Print Quality Problems; Paper Feeding Problems - Samsung SF-3100 User Manual

Print Quality Problems

Problem
Light or blurred characters.
Smudged or dark characters.
Characters with white lines.
Improperly formed or misaligned
characters.
Abnormal black horizontal lines

Paper Feeding Problems

Problem
Paper is jammed during printing.
Paper sticks together.
Paper fails to feed.
Multiple sheets of paper feed.
Paper skews or buckles in the automatic
sheet feeder.
Solution
Check 'Ink Level View' as described on page 7-10. If the printer
cartridge has completely run out, 'INK LOW' is displayed.
Install a new print cartridge, see "Replacing the Print Cartridge"
on page 7-4. Make sure the Print Cartridge is installed correctly.
Clean the print cartridge, see "Cleaning the Printhead" on page
7-9.
Make sure the paper is straight and unwrinkled. Let ink dry
before handling the paper. Clean the Print Cartridge. (See
"Cleaning the Printhead" on page 7-9.)
If 'INK LOW' is displayed, install a new print cartridge. See
"Replacing the Print Cartridge" on page 7-4. Remove and
reinstall the Print Cartridge. Clean the Print Cartridge.( See
"Cleaning the Printhead" on page 7-9. )
Clean the Print Cartridge. See "Cleaning the Printhead" on page
7-9.
Clean the Carrier Deflector inside the printer. See "Cleaning the
Cartridge Carrier Contacts and Deflector" on page 7-8.
Solution
Clear paper jam and press Start/Enter.
You can load up to 100 sheets in the ASF(Automatic Sheet
Feeder). Check if you overloaded. Humid conditions may
cause some paper to stick together.
Remove any obstructions inside the printer.
When loading paper, do not force the paper down into the
printer. If multiple sheets have caused a paper jam, clear the
paper jam and press Start/Enter. (See "Paper Jams During
Printing" on page 7-17.)
ASF can hold up to 100 sheets. Make sure the paper guide do
not cause the paper to bow in the bin. When loading paper, do
not force it down into the printer.
Care and Maintenance
7-15