Sharp AR-203E ユーザーズマニュアル

This chapter describes misfeed removal and troubleshooting.

If any problem occurs, check the list below before contacting your authorised service 
representative.
For problems with the printer function or the scanner function, see the online manual
or the Help file for the printer/scanner driver.

Unit does not 

operate.

Unit plugged in?

Plug the unit into a grounded outlet.

Power switch on?

Turn the power switch on.

Side cover closed securely? Gently close the side cover.

Front cover closed?

Gently close the front cover and then 

close the side cover.

Blank copies

Is the original placed face 

down on the document glass 

or face up in the SPF?

Place the original face down on the 

document glass or face up in the SPF.

Is the scan head locking 

switch locked?

Unlock the scan head locking switch.

Copies are too 

dark or too light.

Is original image too dark or 

too light?

Adjust the exposure manually.

Is the unit in the automatic 

exposure mode?

Adjust the automatic exposure level.

Is the unit in the photo 

exposure mode?

Cancel the photo exposure mode.

Dust, dirt, 

smudges appear 

on copies.

Original table or original 

cover dirty?

Clean regularly.

Original smudged or 

blotchy?

Use a clean original.

–

Striped copies

Is transfer charger clean?

Clean the transfer charger.

Paper misfeeds 

frequently.

Non-standard paper used?

Use standard paper. If using special 

papers, feed the paper through the 

multi-bypass tray.

Paper curled or damp?

Store paper flat in the wrapper in a dry 

location.

–

Pieces of paper inside unit? Remove all pieces of misfed paper.

Paper guides in the paper 

tray not set properly?

Set the guides properly depending on 

the paper size.

Too much paper in the paper 

tray or multi-bypass tray ?

Remove excessive paper from the 

tray.

Images rub off the 

copy easily.

Is the paper too heavy?

Use paper within the specified range.

The fusing temperature is 

not appropriate.

In the user programs, set "Fusing 

temperature setting when the bypass tray 

is used" (program 29) to "2 (High)".

Paper damp?

Replace with dry paper. If the unit is 

not used for long time, remove the 

paper from the paper tray and store it 

in its wrapper in a dry location.

Printing is not 

uniform between 

the edges of the 

paper and the 

center.

The fusing temperature is 

not appropriate.

In the user programs, set "Fusing 

temperature setting when the bypass 

tray is used" (program 29) to "1 (Low)".