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Background | Background scatter results from bits of toner |
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• The paper may be too damp. Try printing with a different batch of paper. Do not open packages of paper until necessary so that the paper does not absorb too much moisture.
• If background scatter occurs on an envelope, change the printing layout to avoid printing 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 | ||
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Page skew | • | Ensure that the paper is loaded properly. | ||
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Curl or wave | • | Ensure that the paper is loaded properly. | ||
•Check the paper type and quality. Both high temperature and humidity can cause paper
curl. See page 5.2.
• Turn over the stack of paper in the tray. Also try rotating the paper 180° in the tray.
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Wrinkles or | • | Ensure that the paper is loaded properly. |
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Back of | • | The transfer roller may be dirty. See page 8.1. |
printouts are | • | Check for leaking toner. Clean the inside of |
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Solid black | • | The toner cartridge may not be installed | ||
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•If you are using transparencies, try another type of transparency. Because of the
composition of the transparency, some character voids may be normal.
• You may be printing on the wrong surface on the paper. Turn over the paper in the tray.
•The paper may not meet paper specifications. See page 5.3.
9.8 <Troubleshooting>
