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Loading originals

You can use the scanner glass or the dual scan document feeder (DSDF) to load an original for copying, scanning, and sending a fax.

On the scanner glass

Using the scanner glass, you can copy or scan originals. You can get the best scan quality, especially for colored or gray-scaled images. Make sure that no originals are in the document feeder. If an original is detected in the document feeder, the machine gives it priority over the original on the scanner glass.

Preparing originals

  • Do not load paper larger than 216 x 356 mm (8.5 x 14 inches).

  • Make sure any glue, ink, or correction fluid on the paper is completely dry before loading.

  1. Open the DSDF.

  2. Place the original face down on the scanner glass and align it with the registration guide at the top left corner of the glass.

  3. Close the DSDF.

    [Note]

    • Leaving the DSDF open while copying may affect copy quality and toner consumption.

    • Dust on the scanner glass may cause black spots on the printout. Always keep it clean.

    • If you are copying a page from a book or magazine, lift the DSDF until its hinges are caught by the stopper, and then close the lid. If the book or magazine is thicker than 30 mm (1 inch), start copying with the lid open.
    [Caution]

    • Be careful not to break the scanner glass. You may get hurt.

    • Do not put hands on the scanner glass while closing the DSDF. The DSDF may fall on your hands and cause injury.

    • Do not look at the light inside of the scanner while copying or scanning. It is harmful to eyes.

In the dual scan document feeder (DSDF)

Preparing originals

  • Do not load paper smaller than 105 x 148 mm (4.13 x 5.8 inches) or larger than 216 x 356 mm (8.5 x 14 inches).

  • Do not attempt to load the following types of paper, in order to prevent paper jam, low print quality, and machine damage.

    • Carbon-paper or carbon-backed paper

    • Coated paper

    • Onion skin or thin paper

    • Wrinkled or creased paper

    • Curled or rolled paper

    • Torn paper

  • Remove all staples and paper clips before loading.

  • Make sure any glue, ink, or correction fluid on the paper is completely dry before loading.

  • Do not load originals that include different sizes or weights of paper.

  • Do not load booklets, pamphlets, transparencies, or documents with other unusual characteristics.

Using the document feeder, you can load up to 50 sheets of paper (75 g/m2, 20 lb bond) for one job.

  1. Flex or fan the edge of the paper stack to separate the pages before loading originals.

  2. Load the originals face up into the DSDF. Make sure that the bottom of the original stack matches the paper size marked on the document input tray.

  3. Adjust the document width guides to the paper size.

    [Note]

    Dust on the DSDF glass may cause black lines on the printout. Always keep the glass clean.