AR-M236/M276/M237/M277  SPECIFICATIONS  3 - 2
(5) Max. multi-copy (print) quantity
(6) Picture quality
a. Image process
b. Toner save mode
c. Zoom method
d. Resolution
• Read
• Write
e. Gradation
3. Engine specifications
A. Operation and display section
B. Paper feed, transport, paper exit section
(1) Paper feed ability
• Details of paper feed section
• Manual feed section
∗ When poor image quality is resulted by the use of OHP sheet, adjust
with SIM 44-34.
(2) Finishing ability
(3) Job separator exit tray (AR-TR3)
a. Condition
b. Simultaneous wrapping in kit
c. Simultaneous wrapping
d. Function
e. Many of tray
999 sheets
Picture quality mode Image process (Software)
Text Auto mode • 2 gradations
• Area separation
• Error diffusion
Text mode
Text/Photo mode
Photo mode
Super Photo mode Dither
Toner save percentage 10%
Main scanning 
direction
Performed through image processing
Sub scanning direction Performed by image processing and 
changing scanning speed
Main scanning direction Sub scanning direction
400 dpi 400 dpi
Main scanning direction Sub scanning direction
Basic 
resolution
Virtual 
resolution
Basic 
resolution
Virtual 
resolution
600 dpi 1200 dpi 600 dpi 1200 dpi
Copy magnification 
ratio
Position
Center Corners
25% to 49% ——
50% to 69% 3.2 line/mm 2.8 line/mm
70% to 94% 3.6 line/mm 3.2 line/mm
95% to 105% 5.0 line/mm 4.5 line/mm
106% to 141% 5.0 line/mm 4.5 line/mm
142% to 400% 5.0 line/mm 4.5 line/mm
Read 256 gradations
Write 2 gradations
Display unit Touch panel
Operation system Button switch system
Paper feed 
section
2 cassettes + multi manual feed
Paper feed 
capacity
500 x 2 + 100 (80 g/m²)
Paper feed size AB Series: A3 to A6R
Inch Series: 11"×17" to 8.5"×5.5"
Remaining 
detection
Cassette section: empty detection only available
Manual paper feed section: empty detection only 
available
Paper feed 
capacity
500 (80 g/m²)
Paper weight 56 to 105 g/m² (15 to 28 lbs)
Paper feed size A3/B4/A4/A4R/B5/B5R/A5/16K/16KR/8K
8.5×11/8.5×14/11×17/8.5×13/8.5×11R/8.5×5.5
Paper kind Standard paper (56 to 80 g/m²), normal paper 
(80 to 105 g/m²), special paper
Special paper Recycle paper
Paper size 
selection
User operation (Touch panel operation)
Cassette 
attachment/
detachment
Yes
Remarks A5, 8.5 x 5.5 (only for tray 1)
B5 is not applicable to tray 2.
Paper weight 52 to 200 g/m² (14 to 54 lbs)
Paper Size AB Series: A3 to A6R
Inch Series: 11"×17" to 8.5"×5.5"
Paper kind Multi feed: Standard paper (52 to 80 g/m²), special 
paper (Recycle paper/OHP/label paper/postcard/
envelope), thick paper (max. 200 g/m²)
Single feed: Standard paper (52 to 128 g/m²), 
special paper (Recycle paper/OHP/label paper/
postcard/envelope), thick paper (max. 200 g/m²)
Size detection Yes
Guide display A3/A4,11,B4/B5,8.5,A4R/A5,B5R,A5R,5.5
Paper exit section Paper exit tray (1 tray)
Paper exit face Face down
Capacity 500 sheets (A3, B4, 11 x 17, 8.5 x 14, 
8.5 x 13: 300 sheets)
Full detection No
Paper detection Yes
Finishing Yes
E-sort capacity 600 dpi 90 sheets (Max. 2970 sheets) of A4 
standard documents (Sharp A4 
standard document Test Chart B 
(6%))
1200 dpi 16 sheets (Max. 528 sheets) of A4 
standard documents (Sharp A4 
standard document Test Chart B 
(6%))
Offset function Depending on the shifter.
Stapling Available when the finisher is 
installed.
In case of Optional function (printer, FAX) is set up as MFD. 
Job separator tray
Setting manual book
Setting manual book
This exit tray is set up above main exit tray, and can separate copier 
exit, printer exit and FAX exit.
1 (this tray can not set up more than 2)