User GuideIM C300/C300F/C300FLT/C400F/C400SRF/C400FLT

When Copies Are Not as Expected

Note

  • When confirming or changing the settings in [Settings], press [Home] (Operation panel screen illustration) after closing [Settings].

When the Machine Does Not Operate as Expected

Condition

Cause

Solution and reference

Number of copies cannot be specified.

A number that exceeds [Maximum Copy Quantity] is specified.

  • Perform copying in several batches.

  • You can change the maximum number of copies that can be made a one time in [Settings][Copier / Document Server Settings][Others][Quantity][Maximum Copy Quantity].

The output pages are separated at an incorrect position when sorted.

The memory became full while the sort job was being processed, and the job was output divided.

To stop copying when the memory becomes full, specify [Off] in [Settings][Copier / Document Server Settings][Finishing][Sort][Memory Full Auto Scan Restart].

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.

When Paper or an Original Is Jammed

When printing using the bypass tray, the paper size and type are not correctly specified in the printer driver.

Check that the paper size and type are correctly specified.

When the Output Paper Is Not Ejected as Expected

Condition

Cause

Solution and reference

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.

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.

When Paper or an Original Is Jammed

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.

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.

When Paper or an Original Is Jammed

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.

When Paper or an Original Is Jammed

When using the finisher tray, the paper holder on the paper exit port is slanted toward the back or front side of the machine.

Align the paper holder with the direction that the paper is ejected.

The paper contains too much moisture.

Use paper that has been stored in a dry environment.

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.

When Duplex Printing or Editing of the Pages Is Not Performed as Expected

Along with the individual solution, check the original size and how the original is placed on the machine.

Placing an Original on the Exposure Glass

Placing an Original in the Auto Document Feeder (ADF)

Condition

Cause

Solution and reference

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][Original Orientation] again.

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 Orientation and Original Setting in [2 Sided/Combine][2 Sided/Combine], and place the original again.

Duplex Copying

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][Fit to Paper Size].

The copied image is cropped in [Erase Center / Border].

The specified width is too large.

Specify a narrower width to erase in [Edit / Color][Erase Center / Border].

The copied image is cropped when [Margin Adjustment] is specified.

The specified width is too large, or the margin on the edge opposite from the binding edge is too small.

Specify a narrower width in [Edit / Color][Margin Adjustment].

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][Fit to Paper Size].

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][Copier / Document Server Settings][2 Sided / Combine][Book][Orientation: Booklet, Magazine].

2 Sided / Combine

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.

List of Specifications

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" and "Apply Duplex" in [Settings][Tray/Paper Settings][Paper Size/Paper Type].

The pages are not copied in the expected order in Duplex or Combine printing.

The original is placed in the incorrect orientation.

  • When placing the original on the ADF, place it with the top edge on top.

  • When placing the original on the exposure glass, place it from the first page.

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][Tray/Paper Settings] match.

Loading Paper into the Paper Tray

When the Finished Paper Is Not as Expected

Condition

Cause

Solution and reference

The output paper is not stapled together.

A staple is jammed.

Remove the jammed staple.

When a Staple Is Jammed

The staple cartridge is not correctly set.

Set the cartridge again.

Replenishing the Staples

The output paper is curled.

Correct the curl before loading the paper in the tray. When the paper supports duplex printing, fan the paper thoroughly and turn over the paper.

The output paper is not stapled in the specified position.

The original is set in an orientation that does not match the specified staple position.

Specify the original orientation again.

Stapling Copied Pages

Paper is not delivered to the output tray when stapling the output paper.

The paper not yet stapled remains inside the machine when copying is canceled while Staple printing is in progress.

Press [Reset] and remove the paper remaining inside the staple unit.