CARE AND
MAINTENANCE
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CARE AND
MAINTENANCE
CARE AND
MAINTENANCE
CARE AND
MAINTENANCE
CARE AND
MAINTENANCE
CARE AND
MAINTENANCE
CARE AND
MAINTENANCE
CARE AND
MAINTENANCE
Print quality problemsPaper feeding problems
Problem Solution
Light or blurred characters. Ch e ck Ink Level View as described in "Ink level view" on page8.4. If the
printer cartridge has completely run out,
Ink Low. Install new ink cartridge
is
displayed. To install a new print cartridge, see "Replacing the print cartridge"
on page 8.3. Make sure the print cartridge is installed correctly. To clean the
print cartridge, see "Cleaning the cartridge" on page8.5.
Smudged or dark characters. Make sure the paper is straight and unwrinkled. Let ink dry before handling
the paper. To clean the print cartridge, see "Cleaning the cartridge" on
page 8.5.
Characters with white lines. If
Ink Low. Install new ink cartridge
is displayed, install a new print cartridge as
described in "Replacing the print cartridge" on page 8.3. Remove and reinstall
the print cartridge. Clean the print cartridge (see "Cleaning the cartridge" on
page 8.5).
Improperly formed or misaligned
characters. Clean the print cartridge (see "Cleaning the cartridge" on page8.5).
Abnormal black horizontal lines Clean the cartridge carrier (see "Cleaning the cartridge carrier contacts" on
page 8.6).
Problem Solution
Paper is jammed during printing. Clear paper jam as described in "Paper jams during printing" on page 8.12.
Paper sticks together. You can load up to 50 sheets in the ASF (Automatic Sheet Feeder).
Check if you overloaded. Humid conditions may cause some paper to stick
together.
Paper fails to feed. Remo ve any obst ructions inside the printer.
Multiple sheets of paper feed. When loading paper, do not force the paper down into the printer. If multiple
sheets have caused a paper jam, clear the paper jam. (See "Paper jams during
printing" on page 8.12.)
Paper skews or buckles in the automatic
sheet feeder. ASF can hold up to 50 sheets. Make sure the paper guides do not cause the
paper to bow in the bin. When loading paper, do not force it down into the
printer.