Sharp AL-1551 operation manual Troubleshooting, Problem Possible cause Solution See

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TROUBLESHOOTING

If any problem occurs, check the list below before contacting our Technical Assistance Department.

Problem

Possible cause

Solution

See

 

page:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Copier plugged in?

Plug the copier into a grounded

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outlet.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Copier does not

Power switch on?

Turn the power switch on.

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Side cover closed

Gently close the side cover.

 

operate.

 

 

 

securely?

 

 

 

 

 

Front cover closed?

Gently close the front cover and

 

 

 

 

then close the side cover.

 

 

Blank copies

Is the original placed face

Place the original face down on

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down on the original table

the original table or face up in

 

 

 

 

or face up in the RSPF?

the RSPF.

 

 

 

 

Is the copier in the

Press any key to cancel the

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Power save ( )

preheat mode?

preheat mode.

 

 

 

 

 

 

indicator on.

Is the copier in the auto

Press the print ( ) key to

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power shut-off mode?

cancel the auto power shut-off

 

 

 

 

 

mode.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Is original image too dark

Adjust the exposure manually.

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or too light?

 

 

 

Copies are too

Is the copier in the

Adjust the automatic exposure

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dark or too light.

automatic exposure

level.

 

 

 

 

mode?

 

 

 

 

 

Is the copier in the photo

Cancel the photo exposure

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exposure mode?

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

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special papers, feed the paper

 

 

 

 

 

through the bypass tray.

 

 

Paper misfeeds

Paper curled or damp?

Store copy paper flat in the

 

 

wrapper in a dry location.

 

 

frequently.

 

 

 

Pieces of paper inside

Remove all pieces of misfed

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copier?

paper.

 

 

 

 

Paper guides in the paper

Set the guides properly

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tray not set properly?

depending on the paper size.

 

 

 

 

Too much paper in the

Remove excessive paper from

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paper tray or bypass tray?

the tray.

 

 

 

 

Is the copy paper too

Use copy paper within the

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Images rub off

heavy?

specified range.

 

 

the copy easily.

Paper damp?

Replace with dry copy paper. If

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the copier is not used for long

 

 

 

 

 

time, remove the paper from the

 

 

 

 

 

paper tray and store it in its

 

 

 

 

 

wrapper in a dry location.

 

 

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Copier trouble?

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Contents AL-1551 Or 1-877-SHARP-CC toll free/905-568-7140 in Canada For Your ProtectionContents Appendix Introduction Getting StartedConventions used in this manual High-speed laser copying Main FeaturesHigh-quality digital image Environmentally friendly design Printer featureSubstantial copying functions Scan once/ Print manyPart Names Operation Panel Copier Installation InstallationBe sure to allow the required space around Unpacking Checking Packed Components and AccessoriesRemoving Protective Packing Materials Installing the TD Cartridge Loading Copy Paper installing the paper tray Corner hooks Power to Copier Initial settings of operation panel Power onPaper Making CopiesNormal Copying When using the original table When using the RspfWhen copying in the two-sided to one-sided mode When copying in the one-sided to one-sided modeWhen copying in a one-sided to two-sided mode When copying in the two-sided to two-sided modeEnsure that the desired paper tray is selected Stream feeding mode Exposure ADJUSTMENT/PHOTO CopyingREDUCTION/ENLARGEMENT/ZOOM To select a preset copy ratio To select a zoom ratioBypass Feed including special paper Press the tray select Special Functions Toner Save ModePreheat mode Auto power shut-off modeToner Save Mode OFF Displaying Total Number of CopiesTD Cartridge Replacement Supplies and User MaintenanceTD Cartridge Drum Cartridge ReplacementDrum Cartridge Replacement Cabinet User MaintenanceOriginal table and original cover Transfer charger When copier is not in use Misfeed Removal Copier TROUBLE?Misfeed in the paper feed area Misfeed in the fusing areaMisfeed in the transport area Misfeed in the lower paper feed area Misfeed in the Rspf Misfeed Removal Problem Possible cause Solution See TroubleshootingIndication Cause and remedy See Status IndicatorsAutomatic Exposure Adjustment Appendix SpecificationsSpecifications Supply list Supply Part Numbers and StorageProper storage Moving Instructions TD Cartridge ReplacementNames IndexPacked components Paper Loading Special Page For users in the USA Sharp Electronics Corporation