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4 Faint, Uneven or Smeared Print Output

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

CHECK 1 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

CHECK 2 Is the paper curled?

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

CHECK 3 Is the paper too thick or too thin?

Only paper weighing from 56 to 80g/m2 can be used in the paper tray. Only paper weighing from 56 to 128g/m2 can be used in the multi-bypass tray.

CHECK 4 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 service centre as soon as possible.

CHECK 5 Is it near time to replace the TD cartridge or drum 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.

CHECK 6 Is the maintenance indicator lit?

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

CHECK 7 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.

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Contents AR-203E Online Manual Contents Contents How to Use the Online ManualHow to Control the Online Manual How to Print Out the Online ManualPrinting Overview Contents 2 IndexBasic Printing Contents 3 IndexMake sure that Sharp AR-xxxx is selected as Current printer. If you intend to change any printWindows 98/Me Windows 2000/XP/VistaContents 5 Index Printer Driver SettingsPrinting a Watermark Contents 6 IndexFitting the Printed Image to the Paper Printing Multiple Pages on One Outline of the Print Status Window Contents 9 IndexScanning Overview Flow chart shown below provides scanning overviewContents 11 Index Click the Acquire button Select Acquire Image from the File menu, orScanning Position menu, select Position in which you placed the original in StepSet-up screen Contents 13 IndexContents 14 Index Contents 15 Index Contents 16 Index Contents 17 Index Contents 18 Index Click the Finish button Contents 19 IndexOutline of Button Manager Contents 20 IndexContents 21 Index Button Manager SettingsContents 22 Index Identifying Unit ProblemsCheck 2 Is the interface cable connected securely? Contents 23 IndexIf the USB cable becomes disconnected USB cable Check Your Computer Contents 24 Index Check 1 Is there enough computer memory or hard disk space? Check 2 Is your hard disk fragmented?When you make sure that the USB port is enabled Contents 25 IndexInstall the software, referring to Installing Click the icon beside the Universal Serial BusContents 26 Index Faint, Uneven or Smeared Print Output Contents 27 IndexCheck 3 Is the paper loaded correctly? Contents 28 IndexCheck 2 Is the orientation of document setting correct? Check 4 Has the printer driver been installed properly? Check 2 Is the on Line indicator off?Nothing Prints Check 1 Has a paper jam occurred?Check 1 Is the original clean? Contents 30 IndexCheck 2 Have you specified a suitable resolution? Poor Scanning ResultScanned Image is Incorrectly Positioned Contents 31 IndexCheck 1 Have you placed the original straight? Check 3 Have you set the original correctly on the SPF?Unable to Scan the Image Contents 32 IndexRestart your computer Contents 33 IndexClick Add or Remove Programs Tab Setting Selections Initial setting Printer Driver Features partImage Adjustment Contents 35 IndexTwain IndexAR203Ev1
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