Savin SPC210SF Improving the print quality

Chapter C

C - 16

Improving the print quality

If you are having problems with print quality, please do a test print first (Menu/Set,4,1).

If the problem appears on the printout, then match it to one of the examples below and follow the

recommendation. If the problem does n ot appear on the test print, please check driver settings

and the interface cables as the problem may not lie with the machine.

Examples of poor print quality Recommen dation

White lines or band s or ribbing

across the page

■Check that the mac hine is on a solid level surface.

■Check that the back cover is closed properly.

■Check that the toner cartridges are installed properly.

■Shake the toner ca rtridges gently.

■Check that the tran sfer roller is inst alled properly.

Colors are light or unclear on the

whole page

■Check that the recommended paper was used. (See Recommended paper on

page2-1.)

■Change the paper to freshly unpacked paper, and then check that the problem

is solved.

■Check that the back cover is closed properly.

■Shake the toner ca rtridges gently.

■Clean the laser glass. (See Cleaning the laser glass on page C-24.)

■Turn off Toner Save. (See Toner Save on page 3-7.)

White streaks or bands dow n the

page

Clean the laser glass. (See Cleaning the lase r glass on page C-24.)

Identify the missi ng color and replac e that toner cartri dge. (See Replac ing a toner

cartridge on page C-29.)

The toner has prob ably reached the end of its life.

However, when you see a white vertical line on the toner roller, try the following

procedure.

■Cut a sheet approx. 1 .97 in. x 1.97 in. (50 mm x 50 mm) out of a t ransparency

film.

■Insert the film about 2.54 in. (10 mm) into the gap betw een the toner roller and

the blade.

■Slide the film and pu ll it out as shown be low.

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Contents

Main Quick Reference Guide Page Table of Contents Section I - General 1 2 3 4 Section II - Fax & Telephone 5 6 7 8 9 10 Section III - Copy 11 Section IV - Software and Network Features Section V - Appendixes B C Page Page Using this Guide Finding information Symbols used in this Guide General Information How to access the complete Users Guide To view Documentation 1 2 3 Control panel overview 1 2 3Copy keys (Temporary settings): 4Mode keys: 6 7 8 9 @ About fax machines Custom features Do you have Voice Mail on the phone line? Why should there be problems? How can you avoid possible problems? Fax tones and hand shake ECM (Error Correction Mode) Acceptable paper and other media Recommended paper Type and size of paper Loading paper and documents Paper capacity of the paper trays * H/H = High temperature/High humidit y The following paper specifications are suitable for this machine. Recommended paper specifications Handling and using special paper Envelopes Page Labels and transparencies Printable area Loading paper and envelopes To load paper or other media in the paper tray 1 2 3 4 5 ABC Loading documents Using the ADF (automatic document feeder) 1 2 3 1 2 3 Date and Time 1 2 3 Setup Station ID 1 2 3 4 LCD Contrast 1 2 Phone line settings Tone and Pulse dialing mode 1 2 1 2 3 4 Multi-line connections (PBX) 1 2 Connecting an external or extension telephone Connecting an external telephone answering d evice (TAD) Sequence 1 2 3 4 5 6 Ecology features Toner Save 1 2 Sleep Time Mode Timer 1 2 Paper settings Paper Type 1 2 Paper Size Volume Settings Ring Volume 1 Beeper Volume 1 Security features Page 4 Memory Security Setting up the passwo rd 1 2 3 Changing the Memor y Security password 1 2 3 4 5 Turning Memory Security on 1 2 3 Turning Memory Security off 1 Page How to Fax Entering Fax mode Sending a fax from t he ADF 1 Sending a fax 5 Canceling a fax in p rogress Dual Access Sending a fax manually Manual transmission 1 3 4 Broadcasting 1 3 4 To stop a broadcast in progress Additional Sending Operations Sending faxes using m ultiple settings 2 1 2 3 Real Time Transmission Sending in real time for all faxes 1 2 1 2 3 Overseas Mode 1 3 4 Delayed Faxing 1 3 4 Delayed Batch Transmission 1 2 Checking job status and canceling a waiting jo b 3 Composing the electronic Cover Page Composing your own comments 1 2 3 4 Cover page for the next fax only 1 3 4 5 6 Send a cover page for all faxes 1 2 4 Page 6 - 1 Receive Mode Receiving a fax To select or change your Receive Mode 1 2 Fax Receive Settings Ring Delay 1 2 3 F/T Ring Time (Fax/Tel mode only) 1 2 3 Tray Use for Fax mode 1 2 Printing a reduced incom ing fax (Auto Reduction) 1 2 3 Receiving a fax at the end of a conversation 1 2 3 Changing the remote codes 1 2 4 5 Easy Receive 1 2 3 Printing a fax from the memory 1 2 Setting the Print Density 1 2 3 Operation from extension telephones For Fax/Tel mode only Using the remote codes How to dial Manual dialing One-Touch Dialing Dialing and phone options Search Fax Redial Storing numbers Storing a Pause Storing One-Touch Dial numbers 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 Phone line services Distinctive Ring What does your telephone companys Distinctive Ring do? What does Distinctive Ring do? Do you have Voice Mail? Before you choose the ring pattern to register Registering the Distinctive Ring pattern 1 2 3 4 Turning off Distinctive Ring 1 2 Caller ID Viewing Caller ID List 3 4 Printing Caller ID List 1 2 4 Remote Fax Options Programming your pager number 2 3 4 Fax Storage PC Fax Receive 2 3 Changing Remote Fax Options Turning off Remote Fax Options 2 Remote Retrieval Setting the Remote Access Code 1 2 Using your Remote Access Code 1 Remote commands Retrieving fax messages 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 Printing reports Additional reports How to print a report 1 2 Polling Operation Polling Receive Polling 10 Polled Transmit Setup for Polled Transmit 1 3 4 5 6 Page How to copy Entering Copy mode Printable Area Making a single copy Making copies Making multiple copies 1 3 4 Tray Use for Copy mode 1 3 4 5 1 2 Copy options Increasing copy quality 1 3 4 1 3 4 5 Making N in 1 copies o r a poster (page layout) 1 3 4 5 6 Page Page Contrast 1 3 4 5 1 2 Out of Memory message Legal limitations Section IV Software and Network Features Page A Important information When programming emergency numbers or making test calls to emergency numbers: Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Declaration of Conformity (USA only) Caution Important - about the interface cable WARNING Industry Canada Compliance Statement (Canada on ly) For your safety Disconnect device LAN connection Laser safety CAUTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 A B C D Choosing a location To use the machine saf ely Page Page Trademarks B Menu and Features On-screen programming Menu table Memory storage Menu keys .... B - 3 Menu Table B - 4 B - 5 B - 6 B - 7 B - 8 B - 9 B - 10 B - 11 B - 12 B - 13 Copy options key The factory settings are shown in Bold. *XXX is the paper size detected by the tray or the small paper size you set in Menu/Set,1,3. If both trays are using paper that is the same size, Auto will allow your machine to take pa per from Tray#2 if Tray#1 is out of paper. Entering Text Inserting spaces Making corrections Repeating letters Special characters and symbols C Troubleshooting Error messages Troubleshooting and routine maintenance C - 2 C - 3 C - 4 Checking if the machine has faxes in its memory 1 2 Forwarding faxes to another fax machine 2 1 Transferring faxes to your PC 1 2 3 4 Page Paper jams A1 C B A2 Paper Jam A1 / Paper Jam A2 1 2 3 4 5 Page Page C - 11 If you are having difficulty with your machine C - 12 C - 13 C - 14 C - 15 C - 16 Improving the print quality C - 17 C - 18 RRR R C - 19 Setting Dial Tone Detection 1 2 Compatibility Routine maintenance Cleaning the outside of the machine Clean the outside of the machine as follows: 1 2 3 4 5 Cleaning the scanner glass Cleaning to prevent paper jams 1 2 3 Page Page Replacing the consumable items Toner Low X Toner Empty X Waste Toner Full Near Waste Toner Replace OPC Belt Replace 120K Kit Replace PF Kit2 Toner cartridges Toner nearly empty message Toner empty message Replacing a toner cartridge How to replace a toner cartridge 1 2 3 4 5 6 Waste toner pack Waste toner pack full message Replacing the waste toner pack 1 2 5 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 Page Machine Information Checking the Serial Numbers 1 2 Checking the Page Co unters 1 2 D Optional accessories How to install the lower tray unit See Memory Unit Type C (64/128/256 MB) Lower tray unit (Paper Feed Unit Ty pe 1000) 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 0 E Product description General Specifications Print media Fax Copier Scanner Printer Interfaces Specifications E - 7 Computer requirements Minimum System Requirements a nd Supported PC Software Function s Consumable items Network (LAN) SMTP/POP3 E-mail Services are required for Internet Fax. 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