Solving Problems with Printing Quality 201
Image is too
light; there is
low image
density.
Laser lens is dirty. Clean the laser lens.
The media is moist
from humidity.
Remove the moist media and replace it
with new, dry media.
There is not much
toner left in the car-
tridge.
Replace the toner cartridge.
One or more of the
imaging units may be
defective.
Remove the imaging units and check
them for damage. If one is damaged,
replace it.
The media type is set
incorrectly.
When printing envelopes, labels, post-
cards, thick stock, glossy, or transpar-
encies, specify the appropriate media
type in the printer driver.
Image is too
dark.
One or more of the
imaging units may be
defective.
Remove the imaging units and check
them for damage. If one is damaged,
replace it.
Image is
blurred;
background
is lightly
stained;
there is
insufficient
gloss of the
printed
image.
One or more of the
imaging units may be
defective.
Remove the imaging units and check
them for damage. If one is damaged,
replace it.
Symptom Cause Solution