3-22Chapter 3 Basic Operation6. Handling Interruptions in ScanningIf an error occurs during scanning, document feeding will be interrupted. This section describes how to handle such occurrences.Check Error Message on Control PanelWhen document feeding is interrupted, an error message willappear on the display panel.■ When a paper jam is detected■ When a skewed document is detected■ When a staple is detected■ When a double feed is detected (RapidRecovery System disabled)■ When a double feed is detected (RapidRecovery System enabled)Refer to the following based on the error.When a paper jam, slanted document, or staple is detected,(See “Handling Paper Jams, Skewed Documents, andStaples” on p. 3-22.)When a double feed is detected, (See “Handling a DoubleFeed” on p. 3-23.)Handling Paper Jams, SkewedDocuments, and StaplesWhen paper jam, paper skew or a staple is detected, removeany documents that remain in the eject tray or inside thescanner.CAUTION• Remove documents that remain inside the scanner carefully.Your documents could be damaged or you could be injured bypaper cuts.• Remove documents that remain inside the scanner completely.Paper shreds remaining inside the scanner may cause futurejams or damage.1. Remove any documents that remain in the eject tray.2. Open the upper unit gently.(See “Opening the Upper Unit” on p. 5-3)CAUTIONBe careful to avoid pinching your hands when opening andclosing the upper unit.3. Remove any documents that remain inside thescanner.IMPORTANT• If the document has stopped in the midst of ejecting to theeject tray, raise the upper unit only slightly and remove it.• If the document remains completely inside the scanner, openthe upper unit as far as it goes up to remove it.