Half-Tone Images Print Unevenly - Epson WorkForce AL-M400DN User Manual

Cause
The paper type setting may not be appropriate for the
loaded paper.
There may be a temporary problem with the toner or
developer.
The toner cartridge may be near the end of its service
life.
There may be a problem with the photoconductor unit.

Half-tone images print unevenly

Cause
Your paper may be moist or damp.
The gradation setting is too small when printing
graphics.
The paper type setting may not be appropriate for the
loaded paper.
The toner cartridge may be near the end of its service
life.
There may be a problem with the toner cartridge.
AL-M300/AL-M400 Series
What to do
Set the appropriate paper type in the printer driver.
Adjust the TR settings in the Printer Adjust Menu. See"Printer
Adjust Menu" on page 89 for details.
Try to perform Dev Refresh or Toner Refresh in the Printer
Adjust Menu. Note that Toner Refresh consumes the toner.
See "Printer Adjust Menu" on page 89 for details.
If the message on the LCD panel or in EPSON Status Monitor
indicates that the toner cartridge is near the end of its service life,
replace the toner cartridge. See "Replacing Consumable
Products/Maintenance Parts" on page 124.
For Windows users, you can also check the remaining service life
of the toner cartridge by looking at the Basic Settings tab in the
printer driver.
Replace the photoconductor unit. See "Replacing Consumable
Products/Maintenance Parts" on page 124.
What to do
Do not store paper in a humid or damp environment. Be sure to
use paper that is newly unwrapped.
For Windows users, on the Basic Settings tab in the printer driver,
click the Advanced tab and select the More Settings button.
Then select the Halftoning.
Set the appropriate paper type in the printer driver.
Adjust the TR settings in the Printer Adjust Menu. See"Printer
Adjust Menu" on page 89 for details.
If the message on the LCD panel or in EPSON Status Monitor
indicates that the toner cartridge is near the end of its service life,
replace the toner cartridge. See "Replacing Consumable
Products/Maintenance Parts" on page 124.
For Windows users, you can also check the remaining service life
of the toner cartridge by looking at the Basic Settings tab in the
printer driver.
Replace the toner cartridge. See "Replacing Consumable
Products/Maintenance Parts" on page 124.
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