Sharp AR-M208 operation manual Troubleshooting

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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