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What to Do If You Suspect

There is a Malfunction

If you suspect there is a malfunction with your copier, before calling a service representative, check the list below to see if you can solve the problem yourself.

Problem

Possible Cause

Possible Remedy

 

 

 

Copier will not operate.

The plug is not connected properly to the

Re-connect the power plug.

 

outlet.

 

 

 

 

 

The power switch is OFF.

Turn the power switch ON.

 

 

 

Power will not turn ON / Power cuts off

The top cover is open.

Press the button and close the top cover

during copying.

 

firmly.

 

 

 

 

The left cover is open.

Press the middle of the left cover to close it

 

 

securely.

 

 

 

No copy image appears on copies.

No original is set on the platen glass.

Set an original on the platen glass.

 

 

(See p.32. )

 

 

 

 

There is no cartridge installed.

Install a cartridge (See p.21.)

 

 

 

 

The sealing tape was not removed from the

Remove the sealing tape from the cartridge .

 

cartridge.

(See p.21.)

 

 

 

 

The copy exposure is not adjusted properly.

Adjust the copy exposure. (See p.32.)

 

 

 

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Canon PC 140 manual What to Do If You Suspect There is a Malfunction, Copier will not operate, During copying