Trouble

 

Possible Cause

Corrective Action

 

 

 

 

On the Test Print, halftone area

 

Paper doesn’t match the

Try fresh paper, or another type of

has areas of weak color.

 

environmental conditions, or it

paper.

 

 

has too much moisture.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Store media in the original, dust-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

free package in the same

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

environmental conditions as the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

printer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A single color appears faded.

The color density is set

Adjust the color density (see page 21)

 

 

 

 

 

 

incorrectly in the printer panel.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The toner is almost depleted.

Replace the color toner cartridge soon

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

On the Test Print, a single color has

The toner cartridge is almost

Replace the color toner cartridge.

 

a sharp, dark or light vertical streak.

depleted and is not properly

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

applying toner.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

On the Test Print, straight, thin light vertical line in colors.

The photosensitive belt inside the color imaging unit is scratched.

Replace the color imaging unit.

On the Test Print, a single white spot appears in approximately the same vertical place on the page.

The color imaging unit is damaged.

Replace the color imaging unit.

On the Test Print, large light spot(s) appear randomly.

Fingerprint(s) on the underside belt or photosensitive belt (inside) of the color imaging unit.

Print several pages until the spots fade.

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Panasonic KX-P8415 setup guide Incorrectly in the printer panel Toner is almost depleted

KX-P8415 specifications

The Panasonic KX-P8415 is a robust and versatile dot matrix printer that has found its place in various business environments due to its reliability and efficiency. Designed to cater to the needs of small to medium-sized enterprises, the KX-P8415 is known for its high performance and cost-effectiveness, making it a staple in many offices.

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The KX-P8415 utilizes an 18-pin print head technology, which contributes to the quality and clarity of the printed output. This technology enables the printer to produce sharp and precise text as well as detailed graphics, making it suitable for diverse printing tasks, including multi-part forms and labels. The print head's durability also means lower maintenance costs and prolonged operational life.

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