Ricoh SP C240SF Print Quality Problems, Checking the Condition of the Machine, Machines location

Print Quality Problems

Print Quality Problems

This section describes likely causes of and possible solutions for problems with print quality.

Checking the Condition of the Machine

If there is a problem with the quality of printing, first check the condition of the machine.

Possible Cause	Solution
There is a problem with the	Make sure that the machine is on a level surface. Place the
machine's location.	machine where it will not be subject to vibration or shock.
Unsupported types of paper is used.	Make sure that the paper being used is supported by the
	machine. See p.86 "Supported Paper for Each Tray".
	Make sure that the paper type setting of the printer driver
The paper type setting is incorrect.	matches the type of paper loaded. See p.118 "Specifying
	Paper Type and Paper Size".
A non-genuine print cartridge is	Refilled or non-genuine print cartridges reduce print quality
	and can cause malfunctions. Use genuine print cartridges only.
being used.
	See p.423 "Consumables".
An old print cartridge is being used.	Print cartridges should be opened before their expiration date
	and used within six months of being opened.
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The machine is dirty.	See p.405 "Cleaning", and clean the machine as required.
	Color degradation may occur in color printing after the
Color degradation has occurred.	machine is moved or a large number of pages are printed. In
	this case, adjust color registration by executing [Colour
	Registration] in [System Settings].

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