Sharp AR-203E Check the Connection between the Unit and Computer

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CHECK 1 Is the interface cable compatible with the

unit and computer?

Interface cables compatible with this unit are USB

cables.

USB cable

Use a shielded cable.

CHECK 2 Is the interface cable connected securely?

Check if the interface cable is securely plugged into

the connectors of the unit and computer. It is also

advisable to ensure that the connector pins are not

bent.

Reference: See "CONNECTING THE INTERFACE

CABLE" in the Operation Manual for more

details on interface connection.

CHECK 3 Are any other USB peripherals being

connected along with the unit?

If other USB peripherals are connected through the

same hub, disconnect them to see if the problem

still exists.

If the USB cable becomes disconnected

If the USB cable becomes disconnected, even only once during

the unit's operation, then printing and scanning may be

disrupted.

If this occurs, check the USB cable and ensure that it is

securely connected, then restart the computer.

Caution

The unit's scanning function can only be used if

the unit is connected to your computer with a USB

cable.

Check the Connection between the Unit and Computer

Contents

Main Contents How to Use the Online Manual Scan Print Troubleshooting How to Use the Online Manual Printing Overview CONTENTS 2 The flow chart shown below provides printing overview. CONTENTS 3 This is a printing example using WordPad to print a document onto A4 size paper. 1 Basic Printing 2 3 4 1 2 1 Starting the Printer Driver Using the "Start" Button 2 3 4 1 2 3 Printer Driver Settings CONTENTS 5 Printing a Watermark CONTENTS 7 1 Fitting the Printed Image to the Paper 2 3 4 Printing Multiple Pages on One Page Outline of the Print Status Window CONTENTS 9 Scanning Overview CONTENTS 10 The flow chart shown below provides scanning overview. -compliant application When scanning from TWAIN* 1 Scanning an Image from a TWAIN-Compliant Application (part 1) 2 3 CONTENTS 12 4 Scanning an Image from a TWAIN-Compliant Application (part 2) 5 8 6 Scanning an Image from a TWAIN-Compliant Application (part 3) CONTENTS 13 Scanner Driver Settings "Scanning Position" menu "Zoom Preview" check box Scanning an Image from a TWAIN-Compliant Application (part 4) CONTENTS 14 Preview screen Preview window "Auto Scan Area Adjustment" button 1 Scanning an Image from a WIA-Compliant Application (Windows XP/Vista) (part 1) 2 CONTENTS 16 3 Scanning an Image from a WIA-Compliant Application (Windows XP/Vista) (part 2) 4 Page CONTENTS 18 5 Scanning an Image from the "Scanner and Camera Wizard" (Windows XP/Vista) (part 2) 6 CONTENTS 19 7 Scanning an Image from the "Scanner and Camera Wizard" (Windows XP/Vista) (part 3) 8 Outline of Button Manager CONTENTS 20 Note The functions of Button Manager are shown below. Tab 1 Button Manager Settings 2 3 4 Identifying Unit Problems CONTENTS 22 A Caution Note Check the Connection between the Unit and Computer CONTENTS 23 Check Your Computer CONTENTS 24 CHECK 1 Is there enough computer memory or hard disk space? CHECK 2 Is your hard disk fragmented? CONTENTS 25 1 Plug and Play Screen does not Appear (when the USB is connected) 2 4 CONTENTS 26 1 Failed to Install the MFP Driver (Windows 2000/XP) 2 3 4 Faint, Uneven or Smeared Print Output CONTENTS 27 Characters or Graphics are not Printed in Correct Position CONTENTS 28 Nothing Prints CONTENTS 29 CHECK 2 Is the ON LINE indicator off? CHECK 3 Is your unit selected correctly in the current application for the print job? CHECK 4 Has the printer driver been installed properly? Poor Scanning Result CONTENTS 30 CHECK 3 CHECK 2 Have you specified a suitable resolution? Have you specified a suitable value for the "B/W Threshold" setting? The Scanned Image is Incorrectly Positioned CONTENTS 31 Unable to Scan the Image CONTENTS 32 CHECK 2 CHECK 3 CHECK 4 1 Uninstalling the Software 2 3 Printer Driver Features (part 1) CONTENTS 34 Printer Driver Features (part 2) CONTENTS 35 Index A B F H