When You Cannot Make Clear Copies - Ricoh SP 5200S Operating Instructions Manual

2. Troubleshooting When Using the Copy/Document Server Function

When You Cannot Make Clear Copies

This section describes likely causes of and possible solutions for unclear copies.
Problem
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Copies appear dirty.
Copies appear dirty.
Images are smudged.
The reverse side of an
original image is copied.
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.
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Causes
Image density is too high.
Auto Image Density is not
selected.
Smudging can occur if a
printed side rubs against
things such as the corner of
the machine.
Image density is too high.
Auto Image Density is not
selected.
The original is thin.
Image density is too high.
The exposure glass,
scanning glass, or ADF is
dirty.
Solutions
Adjust the image density settings. See
"Adjusting Copy Image Density", Copy
and Document Server Reference.
On the control panel, select [Auto
Density].
When removing copies from the output
tray, do so carefully to avoid scuffing
the printed side. If you are making
many copies, remove them in small
batches.
Adjust the image density settings. See
"Adjusting Copy Image Density", Copy
and Document Server Reference.
On the control panel, select [Auto
Density].
On the control panel, select [Auto
Density], or adjust the image density
settings.
See "Adjusting Copy Image Density",
Copy and Document Server Reference.
• Adjust the image density settings.
See "Adjusting Copy Image
Density", Copy and Document
Server Reference.
• Change the orientation of the
original.
• Put mending tape on the pasted
part.
Clean them. See "Cleaning the
Machine", About This Machine.