When You Cannot Make Clear Copies - Ricoh Aficio MP 5500 S/P Operating Instructions Manual

When You Cannot Make Clear Copies

This section explains likely causes of and possible solutions for unclear copies.
Problem
Copies appear dirty.
Copies appear dirty.
The reverse side of an
original image is copied.
The reverse side of an
original image is copied.
A shadow appears on
copies if you use pasted
originals.
The same copy area is
dirty whenever making
copies.
The same copy area is
dirty whenever making
copies.
Copies are too light.
Copies are too light.
Copies are too light.
Copies are too light.
Cause
Image density is too high. Adjust the image density. See "Adjust-
Auto Image Density is
not selected.
Image density is too high. Adjust the image density. See "Adjust-
Auto Image Density is
not selected.
Image density is too high. Adjust the image density. See "Adjust-
The exposure glass, scan-
ning glass, or ADF is
dirty.
[Original Type Select] is set
to [Text / Photo], and an
original with text and
photographs that can
hardly be distinguished
from each other is loaded.
Image density is too light. Adjust the image density. See "Adjust-
A light copy may result
when you use damp or
rough grain paper.
Toner bottle is almost
empty.
The paper is damp.
When You Cannot Make Clear Copies
Solution
ing Copy Image Density", Copy/Docu-
ment Server Reference.
Adjust the auto density. See "Adjusting
Copy Image Density", Copy/Docu-
ment Server Reference.
ing Copy Image Density", Copy/Docu-
ment Server Reference.
Adjust the auto density. See "Adjusting
Copy Image Density", Copy/Docu-
ment Server Reference.
ing Copy Image Density", Copy/Docu-
ment Server Reference.
Change the orientation of the original.
Put mending tape on the pasted part.
Clean them. See p.106 "Maintaining
Your Machine".
Press [Others], select [Generation Copy],
and then begin copying. See "Genera-
tion Copy", Copy/Document Server
Reference.
ing Copy Image Density", Copy/Docu-
ment Server Reference.
Use the recommended paper. See
"Copy Paper", About This Machine.
Contact your service representative.
Add toner. See p.77 "Adding Toner".
Use paper that has been stored in the
recommended temperature and hu-
midity condition. See "Copy Paper",
About This Machine.
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