Brother 4000CN 6.4.2Faded or Dirty Printouts,White Areas (drop-outs),Creases, Blurs

6.4.2Faded or Dirty Printouts,White Areas (drop-outs), Creases, Blurs

Symptom	Possible Cause	Action
Faded printouts	Is the media suitable?	Replace the media with a
		recommend size and type, and
		confirm that your printer driver
		settings are correct.
		See 4.1 “Suitable and Unsuitable
		Paper Types”
	Is the paper damp?	Replace the paper.
		See 4.2 “Loading Paper”
	The print head cartridge is old or	Replace the print head cartridge.
	damaged.	Reference
		8.2.2 “Replacing the Print Head
		Cartridge”
	Is the printer driver toner save	In the printer driver, deactivate the
	function active?	toner save function on the “Graphics”
		tab (Windows), or the “General”
		dialog box (Macintosh).
		See “Help”
	The power supply is defective.	Contact your dealer or Brother
		authorized service representative.
Dirty spots are printed	Is the media suitable? Are you using	Replace the media with a
	preprinted or inkjet paper?	recommend size and type, and
		confirm that your printer driver
		settings are correct.
		See 4.1 “Suitable and Unsuitable
		Paper Types”
	The print head cartridge is old or	Replace the print head cartridge.
	damaged.	See 8.2.2 “Replacing the Print Head
		Cartridge”
Vertical black lines	The print head cartridge or transfer	Check the print head cartridge and
	roll cartridge is old or damaged.	transfer roll cartridge and replace
		them as necessary.
		See 8.2.2 “Replacing the Print Head
		Cartridge”
		See 8.3.2 “Replacing the Transfer
		Roll Cartridge”

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