Sharp AM-400 Online Manual page 144

A distorted image is
received at the other end.
Fax reception problems
Problem
The machine doesn't
receive faxes
automatically.
The power is on, but
reception does not take
place.
The paper comes out
blank when you receive a
fax.
The received document is
faint.
Received images are
distorted.
• Noise on the telephone line may cause distortion. Try
sending the document again.
• Make a copy of the document on your machine. If the
copy is also distorted, your machine may need
service.
• Make sure that the reception mode is set to FAX
ONLY (see page 90).
• Make sure that the telephone line cord is plugged into
the TEL. LINE socket, and not the TEL. SET socket.
• Make sure that the document is loaded properly in the
feeder of the transmitting machine. Make a copy or
print a report to confirm the printing ability of your
machine.
• Ask the other party to send higher contrast
documents. If the contrast is still too low, your
machine may need service. Make a copy or print a
report to check your machine's printing ability.
• The toner cartridge may need replacement.
• Noise on the telephone line may cause distortion.
Have the other party try sending the document again.
• Make a copy or print a report on your machine. If the
copy or report is also distorted, your machine may
need service.
Problems and Solutions
Solution
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