Sharp AR-203E X operation manual Faint, Uneven or Smeared Print Output

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4 Faint, Uneven or Smeared Print Output

If print output is faint, uneven or smeared, follow the steps listed below.

CHECK1 Has the printer driver been specified to suit both paper and the print job?

You can select "Draft", "Normal" or "Photo" for the print quality in the "Advanced" tab of the printer driver setup screen. When "Photo" is selected, you can click the "Image Adjustment" button and adjust the brightness and contrast in the dialog box that appears. Adjust these settings appropriately for your print data and try printing again.

Reference:"Printer Driver Settings" (p.4)

CHECK2 Is the paper curled?

If the paper is curled, straighten it up and set it in the unit again.

CHECK5 Is it near time to replace the toner cartridge?

When it is near time to replace the toner cartridge, the toner cartridge replacement required ( ) indicator will light up on the unit operation panel. When it is time to replace the cartridge, the indicator will blink. Replace the cartridge and try printing again.

Reference:See "TONER CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT", in the Operation Manual.

CHECK6 Is the maintenance indicator lit?

When the maintenance ( ) indicator lights up, service by an authorised SHARP service technician is required. Contact your authorised service representative as soon as possible.

CHECK3 Is the paper too thick or too thin?

Only paper weighing from 56 g/m2 to 80 g/m2

(15 lbs. to 21 lbs.) can be used in the paper tray. Only paper weighing from 56 g/m2 to 128 g/m2

(15 lbs. to 34.5 lbs.) can be used in the multi-bypass tray.

CHECK4 Is the developer replacement required indicator lit?

When the developer replacement required () indicator lights up, the developer should be replaced. DEVELOPER REPLACEMENT SHOULD ONLY BE DONE BY AN AUTHORISED SHARP SERVICE TECHNICIAN. Contact your authorised service representative as soon as possible.

CHECK7 Did you set sufficient margins in the paper settings of your application?

If the margins are set outside of the quality guaranteed area, smudges or smears may appear at the upper and lower edges of the paper.

When selecting the paper settings in the application, set the margins from the top, bottom, left and right edges of the paper to 4 mm (5/32").

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Contents AR-203E Contents Flow chart shown below provides printing overview Printing OverviewCurrent printer. If you intend to change any print Basic PrintingMake sure that Sharp AR-xxxx is selected as Windows 2000/XP/Vista Windows 98/MePrinter Driver Settings Printing a Watermark Print sampleClick the Paper tab in the printer driver setup Fitting the Printed Image to the PaperScreen Check the Fit To Page boxPrinting Multiple Pages on One Outline of the Print Status Window Sharing the Printer Using Windows Shared Printer Settings Client Settings part Click the start button, and click ControlPanel Click Add a printer in Printer TasksNext button Select settings in the Default Printer screenSelect Browse for a printer, and click When scanning from Scanner Using the unit to begin scanning Scanning OverviewPlace the original s you wish to scan on Document glass/SPFAfter starting TWAIN-compliant application, click File menu and select Select ScannerOpen the scanner driver setup screen Scanning Source menu, select the positionWhich you placed the original in Platen Document glass or SPFSet-up screen Preview screen Auto Scan Area Judgement buttonPreview window Rotate buttonPlace the original you wish to scan on the document Glass/SPFAfter starting Paint, click the File menu and select From Scanner or CameraClick the Scan button Select the paper source and picture type, and clickPreview button Click the start button, click Control Panel, click Printers and Other Hardware, and then clickScanners and Cameras Click the Sharp AR-xxxx icon and then click GetOriginal is sent to the original exit area, so you Click the Finish button Scan Setup area Show Twain setting screen when scanningOutline of Button Manager Application Selection areaButton Manager Settings What type of trouble do you have? Identifying Unit ProblemsPrinting trouble USB cable CHECK2 Is the interface cable connected securely?If the USB cable becomes disconnected CHECK2 Is your hard disk fragmented? Check Your ComputerCHECK1 Is there enough computer memory or hard disk space? When you make sure that the USB port is enabled Install the software, referring to InstallingPlug and Play Screen does not Appear Click the icon beside the Universal Serial BusFailed to Install the Driver Windows 2000/XP Faint, Uneven or Smeared Print Output CHECK2 Is the orientation of document setting correct? CHECK3 Is the paper loaded correctly?CHECK1 Has a paper jam occurred? CHECK2 Is the on Line indicator off?Nothing Prints Poor Scanning Result CHECK1 Is the original clean?CHECK2 Have you specified a suitable resolution? Scanned Image is Incorrectly Positioned SPF?CHECK4 Is there enough computer memory? Unable to Scan the ImageCHECK1 Is your application compliant to TWAIN? Printer Driver Features part User SettingsMain PaperImage Adjustment Index Page Page Page AR-203E