Sharp AR-153E, AR-157E operation 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 the SHARP service center.

Problem

Possible cause

Solution

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Unit plugged in?

Plug the unit into a grounded outlet.

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

 

Blank copies

down on the original table

original table or face up in the RSPF/

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or face up in the RSPF/

SPF.

 

 

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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Non-standard paper used?

Use standard paper. If using special

 

 

 

papers, feed the paper through the

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multi-bypass tray.

 

 

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

 

 

paper tray or multi-bypass

tray.

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tray?

 

 

 

Is the paper too heavy?

Use paper within the specified range.

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Images rub off the

Paper damp?

Replace with dry paper. If the unit is

 

copy easily.

 

not used for long time, remove the

2

 

paper from the paper tray and store it

 

 

 

 

 

in its wrapper in a dry location.

 

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Contents AR-153E AR-157E For Your Records Important points when selecting an installation site Do not install your unit in areas that areSafety precautions Proper storage for suppliesTrademark acknowledgements Do not touch the photoconductive drum green portionContents AR-153EAR-157E Using the ManualConventions used in the manual AR-157E AR-153E Part NamesOriginal cover Original to copy key and indicators AR-157E Operation PanelType of paper Type of media Size Weight Feeding PaperLoading the Paper Tray Gently push the paper tray back into the unit Bypass Feed including special paper Open the multi-bypass tray and extend the trayPress the tray select key to select the multi-bypass tray Select the copy settings Copy FlowTurn on the unit p.13 Place the original Start copyingAbout the scan head Power onInitial settings of operation panel Original Placement Power off methodsUsing the original table Setting a large original AR-153EOriginal feeder tray Using the RSPF/SPFStream feeding mode SET the Copy Quantity Exposure ADJUSTMENT/PHOTO CopyingExposure adjustment Automatic exposure adjustment To select a preset copy ratio REDUCTION/ENLARGEMENT/ZOOMSet the reduction/enlargement ratio To select a zoom ratioSelecting the Tray Press the tray select keyAbout the Special Functions of AR-157E Two sided copyingWhen copying in a one-sided to two-sided mode When copying in the two-sided to two-sided modeWhen copying in the two-sided to one-sided mode Using the original tableToner Save Mode Description of Special FunctionsUser Programs Program Mode Parameters Displaying Total Number of CopiesMaintenance Toner Cartridge ReplacementGently pull the toner cartridge Out while pressing the lockRelease lever Release leverPage Original table and the back side of the original cover/RSPF Cleaning the UnitCabinet Transfer charger Troubleshooting the Unit TroubleshootingStatus Indicators Be sure to use only genuine Sharp parts and suppliesPaper feed area. p.35 Misfeed RemovalOpen the multi-bypass tray, and side cover, in that order Misfeed in the fusing area Misfeed in the paper feed areaLower the fusing unit release lever Misfeed in the transport areaOpen the front cover Rotate the feeding roller Direction of the arrowMisfeed in the lower paper feed area Misfeed in the RSPF/SPFAR-157E Maintenance Required Developer RequiredSystem Configuration PRINTER/SCANNER Expansion KIT AR-PG2Single Pass Feeder AR-SP5 Printer/Scanner Expansion Kit AR-PG2 Single pass feederSheet Paper Feed Unit AR-D16 Software for the Sharp Personal MFP Series MFP driverSharpdesk Button ManagerMFP Driver Button Before InstallationHardware and Software Requirements Flow of installation Operating Interface Reference pages for how to installInstalling the Software Installing onto Windows XP USB/parallel interfaceButton Manager installer will start Setup program will start to copy the files Begin installation of the scanner driver Begin installation of the printer driverInstalling onto Windows 98/Me/2000 USB interface Double-click the setup iconCopying files for MFP driver installation Follow the instructions in the Plug and Play screen that You have completed the installation of the softwareConnect the USB interface cable. p.67 Windows 95/NT Establish the printer settings and click the Next button Connect the parallel interface cable Indicators on the Operation Panel Start indicatorOnline indicator Power save indicatorOpening the printer driver from the start menu Using the Printer ModeHow to print About interrupt copying Setting up the Button Manager Using the Scanner ModeUsing the Button Manager SC6 Windows 98/Me/2000Repeat to set ScanMenu SC2 through ScanMenu Scan Button Destination Setting Dialog Box Flow of the Button Manager settingScanner AR Event Application Application launched Number Using the Scanner key to begin scanningPress the Scanner key Using the Sharp Twain Opening the scanner driver and scanning from your computerPress the start Key Click hereSelect Sharp Personal MFP Series, and click the Select ButtonScanning begins. When scanning ends Scanning with the Scanner and Camera Wizard in Windows XPSelect a name, format, and folder for the scanned image Select the next task you wish to performHOW to USE the Online Manual Contents of the online manualInstalling Acrobat Reader Click To read the online manualUsing Other Installed Drivers Connecting the Interface Cable Connecting the USB interface cableInterface cable Parallel interface cableConnecting the parallel interface cable Specifications AppendixSingle pass feeder AR-SP5 Optional equipment Printer/Scanner Expansion Kit AR-PG2Single pass feeder AR-SP5 Sheet paper feed unit AR-D16Index MFP driver Index by Purpose Software License Limited Warranty on Media Product Identification Supplier’s Name and AddressSection Ingredients Hazardous Identification Emergency OverviewSection Physical Chemical Characteristics Section Precautions for Safe Handling and UseSection 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 Use the Online Manual How to Control the Online ManualFlow chart shown below provides printing overview Printing OverviewBasic Printing Click hereStarting the Printer Driver Using the Start Button Windows 2000/XPPrinter Driver Settings Printing a Watermark Print sampleFitting the Printed Image to the Paper Printing Multiple Pages on One Two-sided Printing AR-157E only Print data Printing result Sided Book Sided TabletOutline of the Print Status Window Flow chart shown below provides scanning overview Scanning OverviewScanning an Image from a TWAIN-Compliant Application part Select Acquire Image from the File menu, or Scanning Mode menu Scanning Position menuScan button Preview buttonBrightness/Contrast button Auto Scan Area Adjustment buttonPreview window After starting Paint, click the File menu and select Contents 17 Index Contents 18 Index Contents 19 Index Contents 20 Index Application Selection area Scan Setup areaOutline of Button Manager Button Manager Settings Rightbar. -click the Button Manager icon on the taskIdentifying Unit Problems What type of trouble do you have?Printing trouble Scanning troubleCheck the Connection between the Unit and Computer Parallel interface cableCheck Your Computer CHECK1 Is there enough computer memory or hard disk space?Contents 26 Index Failed to Install the MFP Driver Windows 2000/XP Contents 28 Index Faint, Uneven or Smeared Print OutputContents 29 Index Nothing Prints CHECK1 Has a paper jam occurred?CHECK1 Is the original clean? Poor Scanning ResultScanned Image is Incorrectly Positioned RSPF/SPF?Unable to Scan the Image RSPF/SPF at once?Uninstalling Sharp Personal MFP Series Software Click Add or Remove ProgramsIndex Twain
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