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This machine has been designed to provide convenient copying features in a minimum amount of office space and 
with maximum operational ease. To get full use of all machine features, be sure to familiarise yourself with this 
manual and the machine. For quick reference during machine use, keep this manual in a handy location.

The operation manuals for the machine are as follows:

This manual contains explanations of the product and procedures for using the machine as a copier.

This manual is on the CD-ROM, and explains the procedures for using the machine as a printer, network printer, and 
network scanner.

This manual contains instructions for installing the software that allows the machine to be used with your computer 
and procedures for establishing initial printer settings.

This manual contains explanations of the product and procedures for using the machine as a network scanner.

This explains key operator programs for machine management and copier related functions.
Key operator programs for the fax functions are explained in the operation manual for facsimile.

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An "R" appearing at the end of an original or paper size (A4R, A5R, 5-1/2" x 8-1/2"R, 8-1/2" x 11"R, etc.) indicates that 
the original or paper is 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.

• This operation manual refers to the Reversing Single Pass Feeder as the "RSPF".
• The illustrations in this manual show the AR-M256/AR-M316 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.

• For peripheral devices that can be installed, see "PERIPHERAL DEVICES" 

(p.77).

• The peripheral devices are generally optional, however, some models include 

certain peripheral devices as standard equipment. 

• Some functions cannot be used on certain models.

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 81................................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.

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.

Notes provide useful information on the specifications, functions, performance, and operation of 
the machine.

<Horizontal (Landscape) orientation>

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]

RSPF

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• First-copy time* is only 4.8 seconds.
• Copying speed is 25 copies/min. (AR-M256) or 31 copies/min. (AR-M316) This is ideal for business use and 

provides a big boost to workplace productivity.

* First-Copy time may vary depending on the power-supply voltage, ambient temperature, and other operating conditions.

• In addition to automatic exposure adjustment, three original type modes are available: "TEXT mode" for text-only 

originals, "TEXT/PHOTO mode" for mixed text and photo originals, and "PHOTO mode" for photos. The exposure 
can be manually adjusted to 5 levels in each mode.

• 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 

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.

• 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.

• 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 usable by as many people as possible.

Erase copy

Margin shift copy

2in1 copy

4in1 copy

A

A

A

A

Dual page copy

Pamphlet copy

3

4

SHARP

1

2

Cover copy

Card shot

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This chapter contains basic information that should be read before using the machine.

Reversing single pass feeder (RSPF) (optional)
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.

Document glass
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)

Handles
Use to move the machine.

Operation panel
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.

Centre tray
Finished copies are delivered to the centre tray.

Front cover
Open to remove paper misfeeds and perform 
machine maintenance. (p.67)

Paper trays
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.71)

Side cover
Open to remove misfeeds. (p.67)

Side cover handle
Pull to open the side cover. (p.67)

Bypass tray paper guides
Adjust to the width of the paper. (p.18)

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