When You Cannot Make Clear Copies - Ricoh 5100WD Operating And Troubleshooting 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
2
Black or white streaks appear
on copies.
The background is dirty.
The background is 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.
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Cause
The original is dusty.
Image density is too high.
Auto Image Density is not
selected.
Image density is too high.
Auto Image Density is not
selected.
Image density is too high.
The scanning glass or white
strip is dirty.
Solution
Clean the original and try copying
again.
Be particularly careful when using the
following types of original:
• Hand drawn or drawn on with
other forms of pencil or pen, such
as a plotter.
• Film, translucent paper, or other
originals that attract static
electricity.
• Very long originals.
Adjust the image density settings. See
"Adjusting Copy Image Density",
Copy/Document Server Reference.
On the control panel, select [Auto
Density].
Adjust the image density settings. See
"Adjusting Copy Image Density",
Copy/Document Server Reference.
On the control panel, select [Auto
Density].
• Adjust the image density settings.
See "Adjusting Copy Image
Density", Copy/Document Server
Reference.
• Change the orientation of the
original.
• Put mending tape on the pasted
part.
Clean them. See p.99 "Maintaining
Your Machine".