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Close the front cover and
then the side cover by
pressing the round
projections near the side
cover open button. The
indicator will go out and the
start (
then the side cover by
pressing the round
projections near the side
cover open button. The
indicator will go out and the
start (
) indicator will light
up.
TONER CARTRIDGE LIFE
To find out the approximate quantity of toner remaining, follow the procedure
described below.
described below.
1
Press and hold down the light (
) and dark (
) keys
simultaneously for more than 5 seconds until all the alarm
indicators (
indicators (
,
,
,
) blink and "
" appears in the
display.
2
Press and hold down the copy ratio display
(%)
key for more thn
5 seconds.
The approximate quantity of toner remaining will be indicated in the display
as a percentage ("100", "75", "50", "25" or "10" is displayed). When the
percentage is less than 10%,
as a percentage ("100", "75", "50", "25" or "10" is displayed). When the
percentage is less than 10%,
(
)
will be displayed.
3
Press the light (
) or dark (
) key.
All alarm indicators wil go out.
When closing the covers,
be sure to close the front
cover securely and then
close the side cover. If the
covers are closed in the
wrong order, the covers
may be damaged.
be sure to close the front
cover securely and then
close the side cover. If the
covers are closed in the
wrong order, the covers
may be damaged.
Even after a new toner cartridge is installed, the start (
) indicator
may not light up, indicating copying cannot be restarted (toner is not
sufficiently fed). In this case, open and close the side cover. The
copier will feed toner again approximately 2 minutes and then
copying can be restarted.
sufficiently fed). In this case, open and close the side cover. The
copier will feed toner again approximately 2 minutes and then
copying can be restarted.
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CLEANING THE UNIT
Proper care is essential in order to get clean, sharp copies. Be sure to take a few
minutes to regularly clean the unit.
minutes to regularly clean the unit.
Cabinet
Wipe the cabinet with a soft, clean cloth.
Original table and the back side of the original cover
Stains on the glass or cover will also be copied. Wipe the glass and cover with a soft,
clean cloth. If necessary, dampen the cloth with a glass cleaner.
clean cloth. If necessary, dampen the cloth with a glass cleaner.
• Before cleaning, be sure to turn the power switch off and remove the
power cord from the outlet.
• Do not use thinner, benzene or other volatile cleaning agents. Doing
so may cause deformation, discoloration, deterioration or malfunction.
Original table
Original cover
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Transfer charger
If copies start becoming streaky or blotchy, the transfer charger may be dirty. Clean
the charger using the following procedure.
the charger using the following procedure.
1
Turn the power switch off. (p.13)
2
Open the side cover while pressing the side cover open button.
3
Take the charger cleaner out by holding the tab. Set the charger
cleaner onto the right end of the transfer charger, gently slide
the cleaner to the left end, and then remove it. Repeat this
operation two or three times.
cleaner onto the right end of the transfer charger, gently slide
the cleaner to the left end, and then remove it. Repeat this
operation two or three times.
4
Return the charger cleaner
to its original position.
Close the side cover by
pressing the round
projections near the side
cover open button.
to its original position.
Close the side cover by
pressing the round
projections near the side
cover open button.
5
Turn the power switch on. (p.12)
Slide the charger cleaner from the right end to the left end along
the groove of the transfer charger. If the cleaner is stopped on
the way, smudges on copies may occur.
the groove of the transfer charger. If the cleaner is stopped on
the way, smudges on copies may occur.
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This chapter describes misfeed removal and troubleshooting.
TROUBLESHOOTING
If any problem occurs, check the list below before contacting your authorised service
representative.
representative.
Problem
Possible cause
Solution
Page
Unit does not
operate.
operate.
Unit plugged in?
Plug the unit into a grounded outlet.
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Power switch on?
Turn the power switch on.
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Side cover closed securely? Gently close the side cover.
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Front cover closed?
Gently close the front cover and then
close the side cover.
close the side cover.
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Blank copies
Is the original placed face
down on the original table?
down on the original table?
Place the original face down on the
original table.
original table.
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Copies are too
dark or too light.
dark or too light.
Is original image too dark or
too light?
too light?
Adjust the exposure manually.
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Is the unit in the automatic
exposure mode?
exposure mode?
Adjust the automatic exposure level.
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Is the unit in the photo
exposure mode?
exposure mode?
Cancel the photo exposure mode.
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Dust, dirt,
smudges appear
on copies.
smudges appear
on copies.
Original table or original
cover dirty?
cover dirty?
Clean regularly.
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Original smudged or
blotchy?
blotchy?
Use a clean original.
–
Striped copies
Is transfer charger clean?
Clean the transfer charger.
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Paper misfeeds
frequently.
frequently.
Non-standard paper used? Use standard paper. If using special
papers, feed the paper through the
single bypass.
single bypass.
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Paper curled or damp?
Store paper flat in the wrapper in a
dry location.
dry location.
–
Pieces of paper inside unit? Remove all pieces of misfed paper.
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Paper guides in the paper
tray not set properly?
tray not set properly?
Set the guides properly depending on
the paper size.
the paper size.
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Too much paper in the
paper tray?
paper tray?
Remove excessive paper from the
tray.
tray.
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Images rub off the
copy easily.
copy easily.
Is the paper too heavy?
Use paper within the specified range.
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Paper damp?
Replace with dry paper. If the unit is
not used for long time, remove the
paper from the paper tray and store it
in its wrapper in a dry location.
not used for long time, remove the
paper from the paper tray and store it
in its wrapper in a dry location.
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TROUBLESHOOTING THE UNIT
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