When You Cannot Make Copies As Wanted - Ricoh Aficio MP 171F Troubleshooting Manual

When You Cannot Make Copies As
Wanted
This section describes causes and remedies when copy results are not as expected.
❖ Basic
Problem
Misfeeds occur frequently. The number of sheets loaded ex-
Misfeeds occur frequently. The paper is damp.
Misfeeds occur frequently. The paper is too thick or too thin. Use recommended paper. See
Misfeeds occur frequently. The copy paper is wrinkled or has
Misfeeds occur frequently. Printed paper is used.
Copy paper becomes
creased.
Copy paper becomes
creased.
You cannot combine
several functions.
Print is slanted.
Print is slanted.
Print is slanted.
Cause
ceeds the capacity of the machine.
been folded/creased.
The paper is damp.
The paper is too thin.
Selected functions cannot be used
together.
The side fences in the paper tray
is not locked.
The paper is feeding in at a slant. Load the paper correctly. See p.65
The machine's cover is open.

When You Cannot Make Copies As Wanted

Solution
Load paper only as high as the
upper limit markings on the side
fences of the paper tray or bypass
tray. See "Copy Paper", About
This Machine.
Use paper that has been stored in
the recommended temperature and
humidity condition. See "Copy Pa-
per", About This Machine.
"Copy Paper", About This Ma-
chine.
Use recommended paper. Use pa-
per that has been stored in the
recommended temperature and
humidity condition. See "Copy
Paper", About This Machine.
Use recommended paper. Do not re-
use copy paper that has been already
copied or printed onto. See "Copy
Paper", About This Machine.
Use paper that has been stored in
the recommended temperature and
humidity condition. See "Copy Pa-
per", About This Machine.
Use recommended paper. See "Copy
Paper", About This Machine.
Check the combination of func-
tions and make the settings again.
See "Combination Chart", Copy
Reference.
Make sure the side fence is
locked. See p.70 "Changing the
Paper Size".
"Loading Paper".
Make sure the right and lower
right covers are properly closed.
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