Sharp AR-M160, AR-M205 Have you specified a suitable resolution?, Poor scanning quality

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem

Cause and solution

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Is the underside of the document cover/SPF/RSPF dirty?

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Clean regularly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Original smudged or blotchy?

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Use a clean original.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Have you specified a suitable resolution?

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Make sure that the resolution setting in the scanner driver is

 

 

appropriate for the original.

 

 

 

 

 

Are you scanning a large area (for example an entire 11" x

 

 

14") at high resolution?

 

 

If you attempt to scan a large area at high resolution and there is

 

 

 

insufficient memory in the machine to hold the scanned data,

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scanning will take place at a lower resolution and the scanner

 

 

driver will enhance the data to make up for the lower resolution.

 

 

 

However, the quality of the enhanced image will not be as high as

 

 

 

if scanning took place at the higher resolution. Use a lower

 

 

 

resolution setting, or scan a smaller area.

 

 

 

 

 

Have you specified a suitable value for the "B/W

 

 

Threshold" setting?

 

 

If you are scanning with a TWAIN-compliant application and are

 

 

 

using "Mono 2 gradation (no Green)","Mono 2 gradation (no

 

Poor scanning quality.

Red)" or "Mono 2 gradation (no Blue)" mode, make sure that a

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suitable value is specified for the "B/W Threshold" setting. A

 

 

 

 

 

larger threshold value makes your output darker, while a small

 

 

 

threshold value makes it lighter. To adjust the threshold

 

 

 

automatically, click the "Auto Threshold" button on the "Image"

 

 

 

tab of the "Custom Settings" screen.

 

Are the brightness and contrast settings suitable?

If you are scanning with a TWAIN-compliant application and the resulting image has unsuitable brightness or contrast (for example it is too bright), activate the "Auto Brightness/Contrast

 

Adjustment" setting on the "Main" tab of the "Custom Settings"

 

 

screen. Click the "Brightness/Contrast" button to adjust the

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brightness and the contrast while viewing the scanned output

 

 

 

image on the screen. If you are scanning with a WIA-compliant

 

 

application or the "Scanner and Camera Wizard", click "Adjust

 

 

the quality of the scanned picture" or the "Custom settings"

 

 

button, and adjust the brightness and contrast in the screen that

 

 

appears.

 

 

 

Have you placed the original straight?

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Place the original straight on the original table.

 

 

 

Is the original placed in the correct position?

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Place the original in the correct position.

 

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Contents AR-M205 AR-M160For Your Records Contents User Settings Air conditioner or Important Points When Selecting AN Installation SiteDo not install your machine in areas that are Changes, e.g., near anScratches or smudges on the drum will cause dirty copies Safety precautionsTrademark acknowledgements Do not touch the photoconductive drum green portionMeaning of R in Original and Paper Size Indications Using the ManualOnline Manual on the accessory CD-ROM Environmental InformationInch series and AB series metric references SPF and Rspf Standard FeaturesConventions Used in this Manual Main Features Exterior Part Names and FunctionsInterior Operation Panel Paper feed location/misfeed location indicators Zoom indicator26 SPR/RSPF indicator when the SPF/RSPF is installed Auto Image key/indicatorPower Save Modes Power on and OFFPower on Power OFFSpecial papers Type of paper Type of media Size Weight Capacity FeedingLoading Paper PaperFan the paper Important points when inserting paper in the bypass trayLoading Paper Loading the paper trayUnfold the bypass tray Loading the bypass trayPress the Start key and then the Paper Size Enter key Changing a TRAY’S Paper Size SettingUse the Original Size Enter key to select the paper size Open the document cover/SPF/RSPF, and place the original Original PlacementNormal Copying Copying from the document glassPress the Start key to begin copying Select copy settingsCopying from the SPF/RSPF Press the Start key and start copying Set the originals face up in the document feeder trayOriginal types Auto tray switchingMaking a Copy Darker or Lighter Selecting the TrayAutomatic Ratio Selection Setting the Number of CopiesImportant note when making a large number of copies REDUCTION/ENLARGMENT/ZOOMPress the Auto Image key Selecting a preset ratioFine adjustment of the ratio Manual Ratio SelectionPress the Copy ratio display key XY Zoom copyingPortrait-oriented original TWO-SIDED Copying Using the Bypass TrayPress the Start key Copy original a Place original B as shown belowCopy is delivered to the output tray Insert the paper all the wayAutomatic TWO-SIDED Copying Place originals in the SPF/RSPF Using the document glassUsing the SPF/RSPF Indicator blinks, and the original is scanned into memoryImage Rotation in Duplex Copying Press a numeric key to enter the setting codePress the Original to Copy key to exit the setting Dual page Copying Replace the previous originals and press the Start key Interrupting a Copy RUNPress the Interrupt key to interrupt the copy run Sort Copy / Group Copy Rotating the Image 90 DegreesPress the Start key and place the next original Sort/Group copy using the document glassSort/Group copy using the SPF/RSPF Press the 2 in 1/4 in 1 key to select 1/4 in 1 copy using the document glassDesired mode Copying Multiple Originals Onto a Single Sheet of PaperSelect the setting code by pressing a numeric key 1/4 in 1 copy using the SPF/RSPFSetting the layout pattern Use the 2 in 1/4 in 1 key to access the settingPress the 1 key or the 2 key, and then press the Start key Creating Margins When CopyingPlace the originals Select the margin position Press the Margin Shift keySelect the number of copies and other Settings, and press the Start keyErasing Shadows around the Edges of a Copy Make sure that paper is loaded in the tray Using the Printer ModeBasic Procedure for Printing Scanning Using the Keys on the Machine Using the Scanner ModePress a Scan Menu key to begin scanning Scanning from Your ComputerScan Menu keys and the Button Manager scan menu Scanner During scan preview Operation in COPY, PRINTER, and Scanner ModesDuring copying Printer During printingPlace the original. p.00 Adjusting the Automatic Exposure LevelPress the AUTO/TEXT/PHOTO key to complete the setting Photo indicator stops blinking and lights steadily Enabling Toner Save ModeUser Programs Customizing SettingsLeft edge 2 10 mmPattern Copies 300dpi50% MinimumEnter the program number with Selecting a Setting for a User ProgramBase settings Press the Light key to complete the settingsFactory default settings Are indicated in bold Enabling Settings for Auditing ModeAuditing Mode Auditing Mode SettingsEnter the program number with the numeric keys Selecting Auditing Mode SettingsEnter a setting for the selected program Account number change Enabling/disabling auditing modeAccount number deletion Account number entryCopying when auditing mode is enabled Resetting accountThis chapter describes troubleshooting and misfeed removal TroubleshootingMACHINE/COPYING Problems Do some sheets of paper stick together? Paper properly installed?Pieces of paper inside machine? Paper misfeed Is too much paper loaded in the tray?Is the tray out of paper? Are any other indicators lit?Is an interrupt copy job in progress? Is the output tray full?Printed image is dirty Printing and Scanning ProblemsPrinted image is light Lines in tables are not aligned Is the orientation of document setting correct?Is the port setting correct? Has the printer driver been installed properly?Have you placed the original straight? Have you specified a suitable resolution?Are the brightness and contrast settings suitable? Poor scanning qualityIs there enough computer memory? Do you have Administrator rights?Click Add or Remove Programs What to do when a notice page is printedRemoving the software Click the start button, and then click Control PanelIndicators and Display Messages Section a Misfeed RemovalMisfeed in the SPF/RSPF Remove the misfed originalSection C Misfeed indicator Stops blinking and copying can be resumedMisfeed in the Bypass Tray Close the front cover and side cover Misfeed in the MachineMisfeed in the paper feed area Misfeed in the fusing area Be careful not to tear the misfed paper during removal Misfeed in the transport areaClose the side cover by pressing the handle on the cover Push the paper tray in completely Misfeed in Paper TrayClose the paper tray Be careful not to tear Misfed paper during Removal Open the side cover Close the side coverRemove the misfed paper Discard the shutter Toner cartridge replacement required Indicator will go outReplacing the Toner Cartridge Close the front coverTotal copy count Checking the Total Output Count and Toner LevelChecking the Total Output Count Total output countPress the Light key to return to the normal display Routine MaintenanceCleaning the Document GLASS/SPF/RSPF and Document Cover Checking the Toner LevelCleaning the Transfer Charger Cleaning the Bypass Tray Paper Feed RollerSingle Pass Feeder Reversing Single Pass Feeder SpecificationsPeripheral Devices Part names SpecificationSheet Paper Feed Unit 250-SHEET Paper Feed Unit Dual Function BoardStore paper in the wrapper and lying flat Supply Types and StorageProper Storage Store the supplies in a location that isSpecifications Printer Function Scanner Function Software License Page Index Page Page Page Sharp Corporation
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AR-M205, AR-M160 specifications

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