Sharp AR-C150 User manual

CODE: 00ZARC250/F2E
DIGITAL FULL
COLOR COPIER
AR-C150
MODEL AR-C250
This document has been published to be used
for after sales service only.
The contents are subject to change without notice.
Parts marked with “ ” are important for maintaining the safety of the set. Be sure to replace these parts with specified
ones for maintaining the safety and performance of the set.
[ 1 ] CONFIGURATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
[ 2 ] SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
[ 3 ] CONSUMABLE PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
[ 6 ] MACHINE OPERATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
[ 7 ] SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
[ 8 ] SIMULATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
[ 9 ] USER PROGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1
[10] SELF DIAG MESSAGE AND TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . 10-1
[11] MAINTENANCE AND DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . 11-1
[12] BLOCK DIAGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1
[13] ACTUAL WIRING CHART . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-1
[14] OTHERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-1
This Service Manual describes only the different points from the
AR-C150. For servicing of the AR-C250, therefore, use this Service
Manual together with that of the AR-C150.
CONTENTS

ForEurope:
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
LASER KLASSE 1
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For North America:
SAFETYPRECAUTIONS
This Digital Copier is rated Class 1 and complies with 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11 of the CDRH standards.
This means that the copier does not produce hazardous laser radiation. For your safety, observe the
precautionsbelow.
●
Do not remove the cabinet, operation panel or any other covers.
●
The copier’s exterior covers contain several safety interlock switches. Do not bypass any safety interlock by
inserting wedges or other items into switch slots.
CAUTION
VORSICHT
ADVARSEL
ADVERSEL
VARNING
VARO!
INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCKS DEFEATED.
AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM.
Laserstrahl
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LASERSÄTEILYLLE. ÄLÄ KATSO SÄTEESEEN.
CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT
LASER KLASSE 1
Caution
This product contains a low power laser device. To ensure
continued safety do not remove any cover or attempt to
gain access to the inside of the product. Refer all
servicing to qualified personnel.
Cautions on laser
+10 nm
Wave length 785 nm -15 nm
Pulse times North America: (4.374 µs ±4.4 ns)/7 mm
Europe: (5.732 µs ±5.7 ns)/7 mm
Outputpower 0.25 - 0.45 mW
(Caution on power source)
Before servicing, be sure to disconnect the power plug from the power outlet.

CONTENTS
[ 1 ] CONFIGURATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Complete
1. Main unit and option lineup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
2. Block diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
[ 2 ] SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Complete
1. Basic specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
2. Operating specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
A. Common operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
B. Copy mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
3. Engine specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
A. Operation (display/operation) section . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
B. Paper feeding, paper conveyance,
and discharge section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
C. Scanner section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
D. Scanner section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
E. Image processing section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
F. Fuser section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
G. Drive section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
H. Engine controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
I. Image processing controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
J. Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
K. Power source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
4. Safety and environmental protection standards . . . . . . . 2-10
A. Safety standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
B. Environmental standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
5. Ambient conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
A. Space required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
B. Operating ambient conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
C. Ambient storage conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
D. Ambient conditions for transporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
E. Standard temperature and humidity . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
[ 3 ] CONSUMABLE PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Complete
1. Consumable parts list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
2. Photoconductor, developer, toner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
A. Serial number identification, effective life . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
3. Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
4. Environmental conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
[ 6 ] MACHINE OPERATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Complete
1. Operation mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
2. Operation menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
3. Pre-heat mode and sleep mode operations . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
A. Operation timing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
B. Pre-heat mode and sleep mode operations . . . . . . . . 6-5
4. Consumable parts life and machine operation . . . . . . . . . 6-8
[ 7 ] SETTING AND ADJUSTMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Complete
1. List of setup items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
SET M1 Auto color balance adjustment target setup . . . 7-1
SET M2 Auto color balance adjustment target selection . 7-1
SET M3 User auto color calibration (Copy color balance,
auto density adjustment) enable setup . . . . . . . 7-2
SET M4 Fusing capability setting with heavy paper
(AR-C250) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
2. List of adjustment items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
ADJ M1 DV doctor gap adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
ADJ M2 DV roller main pole position adjustment . . . . . . 7-4
ADJ M3 Toner concentration control reference level
setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4
ADJ M4 High voltage adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5
ADJ M5 Paper skew adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6
ADJ M6 Image density sensor adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6
ADJ M7 Image skew adjustment (Scanner (Writing)
unit) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7
ADJ M8 Photoconductor phase adjustment . . . . . . . . . . 7-9
ADJ M9A Image resist adjustment (Auto adjustment)
(AR-C250) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-11
ADJ M9 Main scanning direction copy magnification
ratio adjustment (Manual adjustment)
(Scanner (Writing) unit)
Main scanning direction image registration
adjustment (Manual adjustment)
(Scanner (Writing) unit) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-13
ADJ M10 Sub scanning direction color image resist
adjustment (Manual adjustment)
(Scanner (Writing) unit) (Color) . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-15
ADJ M11 Image distortion adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-19
ADJ M12 Image focus (main scanning direction copy
magnification ratio) adjustment (CCD position
adjustment) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-21
ADJ M13 Sub scanning direction copy magnification ratio
adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-22
ADJ M14 Image position adjustment (Main scanning
direction) (Print engine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-22
ADJ M15 Image position adjustment (Main scanning
direction) (Scanner (Writing)) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-23
ADJ M16 "Image position, image loss, void area
adjustment" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-23
ADJ M17 Image quality adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-25
ADJ M18 Document size sensor adjustment . . . . . . . . . 7-32
ADJ M19 Waste toner full detection level adjustment . . . 7-32
ADJ M20 Touch panel coordinates setting . . . . . . . . . . . 7-32
ADJ M21 Transfer belt level adjustment
(Transfer belt traveling adjustment) . . . . . . . . . 7-33
ADJ M22 Fusing pressure adjustment
(Except for the AR-C250) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-33
ADJ M23 Power voltage adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-33
ADJ M24 Manual paper feed size detection level
adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-34
ADJ M25 OHP sensor adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-34
[ 8 ] SIMULATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Complete
1. Outline and purpose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
2. Code system simulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
A. Operating procedures and operations . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
B. Simulation list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3
C. Details of simulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-11
[ 9 ] USER PROGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Complete
A. Outline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1
B. Key operator program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1
C. Key operator program list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1
[10] SELF DIAG MESSAGE AND TROUBLESHOOTING
5. List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1
6. Details (A0-0, E7-11, F1-0, F1-2, F1-10, F1-11,
F1-15, F1-19, F1-20, F2-45, F2-54, F2-55, F2-56,
F2-57, F2-58, U2-30) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-5
[11] MAINTENANCE AND DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY
1. Necessary procedure for maintenance and servicing . . 11-1
2. List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-2
3. Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-3
S07 Fusing/paper exit section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-3
[12] BLOCK DIAGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Complete
1. Overall block diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1
[13] ACTUAL WIRING CHART
[14] OTHERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Complete
[Flash ROM Version Up] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-1
[List (Adjustment/setup values, Necessary exclusive tool)] . 14-8
∗The sections marked with “ Complete ” describe all the contents of the AR-C150/C250.
The other sections describe only the different points from the AR-C150.

[Contents of this Service Manual]
This Service manual is made in the following principles. They must be fully understood to utilize this Service Manual.
1) Different items from the AR-C100/C150 and unique items of the AR-C250
2) Corrections of erroneous descriptions in the AR-C100/C150 Service Manual.
3) The contents modified in the AR-C100/C150
Note
1) Contents which are not described in this Service Manual are described in the AR-C100/C150 Service Manual. Please refer to it.
2) The descriptions in this Service Manual are the latest ones. For the same items with this Service Manual, do not refer to the AR-C100/C150
Service Manual.
Therefore, the combined use of the AR-C100/C150 Service manual and the AR-C250 Service Manual is required for servicing of the
AR-C100/C150 as well as the AR-C250.
[Differences between the AR-C100/C150 and the AR-C250]
(The major differences between the AR-C100/C150 and the AR-C250 are as follows.)
Section/Function Differences NOTE
Specifications/Function Copy mode Copy mode added (AR-C250) The AR-C250 has a greter number of copy
modes than the AR-C100/C150. Especially the
copy docu,ment copy mode is added to the
AR-C250.
Copy speed Increased copy speed in the color
copy mode (AR-C250) Increased speed only in the color copy mode.
Fusing section Improvement in fusing
capability The heat roller size differs. (The AR-C250 heat roller size is greater.)
Along with this, other parts such as
the frame differ.
The fusing temperature differs.
CCD PWB unit The CCD and the CCD
PWB are different. Picture quality improved (AR-C250)
ICU MAIN PWB unit Page memory capacity 128MB(AR-C100/C150)
256MB(AR-C250) The capacity is increased to increase the copy speed. (One scan multi print function in the color
copy mode available)
ICU image PWB unit Image process Picture quality improved (AR-C250) Changes only in the software, and no change in
the circuit diagram.
PCU MAIN PWB The PCU MAIN PWB, formerly divided into two,
is integrated into one. (Compatible with that for
the AR-C150)
PCU SUB PWB Change in the communication driver (Compatible
with that for the AR-C100/C150)
Copy lamp Light quantity Light quantity increased (for the new
CCD) (AR-C250)
Operation unit Color/Monochrome display Color LCD(AR-C250)/Monochrome
display (AR-C150) Because of color display, the LCD unit and the operation control PWB are different between the
AR-C250 and the AR-C100/C150.
Main charger unit Parts addition Common to all models
Consumable parts Toner Color toner quantity increased Model name changed/Compatible, common to all
models (except for Japan models)
New black toner Color toner is common to all the models.
Option Option addded/Finisher
(AR-FN4) Installation allowed only in the AR-C250./The sort function is enabled only in the printer mode and
disabled in the copy mode.
Others Monochrome copy mode
color balance adjustment
added
Adjusted with a new simulation. (AR-C250)
Auto image registration
adjustment added Adjusted with a new simulation. (AR-C250)
Black toner component
image gamma adjustment
(Adjustment of reproduction
capability of black
characters and lines)
Adjusted with a new simulation. (AR-C250)

[1] CONFIGURATION
1. Main unit and option lineup
(1) Main unit lineup
AR-C150/C250
(2) Option lineup
AR-LC2/Large capacity tray (excluding Japan) AR-RF1/Reversing automatic document feeder AR-DU2/Duplexmodule
AR-CS2/500 sheet paper drawer AR-SS2/20 bin staple sorter Fiery/Printer controller (AR-PE1)
Printer engine I/F kit (AR-PX1)
(AR-PX2) (North America)
AR-VR2/Original cover (excluding Japan) AR-FN4 Finisher (Only use for AR-C250)
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(3) Option combinations Option Model Power source Note
Item Model
Large capacity tray AR-LC2 AR-C150/C250 Supplied from the copier body. Outside of Japan only
Reversing automatic document feeder AR-RF1 AR-C150/C250 Supplied from the copier body.
Duplex module AR-DU2 AR-C150/C250 Supplied from the copier body.
500 sheet paper drawer AR-CS2 AR-C150/C250 Supplied from the copier body.
20 bin staple sorter AR-SS2 AR-C150/C250 Supplied from the copier body.
Department supervision card reader (Japan only) AR-EC1 AR-C150/C250 Supplied from the copier body. Japan only
Fiery Printer controller/Printer engine I/F kit AR-PE1/AR-PX1 AR-C150/C250 Supplied from the copier body.
(AR-PX1)
Original cover AR-VR2 AR-C150/C250 Outside of Japan only
Finisher AR-FN4 AR-C250 Supplied from the copier body Sorting is disabled in
the copy mode.
Item Model Finisher Fiery Printer
controller
Department
supervision
card reader
(Japan only)
20 bin
staple
sorter
LCC
(Outside
of Japan
only)
500
sheet
paper
drawer
Duplex
module RADF
RADF AR-RF1 ❍❍ ❍ ❍❍❍❍—
Duplex module AR-DU2 ❍❍ ❍ ❍❍✕——
Paper feed tray AR-CS2 ❍❍ ❍ ❍❍———
LCC (Outside of Japan only) AR-LC2 ❍❍ ❍ ❍————
20 bin staple sorter AR-SS2 ✕❍ ❍ —— ———
Department supervision card reader (Japan only) AR-EC1 ❍▲ ——————
Fiery Printer controller/Printer I/F kit AR-PE1/ AR-PX1/
AR-PX2 ❍———————
Finisher AR-FN4 — — — — — — — —
❍: Possible ✕: Not possible ▲: Possible; however, only operational in copy mode (does not operation in printer mode)
2. Block diagram
RADF unit (Option)
Image scanning (writing) section
Printer I/F PWB
(option)
Transfer section
Image forming section
(SCAN ICU PWB / IMAGE ICU PWB / MAIN ICU PWB)
Page memory
Fusing/
paper exit
section
Printer controller
(option)
Network
Paper feed tray section 1
Finisher/
Sorter unit
(Option)
Operation section
DC power unit AC power unit
Large capacity
paper feed tray
(Option)
Duplex section (Option) / Paper feed tray section 4 (Option)
Engine control section
(MAIN PCU PWB / SUB PCU PWB)
Scanner
(writing)
section (K)
Developing
section (K)
Paper feed tray section 3
Paper feed tray section 2
Paper
transport
section
Scanner
(writing)
section (M)
Scanner
(writing)
section (Y)
Scanner
(writing)
section (C)
Toner hopper section
OPC section
(K)
OPC section
(M)
OPC section
(Y) OPC section (C)
MKCY
Developing
section (Y) Developing section (C)
Developing
section (M)
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[2] SPECIFICATIONS
1. Basic specifications
(1) Type
Type Console
Operation mode Format
Copy mode Full-color digital (electronic photographic)
(2) Target users
Mode Volume of usage
Copy mode Scope 5,000 to 20,000 sheets/month
Average copy volume 8,000 to 12,000 sheets/month
(3) External dimensions
AR-C150/C250 AR-C100
Packaged —
Main unit 750 ×695 ×1010mm
(29.5 ×27.4 ×39.8)
(height: floor to glass
surface)
750 ×695 ×1060mm
(29.5 ×27.4 ×41.7)
(height: floor to OC top
surface)
725 ×695 ×1010mm
(28.5 ×27.4 ×39.8)
(height: floor to glass
surface)
725 ×695 ×1060mm
(28.5 ×27.4 ×41.7)
(height: floor to OC top
surface)
(4) Weight
AR-C150/C250 AR-C100
Packaged About 164.6Kg
(363 lbs) About 167.6Kg (370 lbs)
Main unit 152Kg (335 lbs) 155Kg (342 lbs)
(5) Machine life
Total (copy and print) volume 800,000 sheets
Lifetime 5 years
2. Operating specifications
A. Common operations
(1) Warm-up time/Jam recovery time
a. Warm-up time (ambient temp. of 20°C)
After turned on AR-C100/C150 Max. 200 seconds
AR-C250 Max. 330 seconds
Recovery from warm-up mode AR-C100 130 seconds
AR-C150/C250 30 seconds
b. Jam recovery time
Jam
recovery time Under 30 seconds (conditions: door open/fusing unit drawn)
Under 8 seconds (conditions: door open)
B. Copy mode
(1) Document size
Scan mode Paper type Location Dimensions Paper size Paper sizes Note
Min. Max. Min. Max.
Original
stand mode AB Series Japan B5 A3 A3, B4, A4, A4R, B5, B5R
Australia A5 A3, A4, A4R, A5, 216 ×330mm
Other A A3, B4, A4, A4R, A5
Other B B5 A3, B4, A4, A4R, B5, B5R
Inch Series 8.5 ×5.5 11 ×17 11 ×17, 8.5 ×14, 8.5 ×11, 8.5 ×11R, 8.5 ×5.5
RADF mode AB Series Japan A5 A3 A3, B4, A4, A4R, B5, B5R, A5
Australia A3, A4, A4R, A5, 216 ×330mm, B4
Other A A3, B4, A4, A4R, A5
Other B A3, B4, A4, A4R, B5, B5R, A5
Inch Series 8.5 ×5.5 11 ×17 11 ×17, 8.5 ×14, 8.5 ×11, 8.5 ×11R, 8.5 ×5.5
(2) Paper size
Paper type Dimensions Paper size Paper sizes Note
Min. Max. Min. Max.
AB Series —— A6 (A6R) Postcard A3 wide (305 ×457 mm) A3 wide (305 ×457 mm)
A3, B4, A4, A4R, B5, B5R, A5
Inch Series —— 8.5 ×5.5 12 ×18 12 ×18, 11 ×17, 8.5 ×14,
8.5 ×11, 8.5 ×11R, 8.5 ×5.5
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(3) Exposure
a. Exposure mode
(AR-C100/C150) Copy mode Model Image process, gradation control Note
Color Text/Photo
mode Manual AR-C100/C150 Area separation, filter process, dither pattern
Auto Color blance, density fixed
Text mode Manual AR-C150
Auto Color blance, density fixed
Printed Photo
mode Manual AR-C150 Filter process, dither pattern
Photo mode Manual AR-C100/C150
Map mode Manual AR-C150
Monochrome Text/Photo
mode Manual AR-C150 Area separation, filter process, dither pattern
Auto (Non
pre-scan mode) AR-C150 Pre-scan can be inhibited with the user program.
Auto (Pre-scan
mode) AR-C150
Text mode Manual AR-C150
Auto (Non
pre-scan mode) AR-C150 Pre-scan can be inhibited with the user program.
Auto (Pre-scan
mode) AR-C150
Printed Photo
mode Manual AR-C150 Filter process, dither pattern
Photo mode Manual AR-C100/C150
Map mode Manual AR-C100/C150
(AR-C250) Copy mode Model Image process, gradation control NOTE
Color Copy
document
mode
Text/Printed
Photo mode Manual AR-C250 Area separation, filter process, dither pattern Pre-scan operation allowed
Printed Photo
mode Manual AR-C250 Filter process, dither pattern Pre-scan operation allowed
Text mode Manual AR-C250 Area separation, filter process,
dither pattern Pre-scan operation allowed
Normal
mode Text mode Manual AR-C250 Area separation, filter process, dither pattern
Auto Color balance, density fixed.
Text/Printed
Photo mode Manual AR-C250
Auto Color balance, density fixed.
Printed Photo
mode Manual AR-C250 Filter process, dither pattern
Photo mode Manual AR-C250
Text/Photo mode Manual AR-C250 Area separation, filter process,
dither pattern
Auto Color balance, density fixed.
Map mode Manual AR-C250 Filter process, dither pattern
Monochrome Copy
document
mode
Text/Printed
Photo mode Manual AR-C250 Area separation, filter process, dither pattern
Printed Photo
mode Manual AR-C250 Filter process, dither pattern
Text mode Manual AR-C250 Area separation, filter process,
dither pattern
Normal
mode Text mode Manual AR-C250 Area separation, filter process, dither pattern
Auto (Non
pre-scan mode) AR-C250 Pre-scan oepration can be inhibited with the user
program.
Auto (Pre-scan
mode) AR-C250
Text/Printed
Photo mode Manual AR-C250
Auto (Non
pre-scan mode) AR-C250 Pre-scan oepration can be inhibited with the user
program.
Auto (Pre-scan
mode) AR-C250
Printed Photo
mode Manual AR-C250 Filter process, dither pattern
Photo mode Manual AR-C250
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Copy mode Model Image process, gradation control NOTE
Monochrome Normal
mode Text/Photo mode Manual AR-C250 Area separation, filter process, dither pattern
Auto (Non
pre-scan mode) AR-C250 Pre-scan oepration can be inhibited with the user
program.
Auto (Pre-scan
mode) AR-C250
Map mode Manual AR-C250 Filter process, dither pattern
Models and copy mode
Models and the copy mode are shown below. The copy mode differs depending on the model.
The copy mode (Note *1) is substantially same as the copy mode (Note *2), and they differ in display.
Since the descriptions on the copy mode of the AR-C250 is the most accurate, refer to it.
Copy mode Image process,
gradation control NOTE
AR-C250 AR-C150 AR-C100
Color Copy
document
mode
Manual TEXT/PRINTED
PHOTO MODE Area separation, filter process, dither pattern Pre-scan operation allowed
Manual PRINTED
PHOTO MODE Filter process, dither pattern Pre-scan operation allowed
Manual TEXT MODE Area separation, filter
process, dither pattern Pre-scan operation allowed
Normal
mode Manual TEXT MODE TEXT MODE Area separation, filter process, dither pattern
Auto Color balance, density
fixed.
Manual TEXT/PRINTED
PHOTO MODE
(*1)
TEXT/PHOTO
MODE (*2) TEXT/PHOTO MODE (*2)
Auto Color balance, density
fixed.
Manual PRINTED
PHOTO MODE PRINTED PHOTO MODE Filter process, dither pattern
Manual PHOTO MODE PHOTO MODE PHOTO MODE
Manual TEXT/PHOTO
MODE Area separation, filter process, dither pattern
Auto Color balance, density
fixed.
Manual MAP MODE MAP MODE Filter process, dither
pattern
Monochrome Copy
document
mode
Manual TEXT/PRINTED
PHOTO MODE Area separation, filter process, dither pattern
Manual PRINTED
PHOTO MODE Filter process, dither pattern
Manual TEXT MODE Area separation, filter
process, dither pattern
Normal
mode Manual TEXT MODE TEXT MODE Area separation, filter process, dither pattern
Auto (Non
pre-scan
mode)
Pre-scan oepration can
be inhibited with the
user program.
Auto
(Pre-scan
mode)
Manual TEXT/PRINTED
PHOTO MODE
(*1)
TEXT/PHOTO
MODE (*2)
Auto (Non
pre-scan
mode)
Pre-scan oepration can
be inhibited with the
user program.
Auto
(Pre-scan
mode)
Manual PRINTED
PHOTO MODE PRINTED PHOTO MODE Filter process, dither pattern
Manual PHOTO MODE PHOTO MODE PHOTO MODE
Manual TEXT/PHOTO
MODE Area separation, filter process, dither pattern
Auto (Non
pre-scan
mode)
Pre-scan oepration can
be inhibited with the
user program.
Auto
(Pre-scan
mode)
Manual MAP MODE MAP MODE MAP MODE Filter process, dither
pattern
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b. Operation of COPY OF COPY mode (AR-C250)
When the COPY OF COPY mode is ON, the pre-scanning is provided.
The following table shows the relationship between each original mode and COPY OF COPY mode.
Copy mode Color Copy B/W Copy
COPY OF COPY
mode ON COPY OF COPY mode OFF COPY OF COPY mode ON COPY OF COPY mode OFF
AUTO TEXT/PRTD.PHOTO NO (Switch to
Manual mode) YES NO (Switch to Manual mode) YES
TEXT/PHOTO NO (Switch to
Manual mode) YES NO (Switch to Manual mode) YES
TEXT NO (Switch to
Manual mode) YES NO (Switch to Manual mode) YES
MANUAL TEXT/PRTD.PHOTO YES YES YES YES
TEXT/PHOTO NO
Key is not displayed
YES
[COPY OF COPY]
key is not displayed
NO
Key is not displayed
YES
[COPY OF COPY]
key is not displayed
PRINTED PHOTO YES YES YES YES
PHOTO NO
Key is not displayed
YES
[COPY OF COPY]
key is not displayed
NO
Key is not displayed
YES
[COPY OF COPY]
key is not displayed
TEXT YES YES YES YES
MAP NO
Key is not displayed
YES
[COPY OF COPY]
key is not displayed
NO
Key is not displayed
YES
[COPY OF COPY]
key is not displayed
c. Resolution
•Read
Main scanning direction Sub scanning direction
Basic resolution Basic resolution
600dpi 600dpi
•Write
Main scanning direction Sub scanning direction
Basic resolution Basic resolution
600dpi 600dpi
d. Gradation/ image processing
Scanning Printing
256 gradations (8bit) 256 gradations (8bit)
e. Distortion
f. Toner save mode
Toner save
percentage Approx 15% ∗Can only be set for monochrome mode (set by key operator) (Set by
simulation in Japan and the U.K.)
(4) Copy magnification
a. Copy magnification (independent magnification by direction
is possible)
Main scanning direction Sub scanning direction
Mode Magnification range/fixed
magnification Mode Magnification
range/fixed
magnification
Zoom mode 25/50 to 400% ∗Zoom mode 25/50 to 400%
Fixed
magnification
mode
(AB Series)
25,50,70,81,86,
100,115,122,141,
200,400%
Fixed
magnification
mode
(AB Series)
25,50,70,81,86,
100,115,122,141,
200,400%
Fixed
magnification
mode
(Inch Series)
25,50,64,77,95,
100,121,129,141,
200,400%
Fixed
magnification
mode
(Inch Series)
25,50,64,77,95,
100,121,129,141,
200,400%
∗The minimum copy magnification for the AR-C100 is 50%.
b. Copy magnification precision
Main scanning direction Sub scanning direction
Copy
magnification Magnification precision Copy magnification Magnification precision
Normal copy 100%±0.8% Normal copy 100%±0.8%
Enlargement
copy Set magnification ±1.0% Enlargement copy Set magnification ±1.0%
Reduction
copy Set magnification ±1.0% Reduction copy Set magnification ±1.0%
c. Zoom method
Main scanning direction Performed through image processing
Sub scanning direction Performed by changing image
processing and scanning speed
203mm
Print horizontal line
Print
vertical line
60 m
| D | 1m
D
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(5) Job speed
Copy method for each copy mode
Black-and-white copy Color copy A3 wide copy
Up to A4/LT B4/RG to A3/WLT Up to A4/LT B4/RG to A3/WLT
Single-side
copy
1 scan/multi-copy 1 scan/multi-copy
Multi scan/copy (AR-C150)
1 scan/multi copy (AR-C250) Multi scan/copy (AR-C150) 1 scan/multi copy (AR-C250) 1 scan/multi copy (B&W) (AR-C250)
Multi scan/copy
(color) (AR-C250)
Multi scan/copy
(color/B&W) (AR-C150)
Duplex
copy 1 scan/multi-copy Multi scan/copy * (AR-C150) 1 scan/multi copy (AR-C250) Multi scan/copy * (AR-C150) 1 scan/multi copy (AR-C250) Multi scan/copy * —
* No multi-copy mode, only single copy
a. First copy time
•Original stand mode (non SPF/ADF/RADF mode) (Unit: sec.)
Paper supply mode Paper size Color Monochrome
AR-C150 AR-C250 AR-C150 AR-C250
Manual paper feed 8.5 ×11, A4 (Normal paper) 9.8 19.5
A4, 11 ×8.5 (OHP) 84.8 94.5
B5, A4, 11 ×8.5 (thick paper) 69.8 — 79.5 —
B5, A4, 11 ×8.5 (thick paper) (Mode 1) (106 – 130g/m2) — 69.8 — 79.5
B5, A4, 11 ×8.5 (thick paper) (Mode 2) (131 – 200g/m2) — 119.8 — 129.5
1st paper feed tray A4 10.5 10.2 19.5
8.5 ×11 10.5 10.2 19.5
2nd paper feed tray A4 11.3 11.1 20.3
8.5 ×11 11.3 11.1 20.3
3rd paper feed tray A4 12.2 12.0 21.2
8.5 ×11 12.2 12.0 21.2
4th paper feed tray A4 13.1 12.9 22.1
8.5 ×11 13.1 12.9 22.1
LCC A4 10.2 19.5
8.5 ×11 10.2 19.5
∗1st paper feed tray is installed for optional slot.
b. Multi-copy speed
(Conditions) Scanner speed: 15 cpm, using A4/letter standard paper, and no prescan
Conditions) S →S color: One copy of A4 (L1) original (10 sheets), no optional settings other than RADF, and not including fast copy
(AR-C150)
Copy mode Paper size
Color Monochrome
1 scan:1 copy 1 scan:Multiple copy
Copy magnification Copy magnification
Reduction
copy (25%) Normal copy (100%) Enlargement copy (400%) Reduction copy (25%) Normal copy (100%) Enlargement copy (400%)
Original
stand
mode
S →S
(1 – 3
paper
feed
tray)
A3 7 7 6 13 13 13
A3 wide(12 ×18) (∗1)776777
B4 9 9 8 15 15 15
A4 15 15 12 25 (24) 25 (24) 25 (24)
A4R 11 11 10 19 19 19
A5 15 15 12 25 25 25
B5 15 15 12 25 25 (∗26) 25 (∗26)
B5R 11 11 10 19 19 19
11 ×17 7 7 6 13 13 13
8.5 ×14 9 9 8 15 15 15
8.5 ×11 15 15 12 25 25 25
8.5 ×11R 11 11 10 19 19 19
8.5 ×5.5 15 15 12 25 (24) 25 (24) 25 (24)
8.5 ×13/F.S 9 9 8 15 15 15
A4, 11 ×8.5 (OHP) 10 10 10 10 10 10
B5,A4,11×8.5 (thick paper) 10 10 10 10 10 10
Other than B5, A4,
11 ×8.5 (thick paper) 555555
The numbers in the parenthesis are the copy speeds when the 4th paper cassette is used.
∗: Only for Taiwan version
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(AR-C250)
Copy mode Paper size
Color Monochrome
1 scan: Multiple copy (1 scan: 1 copy) 1 scan:Multiple copy
Copy magnification Copy magnification
Reduction
copy (25%) Normal copy (100%) Enlargement copy (400%) Reduction copy (25%) Normal copy (100%) Enlargement copy (400%)
Original
stand
mode
S →S
(1 – 3
paper
feed
tray)
A3 13 13 13 13 13 13
A3 wide(12 ×18) (∗1)777777
B4 15 15 15 15 15 15
A4 25 (24) 25 (24) 25 (24) 25 (24) 25 (24) 25 (24)
A4R 19 19 19 19 19 19
A5 25 25 25 25 25 25
B5 25 25 25 25 25 25
B5R 19 19 19 19 19 19
11 ×17 13 13 13 13 13 13
8.5 ×14 15 15 15 15 15 15
8.5 ×11 25 25 25 25 25 25
8.5 ×11R 19 19 19 19 19 19
8.5 ×5.5 25 (24) 25 (24) 25 (24) 25 (24) 25 (24) 25 (24)
8.5 ×13/F.S 15 15 15 15 15 15
A4, 11 ×8.5 (OHP) 10 10 10 10 10 10
B5,A4,11×8.5 (thick paper) 10 10 10 10 10 10
Other than B5, A4,
11 ×8.5 (thick paper) 555555
The numbers in the parenthesis are the copy speeds when the 4th paper cassette is used.
(∗1): 1 scan:1 copy
c. Maximum no. of copies
Multi max. quantity 999 sheets
•Maximum number of copies that can be set for each copy mode
Black-and-white copy Color copy A3 wide copy
Up to A4/LT B4/RG to A3/WLT Up to A4/LT B4/RG to A3/WLT
Single-side copy 999 999 999 999 999
Duplex copy 999 1 (AR-C150)
999 (AR-C250) 1 (AR-C150) 999 (AR-C250) 1—
(6) Copy area
Copy area 297 ×432mm
•Image loss
Front
edge
(A)
Rear
edge
(B)
Total
(C+D)
Left
edge
(C)
Right
edge
(D)
One side copy
(excluding A3(11×17)) Max. 5mm Max. 5mm Max. 6mm Max. 3.0mm Max. 3.0mm
One side copy for
A3(11×17) Max. 5mm Max. 7mm Max. 6mm Max. 3.0mm Max. 3.0mm
Duplex copying Max.
5mm Max. 7mm Max. 6mm Max. 3.0mm Max. 3.0mm
OHP copying Max.
10mm Max. 10mm Max. 6mm Max. 3.0mm Max. 3.0mm
∗0mm image loss for A3 originals and A3 wide copying.
•Void area
Front
edge
(A)
Rear
edge
(B)
Total
(C+D)
Left
edge
(C)
Right
edge
(D)
One side copy
(excluding A3(11×17)) Max. 5mm Max. 5mm Max. 6mm Max. 3.0mm Max. 3.0mm
One side copy for
A3(11×17) Max. 5mm Max. 7mm Max. 6mm Max. 3.0mm Max. 3.0mm
Duplex copying Max.
5mm Max. 7mm Max. 6mm Max. 3.0mm Max. 3.0mm
OHP copying Max.
10mm Max. 10mm Max. 6mm Max. 3.0mm Max. 3.0mm
Feeding
direction
A
C
D
B
(Front edge)
Printed image
(image area)
(Rear edge)
Dimensions show void area
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(7) Languages supported
Japanese, English (USA/UK), German, French, Spanish, Italian,
Dutch, Swedish
(8) Internal auditor
Format Key operation/card operation (optional)
No. of departments 400 (200 with card type)
3. Engine specifications
A. Operation (display/operation) section
Display Large mono-color LCD display (AR-C150)
Large color LCD display (AR-C250)
Operating procedure Touch-panel input
B. Paper feeding, paper conveyance, and discharge section
(1) Paper feeding performance
a. Paper feed ability
Paper feed
mode
(section)
Feed
method Paper type Location Dimensions Paper size Paperweight Capacity Note
Min. Max. Min. Max. Paper sizes
Manual feed
section
(Multipaper
feed)
—AB
Series Japan ——
A6(A6R)
Postcard A3 wide (12 ×18) A3 wide, A3, B4, A4, A4R, B5, B5R, A5, Postcard,
11 ×17, 8.5 ×14, 8.5 ×11
(Paper guide display: 11,
8.5, A3 wide, A3, B4, A4,
A4R, B5, B5R, A5, A5R,
B6R, A6R, Postcard)
60 to 200g/m2
(16 to 55lbs.) 50 sheets (6mm) (max. 80g/m2
paper)
Specialpaper
(OHP film),
(recommended
product),
Postcard and
thick paper
Others A3 wide, A3, B4, A4, A4R,
B5, A5, A6R, 11 ×17,
8.5 ×14, 8.5 ×11,
7.25 ×10.5R
(Paper guide display: 11,
8.5, A3 wide, A3, B4, B5,
A4R, A5, B5R, A5R)
Specialpaper
(OHP film) and
thick paper
Inch
Series ——
8.5 ×5.5 12 ×18 12 ×18, 11 ×17, 8.5 ×14,
8.5 ×11, 8.5 ×11R,
8.5 ×5.5, 7.25 ×10.5R, A3,
B4, A4, B5, A6R
(Paper guide display: 12,
11, 8.5, 5.5, A3, B4, A4, B5)
Manual feed
section
(Single
paperfeed)
—AB
Series Japan ——
A6(A6R)
Postcard A3 wide (12 ×18) A3 wide, A3, B4, A4, A4R, B5, B5R, A5, Postcard,
11 ×17, 8.5 ×14, 8.5 ×11
(Paper guide display: 11,
8.5, A3 wide, A3, B4, A4,
A4R, B5, B5R, A5, A5R,
B6R, A6R, Postcard)
60 to 200g/m2
(16 to 55lbs.) 50 sheets (6mm) (max.
80g/m2paper)
Specialpaper
(OHP film),
Postcard and
thick paper
Others A3 wide, A3, B4, A4, A4R,
B5, A5, A6R, 11 ×17,
8.5 ×14, 8.5 ×11,
7.25 ×10.5R (Paper guide
display:)
Specialpaper
(OHP film) and
thick paper
Inch
Series ——
8.5 ×5.5 12 ×18 12 ×18, 11 ×17, 8.5 ×14,
8.5 ×11, 8.5 ×11R,
8.5 ×5.5, 7.25 ×10.5R, A3,
B4, A4, B5, A6R
(Paper guide display: 12,
11, 8.5, 5.5, A3, B4, A4, B5)
1st to 4th
cassette
feeding unit
—AB
Series Japan ——
A5 A3 A3, B4, A4, A4R, B5, B5R,
A5, EXTRA 60 to 105g/m2
(16 to 28lbs.) 500 sheets ×3 (4) (max. 80g/m2
paper)
Others A3, B4, A4, A4R, B5, A5,
8.5 ×11 500 sheets ×3 (4) (max. 80g/m2
paper)
Inch
Series ——
8.5 ×5.5 11 ×17 11 ×17, 8.5 ×14,
8.5 ×13, 8.5 ×11,
8.5 ×11R, 8.5 ×5.5, A4,
EXTRA
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b. Document detection
Paper feed
mode (section) Paper type Location of use Detection size Paper detection size and detection method Size switching method Note
Manual feed
section AB Series Japan A3 wide, A3,B4,A4,A4R,B5,B5R,A5, Postcard, 11 ×17,8.5 ×14,8.5 ×11 Electrical resistance changes according to
position of paper width
guide (volume sensor)
Aligns with paper
width guide
(sliding type)
Others A3 wide,A3,B4,A4,A4R,B5,A5,A6R,
11 ×17,8.5 ×14,8.5 ×11,7.25 ×10.5R
Inch Series 12 ×18,11 ×17,8.5 ×14,8.5 ×11,
8.5 ×11R,8.5 ×5.5,A3,B4,A4,
B5,A6R,7.25 ×10.5R
1st to 4th
cassette
feeding unit
AB Series Japan A3,B4,A4,A4R,B5,B5R,A5,EXTRA Detection method by
switch signal combination
(switches paper detection
block position)
Aligns universal
guide (sliding type) Remaining amount detector
Others A3,B4,A4,A4R,B5,A5,8.5 ×11,EXTRA
Inch Series 11 ×17,8.5 ×14,8.5 ×13,8.5 ×11,
8.5 ×11R,8.5 ×5.5,A4,EXTRA
∗When setting the paper size switch to EXTRA, it is necessary to set the paper size by key operation.
∗For A and B sizes (excluding Japan), it is necessary to set the paper size switch to EXTRA for 13" and B5R.
(2) Finishing performance
Facing mode Paper size Paper weight Capacity Note
Face up All paper
sizes All paper sizes that can be fed 250 sheets
C. Scanner section
(1) Type
Scanning method By 3-color (RGB) CCD image sensor
(2) Original standard position, scanning size, and
scanning area
a. Original standard position
Left-center
b. Scanning size
Max. original size AB Series A3
Inch Series 11 ×17
c. Scanning area
(3) Resolution
Main scanning direction Sub scanning direction
Basic resolution Basic resolution
600dpi 600dpi
(4) Gradation
Input Output
Monochrome 256 gradations (8bit) 256 gradations (8bit)
Color 256 gradations (8bit) 256 gradations (8bit)
(5) Scanning speed
Scan mode Scan Return Scans per
minute
Original size
A4 (11" ×
8.5") A3 (11" × 17")
Color 117
mm/sec 468 mm/sec 15 sheets/ min 15 sheets/ min 7 sheets/ min
Monochrome 117
mm/sec 468 mm/sec 15 sheets/ min 15 sheets/ min 7 sheets/ min
(6) Light source
Type Halogen lamp
Drive voltage 70V
Power consumption 130W (AR-C150)
170W (AR-C250)
(7) Scanning sensor
Type 3-line color CCD
(8) Color separation method
Color separation by 3-color (RGB) CCD image sensor
D. Scanner section
(1) Type
Type Laser scanning
(2) Laser unit specifications
Speed of rotation 27,600rpm
Mirror surfaces 6 surfaces
Laser power 5mW
Laser beam size 80µm
Laser wavelength 785µm
Scan width
(sub scan direction) AB Series: 420mm Inch Series: 432mm
(3) Resolution
Main scanning direction Sub scanning direction
600dpi 600dpi
(4) Gradation
Monochrome 256 gradations (8bit)
Color 256 gradations (8bit)
E. Image processing section
(1) Imaging speed
117 mm/sec
432 mm
297 mm
Center
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(2) Photosensitive drum
Type OPC φ40mm (4 pieces)(C, M, Y, K)
Life 40,000 sheets
Form Cartridge
(3) Toner
Black Color (C, M, Y)
Type —
Capacity 600g 267g each (AR-C150)
300g each (AR-C250/C150)
Life (A4: each
color 10%) 8,640 sheets (AR-C250/C150) 4,000 sheets each (AR-C150)
4,850 sheets each
(AR-C250/C150)
Form Cartridge
(4) Developer
Black Color (C, M, Y)
Type Ferrite type
Capacity 650g 650g each
Life 40,000 sheets 40,000 sheets each
(5) Charging system
Charging system DC negative scorotron (saw tooth electrode)
Voltage –320V to –830V
(6) Exposure
Method Exposure from laser diode
(7) Developing system
Developing system Dry, 2-component magnetic brush development
Voltage –120V to –600V
(8) Transfer
Method DC positive static electricity transfer (transfer belt method)
Voltage 1.75 to 5KV
(9) Release
Method Curvature release + releasing tabs
(10) Discharging
Method Discharging lamp method
(11) Cleaning
Method Blade method
(12) Toner compartment capacity
Black Color (C, M, Y)
Capacity 600g 267g (AR-C150)
300g (AR-C250/C150)
Printed sheets
(10% density) 8K (AR-C150) 8.64K (AR-C250/C150) 4K (AR-C150) 4.85K (AR-C250/C150)
(13) Waste toner collector capacity
Capacity —
Printed sheets 40K
(14) Correction functions
Correction functions Toner density correction (toner density
control level correction)
Drum sensitivity correction (laser power
control level correction)
Transfer-ability correction (transfer voltage
control level correction)
Developing-ability correction (developing
bias voltage control level correction)
Halftone correction (laser power duty
control level correction)
F. Fuser section
(1) Type
Fusing system Heat roller system (oil usage)
(2) Lamp
Main unit
voltage
ratings Lamp Type Lamprating
Voltage Power
consumption
100V Main heater lamp Halogen lamp 100V 1000W
Sub heater lamp Halogen lamp 100V 700W
110V Main heater lamp Halogen lamp — —
Sub heater lamp Halogen lamp — —
120V Main heater lamp Halogen lamp 120V 1000W
Sub heater lamp Halogen lamp 120V 700W
127V Main heater lamp Halogen lamp — —
Sub heater lamp Halogen lamp — —
220 to 230V Main heater lamp Halogen lamp 230V 1300W
Sub heater lamp Halogen lamp 230V 700W
240V Main heater lamp Halogen lamp 230V 1300W
Sub heater lamp Halogen lamp 230V 700W
(3) Fuser temperature
(AR-C100/C150)
Mode Controltemperature NOTE
U.S.A Canada Inch Japan AB_B Europe U.K Aus. AB_A
Ready
condition Ready condition control temperature (HL1) Upper heat roller 187 187 187 177 177 187 187 187 187
Ready condition control temperature (HL2) Lower heat roller 142 142 142 132 132 142 142 142 142
Copy/Print
mode Normal mode control temperature (HL1) Upper heat roller 180 180 180 170 170 180 180 180 180
Normal mode control temperature (HL2) Lower heat roller 135 135 135 125 125 135 135 135 135
Thick paper mode control temperature
(HL1) Upper heat roller 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 AR-C150 only
Thick paper mode control temperature
(HL2) Lower heat roller 155 155 155 155 155 155 155 155 155 AR-C150 only
OHP mode control temperature (HL1) Upper heat roller 180 180 180 180 180 180 180 180 180 AR-C150
only
OHP mode control temperature (HL2) Lower heat roller 175 175 175 175 175 175 175 175 175 AR-C150
only
Pre-heat
mode Energy saving mode control temperature (HL1) Upper heat roller 140 140 140 140 (137) 140 140 140 140 140 ( ) AR-C100
Control temperature when resetting from
pre-heat to B/W (HL1) Upper heat roller 155 155 155 155 (152) 155 155 155 155 155 ( ) AR-C100
Sleep
mode HL1 Upper heat roller OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF
HL2 Lower heat roller OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF
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(AR-C250)
Mode Controltemperature NOTE
U.S.A Canada Inch Japan AB_B Europe U.K Aus. AB_A
Ready
condition Ready condition control temperature (HL1) Upper heat roller 177 177 177 177 177 177 177 177 177
Ready condition control temperature (HL2) Lower heat roller 132 132 132 140 140 132 132 132 132
Copy/Print
mode Normal mode control temperature (HL1) Upper heat roller 170 170 170 170 170 170 170 170 170
Normal mode control temperature (HL2) Lower heat roller 125 125 125 140 140 125 125 125 125
Thick paper mode 1 control temperature
(HL1) Upper heat roller 185 185 185 185 185 185 185 185 185
Thick paper mode 1 control temperature
(HL2) Lower heat roller 155 155 155 155 155 155 155 155 155
Thick paper mode 2 control temperature
(HL1) Upper heat roller 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200
Thick paper mode 2 control temperature
(HL2) Lower heat roller 155 155 155 155 155 155 155 155 155
OHP mode control temperature (HL1) Upper heat roller 180 180 180 180 180 180 180 180 180
OHP mode control temperature (HL2) Lower heat roller 175 175 175 175 175 175 175 175 175
Pre-heat
mode Energy saving mode control temperature (HL1) Upper heat roller 136 136 136 136 136 136 136 136 136
Control temperature when resetting from
pre-heat to B/W (HL1) Upper heat roller 148 148 148 148 148 148 148 148 148
Sleep
mode HL1 Upper heat roller OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF
HL2 Lower heat roller OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF
(4) Heat roller
Type Silicone rubber roller 40φ(AR-C150)
50φ(AR-C250)
Life 40K
(5) Pressure roller
Type Silicone rubber roller 40φ(AR-C150)
50φ(AR-C250)
Life 40K
(6) Release method
Forced release by releasing tabs
G. Drive section
Drive section Motor name Motor type
Toner hopper
(C, M, Y, K) Toner motor (Y, M, C, K) Synchronous motor
Photosensitive drum
(C, M, Y, K) Drum motor (Y, M, C, K) Stepping motor
Image scanner Scanner motor Stepping motor
Developing
(C, M, Y, K) Developing motor (Y, M, C, K) DC brush-less motor
Paper feed and
conveyance Paper feed motor DC brush-less motor
Transfer belt Transfer belt motor Stepping motor
Fusing Fusing motor DC brush-less motor
H. Engine controller
Processor M68334
I. Image processing controller
Processor MCF5202
J. Memory
Type Capacity Memory contents Location
DRAM 128MB (AR-C150)
256MB (AR-C250) Image data ICU MAIN PWB
Flash
ROM 32Mbit Program data ICU MAIN PWB
16Mbit
(AR-C150/C250)
8Mbit
(AR-C100)
Program data PCU PWB
16Mbit (AR-C150)
16Mbit ×2 (AR-C250) Program data Operation control PWB
EEPROM 64Kbit
(AR-C100)
256Kbit
(AR-C150/C250)
Setting,
adjustment,
counter data, etc.
PCU PWB
64Kbit Setting, adjustment,
counter data, etc.
ICU MAIN
PWB
K. Power source
(1) DC power supply
Type Output
Voltage Capacity (current) Note
DC power
supply Main 24V 15A
5.1V 7.5A
3.4V 5.5A
Sub 26V 0.5A
5V2 1.1A
5Vs 0.1A
(2) Dehumidifier functionality
Section Paper conveyor section
(Japan only) Image scanner section (optional outside of Japan)
Method Surface heater Surface heater
* With ON/OFF switch
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(3) Operating voltage/power consumption
Power supply
voltage/frequency
Power consumption
Main unit With full options
Preheat
condition Ready condition Sleep mode condition Max. Preheat condition Ready condition Sleep mode condition Max.
100V 50/60Hz Max. 101W — Max. 10W 1500W — — — 1500W
110V 50/60Hz Max. 101W — Max. 10W 1500W — — — 1500W
120V 50/60Hz Max. 101W — Max. 10W 1500W — — — 1500W
127V 50/60Hz Max. 101W — Max. 10W 1500W — — — 1500W
220 to 230V 50/60Hz Max. 101W — Max. 10W 1800W — 1175W — 1800W
240V 50/60Hz Max. 101W — Max. 10W 1800W — 1325W — 1800W
4. Safety and environmental protection
standards
A. Safety standards
Item Standard Country
Safety standards S Mark Japan
UL U.S.A
SEMKO Sweden
GS Mark Germany
Environmental standards FCC U.S.A
VCCI Japan
CE Europe
C-tick Australia
B. Environmental standards
(1) Power consumption and environmental standards
Item Standard Country
Power consumption Energy Star Japan, U.S.A,
Europe
ECP, Nordic Canada
Environmental standards Swan, Nordic Sweden
(2) Ozone level
Max. 0.02mg/m3
(3) Noise level
Noise mode Main unit
During
operation Ready condition Sleep mode condition
Noise power level Max. 66dB Max. 40dB —
Noise pressure level — — —
5. Ambient conditions
A. Space required
(1) Area required
AR-C150/C250 AR-C100
Main unit 1412 ×695mm
(55.6" ×27.4") 1220 ×695mm
With full options (With AR-SS2) 1504 ×695mm
(59.2" ×27.4")
(With AR-FN4) 1690 ×695mm
(66.6" ×27.4")
—
B. Operating ambient conditions
(1)Temperature/Humidity
(2) Power supply voltage and frequency
Power supply voltage Rated voltage ±10%
Power supply frequency Rated frequency ±2%
C. Ambient storage conditions
15˚C 35˚C
80%
20%
30˚C, 80%
35˚C, 60%
RH
Humidity
Temperature
–10˚C 50˚C
90%
10%
40˚C, 90%
50˚C, 60%
RH
Humidity
Temperature
Main unit
–5˚C 40˚C
90%
20%
40˚C, 90%
RH
Humidity
Temperature
Consumable items (unopened)
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D. Ambient conditions for transporting
E. Standard temperature and humidity
Temperature 20 to 25°C
Humidity 65 ±5%
20˚C 45˚C
90%
20%
30˚C, 90%
45˚C, 60%
RH
Temperature
Main unit
Humidity
–5˚C 40˚C
90%
10%
40˚C, 90%
RH
Temperature
Consumable items
Humidity
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[3] CONSUMABLE PARTS
1. Consumable parts list
AR-C150 Supply List (U.S.A./CANADA)
NAME CONTENT(S) LIFE
Note 1) Model DIMENSIONS
(W ×D ×H): mm
/WHIGHT: kg INCOMPATIBILITY REMARK
1 Color Toner (cyan) "Toner Cartridge (cyan) (267g),
InstructionSheet" ×10 4K Note 1) ×10 AR-C15MT6 329 ×590 ×218/5.62 A (AR-C15NT6) ×10 = AR-C15MT6
2 Color Toner (magenta) "Toner Cartridge (magenta) (267g),
InstructionSheet" ×10 4K Note 1) ×10 AR-C15MT7 329 ×590 ×218/5.62 A (AR-C15NT7) ×10 = AR-C15MT7
3 Color Toner (yellow) "Toner Cartridge (yellow) (267g),
InstructionSheet" ×10 4K Note 1) ×10 AR-C15MT8 329 ×590 ×218/5.62 A (AR-C15NT8) ×10 = AR-C15MT8
4 Toner (black) "Toner Cartridge (black) (600g),
InstructionSheet" ×10 8K Note 1) ×10 AR-C15MT1 429 ×610 ×246/10.97 A (AR-C15NT1) ×10 = AR-C15MT1
5 Color Developer kit [Developer (cyan ×1, magenta ×1,
yellow ×1) (650g each) ×3 40K each ×3 AR-C15MD9 294 ×391 ×170/7.71 (AR-C15ND9) ×3 = AR-C15MD9
6 Black Developer kit [Developer (black) (650g) ×1 ×10 40K ×10 AR-C15MD1 204 ×391 ×290/9.10 (AR-C15ND1) ×10 =
AR-C15MD1
7 Drum Unit Drum Unit ×1 40K AR-C15DU 402 ×568 ×198/6.73 Not applicable for
AR-C250
(Drum/UnitPartsincluded) ×1
Color Seal (C, M, Y, Bk each ×2)
8 Drum Kit Drum ×1 40K AR-C15DK 418 ×146 ×519/4.60 Not applicable for
AR-C250
CleaningBlade ×1
Toner Receiving Seal ×1
ChargerUnit ×1
Color Seal (C, M, Y, Bk each ×1)
Note 1) A4 document with 10% coverage
Note 2) Inner carton printed in 2 languages including English and French
AR-C150/250 Supply List (U.S.A/Canada)
NAME CONTENT (S) LIFE MODEL INCOMPATIBILITY REMARK
1 Color Toner (cyan) Toner Cartridge (cyan) (300g),
InstructionSheet ×10 4.85K ×10 Note 1) AR-C25MT6 A (AR-C25NT6) ×10 = AR-C25MT6
2 Color Toner (magenta) Toner Cartridge (magenta) (300g),
InstructionSheet ×10 4.85K ×10 Note 1) AR-C25MT7 A (AR-C25NT7) ×10 = AR-C25MT7
3 Color Toner (yellow) Toner Cartridge (yellow) (300g),
InstructionSheet ×10 4.85K ×10 Note 1) AR-C25MT8 A (AR-C25NT8) ×10 = AR-C25MT8
4 Toner (black) Toner Cartridge (black) (600g),
InstructionSheet ×10 8.64K ×10 Note 1) AR-C25MT1 A (AR-C25NT1) ×10 = AR-C25MT1
5 Color Developer kit [Developer (cyan ×1, magenta ×1,
yellow ×1) (650g each) ] ×3 40K each color ×3 AR-C15MD9 (AR-C15ND9) ×3 = AR-C15MD9
6 Black Developer kit [Developer (black) (650g) ×1] ×10 40K ×10 AR-C15MD1 (AR-C15ND1)×10 =
AR-C15MD1
7 Drum Unit Drum Unit ×1 40K AR-C25DU
(Drum/UnitPartsincluded) ×1
Color Seal (C, M, Y, Bk each ×2)
8 Drum Kit Drum ×1 40K AR-C25DK
CleaningBlade ×1
Toner Receiving Seal ×1
ChargerUnit ×1
Color Seal (C, M, Y, Bk each ×1)
Note 1) A4 document with 10% coverage
Note 2) Inner carton printed in 2 languages including English and French
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AR-C150/C250 supply system (USA/Canada)
No. Name Content Life Model Remark
1 Developer unit kit Developer unit ×4 — AR-DW1
2 Waste toner container kit Drum waste toner container (AS) ×1 40K AR-C15HB 5% coverage of each of C/M/Y/K, total 20% coverage
Transfer waste toner tank unit ×1
3 Fusing oil Fusing oil (800g) ×10 40K ×10 AR-C15LL AR-C15LL = AR-C15SL ×10
4 Upper heat roller kit Upper heat roller unit ×1 40K AR-C15UH
AR-C25UH For AR-C150 For AR-C250
Uppercleaning roller ×1
5 Lower heat roller kit Lower heat roller unit ×1 40K AR-C15LH
AR-C25LH For AR-C150 For AR-C250
Fusing separation pawl lower ×5
6 Fusing oil applying kit Oil applying unit ×1 40K AR-C15KH
AR-C25KH For AR-C150 For AR-C250
Oil filter unit ×1
Applying unit mini oil bottle ×1
7 Filter kit Process ozone filter ×2 80K AR-C15FL
Toner duct ozone filter ×1
Tonerfilter ×1
8 Transfer belt kit Transfer belt ×1 160K AR-C15TT
Belt separation pawl ×2
9 Transfer roller kit Transferblade ×1 80K AR-C15TX
Transferroller ×4
10 Staplecartridge Staplecartridge(SF-SC11) ×3 5,000 ×3 SF-SC11 For AR-SS2. Common with FN1.
11 Fusing unit Fusing unit
(Except for motor, PWB,
upper/lowerlamps)
×1 AR-C15FU
AR-C25FU
(Forservicing)
For AR-C150
For AR-C250
12 Transfer unit Transfer unit
(Except for motor) ×1 AR-C15TU (For servicing)
13 DV seal kit DV seal unit (assemble) ×3 80K AR-C15DS
14 Staplecartridge Staplecartridge 3,000 ×3 AR-SC1 For AR-FN4
AR-C150 Supply List (Europe/Australia/New Zealand)
NAME CONTENT(S) LIFE
Note 1) Model DIMENSIONS
(W ×D ×H): mm
/WHIGHT: kg INCOMPATIBILITY REMARK
1 Color Toner (cyan) "Toner Cartridge (cyan) (267g),
InstructionSheet" ×10 4K Note 1) ×10 AR-C15LT6 329 ×590 ×218/5.62 B (AR-C15T6)×10 = AR-C15LT6
2 ColorToner (magenta) "Toner Cartridge (magenta) (267g),
InstructionSheet" ×10 4K Note 1) ×10 AR-C15LT7 329 ×590 ×218/5.62 B (AR-C15T7)×10 = AR-C15LT7
3 Color Toner (yellow) "Toner Cartridge (yellow) (267g),
InstructionSheet" ×10 4K Note 1) ×10 AR-C15LT8 329 ×590 ×218/5.62 B (AR-C15T8)×10 = AR-C15LT8
4 Toner (black) "Toner Cartridge (black) (600g),
InstructionSheet" ×10 8K Note 1) ×10 AR-C15LT1 429 ×610 ×246/10.97 B (AR-C15T1) ×10 = AR-C15LT1
5 Color Developer kit [Developer (cyan ×1, magenta ×1,
yellow ×1) (650g each) ×3 40K each ×3 AR-C15LD9 294 ×391 ×170/7.71 (AR-C15DV9) ×3 = AR-C15LD9
6 Black Developer kit [Developer (black) (650g) ×1 ×10 40K AR-C15LD1 204 ×391 ×290/9.10 (AR-C15DV1)×10 =
AR-C15LD1
7 Drum Unit Drum Unit ×1 40K AR-C15DU 402 ×568 ×198/6.73 Not applicable for
AR-C250
(Drum/UnitPartsincluded) ×1
Color Seal (C, M, Y, Bk each ×2)
8 Drum Kit Drum ×1 40K AR-C15DK 418 ×146 ×519/4.60 Not applicable for
AR-C250
CleaningBlade ×1
Toner Receiving Seal ×1
ChargerUnit ×1
Color Seal (C, M, Y, Bk each ×1)
Note 1) A4 document with 10% coverage
Note 2) Inner carton printed in 4 languages
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