Ricoh P501
Image Problem. DEFECTIVE IMAGES WHEN PRINTING ON ENVELOPES
Defective images like the one shown below can occur when printing on envelopes.
• [A] Image distortion due to uneven texture at paper edges (sides, trailing edge)
• [B] Poor fusing when printing more than three envelopes consecutively
• [C] Poor transfer at envelope creases
Cause
[A] Image distortion due to uneven texture at paper edges (sides, trailing edge)
[B] Poor fusing when printing more than three envelopes consecutively
[C] Poor transfer at envelope creases
Action
Apply any one of the countermeasures.
[A] Distorted image
- Narrow the print area of the image by increasing the white space (margins) at sides and trailing edge.
- Do not print halftones and filled areas near the edges of the image.
- Change the type of envelope.
[B] Insufficient fusing
- Change to envelopes of other types of paper with fusing temperatures: Envelope 2 (205°C), Envelope 3 (210°C).
- Raise the fusing temperature for the envelopes.
[C] Poor image transfer
- Position the image print area away from creases.
- Switch to envelopes made by another manufacturer.