Ricoh LD055, Operating Instructions Manual

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Troubleshooting
258
5
If You Cannot Make Clear Copies
Problem Cause Action
Copies appear dirty. The image density is too dark. Adjust the image density. See
⇒
p.42 “Adjusting Copy Im-
age Density”.
Auto Image Density is not se-
lected. Select Auto Image Density.
The reverse side of an original
image is copied. The image density is too dark. Adjust the image density. See
⇒
p.42 “Adjusting Copy Im-
age Density”.
Auto Image Density is not se-
lected. Select Auto Image Density.
A shadow appears on copies if
you use pasted originals. The image density is too dark. Adjust the image density. See
⇒
p.42 “Adjusting Copy Im-
age Density”.
Change the direction of the
original.
Put mending tape on the past-
ed part.
The same copy area is dirty
whenever making copies. The exposure glass or docu-
ment feeder belt is dirty. Clean them. See
⇒
p.317
“Maintaining Your Machine”.
Copies are too light. The image density is too light. Adjust the image density. See
⇒
p.42 “Adjusting Copy Im-
age Density”.
Damp or rough grain paper is
used. Use dry paper without rough
grain.
Toner cartridge is almost
empty. Add toner. See
⇒
p.268 “
D
Changing the Toner Bottle”.
Parts of the image are not cop-
ied. The original is not set correct-
ly. Set originals correctly. See
⇒
p.33 “Setting Originals”.
An improper paper size is se-
lected. Select the proper paper size.
Copies are blank. The original is not set correct-
ly. Set originals correctly. See
⇒
p.33 “Setting Originals”.
A moiré pattern is produced
on copies. Your original has a dot pat-
tern image or many lines. Place the original on the expo-
sure glass at a slight angle.
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