Sharp AR-C200P: Troubleshooting • 146
Miscellaneous Problems
The power is on, but the printer does not go online.
Print processing does not start.
Print processing cancels.
Printer makes a strange noise.
An asterisk (*) symbol appears on the display, repeatedly
moving across the first line then the second.
Possible Cause Remedy
Bad connection Switch off the printer and disconnect the power cable.
Reconnect power cable and switch printer on. If this
does not clear the fault, call for service.
Possible Cause Remedy
Printer error Check the control panel. If an error message is
displayed, correct the problem.
Possible Cause Remedy
The printer interface cable
is faulty.
Replace the printer interface cable.
The time out setting is too
short.
Reset time out to a higher value.
Possible Cause Remedy
The printer is not
horizontal.
Place the printer on a stable, level surface.
There are scraps of paper
or other foreign matter
inside the printer.
Check the inside of the printer and remove any such
objects.
The top cover is not firmly
shut.
Press the left and right sides of the top cover.
Possible Cause Remedy
The main board is not
properly seated in the
printer.
Turn the printer off, then reseat the main board and turn
the printer back on again.