Unevenness/Smudge Marks Appear

    10-Jan-2012
    8200861200

    Solusi

    Printing Is Uneven
    <Cause 1>
    Paper is too moist or too dry.
    <Solution>
    Replace the paper with new paper in an unopened package. For details on paper which requires attention before use, see "e-Manual" (HTML manual) in the CD-ROM supplied with the printer.

    <Cause 2>
    The toner is running out.
    <Solution>
    Replace the toner cartridge with a new one. For details on installing the toner cartridge, see "e-Manual" (HTML manual) in the CD-ROM supplied with the printer.

    <Cause 3>
    The drum in the toner cartridge is deteriorated.
    <Solution>
    Replace the toner cartridge with a new one. For details on replacing the toner cartridge, see "e-Manual" (HTML manual) in the CD-ROM supplied with the printer.

    The Back of the Printed Paper Has Smudge Marks
    <Cause>
    The size of the print data was larger than that of the loaded paper.
    <Solution>
    Check if the size of the print data matches that of the loaded paper.

    The Printed Paper Has Vertical Streaks
    <Cause 1>
    Depending on the paper type or the operating environment, vertical streaks may appear on the printed paper.
    <Solution 1>
    Replace the paper with new paper in an unopened package. For details on the paper which requires attention before use, see "e-Manual" (HTML manual) in the CD-ROM supplied with the printer.
    <Solution 2>
    Perform the following procedure in the printer driver.
    1. Display the [Finishing] sheet.
    2. Click [Advanced Settings].
    3. Set [Special Print Adjustment C] to [On].
    You can specify the same setting from the printer's control panel. For details on the setting from the printer's control panel, see "e-Manual" (HTML manual) in the CD-ROM supplied with the printer.
    * Resetting the setting to [Off] due to change in paper type or operating environment may also avoid vertical streaks appearing on the printed paper. In this case, reset the setting to [Off].
    * If you specify this setting, printing speed drops.
    <Solution 3>
    Perform the following procedure in the printer driver.
    1. Display the [Finishing] sheet.
    2. Click [Advanced Settings].
    3. Set [Special Print Adjustment A] to [Mode 1].
    If the problem is not solved, specify [Mode 2].
    If the problem is not solved, specify [Mode 3].
    If the problem is not solved, specify [Mode 4].
    You can specify the same setting from the printer's control panel. For details on the setting from the printer's control panel, see "e-Manual" (HTML manual) in the CD-ROM supplied with the printer.
    * Resetting the setting to [Off] due to change in paper type or operating environment may also avoid vertical streaks appearing on the printed paper. In this case, reset the setting to [Off].
    * Vertical streaks are alleviated by specifying a setting between [Mode 1] and [Mode 4]. However, this decreases print density compared to when [Off] is specified.
    This may also make outlines appear to be blurred or slightly jagged.
    * If outlines are jagged, select [Off].

    <Cause 2>
    The toner cartridge was replaced, or the printer was not printed for a long period of time.
    <Solution>
    Perform the following procedure in the printer driver.
    1. Display the [Finishing] sheet.
    2. Click [Advanced Settings].
    3. Set [Special Print Adjustment B] to [Mode 1].
    If the problem is not solved, specify [Mode 2].
    If the problem is not solved, specify [Mode 3].
    * Selecting [Off] may also avoid vertical streaks appearing on the printed paper. In this case, reset the setting to [Off].
    * If you specify this setting, printing speed may drop.

    Printed Pages Have White Specks
    <Cause 1>
    Appropriate paper is not being used.
    <Solution>
    Replace the paper with that which can be used with this printer. [Usable Paper]

    <Cause 2>
    Damp paper is used.
    <Solution>
    Replace the paper with new paper in an unopened package. For details on the paper which requires attention before use, see "e-Manual" (HTML manual) in the CD-ROM supplied with the printer.

    <Cause 3>
    The drum in the toner cartridge is deteriorated.
    <Solution>
    Replace the toner cartridge with a new one. For details on the procedure for replacing the toner cartridge, see "e-Manual" (HTML manual) in the CD-ROM supplied with the printer.

    Residual Images Appear on Non-printed Areas
    <Cause 1>
    Appropriate paper is not being used.
    <Solution>
    Replace the paper with that which can be used with this printer. [Usable Paper]

    <Cause 2>
    The drum in the toner cartridge is deteriorated.
    <Solution>
    Replace the toner cartridge with a new one. For details on the procedure for replacing the toner cartridge, see "e-Manual" (HTML manual) in the CD-ROM supplied with the printer.

    The Overall Print Result Is Dark
    <Cause 1>
    The setting for [Density] is not appropriate.
    <Solution>
    Perform the following procedure in the printer driver.
    1. Display the [Quality] sheet.
    2. Click [Advanced Settings].
    3. Adjust the value for [Toner Density].
    You can specify the same setting from the printer's control panel. For details on the setting from the printer's control panel, see "e-Manual" (HTML manual) in the CD-ROM supplied with the printer.

    <Cause 2>
    The printer is exposed to direct sunlight or strong light.
    <Solution>
    Move the printer.

    The Toner Does Not Fix onto the Paper Well
    <Cause 1>
    The setting for the paper type is not appropriate.
    <Solution>
    Specify the setting for the paper type properly. For details on the procedure for specifying the setting for the 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>
    Toner may not fix onto paper completely depending on the paper type.
    <Solution>
    Perform the following procedure in the printer driver.
    1. Display the [Paper Source] sheet.
    2. Set [Paper Type] to one of the following settings.
    Currently Selected SettingSetting to be Selected
    [Plain Paper L][Plain Paper]
    [Plain Paper][Heavy Paper 1]
    [Heavy Paper 1][Heavy Paper 2]

    * If you specify [Heavy Paper 1] or [Heavy Paper 2], the printing speed drops.

    <Cause 4>
    A problem is occurring inside the printer.
    <Solution>
    If <Ennn-nnnn> appears in the display, follow the procedure in "The Service Call <Ennn-nnnn> Appears in the Display ("n" Represents an Alphanumeric Character)" in "e-Manual" to solve the problem.

    Smudge Marks of Spattering Toner Appear around the Text or Patterns
    <Cause 1>
    Appropriate paper is not being used.
    <Solution>
    Replace the paper with that which can be used with this printer. [Usable Paper]