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SELECTING A SETTING FOR A USER PROGRAM
1Press the [MENU] key and then press the
[ENTER] key.
In printer mode, the user programs are accessed
by simply pressing the [MENU] key.
 
2Press the [ ] key ( ) or [ ] key ( ) to  
select the item that you wish to configure 
in the USER PROGRAM items, and then 
press the [ENTER] key.
 See USER PROGRAM (p.54 to p.58) 
for the program name and program 
code.
 You can also select a program by 
directly entering the program number 
with the numeric keys.
3Press the [ ] key ( ) or [ ] key ( ) to 
change the setting of the selected item.
See USER PROGRAM (p.54 to p.58) for the 
program code.
4Press the [ENTER] key.
Your selection appears briefly and then the previous screen appears.
 If you mistakenly select the wrong item, press the [CLEAR] key 
( ) and repeat the procedure from step 2.
 To cancel a setting for a user program, press the [MENU] key.
When AE LEVEL ADJUST is selected in the user programs and the 
[ENTER] key is pressed, the automatic exposure adjustment screen 
appears. Adjust the exposure and press the [ENTER] key.
MAIN MENU
1:USER PROGRAM
USER PROGRAM
2:PREHEAT MODE
PREHEAT MODE
1:1 MIN
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Audible signals (key entry beep, invalid key beep, base setting beep)
The machine sounds three different types of beep signals: a key entry beep that 
sounds when a valid key is pressed, an invalid key beep that sounds when an 
invalid key is pressed, and a base setting beep that sounds when a setting is the 
same as the base setting (base settings are explained below). The base setting 
beep is initially disabled. If you wish to enable the base setting beep, see 
SOUND AT DEFAULT on page 56. If you wish to change the volume of the beep 
signals or disable them, see KEY TOUCH SOUND on page 56.
The beep patterns of each type of beep signal are as follows:
Key entry beep..................... One beep
Base setting beep........... Three beepsInvalid key beep............... Two beeps
Base settings
The base settings are preset standard selections for each copy setting. The base 
settings are as follows:
Copy ratio................................... 100%
Light and Dark level................. CentrePaper feed location................. Tray 1
(Upper paper tray)
AUTO/TEXT/PHOTO................ AUTO
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Chapter 8
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Problems related to general use of the machine, the copy function, and software 
setup are explained here. Be sure to check the problem carefully before calling for 
service, as many problems can be solved by the user.
If you are unable to solve the problem, turn off the main switch, unplug the power 
cord from the outlet, and contact your authorised service representative.
DISPLAY MESSAGES
When the following indicators light up or blink on the operation panel or the following 
alphanumeric codes appear in the display, solve the problem immediately referring 
to both the table below and the indicated page.
For problems related to the printer and scanner functions, see the 
online manual.
Be sure to use only genuine SHARP parts and supplies.
IndicationCause and remedyPageLamp indicatorDisplay
Tr a y  
location 
indicatorBlinksBYPASS : ADD 
PAPER
The indicated paper tray is not 
attached, is attached incorrectly, or has 
run out of paper. (The tray is indicated 
in .)16 TRAY : ADD 
PAPER
CLOSE PAPER 
TRAY 
Error 
indicatorBlinks
CLEAR PAPER JAM.A paper misfeed has occurred.
Remove the misfeed as explained in 
MISFEED REMOVAL.70
SPF/RSPF JAM.
FRONT OR SIDE 
COVER OPEN. 
CLOSE COVERS.The cover is open. Close the cover. -
CLOSE THE SPF/
RSPF COVER.The document feeder cover is open. 
Close the document feeder cover.-
REPLACE THE 
TONER CARTRIDGE.The toner cartridge is empty. Replace 
the toner cartridge with a new cartridge.74
SYSTEM ERROR 
[XX - XX] REFER 
TO USER GUIDEWhen [L1-00] appears, the scan head 
locking switch is locked. Turn off the 
power, release the scan head locking 
switch, and turn the power back on.76
When [F2-02] appears, check the toner 
cartridge and make sure that the seal 
is not still affixed.-
The machine will not function. Turn the 
power switch off, wait about 10 seconds, 
and then turn on the switch again. If this 
does not clear the error, remove the 
power cord from the outlet, and contact 
your authorised service representative.
-
Note
Note
TROUBLESHOOTING AND 
MAINTENANCE
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Error 
indicatorBlinksINSTALL A TONER 
CARTRIDGE.The toner cartridge is not installed 
correctly. Reinstall the toner cartridge.74
Steadily 
litTONER 
CARTRIDGE IS 
NEAR EMPTY.Replacement of toner cartridge will be 
needed soon. Prepare a new cartridge.74
MAINTENANCE 
REQUIRED CALL 
FOR SERVICEService by an authorised SHARP 
service technician is required.-
MEMORY FULL, PRESS START TO 
RESUME.Data is being held in memory. Print the 
data or clear it from memory.30
NO 2-SIDED COPY FROM BYPASS 
TRAY.Two sided printing or 2 IN 1 copying is 
selected when the bypass tray is 
already selected ,or the bypass tray is 
selected when two-sided printing or 2 
IN 1 copying is already selected.
The bypass tray cannot be used. Press 
the [TRAY SELECT] key ( ) to select 
a paper tray.26
31
NO 2IN1 COPY FROM
BYPASS TRAY.
NO 2IN1 COPY WITH MARGIN SHIFT.2 IN 1 copy and margin shift cannot be 
used in combination. Cancel the 
function that was selected last.31
34
COPY RATIO CAN NOT BE 
CHANGED IN 2IN1.Copy ratio can not be changed in 2 IN 
1 copy.25
31
THIS MENU IS NOT SELECTABLE 
WITH DATA.This appears if you attempt to change 
a user program setting while a print job 
is in progress.54
NO XXXX SIZE TRAY
There is no paper for printing. Press 
the [MODE SELECT] key to switch to 
printer mode and follow the instructions 
in the display.
(XXXX indicates paper size)-
CHECK SPF/RSPF.
START TO RESUME.
An original remains on the document 
glass, or the original is too thick to 
scan. Remove the original.21
If the message is not cleared when 
there is no original on the document 
glass, the underside of the original 
cover/RSPF is dirty. Clean the 
underside of the original cover/RSPF. 
(especially areas where black lines 
appear.)78
LOAD 
XXXX PAPER INTO TRAY.Printing is not possible if the paper size 
setting is different from the size of 
paper loaded in the tray. Load the 
same size of paper as the paper size 
setting and then press the [START] key 
( ). Printing will begin.
(
XXXX indicates paper size. The tray 
is indicated in .)16
NO PC COMMUNICATION; CHECK 
CABLE.The machine is not correctly connected 
to the computer. Check the cable 
(when using the scanner function).42
IndicationCause and remedyPageLamp indicatorDisplay
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TROUBLESHOOTING THE MACHINE
The following problems are related to the general operation of the machine and 
copying.
ProblemCause and solutionPage
The machine does not 
operate.The machine is not plugged into a 
power outlet.
→ Plug the machine into a grounded outlet.-
Power switch OFF.
→ Turn the power switch ON.12
The power save indicator is blinking.
Indicates that the machine is warming 
up.
→ Copies cannot be made until the 
machine has finished warming up.-
The front cover or the side cover is not 
completely closed.
→ Close the front cover or the side cover.-
The machine is in auto power shut-off 
mode.
→ In auto power shut-off mode, all lights 
are off except the power save indicator. 
Press the [START] key ( ) to resume 
normal operation.13
The scan head locking switch is locked.
→ Unlock the scan head locking switch.76
Copies are too dark or 
too light.Select the correct original type for the 
original.
→ Select AUTO with the [EXPOSURE] key 
or press the [ ] key ( ) or [ ] key 
( ) to manually select an appropriate 
exposure.
→ If the copy is too light or too dark even 
though AUTO was selected with the 
[EXPOSURE] key, adjust the automatic 
exposure level.24
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Blank copies.The original is not placed face up in the 
RSPF or face down on the document 
glass.
→ Place the original face up in the RSPF 
or face down on the document glass.20, 21
The scan head locking switch is locked.
→ Unlock the scan head locking switch.76
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ProblemCause and solutionPage
Part of the image is cut 
off or there is too much 
blank space.The original was not placed in the 
correct position.
→ Place the original correctly.20, 21
An appropriate ratio was not used for 
the size of the original and the size of 
the paper.
→ Press the [COPY RATIO] key to change 
the ratio to a setting that is suitable for 
the original and the copy paper. 25
The size of paper loaded in the tray was 
changed without changing the trays 
paper size setting.
→ Be sure to change the trays paper size 
setting whenever you change the size 
of paper loaded in the tray.19
Wrinkles appear in the 
paper or the image 
disappears in places.The paper is outside of the specified 
size and weight range.
→ Use copy paper within the specified 
range.15
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.-
Copies are smudged or 
dirty.The document glass or the underside of 
the original cover/RSPF is dirty.
→ Clean regularly.78
Original smudged or blotchy.
→ Use a clean original.-
Images rub off the copy 
easily.The fusing temperature is not 
appropriate.
→ In the user programs, set PAPER 
TYPE (program 29) to 2 (HEAVY 
PAPER).57
Printing is not uniform 
between the edges of 
the paper and the 
centre.The fusing temperature is not 
appropriate.
→ In the user programs, set PAPER 
TYPE (program 29) to 1 (PLAIN 
PAPER).57
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Paper misfeed.Misfeed occur.
→ To remove the misfeed, see MISFEED 
REMOVAL.70
The paper is outside of the specified 
size and weight range.
→ Use copy paper within the specified 
range.15
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.
→ Make sure that the paper is properly 
loaded.16
Pieces of paper inside machine.
→ Remove all pieces of misfed paper.71
Too much paper is loaded in the tray.
→ If the stack of paper is higher than the 
indicator line on the tray, remove some 
of the paper and reload so that the 
stack does not exceed the line.16
Some sheets of paper stick together.
→ Fan the paper well before loading it.16
The guides on the bypass tray do not 
match the width of the paper.
→ Adjust the guides to match the width of 
the paper.18
The bypass tray extension is not 
opened.
→ When loading a large size of paper, 
open the extension.18
White or black lines 
appear on copies.The scanner glass for the RSPF is dirty.
→ Clean the long, narrow scanning 
window.78
The transfer charger is dirty.
→ Clean the transfer charger.79
ProblemCause and solutionPage
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Paper size for a paper 
tray cannot be set.Copying or printing is performed.
→ Set the paper size after copying or 
printing is complete.-
The machine has stopped temporarily 
due to running out of paper or a 
misfeed.
→ Load paper or remove the misfeed, and 
then set the paper size.16, 19, 
70
Output does not stack 
neatly in the paper 
output tray.Both ends of the paper are curled 
upward.
→ Turning the paper over in the paper tray 
may help.16
A copy job stops before 
it is finished.MEMORY FULL, PRESS START TO 
RESUME. appears in the display.
→ The memory became full during sort 
copy. Copy only the originals that have 
been scanned to that point, or cancel 
the job and clear the data from memory.30
The tray is out of paper.
→ Load paper.16
The power save 
indicator is lit.Other indicators are lit.
→ If other indicators are lit, the machine is 
in preheat mode. Press any key on the 
operation panel to resume normal 
operation.13
Only the power save indicator is lit.
→ If only the power save indicator is lit, the 
machine is in auto power shut-off 
mode. Press the [START] key ( ) to 
resume normal operation.13
Error indicator ( ) is 
lit or blinking.
See DISPLAY MESSAGES to check the 
meaning of the error indicator and error 
message in the display, and take 
appropriate action.
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Lighting fixture flickers.The same power outlet is used for the 
lighting fixture and the machine.
→ Connect the machine to a power outlet 
which is not used for other electric 
appliances.-
ProblemCause and solutionPage
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PROBLEMS DURING SETUP OF THE SOFTWARE
If the software does not install correctly, check the following items on your computer.
To remove the software, see Removing the software (p.69).
MFP driver cannot be installed (Windows 2000/XP)
If the MFP driver cannot be installed in Windows 2000/XP, follow these steps to 
check your computers settings.
1Click the start button and then click Control Panel.
In Windows 2000, click the Start button, select Settings, and then click 
Control Panel.
2Click Performance and Maintenance, and then click 
System.
In Windows 2000, double-click the System icon.
3Click the Hardware tab and then click the Driver Signing 
button.
4Check What action do you want 
Windows to take? (File 
signature verification in 
Windows 2000).
If Block has been selected, it will not 
be possible to install the MFP driver. 
Select Warn and then install the MFP 
driver as explained in INSTALLING 
THE SOFTWARE.
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Plug and play screen does not appear
If the Plug and Play screen does not appear after you connect the machine to your 
computer with a USB cable and turn on the machine, follow the steps below to verify 
that the USB port is available.
1Click the start button, click Control Panel, and then click 
Performance and Maintenance.
 In Windows Vista, click the Start button, select Control Panel, and then
click System and Maintenance.
 In Windows 98/Me/2000, click the Start button, select Settings, and
then click Control Panel.
2Click System, click the Hardware tab, and click the Device 
Manager button.
 In Windows Vista, click the Device Manager, and if a message screen
appears asking you for confirmation, click Continue.
 In Windows 2000, double-click the System icon, click the Hardware
tab, and click the Device Manager button.
 In Windows 98/Me, double-click the System icon and click the Device
Manager tab.
 Universal Serial Bus controllers will appear in the list of devices.
3Click the   icon beside Universal Serial Bus controllers.
Two items should appear: your controller chipset type and Root Hub. If 
these items appear, you can use the USB port. If the Universal Serial Bus 
controllers shows a yellow exclamation point or does not appear, you must 
check your computer manual for USB troubleshooting or contact your 
computer manufacturer.
4Once you have verified that the USB port is enabled, install the 
software as explained in INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE.
If the System icon does not appear in Windows Me, click view all 
Control Panel options.Note
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