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Solving Print Quality Problems

Problem

Solution

Loose toner

• Clean the inside of the printer.

 

• Check the paper type and quality. See “Paper

 

Specifications” on page A.2.

 

• Try installing a new toner cartridge.

 

• If the problem persists, the printer may require repairs.

 

Contact a service representative.

 

 

Character Voids

Character voids are white areas within the parts of

 

characters that should be solid black:

 

• If you are using transparencies when you experience this

 

problem, try another type of transparency. (Because of the

 

composition of transparency media, some character voids

 

are normal.)

 

• You may be printing on the wrong surface on the paper.

 

Remove the paper and turn it around.

 

• The paper may not meet paper specifications. See “Paper

 

Specifications” on page A.2.

 

 

Horizontal stripes

If horizontally aligned black streaks or smears appear:

 

• The toner cartridge may be installed improperly. Remove

 

the cartridge and reinsert it.

 

• The toner cartridge may be defective. Install a new toner

 

cartridge.

 

• If the problem persists, the printer may require repairs.

 

Contact a service representative.

 

 

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Contents Page Page Contents Index Laser Safety Statement Environmental and Safety ConsiderationPower Saver Ozone SafetyRadio Frequency Emissions Canadian Radio Interference Regulations Environmental and Safety ConsiderationSpecial Features Printer Components Handle paper flexibly Special FeaturesFront View Printer ComponentsToner cartridge Front cover Printer ComponentsParallel port Page Carefully remove all packing tapes from the printer Unpack Your PrinterAttach the supplied paper output support as shown Install the Toner Cartridge Install the Toner Cartridge Load Paper Load Paper Turn on the Printer Turn on the powerPlug the other end into a properly grounded AC outlet Verify the following Install the Printer SoftwareBefore Installing the Printer Software Print a DemoInstall the Printer Software Installing the Printer Software from the CD-ROMInstall the Printer Software From the Start menu, select Programs Software Installation TipsClick OK When your computer confirms your selection, click YesControl Panel Buttons Control Panel Lights Print demo Clean the inside of the printerPrinter must be in the Ready mode Control Panel ButtonsFor further information on the Toner Save mode, see Turn the Toner Save Mode on/offControl Panel Buttons Reprint last page of the jobPaper out Ready modeControl Panel Lights ProcessingPage Choosing Paper and Other Media When you choose print media, consider the followingsChoosing Paper and Other Media Media Sizes and CapacitiesPaper Guidelines Envelopes Labels Paper heavier than 24 lb 90 g/m2 Selecting the Output LocationPrinting to the Face-Down Output Tray Printing to the Face-Up Output SlotUsing the Manual Input Tray Using the Automatic Input TrayLoading Paper Push the output lever down to open the face-up output slot Loading PaperPrinting on Envelopes Adjust the guide to the edge of the envelope stackPush the output lever down Printing on EnvelopesPrint the document After printing, push the output lever up Printing on Heavy Paper Printing on Labels Printing on Transparencies Printing on Preprinted Paper Printing on Card Stocks Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper N-Up Printing Open the document you want to print Printing a DocumentPrinting a Document LandscapePortrait Printing a Document To stop a print job from the Printers folder Canceling a Print JobUsing Help To stop a print job from your printerClick OK, then start printing Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper N-Up PrintingSetting Print Resolution To enable this feature from your printer Using Toner Save ModeTo enable this feature from the software application Using Power Save Mode Using Other Graphic Options Correcting Print Quality for Altitude Setting Graphic ModeReprinting the Jammed Reprinting the Last Press Cancel/Reprint briefly in Ready modeSelect Properties in the Printers menu Setting Up Host ComputerPrinting on a Network Environment Start WindowsPrinting on a Network Environment Setting Up Client PCPage Saving toner Maintaining Toner CartridgeToner Cartridge Redistributing TonerIf the print remains light Firmly close the coverCleaning the Outside Cleaning the PrinterCleaning the Inside Then, plug in the power cord, and turn the printer on Cleaning the PrinterReinsert the toner cartridge and close the cover Page Control panel is on Troubleshooting ChecklistSee Solving General Printing Problems Then choose the Spool Settings Print Configured incorrectlyPrinter driver may Uninstall the printer driver, then System errorSolving General Printing Problems Text is wrong Is malfunctioning Application Contact a service representativeSetting Try printing a job from anotherOutput Area Clearing Paper JamsPull the jammed paper carefully out of the output stacker Clearing Paper Jams Input AreaCarefully pull the jammed paper out of the input tray Open and close the front cover to resume printing Inside the PrinterRemove the toner cartridge Do not mix paper types in the input tray Tips for Avoiding Paper JamsDo not load wrinkled, creased, damp or highly curled paper Print Quality Checklist Solving Print Quality ProblemsSolving Print Quality Problems Solving Print Quality Problems Correct itself after a few more pages Install a new toner cartridgeProblems, install a new toner cartridge Increase the amount of background shadingApplication or the printer properties Can cause this problemService, contact a service representative Moisture from the airMake sure that paper is loaded properly Humidity will cause paper curl. See PaperRotating the paper 180 in the input tray SlotAre normal Clean the inside of the printerTry installing a new toner cartridge Contact a service representativeLight status legend Troubleshooting Error MessagesPower off Printer Light PatternsDoor open Troubleshooting Error MessagesCanceling a job or memory out System error Fuser or LSU errorCommon Windows Problems Page Printer Specifications Overview Paper SpecificationsSupported Sizes of Paper Paper SpecificationsGuidelines for Using Paper Paper Output Capacity Printer and Paper Storage Environment Paper should be stored at or near room temperatureEnvelopes Envelopes with Double Side Seams Return addressSee Printing on Transparencies on LabelsTransparencies See Printing on Labels onMaking Installation Diskettes Installing Software from DisketteIf the CD-ROM drive does not automatically run Click Copy all disk images Installing Software from DiskettesInstalling Software Install Setup Script file Linux Driver InstallationLinux Driver Configuration InstallationLinux Driver Installation Install setup scriptComplete the printer driver installation To set upFilter setup To save the setting, press the OK buttonCardstock, print Driver Access Install RemoveError light Error messages Features Graphic modePaper Acceptable size and capacities 4.2, A.3 Power save modePrinter software, install Printing Cancel Up printing OrientationResolution Unpack Setup printer ChecklistClean General Install TroubleshootingVisit us at

ML-4500 specifications

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