# THE IMAGE IS TOO LIGHT OR TOO DARK

If you are unable to solve a problem using the solutions in this manual, press the [Power] button and then turn the main power switch to the ""position. Wait at least 10 seconds and then turn the main power switch to the ""position. After the main power indicator colour changes to green, press the [POWER] button.
When the background colour of the job status display at the upper right corner of the touch panel is not grey, do not switch off the main power switch or unplug the power plug. This may damage the hard drive or cause the data being stored or received to be lost.

Point to check | Solution
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Is the image too light? | Select an appropriate exposure mode for the original being copied and adjust the exposure level manually.
Is the image too dark?
Has an appropriate exposure mode for the original type been selected? | Select one of the following modes depending on the original type. Text Use this mode for regular text documents. Text/Printed 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. Copy of Copy This setting is best for a copy or printed as an original. [Copy of Copy] is available when [Auto], [Text], [Printed Photo] or [Text/Printed Photo] is selected as the original image type.

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