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Always check the message display whenever the copier stops or
operation is not possible. The messages will give you easy-to-follow
directions. If the messages do not give specific  instructions, check the
list below.

  Troubleshooting

Copier does not operate.

Copies are too dark or too
light.

Blank copies.

Copies smear if rubbed.

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Copier plugged in?

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Power switch on?

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Copy density properly adjusted?

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Is the original placed face down on
the document glass or face up in
the optional RADF?

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Paper too heavy?

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Paper damp?

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Paper size indicator properly set?

Plug the copier into a grounded outlet.

Turn the power switch on.

See page 2-16.

Place the original face down on the
document glass or  face up in the RADF.

Use copy paper within the specified
range. See page 4-2.

Replace with dry copy paper. Be sure
to store copy paper in a dry location.

When changing the copy paper size in
a tray, be sure to adjust the paper size
indicator. See page 4-4.

Problem

Solution

Copy size is different from
the selected paper size.

Problem

Solution

Paper misfeeds frequently.

Dust, dirt, smudges appear
on copies.

Touch panel is too dark or
too light.

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Non-standard paper used?

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Is paper properly installed?

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Pieces of paper inside copier?

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Paper curled or damp?

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Document glass, optional
document cover or optional
RADF transport belt dirty?

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Is LCD contrast  properly
adjusted?

  Troubleshooting

If a problem persists after checking the above, please consult your key
operator prior to contacting your authorised Sharp Service Centre.

An automatic self-diagnostic function is built into this copier. Should the
copier malfunction, the self-diagnostic function will locate the problem
and stop the copier to prevent damage. An alphanumeric code will
appear in the message display.

Example
Should the copier stop completely, and the message “

” appear in the message display, contact

your authorised Sharp Service Centre.

★ KEY OPERATOR

Use standard paper.
If using special papers, feed the paper
through the bypass tray.

See pages 2-14 and 4-2.

Remove all pieces of misfed paper. See
page 5-2.

Store copy paper flat in the wrapper in a
dry location. See page 4-9.

Clean regularly. See page 6-6.

Adjust the LCD contrast.
See page 6-7.

This chapter describes general information for using this copier.

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6-2

Exterior

6-2

Interior

6-3

Operation panel

6-4

Touch panel (Basic screen)

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Exit tray
Finished copies are deposited in the exit tray.

Power switch
Press to turn copier power on and off.

Operation panel
All copier controls are located here for easy
operation.

Original holder (optional)
Keep originals here.

Document cover (optional)
Place the original on the document glass and close
the document cover before copying starts.

Toner collecting container cover
Open to replace the toner collecting container.

Duplex module or 500-sheet paper drawer
(optional)
The copier can be equipped with either a duplex
module or a 500-sheet paper drawer. The front
panel (common to both units) is used as a cover
when neither of these units are required. The
duplex module provides duplex copying capability.

Paper trays
Each tray holds 500 sheets of paper.

Front cover
Open to remove misfeeds and to service the
copier.

Right side covers
Open to remove misfeeds in the paper feed area.

Document glass
All originals which cannot be copied from the
optional RADF must be copied here.

Paper clip tray
Keep paper clips here.

Bypass tray paper guides
Adjust to the width of the copy paper.

Bypass tray
Special papers (including transparency film) and
copy paper can be fed from the bypass tray.

Part names and functions