Unevenness, Smudge Marks, or Streaks Appear on Printout Results
Issue
Unevenness, smudge marks, or streaks appear on printout results.
Unevenness, smudge marks, or streaks appear on printout results.
Cause and Solution
Replace with paper that meets printing specifications. [Usable Paper]
Replace the paper with new paper in an unopened package.
Clean the inside of the printer. [Cleaning the Inside of the Printer]
Check the status of the toner cartridges, and then replace the toner cartridge that is almost empty with a new one.
Shake the toner cartridge to evenly distribute the toner inside the cartridge.
For more details, see "User's Guide" (HTML manual) in the CD-ROM supplied with the printer.
The drum in any of the toner cartridges has deteriorated or is damaged, or a problem has occurred in the fixing unit.
<Solution 1>
Perform calibration.
<Solution 2>
If Solution 1 does not solve the problem, replace toner cartridges or fixing unit.