Samsung SCX-4200R 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

AaBbCc

page 8.3. If this does not improve the print

AaBbCc

quality, install a new toner cartridge.

• The paper may not meet paper specifications; for

AaBbCc

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

AaBbCc

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.

AaBbCc

 

AaBbCc

 

Dropouts

If faded areas, generally rounded, occur randomly

 

on the page:

AaBbCc

• A single sheet of paper may be defective. Try

AaBbCc

reprinting the job.

• The moisture content of the paper is uneven or

AaBbCc

the paper has moist spots on its surface. Try a

AaBbCc

different brand of paper. See page 3.2.

AaBbCc

• 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.

AaBbCc

• 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

AaBbCc

cleaning sheet several times to clean the toner

AaBbCc

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

still have the same problems, remove the toner

AaBbCc

cartridge and install a new one. See page 8.4.

AaBbCc

• 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 Spain Contents General specifications 10.1 Solving other problemsPrinter specifications 10.2 Clearing paper jams Understanding the Status LEDLaser Safety Statement Important Precautions and Safety InformationOzone Safety Use only No.26 AWG or larger telephone line cordRecycling Power SaverRadio Frequency Emissions Fax BrandingDeclaration of Conformity European Countries Replacing the Fitted Plug for UK OnlyYou should also know that Page Introduction Special featuresUnderstanding component locations Rear cover Power receptacle USB port Power switchFront view Rear viewSCX-4200/ SCX-4200R Control panel functionsFinding more information Getting startedInstalling the toner cartridge Selecting a locationClearance space Loading paper Changing the size of the paper in the paper input tray Turning the machine on Making connectionsToner save mode Using the save modesPower save mode Overview of control panel menusSupplied printer software Printer driver featuresPrograms for windows Linux driverRequirements Recommended System requirementsLoading document Loading original documents and paperType Size Dimensions Weight a Capacity b Selecting print materialsSupported paper types and sizes Type Size Dimensions Weighta Capacityb Paper size supported in each modeMode Size Source Guidelines for selecting and storing print materialsPaper Type Guidelines Envelopes Guidelines for special materialsConsider the following factors Paper Type GuidelinesManual feeder Paper input trayTips on using the manual feeder Setting the paper size and typeSelecting an output location Printing to the output tray Face downPrinting to the rear cover Face up Take the paper out manuallyBe careful not to pinch your fingers Changing the settings for each copy CopyingCopying Using special copy features Changing the default settingsAuto Fit copying ID Card copyingSetting the time out option UP copyingPoster copying Basic printing Canceling a print jobPrinting a document This chapter explains common printing tasksScanning basics ScanningOrdering toner cartridge How to purchaseToner cartridges Type Yield a Part number Standard Pages SCX-D4200ACleaning your machine MaintenancePrinting reports Clearing memoryCleaning the drum Cleaning the scan unitIf the problem remains, repeat steps 1 through Redistributing the toner cartridge Maintaining the toner cartridgeToner cartridge storage Saving tonerConsumable and replacement parts Replacing the toner cartridgeItems Yield Average Clearing paper jams TroubleshootingMessage Location of Jam Go to Paper Jam Paper input trayPaper exit area Fuser area or around the toner cartridgeUnderstanding the Status LED Tips for avoiding paper jamsStatus Description Paper feeding problems Solving other problemsDisplay Meaning Suggested solutions Condition Suggested solutionsPrinting problems Condition Possible cause Suggested solutionsSoftware Section Select Download as Bit Image Press Menu until Machine SetupPrinting quality problems Condition Suggested solutions Light or fadedPrint Characters MisformedSkew Curl or waveCopying problems Scanning problemsCurl Common Linux Problems Common windows problemsFollowing command Error is reported while scanningInstall Xsane plug-in for Gimp on the your Encounter errorCommon macintosh problems Problems in printer setup utilitySoftware. See Software Section General specifications SpecificationsScanner and copier specifications 10.110.2 Printer specificationsIndex Page Software section Contents Setting Up a Host Computer Setting Up a Client Computer Using Smart PanelUsing Your Printer with a Macintosh Installing Printer Software Installing Printer Software in WindowsInstalling Printer Software in Windows Reinstalling Printer Software Select the components you want to reinstall and click NextRemoving Printer Software Select your printer driver from the Name drop-down list Printing a DocumentLayout Tab Printer SettingsPaper Orientation Select Printers and Faxes Select your printer driver iconPaper Tab SourceScaling Printing Toner Save Mode ResolutionGraphics Tab DarknessExtras Tab About TabPrinter Tab Using Help Using a Favorite SettingPrinting Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper N-Up Printing Advanced PrintingPrinting Posters Printing a Reduced or Enlarged DocumentFitting Your Document to a Selected Paper Size Using an Existing Watermark Using WatermarksCreating a Watermark Editing a WatermarkWhat is an Overlay? Using OverlaysUsing a Page Overlay Creating a New Page OverlaySetting Up a Client Computer Setting Up a Host ComputerSharing the Printer Locally Check the Share this printer boxOpening the Troubleshooting Guide Using Smart PanelUnderstanding Smart Panel Toner LevelChanging the Smart Panel Program Settings Uninstalling Samsung SmarThru Scanning Using Samsung SmarThruUsing Samsung SmarThru Scanning Process with TWAIN- enabled Software Scanning Using the WIA DriverUsing Onscreen Help File Installing the MFP Driver Using Your Printer in LinuxGetting Started System RequirementsInstalling the MFP Driver Uninstalling the MFP Driver Using the MFP ConfiguratorOpening the MFP Configurator Click UninstallScanners Configuration Printers ConfigurationPrinters Tab Classes TabConfiguring Printer Properties MFP Ports ConfigurationSharing Ports Between Printers and Scanners Printing from Applications Printing FilesTo print any document file Click Properties Scanning a DocumentUsing the Image Editor Adding Job Type SettingsYou can use the following tools to edit the image Installing Software for Macintosh Using Your Printer with a MacintoshInstall the Printer driver Uninstalling the Printer driverInstall the Scan driver Setting Up the PrinterUninstalling the Scan driver For a Network-connected MacintoshLayout Setting Changing Printer SettingsPrinting Printing a DocumentResolutionQuality Printer Features SettingPrinting Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper Select the page order from the Layout Direction optionScanning Index Toner save, set 10 TWAIN, scan Windows 10 toner save 10 true-type optionRev
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