Problems Related To Copy Results; The Image Is Too Light Or Too Dark; Colours Are Off; Part Of The Image Is Cut Off - Sharp MX-2300G Troubleshooting Manual

Problems Related to Copy Results

Problem
The image is too light
or too dark.

Colours are off.

Part of the image is
cut off.
Copies come out
blank.
Point to check
Is the image too light or too dark?
Has an appropriate exposure mode for
the original type been selected?
Did you perform "Registration
Adjustment"?
Has an appropriate ratio been selected
for the original size and paper size?
Are you using an Inch (AB) paper size?
Is the original placed face up or face
down correctly?
Solution
Select an appropriate exposure mode for the original
being copied and adjust the exposure level manually.
A satisfactory copy result can be obtained by selecting a
suitable exposure mode for the original type. Select one
of the following modes depending on the original type.
• 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 colour shading
and fine text found on most maps.
• Light original
Use this mode for originals with light pencil writing.
Ask your administrator to perform "Registration
Adjustment".
➞ System Settings (Administrator) > "Device Control" >
"Registration Adjustment" > "Auto Adjustment"
If the colour tones are off, perform "Auto Colour
Calibration". (If the colours are still off after calibration,
repeating calibration may improve the results.)
➞ System Settings (Administrator) > "Copy Settings" >
"Auto Colour Calibration"
Select an appropriate ratio setting.
When copying on an Inch (AB) paper size, specify the
original size manually.
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.
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