Paper Misfeeding - Ricoh MP C6502 series Operation Manual

Paper Misfeeding

Depending on the cause of the problem, do one of the following:
Have you ruffled the paper properly?
Not ruffling the paper properly may cause paper misfeeding.
Remove the paper, ruffle it, and reload it.
For details about ruffling paper, see "Fanning the Paper", Paper Specifications and Adding Paper.
The side fences in the paper tray are too close together.
If the distance between the side fences is less than the paper width, it may interfere with paper transfer
and so cause paper misfeeds.
Adjust the paper guides to match the paper width.
When you close the paper tray, the side fences may become misaligned due to the weight of the paper.
To prevent this, close the paper tray slowly.
For details about loading paper, see "Loading Paper", Paper Specifications and Adding Paper.
Special or coated paper is used.
• Is the airflow powerful enough?
The factory-set airflow of the wide LCT may not be strong enough to separate the sheets. Increase
the airflow.
<If custom paper is used>
1. In [Advanced Settings] for the custom paper in use, increase the value in [Adjust Wide
LCT Fan Level].
<If custom paper is not used>
1. In the [Preprocessing: LCT] group on the [Adjustment Settings for Skilled Operators]
menu, increase the value in [Adjust Wide LCT Fan Level].
• Is the tab sheet holder attached?
By attaching the tab sheet holder, you can prevent air from escaping at the trailing edge of the
paper and so improve separation.
For details about attaching the tab sheet holder, see "Paper Specifications and Adding Paper"
supplied with the machine.
• Is the paper feed roller covered with paper dust?
Paper dust on the surface of coated paper may reduce the traction of the paper feed roller and
cause paper misfeeding due to paper slippage or insufficient separation.
By cleaning the paper feed roller, the frictional force can be restored so that paper mesfeeding will
not occur.
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