If You Cannot Make Clear Copies - Ricoh Aficio 400 User Manual

IF YOU CANNOT MAKE CLEAR COPIES

IF YOU CANNOT MAKE CLEAR COPIES
Problem
Copies appear dirty.
The reverse side of an
original image is copied.
Copies are too light.
The same copy area is
dirty whenever making cop-
ies.
Parts of the image are not
copied.
Copies are blank.
A moire pattern is pro-
duced on copies as shown
in the illustration.
If you cannot correct the problem by taking the above actions, please contact
your service representative.
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Cause
The image density is too dark.
Erase Background is not
selected.
The platen cover, exposure
glass, or document feeder belt is
dirty.
The image density is too dark.
Erase Background is not
selected.
The original has a low contrast
image.
The image density is too light.
Damp or rough grain paper is
used.
Toner bottle is almost empty.
The platen cover, exposure
glass, or document feeder belt is
dirty.
The original is not set correctly.
An improper paper size is
selected.
The original is not set correctly.
Your original has dot pattern
image or many lines.
Action
Adjust the image density.
See page 37.
Confirm that the [Erase
Background] key is dark. If not,
touch it.
Clean them. See page 156.
Adjust the image density.
See page 37.
Confirm that the [Erase
Background] key is dark. If not,
touch it.
Adjust the image density.
See page 37.
Use dry paper without rough
grain.
Add toner. See page 120.
Clean them. See page 156.
Set originals correctly.
See pages 30 ~ 33.
Select the proper paper size.
Set originals correctly.
See pages 30 ~ 33.
Place the original on the
exposure glass at a slight angle.