Sharp AR-157E Identifying Unit Problems, What type of trouble do you have?, Printing trouble

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4 Identifying Unit Problems

When any trouble has occurred in the unit, first, verify whether you can make a copy or not with the unit. Check the items shown below when the unit does not work properly but it can make a copy.

Reference: If any copier trouble occurs, refer to "TROUBLESHOOTING" in the Operation Manual.

 

Check the Connection between

Check Your Computer

1

2

Plug and Play Screen does not Appear (when the USB is connected)

the Unit and Computer

Failed to Install the MFP Driver (Windows 2000/XP)

 

 

 

AB

What type of trouble do you have?

• Printing trouble

A

• Scanning trouble

B

Printing trouble

When one of the troubles listed below occurs while printing, check the corresponding item.

Faint, Uneven or Smeared Print Output Characters or Graphics are not Printed in Correct Position Nothing Prints

Uninstalling SHARP Personal MFP Series Software

Scanning trouble

When one of the troubles listed below occurs while scanning data, check the corresponding item.

Poor Scanning Result

The Scanned Image is Incorrectly Positioned Unable to Scan the Image

Uninstalling SHARP Personal MFP Series Software

Make sure that the unit is not working. You cannot print from your computer or scan from the unit while the unit is making copies.

Note

The unit's scanning function can only be used if the unit is connected to your computer with a USB cable.

Caution

If you fail to solve the problem after verifying all the items listed above, please contact your authorized SHARP service center.

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Contents AR-153E AR-157E For Your Records Do not install your unit in areas that are Important points when selecting an installation siteProper storage for supplies Safety precautionsTrademark acknowledgements Do not touch the photoconductive drum green portionContents Conventions used in the manual Using the ManualAR-153EAR-157E Original cover Part NamesAR-157E AR-153E Operation Panel Original to copy key and indicators AR-157EPaper 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 Bypass Feed including special paperPress the tray select key to select the multi-bypass tray Copy Flow Select the copy settingsTurn on the unit p.13 Place the original Start copyingInitial settings of operation panel Power onAbout the scan head Power off methods Original PlacementUsing the original table Setting a large original AR-153EStream feeding mode Using the RSPF/SPFOriginal feeder tray Exposure adjustment Exposure ADJUSTMENT/PHOTO CopyingSET the Copy Quantity Automatic exposure adjustment REDUCTION/ENLARGEMENT/ZOOM To select a preset copy ratioSet the reduction/enlargement ratio To select a zoom ratioPress the tray select key Selecting the TrayTwo sided copying About the Special Functions of AR-157EWhen copying in the two-sided to two-sided mode When copying in a one-sided to two-sided modeWhen copying in the two-sided to one-sided mode Using the original tableDescription of Special Functions Toner Save ModeUser Programs Displaying Total Number of Copies Program Mode ParametersToner Cartridge Replacement MaintenanceOut while pressing the lock Gently pull the toner cartridgeRelease lever Release leverPage Cabinet Cleaning the UnitOriginal table and the back side of the original cover/RSPF Transfer charger Troubleshooting Troubleshooting the UnitBe sure to use only genuine Sharp parts and supplies Status IndicatorsOpen the multi-bypass tray, and side cover, in that order Misfeed RemovalPaper feed area. p.35 Misfeed in the paper feed area Misfeed in the fusing areaMisfeed in the transport area Lower the fusing unit release leverOpen the front cover Rotate the feeding roller Direction of the arrowMisfeed in the RSPF/SPF Misfeed in the lower paper feed areaAR-157E Developer Required Maintenance RequiredPRINTER/SCANNER Expansion KIT AR-PG2 System ConfigurationSingle Pass Feeder AR-SP5 Printer/Scanner Expansion Kit AR-PG2 Single pass feederSheet Paper Feed Unit AR-D16 MFP driver Software for the Sharp Personal MFP SeriesSharpdesk Button ManagerHardware 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 SoftwareButton Manager installer will start Setup program will start to copy the files Begin installation of the printer driver Begin installation of the scanner driverDouble-click the setup icon Installing onto Windows 98/Me/2000 USB interfaceCopying files for MFP driver installation Connect the USB interface cable. p.67 You have completed the installation of the softwareFollow the instructions in the Plug and Play screen that Windows 95/NT Establish the printer settings and click the Next button Connect the parallel interface cable Start indicator Indicators on the Operation PanelOnline indicator Power save indicatorHow to print Using the Printer ModeOpening the printer driver from the start menu About interrupt copying Using the Button Manager Using the Scanner ModeSetting up the Button Manager Repeat to set ScanMenu SC2 through ScanMenu Windows 98/Me/2000SC6 Flow of the Button Manager setting Scan Button Destination Setting Dialog BoxScanner AR Event Press the Scanner key Using the Scanner key to begin scanningApplication Application launched Number Opening the scanner driver and scanning from your computer Using the Sharp TwainPress the start Key Click hereButton Select Sharp Personal MFP Series, and click the SelectScanning with the Scanner and Camera Wizard in Windows XP Scanning begins. When scanning endsSelect a name, format, and folder for the scanned image Select the next task you wish to performContents of the online manual HOW to USE the Online ManualClick To read the online manual Installing Acrobat ReaderUsing Other Installed Drivers Connecting the USB interface cable Connecting the Interface CableInterface cable Parallel interface cableConnecting the parallel interface cable Appendix SpecificationsSingle pass feeder AR-SP5 Printer/Scanner Expansion Kit AR-PG2 Optional equipmentSingle pass feeder AR-SP5 Sheet paper feed unit AR-D16Index MFP driver Index by Purpose Software License Limited Warranty on Media Supplier’s Name and Address Product IdentificationSection Ingredients Hazardous Identification Emergency OverviewSection Precautions for Safe Handling and Use Section Physical Chemical CharacteristicsSection Fire and Explosion Data Section Reactivity DataIngredients CAS No Proportion None required under normal use For users in the USA Sharp Electronics Corporation Page Contents How to Control the Online Manual How to Use the Online ManualPrinting Overview Flow chart shown below provides printing overviewClick here Basic PrintingWindows 2000/XP Starting the Printer Driver Using the Start ButtonPrinter Driver Settings Print sample Printing a WatermarkFitting the Printed Image to the Paper Printing Multiple Pages on One Print data Printing result Sided Book Sided Tablet Two-sided Printing AR-157E onlyOutline of the Print Status Window Scanning Overview Flow chart shown below provides scanning overviewScanning an Image from a TWAIN-Compliant Application part Select Acquire Image from the File menu, or Scanning Position menu Scanning Mode menuScan button Preview buttonPreview window Auto Scan Area Adjustment buttonBrightness/Contrast button After starting Paint, click the File menu and select Contents 17 Index Contents 18 Index Contents 19 Index Contents 20 Index Outline of Button Manager Scan Setup areaApplication Selection area Rightbar. -click the Button Manager icon on the task Button Manager SettingsWhat type of trouble do you have? Identifying Unit ProblemsPrinting trouble Scanning troubleParallel interface cable Check the Connection between the Unit and ComputerCHECK1 Is there enough computer memory or hard disk space? Check Your ComputerContents 26 Index Failed to Install the MFP Driver Windows 2000/XP Faint, Uneven or Smeared Print Output Contents 28 IndexContents 29 Index CHECK1 Has a paper jam occurred? Nothing PrintsPoor Scanning Result CHECK1 Is the original clean?RSPF/SPF? Scanned Image is Incorrectly PositionedRSPF/SPF at once? Unable to Scan the ImageClick Add or Remove Programs Uninstalling Sharp Personal MFP Series SoftwareTwain Index
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