17 Solving print quality problems

Use the following tables to find solutions for printing problems you have encountered. If you cannot fix the problem, contact the place where you bought your printer. You may have a printer part that requires cleaning or replacement by a service technician.

Problem

What to do

 

 

Light or blurred characters.

The print cartridge may be getting low on toner:

 

1

Remove the print cartridge.

 

2

Shake it from side to side to redistribute the toner.

 

3

Reinstall it.

 

Make sure you are using recommended print media (see

 

 

Media types and sizes.)

 

If you are printing on special media, for example, card stock

 

 

or labels, be sure you selected the correct paper type in the

 

 

printer driver.

 

The printer detects a print cartridge error. Replace it.

 

 

 

Toner smudges appear on the front

Make sure the paper is straight and unwrinkled.

or back of the page.

Replace the print cartridge.

Vertical or horizontal streaks appear on the page.

• Replace the print cartridge.

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