1. OFFICE COPIERS NEED (SOME) COURAGE
Before utilising the copier extensively if it hasn’t been used for a few days, such as over the weekend, it’s crucial to run a few test prints.
Before the day begins, make sure to swap out the old stack of paper for a fresh one and check for any jams.
When idle for a while, the majority of copiers enter a sleep state and, when reactivated, begin a calibration phase.
Be tolerant. Pressing the copy button a million times won’t make the machine finish this task faster; it is doing it for a reason.
2. Crappily printed paper will ruin your copier.
Copiers are frequently left completely full of users. Always verify the paper tray’s capacity, which is normally marked with a fill level line located somewhere inside the tray. Always fill to just below this line.
Have you heard that one more helpful tip for putting a little air between the pages in a stack is to fan it from one corner? Well, it’s only an urban legend.
The number of sheets you can load may vary depending on the weight of the paper (heavier paper = fewer sheets). To keep it ready for usage, keep the paper itself in a dry, spotless, and orderly location.
Paper that is wrinkled or curls due to humidity can jam a copier and produce prints that are of poor quality.
3. You are able to destroy your copier.
You, indeed. Take care when handling the device. There are correct and incorrect ways to fix a copier. Although your first inclination might be to rip open the drawers and plunge in to search for the cause of a paper jam, you should always adhere to the screen prompts on the display panel that are recommended for doing so.
A paper jam is just a backup of paper, which may cause one page or numerous pages to become partially engaged between two portions of the machine. Open “the guts” carefully. If you open the components too quickly, your paper can split, making it difficult to recover those pieces without the right equipment and training from a service professional.
Don’t forget to first disconnect the device. Even though it’s difficult, reaching into a copier to remove a paper jam has occasionally resulted in an electric shock.
4. LET THE FASHION DESIGNERS DRAW THE LINES
Have you ever had a line appear on your page that resisted disappearing? Make a service request. Lines on your copies or prints could indicate a dirty roller inside the machine that needs to be accessed, removed, and cleaned by a certified specialist.
Lines can also be a result when a page jams before it has time to conclude its fusing process in the machine and loose toner residue may be left behind in lieu of the jam. If you are in a rush and don’t have time for a service call, consider running a few blank copies on clean, fresh paper. By catching the loose toner particles as they flow through the printer, this can occasionally assist to lessen these stains.
Dirt or a spot on the glass are additional causes of black lines on copier pages. Clean the platen glass by placing a soft cloth on it and using alcohol-free glass cleaner. This is the large sheet of glass where you place the document you want to copy.
Clean the “slit glass” as well. The location of this component on your machine can be found in the copier handbook. Black lines on copies and scans can also be caused by dirt or residue in this area.
