52
TROUBLESHOOTING
MACHINE/COPYING PROBLEMS
The following problems are related to the general operation of the machine and copying.
Problem Cause and solution Page
The machine does not operate.
Is the machine plugged into a power outlet?
→ Plug the machine into a grounded outlet.
00
Power switch ON?
→ Turn the power switch ON.
00
Is the POWER SWITCH indicator blinking?
→ Indicates that the machine is warming up. Copies cannot be
made until the machine has finished warming up.
00
Is the front cover completely closed?
→ Close the front cover.
00
Copies are too dark or too light.
Did you select the correct original type for the original?
→ Select AUTO with the [AUTO/TEXT/PHOTO] key or press the
light and dark keys to manually select an appropriate exposure.
→ If the copy is too light or too dark even though AUTO was
selected with the [AUTO/TEXT/PHOTO] key, adjust the
automatic exposure level.
00
Blank copies.
Is the original placed face up in the SPF/RSPF or face
down on the original table?
→ Place the original face up in the SPF/RSPF or face down on the
original table.
00
The paper size used for the copy is
different from the selected paper
size.
(part of the image is cut off or there
is too much blank space.)
Was the original placed in the correct position?
→ Place the original correctly.
00
Was an appropriate ratio used for the size of the original
and the size of the paper?
→ Press the [AUTO IMAGE] key to have the copy made using the
appropriate ratio for the original and paper.
00
Was the paper size changed in a tray without changing
the paper size setting?
→ Be sure to change the paper size setting when changing the
paper size in a tray.
00
Do wrinkles appear in the paper or
does the image disappear in
places?
Is the paper outside of the specified size and weight
range?
→ Use copy paper within the specified range.
00
Paper damp?
→ Replace with dry copy paper. During periods when the machine is
not used for a long time, remove the paper from the tray and store
it in a dark place in a bag to prevent moisture absorption.
00
