Samsung CLP-300 XSG manual Vertical repetitive, Background scatter

Troubleshooting

	Problem	Solution
Color or Black		If the amount of background shading becomes unacceptable, the procedures below may
background		fix the problem.
		Change to lighter weight paper.
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		heck the printer's environment; very dry (low humidity) or high humidity (higher than
	AaBbCc	80% RH) conditions can increase the amount of background shading.
	AaBbCc	Remove one of the old toner cartridges and install a new one.
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Toner smear		Clean the inside of the printer.
		Check the paper type and quality.
		Remove the imaging unit and install a new one.

Vertical repetitive				If marks repeatedly appear on the printed side of the page at even intervals:
defects
				Clean the inside of the printer. After cleaning the inside of the printer, if you still have the
				same problems, install a new toner cartridge of the problem color.
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				Parts of the printer may have toner on them. If the defects occur on the back of the
		AaBbCc		page, the problem will likely correct itself after a few more pages.
		AaBbCc		The fusing assembly may be damaged. Contact a service representative.
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Background scatter				Background scatter results from bits of toner distributed on the printed page.
				The paper may be too damp. Try printing with a different batch of paper. Do not open
		A		packages of paper until necessary so that the paper does not absorb too much mois-
				ture.
				If background scatter occurs on an envelope, change the printing layout to avoid print-
				ing 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 via the printer properties window.
Misformed				If characters are improperly formed and producing hollowed images, the paper stock
characters
				may be too slick. Try a different paper.
				If characters are improperly formed and producing a wavy effect, the printer may need
				service. Verify that it also occurs on a demo page.

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