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Symptom
Print too dark
Transparency print
quality is poor
(Print has inappropriate
light or dark spots, toner
is smeared, horizontal or
vertical light bands
appear, or color does not
project.)
Toner specks
Toner rubs off the
paper easily when
you handle the
sheets.
Gray background
ABCDE
ABCDE
ABCDE
Uneven print
density
ABCDE
ABCDE
ABCDE
Cause
• The Toner Darkness setting is
too dark.
• The print cartridges are
defective.
• You are using transparencies
that do not meet the printer
specifications.
• The Paper Type setting for the
tray you are using is set to
something other than
transparency.
• The print cartridges are
defective.
• The transfer roller is worn or
defective.
• The image transfer unit is worn
or defective.
• The fuser is worn or defective.
• Toner is in the paper path.
• The Texture setting is wrong for
the type of paper or specialty
media you are using.
• The Weight setting is wrong for
the type of paper or specialty
media you are using.
• The fuser is worn or defective.
• The Toner Darkness setting is
too dark.
• The print cartridges are
defective.
• The print cartridges are
defective.
• The transfer roller is worn or
defective.
• The image transfer unit is worn
or defective.
Solution
• Select a different Toner Darkness setting from the
printer driver before sending the job to print.
• Replace the print cartridges.
• Use only transparencies recommended by the
printer's manufacturer.
• Make sure the Paper Type setting is set to
transparency.
• Replace the print cartridges.
• Replace the transfer roller.
• Replace the image transfer unit.
• Replace the fuser.
• Call for service.
• Change Paper Texture from Normal to Smooth or
Rough.
• Change Paper Weight from Plain to CardStock (or
other appropriate weight).
• Replace the fuser.
• Select a different Toner Darkness setting from the
printer driver before sending the job to print.
• Replace the print cartridges.
• Replace the print cartridges.
• Replace the transfer roller.
• Replace the image transfer unit.
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