When You Cannot Make Clear Copies - Ricoh AFICIO MP 8000 Operating Instructions Manual

When You Cannot Make Clear Copies

This section describes likely causes of and possible solutions for unclear copies.
Problem
Copies appear dirty.
Copies appear dirty.
The reverse side of an
original image is copied.
The reverse side of an
original image is copied.
A shadow appears on
copies if you use pasted
originals.
The same copy area is
dirty whenever making
copies.
The same copy area is
dirty whenever making
copies.
Copies are too light.
Copies are too light.
Copies are too light.
Copies are too light.
Parts of images are not
copied.
Parts of images are not
copied.
Cause
Image density is too high. Adjust the image density. See "Adjust-
Auto Image Density is
not selected.
Image density is too high. Adjust the image density. See "Adjust-
Auto Image Density is
not selected.
Image density is too high. Adjust the image density. See "Adjust-
The exposure glass, scan-
ning glass, or ADF is
dirty.
Original type is set to
[Text / Photo], and an orig-
inal with text and photo-
graphs that can hardly be
distinguished from each
other is loaded.
Image density is too light. Adjust the image density. See "Adjust-
A light copy may result
when you use damp or
rough grain paper.
Toner bottle is almost
empty.
The paper is damp.
The original is not set cor-
rectly.
The correct paper size is
not selected.
When You Cannot Make Clear Copies
Solution
ing Copy Image Density", Copy/Docu-
ment Server Reference.
On the control panel, select [Auto Density].
ing Copy Image Density", Copy/Docu-
ment Server Reference.
On the control panel, select [Auto Density].
ing Copy Image Density", Copy/Docu-
ment Server Reference.
Change the orientation of the original.
Put mending tape on the pasted part.
Clean them. See p.129 "Maintaining
Your Machine".
Select [Generation Copy], and then begin
copying. See "Generation Copy",
Copy/Document Server Reference.
ing Copy Image Density", Copy/Docu-
ment Server Reference.
Use the recommended paper. See
"Copy Paper", About This Machine.
Contact your service representative.
Add toner. See p.99 "Adding Toner".
Use paper that has been stored in the
recommended temperature and hu-
midity condition. See "Copy Paper",
About This Machine.
Set originals correctly. See "Placing
Originals", Copy/Document Server
Reference.
Select the proper paper size.
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