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AR-M256/M257/M258/M316/M317/M318/5625/5631 CONFIGURATION 2 - 2
2. Combination of options list
F : Installable
✕: Not available
✕: Not available
Section
Option
Main unit Model
Note
Item
Model
AR-M256/
M316
AR-M257/
M317
AR-M258/
M318
AR-5625/
5631
Automatic document
feeder and OC
feeder and OC
Document feeder
AR-RP7
F
Standard
F
F
Document cover
AR-VR6
F
✕
F
F
Paper feed system
Paper feed unit (500 sheets)
AR-D30
F
F
F
F
500 x 1 (80g/m
2
)
Paper feed unit
(500 x 2 sheets)
(500 x 2 sheets)
AR-D31
F
F
F
F
500 x 2 (80g/m
2
)
Paper exit system
Job separator tray
AR-TR3
F
F
F
F
Finisher
AR-FN5A
F
F
F
F
Staple cartridge
AR-SC1
F
F
F
F
For AR-FN5A
Saddle stitch finisher
AR-F14N
F
F
F
F
Staple cartridge
AR-SC2
F
F
F
F
For AR-F14N
Punch unit
AR-PN1A
F
F
F
F
AR-PN1B
F
F
F
F
AR-PN1C
F
F
F
F
AR-PN1D
F
F
F
F
FAX system
FAX expansion kit
AR-FX7
F
F
F
F
FAX memory (8MB)
AR-MM9
F
F
F
F
Printer system
Printer expansion kit (PCL)
AR-P27
F
F
Standard
✕
Bar code font kit
AR-PF1
F
F
F
✕
AR-P27 must be installed.
Flash ROM kit
AR-PF2
F
F
F
✕
PS3 expansion kit
AR-PK1N
F
F
F
✕
Memory board
256MB expansion memory
board
board
AR-SM5
F
F
F
F
512MB expansion memory
board
board
AR-SM6
F
F
F
F
Software
Network scanner expansion
kit
kit
MX-NSX1
F
F
F
✕
AR-P27 must be installed.
Sharpdesk 1 license kit
MX-USX1
F
F
F
✕
Sharpdesk 5 license kit
MX-USX5
F
F
F
✕
Sharpdesk 10 license kit
MX-US10
F
F
F
✕
Sharpdesk 50 license kit
MX-US50
F
F
F
✕
Sharpdesk 100 license kit
MX-USA0
F
F
F
✕
Application integration
module kit
module kit
MX-AMX1
F
F
F
✕
AR-P27 must be installed.
Data security
Data security kit
(Commercial version)
(Commercial version)
AR-FR24U
F
F
F
F
For 25cpm
AR-FR25U
F
F
F
F
For 31cpm
Data security kit
(Authentication version)
(Authentication version)
AR-FR24
F
F
F
F
For 25cpm
AR-FR25
F
F
F
F
For 31cpm
AR-M256/M257/M258/M316/M317/M318/5625/5631 SPECIFICATIONS 3 - 1
[3] SPECIFICATIONS
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
(4) Job speed
a. First Copy Time
∗
Measurement conditions:
When paper of A4/ 8.5 x 11 is fed from the main unit tray, the poly-
gon motor is rotating.
When paper of A4/ 8.5 x 11 is fed from the main unit tray, the poly-
gon motor is rotating.
b. Copy speed
∗
S to S: A4/ 8.5 x 11 documents 11 sheets, copy 1 sets
(First copy is not included.)
Monochrome scan resolution: 600 x 600dpi (Default)
c. Multi copy speed (sheets/ minute)
∗
Same speed for Normal/ Enlargement/ Reduction.
(5) Max. multi-copy (print) quantity
(6) Picture quality
A. Resolution
Machine Type
Desktop type
Floor to OC top
surface
surface
623 (W) x 615 (D) x 640.5 (H)mm
(24.5 (W) x 24.2 (D) x 25.2 (H) inch)
(24.5 (W) x 24.2 (D) x 25.2 (H) inch)
Floor to Glass
surface
surface
623 (W) x 615 (D) x 665 (H)mm
(24.5 (W) x 24.2 (D) x 26.2 (H) inch)
(24.5 (W) x 24.2 (D) x 26.2 (H) inch)
Floor to RSPF
surface
surface
623 (W) x 615 (D) x 786 (H)mm
(24.5 (W) x 24.2 (D) x 30.9 (H) inch)
(24.5 (W) x 24.2 (D) x 30.9 (H) inch)
AR-M256/ M258/
M316/ M318/ 5625/
5631
M316/ M318/ 5625/
5631
49.2 kg (with OC)
AR-M257/ M317
55 kg
Voltage
100V: 110V/ 120V to 127V
200V: 220V to 240V
200V: 220V to 240V
Frequency
50/ 60Hz common
Power switch
One power source
25 sheet model
31 sheet model
Warm-up time
23 sec. or less
25 sec. or less
Pre-heat function
Yes
About 10sec.
However, the conditions for warming up of fusing and toner control
are excluded.
(Condition: Leaving the machine for 60 sec after opening the door,
standard condition, polygon stop.)
However, the conditions for warming up of fusing and toner control
are excluded.
(Condition: 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
Text Auto mode
1 step
Selectable
Text mode
5 steps
Selectable
Text/ Photo mode
5 steps
Selectable
Photo mode
5 steps
—
Copy magnification ratio
Magnification range/ fixed magnification
Zoom width
25 to 400% (50 to 200% for RSPF)
Fixed magnification
mode
mode
AB Series : 25, 50, 70, 81, 86, 100, 115,
122, 141, 200, 400%
Inch Series: 25, 50, 64, 77, 100, 121, 129,
200, 400%
Independent
magnification width
magnification width
25 to 400% for horizontal/ vertical
(50 to 200% for RSPF)
(50 to 200% for RSPF)
Magnification
precision
precision
Normal copy: 100%±1.0%
Enlargement copy: Set magnification ±1.0%
Reduction copy: Set magnification ±1.0%
Enlargement copy: Set magnification ±1.0%
Reduction copy: Set magnification ±1.0%
Platen/ DSPF
AR-M256/ M257/
M258/ 5625
AR-M316/ M317/
M318/ 5631
Platen
Less than 4.8 sec.
Less than 4.8 sec.
RSPF
Less than 9.3 sec.
Less than 9.3 sec.
Engine
AR-M256/ M257/
M258/ 5625
AR-M316/ M317/
M318/ 5631
S to S
25 cpm (100%)
27 cpm (87%)
Document Size
AR-M256/ M257/
M258/ 5625
AR-M316/ M317/
M318/ 5631
A3
13
17
B4
15
20
A4
25
31
A4R
18
24
B5
25
31
B5R
20
24
A5
25
31
11" × 17"
13
17
8-1/ 2" × 14"
14
20
8-1/ 2" × 13"
15
20
8-1/ 2" × 11"
25
31
8-1/ 2" × 11"R
18
24
5.5 × 8.5
25
31
999 sheets
Scan
resol
ution
(dpi)
resol
ution
(dpi)
Copy mode
Platen
400 × 600dpi
RSPF
400 × 600dpi
Input
and
send
resol
ution
(dpi)
and
send
resol
ution
(dpi)
Fax send mode
Select mode
Normal
text
Fine
text
Super
fine test
Ultra
fine text
Transmission
resolution
resolution
203.2 ×
97.8
203.2 ×
195.6
203.2 ×
391
406.4 ×
391
Half tone
×
F
F
F
Scanner mode
Select mode
200 ×
200
300 ×
300
400 ×
400
600 ×
600
Input resolution:
OC
OC
600 ×
600
600 ×
600
600 ×
600
600 ×
600
Input resolution:
RSPF
RSPF
600 ×
367
600 ×
367
600 ×
367
600 ×
367
Transmission
resolution
resolution
200 ×
200
300 ×
300
400 ×
400
600 ×
600
AR-M256/M257/M258/M316/M317/M318/5625/5631 SPECIFICATIONS 3 - 2
b. Gradation
3. Engine specifications
A. Operation and display section
B. Paper feed, transport, paper exit section
(1)
Paper feed ability
• Tray 1
• Tray 2
• Manual feed section
∗
Overseas envelopes for check:
#10 Commercial, DL, C5 ("Must be free of passing trouble" with :
Must pass through machine with reliability.)
(Evaluation reference envelope)
#10 Commercial, DL, C5 ("Must be free of passing trouble" with :
Must pass through machine with reliability.)
(Evaluation reference envelope)
∗
Types of gift wrapping paper for check:
Aioi Envelope gift wrapping paper A3, B4, A4, B5, Mino Size, Hanshi
(“Must be free of passing trouble” with : Must pass through machine
with reliability.)
Aioi Envelope gift wrapping paper A3, B4, A4, B5, Mino Size, Hanshi
(“Must be free of passing trouble” with : Must pass through machine
with reliability.)
Note: FAX data print from manual paper feed cannot be performed.
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
Dot matrix LCD, Touch panel
Operation system
Button switch system
Type
2-stage paper feed tray + multi manual feed
(Can be extended up to 4 stages by installation
of the options.)
(Can be extended up to 4 stages by installation
of the options.)
Paper feed method
Paper is fed from the above by the front
loading system.
loading system.
Dehumidification
heater
heater
No
Paper size label
Yes
Maximum weight
setting
setting
No
Paper size
A3/ B4/ A4/ A4R/ B5/ B5R/ A5/ 16K/ 16KR/
11 × 17/ 8.5 × 14/ 8.5 × 13/ 8.5 × 11/ 8.5 × 5.5
11 × 17/ 8.5 × 14/ 8.5 × 13/ 8.5 × 11/ 8.5 × 5.5
Paper size change
method
method
Changeable by the user.
(By the operation on the LCD panel)
(By the operation on the LCD panel)
Paper type setting
Normal paper, Recycled paper, Letterhead,
Color paper
Color paper
Paper size setting
when shipping
when shipping
AB series: A4
Inch series: 8.5 x 11
Inch series: 8.5 x 11
Allowable paper
type and weight for
paper feed
type and weight for
paper feed
56 to 105g/m
2
/ 15 to 28lbs Bond
Paper capacity
500 sheets (80g/m
2
paper) (Plain paper)
Paper type
Plain paper (56 to 80g/m
2
), Normal paper
(80 to 105g/m
2
), Letterhead, Color paper
Paper remaining
detection
detection
No (Only paper empty detection)
Paper size
A3/ B4/ A4/ A4R/ B5R/ 16KR/ 8K/11 × 17/
8.5 × 14/ 8.5 × 13/ 8.5 × 11/ 8.5 × 11R
8.5 × 14/ 8.5 × 13/ 8.5 × 11/ 8.5 × 11R
Paper size change
method
method
Changeable by the user.
(By the operation on the LCD panel)
(By the operation on the LCD panel)
Paper type setting
Normal paper, Recycled paper, Letterhead,
Color paper
Color paper
Paper size setting
when shipping
when shipping
AB series: A4
Inch series: 8.5 x 11
Inch series: 8.5 x 11
Allowable paper
type and weight for
paper feed
type and weight for
paper feed
56 to 105g/m
2
/ 15 to 28lbs Bond
Paper capacity
500 sheets (80g/m
2
paper) (Plain paper)
Paper type
Plain paper (56 to 80g/m
2
), Normal paper
(80 to 105g/m
2
), Letterhead, Color paper
Paper remaining
detection
detection
No (Only paper empty detection)
Transport reference
Center reference
Paper size display
AB series: A3 to A6R, Postcard
Inch series: 11 x 17 to 5.5 x 8.5
Inch series: 11 x 17 to 5.5 x 8.5
Paper size setting
A3/ A4, 11 x 17, B4/ B5, 8.5 x 14, A4R/ A5,
B5R, A5R, 5.5 x 8.5
B5R, A5R, 5.5 x 8.5
Paper type
Multi paper feed:
Plain paper (52 to 80g/m
Plain paper (52 to 80g/m
2
), recycled paper,
OHP, label sheet, gift wrapping paper,
postcards, double postal card (no folding line),
envelope, coarse paper, thick paper
postcards, double postal card (no folding line),
envelope, coarse paper, thick paper
Single paper feed:
Plain paper (52 to 128g/m
Plain paper (52 to 128g/m
2
), recycled paper,
OHP, label sheet, gift wrapping paper,
postcards, double postal card (no folding line),
envelope, postcard paper, coarse paper, No. 2
master drawing, Thick paper (Max. 200g/m
postcards, double postal card (no folding line),
envelope, postcard paper, coarse paper, No. 2
master drawing, Thick paper (Max. 200g/m
2
)
Allowable paper
type and weight for
paper feed
type and weight for
paper feed
Multi paper feed:
Plain paper (52 to 128g/m
Plain paper (52 to 128g/m
2
), special paper,
thick paper (Max. 200g/m
2
)
Single paper feed:
Plain paper, special paper, No. 2 master
drawing, thick paper (Max. 200g/m
Plain paper, special paper, No. 2 master
drawing, thick paper (Max. 200g/m
2
)
52 to 200g/m
2
(14 to 54lbs)
Paper capacity
(Multi paper feed)
(Multi paper feed)
Normal paper: 100 sheets
(Plain paper: 52 to 80g/m
(Plain paper: 52 to 80g/m
2
)
Recycled paper/ coarse paper: 100 sheets
Postcards/ Double postal card
(no folding line): 30 sheets
Thick paper (Max. 200g/m
Postcards/ Double postal card
(no folding line): 30 sheets
Thick paper (Max. 200g/m
2
): 30 sheets
OHP/ Label sheet/ Gift wrapping paper: 40
sheets
Envelope
(AB series: 10 sheets, Inch series 5 sheets)
sheets
Envelope
(AB series: 10 sheets, Inch series 5 sheets)
Paper size
detection
detection
Automatic
detection-
AB
detection-
AB
A3 / A4 / 11 x 17 / 8.5 × 14/
8.5 x 13 */ 8.5 x 11 / 8.5 x 11R /
5.5 x 8.5
8.5 x 13 */ 8.5 x 11 / 8.5 x 11R /
5.5 x 8.5
Automatic
detection-
inch
detection-
inch
A3 / B4 / A4 / A4R / A5 / 11 x 17 /
8.5 × 14/ 8.5 x 13 */ 8.5 x 11
8.5 × 14/ 8.5 x 13 */ 8.5 x 11
Automatic
detection-
China
detection-
China
A3 / B4 / A4 / A4R / B5 / B5R /
A5 / 8K / 16K
A5 / 8K / 16K
Automatic
detection-
Taiwan
detection-
Taiwan
A3 / B4 / A4 / A4R / B5 / B5R /
A5 / 11 × 17/ 8.5 x 14 / 8.5 x 11
A5 / 11 × 17/ 8.5 x 14 / 8.5 x 11
Detection
disregard
setting
disregard
setting
Yes
AR-M256/M257/M258/M316/M317/M318/5625/5631 SPECIFICATIONS 3 - 3
• Duplex
(2) Finishing ability
(3) Job separator exit tray (AR-TR3)
C. Optical (Image scanning) section
(1) Type
(2) Document reference position
(3) Resolution
(4) Gradation
(5) Original size/ Scanning area
a. Max. original size
(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
Type
Switchback system
Paper size
A3, B4, A4, A4R, B5, B5R, 11 x 17, 8.5 x 14,
8.5 x 13, 8.5 x 11, 8.5 x 11R
8.5 x 13, 8.5 x 11, 8.5 x 11R
Type and weight of
paper which can be
passed
paper which can be
passed
56 to 105g/m
2
/ 15 to 21.3lbs Bond
Duplex print from manual paper feed can be
performed.
(Except for heavy paper, OHP sheet, and
special paper.)
performed.
(Except for heavy paper, OHP sheet, and
special paper.)
∗
Judgment is made by setting the paper type
on the operation panel.
on the operation panel.
Paper exit section
Paper exit tray (1 tray)
Paper exit face
Face down
Capacity
500 sheets (80g/m
2
paper)
Full detection
No
Paper detection
Yes
Finishing
Yes
Offset function
Depending on the shifter.
Stapling
Available when the finisher is installed.
Condition
In case of Optional function (printer, FAX) is
set up as MFD.
set up as MFD.
Simultaneous
wrapping in kit
wrapping in kit
Job separator tray
Setting manual book
Setting manual book
Simultaneous
wrapping
wrapping
Setting manual book
Function
This exit tray is set up above main exit tray, and
can separate copier exit, printer exit and FAX
exit.
can separate copier exit, printer exit and FAX
exit.
Many of tray
1 (this tray can not set up more than 2)
Separator system
By control of main machine
Exit paper size
All sizes of paper except for postcards (A6)
and envelopes.
and envelopes.
Exit paper weight
52 to 128g/m
2
(14 to 34.1lbs)
Paper pass
Center (same as main unit)
Exit area/ finishing
Face-down paper exit to the upper surface of
the main unit paper exit section
the main unit paper exit section
Machine weight
0.6 kg
Exit capacity
100 sheets (80g/m
2
paper)
Tray full detector
Yes
Concept of function
Upper exit tray
(Job separator)
(Job separator)
Copy/ FAX/ Printer
(This setting can be done by users.)
(This setting can be done by users.)
Lower exit tray
(main machine
exit tray)
(main machine
exit tray)
Copy/ Printer/ FAX
(This setting can be done by users.)
(This setting can be done by users.)
Document table
Document table fixed type (Flat-bed type)
Document table
Rear left reference
Main scanning direction
Sub scanning direction
400 dpi
600 dpi
256 gradations (8-bit)
A3 paper (11" × 17")
122mm/sec (600 dpi: magnification ratio 100%)
(AR-M256/ M257/ M258/ 5625)
145mm/sec (600 dpi: magnification ratio 100%)
(AR-M316/ M317/ M318/ 5631)
(AR-M256/ M257/ M258/ 5625)
145mm/sec (600 dpi: magnification ratio 100%)
(AR-M316/ M317/ M318/ 5631)
Type
None-electrode xenon lamp
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.
28,819 rpm (26 sheet model/FAX output)
34,252 rpm (31 sheet model)
34,252 rpm (31 sheet model)
Mirror surfaces
6 faces
Laser power
0.16mW (26 sheet model/FAX output)
0.18mW (31 sheet model)
0.18mW (31 sheet model)
Laser beam size
60
µ (
Main scan) x 70
µ
(Sub scan)
Laser wave length
785nm
Imaging speed
600 dpi: 122 mm/sec.
(AR-M256/ M257/ M258/ 5625)
600 dpi: 145 mm/sec.
(AR-M316/ M317/ M318/ 5631)
(AR-M256/ M257/ M258/ 5625)
600 dpi: 145 mm/sec.
(AR-M316/ M317/ M318/ 5631)
Photo
conductor
conductor
Type
OPC drum (dia. 30mm)
LIFE
25 sheet model: 75,000 sheets
31 sheet model: 100,000 sheets
31 sheet model: 100,000 sheets
Toner
Type
Developer (Black)
LIFE
25,000 sheets
(Toner, life:
(Toner, life:
25k,
Developer life: 75k (26 sheet model)
100k (31 sheet model))
Charge
System
Charged saw-tooth
Voltage
560
µ
A constant electric current
Transfer
System
Transfer roller
Voltage
18
µ
A (electric current)
Exposure
None-electrode xenon lamp
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