When Copies Are Not as Expected
When confirming or changing the settings in [Settings], press [Home] (
) after closing [Settings].
Condition |
Cause |
Solution and reference |
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Number of copies cannot be specified. |
A number that exceeds [Maximum Copy Quantity] is specified. |
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A copy is made on paper of a size that is different from the original, or the copied image is trimmed because the orientation of the original and the copied image do not match when [Auto Paper Select] is specified. |
The original was placed in the incorrect position on the exposure glass. |
Place the original correctly. |
The sensor did not operate correctly when the original was placed in the ADF. |
Check that the sensor is not dirty, or blocked by an object. |
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A malfunction occurred temporarily on the machine. |
Turn off the power of the machine, wait for 10 seconds or more after confirming that the main power indicator is turned off, and then turn on the power. |
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Paper is jammed when printing. |
Paper other than recommended paper is used. |
Use recommended paper. |
The paper is not placed correctly on the machine. |
See the items to check when paper jam occurs frequently, and check that paper is loaded correctly. |
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Not repeated. |
Paper of the same size as the original is selected, or a scaling factor is not specified. |
Select a paper size that is bigger than the original’s size. Or specify a scaling factor. |
Condition |
Cause |
Solution and reference |
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Paper becomes wrinkled. |
Paper is too thin. |
Use recommended paper. |
The paper contains too much moisture. |
Use paper that has been stored in a dry environment. |
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The paper is not placed correctly on the machine. |
See the items to check when paper jam occurs frequently, and check that paper is loaded correctly. |
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Edge of the paper may become bent. |
Paper other than recommended paper is used. |
Use recommended paper. |
The paper contains too much moisture. |
Use paper that has been stored in a dry environment. |
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The paper is not placed correctly on the machine. |
See the items to check when paper jam occurs frequently, and check that paper is loaded correctly. |
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The ejected sheets are not aligned. |
The paper is not placed correctly on the machine. |
See the items to check when paper jam occurs frequently, and check that paper is loaded correctly. |
More than one sheet of paper is ejected at one time (multi-sheet feeding). |
The sheets of paper are in close contact with each other. |
Fan the sheets thoroughly before loading them in the paper tray. |
Along with the individual solution, check the original size and how the original is placed on the machine.
Sizes Detectable with Auto Paper Select
Placing an Original on the Exposure Glass
Placing an Original in the Auto Document Feeder (ADF)
Condition |
Cause |
Solution and reference |
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The copied image is not printed on the output sheets as expected. |
The original is placed in the wrong orientation. |
Specify the setting in [Original Setting/Store File] |
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The copied pages are printed in the orientation of Open to Top when [Open to Right/Left] is specified, or printed in the orientation of Open to Right/Left when [Open to Top] is specified. |
The orientation in which the original is placed is incorrect. |
Check Original Direction and Original Setting in [2 Sided/Combine], and place the original again. |
Images are trimmed or margins are added unexpectedly in Combine. |
[Copy Ratio] and paper size are combined incorrectly for the original size. |
Specify [Copy Ratio] |
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The copied image is cropped in [Double Copies]. |
The combination of the original and paper size is incorrect. |
If the original has a size that cannot be detected automatically, specify paper with a size that is double the original size in [Paper Select]. |
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The image is cropped in [Copy Ratio]. |
The image was copied rotated by 90 degrees for the specified original size and paper size. |
Specify [Copy Ratio] |
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The output sheets folded in the [Booklet] or [Magazine] setting do not come out in the form of a book. |
The combination of the original and opening orientation is incorrect. |
Specify the opening orientation in [Settings] |
The paper or tray that you want to use cannot be selected in Duplex printing. |
The specified paper is too thick or too thin. |
Check the paper that is supported in Duplex printing, and load the paper in the tray. |
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The Paper Type that is not supported in Duplex printing is specified on the paper tray to use or the paper is not specified as the target of Duplex printing in [Tray/Paper Settings]. |
Check "Paper Type/Thickness" and "Apply Duplex" in [Settings] |
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The pages are not copied in the expected order in Duplex or Combine printing. |
The original is placed in the incorrect orientation. |
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The backside of the paper is not printed in Duplex printing. |
The paper size is specified incorrectly. |
Check that the loaded paper size and the setting in [Settings] |
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When doing duplex copying, the copied pages are printed in the orientation of Top to Bottom even though [Open to Right/Left] is specified. Or, they are printed in the orientation of Right / Left even though [Open to Top] is specified. |
The orientation in which the original is placed is incorrect. |
Specify the correct orientation for how the original is placed. |