The Printed Image Is Light Or Faint - Epson AcuLaser M7000N series User Manual

Cause
The MP Tray Size setting may be incorrect.
The imaging cartridge may be near the end of its service
life.
There may be a problem with the imaging cartridge.

The printed image is light or faint

Cause
Your paper may be moist or damp.
The Toner Save mode may be on.
The imaging cartridge may be near the end of its service
life.
There may be a problem with the imaging cartridge.
The Density setting may be too light.
Epson AcuLaser M7000 Series
What to do
When loading paper for which the size is not specified with Auto
setting, specify the correct paper size on the MP Tray Size
setting in the Tray Menu on the control panel.
If the message on the LCD panel or in EPSON Status Monitor
indicates that the imaging cartridge is near the end of its service
life, try the following procedure. Remove the imaging cartridge,
gently rock it back and forth, and then reinstall it in the printer. If
the problem is not resolved, replace the imaging cartridge. See
"Replacing Consumable Products" on page 116.
For Windows users, you can also check the remaining service life
of the imaging cartridge by looking at the Basic Settings tab in the
printer driver.
Replace the imaging cartridge. See "Replacing Consumable
Products" on page 116.
What to do
Do not store your paper in a humid or damp environment.
Turn off the Toner Save mode using the printer driver or the
printer's control panel menus.
For Windows users, on the Basic Settings tab in the printer driver,
click Advanced and select the More Settings button. Then
deselect the Toner Save check box.
If the message on the LCD panel or in EPSON Status Monitor
indicates that the imaging cartridge is near the end of its service
life, try the following procedure. Remove the imaging cartridge,
gently rock it back and forth, and then reinstall it in the printer. If
the problem is not resolved, replace the imaging cartridge. See
"Replacing Consumable Products" on page 116.
For Windows users, you can also check the remaining service life
of the imaging cartridge by looking at the Basic Settings tab in the
printer driver.
Replace the imaging cartridge. See "Replacing Consumable
Products" on page 116.
In the printer driver, click Extended Setting on the Optional
Settings tab, and then darken the Density setting.
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