See “Scattered lines” on page 130.

See “Blurred print” on page 130.

Light print (partial page)

1Make sure that the print cartridge is fully installed.

2 The toner level in the print cartridge might be low. Replace the print cartridge.

3 Maintenance might be due. Check this by printing a copy of the supplies status page. (See

“Supplies status page” on page 85). If maintenance is due, order and install the printer maintenance kit. (See “Performing preventative maintenance” on page 91.)

Light print (entire page)

1Make sure that the print cartridge is fully installed.

2Make sure that the EconoMode setting is turned off at the control panel and in the printer driver. (See “ECONOMODE” on page 161.)

3Open the Configure Device menu at the printer control panel. Open the Print Quality submenu and increase the TONER DENSITY setting. (See “TONER DENSITY” on page 161.)

4Try using a different type of paper.

5The print cartridge might be almost empty. Replace the print cartridge.

Specks

Specks might appear on a page after a jam has been cleared.

1 Print a few more pages to see if the problem corrects itself.

2Clean the inside of the printer and run a manual cleaning page to clean the fuser. (See

“Cleaning the printer” on page 87 and “Running the cleaning page manually” on page 89.) If specks occur frequently, you can set the printer to run a cleaning page automatically, if the printer does not have an optional duplexer installed. (See “Running the cleaning page automatically” on page 90.)

3Try using a different type of paper.

4Check the print cartridge for leaks. If the print cartridge is leaking, replace it.

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4300dtn, 4200tn, 4200n, 4200dtnsl, 4200dtn specifications

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