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4 Faint, Uneven or Smeared Print Output

If print output is faint, uneven or smeared, follow the steps listed below.

CHECK 1 Has the printer driver been specified to suit both paper and the print job?

You can select "Draft", "Normal" or "Photo" for the print quality in the "Advanced" tab of the printer driver setup screen. When "Photo" is selected, you can click the "Image Adjustment" button and adjust the brightness and contrast in the dialog box that appears. Adjust these settings appropriately for your print data and try printing again.

Reference: Printer Driver Settings

CHECK 2 Is the paper curled?

If the paper is curled, straighten it up and set it in the unit again.

CHECK 3 Is the paper too thick or too thin?

Only paper weighing from 56 to 80g/m2 can be used in the paper tray. Only paper weighing from 56 to 128g/m2 can be used in the multi-bypass tray.

CHECK 4 Is it near time to replace the TD cartridge or drum cartridge?

When it is near time to replace the TD cartridge or drum cartridge, the TD cartridge replacement required () indicator or drum cartridge replacement required () indicator will light steadily on the unit operation panel. When it is time to replace either cartridge, the indicator will blink. Replace the cartridge and try printing again.

Reference: See "TD CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT",

"DRUM CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT"

and "ABOUT SUPPLIES AND OPTIONS"

in the Operation Manual.

CHECK 5 Did you set sufficient margins in the paper settings of your application?

If the margins are set outside of the quality guaranteed area, smudges or smears may appear at the upper and lower edges of the paper.

When selecting the paper settings in the application, set the margins from the top, bottom, left and right edges of the paper to 4 mm.

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Contents AL-2020/AL-2040 Contents How to Control the Online Manual How to Use the Online ManualContents 1 Index How to Print Out the Online ManualContents 2 Index Printing OverviewContents 3 Index Basic PrintingContents Windows 2000/XP/VistaWindows 98/Me Printer Driver Settings Contents 5 IndexContents 6 Index Printing a WatermarkContents 7 Index Fitting the Printed Image to the PaperContents 8 Index Printing Multiple Pages on OneContents 9 Index Two-sided PrintingContents 10 Index Outline of the Print Status WindowFlow chart shown below provides scanning overview Scanning OverviewContents 12 Index Scanning Position menu, select Select Acquire Image from the File menu, orClick the Acquire button Position in which you placed the original in StepContents 14 Index Set-up screenContents 15 Index Contents 16 Index Contents 17 Index Contents 18 Index Contents 19 Index Contents 20 Index Click the Finish buttonContents 21 Index Outline of Button ManagerButton Manager Settings Contents 22 IndexIdentifying Unit Problems Contents 23 IndexIf the USB cable becomes disconnected Contents 24 IndexCheck 2 Is the interface cable connected securely? USB cableCheck 1 Is there enough computer memory or hard disk space? Contents 25 IndexCheck Your Computer Check 2 Is your hard disk fragmented?Install the software, referring to Installing Contents 26 IndexWhen you make sure that the USB port is enabled Click the icon beside the Universal Serial BusContents 27 Index Contents 28 Index Faint, Uneven or Smeared Print OutputContents 29 Index Check 2 Is the orientation of document setting correct?Check 3 Is the paper loaded correctly? Check 4 Has the printer driver been installed properly? Contents 30 IndexCheck 2 Is the on Line indicator off? Nothing PrintsCheck 2 Have you specified a suitable resolution? Contents 31 IndexCheck 1 Is the original clean? Poor Scanning ResultCheck 1 Have you placed the original straight? Contents 32 IndexScanned Image is Incorrectly Positioned Check 3 Have you set the original correctly on the SPF?Contents 33 Index Unable to Scan the ImageContents 34 Index Click Add or Remove ProgramsRestart your computer Printer Driver Features part Contents 35 IndexContents 36 Index Image AdjustmentOpen the Web browser on your computer Contents 37 IndexAbout the Web Address field of your Web browser, enterConfiguration via the Web Contents 38 IndexIndex TwainAL2020AL2040v1
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