2.TROUBLESHOOTING FOR COPYING
20 Copying Problems
Copy image is skewed. The original is sent from the ADF
at a skew.
Replace the original while aligning the side
guides of the ADF to its width so that it will be
placed straight.
The gap between the paper and
the side guides in the drawer or
the bypass tray is too large.
Adjust the gap between the paper and the side
guides so that it becomes appropriate.
For details, refer to the Paper Preparation Guide.
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 the Copying Guide.
The original is larger than the
printable area.
The outside part of the printable area cannot be
copied. The Full Image function enables you to
copy the whole image of the original in the 95 -
99% reduction ratio.
Copied image is blurred. There is a gap between the
original glass and the original.
Lower the Original Cover or the ADF fully so that
the original fully contacts the platen glass.
The copy paper is damp. Replace it with dry copy paper.
Copied image has
unevenness in the
horizontal direction.
The main charger is stained. Clean the main charger.
To learn how to clean the main charger, refer to
the Hardware Troubleshooting Guide.
Problem Description Cause Corrective Action