If You Cannot Make Clear Copies - Ricoh Aficio 2228C Operating Instructions Manual

If You Cannot Make Clear Copies

Problem
Copies appear dirty.
The reverse side of an orig-
inal image is copied.
A shadow appears on cop-
ies if you use pasted origi-
nals.
The same copy area is dirty
whenever making copies.
Copies are too light.
Parts of the image are not
copied.
Copies are blank.
A moiré pattern is pro-
duced on copies.
R
Causes
The image density is too
dark.
Auto Image Density is not
selected.
The image density is too
dark.
Auto Image Density is not
selected.
The image density is too
dark.
The exposure glass or ADF
is dirty.
The image density is too
light.
The paper size is not suita-
ble.
The toner cartridge is al-
most empty.
The original is not set cor-
rectly.
An irregular paper size is
selected.
The original is not placed
correctly.
Original has a dot pattern
image, or too many lines.
If You Cannot Make Clear Copies
Solutions
Adjust the image density. See p.33
"Adjusting Copy Image Density".
Select Auto Image Density. See p.33
"Adjusting Copy Image Density".
Adjust the image density. See p.33
"Adjusting Copy Image Density".
Select Auto Image Density. See p.33
"Adjusting Copy Image Density".
Adjust the image density. See p.33
"Adjusting Copy Image Density".
Change the orientation of the origi-
nal.
Put tape over pasted parts.
Clean them. See "Maintaining Your
Machine" General Settings Guide.
Adjust the image density. See p.33
"Adjusting Copy Image Density".
Use a recommended paper size.
Note
❒ A light copy may result when
you use damp or rough grain pa-
per.
Add toner. See "Adding Toner"
General Settings Guide.
Place originals correctly. See p.13
"Placing Originals".
Select a proper paper size.
When using the exposure glass,
place originals face down. When us-
ing the ADF, place them face up. See
p.13 "Placing Originals".
Position the original on the expo-
sure glass at a slight angle.
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