Paper Does Not Feed Properly - Canon SmartBase MPC190 Quick Reference Manual

l Printing stops in the middle. Printing stops in the middle.
Printing stops in the middle. Printing stops in the middle.
1. 1. 1. 1. Has the machine been printing continuously over a long period? Has the machine been printing continuously over a long period?
Has the machine been printing continuously over a long period? Has the machine been printing continuously over a long period?
If so, the printhead will overheat. To protect the printhead, printing will stop temporarily and
resume after a period of time. Interrupt printing when appropriate, turn off the machine and wait
15 minutes.
CAUTION CAUTION
CAUTION CAUTION
• • • • The area around the printhead may become extremely hot. Do not under any The area around the printhead may become extremely hot. Do not under any The area around the printhead may become extremely hot. Do not under any The area around the printhead may become extremely hot. Do not under any
circumstances touch it. circumstances touch it.
circumstances touch it. circumstances touch it.
2. 2. 2. 2. Are you printing large files such as photographs or illustrations? Are you printing large files such as photographs or illustrations? Are you printing large files such as photographs or illustrations? Are you printing large files such as photographs or illustrations?
If you are printing large files, it will take time to process the data and printing will appear to have
stopped. Wait until data is processed.
If you are printing a document with a large printing area or are printing more than two pages,
printing may stop to allow the ink time to dry.
l Paper does not feed properly.

Paper does not feed properly.

Paper does not feed properly. Paper does not feed properly.
1. 1. 1. 1. Is the paper the correct weight? Is the paper the correct weight? Is the paper the correct weight? Is the paper the correct weight?
Use 64–105 g/m
2. 2. 2. 2. Does the paper stack exceed the paper limit mark ( Does the paper stack exceed the paper limit mark ( Does the paper stack exceed the paper limit mark ( Does the paper stack exceed the paper limit mark (
multi-purpose tray? multi-purpose tray? multi-purpose tray? multi-purpose tray?
If so, reduce the amount of paper.
3. 3. 3. 3. Has the paper been loaded correctly? Has the paper been loaded correctly? Has the paper been loaded correctly? Has the paper been loaded correctly?
Check that the paper has been loaded correctly and that the paper guide is properly adjusted
(1 Set-Up Sheet ).
4. 4. 4. 4. Is the paper creased or curled? Is the paper creased or curled? Is the paper creased or curled? Is the paper creased or curled?
You cannot use paper that is creased. Uncurl curled paper.
Clean the roller (1 Basic Guide
5. 5. 5. 5. Clean the roller ( Clean the roller ( Clean the roller (
6. 6. 6. 6. Is there some foreign matter in the multi-purpose tray? Is there some foreign matter in the multi-purpose tray?
Is there some foreign matter in the multi-purpose tray? Is there some foreign matter in the multi-purpose tray?
Check and remove any foreign matter.
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