TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem

Cause and solution

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Misfeed occurs.

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To remove the misfeed, see "MISFEED REMOVAL".

 

 

 

 

 

 

The paper is outside of the specified size and weight

 

 

range.

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Use copy paper within the specified range.

 

Paper curled or damp.

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Paper is not loaded properly.

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Make sure the paper is properly installed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pieces of paper inside machine.

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Remove all pieces of misfed paper.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Paper misfeed.

Several sheets of paper stick together.

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Fan the paper well before loading it.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Too much paper is loaded in the tray.

 

 

 

 

If the stack of paper is higher than the indicator line on the tray,

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remove some of the paper and reload so that the stack does not

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

exceed the line.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The guides on the bypass tray do not match the width of

 

 

 

 

the paper.

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Adjust the guides to match the width of the paper.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The bypass tray extension is not pulled out.

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When loading a large size of paper, pull out the extension.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The bypass paper feed roller is dirty.

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Clean the roller.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A5 (5-1/2" x 8-1/2") paper is loaded in lower paper tray or

 

 

 

 

in the 250-sheet or 2 x 250-sheet paper feed unit.

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A5 (5-1/2" x 8-1/2") size paper must be loaded in upper paper tray

 

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or the bypass tray.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Sharp MX-M182D manual Problem Cause and solution Misfeed occurs, Paper is outside of the specified size and weight Range