Advanced Guide TroubleshootingContents > Loading Paper / Originals > Loading Originals > Loading an Original on the Platen GlassLoading an Original on the Platen GlassLoad originals to copy, fax, or scan an original on the Platen Glass.ImportantAfter loading the original, be sure to close the Document Cover before starting to copy, fax, orscan.When scanning from a computer using a software application or saving the scanned data byselecting PC on the Scanned data processing screen in the scan mode using the Operation Panelon the machine, you need to load originals in a different way.For details, refer to the on-screen manual: Advanced Guide.1. Load an original on the Platen Glass.(1) Open the Document Cover.ImportantDo not place any object on the Document Cover. It will fall into the Rear Tray when theDocument Cover is opened and cause the machine to malfunction.(2) Load the original with the side to copy, fax, or scan FACING DOWN on thePlaten Glass.Align the corner of the original with the alignment mark .ImportantDo not place any object weighing more than 4.4 lb / 2.0 kg on the Platen Glass.Do not press or put weight on the original with pressure exceeding 4.4 lb / 2.0 kg. Doingso may cause the scanner to malfunction or the Platen Glass to break.The machine cannot scan the shaded area (A) (0.04 inches / 1 mm from the edges of thePlaten Glass).When you press the SCAN button to select USB flash drive or Memory card, and specifyPage 124 of 997 pagesLoading an Original on the Platen Glass