Sharp FO-IS115N operation manual General problems, Trouble- shooting, intervals on printed output

Problems and Solutions

General problems

Problem		Solution
Nothing appears in the	•	Make sure the power cord is properly plugged into a
display.		power outlet.
	•	Connect another electrical appliance to the outlet to
		see if it has power.
The machine does not	•	If a beep sound is not made when you press the keys,
respond when you press		unplug the power cord, wait at least 5 seconds, and
any of its keys.		then plug it in again.
Automatic document	•	Check the size and weight of the document (see page
feeding does not work .		51).
Printed output is faint.	•	The toner cartridge may need replacement (see page
		115).
Dots appear at regular	•	The drum cartridge may be damaged. Replace the
intervals on printed output.		drum cartridge (see page 117).
Characters or parts of the	•	Remove the drum cartridge as explained on page 117
image are missing from		and wipe the surface of the drum (the green cylinder)
printed output.		with a dry cotton swab. If print quality does not
		improve after wiping with a dry cotton swab, you can
		try moistening the swab with isopropyl alcohol or
		ethanol. However, do not moisten the swab with
		isopropyl alcohol or ethanol unless absolutely
		necessary, as this may cause stains or smears to
		appear on the first pages printed after cleaning (the
		stains may never completely disappear).

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