Ricoh DSm716 User Manual

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Troubleshooting When Using the Copy Function
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A shadow appears on 
copies if you use past-
ed originals.
Image density is too dark.
Adjust the image density. See 
“Adjusting Image Density”, 
Copy Reference.
Change the orientation of the original.
Put mending tape on the pasted area.
The same copy area is 
dirty whenever mak-
ing copies.
The exposure glass, ADF or 
ARDF is dirty.
Copies are too light.
Image density is too light.
Adjust the image density. See 
“Adjusting Image Density”, 
Copy Reference.
Copies are too light.
The paper is damp or rough.
Use the recommended paper. Also, 
use paper that has been stored in 
the recommended temperature and 
humidity conditions. See “Copy 
Paper”, About This Machine.
Contact your service representative.
Copies are too light.
The toner bottle is almost empty.
Parts of images are not 
copied.
The original is not placed correctly. Place originals correctly. See “Plac-
ing Originals”, Copy Reference.
Parts of images are not 
copied.
The correct paper size is not selected. Select the proper paper size.
White lines appear.
The exposure glass or scanning 
glass is dirty.
Copies are blank.
The original is not placed correctly. When using the exposure glass, 
place originals face down. When 
using the ADF or ARDF, place 
them face up.
A moiré pattern is pro-
duced on copies.
Your 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 photo-
graphic 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 print on top of the 
OHP transparency.
• Place the print on the expo-
sure glass, and then place two 
or three sheets of white paper 
on top of it. Leave the expo-
sure glass cover, ADF or 
ARDF open when copying.
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