TROUBLESHOOTING

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PRINTING AND SCANNING PROBLEMS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Problem

Cause and solution

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Is the machine set to ONLINE mode?

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Press the [ON LINE] key to turn on the ON LINE indicator.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The machine does not print.

Correct printer cable properly connected between the

 

 

 

(DATA indicator does not blink.)

machine and your computer?

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Check both ends of the printer cable and make sure you have a

 

 

 

solid connection. Try a known good cable. For information on

 

 

 

 

cables, see "SPECIFICATIONS".

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The machine does not print.

Copy job being performed?

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(DATA indicator was blinking.)

Wait until the copy job is complete.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Simultaneous use of two or more application software

 

 

 

 

programs?

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Start printing after quitting all unused application software

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

programs.

 

 

 

Printing is slow.

 

 

 

 

Is the machine connected to a USB 1.1 port (when the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dual function board is installed)?

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If the printer driver for the Dual function board is installed, the

 

 

 

machine must be connected to a USB 2.0 port to attain full

 

 

 

 

printing speed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Is the paper loaded so that printing takes place on the

 

 

 

 

front side of the paper?

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Some paper types have a front and back side. If the paper is

 

 

The printed image is light and

loaded so that printing takes place on the back side, toner will not

 

 

 

adhere well to the paper and a good image will not be obtained.

 

 

 

uneven.

 

 

 

 

Does the paper size setting in the printer driver match the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

size of the loaded paper?

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Click the Paper tab in the printer driver and make sure the paper

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

size setting is the same as the paper loaded in the machine.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Are you using paper that is outside the specified size and

 

 

 

 

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weight range?

 

 

 

 

 

Use copy paper within the specified range.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Paper damp?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Replace with dry copy paper. During periods when the machine is

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not used for a long time, remove the paper from the tray and store

 

 

The printed image is dirty.

 

 

 

it in a dark place in a bag to prevent moisture absorption.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Did you set sufficient margins in the paper settings of

 

 

 

 

your application?

 

 

 

 

The top and bottom of the paper may be dirty if the margins are

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set outside of the specified print quality area.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Set the margins in the software application within the specified

 

 

 

 

print quality area.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Sharp AR-M160, AR-M205 operation manual Printing and Scanning Problems, Printed image is light, Printed image is dirty

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