Solve performance problems

Factors affecting print performance

Problem

Cause

Solution

 

 

 

Pages print but, are totally blank.

The sealing tape might still be in the

Verify that the sealing tape has been

 

toner cartridges.

completely removed from the toner

 

 

cartridges.

 

 

 

 

The document might contain blank

Check the document that you are

 

pages.

printing to see if content displays on all

 

 

of the pages.

 

 

 

 

The product might be malfunctioning.

To check the product, print a

 

 

Configuration page.

 

 

 

Pages print very slowly.

Heavier media types can slow the print

Print on a different type of media.

NOTE: The product print speed is

job.

 

 

 

 

 

Complex pages can print slowly.

Proper fusing might require a slower

effected by various factors (for example,

media size or page complexity).

 

print speed to ensure the best print

 

 

quality.

 

 

 

 

Paper type not set correctly.

Select the type to match the paper.

 

 

 

Pages did not print.

The product might not be pulling media

Ensure paper is loaded in the tray

 

correctly.

correctly.

 

 

If the problem persists, you might need

 

 

to replace the pickup rollers and the

 

 

separation pad.

 

 

 

 

The media is jamming in the device.

Clear the jam.

 

 

 

 

 

The USB cable might be defective or

Disconnect the USB cable at both

 

incorrectly connected.

 

ends and reconnect it.

 

 

Try printing a job that has printed

 

 

 

in the past.

 

 

Try using a different USB cable.

 

 

 

 

Other devices are running on your

The product might not share a USB port.

 

computer.

If you have an external hard drive or

 

 

network switchbox that is connected to

the same port as the product, the other device might be interfering. To connect and use the product, you must disconnect the other device or you must use two USB ports on the computer.

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