Problems Related To Paper Feeding And Output; The Original Misfeeds (Automatic Document Feeder); The Paper Misfeeds - Sharp MX-5500N Troubleshooting Manual

Problems related to paper feeding and output

Problem
The original misfeeds
(automatic document
feeder).

The paper misfeeds.

Point to check
Is too much paper loaded in document
feeder tray?
Is the original a long original?
Is the original on thin paper?
Is a torn piece of paper remaining in the
machine?
Is too much paper loaded in the tray?
Are multiple sheets feeding at once?
Are you using paper that is not within
the specifications?
Has the paper in the tray absorbed
moisture?
Are the bypass tray guides adjusted to
the width of the paper?
Is the bypass tray extension pulled out?
Is the bypass feed roller dirty?
Is A5 (5-1/2" x 8-1/2") size paper
loaded?
Solution
Make sure that the stack of paper in the tray is not
higher than the indicator line.
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Illustration of the machine (L) (page 45)
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.)
Use the document glass to scan the original. If you need
to use the automatic document feeder, use slow scan
mode in the special modes to scan the original.
Make sure all paper is removed.
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REMOVING MISFEEDS (page 3)
Make sure that the stack of paper in the tray is not
higher than the indicator line.
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Illustration of the machine (I) (page 44)
Fan the paper well before loading it.
Use SHARP-recommended paper. Using paper that is
not supported may result in misfeeds, creases, or
smudges.
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"SUPPLIES" in the Safety Guide
* For paper that is prohibited or not recommended, see
"USEABLE PAPER" in the User's Guide.
If you will not be using paper in a tray for a long time,
remove the paper from the tray and store it in a bag in a
dark and dry location.
Adjust the bypass tray guides to the width of the paper.
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Illustration of the machine (F) (page 44)
When loading a large size of paper, pull out the
extension.
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Illustration of the machine (H) (page 44)
Clean the surface of the bypass feed roller.
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"5. MAINTENANCE" in the User's Guide
Load A5 (5-1/2" x 8-1/2") size paper in tray 3 (the
second tray) or in the bypass tray.
* 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.
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