Print-Quality Problems

SymptomReason/Action

Stray black dots or white areas (drop outs)

The paper is outside the recommended specification range.

Replace the paper with a recommended size and type, and confirm that your control panel settings are correct. See About Paper on page 48.

The transfer unit is old or damaged.

Replace the transfer unit.

The print cartridges are not Xerox print cartridges.

Check the condition of the print cartridge, and replace as necessary.

Verify that the print cartridges (C/M/Y/K) meet specifications, and replace if necessary.

Vertical black or color streaks

Multiple colored streaks or lines:

The transfer unit, or fuser, is old or damaged.

Check the condition of the transfer unit and fuser, and replace as necessary.

The print cartridges are not Xerox print cartridges.

Verify that the print cartridges (C/M/Y/K) meet specifications, and replace if necessary.

Streak in only one color:

Check the condition of the print cartridge, and replace as necessary.

Verify that the print cartridge meets specifications, and replace if necessary.

Recurring smudges

Dirt in the paper path.

 

 

 

Print several blank sheets.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The paper is outside the recommended specification range.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Replace the paper with a recommended size and type, and confirm that your

 

 

 

control panel settings are correct. See About Paper on page 48.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The transfer unit, or fuser, is old or damaged.

 

 

 

Check the condition of the transfer unit and fuser, and replace as necessary.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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