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TROUBLESHOOTING
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PROBLEMS RELATED TO QUALITY / PRINT RESULTS
The paper misfeeds. Is 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" (A5) size paper 
loaded?
Load 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" (A5) size paper in tray 1 (the first 
tray), in tray 2 (the second tray), or in the bypass tray.
When loading 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" (A5) size paper, place the 
paper in the horizontal (5-1/2" x 8-1/2"R (A5R)) 
orientation.
Has the correct paper size been set? If you are using a special size, be sure to specify the 
paper size.
If the size of paper loaded in a tray was changed, be 
sure to check the paper size setting.
➞ System Settings > "Paper Tray Settings" > "Tray 
Settings"
Did you add paper to the bypass tray? When adding paper, remove any paper remaining in the 
bypass tray, combine it with the paper to be added, and 
reload as a single stack. If paper is added without 
removing the remaining paper, a misfeed may result.
Paper does not feed 
from the paper tray. 
Is the paper loaded correctly in the 
paper tray?
Set the guides to the size of the paper. Make sure the 
height of the paper does not exceed the indicator line.
In the Paper Tray Settings of the system 
settings, are restrictions placed on the 
trays that can be used in each mode 
(copy, print, fax, Internet fax, and 
document filing)?
Check the Paper Tray Settings and see if checkmarks 
appear in the checkboxes of each mode (Feeding 
Approved Job). Functions without a checkmark cannot 
be used for printing using that tray.
➞ System Settings > "Paper Tray Settings" > "Tray 
Settings" > "Change" >   (Each mode)
The image on paper is 
skewed.
Is too much paper loaded in the bypass 
tray?
Do not load more than the maximum number of sheets.
The maximum number of sheets varies depending on 
the paper type setting. For more information, see 
"SPECIFICATIONS" in the Safety Guide.
Are the bypass tray guides adjusted to 
the width of the paper?
Adjust the bypass tray guides to the width of the paper.
Are the original guides adjusted to the 
width of the paper?
Adjust the original guides to the width of the paper.
The automatic 
document feeder does 
not operate.
Have functions been disabled by the 
administrator?
Some functions may have been disabled in the system 
settings (administrator). Check with your administrator.
Problem Point to check Solution
Lines appear in the 
scanned image.
Are the scanning areas of the document 
glass or automatic document feeder 
dirty?
Clean the scanning areas of the document glass or 
automatic document feeder.
☞ 1. BEFORE USING THE MACHINE 
"MAINTENANCE" (page 1-59)
Is the bypass feed roller dirty? Clean the surface of the bypass feed roller.
☞ 1. BEFORE USING THE MACHINE 
"MAINTENANCE" (page 1-59)
Problem Point to check Solution