Problem Cause Solution
The same copy area is dirty
whenever making copies.
• The original that has
already been printed is
scanned.
• 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, press [Generation
Copy] in [Others], and then begin
copying.
Toner fusing is poor. The paper thickness is not
properly set.
Set the paper thickness again. See “Tray
Paper Settings”, General Settings
Guide.
Toner fusing is poor. The copy paper is too thick. Set the paper thickness again. See “Tray
Paper Settings”, General Settings
Guide.
Copies are too light. Image density is too light. Adjust the image density settings. See
“Adjusting Copy Image Density”,
Copy/Document Server Reference.
Copies are too light. A light copy may result when
you use damp or rough grain
paper.
Use recommended paper only and be
sure its storage environment meets the
recommended temperature and
humidity conditions. For details about
recommended paper and the proper
way to store it, see “Recommended
Paper Sizes and Types” and “Paper
Storage”, About This Machine.
Copies are too light. Toner cartridge is almost
empty.
Add toner. See p.83 "Adding Toner".
Copies are blurred. Continuous copies have been
made on small sized paper.
Wait about two minutes, and then try
copying again.
Parts of images are not
copied.
The original is not set
correctly.
Set originals correctly. See “Placing
Originals”, Copy/Document Server
Reference.
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