Samsung ML-1710P Toner smear, Solution, Vertical lines, Gray background, Vertical repetitive

Problem	Solution
Vertical lines	If black vertical streaks appear on the page:
	• The drum inside the toner cartridge has probably been
	scratched. Install a new toner cartridge.

Gray background		If the amount of background shading becomes
		unacceptable, the procedures below may fix the problem.
		• Change to a lighter weight pages. See “Paper
		Specifications” on page 7.13.
		• Check the printer’s environment; very dry (low humidity)
		or high humidity (higher than 80% RH) conditions can
		increase the amount of background shading.
		• Remove the old toner cartridge and install a new one. See
		“Installing the Toner Cartridge” on page 2.4.
	Toner smear	• Clean the inside of the printer. See “Cleaning the Inside”
		on page 5.5.
		• Check the paper type and quality. See “Paper
		Specifications” on page 7.13.
		• Remove the toner cartridge and install a new one. See
		“Installing the Toner Cartridge” on page 2.4.
Vertical repetitive		If marks repeatedly appear on the printed side of the page
	defects	at even intervals:
		• The toner cartridge may be damaged. If a repetitive mark
		occurs on the page, print a cleaning sheet several times to
		clean the cartridge (see page 5.5). After the printout, if
		you still have the same problems, install a new toner
		cartridge. See “Installing the Toner Cartridge” on
		page 2.4.
		• Parts of the printer may have toner on them. If the defects
		occur on the back of the page, the problem will likely
		correct itself after a few more pages.
		• The fusing assembly may be damaged. Contact a service
		representative.

6.14 SOLVING PROBLEMS