Troubleshoot a problem
Action
Step 2
a
Turn off the printer, wait for about 10 seconds, and then turn on
the printer.
b
Print the document.
Do horizontal light bands appear on prints?
Vertical light bands
Note: Before solving the problem, print the Print Quality Test Pages. From the control panel, navigate to
Settings > Troubleshooting > Print Quality Test Pages. For non‑touch‑screen printer models, press
navigate through the settings.
Action
a
Check if the printer is using a genuine and supported toner
cartridge.
Note: If the cartridge is not supported, then install a
supported one.
b
Print the document.
Do vertical light bands appear on prints?
Vertical white lines
Note: Before solving the problem, print the Print Quality Test Pages. From the control panel, navigate to
Settings > Troubleshooting > Print Quality Test Pages. For non‑touch‑screen printer models, press
navigate through the settings.
Yes
No
Contact your dealer. The problem is
solved.
Yes
No
Contact your dealer. The problem is
solved.
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