Canon printer imageCLASS MF3111 User Manual

							Clearing Jams9-3
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NOTE
Do not expose the cartridge to light for more than 5 minutes. If necessary, put the 
cartridge in its original protective bag or wrap it with a thick cloth to prevent exposure to 
light.
3Open the face up cover (A) and push down the green paper 
release levers (B) on both sides of the face up paper output.
4Hold both sides of the jammed paper and carefully move it inward, 
then gently pull it out.
5Gently pull the jammed paper out of the machine.
B
AB
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							Clearing Jams9-4
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●If the leading edge of the paper is visible but has not entered the imaging 
area: 
❑
Pull the paper forwards and roll it inwards.
IMPORTANT
•Do not pull the jammed paper forward from the cassette. It may cause a machine 
malfunction.
•Do not pull the jammed paper upward; the toner on the paper will stain the machine and 
cause a permanent reduction in print quality.
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							Clearing Jams9-5
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6Gently pull the jammed paper between the output rollers until the 
leading edge emerges from the machine.
7Carefully pull the jammed paper straight out through the rollers.
If the jammed paper is badly folded, similar to the folds of an accordion, ease the 
jammed paper loose and then pull it out of the machine.
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							Clearing Jams9-6
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8Close the front cover.
9Pull out the cassette completely.
10Hold both sides of the jammed paper and slowly pull it out in the 
direction of the arrow.
●When Feeding Paper from the Cassette:
●When Feeding Paper from the Multi-Purpose Feeder:
11Push the paper release levers back to their original position and 
close the face up cover.
IMPORTANT
•Be sure to push the paper release levers back to their original position. If the levers are 
left pushed down, the paper jam error will not be resolved.
•Never push down the paper release levers while printing. This could result in damage to 
the fixing assembly.
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							Clearing Jams9-7
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12Insert the cartridge back into the machine, then close the front 
cover.
For details, see Replacing the Cartridge, on p. 8-13.
IMPORTANT
After you replace the cartridge and close the front cover, the machine should be ready for 
operating. If the machine returns to the ready state for operating, troubleshooting has 
been successful. If the machine does not return to the ready state for operating, confirm 
that the paper release levers are pushed back to their original position, and check to see 
that jammed paper is not left in the machine.
13Insert the cassette into the machine.
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							LCD Messages9-8
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LCD Messages
The following messages are displayed in the LCD when the machine performs a 
function or if it encounters an error. 
ADJUSTING 
WAITING TO SCAN
Cause The machine is not ready for copying because you have just connected the 
power cord to the machine.
Remedy Wait for a while. The machine cannot scan documents for copying immediately 
after the power cord is connected.
CHECK PAPER SIZE
Cause The size of the paper in the cassette or multi-purpose feeder is different from 
that of the paper specified in  of the Menu.
Remedy Load the correct paper size or change  in  
of the Menu. (See Loading Paper, on p. 2-4, or Specifying the Paper Size, on 
p. 2-11.)
Then reset the machine by opening the front cover and then closing it.
CHECK PRINTER
Cause A problem has occurred in the printer.
Remedy Reset the machine by opening the front cover and then closing it. If the 
message persists, unplug the machine from the power supply and contact 
Canon Authorized Service Facilities or the Canon Customer Care Center.
CHECK PRINTER COVER
Cause The front cover is not closed completely.
Remedy Check the front cover, and make sure that it is completely closed. 
INSTALL CARTRIDGE
Cause The cartridge is not installed or not installed correctly.
Remedy Install the cartridge correctly. (See Replacing the Cartridge, on p. 8-13.)
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							LCD Messages9-9
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MEMORY FULL
Cause 1 The machines memory is full because the collate copy or 2 on 1 copy function 
was set when a large document is loaded.
Remedy Divide the document and copy each part separately. 
Cause 2 You tried to reserve more than 11 copy jobs.
Remedy The machine can store up to 10 copy jobs in memory. Wait until the current copy 
job completes, or use [Status Monitor] to delete the reserved copy jobs in 
memory.
PRINTER DATA ERROR
Cause When you canceled a job being processed, the next job on the spooled job list 
may have been also deleted.
Remedy Check if the job that immediately follows the job being processed has been 
deleted on the spooled job list. Disconnect the USB cable and connect it again, 
or unplug the machine and plug it in again to clear the error message.
REC. PAPER JAM
Cause There is a paper jam.
Remedy Clear the paper jam (See Clearing Jams, on p. 9-1) and reload paper in the 
cassette or multi-purpose feeder. Then reset the machine by opening the front 
cover and then closing it.
REMOVE MP PAPER
Cause Paper was loaded in the multi-purpose feeder when the machine is scanning a 
document for copying.
Remedy Remove the paper from the multi-purpose feeder. After removing the paper, the 
machine will start making a copy automatically. If you want to use paper in the 
multi-purpose feeder to make a copy, load paper in the multi-purpose feeder 
first, then press [Start].
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							LCD Messages9-10
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SUPPLY REC. PAPER
Cause No paper is loaded in the cassette or multi-purpose feeder.
Remedy Load paper in the cassette or multi-purpose feeder. (See Loading Paper, on p. 
2-4.) Make sure the paper stack in the cassette does not exceed the capacity of 
the cassette.
Load paper in the multi-purpose feeder one by one.
If you load paper while making copies, do not load a different paper size.
On the second line in the LCD the message  or  and the 
paper size may appear. In this case, load the corresponding paper in the 
cassette or multi-purpose feeder.
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							Paper Feeding Problems9-11
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Paper Feeding Problems
Paper does not feed correctly.
Q Does the cassette or multi-purpose feeder contain an appropriate quantity of 
sheets?
A Make sure the paper stack in the cassette or the paper in the multi-purpose 
feeder does not exceed the capacity of the cassette or multi-purpose feeder. 
(See Loading Paper, on p. 2-4.)
Q Is paper loaded correctly?
A Make sure the paper stack in the cassette or the paper in the multi-purpose 
feeder is loaded properly, and that the paper guides are adjusted correctly. (See 
Loading Paper, on p. 2-4.)
Q Is the cassette inserted into the machine correctly?
A Push the cassette into the machine as far as it will go, and make sure the 
cassette is not tilted or inserted at an angle.
Paper feeds skewed. (Printing is skewed.)
Q Is paper loaded correctly?
A Make sure the paper stack in the cassette or the paper in the multi-purpose 
feeder is loaded properly, and that the paper guides are adjusted correctly. (See 
Loading Paper, on p. 2-4.)
A Make sure the paper exit path is clear.
Multiple sheets feed into the machine at the same time.
Q Is paper loaded correctly?
A Make sure the paper stack in the cassette or the paper in the multi-purpose 
feeder is loaded properly, and that the paper guides are adjusted correctly. (See 
Loading Paper, on p. 2-4.)
Q Have you fanned the paper stack before loading it in the cassette?
A Be sure to fan the paper stack before loading it in the cassette. This keeps the 
sheets of paper from sticking together.
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							Paper Feeding Problems9-12
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Q Does the cassette or multi-purpose feeder contain an appropriate quantity of 
sheets?
A Make sure the paper stack in the cassette or the paper in the multi-purpose 
feeder does not exceed the capacity of the cassette or multi-purpose feeder. 
(See Loading Paper, on p. 2-4.)
A Do not force the paper stack into the cassette or the paper into the 
multi-purpose feeder.
A Load paper one by one in the multi-purpose feeder.
Q Is only one type of paper loaded in the cassette or multi-purpose feeder?
A Load only one type of paper.
A Make sure you load paper that meets the paper requirements for the machine. 
(See Chapter 2, Paper Handling.)
Transparencies do not feed correctly.
Q Are the transparencies loaded correctly?
A Make sure the transparencies in the cassette or the transparency in the 
multi-purpose feeder is loaded properly, and that the paper guides are adjusted 
correctly. (See Loading Paper, on p. 2-4.)
Q Is the proper transparency loaded in the multi-purpose feeder?
A Do not use any transparencies designed for color copiers. They will cause a 
paper jam. Please use transparencies recommended by Canon.
Paper feeds curled.
Q Is the proper paper loaded?
A Check if the proper paper is loaded in the cassette or multi-purpose feeder. 
(See Chapter 2, Paper Handling.)
Paper stacked roughly.
Q Is the proper paper loaded?
A Check if the proper paper is loaded in the cassette or multi-purpose feeder. 
(See Chapter 2, Paper Handling.)
A Check if the appropriate paper type is selected in  in  of the Menu. (See Specifying the Paper Type, on p. 2-12.)
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