Problem

Possible Cause and Remedy

Blurred or smudged ink

• You may printing on the wrong side of the paper. Turn the

 

paper over and printing on the other side.

 

• The paper may not meet paper specifications (for example,

 

too moist or too rough). See “Selecting Paper Media” on

 

page 5.1.

 

• Let the ink dry before handling the paper.

 

 

Characters with white

• The print cartridge may be almost empty. Check the

contacts of the print cartridge and replace, if necessary.

lines

 

 

• The print cartridges may need to be cleaned. See page 6.3.

 

 

Characters are improperly

• The print media loaded incorrectly or is an unsupported

formed or not aligned

size or type. Use the print media specified in “Selecting

correctly

Paper Media” on page 5.1.

 

• If characters are improperly formed, producing a wavy

 

effect, the scanner unit may need service.

 

• The print cartridge may need to be cleaned. See page 6.3.

 

• The print cartridge may need to be aligned. See page 6.7.

 

 

Vertical lines in tables,

• The print cartridge may need to be cleaned. See page 6.3.

borders and graphics not

• The print cartridge may need to be aligned. See page 6.7.

smooth

 

 

 

Solid black areas

Change the fill pattern in the application software.

contain white streaks

 

 

 

Printing appears jagged

The print resolution selected in the printer driver may be

 

low. Check the printer driver for the correct resolution.

 

Printing in low resolution will give the printout a jagged look.

 

Change the Print Quality to a higher resolution.

 

 

7.16 Troubleshooting

Page 157
Image 157
Samsung 4700 Paper over and printing on the other side, Let the ink dry before handling the paper, Characters with white