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Preparations for Use >> Paper and Originals
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Usable Originals
When you connect the optional scanner, you can copy or scan an original by placing it on the platen glass or in the ADF to be
read.
If you use an original that is not compatible with this machine, it may result in problems such as paper jamming, soiling or
malfunctions.
Original Basic Specications
Platen Glass Automatic Document Feeder (ADF)
Size
M
aximum 303 mm × 432 mm
(11
15
/
16
" × 17")
100 mm × 148 mm – 297 mm × 432 mm
(3
15
/
16
" × 5
13
/
16
" – 11
11
/
16
" × 17")
Weight
– *
1
52 g/m
2
– 128 g/m
2
(14-lb bond – 34-lb bond)
Paper Type – Standard paper
Maximum
Load
– 100 sheets*
2
*
1 Platen glass durability: 200 N (over an A3-size area)
*
2 When the size is A4/Letter and the weight is 80 g/m
2
(21-lb bond) or less 60 sheets (80 g/m
2
(21-lb bond)) or less for a paper size exceeding
B4 (or LGL)
Precautions Regarding Originals
If you used ink or correction uid on the original, make sure that it has fully dried before setting it.
Even if the originals are within the machine’s specications, the following types of originals cannot be read using the ADF. Set
them on the platen glass.
• Originals that have been cut and pasted
• Originals with signicant wrinkling or curling
• Bent originals
• Glued originals
• Originals with holes
• Torn originals or originals with jagged edges
• Originals with high transparency such as transparencies and tracing paper
• Originals with a coating on the front or rear, such as art paper or coated paper
• Thermal paper used in facsimiles or word processors
• Originals with signicant bumps on the surface
To Accurate Scanning
• When scanning photos or printed documents, make sure the surface of the original is at.
• When using transparencies, set white paper behind it so that the original can be clearly read.
• If the original is extremely thin, an image of the rear surface may be taken. You can prevent this by placing black paper
behind the original.
• W
e recommend that you use an original with a font size of at least 5pt.
ComColor Series Basic Guide 02
ComColor Series Basic Guide 02