TROUBLESHOOTING FOR COPYING
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● TROUBLESHOOTING FOR COPYING
Copying Problems
See the table below when you have a problem in operating copy function or have an unexpected copy output.
Problem Description Cause Corrective Action
Functions cannot be set. Another function that is unavailable for the 
combination has already been set.
Some functions cannot be combined.
For details, refer to Advanced Guide.
Copying stops during scanning of 
the originals. (The message “The 
number of originals exceeds the 
limits  Will you print out stored 
originals?” appears.)
The number of scanned pages has reached 
the maximum.
To copy the scanned images, press [YES]. To cancel, press 
[NO].
Copying stops during scanning of 
the originals. (The message “Not 
enough Work Space to store 
originals  Will you print out stored 
originals?” appears.)
No available internal memory remains. To copy the scanned images, press [YES]. To cancel, press 
[NO].
Copied image is too light. No toner is left. The message “Install new Black cartridge” appears when no 
toner is left. Replace the toner cartridge.
 P.57 "Replace the Print Cartridge"
Copy density is set too light. Darken the density manually or try the automatic density mode.
Copied image is too dark. Copy density is set too dark. Lighten the density manually or try the automatic density 
mode.
Copied image has stains. The Reversing Automatic Document Feeder 
is not fully lowered.
Lower it fully to block outside light.
The original glass, platen sheet, scanning 
area and guide are stained.
Clean them.
The copy density is set too dark. Lighten the density manually or try the automatic density 
mode.
A transparent original such as a transparency 
or tracing paper is being used. 
To copy a transparent original clearly, put a sheet of blank, 
white paper behind the original. Make sure that the paper is 
large enough to cover the original.
Copy image is skewed. The original is sent from the Reversing 
Automatic Document Feeder at a skew.
Replace the original while aligning the side guides of the 
Reversing Automatic Document Feeder to its width so that it 
will be placed straight.
Copied image is partially missing. The size or orientation of the copy paper and 
that of the original are not consistent. The 
reduction ratio is not properly set.
Fit the copy paper size to the original or set the reduction ratio 
for the copy paper.
The binding margin is too wide. Set the binding margin width to fully cover the original.
For details, refer to Chapter 2 of the Advanced Guide.
The original is larger than the printable area. The outside part of the printable area cannot be copied.
Copied image is blurred. There is a gap between the original glass and 
the original.
Lower the Reversing Automatic Document Feeder fully so that 
the original fully contacts the platen glass.
The copy paper is damp. Replace it with dry copy paper.