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.
P.30 “Adjusting Copy Image
Density”.
Auto Image Density is not se-
lected. Select Auto Image Density.
The reverse side of an
original image is cop-
ied.
The image density is too dark. Adjust the image density.
P.30 “Adjusting Copy Image
Density”.
Auto Image Density is not se-
lected. Select Auto Image Density.
A shadow appears on
copies if you use the
pasted originals.
The image density is too dark. Adjust the image density.
P.30 “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 mak-
ing copies.
The exposure glass, platen
cover, or document feeder
white sheet is dirty.
Clean them. P.132 “Main-
taining Your Machine”.
Copies are too light. The image density is too light. Adjust the image density.
P.30 “Adjusting Copy Image
Density”.
Damp or rough grain paper is
used. Use dry paper without rough
grain.
Toner cartridge is almost
empty. Add toner. P.91 “D Chang-
ing the Toner Bottle”.
Parts of the image are
not copied. The original is not set correct-
ly. Set originals correctly. P.27
“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. P.27
“Setting Originals”.
A moire pattern is
produced on copies. Your original has a dot pat-
tern image or many lines. Change the original direction.
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