Ricoh SP 8400DN User Manual page 87

Problem
A solid line is printed as a
dashed line or appears
blurred.
Fine or inconsistently thick
lines appear, or fine lines do
not appear.
Images appear only
partially.
The image on the back side
of duplex copies has mottled
blank patches or is
smudged.
Cause
Dither patterns do not match. Change the dithering settings on the
Extremely fine lines have
been specified.
The paper is damp.
Missing patches and
smudges are caused by
moisture leaking from the
paper.
Other Printing Problems
Solution
printer driver. For details about the
dithering settings, see the printer driver
Help.
Change the dithering settings on the
printer driver. For details about the
dithering settings, see the printer driver
Help.
If the problem continues after you
change the dithering settings, use the
settings of the application in which the
image was created to change the
thickness of the lines.
Use paper that has been stored in the
recommended temperature and
humidity condition. For details about
the paper storage conditions we
recommend, see "Paper Storage",
Operating Instructions.
• Do not install the machine in low-
temperature areas.
• Use paper that has been stored
where temperature and humidity
conditions meet the conditions we
recommend. For details about the
paper storage conditions we
recommend, see "Paper Storage",
Operating Instructions.
• Install the Optional anti-humidity
heater. For details about the anti-
humidity heater, contact your
service representative.
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