Sharp AR-507 operation manual 5-14, COPIER TROUBLE? Troubleshooting

TROUBLESHOOTING

Always check the message display whenever the copier stops or operation is not possible. The messages will give you easy-to-follow directions. If the messages do not give specific instructions, check the list below.

CHAPTER5 COPIER TROUBLE? Troubleshooting

Problem		Solution
	● Copier plugged in?		Plug the copier into a grounded outlet.
Copier does not operate.
	● Power switch on?		Turn the power switch on.
Copies are too dark or too	●	Copy density properly adjusted?	See page 2-16.
light.
	● Is the original placed face up in the		Place the original face up in the
Blank copies.		document feeder tray or face down	document feeder tray or face down on
		on the document glass?	the document glass.
	● Paper too heavy?		Use copy paper within the specified
			range. See page 4-2.
Copies smear if rubbed.
	● Paper damp?		Replace with dry copy paper. Be sure
			to store copy paper in a dry location.
Copy size is different from	●	Paper size indicator properly set?	When changing the copy paper size in
			a tray, be sure to adjust the paper size
the selected paper size.
			indicator. See page 4-4.
	● Is same-size copying onto different		Rotate the original in the RSPF or on
Desired image position on		size paper or enlargement copying	the document glass. See page 2-3. Be
copy cannot be obtained.		performed?	careful if using the optional staple sort
			mode.
	● Non-standard paper used?		Use standard paper.
			If using special papers, feed the paper
			through the bypass tray.
	● Is paper properly installed?		See pages 2-14 and 4-2.
Paper misfeeds frequently.
	● Pieces of paper inside copier?		Remove all pieces of misfed paper.
			See page 5-2.
	● Paper curled or damp?		Store copy paper flat in the wrapper in
			a dry location. See page 4-8.

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