Other Printing Problems
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Other Printing Problems
Status Possible Causes, Descriptions, and Solutions
Printed side is dirty. Adjust the image density correctly.
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P.129 “Using the Operation Panel”
If paper is curled, correct it.
The back side of the printed
output is dirty.
Check if the size specified with the dial matches that
specified with the operation panel. If not, specify the
correct size that matches the size and feed direction of
the paper loaded in the tray.
If you print something after printing on the paper
whose size is smaller than the actual document size,
the back side of the next output might get dirty.
⇒
P.93 “Loading Paper and Other Media”
Image quality varies when
printing on thick paper or on
OHP transparencies.
Set to Thick Paper or OHP Sheet mode in the “Bypass
Pap.Type” menu.
⇒
P.129 “Using the Operation Panel”
Print image is not clear. Set the image density to darker.
⇒
P.129 “Using the Operation Panel”
If the Toner Saving mode is specified using the opera-
tion panel, the whole image gets lighter. See the driv-
er's online help file.
Some parts of the print image
are not clear.
Due to a sudden change in temperature, condensation
might appear inside the machine, and reduce the print
quality. If this occurs when you move the printer from
a cold room to a warmer room, don't use the printer
until it gets used to the temperature.
Image is printed on the re-
verse side of the paper.
Set the paper upside down.
Paper misfeeds occur fre-
quently.
Check the paper size settings. The size specified with
the paper size dial might be different from the actual
paper size. Make the correct dial setting.
⇒
P.93 “Load-
ing Paper and Other Media”
Use the recommended paper. Avoid using curled,
folded, or wrinkled paper, perforated paper, or glossy
paper.
⇒
P.91 “Paper not supported by this printer”
Confirm that the side guides and the rear guide of the
paper tray are set in place.
⇒
P.93 “Loading Paper and
Other Media”
