Sharp AR-BC260 47

TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem

Check

Solution or cause

Smudges on printed

Does a message appear indicating the

Please contact the your dealer as soon as

sheets.

need for maintenance?

possible.

Color

deviations

When printing in color, character and color

Perform color registration as explained on pages

occur.

deviations appear.

12 and 13 of the key operator's guide.

The displayed paper

The display of the tray's paper size slide

When you change the paper size in the tray, be

size differs from the

sure to adjust the paper size slide on the tray to

differs from the paper size in the tray.

loaded paper size.

the new paper size. (page 2-2)

When printing on a

When using a

special size of

paper, set

the

The paper

size setting

is

not

set

correct paper size in millimeters in the paper tray

special

size

of

2

settings of the custom settings (see page 2-11). If

paper,

part

of

the

correctly in the paper tray settings of the

the paper size setting is not correct, part or all of

printed

image

is

custom settings.

the image may not print (this depends on the

missing.

options installed).

When printing on a

When using a

special size of paper, set

the

special size of paper

correct paper size in millimeters as explained in

using

the

bypass

The paper size is not set correctly in the

step 6 on page 2-12.If the paper size setting is

tray,

part

of

the

special size settings for the bypass tray.

not correct, part or all of the image may not print

printed

image

is

(this depends on the options installed).

missing.

Is

paper

other

than

SHARP-

Use SHARP-recommended paper.

recommended paper being used?

Do not use curled or crimped paper. If you do not

Paper curled or damp?

use paper for a long time, store paper in the

wrapper in a dry location.

Is the paper curled and does it

Paper may be curled when output depending on

Paper

misfeeds

frequently misfeed in the duplex

the paper type and quality.

module/2 x 500 sheet paper drawer or

In some cases turning the paper over in the tray

frequently.

saddle stitch finisher?

will reduce misfeeding due to curling.

Remove the paper

from the paper tray

Multiple

sheets

of

paper

fed

or the bypass tray,

fan

the

paper

as

simultaneously?

shown

in

the

illustration,

and

then load it again.

Is

paper

other

than

SHARP-

Use SHARP-recommended paper.

recommended paper being used?

Is

paper

size or

weight

out of

the

Use paper in the allowable range.

allowable range?

Moving the pressure adjusting levers of the

Printed

paper

is

Do

wrinkles

appear when

printing

fusing unit from the normal position to a weaker

envelopes?

pressure

position may

help

alleviate

this

wrinkled or

the

problem. (page 2-6)

image

rubs

off

easily.

Is the pressure adjustment lever of the

Return the pressure adjusting levers of the

fusing unit out of position?

fusing unit to the normal position. (page 2-7)

Be sure to store paper in the wrapper in a dry

location and do not store paper in a location that is

Paper damp?

●humid

●at a high temperature or an extremely low

temperature.

The contrast on the

Adjust

the

contrast

using

"DISPLAY

touch

panel

is

too

Is LCD contrast properly adjusted?

CONTRAST" of custom settings. (page 2-13)

high or too low.

2-25

Contents

MODEL • BEFORE USING THE PRODUCT • PERIPHERAL DEVICES • BEFORE MAKING COPIES Warranty Page Page Page Page Moving this machine Page CHAPTER BEFORE USING THE PRODUCT MANAGING THE MACHINE CHAPTER 3 PERIPHERAL DEVICES BEFORE MAKING COPIES BASIC PROCEDURE FOR MAKING COPIES CONVENIENT COPY FUNCTIONS COPYING) SPECIFICATIONS BEFORE USING THE PRODUCT Original and paper sizes The meaning of "R" in original and paper size indications Energy saving features Exterior Interior Part names and functions of peripheral devices ■Other optional equipment ■Face-upand face-downoutput Operation panel Touch panel Using the touch panel Selection of function Beep tone Job status screen (common to print, copy, network scan and fax) Using the machine when the auditing mode is enabled Page MANAGING THE MACHINE Loading paper in paper tray Changing the paper size in paper tray Page Loading paper in the bypass tray Page ■Setting envelopes or postcards Printing onto envelopes or postcards Printing onto envelopes Fusing unit pressure adjusting levers Upper tray / middle tray / lower tray Loading paper in the duplex module/2 x 500 sheet paper drawer Upper tray: Middle and lower paper trays: Specifications (duplex module/2 x 500 sheet paper drawer) Specifications of paper trays ■More information on plain paper ■More information on special media that can be used ■Paper that can be used for automatic two-sidedprinting Setting the paper type (except the bypass tray) Setting the paper size when an extra size is loaded Setting the paper type and paper size in the bypass tray Operation procedure common to all custom settings ■Clock adjust ■Tray settings About the settings ■Total count ■Display contrast ■List print Page Page GENUINE SUPPLIES ■ Proper storage Misfeed removal guidance Misfeed in the paper feed area Misfeed in the 500 sheet paper drawer Misfeed in the bypass tray Misfeed in the transport area, fusing area, and exit area Transport area Fusing area Exit area Misfeed in the stand/1 x 500 sheet paper drawer Misfeed in the stand/3 x 500 sheet paper drawer Page ■Misfeed in the upper or lower tray Page Page Page PERIPHERAL DEVICES Part names and functions Specifications Supplies Saddle stitch finisher functions ■Sort mode ■Group mode ■Offset mode ■Staple sort mode ■Saddle stitch function ■Hole punching (only if a punch module is installed) Using the saddle stitch finisher Staple cartridge replacement and staple jam removal ■Staple cartridge replacement ■Staple jam removal ■Disposal of hole punch scrap (when the punch unit is installed) Misfeed in the saddle stitch finisher Page Troubleshooting saddle stitch finisher problems Stapling position quick reference guide for duplex output Relation between print image and saddle stitch Part name Loading paper in the large capacity tray Misfeed in the large capacity tray Page Page Page BEFORE MAKING COPIES Page Operation Panel Touch Panel (main screen of copy mode) Acceptable originals ■Size and weight of acceptable originals Notes on use of the reversing single pass feeder ■When using the reversing single pass feeder ■When using the document glass ■Standard original setting orientation ■Automatic copy image rotation - rotation copying Page Storing or deleting an original size ■USING A STORED ORIGINAL SIZE Page BASIC PROCEDURE FOR MAKING COPIES Copying from the reversing single pass feeder ■1-sidedcopies of 1-sidedoriginals Page Copy mode output restrictions Guidelines for the number of scannable originals during sort copying Copy output (sort and group) About the offset function Automatic two-sidedcopying from the reversing single pass feeder Copying from the document glass Page Automatic two-sidedcopying from the document glass Page Page Automatic selection (auto image) Manual selection Page XY ZOOM Page Page Page CONVENIENT COPY FUNCTIONS Page Common operation procedure for using the special functions Margin shift Erase Dual page copy Centering Transparency film with insert sheets Covers ■Copying onto a cover ■Not copying onto a cover B/W reverse Page RGB adjust Sharpness Suppress background Color balance Brightness Intensity Page Single color Mirror image Photo Repeat Multi shot Page 11" x 17" (A3) Full-bleed Multi-pageenlargement Page Pamphlet copy Storing a job program Recalling a job program Deleting a stored job program Page Page MACHINE MAINTENANCE (FOR COPYING) Page Page Page Page Page SPECIFICATIONS Copier and Main unit Page Reversing single pass feeder Duplex bypass/inverter unit (optional) ■ A ■ B ■ C ■ D ■ E ■ H ■ J ■ K ■ L ■ M ■ Q ■ R ■ S ■ T ■ W Page WARNING: NOTICE for users in the USA AR-BC260 (for general information and copier operation) SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION SHARP ELECTRONICS OF CANADA LTD