COPIER TROUBLE
If any problem occurs, check the list below before contacting the Sharp Service Center. In the cases described
below, the copier does not malfunction.
ProblemPossible causeSolution
Plug the copier into a grounded out-
Copier does not operate.Copier plugged in?let.
Power switch on?Turn the power switch on. p. 1-3
Side cover closed securely?Gently close the side cover. p. 1-21
Front cover closed?Gently close the front cover and then
close the side cover. p. 1-21
Place the original face down on the
Blank copiesIs the original placed face down on the
original table or face up in the SPF ororiginal table or face up in the SPF or
in the R-SPF ?in the R-SPF. p. 1-10
Power save ( )Press any key to cancel the preheat
indicator on.Is the copier in the preheat mode?
mode. p. 1-17
Is the copier in the auto power shut-Press the print () key to cancel theDGB
off mode?auto power shut-off mode. p. 1-17
Copies are too dark or
too light.Is original image too dark or tooAdjust the exposure manually. p. 1-12
light?
Is the copier in the automatic expo-Adjust the automatic exposure level.
sure mode?p. 1-13
Is the copier in the photo exposureCancel the photo exposure mode.
mode?p. 1-12
Dust, dirt, smudges
Clean regularly. p. 1-24
appear on copies.Original table or original cover dirty?
Original smudged or blotchy?Use a clean original.
Striped copiesIs transfer charger clean?Clean the transfer charger. 1-24
Paper misfeedsNon-standard paper used?Use standard paper. If using special
papers, feed the paper through the
frequently.manual bypass. p. 1-15
Paper curled or damp?Store copy paper flat in the wrapper
in a dry location. p. 1-8
Pieces of paper inside copier?Remove all pieces of misfed paper.
p. 1-25
Paper guides in the paper tray Set the guides properly depending onnot
set properly?the paper size. p. 1-7
Too much paper in the paper tray orRemove excessive paper from the pa-
badly placed in the cassette?per tray or follow advice. p. 1-7
Images rub off the copyIs the copy paper too heavy?Use copy paper within the specified
easily.range. p. 1-8
Paper damp?Replace with dry copy paper. If the
copier is not used for a long time, re-
move the paper from the paper tray
and store it in its wrapper in a dry lo-
cation. p.1-8
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