Printing Is Faint/Faded

    08-Nov-2012
    8201707900

    Solution

    The Overall Print Result Is Faint
    <Cause 1>
    The setting for the toner density is not appropriate.
    <Solution>
    Adjust the toner density for printing to a darker setting.
    For details on the procedure for adjusting the toner density, see "e-Manual" (HTML manual) in the CD-ROM supplied with the printer.

    <Cause 2>
    [Toner Save] is enabled.
    <Solution>
    Perform the following procedure in the printer driver.
    1. Display the [Quality] sheet.
    2. Click [Advanced Settings].
    3. Set [Toner Save] to [Off].

    Printing Is Faded
    <Cause 1>
    The setting for [Paper Type] is not specified properly.
    <Solution>
    Specify [Paper Type] properly.
    * If you are using envelopes, specify [Envelope H].
    For details on the procedure for specifying [Paper Type], see "e-Manual" (HTML manual) in the CD-ROM supplied with the printer.

    <Cause 2>
    Appropriate paper is not being used.
    <Solution>
    Replace the paper with that which can be used with this printer. [ Usable Paper ]

    <Cause 3>
    The toner cartridges have reached the end of their life.
    <Solution>
    Check the toner cartridges status and replace the toner cartridges of the colors have reached the end of their life.
    For details on installing the toner cartridge, see "e-Manual" (HTML manual) in the CD-ROM supplied with the printer.

    <Cause 4>
    When coarse paper is used, the toner does not fix onto paper well, and the print may come out faint.
    <Solution>
    Perform the following procedure in the Printer Status Window.
    1. Display the Printer Status Window.
    2. From the [Options] menu, select [Device Settings] → [Paper Source Settings].
    3. Select the [Use Rough Paper] check box.

    <Cause 5>
    Thin lines or text was printed.
    <Solution>
    Perform the following procedure in the printer driver.
    1. Display the [Finishing] sheet.
    2. Click [Advanced Settings].
    3. Set [Special Fine Line Processing] to [On].