Operation Manual, Troubleshooting
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General Problems
PUNCHING DOES NOT TAKE PLACE
Check Solution
Does a message appear instructing 
you to check the punch module?
n Dispose of punch scraps.
► Maintenance (page 8)
Is a different size of paper mixed in? n
Punching is not possible when different widths of paper are mixed together. To perform 
mixed size punching, use paper of the same width and select the [Same Width] setting. 
When copying, select [Same Width] for [Mixed Size Original] in [Others].
Is a paper size that cannot be 
punched included in the print job?
n For the paper sizes that can be punched, see "SPECIFICATIONS" in Start Guide.
Is the tray selected in the printer 
driver set to a paper type that cannot 
be punched?
n Check the paper type settings in the machine and select a tray that has paper 
that can be used for punching*. Click the [Tray Status] button in [Paper Source] 
tab of the printer properties window and check the paper type setting of each tray. 
*Punching is not possible on labels, tab paper, glossy paper, transparency film, 
and envelopes. In addition, if "Disable Punch" is selected in the user type, 
punching will not be possible.
THE STAPLING POSITION OR PUNCH POSITION 
IS NOT CORRECT
Check Solution
Is the stapling position setting 
correctly?
n Check the stapling position in "PREVIEW SCREEN".
Are the punching positions setting 
correctly?
n Check the punch position in "PREVIEW SCREEN".
FOLDING DOES NOT TAKE PLACE
Check Solution
Did the administrator enable the 
[Disabling of Duplex] setting?
n The paper folding function cannot be used when [Disabling of Duplex] is enabled 
in the setting mode. Check with your administrator.
 In "Settings (administrator)", [System Settings] → [Common Settings]  
→ [Condition Settings] → [Device Control] → [Disabling of Duplex].
Are you using a paper type that has a 
specific front and reverse side?
n The folding function cannot be used with pre-printed paper, letterhead paper, or 
other paper that has specific front or reverse sides. 
When folding paper, use a paper type such as plain paper that does not have 
specific front or reverse sides.
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