Sharp MX-M182D, MX-M202D, MX-M232D manual MACHINE/COPYING Problems

MACHINE/COPYING PROBLEMS

The following problems are related to the general operation of the machine and copying.

Problem		Cause and solution	Page
	The machine is not plugged into a power outlet.		–
	→	Plug the machine into a grounded outlet.
	Power switch OFF.		22
	→	Turn the power switch ON.
	The machine is warming up.
	→ The machine requires about 25 seconds to warm up after the		22
		power switch is turned on. While the machine is warming up,
		copy settings can be selected but copying is not possible. Wait
The machine does not operate.		until "Ready to copy." appears.
	The front cover or the side cover is not completely closed.		–
	→	Close the front cover or the side cover.
	The machine is in auto power shut-off mode.
	→ When auto power shut-off mode has activated, only the START
		indicator blinks; all other indicators and the display are off. The	22
		machine returns to normal operation when the [START] key is
		pressed, when a print job or fax is received, or when scanning
		from a computer is started.
		* Except when print hold for the fax function is enabled.

An appropriate exposure for the original has not been selected.

→Select a suitable exposure mode with the [EXPOSURE] key. If "TEXT" or "PHOTO" is selected, set an appropriate exposure

Copies are too dark or too light.	→	level with the [ ] or [ ] key.	33
		If the copy is too light or too dark even though "AUTO" was
		selected with the [EXPOSURE] key, adjust the automatic
		exposure level.
		The automatic exposure level is adjusted in "EXPOSURE
		ADJUST" (p.121) in the system settings.
	The original is not placed face up in the SPF/RSPF or face
Blank copies.	down on the document glass.		29, 30
	→	Place the original face up in the SPF/RSPF or face down on the
		document glass.
	The original was not placed in the correct position.		29, 30
	→	Place the original correctly.
	An appropriate ratio was not used for the size of the
Part of the image is cut off or there	original and the size of the paper.		35
	→	Press the [AUTO IMAGE] key to have the copy made using the
is too much blank space.
		appropriate ratio for the original and paper.
	The size of paper loaded in the tray was changed without
	changing the tray's paper size setting.		26
	→	Be sure to change the tray's paper size setting whenever you
		change the size of paper loaded in the tray.
	The paper is outside of the specified size and weight range.		23
	→	Use copy paper within the specified range.
Wrinkles appear in the paper or	Paper curled or damp.
the image disappears in places.	→ Do not use curled or crimped paper. Replace with dry copy paper.		–
		During periods when the machine is not used for a long time,
		remove the paper from the tray and store it in a dark place in a
		bag to prevent moisture absorption.

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