Ricoh Aficio 470W Operating Instructions Manual page 127

Problem
Copies are too light.
The toner fusing is poor.
A moire pattern is produced
on copies.
The image density is uneven.
Images are blurred when us-
ing translucent paper (vel-
lum).
Wrinkles appear when using
translucent paper (vellum).
Cause
The image density is too light. Adjust the image density set-
Damp or rough grain paper is
used.
The toner fusing temperature
is too low.
The copy paper is too thick.
Your original has dot pattern
image or many lines.
The original has areas of solid
color, or the Positive/Nega-
tive function is selected for
Repeat Copy.
Halftone originals can cause
this problem.
Translucent paper (vellum) is
being used with Repeat Copy.
The fusing temperature is too
low.
The paper type has just been
changed from plain paper to
translucent paper (vellum).
If You Cannot Make Clear Copies
Action
ting. See P.41 "Adjusting Copy
Image Density"
For good copy quality, use the
recommended paper.
Note
If you use coating paper
(such as thermal fax paper,
art paper, carbon paper),
dry paper, or rough grain
paper, the copy image
might be too light.
Adjust the fusing setting for
the paper. See "Fusing Adjust-
ment: Paper Tray" in the Sys-
tem Settings manual.
Change the direction of the
original. This may prevent the
moire pattern.
Using [Photo] or [Photo(Hard
Tone)].
When using Repeat Copy
with originals that have areas
of solid color, set the number
of originals as follows:
A0 – A2 (E – C): 1 sheet, A3 (B)
or smaller: 3 sheets
Try using [Text/Photo] or [Pho-
to].
Adjust the fuser setting to
match the paper type. See
"Fusing Adjustment: Paper
Tray" in the System Settings
manual.
Adjust the fuser setting to
match the paper type. See
"Fusing Adjustment: Paper
Tray" in the System Settings
manual.
Wait about one minute.
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