Reception And Copying Problems - Sharp FO-51 Operation Manual

Reception and copying problems

Problem
The power is on, but no
reception takes place.
The printing paper comes
out blank when you try to
receive a document.
The received document is
faint.
Received images are
distorted.
A received document or
copy prints out in strips.
The quality of copies is
poor and/or dark vertical
lines appear.
Reception/copying is
interrupted.
• Make sure that the telephone line cord is plugged
into the TEL. LINE socket, and not the TEL. SET
socket.
• Make sure that the document is loaded properly in
the feeder of the transmitting machine. Make a
copy or print a report to confirm the printing ability
of your machine.
• Make sure that the thermal paper is properly
loaded in your fax machine. (If the roll has been
loaded backwards, nothing will be printed.)
• Ask the other party to send higher contrast
documents. If the contrast is still too low, your fax
machine may need service. Make a copy or print a
report to check your machine's printing ability.
• Make sure you are using the recommended
thermal paper. See Loading the Thermal Paper in
Chapter 1.
• Noise on the telephone line may cause distortion.
Have the other party try sending the document
again.
• Make a copy or print a report on your fax machine.
If the copy or report is also distorted, your fax
machine may need service.
• Make sure the operation panel is completely closed
(press down on both sides of the panel).
• Any dirt or material on the scanning glass will
cause spots to appear on copies and transmitted
faxes. Clean the scanning glass as explained on
page 67.
• If reception or copying takes place continuously for
a long time, the print head may overheat. Turn off
the power and let it cool down.
Problems and Solutions
Solution
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