When You Cannot Make Clear Copies - Ricoh Aficio MP W3600 Operating Instructions Manual

Troubleshooting When Using the Copy Function

When You Cannot Make Clear Copies

This section explains likely causes of and possible solutions for unclear copies.
Problem
Black or white streaks ap-
pear on copies.
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Black or white streaks ap-
pear on copies.
The background is dirty.
The background is dirty.
Copies are too light.
Copies are too light.
Copies are too light.
Parts of images are not
printed.
Toner fusing is poor.
Toner fusing is poor.
The same copy area is
dirty whenever making
copies.
The same copy area is
dirty whenever making
copies.
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Cause
The exposure glass or
platen plate is dirty.
The original is dusty.
Image density is too
dark.
Auto Image Density is
not selected.
Image density is too
light.
A light copy may result
when you use damp or
rough grain paper.
Toner cartridge is almost
empty.
The paper is damp.
The paper thickness is
not properly set.
The copy paper is too
thick.
The exposure glass or
platen plate is dirty.
The original that has al-
ready been printed is
scanned.
Solution
Clean the exposure glass or platen plate.
See p.79 "Maintaining Your Machine".
Clean the original and try copying
again.
Be particularly careful when using the
following types of original:
• Hand drawn or drawn on with other
forms of pencil or pen, such as a plotter.
• Film, translucent paper, or other
originals that attract static electricity.
• Very long originals.
Adjust the image density setting. See
"Adjusting Copy Image Density",
Copy/Document Server Reference.
Select the auto density. See "Adjusting
Copy Image Density", Copy/Document
Server Reference.
Adjust the image density settings. See
"Adjusting Copy Image Density",
Copy/Document Server Reference.
Use the recommended paper. Also, use
paper that has been stored in the recom-
mended temperature and humidity con-
dition. See "Copy Paper", About This
Machine.
Add toner. See p.64 "Adding Toner".
Use paper that has been stored in the
recommended temperature and humid-
ity condition. See "Copy Paper", About
This Machine.
Set the paper thickness again. See "Tray
Paper Settings", General Settings Guide.
Set the paper thickness again. See "Tray
Paper Settings", General Settings Guide.
Clean the exposure glass or platen plate.
See p.79 "Maintaining Your Machine".
Select [Generation Copy], and then begin
copying. See "Selecting the Original
Type Setting", Copy/Document Server
Reference.