Unevenness/Smudge Marks Appear
29-Jan-2016
8202846300
Solusi
Did you print data without margins, all the way to the edge of the page?
- This symptom occurs if a margin is set to none in the printer driver. The range that can be printed on this machine is the range inside a 5 mm margin around the edge of the paper or a 10 mm margin around the edge of envelopes. Make sure to have margins around the document to print.
[Finishing] tab 
[Advanced Settings] [Expand Print Region and Print] [Off]
[Advanced Settings] [Expand Print Region and Print] [Off]Are you using appropriate paper?
- Check the usable paper types, and replace with appropriate paper.
- In the Printer Status Window, change the setting of [Special Print Adjustment]. The improvement effect is weakest for [Mode 1] and strongest for [Mode 4]. Try the adjustment starting with [Mode 1].
[Options] 
[Device Settings] [Assisting Print Settings] [Special Print Adjustment] Select mode
[Device Settings] [Assisting Print Settings] [Special Print Adjustment] Select mode
- In the Printer Status Window, enable [Use Special Print Adjustment D].
[Options] [Device Settings] [Assisting Print Settings] Select the [Use Special Print Adjustment D] check box
[Device Settings] [Assisting Print Settings] Select the [Use Special Print Adjustment D] check box
- In the printer driver, change the setting of [Special Print Adjustment]. The improvement effect is weakest for [Mode 1] and strongest for [Mode 4]. Try the adjustment starting with [Mode 1].
[Finishing] tab [Advanced Settings] [Special Print Adjustment] Select mode
[Advanced Settings] [Special Print Adjustment] Select mode
NOTE:
When you select a stronger improvement effect, the overall print density becomes lighter. Also, edges may become less sharp and details may be rougher.
Toner may adhere when you replace the toner cartridge or when you leave the machine without printing for a long period.
- In the Printer Status Window, change the setting of [Special Print Adjustment B]. The improvement effect is weakest for [Mode 1] and strongest for [Mode 3]. Try the adjustment starting with [Mode 1].
[Options] [Device Settings] [Assisting Print Settings] [Special Print Adjustment B] Select mode
[Device Settings] [Assisting Print Settings] [Special Print Adjustment B] Select mode
NOTE:
When you select a stronger improvement effect, printing speed becomes slower.
Are you using appropriate paper?
- Check the usable paper types, and replace with appropriate paper.
- In the Printer Status Window, enable [Use Special Print Adjustment U]. For details on the procedure for displaying the Printer Status Window, see "e-Manual" (HTML manual) in the DVD-ROM supplied with the printer.
[Options] [Device Settings] [Assisting Print Settings] Select the [Use Special Print Adjustment U] check box
[Device Settings] [Assisting Print Settings] Select the [Use Special Print Adjustment U] check box
IMPORTANT:
When you select this check box, print quality may be lower for some types of paper (especially thin paper) and some printing environments (especially environments with high humidity). In that case, clear the check box.
Is it time to replace the toner cartridge?
- Materials inside the toner cartridge may have deteriorated. Replace the toner cartridge.
Is the amount remaining in toner cartridge running low?
- Remove the toner cartridge, shake it 5 or 6 times to evenly distribute the toner inside the cartridge, and then reload it into the machine.
Is it time to replace the toner cartridge?
- Materials inside the toner cartridge may have deteriorated. Replace the toner cartridge. For details on the procedure for replacing the toner cartridge, see "e-Manual" (HTML manual) in the DVD-ROM supplied with the printer.
Is printing sometimes uneven when printing fine lines?
- In the Printer Status Window, enable [Use Special Print Adjustment J].
[Options] [Device Settings] [Assisting Print Settings] Select the [Use Special Print Adjustment J] check box
[Device Settings] [Assisting Print Settings] Select the [Use Special Print Adjustment J] check box
Have you loaded paper that is smaller than the size of the print data?
- Check to make sure that the paper size matches the size of the print data.
Are you using appropriate paper?
- Check the usable paper types, and replace with appropriate paper.
Is it time to replace the toner cartridge?
- Materials inside the toner cartridge may have deteriorated. Replace the toner cartridge. For details on the procedure for replacing the toner cartridge, see "e-Manual" (HTML manual) in the DVD-ROM supplied with the printer.
Are you printing a document with strong contrasts between light and dark, and does the white appear around text or edges in an image?
- In the Printer Status Window, change the setting of [Special Print Mode] to [Special Settings 2].
[Options] [Device Settings] [Assisting Print Settings] [Special Print Mode] [Special Settings 2]
[Device Settings] [Assisting Print Settings] [Special Print Mode] [Special Settings 2]
NOTE:
Compared to the [Off] setting, the [Special Settings 2] setting selects lighter print density.
You can also change this setting from the printer driver's [Finishing] tab [Advanced Settings] [Special Print Mode] [Special Settings 2].
[Advanced Settings] [Special Print Mode] [Special Settings 2].Is the machine installed in a location where it is exposed to direct sunlight?
- Move the machine to a location where it is not exposed to direct sunlight.
Was the toner cartridge been left in direct sunlight for a long period of time?
- Store the toner cartridge in an appropriate location for two to three hours, then try printing again. This may solve the problem. If the problem persists, replace the toner cartridge. For details on the procedure for replacing the toner cartridge, see "e-Manual" (HTML manual) in the DVD-ROM supplied with the printer.
Are you using appropriate paper?
- Check the usable paper types, and replace with appropriate paper.
Is it time to replace the toner cartridge?
- Materials inside the toner cartridge may have deteriorated. Replace the toner cartridge. For details on the procedure for replacing the toner cartridge, see "e-Manual" (HTML manual) in the DVD-ROM supplied with the printer.