Gestetner 5455 User Manual

If You Cannot Make Prints as You Want

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If You Cannot Make Prints as You Want

Combine Originals Mode

Problem

Cause

Action

Misfeeds occur frequently.

Improper paper type is select-
ed.

When you try to set several
functions at a time, you can-
not set some functions.

Some functions cannot be
used together.

Parts of the image are not
printed in Edge Erase mode.

Erase margin is too wide.

Set a narrower erase margin
with the user tools. See p.155
“3-11 Margin Erase Area”.

Edge margins of original are
too narrow.

Prints are blank or parts of the
image are not printed.

The paper feed side plates are
not set correctly.

Make sure that the paper feed
side plates touch the paper
lightly and the proper paper
size is displayed in the panel
display.

2nd printing with another
drum is unsatisfactory.

The 1st print image is still wet. Wait until the 1st image be-

comes dry.

An uneven solid image ap-
pears.

Large solid image wrinkles
the master.

Increase the print speed or se-
lect photo mode.

Problem

Cause

Action

Prints are blank or parts of the
image are not printed.

Original size and direction are
not correct.

You cannot use originals of
different sizes and directions
in Combine Originals mode.
Use originals of same size and
direction.

Print image is not correct.

Original set order is not cor-
rect.

Place originals face up in the
optional document feeder.
The first original should be on
top.

Place original face down on
the exposure glass. The first
original should be set first.