When You Cannot Make Clear Copies
This section describes likely causes of and possible solutions for unclear copies.
Problem Cause Solution
Black or white streaks appear
on copies.
The original is dusty. Clean the original and try copying
again.
Be particularly careful when using the
following types of original:
• Hand drawn or drawn on with
other forms of pencil or pen, such
as a plotter.
• Film, translucent paper, or other
originals that attract static
electricity.
• Very long originals.
The background is dirty. Image density is too high. Adjust the image density settings. See
“Adjusting Copy Image Density”,
Copy/Document Server Reference.
The background is dirty. Auto Image Density is not
selected.
On the control panel, select [Auto
Density].
The reverse side of an original
image is copied.
Image density is too high. Adjust the image density settings. See
“Adjusting Copy Image Density”,
Copy/Document Server Reference.
The reverse side of an original
image is copied.
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/Document Server
Reference.
• Change the orientation of the
original.
• Put mending tape on the pasted
part.
The same copy area is dirty
whenever making copies.
The scanning glass or white
strip is dirty.
Clean them. See p.99 "Maintaining
Your Machine".
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