Print Quality Problems; Checking The Condition Of The Machine; Checking The Printer Driver Settings - Ricoh MP 2014 series Operating Instructions Manual

Print Quality Problems

Checking the Condition of the Machine

If there is a problem with the print quality, first check the condition of the machine.
Problem
There is a problem with the
machine's location.
Unsupported types of paper is used.
The paper type setting is incorrect.
A non-genuine print cartridge is
being used.
An old print cartridge is being used.
The machine is dirty.

Checking the printer driver settings

Problem
The printed image is smudged.
Images smudge when rubbed.
(Toner is not fixed.)
When printing graphics, the output
and the screen are different.
Make sure that the machine is on a level surface. Place the
machine where it will not be subject to vibration or shock.
Make sure that the paper being used is supported by the
machine. See page 43 "Supported Paper".
Make sure that the paper type setting of the printer driver
matches the type of paper loaded. See page 43 "Supported
Paper".
Refilled or non-genuine print cartridge reduces print quality
and may cause malfunctions. Use genuine print cartridge only.
See page 231 "Consumables".
Print cartridge should be opened before their expiration date
and used within six months after being opened.
See page 189 "Maintaining the Machine", and clean the
machine as required.
On the printer driver's [Paper] tab, select [Bypass Tray] in the
"Input Tray:" list. In the "Paper Type:" list, select a proper
paper type.
On the printer driver's [Paper] tab, select a proper paper type
in the "Paper Type:" list.
To print accurately, specify the printer driver setting to print
without using the graphics command. For details about
specifying the printer driver setting, see the printer driver Help.
Print Quality Problems
Solution
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