When You Cannot Make Copies As Wanted

When You Cannot Make Copies As Wanted

This section explains likely causes of and possible solutions for unclear copies.

Basic

Problem

Cause

Solution

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Misfeeds occur frequently.

The number of sheets

Load paper only as high as the upper

 

 

loaded exceeds the capac-

limit markings on the side fence of the

 

 

 

ity of the machine.

paper tray or bypass tray. See “Copy

 

 

 

 

Paper”, About This Machine.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Misfeeds occur frequently.

The paper tray's side

Push the side fence lightly, and then re-

 

 

 

fence is set too tightly.

set it. Also, we recommend you set at

 

 

 

 

least 20 sheets of thick paper.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Misfeeds occur frequently.

The paper is damp.

Use paper that has been stored in the

 

 

 

 

recommended temperature and hu-

 

 

 

 

midity condition. See “Copy Paper”,

 

 

 

 

About This Machine.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Misfeeds occur frequently.

The paper is too thick or

Use recommended paper. See “Copy

 

 

 

too thin.

Paper”, About This Machine.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Misfeeds occur frequently.

The copy paper is wrin-

Use recommended paper. Use paper

 

 

 

kled or has been fold-

that has been stored in the recommend-

 

 

 

ed/creased.

ed temperature and humidity condi-

 

 

 

 

tion. See “Copy Paper”, About This

 

 

 

 

Machine.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Misfeeds occur frequently.

Printed paper is being

Use recommended paper. Do not use

 

 

 

used.

paper that has been already copied or

 

 

 

 

printed onto. See “Copy Paper”, About

 

 

 

 

This Machine.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Copy paper becomes

The paper is damp.

Use paper that has been stored in the

 

 

creased.

 

recommended temperature and hu-

 

 

 

 

midity condition. See “Copy Paper”,

 

 

 

 

About This Machine.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Copy paper becomes

The paper is too thin.

Use recommended paper. See “Copy

 

 

creased.

 

Paper”, About This Machine.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Copies are not stapled.

There are jammed staples

Remove jammed staples. See p.111 “Re-

 

 

 

in the stapler.

moving Jammed Staples”.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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