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Troubleshooting
6-2 OPERATION GUIDE
Solving Malfunctions
The table below provides general guidelines for problem solving.
If a problem occurs with your machine, look into the checkpoints and
perform procedures indicated on the following pages. If the problem
persists, contact your Service Representa tive .
Symptom Checkpoints Corrective Actions Reference
Page
The operation panel
does not respond
when the main power
switch is turn ed on.
Is the machine plugg e d in? Plug the power cor d int o an AC
outlet. —
Pressing the Start key
does not produce
copies.
Is there a message on the
touch panel? Determine appropriate response to
the message and respond
accordingly.
6-4
Blank sheets are
ejected. Are the originals loaded
correctly? When placing originals on the
platen, place them face-down and
align them with the original size
indicator plates.
2-25
When placing originals in the
optional docu m en t pr ocessor,
place them face-up.
2-27
Printouts are too light. Is the machine in Auto
Density mode? Set the correct density level for
auto density. —
Is the machine in Manual
Density mode? Use [Image Quality] to set the
correct density level. 3-9
When changing the default density
level, adjust the density manually
and choose the desired level.
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Is the toner distributed evenly
within the toner container? Shake the toner container from
side to side about 10 times. 5-7
Is there a message indicating
the addition of toner? Replace the toner container. 5-7
Is the paper damp? Replace the paper with new paper. 2-25
Printouts are too dark. Is the machine in Auto
Density mode? Set the correct density level for
auto density. —
Is the machine in Manual
Density mode? Use [Image Quality] to set the
correct density level. 3-9
When changing the default density
level, adjust the density manually
and choose the desired level.
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