Ricoh 9016 Troubleshooting Manual page 20

Troubleshooting When Using the Copy Function
Problem
A shadow appears on
copies if you use past-
ed originals.
The same copy area is
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dirty whenever mak-
ing copies.
Copies are too light.
Copies are too light.
Copies are too light.
Parts of images are not
copied.
Parts of images are not
copied.
White lines appear.
Copies are blank.
A moiré pattern is pro-
duced on copies.
Black spots appear on
the copy of a photo-
graphic print.
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Cause
Image density is too dark.
The exposure glass, ADF or
ARDF is dirty.
Image density is too light.
The paper is damp or rough.
The toner bottle is almost empty.
The original is not placed correctly. Place originals correctly. See "Plac-
The correct paper size is not selected. Select the proper paper size.
The exposure glass or scanning
glass is dirty.
The original is not placed correctly. When using the exposure glass,
Your original has a dot pattern
image or many lines.
Because of high humidity, the
photographic print has stuck to
the exposure glass.
Solution
Adjust the image density. See
"Adjusting Image Density",
Copy Reference.
Change the orientation of the original.
Put mending tape on the pasted area.
Clean them. See p.97 "Maintain-
ing Your Machine".
Adjust the image density. See
"Adjusting Image Density",
Copy Reference.
Use the recommended paper. Also,
use paper that has been stored in
the recommended temperature and
humidity conditions. See "Copy
Paper", About This Machine.
Contact your service representative.
Add toner. See p.84 "Adding
Toner".
ing Originals", Copy Reference.
Clean them. See p.97 "Maintain-
ing Your Machine".
place originals face down. When
using the ADF or ARDF, place
them face up.
Place the original on the exposure
glass at a slight angle.
Place the print on the exposure glass
in either of the following ways:
• Place an OHP transparency on
the exposure glass, and then
place the print on top of the
OHP transparency.
• Place the print on the expo-
sure glass, and then place two
or three sheets of white paper
on top of it. Leave the expo-
sure glass cover, ADF or
ARDF open when copying.