Operation Manual, Troubleshooting
15
General Problems
THE ORIGINAL MISFEEDS (AUTOMATIC DOCUMENT 
FEEDER)
Check Solution
Is too much paper loaded into the 
document feeder tray?
n Make sure that the stack of paper in the tray is not higher than the indicator line.
► Placing the original (page 5)
Is the original a long original? n When using the automatic document feeder to scan a long original, set the scan 
size to [Long Size]. 
(Note that long originals cannot be copied using the copy function.)
Is the original on thin paper? n Use the document glass to scan the original. 
If you need to use the automatic document feeder, use [Slow Scan Mode] in 
[Others] to scan the original.
THE PAPER MISFEEDS
Check Solution
Is a torn piece of paper remaining in 
the machine?
n Follow the instructions in the touch panel to remove all paper.
Is too much paper loaded in the tray? n Reload the paper. Load no more than the maximum number of sheets and do not 
exceed the indicator line.
► Placing the original (page 5)
Are multiple sheets feeding at once? n Fan the paper well before loading it.
Are you using paper that is not within 
the specifications?
n Use SHARP-recommended paper. 
Using paper that is for other models or special paper that is not supported may 
result in misfeeds, creases, or smudges.
 - "SUPPLIES" in Start Guide
For paper that is prohibited or not recommended, see User's Manual.
Are the bypass tray guides adjusted 
to the width of the paper?
n Adjust the bypass tray guides to the width of the paper so that they slightly 
contact the sides of the paper.
► Placing the original (page 5)
Is the bypass tray extension guide 
pulled out?
n When loading large-size paper, pull out the extension guide.
► Placing the original (page 5)
Is the bypass feed roller dirty? n Clean the surface of the bypass feed roller.
► Maintenance (page 8)
Is A5 (5-1/2" x 8-1/2") size paper 
loaded?
n When loading A5 (5-1/2" x 8-1/2") size paper, place the paper in the horizontal 
(A5R (5-1/2" x 8-1/2"R)) orientation.
Is the paper size specified? n If you are using a non-standard size, be sure to specify the paper size. 
If the size of paper loaded into a tray was changed, be sure to check the paper size setting.
 "Settings" → [System Settings] → [Common Settings] → [Paper Settings] → 
[Paper Tray Settings] → [Tray Registration]
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