Fax Is Indistinctly Sent

1. Check1 Is document loaded correctly?

   Remove the document, and then reload it on the platen glass or in the ADF.

   • Loading Originals

2. Check2 Is platen glass and/or inner side of document cover and/or glass of ADF dirty?

   Clean the platen glass and/or the inner side of the document cover and/or the glass of ADF, and then reload the document.

   • Cleaning Platen and Document Cover
   • Cleaning the ADF (Auto Document Feeder)

   Note

   • If the glass of ADF is dirty, black streaks appear on the paper as shown below.

     

3. Check3 Is image quality setting or scan contrast setting suitable for document?

   On the LCD, select an image quality setting and a scan contrast setting that are suitable for the document.

   • Setting Items for Sending Faxes

4. Check4 Is original document loaded with wrong side facing upwards or downwards?

   When loading a document on the platen glass, the side to be scanned should be face down.

   When loading a document in the ADF, the side to be scanned should be face up.

5. Check5 Are you scanning thick or curled documents?

   Thick or curled documents may not be sent as good quality faxes, because of a shadow or distortion caused when such documents are scanned.

   When loading a document on the platen glass, press on the document cover with your hand when scanning.