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Vertical repetitive | If marks repeatedly appear on the printed side |
defects | of the page at even intervals: |
•The imaging unit may be damaged. If a
repetitive mark occurs on the page, run a cleaning sheet through several times to clean the cartridge; contact a service representative. After the printout, if you still have the same problems, remove the imaging unit and then, install a new one. (See "Replacing the imaging unit" on page 97.)
•Parts of the machine 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.
Background scatter Background scatter results from bits of toner | |||
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•If background scatter covers the entire surface area of a printed page, adjust the print resolution through your software application or in printer properties.
Misformed | • If characters are improperly formed and | ||
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| producing a wavy effect, the scanner unit |
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Page skew | • Ensure that the paper is loaded properly. |
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| • Ensure that the paper or other material is |
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| tight or too loose against the paper stack. |
CONDITION | SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS |
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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 "Specification on print media" on |
| page 35.) |
| • Turn the stack of paper over in the tray. Also |
| try rotating the paper 180° in the tray. |
Wrinkles or creases • Ensure that the paper is loaded properly.
•Check the paper type and quality. (See "Specification on print media" on page 35.)
•Turn the stack of paper over in the tray. Also
try rotating the paper 180° in the tray.
Back of printouts | Check for leaking toner. Clean the inside of the |
are dirty | machine. Contact a service representative. |
Solid Color or | • The imaging unit may not be installed | ||
Black pages | properly. Remove the cartridge and reinsert | ||
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•Check the paper type and quality. (See "Specification on print media" on page 35.)
• Remove the imaging unit and then, install a new one. (See "Replacing the imaging unit" on page 97.)
• If the problem persists, the machine may require repair. Contact a service representative.
