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PROBLEMS RELATED TO COPY RESULTS
Problem Point to check Solution
The image is too light
or too dark.
Is the image too light or too dark? Select an appropriate exposure mode for the original
being copied and adjust the exposure level manually.
☞ CHANGING THE EXPOSURE AND ORIGINAL
IMAGE TYPE (page 24)
Has an appropriate exposure mode for
the original type been selected?
Select one of the following modes depending on the
original type.
☞
SELECTING THE ORIGINAL TYPE AND MANUALLY
ADJUSTING THE EXPOSURE (page 24)
• Text
Use this mode for regular text documents.
• Text/Prtd.Photo
This mode provides the best balance for copying an
original which contains both text and printed
photographs, such as a magazine or catalogue.
• Text/Photo
This mode provides the best balance for copying an
original which contains both text and photographs,
such as a text document with a photo pasted on.
• Printed Photo
This mode is best for copying printed photographs,
such as photos in a magazine or catalogue.
• Photo
Use this mode to copy photos.
• Map
This mode is best for copying the light color shading
and fine text found on most maps.
• Light original
Use this mode for originals with light pencil writing.
Part of the image is
cut off.
Has an appropriate ratio been selected
for the original size and paper size?
Select an appropriate ratio setting.
☞ REDUCTION/ENLARGEMENT/ZOOM (page 26)
Are you using an AB size original? When copying an AB size original, specify the original
size manually.
☞ SPECIFYING THE ORIGINAL SIZE (page 30)
Copies come out
blank.
Is the original placed face up or face
down correctly?
When using the document glass, the original must be
placed face down. When using the automatic document
feeder, the original must be placed face up.