Sharp MX-M7570, MX-M6570 User Manual

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Preface

ABOUT THIS GUIDE

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Illustrations and the operation panel and touch panel shown in this manual

The peripheral devices are generally optional, however, some models include certain peripheral devices as standard equipment. The explanations in this manual assume that a paper drawer is installed on the MX-M7570. The explanations in this manual are based on American Eng For some functions and procedures, the explanations assume th

The display screens, messages, and key names shown in the manual may differ from those on the actual machine due to product improvements and modifications.

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CONTENTS

ABOUT THIS GUIDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

General Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Copying Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Printing Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Fax Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Image Send Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Document Filing Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Useful Tips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

If the problem persists after you follow the instructions in this guide…

If you are unable to solve a problem using the solutions in this manual, press the [Power] button and then turn the main power switch to the " " position. Wait at least 10 seconds and then turn the main power switch to the " " position. After the main power indicator colo

When the background color of the job status display at the upper right corner of the touch panel is not gray, do not switch off the main power switch or unplug the power plug. This may damage the hard drive or cause the data being stored or received to be lost.

r changes to green, press the [POWER] button.

Touch panel

Main power indicator

[Power] button

[Power Save] button/Indicator

[Home Screen] key

LAN connector

USB port (A type)

Main power switch

Extension phone jack (TEL)

Telephone line jack (LINE)

OPERATION PANEL

Motion sensor

USB port (A type)

USB port (B type)

Service-only connector

NFC touch point area

General Problems

Points to Keep in Mind

For a checklist of general problems, refer to "CHECK LIST (page 9)".

Power and connector positions

General Problems

Do not exceed the indicator line

Align the edges and place face up Insert all the way in

Adjust to the original size

If the original has a fold, straighten the fold before placing. (This prevents original misfeeds and incorrect detection of the original size)

Place the original in the back left corner. If the original has a fold, straighten the fold before placing. (This prevents original misfeeds and incorrect detection of the original size)

Mark

Platen Scale

Automatic Document Feeder

If the original is stapled, be sure to remove the staples and fan the pages well before placing. (This is to prevent misfeeding and tearing of the original, and to prevent torn fragments of the original from remaining in the feeder.)

Document glass

Original size detector

Placing the original

General Problems

Tray 1

Tray 3

Tray 4

Tray 2

Tray 5 (Large capacity tray (MX-LC19))

When a large capacity tray is installed

Bypass Tray

Tray 1/2

Fan the paper

Fan the paper well before loading it. If the paper is not fanned, multiple sheets may feed at once and cause a misfeed.

Tray 3/4

Large capacity tray (MX-LC18)

Indicator line

The paper must not exceed the maximum number of sheets and must not be higher than the indicator line.

Tray 5 (Large capacity tray (MX-LC18))

Loading paper

1 2 3

2 3

General Problems

1 2 3

2 3 4

Bypass tray (on the machine)

Large capacity tray (MX-LC19)

Do not insert your hand into the space inside the paper table when you load paper.

Do not insert spare paper or objects into the space inside the tray.

Load the paper with the print side facing down.

General Problems

How to clean the automatic document feeder and document glass

How to clean the bypass feed roller

Position of staple replacement and staple jam explanation label

Discarding punch waste

Bypass feed roller

Toner cartridge

Waste toner box

●Inner Finisher

●Finisher/Saddle Stitch Finisher

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Finisher (large stacker)/Saddle Stitch Finisher (large stacker)

●Finisher (large stacker)/Saddle Stitch Finisher (large stacker)

●Finisher/Saddle Stitch Finisher

Removing a toner cartridge

Maintenance

General Problems

CHECK LIST

Problem Check Page

I CAN'T USE A PARTICULAR FUNCTION OR PERIPHERAL DEVICE

I DON'T KNOW HOW TO CHECK THE TOTAL NUMBER OF PAGES USED

THE OPERATION PANEL CANNOT BE USED

THE MOTION SENSOR DOES NOT RESPOND CORRECTLY

PRINTING IS NOT POSSIBLE OR STOPS DURING A JOB

THE ORIGINAL SIZE IS NOT AUTOMATICALLY SELECTED OR THE WRONG SIZE IS SELECTED

THE DISPLAYED BYPASS TRAY PAPER SIZE IS NOT CORRECT

THE ORIGINAL MISFEEDS (AUTOMATIC DOCUMENT FEEDER)

THE PAPER MISFEEDS

Have functions been disabled by the administrator? 12

Hold down the [Home Screen] key. 12

You can check in the status of setting mode. 12

Is the main power indicator lit? 12

Did you just power on the machine? 12

Is the [Power Save Mode] button blinking? 12

Is a cover open or a device separated from the machine? 12

Did login fail three times in a row? 13

Does a message appear indicating that Auto Login failed? 13

Does the message "Call for service. Code:xx-xx*." appear in the touch panel?

Is the motion sensor disabled? 13

Is there are problem in the installation location or installation environment?

Is the detection range set correctly? 14

Is a tray out of paper? 14

Is the machine out of toner? 14

Has a paper misfeed occurred? 14

Is the output tray full? 14

Is the waste toner box full? 14

Are restrictions placed on the trays that can be used in each mode (copy, print, image send, and document filing)?

Is the original curled or folded? 15

Did you place an original smaller than A5 (5-1/2" x 8-1/2") size? 15

Is an original of the A5 (5-1/2" × 8-1/2") size set to landscape (A5R size)?

Do the bypass tray guides match the width of the loaded paper? 15

Is too much paper loaded into the document feeder tray? 15

Is the original a long original? 15

Is the original on thin paper? 15

Is a torn piece of paper remaining in the machine? 16

Is too much paper loaded in the tray? 16

Are multiple sheets feeding at once? 16

Are you using paper that is not within the specifications? 16

Are the bypass tray guides adjusted to the width of the paper? 16

Is the bypass tray extension guide pulled out? 16

Is the bypass feed roller dirty? 16

Is A5 (5-1/2" x 8-1/2") size paper loaded? 16

Is the paper size specified? 16

Did you add paper to the bypass tray? 16

Are you using punched paper? 16

Are you using label sheets that cannot be used? 16

Remove the paper, turn it over, and reload it. Using a different paper type may solve the problem.

General Problems

Problem Check Page

PAPER DOES NOT FEED FROM THE PAPER TRAY

I DON'T KNOW HOW TO CHANGE THE PAPER SIZE

THE OUTPUT IS NOTICEABLY CURLED AND UNEVEN

THE IMAGE IS SKEWED ON THE PAPER

LINES APPEAR IN THE SCANNED IMAGE

SMUDGES APPEAR ON PRINTED OUTPUT

WHEN PRINTING ON THICK PAPER, THE PRINT RESULT IS DIRTY FROM THE 2ND PAGE ON

I DON'T KNOW HOW TO CHANGE THE OUTPUT TRAY

PART OF THE IMAGE IS CUT OFF

PRINTING TAKES PLACE ON THE WRONG SIDE OF THE PAPER

A COVER OR INSERT IS NOT PRINTED ON THE SPECIFIED PAPER

THE CONNECTED USB DEVICE CANNOT BE USED

THE FINISHER/SADDLE FINISHER DOES NOT OPERATE

STAPLING DOES NOT TAKE PLACE (INCLUDING SADDLE STITCH)

PUNCHING DOES NOT TAKE PLACE

THE STAPLING POSITION OR PUNCH POSITION IS NOT CORRECT

Is the paper loaded correctly into the paper tray? 17

Has the tray been prohibited in some modes (copy, print, fax, image send, document filing)?

Set the paper size used in each tray in the tray settings. 17

Remove the paper, turn it over, and reload it. Using a different paper type may solve the problem.

Is too much paper loaded into the bypass tray? 18

Are the bypass tray guides adjusted to the width of the paper? 18

Are the original guides adjusted to the width of the paper? 18

Are the scanning areas of the document glass or automatic document feeder dirty?

Is the bypass feed roller dirty? 18

Are you using paper that is not within the specifications? 18

Are you printing on pre-punched paper? 18

Does a message appear indicating the need for maintenance? 18

Remove the paper, turn it over, and reload it. Using a different paper type may solve the problem.

Has the paper type been set correctly? 19

Did you change the output tray? 19

Has the correct paper size been set? 19

Was the original placed in the correct position? 19

Is the paper loaded with the print side facing in the correct direction? 20

Has the paper type been set correctly? 20

Is the USB device compatible with the machine? 20

Is the connected USB device recognized correctly? 20

Is the format of the USB memory device FAT32? 20

Are you using a USB memory device with a capacity of more than 32 GB?

Does a message appear indicating that you need to remove paper from the stapler compiler?

Have functions been disabled by the administrator? 21

Does a message appear instructing you to check the staple unit? 21

Does a message appear instructing you to add staples? 21

Is a different width of paper mixed in? 21

Are there more sheets than can be stapled at once? 21

Is a paper size that cannot be stapled included in the print job? 21

Is the paper type setting of the tray selected in the printer driver set to a paper type that cannot be stapled?

Does a message appear instructing you to check the punch module? 22

Is a different size of paper mixed in? 22

Is a paper size that cannot be punched included in the print job? 22

Is the tray selected in the printer driver set to a paper type that cannot be punched?

Is the stapling position setting correctly? 22

Are the punching positions setting correctly? 22

Is the original placed face up or face down correctly? (In use of inserter) 22

General Problems

Problem Check Page

FOLDING DOES NOT TAKE PLACE

THE FOLD POSITION IS NOT CORRECT

PREVIEW IMAGES OR THUMBNAIL IMAGES DO NOT APPEAR

THE TOUCH PANEL DISPLAY IS DIFFICULT TO VIEW

YOU WERE LOGGED OUT WITHOUT LOGGING OUT YOURSELF

I DON'T KNOW WHERE THE IP ADDRESS SETTING IS

I DON'T KNOW HOW TO CHANGE THE BACKGROUND COLOR OF THE HOME SCREEN

I DON'T KNOW HOW TO ADD A SHORTCUT TO OR DELETE A SHORTCUT FROM THE HOME SCREEN

I DON'T KNOW HOW TO RESTORE THE LARGE TEXT SETTING TO ITS ORGINAL STATE

I DON'T KNOW HOW TO ADJUST THE TIME THE MACHINE ENTERS ENERGY SAVE MODE

I FORGOT THE ADMINISTRATOR PASSWORD

I DON'T KNOW WHOM TO CONTACT FOR MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE

Did the administrator enable the [Disabling of Duplex] setting? 23

Are you using a paper type that has a specific front and reverse side? 23

Is the original placed face up or face down correctly? 23

Are there a number of jobs waiting to be executed? 23

Is the brightness properly adjusted? 23

Did Auto Clear activate? 24

The IP address is set in the Network Settings of Setting mode. 24

You can change the background color in "MFP Display Pattern Setting". 24

You can change a shortcut in "Edit Home". 25

Is large text mode enabled in the home screen? 25

Set the time the machine enters energy save mode in the Energy Save settings of setting mode.

Was the administrator password changed from the factory default setting?

Please check the customer support information. 26

General Problems

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I CAN'T USE A PARTICULAR FUNCTION OR PERIPHERAL DEVICE

Check Solution

Have functions been disabled by the administrator?

■ Check with your administrator. Some functions may have been disabled in the setting mode. When user authentication is enabled, the functions that you can use may be restricted in your user settings.

I DON'T KNOW HOW TO CHECK THE TOTAL NUMBER OF PAGES USED

Check Solution

Hold down the [Home Screen] key. ■ When you hold down the [Home Screen] key, a message showing the total page

usage and toner level will appear.

You can check in the status of setting mode.

■ [Total Count] appears in the [Status] of setting mode. You can check the total pages used from this item.

THE OPERATION PANEL CANNOT BE USED

Check Solution

Is the main power indicator lit? ■ If the main power indicator is not lit up, turn the machine's power on.

Make sure that the power plug is firmly inserted in the power outlet, switch the main power switch to the " " position.

Did you just power on the machine? ■ Wait until a message appears indicating that the machine is ready.

After the [Power] button is turned on, the machine requires some time to complete warmup operation. During warmup operation, functions can be selected, but a job cannot be run.

Is the [Power Save Mode] button blinking?

Is a cover open or a device separated from the machine?

■ Auto Power Shut-Off mode has activated. To return the machine to normal operation, press the [Power Save Mode] button. For more information, see the "User's Manual" .

■ Read the message and take appropriate actions. A warning message will appear when a cover is open or a device is separated from the machine.

General Problems

Check Solution

Did login fail three times in a row? ■ After operation unlocks, log in using the correct user information.

When [A Warning when Login Fails] is enabled in the setting mode and login fails 3 times in a row, a warning will be displayed and user authentication operation will lock for 5 minutes. (If you do not know your user information, contact your administrator.)

 "Settings" → [User Control] → [Default Settings]

→ [A Warning when Login Fails]

Does a message appear indicating that Auto Login failed?

Does the message "Call for service. Code:xx-xx*." appear in the touch panel? *Letters and numbers appear in xx-xx.

THE MOTION SENSOR DOES NOT RESPOND CORRECTLY

■ Check with your administrator. Auto Login failed due to network or other problems. If you are the administrator, tap the [Administrator Password] key, log in as an administrator, and temporarily change the auto login settings in the setting mode. (Restore the changed settings to their original state after the problems have been solved.)

■ Turn on the machine power again.

■ Make sure that the background color of the job status display at the upper right

corner of the touch panel is gray, and press the [Power] button and then turn the main power switch to the " " position. Waiting at least 10 seconds and then turn the main power switch to the " " position.

■ If the message still appears after switching the [Power] button and the main power switch off and on several times, it is likely that a failure has occurred that requires service. In this event, stop using the machine, unplug the power plug, and contact your dealer or nearest SHARP Service Department. (When contacting your dealer or nearest SHARP Service Department, inform them of the displayed error code.)

Check Solution

Is the motion sensor disabled? ■ Select [Motion Sensor Mode] in "Settings (administrator)" - [System

Settings]→[Energy Save]→[Eco Setting]→[Sleep Mode Power Level] or "Settings (administrator)" - [Initial Installation Settings]→[Sleep Mode Power Level].

Is there are problem in the installation location or installation environment?

■ Check the installation location and installation environment. The motion sensor may not operate correctly in the conditions below.

• An object is in front of the motion sensor

• There are scratches or dirt on the motion sensor cover

• The motion sensor is directly exposed to sunlight or air flow

• The motion sensor is damaged

• There is a source of heat such as a heater nearby

• An object is moving in the detection range

General Problems

Motion sensor

Near Far

Check Solution

Is the detection range set correctly? ■ Adjust the detection range.

PRINTING IS NOT POSSIBLE OR STOPS DURING A JOB

Check Solution

Is a tray out of paper? ■ Add paper as instructed by the message in the touch panel.

Is the machine out of toner? ■ Replace the toner cartridge.

■ Maintenance (page 8)

Has a paper misfeed occurred? ■ Remove the misfeed as instructed by the message in the touch panel.

Is the output tray full? ■ Remove the output from the tray and resume printing.

When the output tray becomes full, a detector activates and stops printing.

Is the waste toner box full? ■ Replace the waste toner box as instructed by the message in the touch panel.

Are restrictions placed on the trays that can be used in each mode (copy, print, image send, and document filing)?

■ Check the settings in [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.  "Settings" → [System Settings] → [Common Settings] → [Paper Settings] →

[Paper Tray Settings] → [Tray Registration] → [Feeding Approved Job]

General Problems

THE ORIGINAL SIZE IS NOT AUTOMATICALLY SELECTED OR THE WRONG SIZE IS SELECTED

Check Solution

Is the original curled or folded? ■ Straighten the original.

The correct original size cannot be detected if the original is curled or folded.

Did you place an original smaller than A5 (5-1/2" x 8-1/2") size?

Is an original of the A5 (5-1/2" × 8-1/2") size set to landscape (A5R size)?

THE DISPLAYED BYPASS TRAY PAPER SIZE IS NOT CORRECT

Check Solution

Do the bypass tray guides match the width of the loaded paper?

■ Select the original size manually. Original sizes smaller than A5 (5-1/2" x 8-1/2") cannot be detected. When scanning a small original on the document glass, it is convenient to place a blank sheet of paper on top of the original which is the same size (A4 (8-1/2" x 11"), B5 (8-1/2" x 11"R), etc.) as the paper that you wish to use for printing.

■ If an original of the A5 (5-1/2" × 8-1/2") size is set to landscape (A5R size), it is not detected automatically.

■ Set the bypass tray guides to the width of the paper. When loading paper in the bypass tray, be sure to pull out the extension guide to enable the paper size to be detected correctly.

THE ORIGINAL MISFEEDS (AUTOMATIC DOCUMENT FEEDER)

Check Solution

Is too much paper loaded into the document feeder tray?

Is the original a long original? ■ When using the automatic document feeder to scan a long original, set the scan

Is the original on thin paper? ■ Use the document glass to scan the original.

■ Make sure that the stack of paper in the tray is not higher than the indicator line.

► Placing the original (page 5)

size to [Long Size]. (Note that long originals cannot be copied using the copy function.)

If you need to use the automatic document feeder, use [Slow Scan Mode] in [Others] to scan the original.

General Problems

THE PAPER MISFEEDS

Check Solution

Is a torn piece of paper remaining in the machine?

Is too much paper loaded in the tray? ■ Reload the paper. Load no more than the maximum number of sheets and do not

Are multiple sheets feeding at once? ■ Fan the paper well before loading it.

Are you using paper that is not within the specifications?

Are the bypass tray guides adjusted to the width of the paper?

Is the bypass tray extension guide pulled out?

Is the bypass feed roller dirty? ■ Clean the surface of the bypass feed roller.

Is A5 (5-1/2" x 8-1/2") size paper loaded?

■ Follow the instructions in the touch panel to remove all paper.

exceed the indicator line.

► Placing the original (page 5)

■ Use SHARP-recommended paper. Using paper that is for other models or special paper that is not supported may result in misfeeds, creases, or smudges.  - "SUPPLIES" in Start Guide For paper that is prohibited or not recommended, see User's Manual.

■ Adjust the bypass tray guides to the width of the paper so that they slightly contact the sides of the paper.

► Placing the original (page 5)

■ When loading large-size paper, pull out the extension guide.

► Placing the original (page 5)

► Maintenance (page 8)

■ When loading A5 (5-1/2" x 8-1/2") size paper, place the paper in the horizontal (A5R (5-1/2" x 8-1/2"R)) orientation. (Excluding tray 1 and the bypass tray)

Is the paper size specified? ■ If you are using a non-standard size, be sure to specify the paper size.

If the size of paper loaded into a tray was changed, be sure to check the paper size setting.  "Settings" → [System Settings] → [Common Settings] → [Paper Settings] →

[Paper Tray Settings] → [Tray Registration]

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 occur.

Are you using punched paper? ■ When using punched paper, set the paper type to punched.

 "Settings" → [System Settings] → [Common Settings] → [Paper Settings] →

[Paper Tray Settings] → [Tray Registration]

Are you using label sheets that cannot be used?

Remove the paper, turn it over, and reload it. Using a different paper type may solve the problem.

■ Labels without a carrier sheet may stick to the transfer surface and cause a misfeed.

■ This may improve some states of paper curling.

► Placing the original (page 5)

General Problems

PAPER DOES NOT FEED FROM THE PAPER TRAY

Check Solution

Is the paper loaded correctly into the paper tray?

Has the tray been prohibited in some modes (copy, print, fax, image send, document filing)?

I DON'T KNOW HOW TO CHANGE THE PAPER SIZE

Check Solution

Set the paper size used in each tray in the tray settings.

■ Set the guides to the size of the paper. Reload the paper. Load no more than the maximum number of sheets and do not exceed the indicator line.

► Placing the original (page 5)



"Settings" → [System Settings] → [Common Settings] → [Paper Settings] → [Paper Tray Settings] → [Tray Registration] → [Feeding Approved Job]

■ The "Tray Settings" key can be found in the home screen. Tap this key to display the tray settings screen. Tap the tray whose paper size you want to change, select the paper type, and then tap the [Size] tab. Select the paper size and tap the [OK] key. If you loaded a special size of paper in the bypass tray, tap the [Direct Entry] key after tapping the [Size] tab, enter the paper size manually, and tap the [Execute] key.

THE OUTPUT IS NOTICEABLY CURLED AND UNEVEN

Check Solution

Remove the paper, turn it over, and reload it. Using a different paper type may solve the problem.

■ This may improve some states of paper curling.

► Placing the original (page 5)

General Problems

THE IMAGE IS SKEWED ON THE PAPER

Check Solution

Is too much paper loaded into the bypass tray?

Are the bypass tray guides adjusted to the width of the paper?

Are the original guides adjusted to the width of the paper?

■ Reload the paper. Load no more than the maximum number of sheets and do not exceed the indicator line. The maximum number of sheets varies depending on the paper type setting.

■ Adjust the bypass tray guides to the width of the paper so that they slightly contact the sides of the paper.

■ Adjust the original guides to the width of the paper.

LINES APPEAR IN THE SCANNED IMAGE

Check Solution

Are the scanning areas of the document glass or automatic document feeder dirty?

Is the bypass feed roller dirty? ■ Clean the surface of the bypass feed roller.

■ Clean the scanning areas of the document glass or automatic document feeder.

► Maintenance (page 8)

SMUDGES APPEAR ON PRINTED OUTPUT

Check Solution

Are you using paper that is not within the specifications?

Are you printing on pre-punched paper?

Does a message appear indicating the need for maintenance?

Remove the paper, turn it over, and reload it. Using a different paper type may solve the problem.

■ Use SHARP-recommended paper. Using paper that is for other models or special paper that is not supported may result in misfeeds, creases, or smudges.  - "SUPPLIES" in Start Guide

■ Take care that the image does not overlap the punch holes. If the printed image overlaps the punch holes, smudges may appear on the reverse side of the paper following 1-sided printing, or on both sides following 2-sided printing.

■ Contact your dealer or nearest SHARP Service Department as soon as possible.

■ This may improve some states of paper curling.

► Placing the original (page 5)

General Problems

WHEN PRINTING ON THICK PAPER, THE PRINT RESULT IS DIRTY FROM THE 2ND PAGE ON

Check Solution

Has the paper type been set correctly?

■ Set the correct paper type in the tray settings. Make sure that the following did not occur:

• When using heavy paper, change the paper type in the tray settings to Heavy.

(The image may disappear if rubbed.)

• Paper other than heavy paper is being used, but heavy paper is selected in the

tray settings. (This may cause creases and misfeeds.)



"Settings" → [System Settings] → [Common Settings] → [Paper Settings] → [Paper Tray Settings] → [Tray Registration]

I DON'T KNOW HOW TO CHANGE THE OUTPUT TRAY

Check Solution

Did you change the output tray? ■ When copying, you can select the output tray in normal mode. Tap [Output] in the

base screen of normal mode. You can set the output tray in the screens. When printing, you can select the output tray in the printer driver. Click the [Finishing] tab in the printer driver, and select the output tray in [Output Tray]. The output tray is fixed and cannot be changed when some copy or print settings are selected. Some copy or print settings may be canceled when you change the output tray.

PART OF THE IMAGE IS CUT OFF

Check Solution

Has the correct paper size been set? ■ If you are using a non-standard size, be sure to specify the paper size.

If the size of paper loaded into a tray was changed, be sure to check the paper size setting.



"Settings" → [System Settings] → [Common Settings] → [Paper Settings] → [Paper Tray Settings] → [Tray Registration]

Was the original placed in the correct position?

■ If you are using the document glass, be sure to place the original in the far left corner of the document glass.

► Placing the original (page 5)

General Problems

PRINTING TAKES PLACE ON THE WRONG SIDE OF THE PAPER

Check Solution

Is the paper loaded with the print side facing in the correct direction?

A COVER OR INSERT IS NOT PRINTED ON THE SPECIFIED PAPER

Check Solution

Has the paper type been set correctly?

■ Make sure that the print side of paper is facing in the correct direction.

• Trays 1 to 4:

Place the paper with the print side face up.*

• Bypass Tray, Tray 5:

Place the paper with the print side face down.* * When the paper type is "Pre-Printed" or "Letter Head", load the paper in the opposite way. (Except when [Disabling of Duplex] is enabled in the setting mode (administrator). For information about the setting mode, consult your administrator.)

■ Set the correct paper type for the tray that contains the paper specified for the cover or insert. If the paper type set for the cover or insert is not the same as the paper type set for the tray, paper will be fed from a different tray.

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"Settings" → [System Settings] → [Common Settings] → [Paper Settings] → [Paper Tray Settings] → [Tray Registration]

THE CONNECTED USB DEVICE CANNOT BE USED

Check Solution

Is the USB device compatible with the machine?

Is the connected USB device recognized correctly?

Is the format of the USB memory device FAT32?

Are you using a USB memory device with a capacity of more than 32 GB?

■ Ask your dealer if the device is compatible with the machine. USB devices that are not compatible with the machine cannot be used.

■ When a USB device is connected to the machine and correctly recognized, an icon ( ) will appear at the top of the touch panel. If it is not recognized, connect it once again.

■ Check the file format of the USB memory device. If the format of the USB memory device is other than FAT32, use your PC to change the format to FAT32.

■ Use a 32 GB or less USB memory device.

General Problems

THE FINISHER/SADDLE FINISHER DOES NOT OPERATE

Check Solution

Does a message appear indicating that you need to remove paper from the stapler compiler?

Have functions been disabled by the administrator?

■ Remove all remaining paper from the stapler compiler.

■ Check with your administrator.

Some functions may have been disabled in the setting mode.

STAPLING DOES NOT TAKE PLACE (INCLUDING SADDLE STITCH)

Check Solution

Does a message appear instructing you to check the staple unit?

Does a message appear instructing you to add staples?

Is a different width of paper mixed in? ■ To perform mixed size stapling, using paper of the same width and select the

■ Remove jammed staples.

► Maintenance (page 8)

■ Replace the staple cartridge. Do not forget to replace the staple case.

► Maintenance (page 8)

[Same Width] setting. Stapling is not possible when paper of different widths are mixed together. When copying, select [Same Width] for [Mixed Size Original] in [Others].

Are there more sheets than can be stapled at once?

Is a paper size that cannot be stapled included in the print job?

Is the paper type setting of the tray selected in the printer driver set to a paper type that cannot be stapled?

■ For the maximum number of sheets that can be stapled, see "SPECIFICATIONS" in Start Guide.

■ For paper sizes that can be stapled, see "SPECIFICATIONS" in Start Guide.

■ You must check the paper types that are set on the machine, and select a paper

tray that is set to paper* that can be used for staple printing. Click the [Tray Status] button in [Paper Source] tab of the printer properties window and check the paper type setting of each tray. *Stapling is not possible on labels, tab paper, glossy paper, transparency film, or envelopes. In addition, if "Disable Staple" is selected in the user type, stapling will not be possible.

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