28Loading DocumentsAcceptable documentsDocument size:Paper thickness: Continuous paper feeding 50~157 g/m2Single paper feeding 30~157 g/m2Document smaller than A7 size 157 g/m 2 (42 lbs.) onlyStraight path pass:The document with a thickness of 0.2 mm to 1 mmIf you scan the other types of documents, paper jamming or multiple-sheet feeding may occur.≥ When scanning long paper, select the straight path pass and adjust the document guide on the hopper correctly.≥ When scanning thin documents [less than 60 g/m2 (16 lbs.)] or small document (less than A6 size), be sure to useless than 500 sheets.≥ When scanning multiple sheet paper, refer to page 29. (Scanning multiple-sheet paper)Recommendable paper: Plain paperThe following types of documents may not be scanned properly.≥ Broken or notched documents≥ Curled, wrinkled or folded documents≥ Perforated or punched documents≥ Not rectangular or irregularly shaped documents≥ Tracing paper≥ Thermal paperWhen scanning is not performed properly, try the following methods:≥ Set the feed speed to “Slow”.≥ Scan the documents by manual feeding.≥ Set the paper path selector to straight.The following types of documents may cause frequent jams and double feeding.≥ Extremely smooth or shiny paper or paper that is highly textured≥ Paper with carbon≥ Carbonless paperIf a paper jam or double feeding occurs, clean the rollers.When a jam occurs at the document feeder, reduce the number of sheets loaded on the hopper to about 20.Types of documents to avoid≥ OHP sheets, other plastic films, cloths, or metallic sheets.≥ Paper with irregularities such as tabs, staples, paste, etc.≥ Documents with wet ink≥ Thick or irregular documents such as envelopes, documents that are glued together, etc.Be sure to remove the document from the exit tray after it is scanned.When scanning different size documents, scanned sheets may need to be reordered for optimum performance.Thick, thin or important document should be scanned by fed manually one sheet at a time.70~431 mm (2.75~17 in.)48~297 mm (1.9~11.7 in.)Less than5 mmLess than5 mmCurl: Fold:Feeding direction Feeding direction