Toner Smudges - Epson AcuLaser C3000 Series User Manual

There may be no toner left in
the toner cartridge.
The gradation setting is too
small when printing graphics.
There may be a problem with
the photoconductor unit.

Toner smudges

Cause
Your paper may be moist or
damp.
You may not be using the
correct type of paper for your
printer.
The paper path inside the
printer may be dusty.
There may be a problem with
the photoconductor unit.
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Troubleshooting
If the message on the LCD panel or in
EPSON Status Monitor 3 indicates that
the amount of toner is low, see
"Replacing a toner cartridge" on page
182.
On the Basic Setting menu in the printer
driver, click More Settings and adjust
the Contrast.
Replace the photoconductor unit. See
"Photoconductor Unit" on page 187.
What to do
Do not store your paper in a humid or
damp environment.
EPSON special paper or smooth,
high-quality copier paper is
recommended for best results. See
"Available paper types" on page 272 for
information on choosing paper.
Turn off the printer. Clean internal
printer components by printing three
pages with only one character per page.
Replace the photoconductor unit. See
"Photoconductor Unit" on page 187.