Paper Feeding Problems - Canon MultiPASS F30 Reference Manual

Paper Feeding Problems

Paper does not feed correctly.
The multi-purpose tray may contain too many sheets.
• Make sure the paper stack in the multi-purpose tray does not exceed the paper limit mark (| t ). (→ Quick Start
Guide)
Paper may not be loaded correctly.
• Make sure the paper stack is loaded properly in the multi-purpose tray, and that the paper guide is adjusted
correctly. (→ Quick Start Guide)
Paper feeds skewed. (Printing is skewed.)
Paper may not be loaded correctly.
• Make sure the paper stack is loaded properly in the multi-purpose tray, and that the paper guide is adjusted
correctly. (→ Quick Start Guide)
• Make sure the right edge of the paper stack is aligned with the right side of the multi-purpose tray and the
paper guide is aligned with the left edge of the stack. (→ Quick Start Guide)
• Make sure the paper exit path is clear.
Multiple sheets feed into the machine at the same time.
Paper may not be loaded correctly.
• Make sure the paper stack is loaded properly in the multi-purpose tray, and that the paper guide is adjusted
correctly. (→ Quick Start Guide)
Sheets of paper may be sticking together.
• Be sure to fan the paper stack before loading it in the multi-purpose tray. This keeps the sheets of paper from
sticking together. (→ Quick Start Guide)
The multi-purpose tray may contain too many sheets.
• Make sure the paper stack in the multi-purpose tray does not exceed the paper limit mark (| t ). (→ Quick Start
Guide)
• Do not exceed the maximum loading capacity of the multi-purpose tray. (→ p. 3-1)
• Do not force the paper stack into the multi-purpose tray.
Different types of paper may be loaded in the multi-purpose tray.
• Load only one type of paper.
• Make sure you load paper that meets the paper requirements for the machine. (→ Chapter 3)
Transparencies do not feed correctly.
The Transparencies may not be loaded correctly.
• Make sure they are loaded properly (→ Quick Start Guide). Do not load more than 30 Transparencies in the
multi-purpose tray.
Repeated paper jams occur.
The paper you are using may be causing the jams.
• Be sure to fan the paper stack before loading it in the multi-purpose tray. This keeps the sheets of paper from
sticking together. (→ Quick Start Guide)
• Check that the paper you are using and your printing environment are within the specifications of the machine.
(→ Chapter 3)
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