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DUPLEX MODULE
If a duplex module is installed, printing onto both sides of paper can be performed.
Two types of duplex modules are available: duplex module/bypass tray and duplex module. The descriptions in this
manual are for the duplex module/bypass tray. For information on misfeed removal for these modules, see page
2-19.
Part names
Specifications
*
1
For paper size and paper weight for the bypass tray, see "Specifications of paper trays (types and sizes of
applicable papers for trays)" on page 2-3.
*
2
Duplex module/bypass tray only.
*
3
When the bypass tray extension is extended.
Specifications are subject to change for improvement without notice.
NOTES
O Do not press down on the bypass tray or the exit tray.
O The duplex module requires the installation of other peripheral devices in order to be functional and cannot be
installed together with some other devices. The table on page 8-4 shows the configurations which are
compatible.
Name Duplex module (AR-DU3) or Duplex module/bypass tray (AR-DU4)
Paper size (for duplex copy)*
1
A3, B4, A4, A4R, B5, B5R, A5R,
11" x 17", 8-1/2" x 14", 8-1/2" x 13", 8-1/2" x 11", 8-1/2 "x 11"R, 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" R
Paper weight (for duplex copy)*
1
60 to 105 g/m
2
or 16 to 28 lbs.
Reference paper position Centre
Bypass tray paper capacity*
2
100 sheets (A4 or 8-1/2" x 11" size, 80 g/m
2
or 20 lbs.)
Dimensions
Duplex module: 115 mm (W) x 412 mm (D) x 416 mm (H)
(4-17/32" (W) x 16-15/64" (D) x 16-25/64" (H))
Duplex module/bypass tray*
3
: 441 mm (W) x 436 mm (D) x 416 mm (H)
(17-23/64" (W) x 17-11/64" (D) x 16-25/64" (H))
Weight
Duplex module: Approx. 5 kg (11.1 lbs.)
Duplex module/bypass tray: Approx. 7.5 kg (16.6 lbs.)
Name Exit tray (AR-TE3)
Paper output Print face down
Paper capacity 100 sheets (A4 or 8-1/2" x 11" size, 80 g/m
2
or 20 lbs.)
Paper size Max. A3 or 11" x 17", Min. A5R or 5-1/2" x 8-1/2"R
Paper type and weight to be output
Plain paper, 60 to 105 g/m
2
or 16 to 28 lbs.
Heavy paper, 106 to 205 g/m
2
or 29 to 110 lbs.
Exit tray
The tray is extendable to support
large size paper. Extend the tray
when A3, B4, 11" x 17", 8-1/2" x
14" or 8-1/2" x 13" paper is being
used. For a duplex module (not
duplex module/bypass tray), the
exit tray is optional.
This tray can also be used for special
papers including transparency film.
(See next page and page 2-3.)
Bypass tray
Duplex module
Automatic copying on both sides of the
paper is possible.
NOTE
Automatic two-sided printing can
be done only onto plain paper.
Special papers cannot be used
for two-sided printing. (See page
2-4 for explanation on special
paper.)