Troubleshooting
Status
Fine dot pattern does not print.
Solid areas, lines or text are
shiny or glossy when created as
a mixture of cyan, magenta, yel-
low.
Black gradation is not natural.
Solid lines are printed as broken
lines.
A color is missing or partially
blurred.
Possible Causes, Descriptions, and Solutions
Change the [Dithering:] setting in the printer driver's dialog
box.
See the printer driver Help.
Select [K (Black)] for [Gray Reproduction (Text/Line Art):] in the
printer driver's dialog box.
See the printer driver Help.
Select [CMY + K] for [Gray Reproduction (Text/Line Art):] in the
printer driver's dialog box.
See the printer driver Help.
Change the [Dithering:] setting in the printer driver's dialog
box.
See the printer driver Help.
Paper is damp. Use paper that has been stored properly.
See
p.5 "Paper and Other
Toner is almost depleted. When the "
"
Toner is almost empty
display panel, or the toner end LED on the control panel is lit,
replace the toner cartridge of the displayed color.
See
p.32 "Replacing the Toner
When "
Replace Black PCU
" appears on the display, replace the photo conductor
PCU
unit.
See
p.37 "Replacing the Photo Conductor
Condensation may have collected. If rapid change in temper-
ature or humidity occurs, use this printer only after it has ac-
climatized.
Media".
Add Toner XXX
" message appears on the
Cartridge".
" or "
Replace Color
Unit".
" or
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