Colors in printed images are uneven (iPF6300S)
Issue
Colors in printed images are uneven
Cause and Solution
<Corrective Action>
In [Print Priority] in the [Advanced Settings] of the printer driver, choose [Image].
<Corrective Action>
Printed colors may appear uneven on the leading edge of paper that is susceptible to curling. Select a stronger level in [VacuumStrngth] in the Control Panel menu to increase suction against the paper, or specify a leading margin of 20 mm (0.79 in) or more.
<Corrective Action>
Choose a higher level of [Print Quality] in the [Advanced Settings] of the printer driver.
Printing in [Fast] or [Standard] mode is faster and consumes less ink than in [Highest quality] or [High] modes, but the printing quality is lower.
<Corrective Action>
Select [Unidirectional Printing] in the [Advanced Settings] of the printer driver.
<Cause5> When borderless printing is used, the edge of the paper is cut during printing. Thus, ink density may be slightly uneven at the leading edges.
<Corrective Action1>
Specify [No] in [Auto Cut] in the printer driver before printing. In this case, the paper can be printed without borders on the left and right sides only. Cut the printed document ejected from the printer, and then use scissors or a cutting tool to cut away the edges on the top and bottom.
<Corrective Action2>
Choose a higher level of [Print Quality] in the [Advanced Settings] of the printer driver.
<Corrective Action>
Adjust the Printhead alignment.
<Corrective Action>
To avoid uneven colors, we recommend drying each sheet separately.
<Corrective Action>
In [Advanced Settings] of the printer driver, choose [Highest quality] or [High] in [Print Quality].
<Cause9> The type of paper specified in the printer driver does not match the type loaded in the printer.
<Corrective Action1>
Load paper of the same type as you have specified in the printer driver.
<Corrective Action2>
Make sure the same type of paper is specified in the printer driver as you have loaded in the printer.
1. Press the [Stop] button and stop printing.
2. Change the type of paper in the printer driver and try printing again.
<Cause10> Colors may be uneven at the trailing edge when you print on heavyweight sheets even if you execute Adj Far Ed Feed.
<Corrective Action>
For heavyweight sheets or similar paper, execute [Adj Far Ed Feed] with the Front Tray Guides raised. Also keep the Front Tray Guides raised during printing.
Lower the Front Tray Guides when printing on paper other than heavyweight sheets.
<Corrective Action>
When [Scan Wait Time] > [Area] is set to [Leading edge], colors may be uneven 110–140 mm from the leading edge. (The position varies depending on the [Print Quality] setting.)
In this case, select [Scan Wait Time] > [Area] > [Entire area].
However, note that printing will now take longer.
<Cause12> When you load paper in the Front Paper Feed Slot and print, colors may be uneven at the leading edge of the paper.
<Corrective Action1>
Choose a higher level of [Print Quality] in the [Advanced Settings] of the printer driver.
Printing in [Fast] or [Standard] mode is faster and consumes less ink than in [Highest quality] or [High] modes, but the printing quality is lower.
<Corrective Action2>
Straighten the paper if it is warped, and then load it straight into the printer.