Problem solving
WorkCentre 5019/5021
User Guide
11-14
Copies have 
missing parts in 
them.
The paper is damp. Damp paper creates missing parts or unclear 
copies. Replace it with paper from an 
unopened pack.
The paper in the tray is 
creased or wrinkled.
Remove any problematic sheets, or replace 
the paper with paper from an unopened 
pack.
The document has been cut-
and-pasted, or is creased.
Cut-and-pasted or creased parts of the 
document might not be making proper 
contact with the document glass. Place a 
stack of white paper on top of the document 
to bring it into proper contact with the 
document glass.
The document size is not 
correct.
Check the document size set correctly.
Refer to Original size on page 5-13.
The paper size is not correct. Check the paper size set correctly.
Refer to Setting the paper size on page 4-13.
Striped patterns 
appear in copies.
The document's 
enlargement factor is too 
large.
When making enlarged copies, some 
enlargement factors can create striped 
patterns. Adjust the copy enlargement 
factor.
Refer to Reduce/enlarge on page 5-12.
Copies are out of 
position or 
crooked.
You have not placed the 
document correctly.
Place the document correctly.
Refer to Placing the document on page 5-1.
The document feeder's 
document guides are 
misaligned.
Place the document correctly, moving the 
document guides into contact with the 
edges of the document.
You have not mounted the 
tray securely.
Mount the tray by inserting it securely all the 
way into the machine.
The paper guides of the 
Bypass tray are misaligned.
Place the document correctly, moving the 
document guides into contact with the 
edges of the document.
The document size is not 
correct.
Check the document size set correctly.
Refer to Original size on page 5-13.
The paper size is not correct. Check the paper size set correctly.
Refer to Setting the paper size on page 4-13.
Symptom Possible cause Remedy