Printing Is Uneven - Canon LBP7018C E-Manual

Printing Is Uneven

Perform one of the following solutions according to the cause.
<Cause 1> Paper is too moist or too dry.
Replace the paper with new paper in an unopened package.
Solution
"Precautions for Paper"
<Cause 2> The toner cartridges are almost out of toner.
Check the toner cartridges status and replace the toner cartridges of the colors are nearing the end of
their life.
Solution
"Checking the Consumables Status"
"Toner Cartridge Replacement"
<Cause 3> The photosensitive drum of the printer is deteriorated.
Replace the drum cartridge with a new one.
Solution
"Drum Cartridge Replacement"
<Cause 4> If the printer has not printed for a long period of time, strip-shaped unevenness
may appear.
Perform the following procedure in the printer driver.
Solution
Normally, use the printer with [Special Print Mode] set to [Off]. Change the settings only if the
described problems occur.
If you specify [Special Settings J5], unevenness or a phenomenon of "Out-of-Register Colors" may
occur on the overall printed images, or the data may not be printed in the correct scaling factor
(the specified scaling factor). In this case, do not specify [Special Settings J5].
<Cause 5> If the printer is used for a long period of time, unevenness may appear.
Perform the following procedure in the printer driver.
1. Display the [Finishing] sheet.
2. Click [Advanced Settings].
3. Set [Special Print Mode] to [Special Settings J5].
1. Display the [Finishing] sheet.
2. Click [Advanced Settings].
3. Set [Special Print Mode] to [Special Settings J6].
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