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Poor scanning quality.The document glass or the underside of the document 
cover/SPF/RSPF is dirty.
→Clean regularly.
72
Original smudged or blotchy.
→Use a clean original.–
You have not specified a suitable resolution.
→Make sure that the resolution setting in the scanner driver is 
appropriate for the original.–
You are scanning a large area (for example an entire 11 x 
17) at high resolution.
→If you attempt to scan a large area at high resolution and there is 
insufficient memory in the machine to hold the scanned data, 
scanning will take place at a lower resolution and the scanner 
driver will enhance the data to make up for the lower resolution. 
However, the quality of the enhanced image will not be as high as 
if scanning took place at the higher resolution. Use a lower 
resolution setting, or scan a smaller area.
–
You have not specified a suitable value for the B/W 
Threshold setting.
→If you are scanning with a TWAIN-compliant application and are 
using White, Red, Green or Blue mode from Light Source 
menu, make sure that a suitable value is specified for the B/W 
Threshold setting. A larger threshold value makes your output 
darker, while a small threshold value makes it lighter. To adjust 
the threshold automatically, click the Auto Threshold button on 
the Image tab of the Custom Settings screen.
–
The brightness and contrast settings are not suitable.
→If you are scanning with a TWAIN-compliant application and the 
resulting image has unsuitable brightness or contrast (for 
example it is too bright), click the Auto Brightness/Contrast 
Adjustment button on the Color tab of the Custom Settings 
screen. Click the Brightness/Contrast button to adjust the 
brightness and the contrast while viewing the scanned output 
image on the screen. If you are scanning with a WIA-compliant 
application or the Scanner and Camera Wizard, click Adjust 
the quality of the scanned picture or the Custom settings 
button, and adjust the brightness and contrast in the screen that 
appears.
–
The original is not placed face up in the SPF/RSPF or face 
down on the original table.
→Place the original face up in the SPF/RSPF or face down on the 
original table.18, 19
The original was not placed in the correct position.
→Place the original correctly.18, 19
Quick Scan has been selected.
→If scanning is performed when the Quick Scan option has been 
selected, image quality may be degraded. This is because the 
scanned data is transferred using JPEG compression. If image 
quality is poor, then perform scanning again without selecting the 
Quick Scan option. (Quick Scan is not selected by default.)
–
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Unable to scan the image.If scanning is not possible, shut down your computer, 
turn off the machine’s power switch, and unplug the 
machine’s power cord. Next, start your computer, restore 
power to the machine, and try scanning again. If scanning 
is still not possible, check the following items.–
Your application is not TWAIN/WIA compliant.
→If your application is not TWAIN/WIA compliant, scanning will not 
be possible. Make sure your application is TWAIN/WIA 
compliant.–
You have not selected the scanner driver of the machine 
in your application.
→Make sure that the machine’s scanner driver is selected in your 
TWAIN/WIA-compliant application.–
You have not specified all scanning preferences 
appropriately.
→Scanning a large area in full color at high resolution results in a 
large amount of data and extended scanning times. The scanning 
preferences should be set appropriately for type of original to be 
scanned, i.e., Text, Text/Graphics, Photograph, Color, or Black & 
White.
–
There is not enough computer memory.
→The scan resolution will vary depending on the scanning area and 
how much memory in the machine is free. To can a 11 x 17 
original in full color at 600 dpi without using enhancement, the 
dual function board and the 256 MB optional memory (AR-SM5)  
are required.
–
You do not have Administrator rights.
→To use the machine to scan into Windows 2000/XP, you must log 
on as an Administrator.–
Scanner transfer speed is slowYour computer does not meet the system requirements 
for the USB 2.0 interface (Hi-Speed mode).
→See System requirements for USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed mode) (p.38) 
to configure your system as required for USB 2.0, and then set 
USB 2.0 mode switching in the user programs to Hi-Speed.38, 46
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Notice page printed
If you find that a notice page has been printed at the end of a print job, the print data received from the computer has 
not been printed as specified. Fix the problem as explained below and then try printing again.
What to do when a notice page is printed, 1
The above notice page is printed if you attempt to print 
using the print driver for the dual function board when 
the dual function board is not installed. Change to the 
standard print driver and print again. If the standard 
print driver is not installed, install as explained in the 
Software Setup Guide.
What to do when a notice page is printed, 2
The above notice page is printed when a print job 
containing more data than can be held in the memory 
of the dual function board is sent to the machine. To fix 
the problem, disable the ROPM function. If you need to 
use the ROPM function, set the print quality in the 
printer driver to Draft, or increase the amount of 
memory on the dual function board.
Removing the software
If you need to remove the software, follow these steps.
1Click the start button, and then click 
Control Panel.
On Windows 95/98/Me/NT 4.0/2000, click the 
Start button, select Settings, and then click 
Control Panel.
2Click Add or Remove Programs.
On Windows 95/98/Me/NT 4.0/2000, double-click 
the Add/Remove Programs icon.
3Select the printer/scanner driver for 
the machine and Button Manager from 
the list, and remove the software.
For more information, refer to your operating
manual or to the help files for your operating 
system.
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Notice Page
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   The incorrect driver is chosen, a normal 
output was not able to be excuted.
   Please install the appropriate driver.
   Please refer to the operation manual for 
the solution method.
The IMC memory is used to temporarily hold 
print data when the ROPM function is used. 
This memory is also used to temporarily hold 
the original image during copying. The 
proportion of IMC memory allocated to the 
printer function can be changed in the user 
programs of copy mode. See the user 
program Memory allocated to printer mode. 
(p.46) It is also possible to expand memory by 
adding on a commercially available memory 
module. For more information on expansion 
memory, contact a SHARP service center.
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Notice Page
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    The IMC memory full error had occurred,
a normal output was not able to be executed.
    Please refer to the operation manual for
the solution method.
Note
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INDICATORS AND DISPLAY 
MESSAGES
If one of the following indicators lights up or one of the following messages appears in the display, check the 
meaning of the indicator or message in the following table and take appropriate action.
IndicationCause and solutionPage
Maintenance 
indicatorSteadily 
litService by an authorized SHARP service technician is 
required.–
Developer 
replacement 
required indicatorSteadily 
litDeveloper is required. Contact your SHARP service center 
as soon as possible.–
Toner cartridge 
replacement 
required indicatorSteadily 
litReplacement of toner cartridge will be needed soon. 
Prepare a new cartridge.–
Blinking
Toner cartridge must be replaced. Replace it with a new one.70
Paper required 
indicatorSteadily 
litThe tray is out of paper. Load paper. It is also possible that 
the tray is not inserted completely into the machine. Make 
sure it is inserted correctly. 14
Misfeed indicatorBlinkingA paper misfeed has occurred. Remove the misfeed as 
explained in MISFEED REMOVAL.63
ORIGINAL SIZE indicatorBlinkingIf the ORIGINAL SIZE indicator blinks when margin shift is 
selected, rotate the original so that it is in the same 
orientation as the blinking ORIGINAL SIZE indicator.36
PAPER SIZE indicator BlinkingThere is no appropriate paper. Load appropriate paper in a 
paper tray.13
[CH] appears in displaySteadily 
litThe front cover or the side cover is open. Close the front 
cover or the side cover.–
Blinking
The toner cartridge is not installed correctly. Reinstall the toner 
cartridge. If [CH] still blinks in the display after reinstalling the 
toner cartridge, contact a SHARP service center.
70
Letters and numbers appear 
in the displayWrite down the code that appears and then unplug the 
power cord and contact your dealer. Tell your dealer what 
code appeared and the circumstances under which it 
appeared.–
FUL appears in the displayData is being held in memory. Print the data or clear it from 
memory.33, 35
When Use close paper size is 
disabled
The PAPER SIZE indicator on the operation panel will blink. 
You can press the [TRAY SELECT] key ( ) to select a tray 
manually, or load paper in the bypass tray and press the 
[ON LINE] key ( ) to begin printing.Online
manual
Misfeed location indicator lights up at 
the optional 2 x 250-sheet/250-sheet 
paper feed unit
The lower side cover of the 2 x 250-sheet/250-sheet paper 
feed unit is open. Close the lower side cover.–
Misfeed indicator Paper required 
indicatorMaintenance 
indicator Toner cartridge replacement required indicatorDeveloper replacement required indicator
Display
ORIGINAL
SIZEPAPER
SIZE
11X17
8½X14
8½X11
8½
X11 8½X5½
EXTRA
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MISFEED REMOVAL
When a misfeed occurs, the misfeed indicator ( ) and a misfeed location indicator ( ) will blink and the machine 
will automatically stop.
Check the blinking misfeed location indicator to identify the location of the misfeed and remove it.
MISFEED IN THE SPF/RSPF
1Remove the misfed original.
Check sections A, B, and 
C in the left shows the 
illustration (see the next 
page), and remove the 
misfed original.
Section A
Open the feeding roller cover and remove the 
misfed original from the document feeder tray. 
Close the feeding roller cover. 
Section B
Open the SPF/RSPF and rotate the two release 
rollers in the direction of the arrow to feed the 
original out. Close the SPF/RSPF and then 
remove the original.
If a small original (5-1/2 x 8-1/2, etc.) is misfed, 
or if an original misfeed occurs in the reversing 
tray of the RSPF (if installed), open the right 
side cover and remove the original. Close the 
right side cover.
The paper may tear when you remove a misfeed. In this event, be sure to remove all torn pieces of paper from the 
machine, taking care not to touch the photoconductive drum (the green part). Any scratches or damage to the 
surface of the drum will cause dirty copies.Note
(p.63)
(p.64)
(p.68)
(p.69)
AR-M205
(p.63)
(p.64)
(p.68)
AR-M160
Feeding roller cover
Roller
Right side cover
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Section C
Remove the misfed original from the exit area.
If the misfed original cannot be easily removed 
from the exit area, open the moveable part of the 
document feeder tray and remove the original. 
If an RSPF is installed, remove the reversing 
tray and then remove the original.
2Open and close the SPF/RSPF to 
make the misfeed location indicator 
stop blinking.
You can also make the 
misfeed indicator stop 
blinking by opening and 
closing the feeding roller 
cover or the right side 
cover.
3Return the originals indicated by the 
minus number in the display to the 
document feeder tray and press the 
[START] key ( ).
Copying will resume from the originals that still 
remained when the misfeed occurred.
MISFEED IN THE BYPASS TRAY
1Gently pull the misfed paper out.2Open and close the side cover.
The misfeed indicator 
( ) will go out.
After removing a misfed original from the 
exit area, be sure to attach the reversing 
tray securely to the exit area (when the 
RSPF is installed).Note
 When closing the side cover, press down 
on the handle.
 If the misfeed indicator ( ) does not stop 
blinking, check for torn pieces of paper in 
the machine.Note
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MISFEED IN THE MACHINE
1Open the bypass tray and the side 
cover. 2Check the misfeed location. Remove 
the misfed paper following the 
instructions for each location in the 
illustration below.
A. Misfeed in the paper feed area
1Push gently on both ends of the front 
cover .
2Carefully remove the misfed paper. 
Turn the roller rotating knob in the 
direction of the arrow to assist in 
removing it.
Be careful not to tear the 
misfed paper during 
removal.
3Close the front cover and side cover.
The misfeed indicator 
( ) will go out.
If paper is misfed here, go to B. 
Misfeed in the fusing area.
If paper is misfed here, go to A. 
Misfeed in the paper feed area. If the misfed paper is visible side 
here, go to C. Misfeed in the 
transport area.
The fusing unit is hot. Do not touch 
the fusing unit when removing misfed 
paper. Doing so may cause a burn or 
injury.
Do not touch the photoconductive drum 
(green portion) when removing the misfed 
paper. Doing so may damage the drum and 
cause smudges on copies.
Roller rotating knob
Warning
Caution
 When closing the front cover, press on both 
ends.
 When closing the side cover, press on the 
handle.
 If the misfeed indicator ( ) does not stop 
blinking, check for torn pieces of paper in 
the machine.Note
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B. Misfeed in the fusing area
1Push gently on both ends of the front 
cover.
2Turn the roller rotating knob in the 
direction of the arrow.
3Carefully remove the misfed paper. 
Lower the fusing unit release levers to 
allow easier removal. Return the 
release levers to their operating 
positions.
Be careful not to tear the 
misfed paper during 
removal.
4Lift the fusing unit release lever.
5Close the front cover and side cover.
The misfeed indicator 
( ) will go out.
The fusing unit is hot. Do not touch 
the fusing unit when removing misfed 
paper. Doing so may cause a burn or 
injury.
 Do not touch the photoconductive drum 
(green portion) when removing the misfed 
paper. Doing so may damage the drum and 
cause smudges on copies.
 Be careful about unfixed toner on the 
misfed paper not to soil your hands or 
clothes.
Roller rotating knob
Fusing unit 
release lever
Warning
Caution
 When closing the front cover, press on both 
ends.
 When closing the side cover, press on the 
handle.
 If the misfeed indicator ( ) does not stop 
blinking, check for torn pieces of paper in 
the machine.Note
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C. Misfeed in the transport area
1Open the fusing paper guide by 
pressing down the projection on 
either side of the guide and remove 
the misfed paper.
Be careful not to tear the 
misfed paper during 
removal.
2If the misfed paper cannot be removed 
by the previous step but is visible in 
the paper output area, remove the 
paper by pulling it into the paper 
output area.
Be careful not to tear the 
misfed paper during 
removal.
3Close the side cover.
The misfeed indicator 
( ) will go out.
The fusing unit is hot. Do not touch 
the fusing unit when removing misfed 
paper. Doing so may cause a burn or 
injury.
 When closing the side cover, press on the 
handle.
 If the paper was torn, make sure that no 
torn pieces remain in the machine.
 If the misfeed indicator ( ) does not stop 
blinking, check for torn pieces of paper in 
the machine.
Warning
Note
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MISFEED IN THE UPPER PAPER TRAY
1Lift and pull out the upper paper tray 
and remove the misfed paper.
Be careful not to tear the 
misfed paper during 
removal.
2Open and close the side cover.
The misfeed indicator 
( ) will go out.
3Close the upper paper tray.
Push the upper paper 
tray in completely.
Make sure that there is no misfed paper in the tray before pulling it out. (p.65)Note
 When closing the side cover, press on the 
handle.
 If the misfeed indicator ( ) does not stop 
blinking, check for torn pieces of paper in 
the machine.Note
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