When You Cannot Make Clear Copies

Copies appear dirty.

Image density is too high.

Adjust the image density settings. See "Adjusting Copy Image Density", Copy and Document Server Reference.

Copies appear dirty.

Auto Image Density is not selected.

On the control panel, select [Auto Density].

The reverse side of the original shows through on copies.

Image density is too high.

Adjust the image density settings. See "Adjusting Copy Image Density", Copy and Document Server Reference.

The reverse side of the original shows through on copies.

Auto Image Density is not selected.

On the control panel, select [Auto Density].

A shadow appears on copies if you use pasted originals.

Image density is too high.

• Adjust the image density settings. See "Adjusting Copy Image Density", Copy and Document Server Reference.

• Change the orientation of the original.

• Put mending tape on the pasted part.

Identical blemishes appear in the same place on every copy.

The exposure glass, scanning glass, or ADF is dirty.

Clean them. See "Maintaining Your Machine", About This Machine.

Identical blemishes appear in the same place on every copy.

• The printed original is scanned again.

• Original Type is set to [Text / Photo], and an original with text and photographs that can hardly be distinguished from each other is loaded.

On the control panel, in [Others], press [Generation Copy], and then begin copying.

Copies are too light.

Image density is too light.

Adjust the image density settings. See "Adjusting Copy Image Density", Copy and Document Server Reference.

Copies are too light.

A light copy may result when you use damp or rough grain paper.

• Use recommended paper only. For details about recommended paper, see "Recommended Paper Sizes and Types", About This Machine.

• Use paper that has been stored in the recommended temperature and humidity conditions. For details about the proper way to store paper, see "Paper Storage", About This Machine.

Copies are too light.

The toner cartridge is almost empty.

Add toner. See "Adding Toner", About This Machine.

Parts of images are not copied.

The original is not set correctly.

Set originals correctly. See "Placing Originals", Copy and Document Server Reference.

Parts of images are not copied.

The correct paper size is not selected.

Select the correct paper size.

Parts of images are not copied.

Even if you place originals on the exposure glass, or ADF correctly, margin of a few millimeters on all four sides of the original might not be copied.

Use "Create Margin" function to reduce the image of its original size.

For details about missing image area, see "Create Margin", Copy and Document Server Reference.

Images appear only partially colored.

The paper is damp.

Use paper that has been stored in the recommended temperature and humidity conditions. For details about the proper way to store paper, see "Paper Storage", About This Machine.

Colored lines appear.

The exposure glass, scanning glass, or ADF is dirty.

Clean them. See "Maintaining Your Machine", About This Machine.

White lines appear.

The exposure glass, scanning glass, or ADF is dirty.

Clean them. See "Maintaining Your Machine", About This Machine.

White lines appear.

When is flashing, toner is beginning to run out.

Add toner. See "Adding Toner", About This Machine.

Copies are blank.

The original is not set correctly.

When placing originals on the exposure glass, make sure the side to be scanned is facing down. When placing originals in the ADF, make sure the side to be scanned is facing up.

A moire pattern appears.

The original has a dot pattern image or many lines.

Place the original on the exposure glass at a slight angle.

Black spots appear on the copy of a photographic print.

Because of high humidity, the photographic print has stuck to the exposure glass.

Place the print on the exposure glass in either of the following ways:

• Place an OHP transparency on the exposure glass, and then place the photograph on the OHP transparency.

• Place the photograph on the exposure glass, and then place two or three sheets of white paper over it. Leave the ADF open when copying.

White stripes appear on the OHP.

Fragments of paper are stuck to the OHP.

Use a dry cloth to wipe any paper fragments off the back of the OHP.