If You Cannot Make Clear Copies - Ricoh Aficio 1015 Copy Reference Manual

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 the pasted originals.
The same copy area is dirty
whenever making copies.
Copies are too light.
Parts of the image are not cop-
ied.
Copies are blank.
A moire pattern is produced
on copies.
R
When copying with the docu-
ment feeder, black lines ap-
pear in a copy.
Cause
The image density is too dark. Adjust the image density. See
The image density is too dark. Adjust the image density. See
The image density is too dark. Adjust the image density. See
The exposure glass, platen
cover, or document feeder
white sheet is dirty.
The image density is too light. Adjust the image density. See
Damp or rough grain paper is
used.
Toner cartridge is almost
empty.
The original is not set correct-
ly.
An improper paper size is se-
lected.
The original is not set correctly. Set originals correctly. See
Your original has a dot pat-
tern image or many lines.
Your document feeder might
be dirty.
If You Cannot Make Clear Copies
Action
P.25 "Adjusting Copy Image
Density".
P.25 "Adjusting Copy Image
Density".
P.25 "Adjusting Copy Image
Density".
Change the direction of the
original.
Put mending tape on the past-
ed part.
Clean them. See P.71 "Main-
taining Your Machine".
P.25 "Adjusting Copy Image
Density".
Use dry paper without rough
grain.
Add toner. See P.49 " D
Changing the Toner Cartridge".
Set originals correctly. See
P.21 "Setting Originals".
Select the proper paper size.
P.21 "Setting Originals".
Change the original direction.
Clean the document feeder
with a cloth. See P.71 "Main-
taining Your Machine".
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