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• Clean the inside of the machine. Contact a service representative to clean the inside of the machine. After cleaning the inside of the machine, if you still have the same problems, install a new toner cartridge of the problem color. See "Replacing the toner cartridge" on page 8.5.
• Parts of the machine may have toner on them. If the defects occur on the back of the page, the problem will likely correct itself after a few more pages.
•The fusing assembly may be damaged. Contact a service representative.
Background scatter Background scatter results from bits of toner randomly distributed on the printed page.
• The paper may be too damp. Try printing
with a different batch of paper. Do not open packages of paper until necessary so that
the paper does not absorb too much
moisture.
• If background scatter covers the entire surface area of a printed page, adjust the print resolution through your software application or in printer properties.
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Curl or wave | • | Ensure that the paper is loaded properly. |
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Wrinkles or creases | • | Ensure that the paper is loaded properly. |
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•Turn the stack of paper over in the tray. Also try rotating the paper 180° in the tray.
Back of printouts | Check for leaking toner. Clean the inside of |
are dirty | the machine. Contact a service |
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Black pages | • | The toner cartridge may not be installed | ||
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