If You Cannot Make Clear Copies
Problem Causes Solutions
Copies appear dirty. Image density is too dark. Adjust the image density. See
page 50 "Adjusting Image
Density".
The reverse side of an original
image is copied.
Image density is too dark. Adjust the image density. See
page 50 "Adjusting Image
Density".
A shadow appears on copies if
you use pasted originals.
Image density is too dark. Adjust the image density. See
page 50 "Adjusting Image
Density".
Change the orientation of the
original.
Put mending tape over the
pasted areas.
The same copy area is dirty
whenever making copies.
The exposure glass or ADF is
dirty.
Clean them. See page 105
"Maintaining Your Machine".
Copies are too light. Image density is too light. Adjust the image density. See
page 50 "Adjusting Image
Density".
A light copy may result when
you use damp or rough grain
paper.
• Use the recommended
paper.
•
Use paper that has been
stored in the recommended
temperature and humidity
conditions.
See "Copy Paper", General
Settings Guide.
Toner bottle is almost empty. Add toner. See page 85
"Adding Toner".
Parts of the paper are not
copied.
The original is not placed
correctly.
Place originals correctly. See
page 33 "Placing Originals".
An improper paper size is
selected.
Select the proper paper size.
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