Print Quality Problems; Checking The Condition Of The Machine - Ricoh SP C250DN Operating Instructions Manual

Print Quality Problems

Checking the Condition of the Machine

If there is a problem with the print quality, first check the condition of the machine.
Problem
There is a problem with the
machine's location.
Unsupported types of paper is used.
The paper type setting is incorrect.
A non-genuine print cartridge is
being used.
An old print cartridge is being used.
The machine is dirty.
Color degradation has occurred.
Make sure that the machine is on a level surface. Place the
machine where it will not be subject to vibration or shock.
Make sure that the paper being used is supported by the
machine. See page 41 "Supported Paper".
Make sure that the paper type setting of the printer driver
matches the type of paper loaded. See page 41 "Supported
Paper".
Refilled or non-genuine print cartridge reduces print quality
and may cause malfunctions. Use genuine print cartridge only.
See page 187 "Consumables".
Print cartridge should be opened before their expiration date
and used within six months after being opened.
See page 129 "Maintaining the Machine", and clean the
machine as required.
Color degradation may occur in color printing after the
machine is moved or a large number of pages are printed. In
this case, adjust color registration by executing [Color Dens/
Reg] in [Maintenance].
Print Quality Problems
Solution
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