TROUBLESHOOTING

Always check the message display whenever the copier stops or operation is not possible. The messages will give you easy-to-follow directions. If the messages do not give specific instructions, check the list below.

CHAPTER5 COPIER TROUBLE? Troubleshooting

Problem

Solution

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

l Copier plugged in?

Plug the copier into a grounded outlet.

Copier does not operate.

 

 

l Power switch on?

Turn the power switch on.

 

 

 

 

Copies are too dark or too

l Copy density properly adjusted?

See page 2-16.

 

light.

 

 

 

 

 

 

l Is the original placed face up in the

Place the original face up in the

Blank copies.

document feeder tray or face down

document feeder tray or face down on

 

on the document glass?

the document glass.

 

 

 

 

l Paper too heavy?

Use copy paper within the specified

 

 

range. See page 4-2.

Copies smear if rubbed.

 

 

l Paper damp?

Replace with dry copy paper. Be sure

 

 

 

to store copy paper in a dry location.

 

 

 

Copy size is different from

l Paper size indicator properly set?

When changing the copy paper size in

the selected paper size.

 

a tray, be sure to adjust the paper size

 

indicator. See page 4-4.

 

 

 

 

 

 

l Non-standard paper used?

Use standard paper.

 

 

If using special papers, feed the paper

 

 

through the bypass tray.

 

 

 

Paper misfeeds frequently.

l Is paper properly installed?

See pages 2-14 and 4-2.

 

 

 

 

l Pieces of paper inside copier?

Remove all pieces of misfed paper.

 

 

See page 5-2.

 

 

 

 

l Paper curled or damp?

Store copy paper flat in the wrapper in

 

 

a dry location. See page 4-8.

 

 

 

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