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0 1 2 3 4 | See Software User's Guide: Printing (for Windows®). | ||||||||||
White lines across the page | See Software User's Guide: Printing and Faxing (for Macintosh). | ||||||||||
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| The problem may disappear by itself. Print multiple blank pages to |
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| The drum unit may be damaged. Put in a new drum unit. |
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Check the machine's environment. Conditions such as high humidity and high temperatures may cause this print quality problem.
See Product Safety Guide: Choosing a location.
If the problem is not solved after printing a few pages, put in a new
drum unit.
See Replacing the drum unit uu page 76.
White lines, bands or ribbing across the page
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