Condition

 

Suggested solutions

 

 

 

 

Background scatter Background scatter results from bits of toner

 

 

 

randomly distributed on the printed page.

 

 

A

•

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 the printer properties.

Misformed

•

If characters are improperly formed and

characters

 

producing hollow images, the paper stock may

 

 

 

 

be too slick. Try a different paper. See page

 

 

 

 

5.8.

 

 

 

•

If characters are improperly formed and

 

 

 

 

producing a wavy effect, the scanner unit may

 

 

 

 

need service. For service, contact a service

 

 

 

 

representative.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Condition

Suggested solutions

 

 

Wrinkles or creases •

Ensure that the paper is loaded properly.

•

Check the paper type and quality. See

 

page 5.8.

•Turn over the stack of paper in the tray. Also try rotating the paper 180° in the tray.

• Try printing to the rear cover.

Back of printouts

Check for leaking toner. Clean the inside of the

are dirty

machine. See page 13.2.

Black pages

•

The toner cartridge may not be installed

 

 

 

properly. Remove the cartridge and reinsert it.

 

 

 

 

 

•

The toner cartridge may be defective and

 

A •

need replacing. Remove the toner cartridge

 

and install a new one. See page 13.5.

 

The machine may require repair. Contact a

Page skew

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Curl or wave

•Ensure that the paper is loaded properly.

•Check the paper type and quality. See page 5.8.

•Ensure that the paper or other material is loaded correctly and the guides are not too tight or too loose against the paper stack.

•Ensure that the paper is loaded properly.

•Check the paper type and quality. Both high temperature and humidity can cause paper curl. See page 5.8.

•Turn over the stack of paper in the tray. Also try rotating the paper 180° in the tray.

•Try printing to the rear cover.

 

 

 

 

service representative.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loose toner

•

Clean the inside of the machine. See

 

 

 

 

page 13.2.

 

 

 

•

Check the paper type and quality. See

 

 

 

 

page 5.8.

 

 

 

•

Remove the toner cartridge and install a new

 

 

 

 

one. See page 13.5.

 

 

 

•

If the problem persists, the machine may

 

 

 

 

require repair. Contact a service

 

 

 

 

representative.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Character Voids

Character voids are white areas within parts of

 

 

 

characters that should be solid black:

 

 

A

•

If you are using transparencies, try another

 

 

 

type of transparency. Because of the

 

 

 

composition of transparencies, some

 

 

 

character voids are normal.

 

 

•

You may be printing on the wrong surface of

 

 

 

the paper. Remove the paper and turn it

 

 

 

 

around.

 

 

 

 

•The paper may not meet paper specifications. See page 5.8.

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SCX-5x30 specifications

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