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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