Troubleshooting Guide for Sharp AR-M160 and AR-M205 Copiers

Sharp Troubleshooting Guide for Copiers: AR-M160 and AR-M205 Model Issues

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TROUBLESHOOTING

MACHINE/COPYING PROBLEMS

The following problems are related to the general operation of the machine and copying.

Problem		Cause and solution	Page

	Is the machine plugged into a power outlet?		00
	→	Plug the machine into a grounded outlet.	00
	→	Plug the machine into a grounded outlet.

	Power switch ON?		00
	→	Turn the power switch ON.	00
	→	Turn the power switch ON.
The machine does not operate.
The machine does not operate.	Is the POWER SWITCH indicator blinking?		00
	Is the POWER SWITCH indicator blinking?
	→ Indicates that the machine is warming up. Copies cannot be
		made until the machine has finished warming up.

	Is the front cover completely closed?		00
	→	Close the front cover.	00
	→	Close the front cover.

	Did you select the correct original type for the original?
	→ Select AUTO with the [AUTO/TEXT/PHOTO] key or press the
Copies are too dark or too light.	→	light and dark keys to manually select an appropriate exposure.	00
Copies are too dark or too light.		If the copy is too light or too dark even though AUTO was	00
		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.

	Is the original placed face up in the SPF/RSPF or face
Blank copies.	down on the original table?		00
Blank copies.	→	Place the original face up in the SPF/RSPF or face down on the	00
	→
		original table.

	Was the original placed in the correct position?		00
	→	Place the original correctly.	00
	→	Place the original correctly.

The paper size used for the copy is	Was an appropriate ratio used for the size of the original
The paper size used for the copy is	and the size of the paper?
different from the selected paper	and the size of the paper?		00
different from the selected paper	→	Press the [AUTO IMAGE] key to have the copy made using the	00
size.	→	Press the [AUTO IMAGE] key to have the copy made using the
size.		appropriate ratio for the original and paper.
(part of the image is cut off or there		appropriate ratio for the original and paper.
(part of the image is cut off or there
is too much blank space.)	Was the paper size changed in a tray without changing
	the paper size setting?		00
	→	Be sure to change the paper size setting when changing the	00
	→	Be sure to change the paper size setting when changing the
		paper size in a tray.

	Is the paper outside of the specified size and weight
	range?		00
Do wrinkles appear in the paper or	→ Use copy paper within the specified range.
does the image disappear in
does the image disappear in	Paper damp?
places?	Paper damp?
places?	→ Replace with dry copy paper. During periods when the machine is		00

		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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Contents

AR-M160 AR-M205For Your Records Contents User Settings Changes, e.g., near an Important Points When Selecting AN Installation SiteDo not install your machine in areas that are Air conditioner orDo not touch the photoconductive drum green portion Safety precautionsTrademark acknowledgements Scratches or smudges on the drum will cause dirty copiesEnvironmental Information Using the ManualOnline Manual on the accessory CD-ROM Meaning of R in Original and Paper Size IndicationsSPF and Rspf Standard Features Conventions Used in this ManualInch series and AB series metric references Main Features Part Names and Functions ExteriorInterior Operation Panel Auto Image key/indicator Zoom indicator26 SPR/RSPF indicator when the SPF/RSPF is installed Paper feed location/misfeed location indicatorsPower OFF Power on and OFFPower on Power Save ModesPaper Type of paper Type of media Size Weight Capacity FeedingLoading Paper Special papersLoading the paper tray Important points when inserting paper in the bypass trayLoading Paper Fan the paperLoading the bypass tray Unfold the bypass trayChanging a TRAY’S Paper Size Setting Use the Original Size Enter key to select the paper sizePress the Start key and then the Paper Size Enter key Copying from the document glass Original PlacementNormal Copying Open the document cover/SPF/RSPF, and place the originalSelect copy settings Copying from the SPF/RSPFPress the Start key to begin copying Set the originals face up in the document feeder tray Press the Start key and start copyingSelecting the Tray Auto tray switchingMaking a Copy Darker or Lighter Original typesREDUCTION/ENLARGMENT/ZOOM Setting the Number of CopiesImportant note when making a large number of copies Automatic Ratio SelectionManual Ratio Selection Selecting a preset ratioFine adjustment of the ratio Press the Auto Image keyXY Zoom copying Press the Copy ratio display keyCopy original a Place original B as shown below TWO-SIDED Copying Using the Bypass TrayPress the Start key Portrait-oriented originalInsert the paper all the way Copy is delivered to the output trayAutomatic TWO-SIDED Copying Indicator blinks, and the original is scanned into memory Using the document glassUsing the SPF/RSPF Place originals in the SPF/RSPFPress a numeric key to enter the setting code Press the Original to Copy key to exit the settingImage Rotation in Duplex Copying Dual page Copying Interrupting a Copy RUN Press the Interrupt key to interrupt the copy runReplace the previous originals and press the Start key Rotating the Image 90 Degrees Sort Copy / Group CopySort/Group copy using the document glass Sort/Group copy using the SPF/RSPFPress the Start key and place the next original Copying Multiple Originals Onto a Single Sheet of Paper 1/4 in 1 copy using the document glassDesired mode Press the 2 in 1/4 in 1 key to selectUse the 2 in 1/4 in 1 key to access the setting 1/4 in 1 copy using the SPF/RSPFSetting the layout pattern Select the setting code by pressing a numeric keyPress the Margin Shift key Creating Margins When CopyingPlace the originals Select the margin position Press the 1 key or the 2 key, and then press the Start keySettings, and press the Start key Erasing Shadows around the Edges of a CopySelect the number of copies and other Using the Printer Mode Basic Procedure for PrintingMake sure that paper is loaded in the tray Using the Scanner Mode Scanning Using the Keys on the MachineScanning from Your Computer Scan Menu keys and the Button Manager scan menuPress a Scan Menu key to begin scanning Printer During printing Operation in COPY, PRINTER, and Scanner ModesDuring copying Scanner During scan previewAdjusting the Automatic Exposure Level Press the AUTO/TEXT/PHOTO key to complete the settingPlace the original. p.00 Enabling Toner Save Mode Photo indicator stops blinking and lights steadilyCustomizing Settings User Programs2 10 mm PatternLeft edge Minimum 300dpi50% CopiesPress the Light key to complete the settings Selecting a Setting for a User ProgramBase settings Enter the program number withAuditing Mode Settings Settings for Auditing ModeAuditing Mode Factory default settings Are indicated in bold EnablingSelecting Auditing Mode Settings Enter a setting for the selected programEnter the program number with the numeric keys Account number entry Enabling/disabling auditing modeAccount number deletion Account number changeResetting account Copying when auditing mode is enabledTroubleshooting This chapter describes troubleshooting and misfeed removalMACHINE/COPYING Problems Paper misfeed Is too much paper loaded in the tray? Paper properly installed?Pieces of paper inside machine? Do some sheets of paper stick together?Is the output tray full? Are any other indicators lit?Is an interrupt copy job in progress? Is the tray out of paper?Printing and Scanning Problems Printed image is lightPrinted image is dirty Has the printer driver been installed properly? Is the orientation of document setting correct?Is the port setting correct? Lines in tables are not alignedPoor scanning quality Have you specified a suitable resolution?Are the brightness and contrast settings suitable? Have you placed the original straight?Do you have Administrator rights? Is there enough computer memory?Click the start button, and then click Control Panel What to do when a notice page is printedRemoving the software Click Add or Remove ProgramsIndicators and Display Messages Remove the misfed original Misfeed RemovalMisfeed in the SPF/RSPF Section aMisfeed indicator Stops blinking and copying can be resumed Misfeed in the Bypass TraySection C Misfeed in the Machine Misfeed in the paper feed areaClose the front cover and side cover Misfeed in the fusing area Misfeed in the transport area Close the side cover by pressing the handle on the coverBe careful not to tear the misfed paper during removal Misfeed in Paper Tray Close the paper trayPush the paper tray in completely Open the side cover Close the side cover Remove the misfed paperBe careful not to tear Misfed paper during Removal Close the front cover Toner cartridge replacement required Indicator will go outReplacing the Toner Cartridge Discard the shutterTotal output count Checking the Total Output Count and Toner LevelChecking the Total Output Count Total copy countChecking the Toner Level Routine MaintenanceCleaning the Document GLASS/SPF/RSPF and Document Cover Press the Light key to return to the normal displayCleaning the Bypass Tray Paper Feed Roller Cleaning the Transfer ChargerSpecifications Peripheral DevicesSingle Pass Feeder Reversing Single Pass Feeder Dual Function Board SpecificationSheet Paper Feed Unit 250-SHEET Paper Feed Unit Part namesStore the supplies in a location that is Supply Types and StorageProper Storage Store paper in the wrapper and lying flatSpecifications Printer Function Scanner Function Software License Page Index Page Page Page Sharp Corporation

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Sharp Troubleshooting Guide for Copiers: AR-M160 and AR-M205 Model Issues

MACHINE/COPYING PROBLEMS

Copies are too dark or too light.

does the image disappear in

Paper damp?

places?