Sharp Understanding Common Issues and Solutions for MX B200 Printers

STATUS INDICATORS

When the following indicators light up or blink on the operation panel or the following alphanumeric codes appear in the display, solve the problem immediately referring to both the table below and the relevant page.

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Indication		Cause and remedy		Page
Developer		Developer is required. Contact your authorised
replacement	Steadily lit			86
required indicator		service representative as soon as possible.
Toner cartridge	Steadily lit	Replacement of toner cartridge will be needed		66
		soon. Prepare a new cartridge.
replacement
		Toner cartridge must be replaced. Replace it with
required indicator	Blinking			66
		a new one.
		A misfeed has occurred. Remove the misfed paper		80
Misfeed indicator	Blinking	referring to the description of "MISFEED REMOVAL".
		The lower side cover may be open. If so, close it.		83
Maintenance	Steadily lit	Service by an authorised SHARP service		86
indicator		technician is required.
	Steadily lit	When the document feeder cover is open.		–
SPF misfeed
		An original misfeed has occurred in the SPF. Remove
indicator	Blinking	the misfed originals referring to the description of		84
		"E: Misfeed in the SPF (Peripheral device)".
		The unit is in the preheat mode. Press any key to		61
		cancel the preheat mode.
Power save indicator is
		The unit is in the auto power shut-off mode.
steadily lit.
		Press the start (	) key to cancel the auto	61
		power shut-off mode.
The paper tray indicator is		The paper tray is not pushed in correctly, or there
		is no paper in the tray. Push the tray all the way		–
blinking.
		in or load paper in the tray.
		The Toner cartridge is not installed. Check if the		Start
"CH" is blinking in the display.		cartridge is installed.
				Guide
		Push the cartridge in until it locks securely in place.
"CH" is steadily lit in the		Side cover is open. Close the side cover securely
		by pressing the round projections near the side		–
display.
		cover open button.
		This appears if it is detected that the original
		cover/SPF is open when copying is started.
		Completely close the original cover/SPF, or
"OP" is blinking in the display.		press the start (	) key again.	–
		Depending on the colour and the density of the
		original, "OP" blinking may appear even when
		the original cover/SPF is closed. In such a case,
		press the start key again to make a copy.
		The paper tray or multi-bypass tray is empty.		10, 12
		Load paper.
"P" is blinking in the display.
		A misfeed has occurred in the paper tray or		80
		multi-bypass tray. Remove the misfed paper.
A letter and a number appear		The unit will not function. Turn the power switch		–
alternately.		off, remove the power cord from the outlet, and
		contact your authorised service representative.

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