Solving Print Quality Problems

Problem

Solution

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 packages of paper until

 

 

necessary so that the paper does not absorb too much

 

 

moisture from the air.

 

• If background scatter occurs on an envelope, change your

 

 

printing layout to avoid printing over areas that have

 

 

overlapping seams on the reverse side. Printing on seams

 

 

can cause this problem.

 

• If background scatter covers the entire surface of a printed

 

 

page, adjust the print resolution through your software

 

 

application or the printer properties.

 

 

 

Misformed characters

If characters are improperly formed, producing hollow

 

 

images, the paper stock may be too slick. Try a different

 

 

paper. See “Paper Specifications” on page A.2.

 

If characters are improperly formed, producing a wavy

 

 

effect, the scanner unit may need service. Verify that it

 

 

also occurs on a demo page by pressing the Demo button

 

 

on the control panel when printer is ready. If you need

 

 

service, contact a service representative.

 

 

Page skew

• Check the paper type and quality. See “Paper

 

 

Specifications” on page A.2.

 

• Make sure that the paper or other media is loaded

 

 

correctly and the guides are not too tight or too loose

 

 

against the paper stack.

 

 

 

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Samsung ML-4500 manual Moisture from the air, Can cause this problem, Application or the printer properties

ML-4500 specifications

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