Paper feeds skewed. (Printing is skewed.)

QIs paper loaded correctly?

AMake sure the paper stack in the cassette or the paper in the multi-purpose feeder is loaded properly, and that the paper guides are adjusted correctly. (See "Loading Paper," on p. 2-3.)

AMake sure the paper exit path is clear.

Multiple sheets feed into the machine at the same time.

QIs paper loaded correctly?

AMake sure the paper stack in the cassette or the paper in the multi-purpose feeder is loaded properly, and that the paper guides are adjusted correctly. (See "Loading Paper," on p. 2-3.)

QHave you fanned the paper stack before loading it in the cassette?

ABe sure to fan the paper stack before loading it in the cassette. This keeps the sheets of paper from sticking together.

QDoes the cassette or multi-purpose feeder contain an appropriate quantity of sheets?

AMake sure the paper stack in the cassette or the paper in the multi-purpose feeder does not exceed the capacity of the cassette or multi-purpose feeder. (See "Loading Paper," on p. 2-3.)

ADo not force the paper stack into the cassette or the paper into the multi-purpose feeder.

ALoad paper one by one in the multi-purpose feeder.

QIs only one type of paper loaded in the cassette or multi-purpose feeder?

ALoad only one type of paper.

AMake sure you load paper that meets the paper requirements for the machine. (See Chapter 2, "Paper Handling.")

Transparencies do not feed correctly.

QAre the transparencies loaded correctly?

AMake sure the transparencies in the cassette or the transparency in the multi-purpose feeder is loaded properly, and that the paper guides are adjusted correctly. (See "Loading Paper," on p. 2-3.)

QIs the proper transparency loaded in the multi-purpose feeder?

ADo not use any transparencies designed for color copiers. They will cause a paper jam. Please use transparencies recommended by Canon.

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