Ricon Aficio 1502, Operation Instruction Manual

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