Light, dark, or faded print

 

 

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The message TRANSFER KIT LOW REPLACE TRANSFER KIT

 

 

 

appears on the printer control panel. Print out a configuration

 

 

 

 

 

 

page (see page 49) to verify the remaining life of the transfer belt.

 

 

Replace the transfer belt if necessary.

 

 

 

The moisture content of your paper is uneven or too low. Use

 

 

 

 

 

 

paper from a different source or from an unopened ream of paper.

 

 

Some areas of the paper reject toner. Use paper from a different

 

 

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source or from an unopened ream of paper.

 

 

 

Your paper is excessively rough. Use a smoother, xerographic

 

 

 

paper.

 

 

 

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The letterhead you are using is printed on rough paper. Try a

 

 

 

smooth xerographic paper. If this solves your problem, consult

 

 

 

with the printer of your letterhead to verify that the paper used

 

 

 

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meets the specifications for this printer (see page 67).

 

 

 

Media does not meet the specifications for this printer. Only use

 

 

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media that meets the media specifications for this printer (see

 

 

 

page 67).

 

 

 

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The printer is operating in excessively humid or dry conditions.

 

 

 

Verify that the printing environment is within humidity

 

 

 

specifications (see page 235).

 

 

 

If a TONER LOW or TONER OUT message is displayed on the

 

 

 

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printer control panel, replace the appropriate toner cartridge. If

 

 

 

the problem persists, call for service.

 

 

 

Excess toner may have been deposited on the transfer belt. Use

 

 

￿

a lint-free cloth to clean any excess toner from the transfer belt

 

 

 

surface.

 

 

 

Non-adhering toner

 

 

 

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There is excess toner in the printer. Clean the printer (see

 

 

 

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page 148).

 

 

 

The toner cartridge is defective. Replace the toner cartridge color

 

 

that is not adhering to the media.

 

 

 

The paper is too smooth. Use media that meets HP media

 

 

 

 

 

 

specifications (see page 67).

 

 

 

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The driver setting is set incorrectly. Change the paper type setting

 

 

to heavy or glossy.

 

 

 

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The fuser is defective. Replace the fuser kit.

 

 

 

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