Open the Paper Output Tray, then open the Output Tray Extension.

1 Make sure that the machine is turned on, and then remove any paper from the Rear Tray.

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3 Fold a single sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper in half widthwise, and then unfold the paper.

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Load this and only this sheet of paper in the Rear Tray with the open side facing up.

Set the Paper Thickness Lever to the left. For details on the Paper Thickness Lever, refer to “Front View” in “Main Components” of the User’s Guide on-screen manual.

Perform bottom plate cleaning.

(1)Press the Maintenance button repeatedly until J appears.

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(A) Load the paper after unfolding it.

(2)Press the Black or Color button.

The paper cleans the inside of the machine as it feeds through the machine.

Check the folded part of the ejected paper. If it is smudged with ink, perform Bottom Plate Cleaning again.

If the problem is not resolved after performing Bottom Plate Cleaning twice, the protrusions inside the machine may be stained. Clean them according to instructions. See “Cleaning the Protrusions Inside the Machine” on page 42.

Note

When performing Bottom Plate Cleaning again, make sure to use a new piece of paper.

„Cleaning the Protrusions Inside the Machine

If protrusions inside the machine are stained, wipe off any ink from the protrusions using a cotton swab or the like.

Caution

Be sure to turn off the power and disconnect the power plug before cleaning the machine.

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