Troubleshooting | Sharp AR-C250 specs

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.

	Problem	Solution

		● Copier plugged in?	Plug the copier into a grounded outlet.
	Copier does not operate.
	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.

	Blank copies.	● Is the original placed face down on	Place the original face down on the
	Blank copies.	the document glass or face up in	document glass or face up in the RADF.
		the document glass or face up in	document glass or face up in the RADF.
		the optional RADF?

		● Paper too heavy?	Use copy paper within the specified
			range. See page 4-2.
	Copies smear if rubbed.
	Copies smear if rubbed.	● Paper damp?	Replace with dry copy paper. Be sure
		● 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
	the selected paper size.		a tray, be sure to adjust the paper size
			indicator. See page 4-4.

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Contents

AR-C250 For Your Records Easily accessible Color Copy Samples Color Copying with Special Features Neg./Pos. Reverse See Multi-page Enlargement See Photo Adjustments for Color Copying RGB Adjust See Sharpness See Brightness/intensity/contrast See Color Balance Contents Introduction Using this Manual Chapter How to use the touch panel Installation Requirements Getting Started Cautions Safety Precautions Become possible Power on and OFF Preheat mode Power on and OFFPower save modes Sleep mode Information Function Press the Information key in the standby modeScreen for the information categories will appear How to use the touch panel Using the Touch PanelSelection of function Function setting icons Using the Touch PanelPage Special Papers manual feed Making Copies Copy Start key is pressed Auditing Accounts Making Copies Copying from Sided copies of 1-sided originalsClose the document cover Use the 10-key pad to enter the desired number Copies Sided copies from 1-sided originals Copying from the Document GlassPress the Color Copy Start key or Black Copy the reminder of the originals in reverse order Number will be changed to 1 when a Start key is pressedCopy the originals in reverse order Stream feeding mode Using the Radf Adjust the original guides to the size of the originals Using the RadfSet the originals face up in the document feeder tray Auto Sided copies from 2-sided originals Adjust the original guides to the size of the originals Original 2-sided Copies 1-sided Automatic selection REDUCTION/ENLARGEMENT/ZOOM Manual selection REDUCTION/ENLARGEMENT/ZOOM Clear Special Papers manual feed Two-sided copying with bypass tray Automatic Exposure AdjustmentsOriginal image type Printed PHOTO, PHOTO, or MAP depending on the original Exposure AdjustmentsPress the Exposure key on the touch panel Press the STORE/DELETE key on the touch panel JOB MemoryStoring a job program Press the Program key Deleting a stored job program JOB MemoryRecalling a job program Interrupting a Copy RUN Special Functions Following screen will appear XY ZoomPress the XY Zoom key Press the Copy Ratio key on the touch panel Press the Y key XY ZoomCopy ratio in the vertical Y direction will be highlighted Press the Special Modes key Margin ShiftSpecial Modes screen will appear Select the shift direction Select the desired shift amounts usingMargin Shift Press the Margin Shift key on the touch panel Press the Erase key on the touch panel Setting screen for Erase will appearErase Edge + center erase Highlighted Select the desired erase modeErase on the touch panel. The selected erase mode will be Erase Dual page Copying Information 4 Press the OK key Dual page CopyingEnsure that the desired tray is selected Bottom direction Centering Press the Centering key on the touch panel CenteringCentering key will be highlighted Press the Transparency Inserts key on the touch PanelTransparency Inserts key will be highlighted Key or Black Copy Start key Transparency Film with Insert SheetsInfor 4 Press the OK key Load transparency film into the bypass tray Press the 2-SIDED Copy key and select the desired CoversDuplex selection window Press the upper OK key Select cover placementCovers Not Color Adjustments menu will appear Color Adjustments Key to weaken the color Color AdjustmentsPress the RGB Adjust key on the touch panel Select a color to be adjusted Press the Sharpness key on the touch panel Setting screen for Sharpness will appear Press the upper OK key.SPECIALFUNCTIONS Coloradjustments Press the Suppress Background key on the touch Setting screen for Suppress Background will appear Use the and + keys to select the desired background Suppression levelLevel Brightness /INTENSITY /CONTRAST Select BRIGHTNESS, Intensity or Contrast on Select the desired item to be adjustedUse the and + keys to adjust the level Selected item Press the Image Edit key on the touch panel Image Editing FunctionsImage Edit menu will appear Selected color key will be highlighted Image Editing FunctionsPress the Single Color key on the touch panel Select the desired color Relation to the NEG./POS. Reverse Press the Image Edit key on the touch panelPress the NEG./POS. Reverse key on the touch Mode, the black and white areas will be reversed Reverse C D Mirror Image key will be highlighted Press the Mirror Image key on the touch panel Optional document feeder cannot be used with this function Place the original on the document glass Select the copy paper size depending on the original size Setting screen for Photo Repeat will appearPress the Photo Repeat key on the touch panel Select the desired repeat type 11 x 17 FULL-BLEED To 100% when this function is selectedOriginal will be copied onto 12 x 18 size copy paper 11 x 17 FULL-BLEED key will be highlighted Press the 11 x 17 FULL-BLEED key on the touch panel Panel Setting screen for MULTI-PAGE Enlargement will appearPress the MULTI-PAGE Enlargement key on Touch panel Select the desired enlargement size Select the original size Cancel OK Original Size & Orientation Either one or both can be set Setting screen for Image Edit selections will appear Adjust the original size on the Original Size tab Press the Auto Image key on the touch panel Press the upper OK key on the touch panelRefer to page 2-11 for the Auto Image function Types and sizes of copy paper Supplies For best results, use only Sharp recommended paper PaperTypes and sizes of copy paper Loading copy paper Tray holds 500 sheets of 20 lb. bond paper PaperLoading paper in the paper trays Push the paper tray firmly back into the copier Load copy paper into the tray Changing the copy paper size in the trayPlace the paper size card in the front of the paper tray Open the front cover Adding Toner Left example shows the toner hopper of black toner Adding TonerIt will take about 40 seconds for the cartridge to empty Supplies Adding toner Push once on the door to unlatch and open it Used Toner DisposalDisengage and remove the container from the copier Open the toner collecting container cover Store copy paper in the wrapper and lying flat Storage of SuppliesProper storage Store the supplies in a location that isPage Copier TROUBLE? Misfeed Removal When a misfeed occurs, the copier will stopMisfeed in the optional Radf Open the exit roller cover and gently pull the original out Misfeed RemovalMisfeed in the bypass tray Open the feeding roller cover and pull the original gently Do not pull out the paper transport in this step Turn the transport lever to the left If the paper cannot be seen from the side, pull out Misfeed in the paper traysClose the front cover Open the right side covers Close the paper tray and the side covers Misfeed in the transport area, exit area and fusing areaOpen the front cover Turn the transport lever to the left Check to see if any paper is misfed in the exit area Gently close the upper right side cover Remove the misfed paper Misfeed in the optional duplex module Slide the paper guide if needed Push the duplex module back into the copier When the message Ready to COPY. Maintenance Required Maintenance Required Toner Collecting Container of Transfer Unit Troubleshooting Self-diagnostic function TroubleshootingExample General Information Part Names and Functions Part Names and Functions LCD touch panel Interrupt key and indicator pColor Copy Start key and indicator Black Copy Start key and indicator Sided Copy key Custom Settings keyInitial settings Information key p Document glass and document cover User Maintenance Contrast Contrast of the touch panel can be adjusted as below Copier Specifications Reversing Automatic Document Feeder optional SpecificationsDuplex Module optional Page Optional Equipment Staple cartridge replacement System Configuration Part Names BIN Staple Sorter AR-SS2 BIN Staple Sorter AR-SS2 Using the staple sorter Sorter Capacity Staple sort Using the document glass Up to 20 sets can be made Using the optional Radf Manual stapling Press the manual staple key when it lights upSet of copies will be stapled Remove the empty staple cartridge from inside Staple box Staple cartridge replacement Remove the rear paper and tape from the cartridge Return the lever to its original position Staple jam removal BIN Staple Sorter AR-SS2 Misfeed removal Copier will stop when a misfeed occursSlide the sorter back toward the copier and latch it into 11 x 12 x SpecificationsPaper Weight 13 ~ 28 lbs 17 ~ 28 lbs 2 x Large Capacity Tray AR-LC2 Paper size 2 x Paper weight 15 lbs. to 28 lbs Load the paper onto the feed table When the button lamp goes out, pull the paper tray outLarge Capacity Tray AR-LC2 Fan the copy paper Remove any misfed paper from the copier and the large Capacity trayBe sure not to tear the misfed paper during removal Remove the misfed paper Gently push the tray back into place Finisher AR-FN4 Offset stack Offset modeNON Offset mode Finisher AR-FN4 Printed output will be stapled Staple print Replace the staple as follows When the staple cartridge is empty, the message Slide Optionalequipment Staple jam removal FN4 Misfeed removal Finisher AR-FN4 Page Offset stack Staple print Staple cartridge replacement Remove the rear paper and tape from the cartridge Staple jam removal FN4 Misfeed removal Finisher AR-FN4 Page Staple print Optional EQUIPMENT7 Optionalequipment Staple jam removal Finisher AR-FN4 Misfeed removal Finisher AR-FN4 Page Page Sharp Corporation