Muratec MFX-3050 manual AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc

	Condition		Suggested solutions
Background scatter Background scatter results from bits of toner
		randomly distributed on the printed page.
	A	•	The paper may be too damp. Try printing with
			a different batch of paper. Do not open
			packages of paper until necessary so that the
			paper does not absorb too much moisture.
		•	If background scatter occurs on an envelope,
			change the printing layout to avoid printing
			over areas that have overlapping seams on
			the reverse side. Printing on seams can cause
			problems.

•If background scatter covers the entire surface area of a printed page, adjust the print resolution through your software application or the printer properties.

Misformed	•	If characters are improperly formed and
characters		producing hollow images, the paper stock may
		be too slick. Try a different paper. See page
		5.8.
	•	If characters are improperly formed and
		producing a wavy effect, the scanner unit may
		need service. For service, contact a service
		representative.

Condition	Suggested solutions
Wrinkles or creases •	Ensure that the paper is loaded properly.
•	Check the paper type and quality. See
	page 5.8.

•Turn over the stack of paper in the tray. Also try rotating the paper 180° in the tray.

• Try printing to the rear cover.

Back of printouts	Check for leaking toner. Clean the inside of the
are dirty	machine. See page 13.2.

Black pages		•	The toner cartridge may not be installed
			properly. Remove the cartridge and reinsert it.
		•	The toner cartridge may be defective and
	A •		need replacing. Remove the toner cartridge
			and install a new one. See page 13.5.
			The machine may require repair. Contact a

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Curl or wave

•Ensure that the paper is loaded properly.

•Check the paper type and quality. See page 5.8.

•Ensure that the paper or other material is loaded correctly and the guides are not too tight or too loose against the paper stack.

•Ensure that the paper is loaded properly.

•Check the paper type and quality. Both high temperature and humidity can cause paper curl. See page 5.8.

•Turn over the stack of paper in the tray. Also try rotating the paper 180° in the tray.

•Try printing to the rear cover.

			service representative.
Loose toner		•	Clean the inside of the machine. See
			page 13.2.
		•	Check the paper type and quality. See
			page 5.8.
		•	Remove the toner cartridge and install a new
			one. See page 13.5.
		•	If the problem persists, the machine may
			require repair. Contact a service
			representative.
Character Voids		Character voids are white areas within parts of
		characters that should be solid black:
	A	•	If you are using transparencies, try another
			type of transparency. Because of the
			composition of transparencies, some
			character voids are normal.
		•	You may be printing on the wrong surface of
			the paper. Remove the paper and turn it
			around.

•The paper may not meet paper specifications. See page 5.8.

14.14 <Troubleshooting>