Sharp AR-BC260 User manual

CONTENTS
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SERVICE MANUAL
CODE: 00ZARBC260A1E
DIGITAL FULL COLOR
MULTIFUNCTIONAL SYSTEM
MODEL AR-BC260
[1] OUTLINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
[2] CONFIGURATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
[3] SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
[4] CONSUMABLE PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
[5] UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
[6] EXTERNAL VIEW AND INTERNAL STRUCTURE . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
[7] DESCRIPTIONS OF EACH SECTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
[8] SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
[9] SIMULATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1
[10] MAINTENANCE LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1
[11] TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-1
[12] ROM VERSION UP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1
[13] ELECTRIC DIAGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-1
[14] PRINTER CONTROLLER SECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-1
[15] OTHERS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-1

CONTENTS
[1] OUTLINE
1. Product features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
2. Newly employed technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
[2] CONFIGURATION
1. Product Line and options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
A. Line of machines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
B. Line of options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
C. Machine configuration list. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
D. Combination of options list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
2. Block diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
[3] SPECIFICATIONS
1. Basic specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
A. Base engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
B. Paper feed unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
C. Paper exit unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
D. Scanner section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
2. Functional specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
A. Specifications of copy functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
B. Scanner functon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
C. Reversing single pass feeder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
3. Environment conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
A. Operating environment conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
B. Transit environment conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
C. Supply storage environment conditions . . . . . . . . . 3-9
D. Standard temperature and humidity. . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
[4] CONSUMABLE PARTS
1. Supply system table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
A. North America/Latin America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
2. Consumables (kit, unit) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
3. Photoconductor cartridge, toner cartridge . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
A. Lot number identification and the term of
validity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
[5] UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION
1. Installing (use) conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
A. Bringing space . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
B. Installing space . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
C. Power source
(Capacity, voltage, frequency, safety, plug) . . . . . . 5-1
D. Floor strength and level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
E. Direct rays of the sun, dust, temperature,
humidity, gasses, chemicals, vibration. . . . . . . . . . 5-1
2. Transit and delivery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
A. Implements, facility, and manpower. . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
B. Delivery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
3. Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
A. Unpacking procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
4. Lock release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
A. Scanner (2/3 mirror unit) lock release . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
B. Main body cassette lock release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
C. Transfer unit pressure release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
5. Fusing heat roller pressing (F/R) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
6. Black drum cartridge insertion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
7. Paper exit tray installation (Optional). . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
8. Toner cartridges installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
9. AC cord connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
10. Machine power ON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
11. Specifications setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
12. Image quality check. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
13. Function and operation check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
14. Setup and adjustment data recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
15. Necessary works before moving the machine. . . . . . . 5-7
[6] EXTERNAL VIEW AND INTERNAL STRUCTURE
1. Name and function of each section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
A. External view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
B. Internal structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
C. Operation panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
D. Job status screen (common to print, copy,
network scan and fax) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
E. Cross section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
F. Motors, clutches, solenoids, fans. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
G. Sensors, switches and heaters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8
H. PWB 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-10
H. PWB 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-11
[7] DESCRIPTIONS OF EACH SECTION
1. Fusing section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
A. Operational descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
B. Disassembly/Assembly/Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
2. Transfer section. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7
A. Operational descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7
B. Disassembly/assembly/maintenance. . . . . . . . . . 7-10
3. Process (image forming) section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-15
A. Operational descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-15
B. Disassembly/assembly/maintenance. . . . . . . . . . 7-19
4. Optical section (Scanner section) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-22
A. Operational descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-22
B. Disassembly/assembly/maintenance. . . . . . . . . . 7-25
5. Paper feed, paper transport, and paper exit
sections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-27
A. Operational descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-27
B. Disassembly/assembly/maintenance. . . . . . . . . . 7-33
6. RSPF section. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-41
A. Operational descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-41
B. Disassembly/assembly/maintenance. . . . . . . . . . 7-43
7. Operation panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-49
A. Operational descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-49
B. Disassembly/assembly/maintenance. . . . . . . . . . 7-50
8. External fitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-51
A. Disassembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-51
9. Others . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-53
A. Disassembly/assembly/maintenance. . . . . . . . . . 7-53
[8] SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS
[ADJ 1] High voltage adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2
[ADJ 2] Image density sensor adjustment . . . . . . . . . . 8-4
[ADJ 3] Image focus, image skew adjustment
(LED (writing) unit) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6
[ADJ 4] Image registration adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8
[ADJ 5] Image position/print area adjustment (Print engine
section) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-14
[ADJ 6] Copy image distortion adjustment . . . . . . . . . 8-15
[ADJ 7] Copy image focus (main scanning direction
copy magnification ratio) adjustment
(CCD unit position adjustment) . . . . . . . . . . . 8-18

[ADJ 8] Sub scanning direction copy magnification
ratio adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-19
[ADJ 9] Main scanning direction copy image position
adjustment (Scanner (reading) section). . . . . 8-19
[ADJ 10] Copy image position/image loss/void area
adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-20
[ADJ 11] Copy color balance/density adjustment . . . . . 8-21
[ADJ 12] Fusing pressure adjustment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-35
[ADJ 13] Fusing paper guide position adjustment . . . . 8-36
[ADJ 14] Document size sensor adjustment. . . . . . . . . 8-36
[ADJ 15] Manual paper feed tray paper size sensor
adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-37
[ADJ 16] Touch panel coordinates setting . . . . . . . . . . 8-37
[ADJ 17] Power voltage adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-37
[ADJ 18] FAX/scanner mode image loss adjustment . . 8-38
[ADJ 19] RSPF scanning position automatic
adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-38
[ADJ 20] RSPF lead edge skew adjustment. . . . . . . . . 8-39
[ADJ 21] Collective adjustment of image position
and magnification ratio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-40
[ADJ 22] Printer color balance adjustment . . . . . . . . . . 8-41
[9] SIMULATION
1. Outline and purpose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1
2. Code-type simulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1
A. Operating procedures and operations . . . . . . . . . . 9-1
B. Simulation list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3
C. Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-13
[10] MAINTENANCE LIST
1. Maintenance system table. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1
2. List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3
A. Drum peripheral section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3
B. Developing section. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3
C. Transfer section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4
D. Fusing section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-5
E. Optical section (Scanner section). . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-6
F. Paper feed section, transport section. . . . . . . . . . 10-7
G. LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-7
H. RSPF section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-8
I. Filters, drive section, others . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-9
3. Relationship of maintenance timing,
consumable part life, display message,
and machine operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-10
A. Relationship of maintenance counter,
display message, and machine operations . . . . 10-10
B. Relationship of transfer unit system counter,
display message, and machine operations . . . . 10-10
C. Relationship of fusing unit counter, display
message, and machine operations . . . . . . . . . . 10-11
D. Relationship of drum cartridge system counters,
messages, and machine operations. . . . . . . . . . 10-11
E. Relationship of toner cartridge system counters,
display messages, and machine operations . . . 10-12
[11] TROUBLESHOOTING
1. Outline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-1
2. Functions and purposes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-1
3. Kinds of self diagnostic messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-1
4. Self diagnostic operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-1
A. Self diagnostic operation and work flow. . . . . . . . 11-1
5. List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-2
6. Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-3
[12] ROM VERSION UP
1. Outline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1
A. Target ROM for version up. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1
B. When version up of ROM is required . . . . . . . . . . 12-1
C. Flash ROM version up method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-2
2. Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-4
A. Relationship between each ROM and
version up. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-4
3. Necessary items for version up (copy) of
Flash ROM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-5
4. Flash ROM version up procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-6
A. By using a computer and the ICU PWB, the
program data of Flash ROM is written from the
computer to the Flash ROM of the ICU PWB. . . . 12-6
B. Method using two Flash ROM sockets on
the ICU MAIN PWB to copy between
Flash ROM’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-9
[13] ELECTRIC DIAGRAM
1. System block diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-1
2. Actual wiring chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-2
3. Signal list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-18
[14] PRINTER CONTROLLER SECTION
1. System configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-1
A. Main unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-1
B. Basic composition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-1
C. Accessory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-1
D. Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-2
E. Software, firmware diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-2
2. Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-3
3. Configuration report (Test page) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-6
4. Hardware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-7
A. Major device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-7
B. Block diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-7
C. Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-8
5. Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-9
A. Key operator program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-9
B. Jumper Setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-11
6. Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-11
A. Printer driver setting and operation . . . . . . . . . . 14-11
7. Firmware version up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-13
A. Necessary items. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-13
B. Procedure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-13
8. AR-NS2 installing procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-13
9. AR-PK4 installing procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-14
A. General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-14
B. Check items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-14
C. PS firmware ROM installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-14
D. PS font data installing procedures . . . . . . . . . . . 14-14
E. PS printer utility software installation . . . . . . . . . 14-15
[15] OTHERS
1. Key operator program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-1
A. Key operator program menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-1
2. Special tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-2

AR-BC260 OUTLINE 1 - 1
[1] OUTLINE
1. Product features
2. Newly employed technology
No. Feature Content Employed technology
1 Compact, lightweight, A3
tandem engine
670 x 676 x 787mm (26.4 x 26.6 x 31 inch)
85.5kg (185.5 lbs.) (Copier body + photoconductor + toner)
Mono-component wax-free toner,
LED printhead
High speed output Color: 17 PPM (A4/LT)
B/W: 26 PPM (A4/LT)
Same document continusly on A4
(LT) plain paper in non offset mode.
2 High-speed, first color copy Color: Within 11.7 sec
B/W: Within 8.0 sec
A4, without pre-scan, RSPF not used, side paper exit, tray 1
used
LED printhead
3 Manual paper feed capacity 300 sheets/64g (17 lbs.) Development of a large capacity
manual feed tray
Heavy paper support 64 to 300g/m2(17 to 80 lbs.) (Manual paper feed tray) Oil-less fusing unit, paper feed/
paper transport technology
Heavy paper duplex feed
support
64 to 200g/m2(17 to 54 lbs.) (Face up paper exit)
4 Improved user maintenance Paper jam process: 2 positions of open/close (sides) Paper jam control technology
Toner supply: Cartridge replacement Mono-component wax-free toner
5 Improved service
maintenance
Developing section: Mono-component development
eliminates the need for developer replacement.
Mono-component wax-free toner
Drum section: Cartridge replacement Designed for easy maintenance
Fusing section: Simplified structure by wax-free. The unit can
be disassembled simply by releasing the lock with the knob.
Mono-component wax-free toner.
Designed for easy maintenance
Transfer section: One-touch extraction. Designed for easy
belt replacement.
Designed for easy maintenance
Color resist automatic adjustment:
Visual judgment by paper exit is automatically performed.
Process control technology, which
allows user adjustment.
Item Content Remark
1 LED printhead employed •Employment of the 4bit LED provides
16-gradation expressions for each of YMCK.
•Free from mechanical noises which are produced
from the unit such as an LSU. Printing is started
immediately without waiting for stabilization of the
polygon motor speed.
•Lower power consumption than an LSU
Resolution: 600dpi (Total dots: 7,424
dots)
2 Oil-less fusing system employed •Development of a new wax-free toner
•The wax-free fusing system provides a simplified
structure and improved paper feed capability.
•Notes and remarks can be put on a copy image
similar to normal page.

AR-BC260 CONFIGURATION 2 - 1
[2] CONFIGURATION
1. Product Line and options
A. Line of machines
B. Line of options
Model name Composition
AR-BC260 Copier/Printer/Scanner model
AR-D18N/Paper feed module
(3-stage paper feed desk)
AR-D17N/Paper feed module
(1-stage paper feed desk)
AR-RB1/Duplex bypass/Inverter unit
(Requires Desk.)
AR-D19N/Duplex module + Paper feed
module (2-stage)
(Requires Duplex bypass/Inverter unit
(AR-RB1).)
AR-F13/Saddle finisher
(Requires Duplex bypass/Inverter unit
(AR-RB1).)
AR-LC8/Large capacity tray
(Requires AR-D19N.)
AR-PN1A, AR-PN1B, AR-PN1C, AR-PN1D/
Punch unit
(for saddle stitch finisher (AR-F13))
AR-U11M, AR-U15M/Sharpdesk license kit AR-PK4/PS3 expansion kit AR-FX10/Facsimile expansion kit

AR-BC260 CONFIGURATION 2 - 2
C. Machine configuration list
STD or ❍(Yes) : Included in the set. (Included in the base engine.)
OP : Option
N/A or ✕(No) : No support or no setup
AR-MM9/FAX memory (8MB) AR-FR23U/Data security kit 128/256MB expansion memory
(Local arrangement)
AR-TE3/Exit tray AR-SC2/Staple cartridge
Basic composition Copier/Printer/Scanner Remark
Supply system SRU
AR drum cartridge ×4 ❍
AR toner cartridge ×4OP
Scanner ❍
Printer controller board (Base memory: 128 MB) ❍
HDD ❍
Soft NIC ❍
ICU memory 256MB
Fax-Box OP
JOB SHIFTER ❍
LCC connection module ❍
RSPF ❍
Dehumidifier (Engine) For service kit
Network scanner expansion kit ❍

AR-BC260 CONFIGURATION 2 - 3
D. Combination of options list
STD or ❍(Yes) : Included in the set. (Included in the base engine.)
OP : Option
N/A or ✕(No) : No support or no setup
∗1: The AR-SM5 (256MB) can be used. For the other memories, choose among commercially available ones (table below) and set.
Section Item Copier/Printer/
Scanner Remark
Automatic
document feeder
and scanning
Integrated scanner unit STD
OC ✕
RSPF STD
Trial network scanner function STD
Paper feed
system/Duplex
One-stage tray
(Standard provision of the machine) STD 500 ×1 (80g/m2)
550 ×1 (64g/m2)
Manual paper feed tray
(Standard provision of the machine) STD 250 sheets (80g/m2)
300 sheets (64g/m2)
1-stage paper feed desk (AR-D17N)
OP
500 ×1 (80g/m2)
550 ×1 (64g/m2)
∗
A 2-stage paper feed desk with duplex cannot be
used.
3-stage paper feed desk (AR-D18N)
OP
500 ×3 (80g/m2)
550 ×3 (64g/m2)
∗
A 2-stage paper feed desk with duplex cannot be
used.
2-stage duplex paper feed desk (AR-D19N) OP Requires a duplex bypass/inverter unit. /
3-stage paper feed desk cannot be used.
Reverse bypass module (AR-RB1) OP Requires desk (3-stage/2-stage duplex paper feed
desk)
Large capacity tray (AR-LC8) OP Requires 2-stage duplex paper feed desk
Paper exit system Paper exit tray (AR-TE3) OP
Job shifter STD
Saddle finisher (AR-F13) OP Requires a desk (3-stage/2-stage paper feed desk
with duplex) and a duplex bypass/inverter unit.
Punch unit (AR-PN1A/PN1B/PN1C/PN1D) OP For saddle finisher
Staple cartridge (AR-SC2) OP For saddle finisher
Electrical system Printer controller STD 7410: 400 MHz type
Scanner interface board STD
Installed memory 128MB For printer board
Soft NIC STD
HDD (3.5 inch) STD 40GB
PS3 expansion kit (AR-PK4) OP Requires 512MB memory.
Product Key
128MB expansion memory ∗1 Local arrangement: For ICU or printer controller
256MB expansion memory ∗1 Local arrangement or AR-SM5: For ICU or printer
controller
Network scanner expansion kit (AR-NS2) Bundle Product Key
Requires memory expansion of 256MB or more.
Sharpdesk license kit (AR-U11M/U15M) OP
Various connection cables Not supported. Unavailable as an option (Use a commercially
available part.)
FAX system Fax controller (AR-FX10) OP
Fax memory (8 MB) (AR-MM9) OP
Other Data security kit (AR-FR23U) OP
Manufacture P/N Description
Kingston SHP32X64S133C3-B 256MB, PC133, DIMM
SHP16X64S133C3 128MB, PC133, SODIMM
SHP16X64S133C3-B 128MB, PC133, DIMM
SHP32X64S133C3 256MB, PC133, DIMM
D1664A30 128MB, 168 PIN
D3264A30 256MB, 168 PIN
Memory Experts MXAR2372128B 128MB, PC100 OR PC133, 168 PIN
MXAR2371256 256MB, PC100 OR PC133, 168 PIN
MXAR2371128 128MB, PC100 OR PC133, 168 PIN
MXARSM5 256MB, PC100 OR PC133, 168 PIN
RAM components MIMD1289A63N1621E16E 128MB, 168 PIN PC133
MIMD1289A63N3221H16E 256MB, 168 PIN PC133
IO DATA LP-S100-128M
LP-S100-256M

AR-BC260 CONFIGURATION 2 - 4
2. Block diagram
RSPF unit
Image process section 2 (ICU PWB)
Image process section (MFP PWB)
PCU PWB
AC power unit
PC
LED head
(writing)
section
(Y)
LED head
(writing)
section
(M)
LED head
(writing)
section
(C)
LED head
(writing)
section
(K)
Fusing/paper
exit section
Duplex
bypass/
Inverter
unit
(Option)
Finisher
(Option)
Large capacity
paper feed tray
unit (Option)
Paper feed tray section 1
Duplex section (Option)
Paper feed tray section 1 (Option)
Paper feed tray section 2 (Option)
Paper feed tray section 3 (Option)
Printer
controller
Image scanning (writing) section
(CCD PWB)
Page memory
Photo-
conductor
section
(Y)
Developing
section
(Y)
Photo-
conductor
section
(M)
Developing
section
(M)
Photo-
conductor
section
(C)
Developing
section
(C)
Photo-
conductor
section
(K)
Developing
section
(K)
Transfer section
Operation section
DC power unit
Paper
transport
section
FAX
controller
(Option)
Line

AR-BC260 SPECIFICATIONS 3 - 1
[3] SPECIFICATIONS
1. Basic specifications
A. Base engine
(1) Type
(2) Engine speed
∗The “cpm”(ppm) is copy speed. The speed is measured with
SOPM operation (same document continuously) and with the
offset off.
* 1: Type of envelopes: COM-10, Monarch, DL, C5
* 2: The fastest speed
* 3: Heavy paper 1: 106 to 200g/m2(28 lbs to 54 lbs).
Heavy paper 2 : 201 to 300g/m2(54 lbs to 80 lbs).
(3) Engine composition
(4) Shifter
∗1: When A4/Letter recommended paper is used.
(5) Engine resolution
∗1: Dither matrix allows printing in 1-pixel, 256-gradation (8bit).
∗2: For 4bit mode, an expansion memory of 128MB or more is
required in the printer controller.
Type Desk-top
Color support Full color
Paper size Color B/W
Print Copy Print Copy
A3W (12 x18) 5 ppm 5 cpm 7 ppm 7 cpm
A3, 11 x17, 8K 8 ppm 8 cpm 13 ppm 13 cpm
B4, 8.5 x14, 8.5 x13 10 ppm 10 cpm 15 ppm 15 cpm
8.5 x11,A4 17 ppm 17 cpm 26 ppm 26 cpm
A4R, 8.5 x 11R 12 ppm 12 cpm 19 ppm 19 cpm
B5,16K 17 ppm 17 cpm 26 ppm 26 cpm
B5R, 7.25 x 10.5R,
16KR 12 ppm 12 cpm 19 ppm 19 cpm
A5, 8.5 x 5.5 17 ppm 17 cpm 26 ppm 26 cpm
A6R (Normal paper) 13 ppm 13 cpm 13 ppm 13 cpm
Transparency
(Speed *2)17 ppm 17 cpm 17 ppm 17 cpm
Transparency (Image
quality) 13 ppm 13 cpm 13 ppm 13 cpm
Heavy paper 1 *3
(B5, A4, 8.5 x 11,
16K , A5, 8.5 x 5.5)
13 ppm 13 cpm 13 ppm 13 cpm
Heavy paper 1 *3
(Except Envelope &
above size)
6 ppm 6 cpm 6 ppm 6 cpm
Heavy paper 2 *3(B5,
A4, 8.5 x11, 16K ,
A5, 8.5 x 5.5)
13 ppm 13 cpm 13 ppm 13 cpm
Heavy paper 2 *3
(Except Envelope &
above size)
6 ppm 6 cpm 6 ppm 6 cpm
Envelope *1(all size) 5 ppm 5 cpm 6 ppm 6 cpm
EXTRA size 5 ppm 5 cpm 7 ppm 7 cpm
Photoconductor
kind
OPC (Drum diameter: φ30mm x 4)
Copying method Electrostatic copying system employing the
LED writing head
LED available print
area
301 mm
Developing system Contact, non-magnetic 1-component
development
Charging system Saw teeth scorotron corona charging
Transfer system Transfer belt structure direct transfer
system
Cleaning system Counter blade cleaning system
Fusing system Pressure roller fusing system
Fusing unit life 2 years or 100K
Fusing unit
replacement
Replaceable 30min after turning off the
power
Mode switching
speed (A →B)
B
Normal
paper
Heavy
paper 1
Heavy
paper 2
OHP
A
Normal
paper
–30 sec 40 sec 40 sec
Heavy
paper 1
30 sec –40sec 40 sec
Heavy
paper 2
40 sec 10 sec –50 sec
OHP 45 sec 10 sec 20 sec –
Oil supply Oil-less system
Waste toner
process
Self collection of each toner cartridge
Waste toner box collection for transfer belt
Multi print speed
(at Max.)
B/W: 26 ppm (A4/Letter)
Color: 17 ppm (A4/Letter)
[In the case of manual paper feed]
B/W: 26 ppm (A4/Letter)
Color: 17 ppm (A4/Letter)
Shifter Standard (Default setting: Offset OFF)
Dehumidifier Service kit
Type Shifter
Paper weight 64 to 200g/m2(17 to 54 lbs)
Paper size
(64 to 200g/m2)
Non offset mode
(Simple load)
A3W to A6R,
12" x 18" to 8.5" x 5.5",
8K, 16K, 16KR
Offset mode A3 to A6R,
11" x 17" to 8.5" x 5.5",
8K, 16K, 16KR
Productivity Non offset mode: Color 17 sheets,
B/W 26 sheets
Offset mode: Color 16 sheets,
B/W 24 sheets
Offset width 30mm
Alignment *1Extending FR shift Between
jobs
Non
offset
mode
Must not
fall from
the tray.
——
Offset
mode
Within
50mm
Within
± 10mm
10mm or
more
Resolution Writing: 600dpi x 600dpi
Smoothing None
Gradation When
copying
Color Writing: 1 pixel 16 gradations for
each color (4 bit) *1
E-sort mode:
1 pixel 2 gradations (1bit)
B/W Writing: 1 pixel 2 gradations
(1bit)
When
printing
Color Writing:
1 pixel 2 gradations (1 bit)
16 gradations for each color
(4 bit) *1*2
B/W Writing:
1 pixel 2 gradations (1bit)
16 gradations (4 bit) *1

AR-BC260 SPECIFICATIONS 3 - 2
(6) Warm-up
(7) Jam recovery time
(8) Image chip (Printable area)
∗In A3/11" x 17" full image copy, there is no image chip in A3/
WLT image.
∗When outputting cut position marks, printing can be made in the
range of image chip specification.
∗When using RSPF, however, A3 full image copy cannot be
made.
(9) Printer controller
(10) Power source
(11) Power consumption
(12) Noise/Ozone
(13) External dimensions
(14) Weight
(15) Machine occupying dimensions
B. Paper feed unit
(1) Machine paper feed tray
*1: 1g/m2= 0.265625 lbs (applied to the flowing subjects)
(2) Manual feed tray (Bypass tray)
∗Detection of 8.5" x 14" can be changed to detection of 8.5" x 13"
(216 mm x 330 mm) by the diag setting.
Warm-up time 99sec or less
Pre-heat function Yes
With the left cover and front
cabinet open
About 60 sec Left for 60sec
Normal condition
With the right cover open About 8 sec
Full size Total circumference 4mm ± 2mm
Only when A3 full image is outputted, 6mm or less in
total.
Type Built-in
CPU Power PC 7410-400 MHz
Memory 128MB (std.) max. 640MB
Add. memory slot 2 slot
Font 80 fonts (PCL5-c), 136fonts (PS3: option)
NIC Software NIC is standard
Voltage 100 –127 V
Frequency 50/60 Hz
Power cord Inlet type
•For optional stand (for AC power supply
/ Fax Box)
∗Nighttime mode should be supported.
Max. power consumption 1.5 kW
Sleep mode 80 W or less
Noise Operating B/W 63 dB or less (First)
Color 63 dB or less (First)
Stand-by 55 dB or less
Sleep 40 dB or less
Ozone 0.02 g/m3or less
External dimensions 670 x 676 x 787 mm
(26.4 x 26.6 x 31 inch)
Weight
Copier body: 75.5 kg (166.4 lbs.)
Copier body + photoconductor: 78.5 kg (173.1 lbs.)
Copier body + photoconductor + toner: 85.5 kg (188.5 lbs.)
Machine occupying dimensions:
(With manual feed tray/paper exit tray
extended)
1349 x 676 mm
(53.1 x 26.6 inch)
Paper feed system 1-stage tray
Paper feed size AB series: A3, B4, A4, A4R, B5, A5,
8.5”x 11”, EXTRA
Inch series: 11" x 17", 8.5" x 14",
8.5" x 13", 8.5" x 11", 8.5" x 11"R,
8.5" x 5.5", A4, EXTRA
(EXTRA setting)
AB tab setting section:
A3, B4, A4, A4R, B5, B5R, A5, EXTRA
Inch tab setting section:
11" x 17", 8.5" x 14", 8.5" x 13",
8.5" x 11", 8.5" x 11"R, 8.5" x 5.5",
7.25”x 10.5”R, EXTRA
Paper feed capacity *1550 sheets (64 g/m2(17 lbs.) paper)
500 sheets (80 g/m2(21 lbs.) paper,
recommended paper for color)
Weight of paper
suitable for paper feed
64 to 105 g/m2(17 to 28 lbs)
Paper kind Normal paper (including recommended
paper for color), recycled paper,
printed paper, punched paper, color
paper, letter head
Paper size detection Slide lever detection
Paper size selection User selection
Dehumidifier Service kit
Remaining quantity
detection
Yes (0, 25%, 50%, 75%, Full, 5 steps)
Initial size when
shipping
A3 (11" x 17")
Tray attach/detach Possible
Universal support Universal tray (free size)
Transport reference Center reference
Paper feed capacity 250 sheets (80 g/m2), 300 sheets
(64 g/m2), 100 sheets (Postcard)
Paper size A3W to A6R
Paper weight 64 to 300 g/m2/ 17 to 80 lbs specified
paper for color
Paper kind Normal paper (including recommended
paper for color), OHP1, OHP2. heavy
paper 1 (106 to 200 g/m2(28 to 53 lbs.)),
heavy paper 2 (201 to 300 g/m2(54 to 80
lbs.)), envelope, specified size paper
By type setting should be available.
Paper size detection Inch series: 12" x 18", 11" x 17",
8.5" x 14", 8.5" x 11", 8.5" x 11"R,
7.25" x 10.5"R, 8.5" x 5.5", A3, B4, A4,
B5, A6R
AB series: A3W, A3, B4, A4, A4R, B5,
A5, A6R, 11" x 17", 8.5" x 14",
8.5" x 11", 7.25" x 10.5"R
Manual feed size
setup
Yes (Ignoring automatic setup)
Selected with key operation.

AR-BC260 SPECIFICATIONS 3 - 3
C. Paper exit unit
(1) Face down paper exit tray (Top section)
(2) Face up paper exit tray (sides)
(3) Face down paper exit tray (side)
(With the reverse unit installed)
*1: Recommendable color paper, standard paper, recycled paper,
printed paper, perforated paper, color paper, letterhead
(4) Face up paper exit tray (side)
(With the reverse unit installed)
*1: Recommendable color paper, standard paper, recycled paper,
printed paper, perforated paper, color paper, letterhead
D. Scanner section
(1) Resolution, gradation
(2) Document table
Paper exit position/system Machine top face down paper exit
Paper exit capacity 500 sheets (A4/LT recommended
paper for color)
Paper size A6R (Postcard), 8.5" x 5.5" to A3W
∗A3W: Can not used shifter
Paper weight 64 to 200g/m2(17 to 54 lbs.)
Paper kind Normal paper (including
recommended paper for color),
heavy paper 1 (106 to 200 g/m2
(28 to 54 lbs.))
Remaining quantity
detection
No
Discharged paper full
detection
Yes
Paper exit position/system Machine side face up paper exit
Paper exit capacity 250 sheets (A4/LT recommended
paper for color)
Paper size All sizes which are fed
Paper weight 64 to 300 g/m2(17 to 80 lbs.)
Paper kind All sizes which are fed (except for
OHP sheets)
Remaining quantity
detection
No
Discharged paper full
detection
Yes
Paper exit position/system Machine side face down paper exit
Paper exit capacity 250 sheets (A4/LT recommended
paper for color)
Paper size A3W, A3, B4, A4, A4R, B5, B5R,
A5, 12" x 18", 11" x 17", 8.5" x 14",
8.5" x 13", 8.5" x 11", 8.5" x 11"R,
Executive-R, 8.5" x 5.5", 8K, 16K,
16KR
Paper weight 64 to 200 g/m2(17 to 54 lbs.)
Paper kind Normal paper*1
Remaining quantity
detection
No
Discharged paper full
detection
Yes
Paper exit position/system Machine side face up paper exit
Paper exit capacity 250 sheets (A4/LT recommended
paper for color)
Paper size A3W to A6R, 8K, 16K, 16KR,
12" x 18" to 8.5" x 5.5", DL, C5,
COM-10, Monarch
Paper weight 64 to 300g/m2(17 to 80 lbs.)
Paper kind Normal paper ∗1, OHP, heavy
paper (106 to 300 g/m2(28 to 80
lbs.)), all other paper which is
supported by the machine.
Remaining quantity
detection
No
Discharged paper full
detection
Yes
Scan resolution (dpi) 600 x 600dpi
600 x 300dpi (B/W mode only, used
RSPF and 100% copy ratio)
Scan speed (opm)
(Copy mode)
(600 x 600dpi mode)
Color 8 opm, B/W 21 opm: A4/LT size
(600 x 300dpi mode)
B/W 26 opm: A4/LT size
Scan gradation 256 gradations for each color
2 gradations for scanner B/W mode
only
Exposure lamp Xenon lamp without electrode tube
Output gradation 8bit for each color
1bit for Scanner B/W mode only
Scan range 297 x 432 mm or more (A3/WLT full
image scan)
Document
reference position
Center reference
Detection Yes
Detection size Automatic detection
Inch
series
<INCH-1: Default>
11" x 17", 8.5" x 14", 8.5" x
11", 8.5" x 11"R, 5.5" x 8.5"
<INCH-2>
11" x 17", 8.5" x 13", 8.5" x
11", 8.5" x 11"R, 5.5" x 8.5"
AB
series
<AB-1: Default>
A3, B4, A4, A4R, B5, B5R, A5
<AB-2>
A3, 8.5" x 13" (216 x 330),
A4, A4R, B5, B5R, A5
Manual
doc size
selection
Yes

AR-BC260 SPECIFICATIONS 3 - 4
2. Functional specifications
A. Specifications of copy functions
(1) Copy speed (Continuous copy speed)
ppm (print per minute): print per minute when printing two or more pages of a single document.
cpm (copy per minute): copy per minute when scan multi copying of a single document. When offset function OFF
*1: Max. speed *2: Heavy paper 1: 106 to 200g/m2(28 lbs to 54lbs), heavy paper 2: 201 to 300g/m2(54 lbs to 80lbs)
*3: Kind of envelopes: COM10, Monarch, DL, C5
(2) First copy time
a. To side tray of main unit face up, with APS off and group
mode on
b. To top of main unit face down, with APS off and group mode
on
c. With rotation copying. To side tray of main unit face up, with
A4R original and A4 paper
d. With rotation copying. To top of main unit face down, with
A4R original and A4 paper
Condition: The transfer belt positions are B/W positions.
(3) Job speed
a. For Group mode
General copy condition:
Original size = A4 or (8.5" x 11"), Output to side tray by group
mode, Transfer belt position = B/W position, Paper feeding from
Tray 1, Not using APS, using RSPF, copy ratio: 100%
b. For E-sort mode ON
General copy condition:
Original size = A4 or (8.5" x 11"), Output to side tray by E-sort
mode, Transfer belt position = B/W position, Paper feeding from
Tray 1, Not using APS, using RSPF, copy ratio: 100%
Color / B/W Color B/W
Print/Copy Print Copy Print Copy
Paper size Magnification
ratio
Normal
(100%)
Reduction
(25%)
Normal
(100%)
Enlargement
(400%)
Normal
(100%)
Reduction
(25%)
Normal
(100%)
Enlargement
(400%)
A3W (12"x 18") 5 ppm 5 cpm 5 cpm 5 cpm 7 ppm 7 cpm 7 cpm 7 cpm
A3 (11"x 17") 8 ppm 8 cpm 8 cpm 8 cpm 13 ppm 13 ppm 13 ppm 13 ppm
B4 (8.5"x 14"/ 8.5"x 13") 10 ppm 10 cpm 10 cpm 10 cpm 15 ppm 15 ppm 15 ppm 15 ppm
8.5"x 11" (A4)17 ppm 17 cpm 17 cpm 17 cpm 26 ppm 26 cpm 26 cpm 26 cpm
A4R (8.5"x 11"R) 12 ppm 12 ppm 12 ppm 12 ppm 19 ppm 19 ppm 19 ppm 19 ppm
B5 (16K) 17 ppm 17 cpm 17 cpm 17 cpm 26 ppm 26 cpm 26 cpm 26 cpm
B5R (7.25"x 10.5"R, 16KR) 12 ppm 12 ppm 12 ppm 12 ppm 19 ppm 19 ppm 19 ppm 19 ppm
A5 (8.5"x 5.5") 17 ppm 17 cpm 17 cpm 17 cpm 26 ppm 26 cpm 26 cpm 26 cpm
A6R (Normal paper) 13 ppm 13 cpm 13 cpm 13 cpm 13 ppm 13 ppm 13 ppm 13 ppm
OHP (Speed *1) 17ppm 17 cpm 17 cpm 17 cpm 17 ppm 17 cpm 17 cpm 17 cpm
OHP (Image quality) 13 ppm 13 cpm 13 cpm 13 cpm 13 ppm 13 cpm 13 cpm 13 cpm
Heavy paper 1 *2(B5, A4,
8.5" x 11", A5, 5.5" x 5.5")
13ppm 13 cpm 13 cpm 13 cpm 13 ppm 13 cpm 13 cpm 13 cpm
Heavy paper 1 *2(Envelope*3and
other sizes than the above)
6 ppm 6 cpm 6 cpm 6 cpm 6 ppm 6 cpm 6 cpm 6 cpm
Heavy paper 2 *2(B5, A4, 8.5" x
11", A5, 8.5" x 5.5")
13ppm 13 cpm 13 cpm 13 cpm 13 ppm 13 cpm 13 cpm 13 cpm
Heavy paper 2 *2 (Envelope*3 and
other sizes than the above)
6 ppm 6 cpm 6 cpm 6 cpm 6 ppm 6 cpm 6 cpm 6 cpm
Envelope *3 (Allkinds) 5ppm 5ppm 5ppm 5ppm 6ppm 6cpm 6cpm 6cpm
Special size 5 ppm 5 ppm 5 ppm 5 ppm 7 ppm 7 cpm 7 cpm 7 cpm
Platen/ RSPF B/W Color
Platen Within 8.0 sec. (A4/LT) Within 11.7 sec. (A4/LT)
RSPF Within 10.5 sec. (A4/LT) Within 14.0 sec. (A4/LT)
Platen/ RSPF B/W Color
Platen Within 10.2 sec. (A4/LT) Within 15.0 sec. (A4/LT)
RSPF Within 13.0 sec. (A4/LT) Within 17.0 sec. (A4/LT)
Platen/ RSPF B/W Color
Platen Within 12.0 sec. (A4/LT) Within 17.0 sec. (A4/LT)
RSPF Within 14.0 sec. (A4/LT) Within 19.0 sec. (A4/LT)
Platen/ RSPF B/W Color
Platens Within 14.5 sec. (A4/LT) Within 19.5 sec (A4/LT)
RSPF Within 16.0 sec. (A4/LT) Within 22.0 sec. (A4/LT)
Mode
B/W (1-bit) Color Condition by mode
600 x
600dpi
600 x
300dpi
1-bitor
4-bit
600 x
600dpi 1st copy Config
S to S
(10pages
X 1set)
20.5
cpm
26.0
cpm 4-bit 12.0 cpm Exclusive
RSPF+bypass
module with
inverter unit
S to D
(10pages
X 5sets)
20.0
cpm
20.0
cpm 4-bit 14.0 cpm
Inclusive
RSPF+Paper deck
(2trays +ADU)
+bypass module
with inverter unit
+512MB memory
D to D
(5pages
X 5sets)
20.0
cpm
20.0
cpm 4-bit 14.0 cpm
Mode
B/W (1-bit) Color Condition by mode
600 x
600dpi
600 x
300dpi
1-bitor
4-bit
600 x
600dpi 1st copy Config
S to S
(10pages
X 1set)
20.0
cpm
25.5
cpm 1-bit 12.0 cpm Exclusive
RSPF+bypass
module with
inverter unit
S to D
(10pages
X 5sets)
20.0
cpm
20.0
cpm 1-bit 13.5 cpm
Inclusive
RSPF+Paper deck
(2trays +ADU)
+bypass module
with inverter unit
+512MB memory
D to D
(5pages
X 5sets)
18.0
cpm
19.0
cpm 1-bit 13.0 cpm

AR-BC260 SPECIFICATIONS 3 - 5
(4) Continuous copy
(5) Resolution
(6) Copy document
(7) Copy magnification ratio
(8) Density, copy image process
(9) Copy functions
Multi max. number 999 sheets
(Adjustable with key operator pogram)
Scan resolution 600 x 600 dpi
600 x 300dpi (B/W copy only, used RSPF
and 100%copy ratio)
Writing resolution 600 x 600 dpi
Document size Max. A3 (11”x 17”)
Document kind Sheet/book document
Copy magnification
ratio
AB series: 25%, 50%, 70%, 81%,
86%, 100%, 115%, 122%, 141%,
200%, 400%
Inch series: 25%, 50%, 64%, 77%,
100%, 121%, 129%, 200%, 400%
(400% only in OC mode)
Custom magnification
ratio registration
AB series/Inch series: 4 keys (2E/2R)
Zoom 50 to 200% (increment of 1% for 50 to
200%)
Independent zoom Yes (OC: 25, 400%, 50 to 200%,
RSPF: 50 to 200%, increment of 1%)
Exposure
mode
Display Color
(Hexadecimal)
B/W (binary)
Auto Text/Printed Photo
Default ME3
Pre-scan: No
Text auto: AE
Pre-scan: No
Text Text
Text/Printed
Photo
Text/Printed Photo
Text
/Photograph
Text/Photograph
Printed Photo Printed Photo
Photograph Photograph
Map Map
Copy document Copy document (Effective for Text, Text/
Printed, Printed)
Color
enhancement
Yes (Effective for Text, Text/Printed, Text/Photograph,
Printed, Photograph, Map)
Manual steps 9 steps
Smoothing
process
No
Toner save
mode
Yes (for B/W)
Functions APS Yes
AMS Yes
ACS (Auto Color Selection) No
Paper type select Yes
Free size input Document: Yes
Paper: Yes
Coy Protection Technology
(CPT)
Yes
Auto tray switching Yes
Rotation copy Yes (A4/8.5 x 11/B5/
16K paper size only)
Rotation sort No
Electronic sort (E-RDH) Yes
Copy reservation No
Program call/registration Yes (Max. 10 items)
Proof copy No
Pre-heat Yes (Conditions are set
by the key operation.)
Auto power shut off Yes (Conditions are set
by the key operation.)
Department management Yes (200 departments)
Key operator program Yes
Communication support
(RIC)
Yes
Process control Yes
Card counter support No
Coin vendor support Yes
Binding margin Yes
Edge erase/Center erase Yes
1 set 2 copy Yes (OC mode only)
Cover insertion Yes
OHP insert paper Yes (White paper
insertion only)
Insert paper insertion
(Index)
No
Centering Yes
Multi shot (N in 1) Yes (Ruled line ON/
OFF allowed)
Special
functions
Center binding Yes
Duplex copy direction
switch
Option
∗Requires Duplex
desk, Duplex pass/
Inverter.
Negative/Positive
conversion
No
B/W inversion Yes (B/W only)
Photo repeat Yes (2/4/8/12/16/24)
10 is for visiting cards.
RGB adjustment Yes
Color balance Yes
Color Gamma adjustment Yes (OC only)
Brightness adjustment Yes
Contrast adjustment No
Sharpness adjustment Yes
Mirror image Yes
Single color 6 colors (R, G, B, C, M,
Y)
Enlargement continuous
copy
Yes (OC only)
Background erase Yes
A3 wide copy Yes (OC only)
Auto color calibration Yes
Auto registration Yes

AR-BC260 SPECIFICATIONS 3 - 6
(10) Memory limitation matrix
B/W (Electronic sort): Equivalent to "TEST SHEET B." SOPM: Scan Once Print (Copy) Many
Color (Electronic sort): [JBIG], [A3: 2 sheets], *1: Equal to “What’s color?”, *2: Equal to “Fruits- Map”, *3: Equal to “Photo chart”
Note: 1) Interrupt copy is available in Electronic sort mode, only 1 set.
(Duplex copy, staple, Multi shot (N in 1) and Multi-enlargement are not available.)
2) Color E-sort as Interrupt copy is not available.
B. Scanner functon
The scanner function is enabled by canceling the product key.
This function requires installation of an expansion memory of
256MB and a scanner expansion board.
(1) PUSH SCAN
PUSH SCAN is used to send scan data to PC or a file server by
the operation on the machine operation panel.
PUSH SCAN has the following three modes:
•SCAN TO E-MAIL (SMTP)
Scan data area attached to an E-mail.
•SCAN TO FILE SERVER (FTP)
Scan data are sent to a file server by FTP.
The URL can be e-mailed simultaneously.
•SCAN TO DESKTOP (FTP)
Scan data are sent to the desktop user. (Sharpdesk and the net-
work scanner tool are required.)
a. Operation flow (PUSH SCAN)
1. Push [IMAGE SEND] button on the operation panel to switch
to the main menu of the image send mode.
2. Press [DESTINATION LIST] or [E-MAIL ADDRESS] button to
set a destination. (The local address book cannot be
retrieved.)
3. According to the necessity, set the sender with [SENDER
LIST] button.
4. According to necessity, select the scanning conditions with
[DENSITY], [IMAGE QUALITY], [FORMAT], AND [DOCU-
MENT] buttons.
5. Press the color start key or the black-and-white start key to
start scanning. When the color start key is pressed, scanning
is made in color. When the black-and-white start key is
pressed, scanning is made in black and white.
Engine operates according to the setting made, such as: LED
of the color start key is turned on or LED of mono start key is
turned on.
Copier specifications
ICU PWB
Combination Standard Expansion 1 Expansion 2
Standard (Slot 1) 256MB 256MB 256MB
Expansion memory (Slot 2) —128MB 256MB
Total memory capacity 256MB 384MB 512MB
Mode Electronic
sort Document size Upper limit of document scan quantity (number of surfaces)
Copy Single Color
(4 bit)
No to A4 (8.5" x 11") SOPM SOPM SOPM
B4, A3
(8.5" x 14", 11" x 17")
SOPM SOPM SOPM
A3W (12" x 18") SOPM SOPM SOPM
Color
(1 bit)
Yes to A4 (8.5" x 11") 100 surfaces*1100 surfaces*1180 surfaces*1
37 surfaces*237 surfaces*264 surfaces*2
21 surfaces*321 surfaces*337 surfaces*3
B4, A3
(8.5" x 14", 11" x 17")
50 surfaces*150 surfaces*190 surfaces*1
18 surfaces*218 surfaces*232 surfaces*2
10 surfaces*310 surfaces*318 surfaces*3
A3W (12" x 18") 41 surfaces*141 surfaces*174 surfaces*1
15 surfaces*215 surfaces*226 surfaces*2
8 surfaces*38 surfaces*315 surfaces*3
B/W Yes to A4 (8.5" x 11") 400 surfaces 400 surfaces 680 surfaces
B4, A3
(8.5" x 14", 11" x 17")
200 surfaces 200 surfaces 340 surfaces
A3W (12" x 18") 165 surfaces 165 surfaces 280 surfaces
Copy Duplex Color
(4 bit)
No to A4 (8.5" x 11") SOPM SOPM SOPM
B4, A3
(8.5" x 14", 11" x 17")
No SOPM SOPM
A3W (12" x 18") No paper pass allowed
Color
(1 bit)
Yes to A4 (8.5" x 11") 100 surfaces*1100 surfaces*1180 surfaces*1
37 surfaces*237 surfaces*264 surfaces*2
21 surfaces*321 surfaces*337 surfaces*3
B4, A3
(8.5" x 14", 11" x 17")
50 surfaces*150 surfaces*190 surfaces*1
18 surfaces*218 surfaces*232 surfaces*2
10 surfaces*310 surfaces*318 surfaces*3
A3W (12" x 18") No paper pass allowed
B/W Yes to A4 (8.5" x 11") 400 surfaces 400 surfaces 680 surfaces
B4, A3
(8.5" x 14", 11" x 17")
200 surfaces 200 surfaces 340 surfaces
A3W (12" x 18") No paper pass allowed

AR-BC260 SPECIFICATIONS 3 - 7
b. Basic operations (PUSH SCAN)
Network protocol TCP/IP, SMTP, FTP, (HTTP)
Trial mode required Supported by the service diag.
The upper limit is 500 scans (surfaces). Without canceling the product key, scanning functions are enabled.
500 counts in total of color and black-and-white scans.
There is no counter for trial. Resolution level: [lowest] or [lower] key only.
Destination registration 500 items of scan to E-mail from Embedded Web Server + group, and 100itmes of Scan to FTP + Desktop
(Max. 600 items can be registered.)
Scan to E-mail and group can be registered from the operation panel.
A destination name can be set with max. 18 characters in two bytes (or 36 characters in one byte).
An E-mail address can beg set with max. 50 characters in one byte.
Address book The static address book stored in MFP is supported.
Destination select Selected from the operation panel.
Selection of two or more destinations is allowed. (Only Scan to E-mail)
Sending to temporary users can be made.
CC: / BCC: Send enable
Sender select Select from the list of senders (20) on the operation panel.
If it is not set, the default which is set by Web is used.
Setting can be made from the key operator program.
Image setup Image quality setup Color (RGB, each 8bit), Monochrome binary (1bit)
Binary system Error diffusion
Text/photo area separation Automatic
Moire reduction mode Yes
Color enhancement mode N/A
Density Automatic (Monochrome only. For color, same as density 3 manual.)
Manual (9 steps: 1 to 5, 0.5 increment)
Default: 3
Resolution Color Monochrome
Low 2 100 dpi x 100 dpi 150 dpi x 150 dpi
Low 1 150 dpi x 150 dpi 200 dpi x 200 dpi (Default)
Normal 200 dpi x 200 dpi 300 dpi x 300 dpi
High 1 300 dpi x 300 dpi 400 dpi x 400 dpi
High 2 600 dpi x 600 dpi 600 dpi x 600 dpi
The above resolutions are displayed on the panel. There is no optional setting of
resolution.
Document Document arrangement Single surface document
Duplex document (side bind)
Duplex document (top bind)
Image rotation 0°
90°(A document is rotated 90 degrees to be set. Used mainly for portrait image
scan of Legal, B4, A3. etc.)
Note: 600 x 600dpi A3 size full color scan: 90-degree image rotate every time.
Document detection size Automatic detection (The automatic detection allowable size can be set by the
key operation.)
Manual setup (Automatic detection cancel: Fixed sizes)
Manual setup (Automatic detection cancel: Other than fixed sizes)
AB series: mm setting, inch series: inch setting
Document type/ Image
quality type
Text
Text/Printed Photo
Text/Photograph
Printed Photo ∗
Photograph ∗
Map ∗
(The default: Text mode / Automatic)
∗: Only in manual density adjustment

AR-BC260 SPECIFICATIONS 3 - 8
(2) Scanner function memory restriction matrix
∗: Expansion memory must be installed to both of the Copier ICU and the Printer board.
File format B/W (1bit) TIFF-Non compression (Multi page allowed)
TIFF-G3-1dim (Multi page allowed)
TIFF-G4 (Multi page allowed)
PDF-Non compression (Multi page allowed)
PDF-G3-1dim (Multi page allowed)
PDF-G4 (Multi page allowed)
Color (RGB x 8bits) PDF High compression (Multi page allowed)
PDF Medium compression (Multi page allowed)
PDF Low compression (Multi page allowed)
JPEG High compression (Multi page inhibited)
JPEG Medium compression (Multi page inhibited)
JPEG Low compression (Multi page inhibited)
Multi page inhibited: Means images on two or more pages cannot be sent as one
file. They can sent or saved as two or more attached files.
Filed by each page ON / OFF
(In JPEG, fixed to ON.)
Process when the specified value is exceeded The specified size can be set with the key operator program. When the size
exceeds the specified level, scan is cancelled.
OC multi scan Documents of two or more pages can be set as one file from the platen. (Except
for JPEG)
Job history The job history is not recorded.
Utility Sharpdesk V3.0 or later
LDAP Yes
JOB restriction The scanner mode is disabled during printing. After completion of a print job, it is
enabled. (Print controller restriction)
User Authentication Yes
POP before SMTP Yes
Address Book Non Anonymous for NST Yes
Network scan
specifications
ICU PWB
Combination Standard Expansion-1 Expansion-2
Standard (Slot 1) 256 MB 256 MB 256 MB
Expansion memory (Slot 2) —128 MB 256 MB
Total memory capacity 256 MB 384 MB 512 MB
Printer
controller
PWB
Combination Standard Expansion-1 Expansion-2 Expansion-3 Expansion-4
Standard (Onboard) 128 MB 128 MB 128 MB 128 MB 128 MB
Expansion memory (Slot 1) —128 MB 256 MB 256MB 256 MB
Expansion memory (Slot 2) —— — 128MB 256 MB
Total memory capacity 128 MB 256 MB 384 MB 512 MB 640 MB
PUSH scan
Trial
mode
Color ❍
150dpi or less
Monochrome ❍
200dpi or less
Normal
mode
(Option)
Color ✕✕ ❍
300dpi or less
❍(∗)
600dpi or less
Monochrome ✕✕ ❍
600dpi or less

AR-BC260 SPECIFICATIONS 3 - 9
C. Reversing single pass feeder 3. Environment conditions
A. Operating environment conditions
B. Transit environment conditions
C. Supply storage environment conditions
D. Standard temperature and humidity
Type RSPF (Reversing single pass feeder)
Document set
direction
Face up reference
Document
reference
position
Center reference
Document paper
feed reference
Upper take-up reference (1 to N paper feed
reference)
Document
transport system
Sheet through system
Kinds of out-of-
specification
documents
OHP, perforated documents, photograph,
catalogue
Document load
capacity
40 sheets (Thickness 4mm or less.
For 90g/m2, 30 sheets can be set.)
Document
detection Yes/No
Yes (Size detection on the document tray,
traveling detection)
Detection size AB-1/
AB-3
A3, B4, A4, A4R, B5, B5R, A5
AB-2 A3, 216 x 330, A4, A4R, B5, B5R,
A5
Inch-1 11" x 17", 8.5" x 14", 8.5" x 11",
8.5" x 11"R, 8.5" x 5.5"
Inch-2 11" x 17", 8.5" x 13", 8.5" x 11",
8.5" x 11"R, 8.5" x 5.5"
Selection between 8.5" x 13" and 8.5" x 14"
can be made by the user setting.
Document
inversion
Yes (However, 8.5" x 5.5" is inhibited.)
Document weight 56 to 90g/m2(15 to 24 lbs.)
Stream feeding
mode
Yes (Standby 5 sec)
Mixed-load
documents
Mixed-load paper feed: Inhibited
Random paper feed: Inhibited
Document tray
guide display
A3/A4, 11, B4/B5, 8.5, A4R/A5, B5R, A5R,
5.5
Power supply From main unit (26.4 W)
Dimensions (W x D x H) 583 x 435 x 133 mm
Weight Approx. 5.4 kg
Temperature 20 to 25°C (68 to 77°F)
Humidity 65 ±5%
˚ ˚
˚
˚
Humidity
RH
Temperature
˚ ˚
˚
˚
Humidity
RH
Temperature
–5˚ ˚
Temperature
Humidity
RH

AR-BC260 CONSUMABLE PARTS 4 - 1
[4] CONSUMABLE PARTS
1. Supply system table
A. North America/Latin America
2. Consumables (kit, unit)
*1: Replace at 100K or within 2 years
No. Item Model Name Content Life Commonality with
other host machines Remarks
1 Toner Cartridge
(Cyan)
AR-C26TCU Toner Cartridge (Cyan) with IC Chip
(Toner ; Net 315g)
x 1 11k Common
(AR-C260M/P/J)
* Life : A4 size
at Area
Coverage 5%
2 Toner Cartridge
(Magenta)
AR-C26TMU Toner Cartridge (Magenta) with IC Chip
(Toner ; Net 315g)
x 1 11k Common
(AR-C260M/P/J)
* Life : A4 size
at Area
Coverage 5%
3 Toner Cartridge
(Yellow)
AR-C26TYU Toner Cartridge (Yellow) with IC Chip
(Toner ; Net 315g)
x 1 11k Common
(AR-C260M/P/J)
* Life : A4 size
at Area
Coverage 5%
4 Toner Cartridge
(Black)
AR-C26TBU Toner Cartridge (Black) with IC Chip
(Toner ; Net 525g)
x 1 16.7k Common
(AR-C260M/P/J)
* Life : A4 size
at Area
Coverage 6%
5 Drum Cartridge AR-C26DU Drum Cartridge
(Drum/Unit Parts included)
x 1 50k Common
(AR-C260M/P/J)
Color identification seal (C/M/Y/Bk) x 1 each
6 Drum AR-C26DR OPC Drum x 1 50k Common
(AR-C260M/P/J)
7 Main Charger Kit AR-C26MK Charger Unit x 1 50k Common
(AR-C260M/P/J)
Cleaning Blade x 1
Toner Receiving Seal x 1
Part name Model name Content Life
1 Upper heat roller kit AR-C26UH Upper heat roller x 1 100K *1
Heat roller 60T gear x 1
Upper heat roller bearing x 2
Thermistor x 1
Upper heat roller stopper x 2
2 Lower heat roller kit AR-C26LH Lower heat roller x 1 100K *1
Lower heat roller bearing x 2
Thermistor x 1
Lower heat roller stopper x 2
Fusing separation pawl lower x 2
3 Transfer belt kit AR-C26TT Transfer belt x 1 100K *1
4 Transfer roller kit AR-C26TX Transfer roller x 4 100K
5 Transfer waste toner tank unit AR-C26HB Transfer waste toner tank unit x 1 100K
6 Filter kit AR-C26FL Ozone filter A x 1 50K
Ozone filter B x 1
7 Saddle staple cartridge AR-SC2 —
5 Fusing unit AR-C26FU (230V heater lamp)
AR-C26FU1 (120V heater lamp)
AR-C26FU2 (100V heater lamp)
Fusing unit for servicing
(including upper/lower heater lamps)
*1
6 Transfer belt unit AR-C26TU Transfer unit for servicing 100K *1

AR-BC260 CONSUMABLE PARTS 4 - 2
3. Photoconductor cartridge, toner cartridge
A. Lot number identification and the term of validity
(1) Photoconductor
The term of validity: 36 months from the production day (month).
(2) Photoconductor cartridge
The term of validity: 36 months from the production day (month).
(3) Toner cartridge
The term of validity: 24 months from the production day (month).
(1) Alphabet
Indicates the model support code.
(2) Figure
Indicates the end digit of the packing year.
(3) Figure or X, Y, Z
Indicates the packing month. (X= October, Y= November,
Z= December)
(4) (5) Figure
Indicates the packing day.
(6) Alphabet
Indicates the production division.
(1) Figure
Version No.
(2) Figure
The end digit of the year.
(3) Alphabet
Production code (B for SOCC)
(4) Alphabet
Destination code
(5) (6) Figure
Production day
(7) Figure or X, Y, Z
Indicates the production month. (X= October, Y= November,
Z= December)
(1) Alphabet or figure
Unit code
(2) Alphabet
Destination code
(3) Alphabet
Skating
(4) Alphabet
Production site code
(5) Figure
Serial number (5 digits)
(6) Figure
Production year, month, day (6 digits)
(7) Alphabet
Version No. (A ~ sequentially revised)
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6)
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7)
(1)
(4) (5) (6) (7)
(2) (3)

AR-BC260 UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION 5 - 1
[5] UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION
1. Installing (use) conditions
Before installing the machine, check that the following installing
(use) conditions are satisfied.
If the installing (use) conditions are not satisfied, the machine may
not display full performances, resulting in troubles. It may also
cause safety problems. Therefore, be sure to arrange the installing
(use) conditions before setting up the machine.
A. Bringing space
For installation of a large size machine, be sure to check that the
door size is great enough before bringing in.
B. Installing space
The following space must be provided around the machine in
order to assure machine performances and proper operations.
If any option is installed, provide the additional space for installing
it.
Especially the space at the rear of the machine must be provided
sufficiently. If not, the machine cannot exhibit functions against
heat and dust, causing some troubles.
C. Power source
(Capacity, voltage, frequency, safety, plug)
If the power specifications are not satisfied, the machine cannot
exhibit full performances and may cause safety trouble.
Strictly observe the following specifications.
(1) Power capacity
Check that the following power capacity is satisfied. If not, addi-
tionally provide a power source.
Current capacity
100V: 15A or more
200V: 10A or more
(2) Power voltage
Measure the voltage during copying to check that the voltage is in
the range of the specified voltage ±10%.
If the voltage is outside the specified range, use thicker lead wires
to reduce impedance.
(An electrical work is required.)
Use of a step-up transformer is also available. In this case, the
capacity must be great enough for the max. power consumption of
the machine.
(3) Power frequency, waveform
The frequency must be within the range of the specified frequency
±2%. If power waveform is deformed, a trouble may occur.
(4) Safety
Be sure to properly ground the machine.
(5) Power plug
Check the form of the power plug. If the shape does not match, do
not use it.
D. Floor strength and level
This machine is considerably heavy and becomes heavier with an
option installed.
The floor must be strong enough for assuring safety.
If not, color shift or image distortion may occur.
E. Direct rays of the sun, dust, temperature,
humidity, gasses, chemicals, vibration
(1) Temperature and humidity
This machine is designed to perform properly under the specified
temperature and humidity. If the temperature and humidity
exceeds the specified range, the machine may not operate prop-
erly and or cause equipment failure.
Especially when the humidity is too high, paper absorbs humidity
to cause a paper jam or dirty copy.
(Do not install the machine near a stove, a humidifier, or an air
conditioner.)
Do not install the machine near a heater, a cooler, or a humidifier.
Dew may be formed inside the machine to cause a trouble. Use
enough care for ventilation.
No. Content
1 Bringing space
2 Installing space
3 Power source (Capacity, fluctuation, safety)
4 Floor strength
5 Direct rays of the sun, dust, temperature, humidity,
gases, chemicals
80 cm
(31.5")
30cm
(11.8")
60cm
(23.6")
60cm
(23.6")
Humidity (RH)
80%
60%
20%
15˚C30˚C35˚C
Temperature