Star Micronics 4000 user manual Repetitive defects, Character voids, Black

Symptom			Possible Cause	Action
			The paper path is dirty.	Print out several blank
		Printer		sheets.
			The toner cartridge is damaged.	Replace the toner cartridge.
				Refer to "Installing the
				toner cartridge" pages 2
				— 4.
Repetitive defects
			The print media is outside	Use recommended print
			the recommended	media.
			specifications.	Refer to "Selecting print
				media" page 11.
		Printer
			The laser output port window	Clean the output port
			is dirty.	window. Refer to
				"Cleaning the output port
				window" pages 66— 67.
Character voids			The toner cartridge is damaged.	Replace the toner cartridge.
				Refer to "Installing the
				toner cartridge" pages 2
				— 4.
			The print media is moist	Remove the moist media
		Printer		and load new, dry media.
				Refer to "Loading paper"
				pages 12 — 14
			The print media is outside	Use recommended print
			the recommended	media.
	Toner smears
			specifications.	Refer to "Selecting print
	when rubbed			media" page 11.
			The toner cartridge is damaged.	Replace the toner cartridge.
				Refer to "Installing the
				toner cartridge" pages 2
				— 4.
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