Copy Quality Adjustment - Ricoh A163 Service Manual

Rev. 5/95
8.

COPY QUALITY ADJUSTMENT

-- General Information --
Image density is affected by the following factors:
(1) Light Intensity
(2) Bias Voltage
(3) Toner Density
(4) Grid Voltage
(5) Charge Corona Current
The items listed above must be kept in balance to maintain correct image density.
In the field, image density should be adjusted first by changing the light
intensity. (Adjust the light sensor voltage.) If results are unsatisfactory, the
bias voltage can be changed. Also, if requested by the customer, the
overall image density can be changed by changing the toner density.
Normally, this should be kept at the normal position (factory setting).
The grid voltage and charge corona current are carefully adjusted at the factory.
Any adjustment out of the adjustment standards will result in over toning, toner
scattering, dirty background, or light image density problems. The grid voltage
and charge corona current adjustment should be done only when replacing the
Charge/Bias/Grid power pack, or to correct certain problems with image density
after checking all other possible causes.
NOTE: Adjusting grid voltage will not affect toner supply amount, but will
affect the amount of charge reaching the drum. Exposing the the
drum to light will not disipate all residual voltage resulting in
overtoning and background.
A163 5-38 FSM