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Solving Malfunctions, Image Quality

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Troubleshooting 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 Representative. Symptom Checkpoints Corrective Actions Reference Page The operation panel does not respond when the main power switch is turned on. Pressing the Start key does not produce copies. Is the machine plugged in? Is there a message on the message display? Is the machine in Sleep mode? Blank sheets are ejected. Are the originals loaded correctly? Printouts are too light. Is the machine in Auto Density mode? Is the machine in Manual Density mode? Plug the power cord into an AC - outlet. Determine appropriate response to the message and respond accordingly. Press the Power key to recover the machine from Sleep mode. The machine will be ready to copy within 30 seconds. When placing originals on the platen, place them face-down and align them with the original size indicator plates. When placing originals in the optional document processor, place them face-up. Set the correct density level for auto density. Use the Image Quality key to set the correct density level. 9-5 3-5 2-25 2-26 - 4-4 Is the toner distributed evenly within the toner container? Is there a message indicating the addition of toner? Is the paper damp? Is EcoPrint mode enabled? When changing the default density level, adjust the density manually and choose the desired level. Shake the toner container from side to side about several times. Replace the toner container. Replace the paper with new paper. Disable EcoPrint mode. - 8-9 8-9 2-14 4-18 9-2 OPERATION GUIDE

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Troubleshooting
9-2
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 Representative.
Symptom
Checkpoints
Corrective Actions
Reference
Page
The operation panel
does not respond
when the main power
switch is turned on.
Is the machine plugged in?
Plug the power cord into an AC
outlet.
Pressing the Start key
does not produce
copies.
Is there a message on the
message display?
Determine appropriate response to
the message and respond
accordingly.
9-5
Is the machine in Sleep
mode?
Press the
Power
key to recover
the machine from Sleep mode. The
machine will be ready to copy
within 30 seconds.
3-5
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 document processor,
place them face-up.
2-26
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 the
Image Quality
key to set
the correct density level.
4-4
When changing the default density
level, adjust the density manually
and choose the desired level.
Is the toner distributed evenly
within the toner container?
Shake the toner container from
side to side about several times.
8-9
Is there a message indicating
the addition of toner?
Replace the toner container.
8-9
Is the paper damp?
Replace the paper with new paper.
2-14
Is EcoPrint mode enabled?
Disable EcoPrint mode.
4-18