Troubleshooting / Others
Trouble with Print Quality
To check the print quality, execute a test print as follows.
1 Press Menu/Exit (Pause) button on the printer panel.
2 Press S button until the System Information menu appears.
3 Press X button.
4 Press S button until the Test Print menu appears.
5 Press Enter button to print each color page.
Trouble | Corrective Action | |
On the Test Print, | The toner is almost depleted. | |
a single color is not | • Replace the toner cartridge. | |
uniform or many |
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The print cartridge is damaged. | ||
vertical streaks | ||
• Replace the print cartridge. | ||
(both light and dark) | ||
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of slightly different |
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density and non- |
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uniform color are |
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present. |
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On the Test Print, | Paper does not match the | |
halftone area has | environmental conditions, or it | |
areas of weak color. | has too much moisture. | |
| • Try fresh paper, or another | |
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| • Store media in the original, | |
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| same environmental | |
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A single color | The color density is set | |
appears faded. | incorrectly in the printer panel. | |
| Refer to "Adjusting the Color | |
| Density (Color Calibration)" in | |
| the Settings and Printing | |
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| The toner is almost depleted. | |
| • Replace the toner cartridge. | |
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| The print cartridge is damaged. | |
| • Replace the print cartridge. | |
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For detailed information, refer to “Trouble with Print Quality” in the Maintenance and Specifications section.
■Media
This printer is designed to work well with most types of paper. However, differences in paper may have significant effects on the quality of the print or the reliability of paper handling. For detailed information, refer to “Media” in the Maintenance and Specifications section.
Options and Supplies
Please contact the reseller from which the printer was purchased when purchasing options or supplies.
Options
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Automatic Duplex Unit for | |
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Optional Paper Feeder | |
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Upgrade Kit (for PostScript 3) | |
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Upgrade Kit (for PostScript 3) | |
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128 MB DIMM (Memory) | |
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256 MB DIMM (Memory) | |
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2.5” Hard Disk Drive | |
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Supplies
It is recommended that genuine Panasonic supplies are used.
Model | Description | Average Life |
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Cyan Toner Cartridge 6K | 6,000 |
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Cyan Toner Cartridge 3K | 3,000 |
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Magenta Toner Cartridge 6K | 6,000 |
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Magenta Toner Cartridge 3K | 3,000 |
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Yellow Toner Cartridge 6K | 6,000 |
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Yellow Toner Cartridge 3K | 3,000 |
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Black Toner Cartridge 6K | 6,000 |
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Color Print Cartridge | 15,000 |
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Black Print Cartridge | 15,000 |
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Fuser Unit | 100,000 | |||
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page coverage for a particular paper size | (5% coverage | |||
Waste Toner Cartridge | 14,000 |
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Accumulator Unit | 100,000 |
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Transfer Roller | 100,000 |
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*1The rated life expectancy of each consumable is based |
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on printing under specific operating conditions such as |
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per color at standard quality on A4 size paper). The | Others | |||
actual consumables life will vary depending on its use | ||||
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and other printing variables including page coverage, paper size, media type, print quality, continuous or intermittent printing, number of color planes, ambient temperature and humidity.
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