9. Troubleshooting

Scanner Problems

This section describes scanner problems and possible solutions.

 

Problem

Solution

 

 

 

 

 

The ADF or ADF cover is open. If the ADF or ADF cover is

 

The machine does not start scanning.

open, you cannot scan using the ADF. Close the ADF or ADF

 

 

cover.

 

 

 

 

 

• The exposure glass or ADF is dirty. See p.405

 

The scanned image is dirty.

"Cleaning".

 

• Before placing originals on the exposure glass, make

 

 

 

 

sure that toner or correction fluid is dry.

 

 

 

 

The scanned image is distorted or

The original was moved during scanning. Do not move the

 

out of position.

original during scanning.

 

 

 

 

The scanned image is upside down.

The original was placed upside down. Place the original in the

 

correct orientation. See p.122 "Placing Originals".

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The original was placed with the front and back reversed.

 

The scanned image is blank.

When using the exposure glass, place originals copy side

 

down. When using the ADF, place originals copy side up. See

 

 

 

 

p.122 "Placing Originals".

 

 

 

 

The scanned image is too dark or

Adjust the image density. See p.192 "Adjusting image density"

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too light.

 

 

 

The Scan to E-mail, Scan to FTP, or

Check if a USB flash disk is inserted into the machine. If a USB

 

 

Scan to Folder function does not

flash disk is inserted, scanning functions other than Scan to

 

work.

USB are not possible from the control panel.

 

 

 

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