Paper Misfeed; Original Size Not Selected Automatically. (When The Spf/Rspf Is Installed.); Copies Are Smudged Or Dirty; White Or Black Lines Appear On Copies - Sharp AR-5618 Operation Manual

Problem

Paper misfeed.

Original size not selected
automatically.
(When the SPF/RSPF is installed.)

Copies are smudged or dirty.

White or black lines appear on
copies.
Cause and solution
Misfeed occurs.
→ To remove the misfeed, see "MISFEED REMOVAL".
The paper is outside of the specified size and weight
range.
→ Use copy paper within the specified range.
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 the paper is properly installed.
Pieces of paper inside machine.
→ Remove all pieces of misfed paper.
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.
The guides on the bypass tray do not match the width of
the paper.
→ Adjust the guides to match the width of the paper.
The bypass tray extension is not pulled out.
→ When loading a large size of paper, pull out the extension.
The bypass paper feed roller is dirty.
→ Clean the roller.
A5 (5-1/2" x 8-1/2") paper is loaded in lower paper tray or
in the 250-sheet or 2 x 250-sheet paper feed unit.
→ A5 (5-1/2" x 8-1/2") size paper must be loaded in upper paper tray
or the bypass tray.
Original(s) curled.
→ The original size cannot be correctly detected if the original is
curled or folded. Straighten the original.
The machine is directly exposed to sunlight.
→ Install in a location that is not exposed to sunlight.
The document glass or the underside of the document
cover/SPF/RSPF is dirty.
→ Clean regularly.
Original smudged or blotchy.
→ Use a clean original.
The scanner glass for the SPF/RSPF is dirty.
→ Clean the long, narrow scanning glass.
The transfer charger is dirty.
→ Clean the transfer charger.
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