Samsung SF-555P manual Print Quality Problems

Print Quality Problems

Problem

Possible Cause and Remedy

Light or faded print		If a vertical white streak or faded area appears on the page:
		• The toner supply is low. You may be able to temporarily
		extend the toner cartridge life. See “Redistributing the
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		Toner” on page 6.7. If this does not improve the print
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	AaBbCc	quality, install a new toner cartridge.
	AaBbCc	• The paper may not meet paper specifications (for
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		example, the paper is too moist or too rough). See “Paper
		Type and Size” for faxing on page 1.17 and “Selecting
		Print Media” for PC printing on page 4.1.
		• If the whole page is light, Toner Save Mode may be on.
		Turn the Toner Save Mode option off on front panel or
		within the printer properties as your setting. See
		page 1.22 and 4.16 respectively.
		• A combination of faded and smeared defects may indicate
		that the toner cartridge needs cleaning. See “Cleaning the
		OPC Drum” on page 6.2.
		• The surface of scanner parts inside the machine may be
		dirty. See “Cleaning the Document Scanner” on page 6.5.

Toner specks	• The paper may not meet paper specifications. See “Paper
	Type and Size” for faxing on page 1.17 and “Selecting Print
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AaBbCc	• The transfer roller area may be dirty. See “Cleaning the
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	Inside” on page 6.4.
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AaBbCc	• The paper path may need cleaning. See “Cleaning the Inside”
	on page 6.4.

•The surface of scanner parts may need cleaning. See “Cleaning the Document Scanner” on page 6.5.

Vertical lines		If black vertical streaks appear on the page:
		• The photosensitive drum inside the toner cartridge has
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		probably been scratched. Install a new toner cartridge.
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Troubleshooting 7.11