Sharp AR-153E N, AR-122E N, AR-152E N manual Troubleshooting the Unit

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6 TROUBLESHOOTING THE UNIT

This chapter describes misfeed removal and troubleshooting.

TROUBLESHOOTING

If any problem occurs, check the list below before contacting your authorised service representative.

Problem

Possible cause

Solution

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Unit plugged in?

Plug the unit into a grounded outlet.

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Unit does not

Power switch on?

Turn the power switch on.

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Side cover closed securely?

Gently close the side cover.

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operate.

 

 

Front cover closed?

Gently close the front cover and then

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close the side cover.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Is the original placed face

Place the original face down on the

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Blank copies

down on the original table

 

original table or face up un the SPF.

 

 

or face up un the SPF?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Is original image too dark or

Adjust the exposure manually.

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too light?

 

 

 

Copies are too

Is the unit in the automatic

Adjust the automatic exposure level.

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dark or too light.

exposure mode?

 

 

 

 

 

Is the unit in the photo

Cancel the photo exposure mode.

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exposure mode?

 

 

 

 

 

Dust, dirt,

Original table or original

Clean regularly.

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cover dirty?

 

smudges appear

 

 

 

Original smudged or

Use a clean original.

 

on copies.

blotchy?

 

 

 

 

 

Striped copies

Is transfer charger clean?

Clean the transfer charger.

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Use standard paper. If using special

 

 

Non-standard paper used?

papers, feed the paper through the

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single bypass.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Paper curled or damp?

Store paper flat in the wrapper in a

 

 

dry location.

 

Paper misfeeds

 

 

 

Pieces of paper inside unit?

Remove all pieces of misfed paper.

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frequently.

 

Paper guides in the paper

Set the guides properly depending on

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tray not set properly?

the paper size.

 

 

 

 

 

Too much paper in the

Remove excessive paper from the

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paper tray or multi-bypass

 

 

tray.

 

 

tray ?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Is the paper too heavy?

Use paper within the specified range.

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Images rub off the

 

Replace with dry paper. If the unit is

 

 

 

not used for long time, remove the

 

 

copy easily.

Paper damp?

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paper from the paper tray and store it

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

in its wrapper in a dry location.

 

 

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Contents AR-153E N AR-152E N AR-122E N Varoitus Do not install your unit in areas that are Important points when selecting an installation siteStore paper in the wrapper and lying flat Proper storage for suppliesTrademark acknowledgements Do not touch the photoconductive drum green portionContents Introduction Using the ManualConventions used in the manual Part Names Operation Panel Exposure mode selector key and indicatorsPaper Type of paper Type of media Size Weight FeedingLoading the Paper Tray Gently push the paper tray back into the unit Open the multi-bypass tray and extend the tray Multi-bypass tray AR-153ENPress the tray select key to select the multi-bypass tray Using copy modeUsing printer mode Single bypass AR-122EN/AR-152ENPage Copy Flow Making CopiesPower on Connecting the Power CordInitial settings of operation panel Power off methodsAbout the scan head Setting a large original Original PlacementOriginal feeder tray Stream feeding mode Using the SPFExposure adjustment Exposure ADJUSTMENT/PHOTO CopyingSET the Copy Quantity Automatic exposure adjustment Press the tray select key REDUCTION/ENLARGEMENT/ZOOMSelecting the tray Set the reduction/enlargement ratioSpecial Functions Toner Save ModeDescription of Special Functions User Programs Displaying Total Number of Copies Program Mode ParametersToner Cartridge Replacement MaintenanceOut while pressing the lock Gently pull the toner cartridgeRelease lever Toner Cartridge Life Cabinet Cleaning the UnitTransfer charger Troubleshooting Troubleshooting the UnitBe sure to use only genuine Sharp parts and supplies Status IndicatorsOrder Misfeed RemovalCheck the misfeed location. Remove the misfed paper Misfeed in the paper feed area Misfeed in the fusing areaRotate the feeding roller Direction of the arrow Lower the fusing unit release leverMisfeed in the transport area Open the front coverMisfeed in the SPF AR-153EN Misfeed in the lower paper feed area AR-153ENDeveloper Required Maintenance RequiredScan Head Locking Switch Sharpdesk Optional Equipment AL-12PKMSoftware for the Sharp Personal MFP Series MFP driverHardware and Software Requirements Before InstallationMFP Driver Button Operating Interface Reference pages for how to install Flow of installationInstalling onto Windows XP USB/parallel interface Installing the SoftwareDouble-click the setup icon Button Manager installer will start Setup program will start to copy the files Begin installation of the printer driver Begin installation of the scanner driverInstalling onto Windows 98/Me/2000 USB interface Copying files for MFP driver installation You have completed the installation of the software Windows 95/NT Establish the printer settings and click the Next button You have completed the installation of all the software Power save indicator Indicators on the Operation PanelStart indicator Online indicatorClick Printing Preferences button in the General tab Using the Printer ModeHow to print Opening the printer driver from the start menuAbout interrupt copying When using the single bypassUsing the Button Manager Using the Scanner ModeSetting up the Button Manager Windows 98/Me/2000 Flow of the Button Manager setting Scan Parameter Setting Dialog BoxScanner AR Event Press the Scanner key Using the Scanner key to begin scanningApplication Application launched Number Press the start key Opening the scanner driver and scanning from your computerButton Select Sharp Personal MFP series, and click the SelectSelect a name, format, and folder for the scanned image Scanning with the Scanner and Camera Wizard in Windows XPClick Finish in the screen that appears Contents of the online manual HOW to USE the Online ManualClick the to read the online manual Installing Acrobat ReaderUsing Other Installed Drivers Parallel interface cable Connecting the Interface CableConnecting the USB interface cable Interface cableConnecting the parallel interface cable Options for AR-153EN System ConfigurationSingle Pass Feeder AR-SP5 Sheet Paper Feed Unit AR-D16 Appendix SpecificationsPrinter/Scanner Expansion Kit AL-12PKM Optional equipmentSheet paper feed unit AR-D16 Single pass feeder AR-SP5Supply list About Supplies and OptionsSupply Part number Usable life Index Misfeed indicator Misfeed removal Index by Purpose Software License Limited Warranty on Media Page Sharp Corporation

AR-152E N, AR-153E N, AR-122E N specifications

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