PROBLEMS RELATED TO PAPER FEEDING AND OUTPUT

Problem

Point to check

Solution

 

 

 

The original misfeeds

Is too much paper loaded in document

Make sure that the stack of paper in the tray is not

(automatic document

feeder tray?

higher than the indicator line.

feeder).

 

☞ PLACING ORIGINALS IN THE AUTOMATIC

 

 

DOCUMENT FEEDER (page 53)

 

 

 

 

Is the original a long original?

When using the automatic document feeder to scan a

 

 

long original, set the scan size to [Long Size]. (Note that

 

 

long originals cannot be copied using the copy function.)

 

 

 

 

Is the original on thin paper?

Use the document glass to scan the original. If you need

 

 

to use the automatic document feeder, use slow scan

 

 

mode in the special modes to scan the original.

The paper misfeeds.

 

 

Is a torn piece of paper remaining in the

Make sure all paper is removed.

 

machine?

☞ "3. REMOVING MISFEEDS" in the Maintenance

 

 

Guide

 

 

 

 

Is too much paper loaded in the tray?

Make sure that the stack of paper in the tray is not

 

 

higher than the indicator line.

 

 

☞ 2. LOADING PAPER (page 26)

 

 

 

 

Are multiple sheets feeding at once?

Fan the paper well before loading it.

Are you using paper that is not within

Use SHARP-recommended paper. Using paper that is

the specifications?

not supported may result in misfeeds, creases, or

 

smudges.

 

☞ "SUPPLIES" in the Safety Guide

 

* For paper that is prohibited or not recommended, see

 

"USEABLE PAPER" (page 27).

 

 

Has the paper in the tray absorbed

If you will not be using paper in a tray for a long time,

moisture?

remove the paper from the tray and store it in a bag in a

 

dark and dry location.

 

 

Are the bypass tray guides adjusted to

Adjust the bypass tray guides to the width of the paper.

the width of the paper?

☞ LOADING PAPER IN THE BYPASS TRAY (page

 

48)

 

 

Is the bypass tray extension pulled out?

When loading a large size of paper, pull out the

 

extension.

 

☞ LOADING PAPER IN THE BYPASS TRAY (page

 

48)

 

 

Is the bypass feed roller dirty?

Clean the surface of the bypass feed roller.

 

☞ "CLEANING THE BYPASS FEED ROLLER" in the

 

Maintenance Guide

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