AR-280 (serv.man35). AR280 285 335 Operation Manual-Section 2 - Sharp Copying Equipment User Guide / Operation Manual. Page 21

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 in
the document feeder tray
(AR-280), face up in the document
feeder tray (AR-285/AR-335) or
face down on the document glass?

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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 in the
document feeder tray (AR-280), face
up in the document feeder tray
(AR-285/AR-335) or face down on the
document glass.

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.