OHP insert paper
Yes
Self print function
Yes (The service simulations in the machine 
and the key operation list are printed.)
Built-in clock
Yes (Copy/Printer/FAX)
Paper exit tray 
selection
Yes (Default)
(When the finisher is installed)
Machine: Copy/FAX/*Printer
Top tray: *FAX
Offset tray: Printer/*Copy
(When the job separator is installed)
Machine: *Copy/Printer/FAX
Job separator tray: *Printer/*FAX
(When the multi staple finisher is installed)
Machine: Copy/*FAX/*Printer
Offset tray: Printer/*Copy
* Default: (The above setup items for each 
paper exit tray can be changed by the user.)
1 page memory
48MB
Item
Environment 
acknowledgment
USA: EnergyStar
Canada: ECP, EnergyStar
Germany: Blue angel conformity
Europe: EnergyStar
North Europe: Nordic swan
Safety 
acknowledgement 
& EMI
USA: UL/FDA/FCC
Canada: cUL/FDA/FCC
Europe: CE/SEMKO/ITSGS
UK: CE/SEMKO/ITSGS
Australia: IEC60950 conformity/C-TICK
Taiwan: Taiwan EMI (Class B)/CNS conformity
Russia: GOST-R
Middle East, Africa: CE conformity/IEC60950 
conformity/CISPR22 conformity
China: CCC
Others: ICube/NOM (Mexico)/FCC conformity/
CISPR22 conformity/IS112/IS961-6.1/2
Ozone
Less than 0.02mg/m³
Dust
Less than 0.075mg/m³
Operating
Less than 63dB
On standby
Less than 40dB
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