Sharp FO-1530 operation manual Reception and copying problems

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Problems and Solutions

Reception and copying problems

Problem			Solution
The power is on, but no	•	Make sure that the telephone line cord is plugged into
reception takes place.		the TEL. LINE socket, and not the TEL. SET socket.
The printing paper comes	•	Make sure that the document is loaded properly in the
out blank when you try to		feeder of the transmitting machine. Make a copy or
receive a document.		print a report to confirm the printing ability of your
		machine.
General print quality is	•	It is important to select a paper that is appropriate for
poor.		the thermal transfer printer in your fax. We
		recommend using laser quality paper that has a very
		smooth finish. Copier paper will work, but it
		sometimes tends to yield a lighter print quality.
The received document is	•	Ask the other party to send higher contrast
faint.		documents. If the contrast is still too low, your fax
		machine may need service. Make a copy or print a
		report to check your machine’s printing ability.
Received images are	•	Noise on the telephone line may cause distortion.
distorted.		Have the other party try sending the document again.
	•	The print head may be dirty. See Print head on page
		88.
	•	Make a copy or print a report on your fax machine. If
		the copy or report is also distorted, your fax machine
		may need service.
A received document or	•	Make sure the printer compartment cover is
copy prints out in strips.		completely closed (press down on both sides of
		each).
The quality of copies is	•	Any dirt or material on the scanning glass will cause
poor and/or black spots		spots to appear on copies and transmitted faxes.
appear.		Clean the scanning glass as explained on page 88.
Reception/copying is	•	If reception or copying takes place continuously for a
interrupted.		long time, the print head may overheat. Turn off the
		power and let it cool down.
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