IBM 1464 Streaked vertical, Lines, Print irregularities, Print too light, Print too dark, Poor

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Symptom

Cause

Solution

Streaked vertical

Toner is smeared before fusing to the

If paper is stiff, try feeding from

lines

paper.

another tray.

ABCDE

The print cartridge is defective.

Replace the color print cartridge

ABCDE

 

causing the streaks.

 

 

ABCDE

 

 

Print irregularities

Paper has absorbed moisture due to

Load paper from a fresh package in

 

high humidity.

the paper tray.

ABCDE

You are using paper that does not

Avoid textured paper with rough

meet the printer specifications.

finishes.

 

ABCDE

The image transfer unit and transfer

Make sure the printer’s paper type,

roller are worn or defective.

paper texture, and paper weight

ABCDE

The fuser is worn or defective.

settings match the type of paper you

 

are using.

 

 

Replace the image transfer unit and

 

 

transfer roller.

 

 

Replace the fuser.

Print too light

The Toner Darkness setting is too

Select a different Toner Darkness

 

light.

setting from the printer driver before

 

You are using paper that does not

sending the job to print.

 

meet the printer specifications.

Perform a Color Adjust in the Utilities

 

The print cartridges are low on toner.

Menu.

 

The print cartridges are defective or

Load paper from a new package.

 

have been installed in more than one

Avoid textured paper with rough

 

printer.

finishes.

 

 

Make sure the paper you load in the

 

 

trays is not damp.

 

 

Make sure the printer’s paper type,

 

 

paper texture, and paper weight

 

 

settings match the type of paper you

 

 

are using.

 

 

Replace the print cartridges.

 

 

 

Print too dark

The Toner Darkness setting is too

Select a different Toner Darkness

 

dark.

setting from the printer driver before

 

The print cartridges are defective.

sending the job to print.

 

 

Replace the print cartridges.

 

 

 

Transparency print quality is

You are using transparencies that do

Use only transparencies

poor

not meet the printer specifications.

recommended by the printer

(Print has inappropriate light or dark

The Paper Type setting for the tray

manufacturer.

you are using is set to something

Make sure the Paper Type setting is

spots, toner is smeared, horizontal or

other than Transparency.

set to Transparency.

vertical light bands appear, or color

does not project.)

 

 

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Contents Help guide Page Help guide Page Help guide Color quality guide Color MenuManual Color BalanceSamples Solving color quality problems Frequently asked questions FAQ about color printingWhat is Manual Color Correction? Is it possible to increase the gloss in the printed output?RGB Cmyk Printing guide Load paper or other print mediaLoading 500-sheet trays Loading the multipurpose feederSet Paper Type and Paper Size Loading other input optionsInstall drivers for local printing Click Install Software Click Printer and SoftwareConnection guide WindowsUsing Windows 95 Windows 98 first edition Serial printingMacintosh Creating a desktop printer icon MacintoshVerify printer setup Printing a menu settingsPrinting a network setup Double-clickPrint Center or Printer Setup UtilityAssigning a printer IP address Configure for TCP/IPDocumentation Network Printer Install Install drivers for network printing Verifying the IP settingsPrinting configuration Operating system Click Install SoftwareClick File Sharing Install a custom printer driverClick Finished Install the printer driver or subset on network clients Click Network Print ServerInstall a custom PPD file Choose Printing à Change SetupMac OS 8.6 to Create a desktop printerUsing AppleTalk NetWarePrint media guide Print media guideStoring paper Avoiding paper jamsClearing jams guide Access doors and traysClearing jams guide Area a Understanding jam messagesClearing the entire paper path Area D Area BArea C Area T1 Area EArea Tx Area JArea L Clearing mailbox or output expander jams Area MArea K Clearing fuser jams Clearing image transfer unit jamsClearing finisher jams Areas 1 If you still need helpPrint quality guide Streaked vertical LinesPrint irregularities Print too lightWhen you handle the sheets Toner specksToner rubs off the paper easily GrayIncorrect margins Skewed printBlank pages Solid color pagesMoving guide Moving the printer within the officePreparing the printer for shipment Moving guidePage Readers’ Comments We’d Like to Hear from You Business Reply Mail Readers’ Comments We’d Like to Hear from YouPage Part Number 75P6580

1454, 1464 specifications

The IBM 1454 and 1464 are notable computing systems that have played a significant role in the evolution of technology. Introduced in the 1960s, these systems were part of IBM's early foray into mini-computers, which aimed to provide more accessible computing power compared to their larger mainframe counterparts.

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