If You Cannot Make Clear Copies - Ricoh MP 2001 Operating Instructions Manual

5. Troubleshooting

If You Cannot Make Clear Copies

Problem
Copies appear dirty.
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.
Copies are too light.
Parts of the paper are not
copied.
Copies are blank.
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Causes
Image density is too dark.
Image density is too dark.
Image density is too dark.
The exposure glass or ADF
is dirty.
Image density is too light.
A light copy may result
when you use damp or
rough grain paper.
Toner bottle is almost empty. Add toner. See page 106 "Adding
The original is not placed
correctly.
An improper paper size is
selected.
The original is not placed
correctly.
Solutions
Adjust the image density. See page 54
"Adjusting Image Density".
Adjust the image density. See page 54
"Adjusting Image Density".
Adjust the image density. See page 54
"Adjusting Image Density".
Change the orientation of the original.
Put mending tape over the pasted
areas.
Clean them. See page 125
"Maintaining Your Machine".
Adjust the image density. See page 54
"Adjusting Image Density".
• Use the recommended paper.
• Use paper that has been stored in
the recommended temperature
and humidity conditions.
See "Copy Paper", General Settings
Guide.
Toner".
Place originals correctly. See page 37
"Placing Originals".
Select the proper paper size.
When using the exposure glass, place
originals face down. When using the
ADF, place them face up. See page 37
"Placing Originals".