Transparency print quality is poor

CHECK THE TRANSPARENCIES

Use only transparencies recommended by the printer manufacturer.

CHECK THE PAPER TYPE SETTING

Make sure the paper type setting matches the paper loaded in the tray:

1From the printer control panel, check the Paper Type setting from the Paper menu.

2Before sending the job to print, specify the correct type setting:

For Windows users, specify the type from Print Properties.

For Macintosh users, specify the type from the Print dialog.

Uneven print density

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Replace the black and color imaging kit.

Solving color quality problems

This section helps answer some basic color-related questions and describes how some of the features provided in the printer control panel Quality menu can be used to solve typical color problems.

Color misregistration

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Color has shifted outside of the appropriate area or has been superimposed over another color area.

These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following:

Troubleshooting

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26C0002, 26A0000, xd2, 26C0050, 544dn specifications

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