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This chapter explains how to place originals in the automatic document feeder and on the document glass.

This section explains how to place originals in the automatic document feeder.
Allowed original sizes

When a non-standard size original is placed in copy mode, see "SPECIFYING THE ORIGINAL SIZE" in the Copier 
Guide.
When a non-standard size original is placed for fax or scanner transmission, see "IMAGE SETTINGS" in the Facsimile 
Guide or Scanner Guide.
Allowed original weights

1-sided scanning: 9 lbs. to 34 lbs. (38 g/m2 to 205 g/m2)
2-sided scanning: 13 lbs. to 34 lbs. (52 g/m2 to 205 g/m2)

To scan originals from 9 lbs. to 14 lbs. (38 g/m2 to 49 g/m2), use "Slow Scan Mode" in the special modes. Scanning 
without using "Slow Scan Mode" may result in original misfeeds.
When "Slow Scan Mode" is selected, automatic 2-sided scanning is not possible.

Standard sizes
(Minimum size that can be automatically detected)
8-1/2" (height) x 5-1/2" (width)
A5: 210 mm (height) x 148 mm (width)
Non-standard sizes
(Minimum size that can be specified manually)
5-1/2" (height) x 5-1/2" (width)
140 mm (height) x 140 mm (width)

Standard sizes
(Maximum size that can be automatically detected)
11" (height) x 17" (width)
A3: 297 mm (height) x 420 mm (width)

12" x 18" size paper (A3W) cannot be used.

Non-standard sizes
(Maximum size that can be specified manually)
Copy mode: 11-5/8" (height) x 17" (width)

297 mm (height) x 432 mm (width)

Image send mode: 11" (height) x 31-1/2" (width)

297 mm (height) x 800 mm (width)

Open the automatic document feeder, make sure that an 
original is not on the document glass, and then gently close the 
automatic document feeder.

Make sure the edges of the originals are even.
Insert the originals face up all the way into the document feeder 
tray.
Insert a number of originals that does not exceed the indicator 
line on the document feeder tray.
Up to 250 sheets can be inserted.

• Originals of different sizes can be placed together in the automatic document feeder. In this case, select "Mixed Size 

Original" in the special modes of the mode you are using. For the procedures for inserting mixed size originals and the 
sizes that can be inserted, see the Copier Guide and the Image Send Guide.

• Before inserting originals into the document feeder tray, be sure to remove any staples or paper clips.

• If originals have damp spots due to correction fluid, ink or pasteup glue, wait until the originals are dry before making 

copies. Otherwise the interior of the document feeder or the document glass may be soiled.

• Do not use the following originals. Incorrect original size detection, original misfeeds, and smudges may result.

Transparency film, tracing paper, carbon paper, thermal paper or originals printed with thermal transfer ink ribbon should 
not be fed through the document feeder. Originals to be fed through the feeder should not be damaged, crumpled, folded, 
loosely pasted together, or have cut-out holes. Originals with multiple punched holes other than two-hole or three-hole 
punched paper may not feed correctly.

• When using originals with two or three holes, place them so that 

the punched edge is at a position away from the feed slot of the 
document feeder tray.

Indicator
line

Hole 
positions

Feed slot

This section explains how to place the original on the document glass.

When a non-standard size original is placed in copy 
mode, see "SPECIFYING THE ORIGINAL SIZE" in the 
Copier Guide.
When a non-standard size original is placed for fax or 
scanner transmission, see "IMAGE SETTINGS" in the 
Image Send Guide.

Standard sizes
11" (height) x 17" (width)
A3: 297 mm (height) x 420 mm (width)
Non-standard sizes
11-5/8" (height) x 17" (width)
297 mm (height) x 432 mm (width)

Place the original face down in the far left corner of the 
document glass.

The original should always be placed in the far left corner, 
regardless of its size.
Align the top left corner of the original with the tip of the 

 mark.

If you are placing a small non-standard size original on the document glass, it is convenient to place a blank sheet of 
8-1/2" x 11" or 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" (A4 or A5) paper on top of the original to facilitate detection of the original size.

After placing the original, be sure to close the automatic 
document feeder. If left open, parts outside of the original will 
be copied black, causing excessive use of toner.

8-1/2" x 11"R (A4R)

B5R

8-1/2" x 14" (B4)

11" x 17" (A3)

8-1/2" x 11" (A4)

5-1/2" x 8-1/2"

(A5)

B5

When scanning a thick book or other thick original, follow the steps below to press the book down.

The hinges supporting the automatic document feeder 
will release and the rear side of the automatic document 
feeder will rise.

• Close the automatic document feeder slowly. Abruptly closing the automatic document feeder may damage it.

• Take care that your fingers are not pinched when closing the automatic document feeder.

The automatic document feeder cannot be closed correctly in this state. To return the automatic document feeder to its 
normal state, open it completely and then close it.