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Print Quality Problems

4.2Print Quality Problems

The tables and diagrams in the following sections define print quality problems and the corrective action you can conduct to solve the problems. Some solutions may require cleaning or replacing parts of the printer.

If the suggested corrective action will not solve the problem, call for service.

Printed Results			Corrective Action

Completely blank printout			Check the toner containers.
			Open the printer front cover and check that the toner
			Open the printer front cover and check that the toner
			containers are correctly installed in the printer. For
			more information on installing the toner containers,
			see the separate Installation Guide supplied with
			the printer.

			Check that the application software is correctly
			operated.


All-black printout			Call a service.

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Contents

FS-C8026N Safety Notes Regarding Tradenames Iii Agfa Monotype License Agreement FCC Statement for Users in the United States Ozone concentration Vii Viii Initial sleep mode setting Power consumption in sleep mode Initial sleep mode setting Power Consumption Installation Precautions Other Precautions Power Supply/Grounding the Printer Precautions for Use Xiii For More Information Description Using the Operator Panel Guide to the Operation Guide Xvi Contents Setting Print Quality PaginationOperating the Storage Device Paper Handling Index Contents Introduction General FeaturesHardware Software Networking Account management systemBuilt-in and External Network Interfaces Support for Network Printer Monitor Utility KM-NET Viewer Parts and Functions Front Power Cord Connector Power SwitchLeft Cover Charger Unit InternalWaste Toner Box Rear Handling Paper Paper specifications GeneralAvailable paper types Values Minimum and maximum paper sizes Paper Cassette MP Tray Selecting the Right Paper GuidelinesPaper conditions Paper composition Paper properties Other properties of paper Loading Paper Loading paper into the cassette Loading paper into the MP Multi-Purpose tray Special Paper Selecting the special paperTransparency Adhesive-backed labels Postcards Value Envelopes Colored paperPre-printed paper Recycled paper Special Paper Using the Operator Panel Understanding the Operator Panel Message displayStatus information Message Meaning Error codes Indicators in message displayInterface indicator Interface Paper size indicator Size READY, DATA, and Attention indicators Paper type indicator TypeIndicator Description Keys Cancel keyGO key Menu key Arrow keysEnter key Press the Menu key to return to the Ready display Entering the mode selection menu Using the Menu Selection SystemMenu Selection System Paper Weight Normal Type AdjustPaper Handling Menu Key Menu System Road MapOn the next PCL ROM Memory Card Paper Handling Staple Off Punch Off Menu Map and Status Pages Printing a Menu MapPrint Menu Map Print Menu Map ? Menu MAP Print Status Printing a StatusPrint Status Page ? Status Understanding the status Installed options Error logSoftware version Hardware information Job retention MPSQuick Copy Proof-and-Hold Private Print Stored Job Using Quick Copy Using Proof-and-Hold Printing a Private Print/Job Retention Arlen ?Agenda Agenda 0000Agenda Copies Agenda Copies 001 Retrieving Jobs from Virtual Mailbox VMB List Code JOBList Code JOB ? Print VMB Data Tray001 Changing e-MPS Configuration Print VMB Data Tray001?RichardList of VMB List of VMB ? MPS Configuration Quick Copy MPS ConfigurationTemp. Code JOB Size 1550MB Quick Copy Perm. Code JOB Size 1550MB MPS Configuration VMB Size 1550MBPerm. Code JOB Size 1550MB Maximum space assigned to virtual mailboxes VMB Changing the Interface Parameters Changing Parallel Interface ModeChanging Serial Interface Parameters Interface ? Serial Changing Network Interface ParametersBaud Rate ? Resolving IP Address NetWareEtherTalk Off Network Status Page Off Off IP Address 000.000.000.000 Subnet Mask Gateway Interface Parallel Network Status OffStatus ? Off Status ? On Default Emulation Making Default SettingsKC-GL Pen Width and Color Printing Kpdl Errors Alternative Emulation for Kpdl EmulationPen1 Color ? Black KC-GL Page Set ? A2 Default Font Changing the default font size Courier RegularCourier ? Regular Size Points Pitch 10.00 cpi Code SetPitch 10.0 Cpi List Internal Fonts List Internal Fonts? Number of Copies PaginationPrint Orientation Linefeed LF Action Carriage-Return CR ActionLF Action LF only CR Action CR only Tone Mode Setting Print QualityGloss Mode Gloss Mode ? Low Using the Memory Card Operating the Storage Device Read Fonts Processing Read Data ReportRead Data ?Report Write Data Delete Data Deleting data List of Partitions List of Partitions ?Printing a list of data names Partitions Using the Option Hard Disk HD-10 Using the RAM DiskRAM Disk Mode Off RAM Disk Mode ? On RAM Disk Size 011 9 MByte Setting MP Tray Paper Size MP Tray ModePaper Handling MP Tray Type Plain Setting the MP Tray Paper TypeMP Tray Type ? Plain Setting the Cassette Paper Type Selecting the Paper Feed Source Duplex Printing Duplex Mode NoneBinding modes Adjusting the Stitch Positions Duplex Mode ?NoneStitch Adjust A4/Letter 000 Overriding Difference between A4 and Letter Creating Custom Paper Types Resetting the Custom Paper Type Paper Weight ? NormalDuplex Path Enable Duplex Path ? Enable Reset Type Adjust Reset Type Adjust ?Selecting the Output Stack Stack Select Top tray F-down Color Mode ? Color Color ModeSelecting Monochrome or Color Printing Reading Life Counters Resetting the Toner CounterDisplaying the Total Printed Pages Other Modes Automatic Form Feed Timeout SettingSelecting the Message Language Setting the Sleep Timer Printer Resetting Received Data Dump Alarm Buzzer Setting Resource Protection Auto Continue Setting Setting the Auto Continue Recovery Time Duplex Printing Error Detection Setting Staple Error Detection SettingFinishing Error Duplex Off Punch Error Detection Setting Mixed Color/Monochrome Print SettingStaple Off Staple ? Off Printing the Service Status Others ServiceColor Calibration Color/Mono. mix Using High Density Mode Color CalibrationColor Calibration ? Please wait Calibration High Density Mode High Density Mode ? Other Modes Troubleshooting General Guidelines Symptom Check Items Corrective ActionTips Printed Results Corrective Action Completely blank printout Print Quality ProblemsAll-black printout Ity Tone Faint or blurred printingGray background Printing incomplete or out of position Error Messages Message Corrective Action Cover Tinue Setting on ###############. For details, see .4 Clearing Paper Jams on Set paper press GO Storage error codes Hard disk errors Memory card errorsRAM disk errors Code Meaning Clearing Paper Jams Possible Paper Jam Locations Paper Jam Paper Feed General considerations for clearing jamsUtilizing online help messages Paper Jam Paper Cassette # Paper Jam MP Tray Paper Jam Duplex Unit Paper Jam Right Cover Paper Jam Paper Feed Unit Then close the paper cassette Paper Jam Left Cover Paper Jam Option UnitFuser unit and rollers become very hot During normal use. Never touch them with your Clearing Paper Jams Maintenance Toner Container Replacement Toner Container Replacement RequirementsToner Container Replacement Request Replacing the Toner Container Put the old toner container in the plastic waste bag Close the toner container cover, and then close Replacing the Waste Toner Box To keep toner from spilling, remove the black caps Close the front cover Cleaning the Registration Roller Cleaning the PrinterCleaning the Main Charger Unit Next, we clean main charger grid. Take the grid If the front cover does not fully close, although Printer shows Ready, open the front coverPush the main charger unit until it is fully Inserted in the printer Cleaning the Printer Appendix a Options Options Figure A-1 Installing the Memory Modules Expansion Memory Modules Testing the expanded memory Removing a memory module General Description of Options Memory Card2 PF-640/645/647 Paper Feeders Reading font from the memory card 5 DF-600/610 Document Finishers 3 PT-640 Fece-Up Tray4 DU-640 Duplex Unit 6 CA-33 Caster Kit Hard Disk 8 IB-20/IB-21E/IB-22 Network Interface Cards Network interface card Network connections Appendix B Computer Interface Parallel Interface Communication Reception Transmission ModeCommunication Modes Interface Signals Pin Signal Description Out Ground return NInit Ignored Appendix C Technical Specifications Printer Specification Specification Printer Specification Mode Paper Size Print Speed Printing Speeds Index KPDL3 Prescribe 2003, 2004 is a trademark of Kyocera Corporation