Ricoh SP C252SF, SP C250SF operating instructions When You Cannot Print Clearly

10. Troubleshooting

When You Cannot Print Clearly

Problem	Solution
The whole printout is blurred.	• The paper being used may be damp. Use paper that has
	been stored properly. See page 57 "Supported Paper".
	• Select [Lvl.1: Weak], [Lvl.2: Medium] or [Lvl.3: Strong] in
	[Anti-Humidity Level] under [System Settings]. Note that if
	you select [Lvl.2: Medium] or [Lvl.3: Strong], the first print
	takes longer than subsequent prints.
	• If you enable [Toner Saving] under [System Settings],
	printing is generally less dense.
	• If you select [On] for [Economy Color] in the [Print
	Quality] tab (PCL printer driver) or under [Printer
	Features] (PostScript 3 printer driver), print will be at
	lower density. For details, see the printer driver Help.
	• The print cartridge is almost empty. If "Replace Toner: X"
	("X" indicates the toner color) appears on the screen,
	replace the indicated print cartridge.
	• Condensation may have occurred. If rapid change in
	temperature or humidity occurs, use this machine only
	after it has acclimatized.
The toner is powdery and comes	Check if the fusing unit levers are properly set. Pull up the
away from the paper, or the printed	fusing unit levers.
image has a matt appearance.
Toner smears appear on the print	• The paper setting may not be correct. For example,
side of the page.	although you are using thick paper, the setting for thick
	paper may not be specified.
	Check the printer driver's paper settings.
	See the printer driver Help.
	• Check that the paper is not curled or bent. Envelopes can
	be curled easily. Flatten out the paper before loading it.
	See page 71 "Loading Paper".

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