Sharp SF 2540 User Manual

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SUPPLIES
STORAGE OF SUPPLIES
Standard SF-2540 supplies replaced by the user include copy
paper, toner, toner collecting container, and staple cartridges for the
optional staple sorter.
Storage of supplies
Photoconductive drum
The SF-2540 Copier has advanced process control technology which
improves copy quality uniformity. This feature stabilizes copy quality
throughout the life of the photoconductive drum by automatically
compensating for the changes in drum characteristics due to wear,
operator use...

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COPIER
TROUBLE?
MISFEED REMOVAL
When a misfeed occurs, the copier will stop.
The message ÒA MISFEED HAS OCCURRED.
CLEAR INDICATED AREA. PRESS THE 
KEY FOR RECOVERY INSTRUCTIONS.Ó will
appear with a display of paper misfeed locations.
Press the INFORMATION and SCROLL DISPLAY
keys for more detailed information as necessary.If paper becomes accidentally torn during removal,
be sure to remove all pieces. Be careful not to
damage the photoconductive drum or the corona
wires.
First confirm the misfeed...

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COPIER
TROUBLE?
MISFEED REMOVAL
Misfeed removal
2
Open and close the front cover to cancel the misfeed
display.
Misfeed in a paper tray
1
Open the side cover.
NOTE:
If the transport area misfeed indicator is lighted, clear the
transport area first. (See ÒMisfeed in the transport areaÓ on the
next page.)
2
Remove the misfed paper.
lBe careful not to tear the misfed paper during removal.
3
If the paper cannot be seen from the side, pull out the
paper tray and remove the misfed paper.
lBe careful not to...

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COPIER
TROUBLE?
MISFEED REMOVAL
Misfeed removal
4
Close the paper tray and the side cover.
lConfirm that the misfeed display is cleared.
Misfeed in the transport area
1
Open the front cover.
2
Turn the transport lever to the left.
3
Turn the roller rotating knob in the direction of the
arrow to remove the misfed paper.
A MISFEED HAS OCCURRED.
CLEAR INDICATED AREA.
PRESS THE      KEY FOR RECOVERY
INSTRUCTIONS.
Transport lever
Roller rotating knob
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COPIER
TROUBLE?
MISFEED REMOVAL
Misfeed removal
4
Turn the transport lever back into place.
5
Close the front cover.
lConfirm that the misfeed display is cleared.
Misfeed around the fusing unit and exit area
1
Open the front cover.
2
Turn the roller rotating knob in the direction of the
arrow and remove the paper from the fusing unit area.
CAUTION
The fusing unit is hot! Use care in removing paper.
A MISFEED HAS OCCURRED.
CLEAR INDICATED AREA.
PRESS THE      KEY FOR RECOVERY
INSTRUCTIONS.
Roller...

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COPIER
TROUBLE?
MISFEED REMOVAL
Misfeed removal
3
If the misfed paper is in the exit area, open the exit area
cover carefully.
lOpen the cover by pulling the lever up. Support it until fully
open.
lIf an optional sorter is installed, slide it away from the copier
and then open the cover.
4
Turn the roller rotating knob in the direction of the
arrow and remove the paper.
lIf the misfed paper is deep in the fusing unit, lift the fusing unit
tab and remove any misfed paper.
CAUTION
The fusing unit is...

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COPIER
TROUBLE?
MISFEED REMOVAL
Misfeed removal
Misfeed in the duplex module
lThe duplex module is optional.
NOTE:
If any other misfeed locations are indicated, be sure to remove
any misfed paper from these locations before performing the
procedure described below. If not, a sheet of paper in another
location may become torn and difficult to remove.
1
Pull out the duplex module.
2
Lift up the upper and lower paper guides, and remove
the misfed paper.
lWhen a misfeed occurs between the paper guides,...

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COPIER
TROUBLE?
TROUBLESHOOTING
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
ProblemSolution
lCopier plugged in? 
lPower switch on?
lIs          blinking in the copy 
quantity display?Plug the copier into a grounded outlet.
Turn the power switch on.
Reinstall the toner hopper securely.
See page 27. Copier does not...

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COPIER
TROUBLE?
TROUBLESHOOTING
Troubleshooting
ProblemSolution
lNon-standard paper used?
lIs paper properly installed?Use standard paper.
If using special papers, feed the paper 
through the manual feed tray.
See pages 10 and 24.
Paper misfeeds frequently.
Dust, dirt, smudges 
appear on copies.
lPieces of paper inside copier?Remove all pieces of misfed paper. 
See page 30.
lPaper curled or damp?Store copy paper flat in the wrapper in 
a dry location. 
See page 29.
lDocument glass or document 
cover...

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GENERAL
INFORMATION
PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS
Exterior
Part names and functions
qDocument holder
wExit tray
Finished copies are deposited in the exit tray.
eDocument cover (optional in some areas)
Place the original on the document glass and
close the document cover before copying starts.
rOperation panel
All copier controls are located here for easy
operation.
tDocument glass
Place the document to be copied here.
yPaper clip tray
Keep paper clips here.
uOriginal size detector
Detects the size of the...