Samsung SCX-4200R Misformed, Characters, Skew, Curl or wave, Wrinkles or, Creases, Loose toner

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Condition

Suggested solutions

 

 

Background

Background scatter results from bits of toner

scatter

randomly distributed on the printed page.

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• 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 occurs on an envelope,

change the printing layout to avoid printing over

areas that have overlapping seams on the reverse

 

side. Printing on seams can cause problems.

 

• If background scatter covers the entire surface

 

area of a printed page, adjust the print resolution

 

through your software application or the printer

 

properties.

Misformed

• If characters are improperly formed and

characters

producing hollow images, the paper stock may be

 

too slick. Try a different paper. See page 3.2.

•If characters are improperly formed and producing a wavy effect, the scanner unit may

need service. For service, contact a service representative.

Page skew

• Ensure that the paper is loaded properly.

AaBbCc

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

• Ensure that the paper or other material is loaded

correctly and the guides are not too tight or too

AaBbCc

loose against the paper stack.

AaBbCc

 

AaBbCc

 

AaBbCc

 

Curl or wave

• Ensure that the paper is loaded properly.

 

• Check the paper type and quality. Both high

 

temperature and humidity can cause paper curl.

 

See page 3.2.

 

• Turn over the stack of paper in the tray. Also try

 

rotating the paper 180° in the tray.

 

• Try printing to the rear cover.

Condition

Suggested solutions

 

 

Wrinkles or

• Ensure that the paper is loaded properly.

creases

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

 

• Turn over the stack of paper in the tray. Also try

 

rotating the paper 180° in the tray.

 

• Try printing to the rear cover.

Back of printouts

Check for leaking toner. Clean the inside of the

are dirty

machine. See page 8.1.

Black pages

• The toner cartridge may not be installed properly.

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Remove the toner cartridge and reinsert it.

• The toner cartridge may be defective and need

replacing. Remove the toner cartridge and install

a new one. See page 8.4.

• The machine may require repair. Contact a service

representative.

Loose toner

• 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.

•If the problem persists, the machine may require

repair. Contact a service representative.

Character Voids

Character voids are white areas within parts of

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characters that should be solid black:

• If you are using transparencies, try another type

of transparency. Because of the composition of

transparencies, some character voids are normal.

• You may be printing on the wrong surface of the

paper. Remove the paper and turn it around.

• The paper may not meet paper specifications. See

 

page 3.2.

9.8

Troubleshooting

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Contents Page Page Contact Samsung worldwide Spain Contents Printer specifications 10.2 Solving other problemsGeneral specifications 10.1 Clearing paper jams Understanding the Status LEDOzone Safety Important Precautions and Safety InformationLaser Safety Statement Use only No.26 AWG or larger telephone line cordRadio Frequency Emissions Power SaverRecycling Fax BrandingReplacing the Fitted Plug for UK Only Declaration of Conformity European CountriesYou should also know that Page Special features IntroductionFront view Rear cover Power receptacle USB port Power switchUnderstanding component locations Rear viewControl panel functions SCX-4200/ SCX-4200RGetting started Finding more informationSelecting a location Installing the toner cartridgeClearance space Loading paper Changing the size of the paper in the paper input tray Making connections Turning the machine onPower save mode Using the save modesToner save mode Overview of control panel menusPrograms for windows Printer driver featuresSupplied printer software Linux driverSystem requirements Requirements RecommendedLoading original documents and paper Loading documentSelecting print materials Type Size Dimensions Weight a Capacity bSupported paper types and sizes Mode Size Source Paper size supported in each modeType Size Dimensions Weighta Capacityb Guidelines for selecting and storing print materialsConsider the following factors Guidelines for special materialsPaper Type Guidelines Envelopes Paper Type GuidelinesPaper input tray Manual feederSelecting an output location Setting the paper size and typeTips on using the manual feeder Printing to the output tray Face downTake the paper out manually Printing to the rear cover Face upBe careful not to pinch your fingers Copying Changing the settings for each copyCopying Auto Fit copying Changing the default settingsUsing special copy features ID Card copyingUP copying Setting the time out optionPoster copying Printing a document Canceling a print jobBasic printing This chapter explains common printing tasksScanning Scanning basicsToner cartridges How to purchaseOrdering toner cartridge Type Yield a Part number Standard Pages SCX-D4200APrinting reports MaintenanceCleaning your machine Clearing memoryCleaning the scan unit Cleaning the drumIf the problem remains, repeat steps 1 through Toner cartridge storage Maintaining the toner cartridgeRedistributing the toner cartridge Saving tonerReplacing the toner cartridge Consumable and replacement partsItems Yield Average Message Location of Jam Go to TroubleshootingClearing paper jams Paper Jam Paper input trayFuser area or around the toner cartridge Paper exit areaTips for avoiding paper jams Understanding the Status LEDStatus Description Display Meaning Suggested solutions Solving other problemsPaper feeding problems Condition Suggested solutionsCondition Possible cause Suggested solutions Printing problemsSoftware Section Press Menu until Machine Setup Select Download as Bit ImageCondition Suggested solutions Light or faded Printing quality problemsPrint Skew MisformedCharacters Curl or waveScanning problems Copying problemsCurl Common windows problems Common Linux ProblemsInstall Xsane plug-in for Gimp on the your Error is reported while scanningFollowing command Encounter errorProblems in printer setup utility Common macintosh problemsSoftware. See Software Section Scanner and copier specifications SpecificationsGeneral specifications 10.1Printer specifications 10.2Index Page Software section Contents Using Smart Panel Setting Up a Host Computer Setting Up a Client ComputerUsing Your Printer with a Macintosh Installing Printer Software in Windows Installing Printer SoftwareInstalling Printer Software in Windows Select the components you want to reinstall and click Next Reinstalling Printer SoftwareRemoving Printer Software Printing a Document Select your printer driver from the Name drop-down listPaper Orientation Printer SettingsLayout Tab Select Printers and Faxes Select your printer driver iconSource Paper TabScaling Printing Graphics Tab ResolutionToner Save Mode DarknessAbout Tab Extras TabPrinter Tab Using a Favorite Setting Using HelpAdvanced Printing Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper N-Up PrintingPrinting a Reduced or Enlarged Document Printing PostersFitting Your Document to a Selected Paper Size Creating a Watermark Using WatermarksUsing an Existing Watermark Editing a WatermarkUsing a Page Overlay Using OverlaysWhat is an Overlay? Creating a New Page OverlaySharing the Printer Locally Setting Up a Host ComputerSetting Up a Client Computer Check the Share this printer boxUnderstanding Smart Panel Using Smart PanelOpening the Troubleshooting Guide Toner LevelChanging the Smart Panel Program Settings Scanning Using Samsung SmarThru Uninstalling Samsung SmarThruUsing Samsung SmarThru Scanning Using the WIA Driver Scanning Process with TWAIN- enabled SoftwareUsing Onscreen Help File Getting Started Using Your Printer in LinuxInstalling the MFP Driver System RequirementsInstalling the MFP Driver Opening the MFP Configurator Using the MFP ConfiguratorUninstalling the MFP Driver Click UninstallPrinters Tab Printers ConfigurationScanners Configuration Classes TabMFP Ports Configuration Configuring Printer PropertiesSharing Ports Between Printers and Scanners Printing Files Printing from ApplicationsTo print any document file Scanning a Document Click PropertiesAdding Job Type Settings Using the Image EditorYou can use the following tools to edit the image Install the Printer driver Using Your Printer with a MacintoshInstalling Software for Macintosh Uninstalling the Printer driverUninstalling the Scan driver Setting Up the PrinterInstall the Scan driver For a Network-connected MacintoshPrinting Changing Printer SettingsLayout Setting Printing a DocumentPrinting Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper Printer Features SettingResolutionQuality Select the page order from the Layout Direction optionScanning Index Windows 10 toner save 10 true-type option Toner save, set 10 TWAIN, scanRev
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