Other Printing Problems - Ricoh Aficio MP1812L Operating Instructions Manual

Troubleshooting When Using the Printer Function

Other Printing Problems

This section describes likely causes of and possible solutions for problems that
can occur when printing from a computer.
Problem
The print on the
entire page is
faded.
The print on the
entire page is
faded.
The print on the
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entire page is
faded.
Printed images
contain blots or
are patchy.
Printed images
contain blots or
are patchy.
Printed images
contain blots or
are patchy.
Printed images
contain blots or
are patchy.
Printed images
contain blots or
are patchy.
The image is too
dark or too light.
The image is too
dark or too light.
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Cause Solution
The paper is Use paper that has been stored in the recommended tem-
damp. perature and humidity condition. See "Copy Paper",
About This Machine.
The paper is un- Use recommended paper. (Printing on coarse or treated
suitable. paper might result in faint print image.) See "Copy Pa-
per", About This Machine.
On the printer See the printer driver Help.
driver, under
[Print Quality],
[Level Color] is
checked.
Settings for • PCL 6/5e and PostScript 3
thick paper Select [Thick] in the [Type:] list on the [Paper] tab.
have not been
• RPCS
made when
Select [Thick] in the [Paper type:] list on the [Print Set-
printing on
tings] tab.
thick paper.
Printing on Use supplier-recommended paper. See "Copy Paper",
coarse paper or About This Machine.
treated paper
can result in faint
print image.
The paper is Use paper that has been stored in the recommended tem-
damp. perature and humidity condition. See "Copy Paper",
About This Machine.
Check the ma- Check the environment of location to select an appropriate
chine is set on a location. See p.95 "Where to Put Your Machine".
level surface.
The machine
must be placed
on a stable and
level surface.
The paper is Smooth out the wrinkles from the paper, or replace it. See
creased, curled, "Copy Paper", About This Machine.
or has blemishes.
The correct pa- Check the paper loaded on the paper tray or bypass tray
per type set- matches the paper type set on the display panel. See
tings are not "Copy Paper", About This Machine.
made.
The paper is Before printing on special paper, check its surface careful-
loaded reverse ly. Printing on non-print surfaces reduces print quality
side up. and can damage the machine's internal components. See
"Copy Paper", About This Machine.