Problem

Possible Cause and Remedy

 

 

 

 

Dropouts

If faded areas, generally rounded, occur randomly on

 

 

the page:

 

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• A single sheet of paper may be defective. Try

 

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reprinting the job.

 

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• The moisture content of the paper is uneven or the

 

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paper has moist spots on its surface. See “Print Media”

 

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on page A.7.

The paper lot is bad. The manufacturing processes can cause some areas to reject toner. Try a different kind or brand of paper.

The laser printer cartridge may be defective. See “Vertical repetitive defects” on page 6.16.

If these steps do not correct the problems, contact a service representative.

Gray background

If the amount of background toner shading becomes

 

 

 

unacceptable, the procedures below may help to clear

 

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the condition:

 

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• Change the paper to a lighter basis weight. See “Print

 

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Media” on page page A.7.

 

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• Check the printer’s environment; very dry (low

 

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humidity) or high humidity (higher than 80 % RH)

 

 

 

conditions can increase the amount of background

 

 

 

shading.

 

 

 

• Install a new laser printer cartridge.

 

 

 

• Adjust the shading setting. See “Adjusting Shading” on

 

 

 

page 5.4.

 

 

 

 

 

Toner smear

• Clean the inside of the printer. See “Cleaning the

 

 

 

Inside” on page 5.7.

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Check the paper type and quality. See “Print Media” on

 

 

 

page A.7.

 

 

 

• Try installing a new laser printer cartridge.

 

 

 

 

Troubleshooting 6.15

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