TA Triumph-Adler DC 2218 - Manual (Page 83)

Troubleshooting
6-2
A moire pattern (the
phenomenon where the
dots do not appear to be
lined up properly but seem
to be grouped together in
patterns) appears on the
copies. Is the original a printed photograph? Set the image quality mode to Photo. 3-2
The copies are not clear. Did you select an image quality mode
properly according to the type of the
original? Select an appropriate image quality
mode. 3-2
The copies are dirty. Is the platen or the original cover dirty? Clean the platen and/or the original
cover.
5-1
The copy image is skewed. Were the originals set correctly? When using the platen, set the original
securely along the original size indicator
plates. 3-1
When using the optional document
processor, adjust the original insert
guides securely before setting the
originals. 4-2
Was the paper set correctly? Check the width guide plate position in
the cassette. 2-1
Paper jams occur often. Is the paper loaded properly in the
cassette? Load the paper properly. 2-1
Depending upon the type and storage
condition of the paper, finished copies
may curl tightly, resulting in a paper
jam. Remove the paper from the
cassette, turn it over, and set it in the
cassette again. —
Is the paper curled, folded over or
wrinkled? Replace the paper with new paper. 2-1
Is there any jammed paper or loose
scraps of paper remaining inside the
machine? Carry out the appropriate procedure to
remove the paper. 6-9
Does the size of the paper set in the
multi-purpose tray match the registered
size? Make sure the size of the paper set in
the multi-purpose tray matches the
registered size. 2-4
Black lines appear on
copies when copying from
the optional document
processor. Is the slit glass dirty? Clean the slit glass. 5-2
It is also possible to use the black line
correction function to make any black
lines on the copies less apparent. -
Wrinkling occurs in copies. Is the separation needle dirty? Clean the separation needle. 5-2
Black or white vertical lines
appear on copies. Is the electrical charge section dirty? Open the front cover and use the
charger cleaner rod to clean the
electrical charge section. 5-5
White spots appear on
copies. Is the transfer roller dirty? Clean the transfer roller with the
cleaning brush. 5-3
Copies are blurred. Is this machine used at high humidity? Perform drum refresh. -
Symptom Items to check Corrective procedure Reference
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