Uneven darkness

Take out the imaging cartridge, shake it from side to side, and then reinstall it.

Your paper may be moist or damp. Printing is sensitive to moisture absorbed by the paper. Do not store your paper in a humid or damp environment.

If this does not solve the problem, install a new imaging cartridge as described at the end of this chapter. Then print several pages to check the print quality.

Toner smudges

Remove the imaging cartridge, shake it from side to side to distributethetoner,andwipethebottomofitwithaclean,dry cloth.

Clean the paper path inside the printer using a clean, soft, dry cloth.

Clean internal printer components by printing three pages with only one character per page.

If the problem remains, replace the imaging cartridge as described at the end of this chapter.

Missing areas on printed image

Your paper may be moist or damp. Printing is sensitive to moisture absorbed by the paper. The higher the moisture content in the paper, the lighter the printed output. Do not store your paper in a humid or damp environment.

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