Ricoh SP C250SF, SP C252SF Copier Problems, When You Cannot Make Clear Copies

Copier Problems

Copier Problems

When You Cannot Make Clear Copies

Problem	Solution
The printed copy is blank.	The original is not placed correctly.
	When using the exposure glass, place originals copy side
	down. When using the ADF, place them copy side up. See
	page 82 "Placing Originals".
The wrong original was copied.	If copying from the exposure glass, make sure that there are
	no originals in the ADF.
Copied pages do not look the same	Select the correct scan mode according to the type of original.
as the originals.	See page 118 "Specifying the Scan Settings".
Black spots appear when	The original may have stuck to the exposure glass due to high
photocopying a photographic print.	humidity.
	Place the original on the exposure glass, and then place two
	or three sheets of white paper on top of it. Leave the ADF open
	when copying.
A moire pattern is produced.	The original probably has heavily lined or dotted areas.
	Switching the setting for image quality between [Photo] and
	[Mixed] may eliminate the moire pattern.
	See page 136 "Specifying the Scan Settings".
The printed copy is dirty.	• Image density is too high.
	Adjust the image density. See page 136 "Specifying the
	Scan Settings".
	• Toner on the printed surface is not dry.
	Do not touch printed surfaces immediately after copying.
	Remove freshly printed sheets one by one, taking care
	not to touch printed areas.
	• The exposure glass or ADF is dirty. See page 273
	"Maintaining the Machine".
	• Before placing originals on the exposure glass, make
	sure that toner or correction fluid is dry.

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