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Improving Image Quality
Symptom Possible Cause Action
The image is too light. A “lighter” exposure level for
the Auto Exposure Mode has
been specified.
Adjust the Auto Exposure
Level Priority of the User’s
Choice Mode.
Or, disable the Auto
Exposure Mode and adjust
settings manually through
the Manual Exposure Mode.
A “lighter” exposure level for
the Manual Exposure Mode
has been specified.
Adjust the exposure setting
using the Exposure Control
Keys.
The paper is damp. Replace the paper.
The image is too dark. A “darker” exposure level for
the Auto Exposure Mode has
been specified.
Adjust the Auto Exposure
Level Priority of the User’s
Choice Mode.
Or, disable the Auto
Exposure Mode and adjust
settings manually through
the Manual Exposure Mode.
A “darker” exposure level for
the Manual Exposure Mode
has been specified.
Adjust the exposure setting
using the Exposure Control
Keys.
The surface of the Original
Glass is dirty.
Wipe the Original Glass clean
with a soft cloth.
The original document is not
securely placed upon the
Original Glass.
Place the original document
securely on the Original
Glass.
The copy appears blurred. The paper is damp. Replace the paper.
The copy has unintended
specks or spots.
The surface of the Original
Glass is dirty.
Wipe the Original Glass clean
with a soft cloth.
The Original Pad is dirty. Wipe the Original Pad clean
with a soft cloth.
The original document is a
second-generation copy or
an OHP transparency (or
other translucent media),
etc.
Set a blank sheet of paper
over the original document.
Images from the backside of
a double-sided document
may be reproduced when the
front side is copied.
Lower the exposure level
setting using the Exposure
Control Key.