4 Faint, Uneven or Smeared Print Output

If print output is faint, uneven or smeared, follow the steps listed below.

CHECK 1 Has the printer driver been specified to suit both paper and the print job?

You can select "Draft", "Normal" or "Photo" for the print quality in the "Advanced" tab of the printer driver setup screen. When "Photo" is selected, you can click the "Image Adjustment" button and adjust the brightness and contrast in the dialog box that appears. Adjust these settings appropriately for your print data and try printing again.

Reference: Printer Driver Settings

CHECK 2 Is the paper curled?

If the paper is curled, straighten it up and set it in the unit again.

CHECK 3 Is the paper too thick or too thin?

Only paper weighing from 56 to 80g/m2 can be used in the paper tray. Only paper weighing from 56 to 128g/m2 can be used in the multi-bypass tray.

CHECK 4 Is it near time to replace the TD cartridge or drum cartridge?

When it is near time to replace the TD cartridge or drum cartridge, the TD cartridge replacement required () indicator or drum cartridge replacement required () indicator will light steadily on the unit operation panel. When it is time to replace either cartridge, the indicator will blink. Replace the cartridge and try printing again.

Reference: See "TD CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT",

"DRUM CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT"

and "ABOUT SUPPLIES AND OPTIONS"

in the Operation Manual.

CHECK 5 Did you set sufficient margins in the paper settings of your application?

If the margins are set outside of the quality guaranteed area, smudges or smears may appear at the upper and lower edges of the paper.

When selecting the paper settings in the application, set the margins from the top, bottom, left and right edges of the paper to 4 mm.

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AL-2040, AL-2020 specifications

The Sharp AL-2020 and AL-2040 are compact, multifunctional black-and-white copiers designed for small to mid-sized office environments. Known for their versatility and reliability, these models have become popular choices for businesses looking to enhance efficiency and output quality.

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