Solving Problems with Printin g Qu ality 115

Part of image
is mi ssing. The media is moist from
humidity. R em ov e the mo ist medi a and repla ce it with dry media .
Media with specifications not
covered by the printer war-
ranty is being used.
Use media that is covered by the printer warranty.
The toner cartridge is
defective. Remove the toner cartridge and check for damage.
If necessary, replace it.
The OPC drum cartridge is
damaged. Remove the OPC drum cartridge and check for damage.
If necessary, replace the entire drum kit.
Image is too
dark. The toner cartridge is
defective. Remove the toner cartridge and check for damage.
If necessary, replace it.
The OPC drum cartridge is
damaged. Remove the OPC drum cartridge and check for damage.
If necessary, replace the entire drum kit.
Dark tones
are uneven. The toner in the toner car-
tridges is uneven. Remove the toner cartridges and gently rock them five or
six times to redistribute the toner. Then, rein stall the car-
tridges.
The OPC drum cartridge is
damaged. Remove the OPC drum cartridge and check for damage.
If necessary, replace the entire drum kit.
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