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The toner cartridge may be damaged. Put in a new toner cartridge. (See Replacing a toner cartridge on page 95.)
The drum unit may be damaged. Put in a new drum unit. (See Replacing the drum unit on page 98.)
Make sure that you use paper that meets our specifications. Rough- surfaced paper may cause the problem. (See Acceptable paper and
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