Troubleshooting 6

Image quality problems (cont'd.)

 

 

 

Symptom

Solution

 

 

 

600 x 300 dpi prints look

600 x 300 dpi mode is not included in the Phaser 350

like 300 dpi quality.

printer’s standard configuration. Refer to “Print quality

 

modes” on page 3-27.

 

 

 

Print is wrinkled.

You may be using paper that is too thick or thin. Refer to

 

“All about media” on page 3-29.

 

 

 

Paper edge is rippled.

You may be using the wrong grain paper. Load

 

long-grained paper. Refer to “All about media” on

 

page 3-29.

Printed image is shifted, the wrong color, or margins are not correct.

You may have to make adjustments in the application or print driver. Refer to “Printing and installation problems” on page 6-9.

Make sure that the paper is not curled. Also refer to “Cleaning for jams and ink smears: paper-feed rollers” on page 5-19.

Microsoft PowerPoint users:

Macintosh users need to leave Background Printing in the Chooser set to Off.

PC users need to turn off background printing through the Print Manager.

Colors do not print as Refer to “TekColor corrections — making the best

expected.selection” on page 4-3 for details on how to select TekColor color corrections. You may have attempted to print transparency loaded in a paper tray but did not specify transparency as the print media in the printer driver. Refer to “Transparency quality tips” on

page 3-37 for more information.

Refer to “Printed colors are not what you expected” on page 6-32 for more tips.

Refer to “Printing and using the color sampler charts” on page 4-10.

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