Symptom
Image is too
light; there is
low image
density.
Image is too
dark.
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Cause
The Auto-Image
Density Control
(AIDC) detection
sensor is dirty.
The media is moist
from humidity.
There is not much
toner left in the
cartridge.
One or more of the
print units are
defective.
Media type may be
set incorrectly.
One or more of the
print units are
defective.
Solving Problems—Printing Quality
Solution
Open the front door, and then press
the AIDC sensor lever a few times (no
cleaning cloth is necessary.)
Remove the moist media and replace
with new, dry media.
Replace the toner cartridge.
Remove the print unit(s) and check for
damage. If necessary, replace it
(them).
When printing envelopes, labels, thick
stock, and transparencies, specify the
appropriate media type in the printer
driver.
Remove the print unit(s) and check for
damage.If necessary, replace it
(them).