Sharp MX-C401 User Manual
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PROBLEMS RELATED TO COPY RESULTS
Problem
Point to check
Solution
The image is too light 
or too dark.
Is the image too light or too dark?
Select an appropriate exposure mode for the original 
being copied and adjust the exposure level manually.
Has an appropriate exposure mode for 
the original type been selected?
Select one of the following modes depending on the 
original type.
• Text
Use this mode for regular text documents.
• Text/Prtd.Photo
This mode provides the best balance for copying an 
original which contains both text and printed 
photographs, such as a magazine or catalogue.
• Text/Photo
This mode provides the best balance for copying an 
original which contains both text and photographs, 
such as a text document with a photo pasted on.
• Printed Photo
This mode is best for copying printed photographs, 
such as photos in a magazine or catalogue.
• Photo
Use this mode to copy photos.
• Map
This mode is best for copying the light color shading 
and fine text found on most maps.
• Light original
Use this mode for originals with light pencil writing.
Colors are off.
Did you perform "Registration 
Adjustment"?
Ask your administrator to perform "Registration 
Adjustment".
If the colors are out of position in the printed output of a 
color copy job, "Registration Adjustment" can be used to 
adjust the print position of each color.
➞ System Settings (Administrator) > "Device Control" >
"Other Settings" > "Registration Adjustment"
If the color tones are off, perform "Auto Color 
Calibration". (If the colors are still off after calibration, 
repeating calibration may improve the results.)
➞ System Settings (Administrator) > "Copy Function
Settings" > "Color Adjustment" > "Auto Color 
Calibration"
Part of the image is 
cut off.
Has an appropriate ratio been selected 
for the original size and paper size?
Select an appropriate ratio setting.
Are you using an AB size original?
When copying an AB size original, specify the original 
size manually.
Has the correct original size been set?
Touch the [Original] key and select the correct size.
Copies come out 
blank.
Is the original placed face up or face 
down correctly?
When using the document glass, the original must be 
placed face down. When using the automatic document 
feeder, the original must be placed face up.
