Troubleshooting | Sharp AR-M208 instruction

TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem	Solution

Copies are smudged or	● Platen glass or platen cover	Clean regularly. See page 93.
dirty.	dirty?

	● Original smudged or blotchy?	Use a clean original.

Black or white stripes	● Is the scanning window of a	Clean the scanning window.
appear on copies.	RSPF dirty?

Paper size for a paper tray	● Is the COPY indicator off?	Press the COPY key to select the
cannot be set.		COPY mode. See page 14.

	● Is copying, printing or facsimile	Set the paper size after copying,
	printing being performed?	printing or facsimile printing is
		complete.

Power is on but copying is	● Are only the mode indicators on?	The copier is in the auto power
not possible.		shut-off mode. Press the COPY key
		or another mode key that is lit.

	● Is the COPY indicator off?	Press the COPY key to select the
		COPY mode.

	● Is two-sided printing being	Wait until the printing job finishes.
	performed?

Lighting fixture flickers.	● Is the same power outlet used for	Connect the copier to a power
	the lighting fixture and the	outlet which is not used for other
	copier?	electric appliances.

CAUTION:

Be sure to use only genuine SHARP parts and supplies.

Please contact your SHARP service center immediately if a problem persists after checking the above.

COPIER TROUBLE?

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Sharp AR-M208 operation manual Troubleshooting

Contents

AR-M208 For Your Records Outline of this Manual Making Copies Contents Contents Contents Chapter Getting Started Introduction Conventions used in this manual Safety Precautions Copier Installation Do not install your copier in areas that are Copier Installation High-speed laser copying Main FeaturesSubstantial copying features High-quality digital image Scan once/ Print many Printer featuresOptional features Environmentally friendly design Part Names and Functions Exterior Interior Operation panel Output key p Auto Image key pSided Copy key p Special Function key Power off Power on and OFFPower on Dehumidification heater switch DH Power Preheat mode Initial settingsPower save modes Auto power shut-off mode Function Icons Use the and keys to select a function Function ReviewPress the JOB Status key To exit the review screen, press the Back key Auditing Accounts How to copy in the auditing modeEnter your account number using the numeric keys When copying is completed, press the Audit Clear key Please see your key operator for assistance Getting Started Making Copies Close the platen cover Copying from Platen GlassOriginal size scale Press the Start key Set the number of copies using the numeric keysEnsure that the desired paper tray is selected About reversing single pass feeder Rspf Using the RspfCopying from the Rspf Acceptable originals Set the originals face up in the document feeder tray Set the number of copies and press the Start key TWO-SIDED Copying Copy ModeUsing the Rspf Two-sided copies from one-sided originals Use the and keys to select one-sided to two-sided copying Using the platen glassBinding Change OFF OK key Copy Mode Key again Only when a Rspf is being usedTwo-sided copies from two-sided originals Press the OK key One-sided copies from two-sided originalsUse the and keys to select two-sided to two-sided copying Document feeder tray 12 to Use the and keys to select two-sided to one-sided copying Text, text/photo, and photo Exposure AdjustmentAuto Press the Exposure key Use the and keys to adjust the copy density as desired Text Paper size Reduction ENLARGEMENT/ZOOMAutomatic selection Press the Auto Image key Enter the number of copies and press the Start key Press the Copy Ratio key Use the and keys to select a preset copy ratio or useManual selection Keys to select a zoom ratio Press the OK key Rotation Copying Use the Paper Select key to select the desired tray Unfold the bypass tray Acceptable paper for copying from the bypass trayCopying from the bypass tray Press the Paper Select key to select the bypass tray Extra Image ADJSET Copy of first original Second original Set an original for interrupt copying Interrupting a Copy RUNPress the Interrupt key Select the desired available copier functions Key to resume copying When all Interrupt copies are finished, press the InterruptUsed for interrupt copying Interrupting a Copy RUN Special Functions Group mode Copying in the sort or group modeSort mode SORT/GROUP Press the Output key SortGroup Offset stack Erase Margin ShiftSpecial Modes Press the Special Function key. Then press the OK key Margin Shift OFF Down To select the shift amount Center EraseErase OFF 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 Special Modes Margin Shift Erase Okoff on 1 or 4 Use the and keys to select 2in1/4in1 and press the OK key OkchangeBorder no Use the and keys to select the desired layout pattern Border Use the and keys to select a type of border line Use the and keys to select B/W Reverse and press the OK key ReverseXY Zoom Reverse XY Zoom Press the key Use the and keys to select XY Zoom and press the OK keyDirection 81 11R Transparency Special Modes XY Zoom Reverse Load transparency film into the bypass tray Store JOB MemoryStoring a job program Delete Store Delete Deleting a job programJOB Programs Delete JOB Program Recalling a job program Recall JOB Program Select a program number from 1 to 9 using the numeric keys Copier TROUBLE? Status Messages Message Remedy First confirm the misfeed locations Misfeed RemovalMisfeed in the Rspf Remove the misfed originals Location B Location C Misfeed in the bypass tray Press the Start Key to resume copying Open the bypass tray and the side cover Misfeed in the copierMisfeed in the paper feed area Gently open the front cover Close the front cover and the side cover Misfeed in the fusing areaDirection of the arrow to assist in removing it Turn the roller rotating knob in the direction of the arrow Open and remove the misfed paper Misfeed in the center trayMisfeed in the transport area Close the side cover Misfeed in the upper paper tray Misfeed in the lower paper tray Close the lower side cover Misfeed in the upper exit areaRemove the misfed paper Open the upper exit area cover Misfeed Removal Troubleshooting Problem Solution Troubleshooting General Information Loading copy paper PaperTypes and sizes of copy paper Fan the copy paper and insert it into the tray Push the paper tray firmly back into the copier ORIG. Size Enter Paper Size SET Display Contrast Changing the copy paper size in the traySpecial Function Press the Special Function key Use the and keys to select the paper size that has been set Toner Cartridge Replacement At the green label portion Close the front cover Shaking the cartridge, remove the tapeCartridge as shown in the illustration. Discard the shutter Press and hold the Copy key during standby or warm-up About the toner indicatorToner REMAINING% Cleaning the Platen Glass and Rspf Cleaning the Bypass Tray Paper Feed Roller Use the and keys to select Display Contrast and press Display Contrast AdjustmentUse the and keys to adjust the contrast Store the supplies in a location that is Storage of SuppliesProper storage Store copy paper in the wrapper and lying flat Specifications Printer specifications Reversing single pass feeder Rspf specifications Optional Equipment System Configuration 100 Finisher AR-FN5 N Part names 102 SpecificationsSupplies Finisher functions Staple sort modeNon-sort mode Staple Sort Exit Center Staple sortOutput 104 Use the and keys to select Staple Sort and press the OK key Stapled to the upper right position 106 Staple cartridge replacement 107 Open the stapler cover Staple jam removal108 Staples Misfeed removal 110 111 112 113 Misfed paper Remove any misfed paper 114Pull out the paper tray which was in use Confirm that the misfeed display has been cleared Index 115 116 Index 117 118 119 120 Regulatory Information 121 Substance PreparationX Ingredient CAS No 122 Extinguishing Media Water, CO2, foam and dry chemicals 123 124 Page Sharp Corporation