Troubleshooting
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Power problems
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CONDITION
SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS
The machine is
not receiving
power,
or the connection
cable between the
computer and the
machine is not
connected
properly.
•
Plug in the power cord and press
Power
button on the control panel.
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Disconnect the machine cable and reconnect it.
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For Local Printing
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For Network Printing
(SCX-3205W(K) only)
Paper feeding problems
CONDITION
SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS
Paper jams during
printing.
Clear the paper jam (See "Clearing paper jams"
Paper sticks
together.
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Check the maximum paper capacity of the
tray (See "Print media specifications" on
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Make sure that you are using the correct type
of paper (See "Print media specifications" on
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Remove paper from the tray and flex or fan
the paper.
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Humid conditions may cause some paper to
stick together, replace with a new stack.
Multiple sheets of
paper do not feed.
Different types of paper may be stacked in the
tray. Load paper of only one type, size, and
weight.
Paper does not feed
into the machine.
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Remove any obstructions from inside the
machine.
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Paper has not been loaded correctly.
Remove paper from the tray and reload it
correctly.
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There is too much paper in the tray. Remove
excess paper from the tray.
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The paper is too thick. Use only paper that
meets the specifications required by the
machine (See "Print media specifications" on
The paper keeps
jamming.
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There is too much paper in the tray. Remove
excess paper from the tray. If you are printing
on special materials, use the manual feeder.
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An incorrect type of paper is being used. Use
only paper that meets the specifications
required by the machine (See "Print media
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There may be debris inside the machine.
Clean the machine inside (See Cleaning the
inside).
Transparencies stick
together in the paper
exit.
Use only transparencies specifically designed
for laser printers. Remove each transparency as
it exits from the machine.
Envelopes skew or
fail to feed correctly.
Ensure that the paper guides are against both
sides of the envelopes.
