Printed image is dirty, Runs off the paper

TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem	Cause and solution	Page

	You are using paper that is outside the specified size and
	weight range.	13
	→ Use copy paper within the specified range.

	Paper curled or damp.
	→ Do not use curled or crimped paper. Replace with dry copy paper.	–
	During periods when the machine is not used for a long time,	–
The printed image is dirty.	remove the paper from the tray and store it in a dark place in a
The printed image is dirty.	bag to prevent moisture absorption.
	bag to prevent moisture absorption.

	You did not set sufficient margins in the paper settings of
	your application.
	→ The top and bottom of the paper may be dirty if the margins are	–
	set outside of the specified print quality area.	–
	set outside of the specified print quality area.
	→ Set the margins in the software application within the specified
	print quality area.

	The paper size is not loaded in the tray the same as that
	specified in the printer driver.
	→ Check if the [Paper Size] options suit the size of the paper loaded	–
	in the tray.	–
	→ If the "Fit To Page" setting is activated, make sure that the paper
	size selected from the drop-down list of the "Fit To Paper Size"
	option is the same as the size of the loaded paper.

The printed image is skewed or it	The orientation of document setting is not correct.	–
The printed image is skewed or it	→ Click the "Paper" tab in the printer driver setup screen, and verify	–
runs off the paper.	if the "Image Orientation" option is set to your requirements.

	Paper is not loaded properly.	14
	→ Make sure the paper is properly loaded.	14
	→ Make sure the paper is properly loaded.

	You did not correctly specify the margins for the
	application in use.	–
	→ Check the layout of the document margins and the paper size	–
	settings for the application you are using. Also check if the print
	settings are specified correctly to suit the paper size.

AR-M205, AR-M160 specifications

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Sharp AR-M160, AR-M205 operation manual Printed image is dirty, Runs off the paper

Models: AR-M205 AR-M160

Paper curled or damp.

The printed image is dirty.

runs off the paper.

Paper is not loaded properly.

AR-M205, AR-M160 specifications