Samsung ML-2150 manual Solving Print Quality Problems, Light or faded, Toner specs

Solving Print Quality Problems

The dirty inside of the printer or improper paper loading may reduce the print quality. See the table below to troubleshoot the problem.

Problem	Solution
Light or faded	If a vertical white streak or faded area appears on the page:
print	• The toner supply is low. You may be able to temporarily
AaBbCc	extend the toner cartridge life. See “Redistributing Toner” on
	page 6.4. If this does not improve the print quality, install a
AaBbCc	new toner cartridge.
	• The paper may not meet paper specifications (for example,
AaBbCc
	the paper is too moist or too rough). See “Paper
AaBbCc	Specifications” on page G.3.
AaBbCc	• If the entire page is light, the print resolution setting is too
	light or Toner Save Mode is on. Adjust the print resolution
	and Toner Save Mode in the printer properties. See
	page 5.25 and page 5.9 respectively.
	• A combination of faded or smeared defects may indicate that
	the toner cartridge needs cleaning. See “Cleaning the Inside”
	on page 6.7.
	• The surface of LSU may be dirty. Clean the LSU. See
	“Cleaning the Inside” on page 6.7.
Toner specs	• The paper may not meet specifications (for example, the
AaBbCc	paper is too moist or too rough). See “Paper Specifications”
	on page G.3.
AaBbCc	• The transfer roller may be dirty. See “Cleaning the Inside” on
AaBbCc	page 6.7.
	• The paper path may need cleaning. See “Cleaning the Inside”
AaBbCc
	on page 6.7.
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SOLVING PROBLEMS 7.15