SELECTING THE ORIGINAL IMAGE TYPE AND MANUALLY ADJUSTING THE EXPOSURE
[AUTO] is selected by default for automatic adjustment of the image according to the original. If you wish to specify the original image type or manually adjust the exposure, place the original in the RSPF or on the document glass, check the paper size, and then perform the following steps.
1 Touch the [EXPOSURE] key.
3 Manually adjust the copy exposure.
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AUTO
EXPOSURE
AUTO 8½x11
AUTO MANUAL
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If [TEXT] was selected for the original image type, touch the [AUTO 
MANUAL] key to
select [MANUAL] and 2 then adjust the copy exposure.
2 Select [TEXT], [TEXT/PHOTO], or [PHOTO] as appropriate for the original.
ORIGINAL IMAGE TYPE
TEXTAUTO
TEXT/PHOTO
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PHOTO
Selecting the original image type
• Four original image type selections are available.
Touch the |
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Touch the |
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Note | Exposure value guidelines | |||
1 | - 2 | Dark originals like newspapers | ||
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| Normal originals | |
| 4 | - 5 | Light colored text or text written in | |
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To change back to automatic exposure adjustment, follow these steps:
1 | Touch the [EXPOSURE] key. |
2 | Touch the [TEXT] key. |
| The [AUTO MANUAL] key appears when [TEXT] |
| is selected. |
3 | Touch the [AUTO MANUAL] key so that |
| [AUTO] is highlighted. |
TEXT
Use for regular text, blueprints, and light pencil writing.
4 Touch the [OK] key. |
TEXT/PHOTO
Use for mixed text/photo originals and printed photos.
4 Touch the [OK] key.
PHOTO
Use for photos and when you desire clearer halftones.
You will return to the main screen of copy mode.
•Automatic exposure adjustment can only be selected when [TEXT] is selected for the original image type.
5 Check the paper size, select the number of copies and any other desired copy settings, and then press the [START] key (
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