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AR-M351U/M451U, AR-M355U/M455U  UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION  6 - 1

There are many combinations between this machine and option
units. For installing option units, observe the following procedures
for efficiency.

To install the devices effciently, follow the procedure below.

Some peripheral devices may have been installed as standard
devices depending on the main unit model. 

Part of descriptions and illustrations may be different.

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For installation of an option unit, refer to the Service Manual of the option unit.

Main unit

Main unit

Finishing device

Finishing device

Duplex/bypass device

Finishing device

Paper feeding device

Duplex device

Paper feeding device

Start of installation

End

AR-MU2
AR-D27
AR-D28

Main unit

AR-FX12/AR-MM9
AR-P20
AR-P21
AR-NC7
AR-NC8
AR-PK6
AR-NS3
Extended memory

AR-MU2/AR-D27/AR-D28/
AR-DU3/AR-DU4

AR-DU3
AR-DU4

AR-MS1
AR-FN6
AR-FN7
AR-PN1A / B / C / D

No

Yes

Duplex/bypass 

device installed?

 No

 No

Finishing device

installed?

Yes

Yes

Controller board,

facsimile unit or other

electric devices

installed?

When installing a paper feeding device or a duplex/bypass device, be sure to reattach 
the rear cabinet, the AC inlet cover, and the harness cover of the main unit at the end 
of installation as needed.
When installing a controller board, a facsimile unit, and other electric devices, be sure to install them
at a time.
Only off center adjustment is needed for AR-DU3.

Install controller board,
facsimile unit or other electric
devices.

2) Paper guide position adjustment/off center adjustment

1) Installation of driver software, setting,
    and operation check 

Main unit/AR-EF3/AR-FX12/AR-P20/AR-P21
AR-NC7/AR-NC8/AR-PK6/AR-NS3

[Electrical setting/adjustment]

Main unit, paper feeding 
device, and power supply 
unit.

Install duplex/pypass device.

Install finishing device.

* To install the AR-MU2, the optional exclusive-use desk is required.

AR-M351U/M451U, AR-M355U/M455U  UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION  6 - 2

Improper installation may damage this product. Please note the
following during initial installation and whenever the machine is
moved.

1) The machine should be installed near an accessible power

outlet for easy connection.

2) Be sure to connect the power cord only to a power outlet that

meets the specified voltage and current requirements. Also
make certain the outlet is properly grounded.

• For the power supply requirements, see the name plate of

the main unit.

3) Do not install your machine in areas that are:

• damp, humid, or very dusty

• exposed to direct sunlight

• poorly ventilated

• subject to extreme temperature or humidity

changes, e.g., near an air conditioner or heater.

4) Be sure to allow the required space around the machine for

servicing and proper ventilation.

Check the following items are included in the package.

(North America)

(Europe)

*1: For the Europe model, this manual is included in the operation

manual kit for language support.
The standard language for the key sheet is English. To sup-
port local language, attach the key sheet.

*2: For the Europe model, two driver CD's are provided for lan-

guage support.

1) Release the joint, and remove the packing case. 

2) Remove the top pad, and open the electrostatic polyethylene

bag.

Check the following items are included in the package.

23-5/8"

(60cm)

31-1/2"
(80cm)

11-13/16" (30cm)

23-5/8" (60cm)

AR-M355U/M455U

AR-M355U/M455U 

+ AR-P20

AR-M355U/M455U 

+ AR-P21

Operating Manual (Copier/Key Operation)

–

Install Guide (PCL, PC)

–

CD-ROM (Printer)

–

CD-ROM (NIC)

Maintenance card/Maintenance case
Key Sheet (PRINT display)

AR-M351U/M451U

AR-M351U/M451U 

+ AR-NC7

AR-M351U/M451U 

+ AR-NC8

Operating Manual (Copier/Key Operation) *1
CD-ROM (Printer) *2

–

CD-ROM (NIC)

Maintenance card/Maintenance case
Installation Report/Other
Key Sheet (PRINT display) *1

Key Sheet (PRINT 
display)

Key Sheet (DOCUMENT FILING display)

Key Sheet 
(DOCUMENT 
FILING display)  *1

AR-M351U/M451U

AR-M351U/M451U 

+ AR-NC7

AR-M351U/M451U 

+ AR-NC8

Operating Manual (Copier/Key Operation) *1
CD-ROM (Printer) *2

–

CD-ROM (NIC)

Maintenance card/Maintenance case
Installation Report/Other
Key Sheet (PRINT display) *1

Key Sheet (PRINT 
display)

Key Sheet (DOCUMENT FILING display)

Key Sheet 
(DOCUMENT 
FILING display) *1

AR-M351U/M451U, AR-M355U/M455U  UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION  6 - 3

3) Remove the cushioning materials from the right and left of the

front side.

4) Remove the locking tape from the right and left sidesof the

tray.

Then, Remove the top of the carton and lower the plastic bag
covering the machine while the machine is still on the carton
base.

5) Remove the packing tape from the paper tray, pull out the

paper tray until it stops and remove it by tilting it upward.

6) One person must lift by the empty front tray pocket with the

right hand and steady the machine with the left hand placed at
the upper left of the machine.

The other person must lift with the right hand by using the lift-
ing recess in the rear of the machine and also steady the
machine with the left hand as shown in the illustration. 

Note: The center of gravity of the machine lies in the left side

when viewed from the Back of machine. When lifting the
machine, be careful not to drop it.

Note: In advance to installation of the machine, the paper feed

option units (AR-D27/AR-D28/AR-MU2) should have been

installed.

• Start installation after checking that the DATA and COMMUNI-

CATION indicators on the operation panel are neither lit nor
blinking.

Left adjuster: 1 pc.

Front mounting
 plates: 2 pcs.

Rear mounting
 plates: 2 pcs.

Screws (M4x6):

 4 pcs.

Left paper guides: 2 pcs.

Right paper guides: 2 pcs.

AR-M351U/M451U, AR-M355U/M455U  UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION  6 - 4

1) Turn off the main switch of the main unit of the printer.

Turn the main switch located on the front side of the printer to
the "OFF" position.
Then remove the power plug from the outlet.

2) Attach the adjusters and adjust them.

<1> Insert the left adjusters to the stand/paper drawer.

<2> Turn the each adjusters to lower them until they touch the

floor.

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Be sure to attach the left adjuster to prevent overturning.

Caution: The lower tray cannot be pulled out unless the adjuster

is lowered to the specified position.

3) Put the main unit of the printer on the stand/paper drawer.

<1> Pull out the paper tray of the main unit until it stops and then

remove it by lifting both ends of the tray.

<2> Hold the main unit of the printer at the positions shown in the

illustration and put the main unit on the stand/paper drawer
so that the front side and the left side of the main unit are
aligned to those of the stand/paper drawer.

Caution: For installation of the main unit, it must be held by two

persons and installed without haste.

4) Connect the main unit to the stand/paper drawer.

<1> Attach the rear mounting plates using a supplied screw for

each.

Caution: Insert the rear mounting plates under the desk frame.

<2> Pull out the upper paper tray of the stand/paper drawer until it

stops and attach the front mounting plates using a supplied
screw for each.
Then, remove the lock of the paper tray and close the tray.

<3> Reattach the paper tray of the main unit.

5) Connect the power supply I/F harness to the PCU PWB of the

main unit of the printer.

<1> Remove the screw that fixes the harness cover of the main

unit of the printer and slide the harness cover up to remove it.
Process the harness cover as shown in the illustration.

 "OFF"

1

2

2

2

2

Rear mounting plate

Rear mounting plate

Screw

Screw

Desk frame

Rear
 mounting plate

Screw

Screw

Front
mounting plate

Front mounting
plate

Harness cover

Cut out.

Screw