Samsung 4200 manual Printing quality problems, Condition Suggested solutions Light or faded

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Printing quality problems

If the inside of the machine is dirty or paper has been loaded improperly, you may notice a reduction in print quality. See the table below to clear the problem.

Condition

Suggested solutions

 

 

Light or faded

If a vertical white streak or faded area appears on

print

the page:

AaBbCc

• The toner supply is low. You may be able to

temporarily extend the toner cartridge life. See

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page 8.3. If this does not improve the print

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quality, install a new toner cartridge.

• The paper may not meet paper specifications; for

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example, the paper is too moist or too rough. See

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page 3.2.

 

• If the entire page is light, the print resolution

 

setting is too low or the toner save mode is on.

 

Adjust the print resolution and turn the toner save

 

mode off. See the Software Section and

 

page 2.6, respectively.

•A combination of faded or smeared defects may indicate that the toner cartridge needs cleaning. See page 8.2.

•The surface of the LSU part inside the machine may be dirty. Clean the LSU. See page 8.2.

Toner specks

• The paper may not meet specifications; for

AaBbCc

example, the paper is too moist or too rough. See

page 3.2.

AaBbCc

• The transfer roller may be dirty. Clean the inside

AaBbCc

of your machine. See page 8.1.

• The paper path may need cleaning. See page 8.2.

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Dropouts

If faded areas, generally rounded, occur randomly

 

on the page:

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• A single sheet of paper may be defective. Try

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reprinting the job.

• The moisture content of the paper is uneven or

AaBbCc

the paper has moist spots on its surface. Try a

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different brand of paper. See page 3.2.

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• The paper lot is bad. The manufacturing

 

processes can cause some areas to reject toner.

 

Try a different kind or brand of paper.

•If these steps do not correct the problem, contact a service representative.

Condition

Suggested solutions

 

 

Vertical lines

If black vertical streaks appear on the page:

AaBbCc

• The drum inside the toner cartridge has probably

been scratched. Remove the toner cartridge and

AaBbCc

install a new one. See page 8.4.

AaBbCc

 

AaBbCc

If white vertical streaks appear on the page:

AaBbCc

• The surface of the LSU part inside the machine

may be dirty. Clean the LSU (see page 8.2).

 

Gray background

If the amount of background shading becomes

 

 

 

unacceptable:

 

 

 

AaBbCc

• Change to a lighter weight paper. See page 3.2.

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• Check the machine’s environment: very dry (low

AaBbCc

humidity) or high humidity (higher than 80% RH)

conditions can increase the amount of background

AaBbCc

shading.

AaBbCc

• Remove the old toner cartridge and install a new

 

one. See page 8.4.

Toner smear

• Clean the inside of the machine. See page 8.1.

 

• Check the paper type and quality. See page 3.2.

 

• Remove the toner cartridge and install a new one.

 

See page 8.4.

Vertical repetitive If marks repeatedly appear on the printed side of

defects

the page at even intervals:

AaBbCc

• The toner cartridge may be damaged. If a

repetitive mark occurs on the page, print a

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cleaning sheet several times to clean the toner

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cartridge; see page 8.2. After the printout, if you

still have the same problems, remove the toner

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cartridge and install a new one. See page 8.4.

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• 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.

•If you use inferior quality paper; see page 8.2.

9.7

Troubleshooting

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Contents Page Page Contact Samsung Worldwide Contents 10.1 10.2Important Precautions and Safety Information Use only No.26 AWG or larger telephone line cordPower Saver Approvals and Certifications EC CertificationPage Special features IntroductionRear cover Power receptacle USB port Power switch Understanding component locationsFront view Rear viewControl panel functions SCX-4200Getting started Finding more informationInstalling the toner cartridge Selecting a locationLoading paper Changing the size of the paper in the paper input tray Making connections Turning the machine onUsing the save modes Toner save modePower save mode Overview of control panel menusPrinter driver features Supplied printer softwarePrograms for windows Linux driverSystem requirements RequirementsLoading original documents and paper Loading original documents and paperLoading document Supported paper types and sizes Type Size Dimensions WeightaSelecting print materials Paper size supported in each mode Type Size Dimensions Weighta CapacitybMode Size Source Guidelines for selecting and storing print materialsPaper Type Guidelines Paper input tray Manual feederSetting the paper size and type Tips on using the manual feederSelecting an output location Printing to the output tray Face downBe careful not to pinch your fingers Printing to the rear cover Face upTake the paper out manually Copying Changing the settings for each copyCopying Changing the default settings Using special copy featuresAuto Fit copying ID Card copyingPoster copying Setting the time out optionUP copying Canceling a print job Basic printingPrinting a document This chapter explains common printing tasksScanning ScanningScanning basics How to purchase Ordering toner cartridgeToner cartridges Type Yield a Part number Standard Pages SCX-D4200AMaintenance Cleaning your machinePrinting reports Clearing memoryIf the problem remains, repeat steps 1 through Cleaning the drumCleaning the scan unit Status LED blinks red Maintaining the toner cartridgeRedistributing the toner cartridge Items Yield Average Consumable and replacement partsReplacing the toner cartridge Troubleshooting Clearing paper jamsMessage Location of Jam Go to Paper Jam Paper input tray Below Open/Close DoorFuser area or around the toner cartridge Paper exit areaStatus Description Understanding the Status LEDTips for avoiding paper jams Solving other problems Paper feeding problemsDisplay Meaning Suggested solutions Condition Suggested solutionsSoftware Section Printing problemsCondition Press Menu until Machine Setup Print Printing quality problemsCondition Suggested solutions Light or faded Misformed If characters are improperly formed Characters SkewCurl or wave Wrinkles orCurl Copying problemsScanning problems Common windows problems Common Linux ProblemsInstalled both Linux Simultaneous access of different consumer MFP driver onSimultaneously, please install the LPP first Following commandCommon macintosh problems Software. See Software SectionSpecifications General specificationsScanner and copier specifications Duty cycle Monthly print Up to 10,000 pagesPrinter specifications 10.2ID card, special copy 4.2 installing, toner cartridge Linux problems 9.10 loading documentsClone, special copy 4.2 component location 1.2 connection Up 4.3 auto fit 4.2 clone 4.2 darknessSystem requirements Windows Scanning 6.1 software overviewGeneral 10.1 paper 3.2 printer Software section Contents Sharing the Printer Locally Using Your Printer with a Macintosh Installing Printer Software in Windows Installing Printer SoftwareInstalling Printer Software in Windows Reinstalling Printer Software Removing Printer SoftwareMake sure that your printer is selected Printing a DocumentSelect your printer driver from the Name drop-down list Printer Settings Layout TabPaper Orientation Select Printers and Faxes Select your printer driver iconScaling Printing Paper TabSource Resolution Toner Save ModeGraphics Tab DarknessPrinter Tab Extras TabAbout Tab Using a Favorite Setting Using HelpAdvanced Printing Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper N-Up PrintingFitting Your Document to a Selected Paper Size Printing PostersPrinting a Reduced or Enlarged Document Using Watermarks Using an Existing WatermarkCreating a Watermark Editing a WatermarkUsing Overlays What is an Overlay?Using a Page Overlay Creating a New Page OverlaySetting Up a Host Computer Setting Up a Client ComputerCheck the Share this printer box Select Local Port and click New PortToner Level Opening the Troubleshooting GuideUnderstanding Smart Panel Changing the Smart Panel Program Settings Scanning Using Samsung SmarThru Uninstalling Samsung SmarThruUsing Samsung SmarThru Using Onscreen Help File Scanning Process with TWAIN- enabled SoftwareScanning Using the WIA Driver System Requirements Installing the MFP DriverGetting Started Installing the MFP Driver Using the MFP Configurator Uninstalling the MFP DriverOpening the MFP Configurator Click UninstallPrinters Configuration Scanners ConfigurationPrinters Tab Classes TabConfiguring Printer Properties MFP Ports ConfigurationSharing Ports Between Printers and Scanners Available portsFile menu Printing from ApplicationsPrinting Files Scanning a Document Click PropertiesClick your scanner Drag the pointer to set the image area to be scannedUse these tools to edit the image Using the Image EditorAdding Job Type Settings Installing Software for Macintosh Install the Printer driverUninstalling the Printer driver Double-click the Samsung SPL2 Installer iconSetting Up the Printer Install the Scan driverUninstalling the Scan driver For a Network-connected MacintoshChanging Printer Settings Layout SettingPrinting Printing a DocumentPrinter Features Setting ResolutionQualityPrinting Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper Paper TypeScanning Index Macintosh 31 uninstall Windows Rev
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