Chapter 4 Document Handling 4-3
Document
Handling
Problem Documents
To prevent document jams in the ADF, do not use any of the following:
Wrinkled or creased paper Carbon paper or carbon-backed paper
Curled or rolled paper Coated paper
Torn paper Onion skin or thin paper
Remove all fasteners (staples, paper clips, etc.) before loading the document into the ADF.
Make sure any glue, ink, or correction fluid on the document is completely dry before
loading it into the ADF.
If you have a document that will not feed properly into the ADF, make a photocopy of the
document and load the copy instead.
Scanned Area of a Document
The shaded area in the illustration below shows the scanned area of a document. Make sure
your document’s text and graphics are within this area.
A4
Max. 4.0 mm
Max. 4.0 mm
Colour Fax: Max. 6.0 mm
Max. 4.5 mm Max. 4.5 mm