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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.
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
Text/Photo mode
Photo mode
Super Photo mode
Dither
Toner save percentage
10%
Main scanning
direction
direction
Performed through image processing
Sub scanning direction
Performed by image processing and
changing scanning speed
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
section
2 cassettes + multi manual feed
Paper feed
capacity
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"
Inch Series: 11"×17" to 8.5"×5.5"
Remaining
detection
detection
Cassette section: empty detection only available
Manual paper feed section: empty detection only
available
Manual paper feed section: empty detection only
available
Paper feed
capacity
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
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
(80 to 105 g/m²), special paper
Special paper
Recycle paper
Paper size
selection
selection
User operation (Touch panel operation)
Cassette
attachment/
detachment
attachment/
detachment
Yes
Dehumidification
heater
heater
Yes (U.S.A, Canada)
No (Others)
No (Others)
Remarks
A5, B5, 8.5 x 5.5 (only for upper cassette)
B5 is not applicable to lower cassette (2nd
stage).
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"
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)
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%))
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%))
standard documents (Sharp A4
standard document Test Chart B
(6%))
Offset function
Depending on the shifter.
Stapling
Available when the finisher is
installed.
installed.
In case of Optional function (printer, FAX) is set up as MFD.
Job separator tray
Setting manual book
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.
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)
tray)
AB system
A3 to A6
Inch system
11 x 17 to 8.5 x 5.5
Lower exit tray (Main machine
exit tray)
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.)
done by users.)
Lower exit tray (main machine
exit tray)
exit tray)
Copy/Printer/FAX (This setting can
be done by users.)
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%)
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.
1200 dpi : 61 mm/sec.
Photo
conductor
conductor
Type
OPC drum (dia. 30mm)
LIFE
50,000 sheets
Toner
Type
Developer (Black)
LIFE
25,000 sheets (Toner, life: 25k, Developer
life: 50k)
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
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
consumption
1000W
Fusing temperature
185° (600 dpi)
160° (1200 dpi)
160° (1200 dpi)
Heat roller
Teflon coated roller
Pressure roller
Silicone rubber roller with roentgerized
cube
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)
RSPF)
AMS
Yes (No for AMS by flow scan with the
RSPF)
RSPF)
Stream feeding mode
Yes
Job build function
Yes (Copy/Scan)
Auto tray switching
Yes (No for manual paper feed)
Memory copy (600
dpi)
dpi)
Yes (1 page memory provided as standard)
Memory copy (1200
dpi)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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.)
Whole surface only (Can be inhibited with
the simulation.)
2 in 1/4 in 1
Yes
Sorter
Yes
Offset function (shifter or finisher) required
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.)
operator program.)
Auto shut off function
Yes (Conditions are set with the key
operator program.)
operator program.)
Message display
Yes
Key operator
program
program
Yes
Communication
support (RIC)
support (RIC)
Yes (Copier communication adapter: NA2)
Printer status
monitor/Printer
administration utility
monitor/Printer
administration utility
Yes (A PCL printer board is required (TCP/
IP only). To use another protocol, an NIC
card is required.)
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
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
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.)
from manual feed.)
OHP insert paper
Yes
Self print function
Yes (The service simulations in the machine
and the key operation list are printed.)
and the key operation list are printed.)
Built-in clock
Yes (Copy/Printer/FAX)
Paper exit tray
selection
selection
Yes (Default)
(When the finisher is installed)
Machine: Copy/FAX/*Printer
Top tray: *FAX
Offset tray: Printer/*Copy
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
Machine: *Copy/Printer/FAX
Job separator tray: *Printer/*FAX
(When the multi staple finisher is installed)
Machine: Copy/*FAX/*Printer
Offset tray: Printer/*Copy
Machine: Copy/*FAX/*Printer
Offset tray: Printer/*Copy
* Default: (The above setup items for each
paper exit tray can be changed by the user.)
paper exit tray can be changed by the user.)
1 page memory
48MB
Item
Environment
acknowledgment
acknowledgment
USA: EnergyStar
Canada: ECP, EnergyStar
Germany: Blue angel conformity
Europe: EnergyStar
North Europe: Nordic swan
Canada: ECP, EnergyStar
Germany: Blue angel conformity
Europe: EnergyStar
North Europe: Nordic swan
Safety
acknowledgement
& EMI
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
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
AR-M236/M276/M237/M277 SPECIFICATIONS 3 - 5
6. Environment conditions
(1) Space required
(2) Operating ambient conditions
(3) Ambient storage conditions
(4) Ambient conditions for transporting
(5) Atmospheric pressure
(6) Standard temperature and humidity
7. IMC board functions
Note: The number of sheets for the columns marked with “*” is calcu-
lated supposing that the same quantity is assigned to the
ROPM memory and the copy expansion memory.
ROPM memory and the copy expansion memory.
8. “Sharp Printer Language with
Compression (SPLC)” Printer function
A. Basic specification
Folded multi manual feed
628 (W) × 585.5 (D) mm
Open multi manual feed
894 (W) × 585.5 (D) mm
595 mmHg or above
Temperature
20 to 25°C
Humidity
65±5%RH
Temperature (˚C)
Humidity (%)
Temperature (˚C)
Humidity (%)
Temperature (˚C)
Humidity (%)
* Sort function
(Electronic sort)
(Electronic sort)
90 sheets (max. 2970 sheets) with A4
standard documents at 600dpi, 16 sheets
(max. 528 sheets) with A4 standard
documents at 1200dpi. Offset paper exit
by the shifter function
standard documents at 600dpi, 16 sheets
(max. 528 sheets) with A4 standard
documents at 1200dpi. Offset paper exit
by the shifter function
* Group function
90 sheets (max. 2970 sheets) with A4
standard documents at 600dpi, 16 sheets
(max. 528 sheets) with A4 standard
documents at 1200dpi. Offset paper exit
by the shifter function
standard documents at 600dpi, 16 sheets
(max. 528 sheets) with A4 standard
documents at 1200dpi. Offset paper exit
by the shifter function
Rotation copy
If there is paper of the same size as the
document size, the image is rotated and
printed even though the paper is set in a
different direction. (Rotation copy cannot
be enlarged.)
document size, the image is rotated and
printed even though the paper is set in a
different direction. (Rotation copy cannot
be enlarged.)
2 in 1/4 in 1
Two pages or four pages of documents
are copied on one page of paper. Division
can be made with slid lines or dotted lines
(by user setup). (The solid line width is 8
lines)
are copied on one page of paper. Division
can be made with slid lines or dotted lines
(by user setup). (The solid line width is 8
lines)
Edge erase
Images on the edges of the document are
erased and copy is made. (Adjustable in
the range of 0 – 20mm.)
erased and copy is made. (Adjustable in
the range of 0 – 20mm.)
Center erase
The center image of the set document is
erased and copy is made. (Adjustable in
the range of 0 – 20mm.)
erased and copy is made. (Adjustable in
the range of 0 – 20mm.)
Binding edge
Binding edge is provided on the left or the
top of the set document.
top of the set document.
Compression memory
for electronic sort
for electronic sort
32MB
* Memory read
capacity
capacity
600dpi
90 sheets (Max. 2970 sheets) of A4
standard documents (Sharp A4 standard
document Test Chart B (6%))
standard documents (Sharp A4 standard
document Test Chart B (6%))
1200dpi 16 sheets (Max. 528 sheets) of A4
standard documents (Sharp A4 standard
document Test Chart B (6%))
document Test Chart B (6%))
Memory expansion
2 slots for DIMM memory, Max. 512MB x 2
slots + 32MB (Expandable up to 1056MB)
slots + 32MB (Expandable up to 1056MB)
Item
Detail
Print Speed
15ppm: 600dpi (including transfer from PC)
27ppm: ROPM (AR-M277/M276)
23ppm: ROPM (AR-M237/M236)
27ppm: ROPM (AR-M277/M276)
23ppm: ROPM (AR-M237/M236)
Resolution
600dpi
Smoothing
1200dpi x 600dpi
Toner Save Mode
Standard
Input tray
Multi Bypass tray
Tray 1, Tray 2, Tray 3, Tray 4
(Depending on conditions of the machine
and option installation.)
Tray 1, Tray 2, Tray 3, Tray 4
(Depending on conditions of the machine
and option installation.)
Duplex print
Standard
Finisher
Option
Printer driver
Standard
Manual (Online
manual)
manual)
Standard
Platform
IBM PC/AT (Include compatible machine)
Support OS (Printer
Driver)
Driver)
Windows 95/98/Me
Windows NT 4.0 Workstation (SP5 or later)
Windows 2000 Professional
Windows XP Home/Professional Edition
Windows NT 4.0 Workstation (SP5 or later)
Windows 2000 Professional
Windows XP Home/Professional Edition
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