Sharp AR-M205 - Manual (Page 55)

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TROUBLESHOOTING
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MACHINE/COPYING PROBLEMS
The following problems are related to the general operation of the machine and copying.
Problem Cause and solution Page
The machine does not operate.
The machine is not plugged into a power outlet.
→ Plug the machine into a grounded outlet.
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Power switch OFF.
→ Turn the power switch ON.
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The POWER SAVE indicator is blinking.
→ Indicates that the machine is warming up. Copies cannot be
made until the machine has finished warming up.
12
The front cover or the side cover is not completely
closed.
→ Close the front cover or the side cover.
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The machine is in auto power shut-off mode.
→ In auto power shut-off mode, all lights are off except the POWER
SAVE indicator and ON LINE indicator. Press the [START] key
(
) to resume normal operation.
12
ORIGINAL SIZE indicator is blinking.
→ If the ORIGINAL SIZE indicator blinks when margin shift is
selected, rotate the original so that it is in the same orientation as
the blinking ORIGINAL SIZE indicator.
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PAPER SIZE indicator is blinking.
→ There is no appropriate paper. Load appropriate paper in a paper
tray.
14
Copies are too dark or too light.
Select the correct original type for the original.
→ Select AUTO with the [AUTO/TEXT/PHOTO] key or press the
[Light] key ( ) and [Dark] key ( ) to manually select an
appropriate exposure.
→ If the copy is too light or too dark even though AUTO was
selected with the [AUTO/TEXT/PHOTO] key, adjust the
automatic exposure level.
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Blank copies.
The original is not placed face up in the SPF/RSPF or face
down on the original table.
→ Place the original face up in the SPF/RSPF or face down on the
original table.
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The paper size used for the copy is
different from the selected paper
size.
(part of the image is cut off or there
is too much blank space.)
The original was not placed in the correct position.
→ Place the original correctly.
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An appropriate ratio was not used for the size of the
original and the size of the paper.
→ Press the [AUTO IMAGE] key to have the copy made using the
appropriate ratio for the original and paper.
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The size of paper loaded in the tray was changed without
changing the tray's paper size setting.
→ Be sure to change the tray's paper size setting whenever you
change the size of paper loaded in the tray.
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Wrinkles appear in the paper or
the image disappears in places.
The paper is outside of the specified size and weight
range.
→ Use copy paper within the specified range.
13
Paper damp.
→ Replace with dry copy paper. During periods when the machine is
not used for a long time, remove the paper from the tray and store
it in a dark place in a bag to prevent moisture absorption.
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