Ricoh MP 2500 Manuel D’Utilisation

The Printer Function

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This section describes likely causes of and possible solutions for problems that
can occur when printing from a computer.

❖ When you cannot print clearly

The print on the entire page is 
faded.

The paper is damp.

Use paper that has been 
stored in the recommended 
temperature and humidity 
condition. See “Copy Paper”, 
About This Machine.

The print on the entire page is 
faded.

The paper is unsuitable.

Use recommended paper. 
(Printing on coarse or treated 
paper might result in faint 
print image.) See “Copy Pa-
per”, About This Machine.

Printed images contain blots 
or are patchy.

Settings for thick paper have 
not been made when printing 
on thick paper.

Select [Thick] in the [Type:] list 
on the [Paper] tab.

Printed images contain blots 
or are patchy.

Printing on coarse paper or 
treated paper can result in 
faint print image.

Use supplier-recommended 
paper. See “Copy Paper”, 
About This Machine.

Printed images contain blots 
or are patchy.

The paper is damp.

Use paper that has been 
stored in the recommended 
temperature and humidity 
condition. See “Copy Paper”, 
About This Machine.

Printed images contain blots 
or are patchy.

Check the machine is set on a 
level surface. The machine 
must be placed on a stable and 
level surface. 

Check the environment of lo-
cation to select an appropriate 
location. See p.109 “Where to 
Put Your Machine”.

Printed images contain blots 
or are patchy.

The paper is creased, curled, 
or has blemishes.

Smooth out the wrinkles from 
the paper, or replace it. See 
“Copy Paper”, About This 
Machine.

The image is too dark or too 
light.

The correct paper type set-
tings are not made.

Check the paper loaded on the 
paper tray or bypass tray 
matches the paper type set on 
the display panel. See “Copy 
Paper”, About This Machine.