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MACHINE/COPYING PROBLEMS The following problems are related to the general operation of the machine and copying. Problem Cause and solution The machine is not plugged into a power outlet. → Plug the machine into a grounded outlet. Power switch OFF. → Turn the power switch ON. The machine does not operate. The machine is warming up. → The machine requires about 25 seconds to warm up after the power switch is turned on. While the machine is warming up, copy settings can be selected but copying is not possible. Wait until "Ready to copy." appears. The front cover or the side cover is not completely closed. → Close the front cover or the side cover. The machine is in auto power shut-off mode. → When auto power shut-off mode has activated, only the START indicator blinks; all other indicators and the display are off. The machine returns to normal operation when the [START] key is pressed, when a print job or fax is received, or when scanning from a computer is started. * Except when print hold for the fax function is enabled. Copies are too dark or too light. An appropriate exposure for the original has not been selected. → Select a suitable exposure mode with the [EXPOSURE] key. If "TEXT" or "PHOTO" is selected, set an appropriate exposure level with the [ ] or [ ] key. → If the copy is too light or too dark even though "AUTO" was selected with the [EXPOSURE] key, adjust the automatic exposure level. The automatic exposure level is adjusted in "EXPOSURE ADJUST" (p.121) in the system settings. Blank copies. The original is not placed face up in the SPF/RSPF or face down on the document glass. → Place the original face up in the SPF/RSPF or face down on the document glass. The original was not placed in the correct position. → Place the original correctly. Part of the image is cut off or there is too much blank space. An appropriate ratio was not used for the size of the original and the size of the paper. → Press the [AUTO IMAGE] key to have the copy made using the appropriate ratio for the original and paper. The size of paper loaded in the tray was changed without changing the tray's paper size setting. → Be sure to change the tray's paper size setting whenever you change the size of paper loaded in the tray. The paper is outside of the specified size and weight range. → Use copy paper within the specified range. Wrinkles appear in the paper or the image disappears in places. Paper curled or damp. → Do not use curled or crimped paper. Replace with dry copy paper. During periods when the machine is not used for a long time, remove the paper from the tray and store it in a dark place in a bag to prevent moisture absorption. Page - 22 22 - 22 33 29, 30 29, 30 35 26 23 - 83 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine

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MACHINE/COPYING PROBLEMS
The following problems are related to the general operation of the machine and copying.
Problem
Cause and solution
Page
The machine does not operate.
The machine is not plugged into a power outlet.
→
Plug the machine into a grounded outlet.
–
Power switch OFF.
→
Turn the power switch ON.
22
The machine is warming up.
→
The machine requires about 25 seconds to warm up after the
power switch is turned on. While the machine is warming up,
copy settings can be selected but copying is not possible. Wait
until "Ready to copy." appears.
22
The front cover or the side cover is not completely closed.
→
Close the front cover or the side cover.
–
The machine is in auto power shut-off mode.
→
When auto power shut-off mode has activated, only the START
indicator blinks; all other indicators and the display are off. The
machine returns to normal operation when the [START] key is
pressed, when a print job or fax is received, or when scanning
from a computer is started.
* Except when print hold for the fax function is enabled.
22
Copies are too dark or too light.
An appropriate exposure for the original has not been
selected.
→
Select a suitable exposure mode with the [EXPOSURE] key. If
"TEXT" or "PHOTO" is selected, set an appropriate exposure
level with the [
] or [
] key.
→
If the copy is too light or too dark even though "AUTO" was
selected with the [EXPOSURE] key, adjust the automatic
exposure level.
The automatic exposure level is adjusted in "EXPOSURE
ADJUST"
(p.121)
in the system settings.
33
Blank copies.
The original is not placed face up in the SPF/RSPF or face
down on the document glass.
→
Place the original face up in the SPF/RSPF or face down on the
document glass.
29, 30
Part of the image is cut off or there
is too much blank space.
The original was not placed in the correct position.
→
Place the original correctly.
29, 30
An appropriate ratio was not used for the size of the
original and the size of the paper.
→
Press the [AUTO IMAGE] key to have the copy made using the
appropriate ratio for the original and paper.
35
The size of paper loaded in the tray was changed without
changing the tray's paper size setting.
→
Be sure to change the tray's paper size setting whenever you
change the size of paper loaded in the tray.
26
Wrinkles appear in the paper or
the image disappears in places.
The paper is outside of the specified size and weight range.
→
Use copy paper within the specified range.
23
Paper curled or damp.
→
Do not use curled or crimped paper. Replace with dry copy paper.
During periods when the machine is not used for a long time,
remove the paper from the tray and store it in a dark place in a
bag to prevent moisture absorption.
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