Troubleshooting, Problem Solution | Sharp AR-M208 manual

TROUBLESHOOTING

Always check the message display whenever the copier stops during an operation or operation is not possible. Messages in the display will give you easy-to-follow directions. For other troubles not described by messages, check the chart below.

Problem	Solution

Copier does not operate.	● Copier plugged in?	Plug the copier into a grounded
		outlet as specified. See page 97.

	● Power switch ON?	Turn the power switch ON. See
		page 16.

Copies are too dark or too	● Copy density properly adjusted?	Adjust the exposure. See page 34.
light.

Blank copies	● Is the original placed face down?	Place the original face down on the
		platen glass.

The size of copies is	● Is the paper size specified for the	The size of the paper must be
different from the selected	tray different from the actual	entered. See page 88.
paper size. (Part of the	size?
original image is not
copied. A blank space is
copied.)

Copies smear if rubbed.	● Paper too heavy?	Use copy paper within the specified
		range. See page 86.

	● Paper damp?	Replace with dry copy paper. Be
		sure to store copy paper in a dry
		location. See page 96.

Paper misfeeds frequently.	● Non-standard paper used?	Use standard paper. If using
		special paper, feed the paper
		through the bypass tray. See pages
		41 and 86.

	● Paper properly installed?	Make sure the paper is properly
		installed. See pages 41 and 86.

	● Pieces of paper inside copier?	Remove all pieces of misfed paper.
		See page 73.

	● Paper curled or damp?	Store copy paper flat in the wrapper
		in a dry location. See page 96.

Original size not selected	● Has the platen cover been	Open the platen cover completely
automatically.	completely opened when the	and then place the original on the
	original is placed on the platen	platen glass. Close the platen
	glass?	cover.

	● Does the original include any	If the original includes any large
	large black solid areas?	black solid areas, the original size
		may not be detected. Press the
		SPECIAL FUNCTION key and
		select "ORIG. SIZE ENTER" to
		specify the original size. See page
		24.

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Contents

AR-M208 For Your Records Making Copies Outline of this Manual Contents Contents Contents Getting Started Chapter Conventions used in this manual Introduction Safety Precautions Do not install your copier in areas that are Copier Installation Copier Installation Substantial copying features Main FeaturesHigh-speed laser copying High-quality digital image Optional features Printer featuresScan once/ Print many Environmentally friendly design Exterior Part Names and Functions Interior Operation panel Sided Copy key p Auto Image key pOutput key p Special Function key Power on Power on and OFFPower off Dehumidification heater switch DH Power Power save modes Initial settingsPreheat mode Auto power shut-off mode Function Icons Press the JOB Status key Function ReviewUse the and keys to select a function To exit the review screen, press the Back key Enter your account number using the numeric keys How to copy in the auditing modeAuditing Accounts Please see your key operator for assistance When copying is completed, press the Audit Clear key Getting Started Making Copies Original size scale Copying from Platen GlassClose the platen cover Ensure that the desired paper tray is selected Set the number of copies using the numeric keysPress the Start key Copying from the Rspf Using the RspfAbout reversing single pass feeder Rspf Acceptable originals Set the number of copies and press the Start key Set the originals face up in the document feeder tray Using the Rspf Copy ModeTWO-SIDED Copying Two-sided copies from one-sided originals Binding Change OFF Using the platen glassUse the and keys to select one-sided to two-sided copying OK key Copy Mode Two-sided copies from two-sided originals Only when a Rspf is being usedKey again Use the and keys to select two-sided to two-sided copying One-sided copies from two-sided originalsPress the OK key Document feeder tray Use the and keys to select two-sided to one-sided copying 12 to Auto Exposure AdjustmentText, text/photo, and photo Press the Exposure key Text Use the and keys to adjust the copy density as desired Automatic selection Reduction ENLARGEMENT/ZOOMPaper size Enter the number of copies and press the Start key Press the Auto Image key Manual selection Use the and keys to select a preset copy ratio or usePress the Copy Ratio key Keys to select a zoom ratio Press the OK key Use the Paper Select key to select the desired tray Rotation Copying Copying from the bypass tray Acceptable paper for copying from the bypass trayUnfold the bypass tray SET Extra Image ADJPress the Paper Select key to select the bypass tray Copy of first original Second original Press the Interrupt key Interrupting a Copy RUNSet an original for interrupt copying Select the desired available copier functions Used for interrupt copying When all Interrupt copies are finished, press the InterruptKey to resume copying Interrupting a Copy RUN Special Functions Sort mode Copying in the sort or group modeGroup mode SORT/GROUP Group SortPress the Output key Offset stack Special Modes Margin ShiftErase Press the Special Function key. Then press the OK key To select the shift amount Margin Shift OFF Down Erase OFF EraseCenter Use the and keys to select Erase and press the OK key Use the and keys to select the desired erase mode Dual page Copy Okoff on Special Modes Margin Shift Erase 1 or 4 Border no OkchangeUse the and keys to select 2in1/4in1 and press the OK key Use the and keys to select the desired layout pattern Use the and keys to select a type of border line Border XY Zoom ReverseUse the and keys to select B/W Reverse and press the OK key Reverse XY Zoom Direction Use the and keys to select XY Zoom and press the OK keyPress the key 81 11R Special Modes XY Zoom Reverse Transparency Load transparency film into the bypass tray Storing a job program JOB MemoryStore Delete JOB Programs Deleting a job programStore Delete Delete JOB Program Recall JOB Program Recalling a job program Select a program number from 1 to 9 using the numeric keys Copier TROUBLE? Message Remedy Status Messages Misfeed in the Rspf Misfeed RemovalFirst confirm the misfeed locations Remove the misfed originals Location C Location B Press the Start Key to resume copying Misfeed in the bypass tray Misfeed in the paper feed area Misfeed in the copierOpen the bypass tray and the side cover Gently open the front cover Direction of the arrow to assist in removing it Misfeed in the fusing areaClose the front cover and the side cover Turn the roller rotating knob in the direction of the arrow Misfeed in the transport area Misfeed in the center trayOpen and remove the misfed paper Close the side cover Misfeed in the lower paper tray Misfeed in the upper paper tray Remove the misfed paper Misfeed in the upper exit areaClose the lower side cover Open the upper exit area cover Misfeed Removal Problem Solution Troubleshooting Troubleshooting General Information Types and sizes of copy paper PaperLoading copy paper Push the paper tray firmly back into the copier Fan the copy paper and insert it into the tray Special Function Changing the copy paper size in the trayORIG. Size Enter Paper Size SET Display Contrast Press the Special Function key Use the and keys to select the paper size that has been set At the green label portion Toner Cartridge Replacement Cartridge as shown in the illustration. Discard the shutter Shaking the cartridge, remove the tapeClose the front cover Toner REMAINING% About the toner indicatorPress and hold the Copy key during standby or warm-up Cleaning the Platen Glass and Rspf Cleaning the Bypass Tray Paper Feed Roller Use the and keys to adjust the contrast Display Contrast AdjustmentUse the and keys to select Display Contrast and press Proper storage Storage of SuppliesStore the supplies in a location that is Store copy paper in the wrapper and lying flat Specifications Reversing single pass feeder Rspf specifications Printer specifications Optional Equipment 100 System Configuration Part names Finisher AR-FN5 N Supplies Specifications102 Non-sort mode Staple sort modeFinisher functions Output Staple sortStaple Sort Exit Center 104 Stapled to the upper right position Use the and keys to select Staple Sort and press the OK key 106 107 Staple cartridge replacement 108 Staple jam removalOpen the stapler cover Staples 110 Misfeed removal 111 112 Misfed paper 113 Pull out the paper tray which was in use 114Remove any misfed paper Confirm that the misfeed display has been cleared 115 Index Index 116 117 118 119 Regulatory Information 120 Substance PreparationX Ingredient CAS No 121 Extinguishing Media Water, CO2, foam and dry chemicals 122 123 124 Page Sharp Corporation