When You Cannot Make Copies As Wanted
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When You Cannot Make Copies As
Wanted
This section explains likely causes of and possible solutions for unclear copies.
❖ Basic
Problem Cause Solution
Misfeeds occur frequently.
The number of sheets
loaded in the cut paper
tray exceeds the capacity
of the machine.
Load paper only as high as the upper
limit markings on the side fences of the
cut paper tray. See p.57 “Loading Pa-
per”.
Misfeeds occur frequently.
The cut paper tray's side
fences are set too tightly.
Push the cut paper tray's side fences
slightly apart, and then reset the tray.
Misfeeds occur frequently.
The paper is damp. Use paper that has been stored in the
recommended temperature and humid-
ity condition. See “Copy Paper”, About
This Machine.
Misfeeds occur frequently.
The paper is too thick or
too thin.
Use recommended paper. See “Copy
Paper”, About This Machine.
Misfeeds occur frequently.
The paper is folded or
creased.
Cut folded or wrinkled areas off the pa-
per roll.
Remove cut paper that is folded or wrinkled.
Misfeeds occur frequently.
Jammed or torn paper is
inside the machine.
Remove the paper properly. See p.67
“Removing Jammed Paper”.
Misfeeds occur frequently.
The paper is curled. Smooth out the curl and try again.
Misfeeds occur frequently.
Printed paper is being
used.
Use recommended paper. Do not use
paper that has been already copied or
printed onto. See “Copy Paper”, About
This Machine.
Copy paper becomes
creased.
The paper is damp. Replace the paper with new paper. Cut
the paper to 1000 mm (40") just before
copying.
Copy paper becomes
creased.
The paper is damp. Turn on the anti-humidity heater
switch. See “Anti-humidity Heater
Switch”, About This Machine.
Copy paper becomes
creased.
The paper is too thin. Use recommended paper. See “Copy
Paper”, About This Machine.
Copies are slanted. The original was not set
straightly.
Set the original so that it is squarely
aligned with the original guides.
Original and copy size
does not match.
Dampness can cause pa-
per to stretch.
Adjust the Fine Magnification setting for
Additional Copy. See “Fine Magnifica-
tion”, Copy/Document Server Reference.
