Sharp MX-M503 MXM283 MXM363 MXM453 MXM503 Operation Guide - Page 775

TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEMS RELATED TO COPY RESULTS Problem The image is too light or too dark. Part of the image is cut off. Copies come out blank. Point to check Is the image too light or too dark? Has an appropriate exposure mode for the original type been selected? Has an appropriate ratio been selected for the original size and paper size? Are you using an AB size original? Is the original placed face up or face down correctly? Solution Select an appropriate exposure mode for the original being copied and adjust the exposure level manually. Select one of the following modes depending on the original type. • Text Use this mode for regular text documents. • Text/Prtd.Photo This mode provides the best balance for copying an original which contains both text and printed photographs, such as a magazine or catalogue. • Text/Photo This mode provides the best balance for copying an original which contains both text and photographs, such as a text document with a photo pasted on. • Printed Photo This mode is best for copying printed photographs, such as photos in a magazine or catalogue. • Photo Use this mode to copy photos. • Map This mode is best for copying the light color shading and fine text found on most maps. The [Sharpness] special mode can be used to either sharpen the outline of the image or soften the image. Select an appropriate ratio setting. When copying an AB size original, specify the original size manually. When using the document glass, the original must be placed face down. When using the automatic document feeder, the original must be placed face up. 8-17 Contents