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S
OLVING
P
ROBLEMS
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Solving Print Quality Problems
Dirt inside of the printer or improper paper loading may reduce
the print quality. See the table below to troubleshoot the
problem.
Problem
Solution
Light or faded
print
If a vertical white streak or faded area appears on the page:
• The toner supply is low. You may be able to temporarily
• The paper may not meet paper specifications (for example,
• A combination of faded or smeared defects may indicate that
• The surface of the LSU may be dirty. Clean the LSU. See
Toner specs
• The paper may not meet specifications (for example, the
• The transfer roller or the paper path may be dirty. See
Dropouts
If generally rounded, faded areas occur randomly on the page:
• A single sheet of paper may be defective. Try reprinting the
job.
• The moisture content of the paper is uneven or the paper has
• The paper lot is bad. The manufacturing process can cause
some areas to reject toner. Try a different kind or brand of
paper.
• If these steps do not correct the problems, contact a service
representative.
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