Printing Problems

ProblemSolution

Print is faint or uneven (continued).

Printing on envelopes is either faint or too dark.

The characters are blurred.

The envelope lever is in the wrong position. When you print on envelopes, move the envelope lever to the envelope position.

The envelope is too thin or too thick. Use only envelopes that fall within the range specified in Chapter 7.

You may not be using the correct type of paper. Make sure the surface of your paper is not too rough or too smooth. Although most types of business correspondence quality paper work well with your printer, always test the paper you want to use before buying it in large quantities.

You may not be printing on the correct side of your paper. Test the other side to determine which side gives the best quality.

The paper is oily, dirty, or wrinkled. Use only clean, new paper.

Troubleshooting 6-21