My Sharp UX-P200 fax machine shows an error message "Check cover - check paper jam - check film" that repeats constantly. There is no paper jam and I have tried everything to fix the problem. The film is a brand new roll. I learned you can unplug the unit, press and hold the Stop and Start buttons when you plug the machine back in to "fool" the machine but it wasn't fooled. I've checked as best I can to see if the gears are connecting to feed the film and it appears they are.

Vivian Pfau, April 2007

I am getting codes that say 26/27 and 30/31 how can I removed them?

Louise, April 2013

Para corregir todos los mensajes técnicos de error que se registran en la memoria residente, se debe presionar el botón "STOP" antes de conectar el fax al tomscorriente, una vez conectado y manteniendo pulsado el "STOP", el fax realizara sus pruebas internas y se le ordenara borrar la memoria, la pantalla mostrará un pregunta si desea borrar la memoria? finalizar pulsando con la tecla "Start" para continuar con su limpieza.

Todos los mensajes de error de fax se eliminará y volverá a aparecer la fecha y hora en la pantalla.

El código de error 26/27 indica que se necesita cambiar la batería interna CR-2032 por una nueva y un vez reemplazada volver a realizar los pasos anteriores para eliminar los mensajes técnicos.

Cómo cambiar la batería:

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Tommycat ^_Ô, April 2012

To correct all technical messages are recorded in the memory resident, must press the "STOP" before connecting the fax to the outlet, once connected and holding the "STOP", performs internal testing and is ordered to clear the memory, the display show a question if you want to clear the memory? finalize by pressing the "Start" to continue with its deletion.

Done all fax error messages will be removed and will reappear the date and time on the display.

Tommycat ^_Ô, April 2012

P.S. The replacement battry is CR2032

C. Mitchell, July 2008

I recently had same issue, with 10 yr old sharp fax, except I gently knckd the dead battery out w/hammer & chisel, replaced it with new one. Used piece of duct tape to hold to metal prongs. Then when I got the code 26/27. Called Sharp helpline. Told em about the 26/27 code,leaving out the part about me replacing the battery. The rep gave me a reset code that cleared the internal memory. Like an idiot I didnt write it down, so ya gotta call em.#1800-237-4277.Now works fine.

C. Mitchell, July 2008

I tried the trick of shorting the internal battery. I did it without disconnecting the wires going to the circuit board. Power plug was disconnected of course. Does it work? Probably yes, in my case the previous problem did dissapear, but now the display says "Line Error" at start-up. I should have disconnected all the wires from the board as L.Carlin instructed. Anyway it works for now except the display just shows number 25 and no date even though I programmed it. I am looking forward to replacing it soon with "all-in one" gadget.

Alex Ostrouchov, May 2008

Your best bet is just to throw the thing away. However, if you are handy with a screwdriver, here is an almost certain fix:
Making sure the unit is unplugged, remove the bottom metal plate. A grounding wire is attached underneath so be sure to remove that as well. Set plate aside. You will see several circuit boards. Locate the one that has the small, round, silver battery on it. Next pull off all the connecting cables. Don't worry about which goes where as they only fit the way they came out. Carefully remove the board from the unit. It is held in place by plastic clips that you can gently pry back. Taking a small screwdriver, carefully lift the battery up a bit. It is soldered in place so be careful not to break it off. Next you need to short the battery momentarily. Do this by placing the screwdriver across the two metal tabs that are soldered to the battery. If your screwdriver is too small, use a bent paper clip to short the terminals. Put everything back together. Load film and paper before plugging it back in. When you plug it in it should come back on showing the date. The memory module sometimes refuses to reset after an error and the battery backup keeps this memory. Often the start/stop reset function will not reset so you need to short out the battery momentarily to clear the memory. Hope this helps.

L. Carlin, June 2007

I hope you get an answer soon because my UX187 is doing the exact same thing and is this >< close to getting thrown in the garbage.

astari, April 2007