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When "P" Is Displayed

This indicates an original misfeed has occurred in the ADF.

Important

  • This indicator will only be displayed when the machine is equipped with the ADF.

Operation procedure illustration

Preventing original misfeeds

Use the exposure glass for the following kinds of originals.

  • Heavier than 128 g/m2 (34 lb.)

  • Lighter than 52 g/m2 (14 lb.)

  • Smaller than 148 × 210 mm (5.9 × 8.3 inches)

  • Larger than 297 × 864 mm (11.6 × 34.0 inches)

  • Stapled or clipped

  • Perforated or torn

  • Curled, folded, or creased

  • Coated, such as thermal fax paper, art paper, aluminum foil, carbon paper, or conductive paper

  • Bound, such as a book

  • Damaged

  • With glue on them

  • Pasted

  • Written in pencil

  • Thin and flimsy

  • With index tabs

  • Transparent, such as OHP transparencies or translucent paper

Note

  • You cannot place originals of different sizes together.

  • Remove staples or clips from originals, and then fan the originals lightly.

  • Do not stack originals above the limit mark.