Table 5.3
Print Quality Problems (continued)
Problem
Spot deletions
Areas of the print are
extremely light or
missing.
Vertical line deletions
Localized print deletions
forming narrow lines
running in the direction
of paper movement.
Possible Cause(s)
Damp paper stock.
Defective laser print cartridge, or
the laser print cartridge is at its
end of life.
Laser print cartridge not installed
correctly
Defective laser print cartridge, or
the laser print cartridge is at its
end of life
Laser, laser path or transfer roller
may be obstructed.
Solving Print Quality Problems
Corrective Action(s)
Replace the paper stock.
Replace the laser print cartridge.
Remove then reinstall the laser print
cartridge.
Replace the laser print cartridge.
Power off the printer. Check for and
remove any paper from the paper path.
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