Sharp MX-C557F User Manual page 235

Troubleshooting
Mottled print and dots
Note: Before solving the problem, print the Print Quality Test Pages. From the home screen, touch Settings >
Troubleshooting > Print Quality Test Pages.
Action
Step 1
Check the printer for leaked toner contamination.
Is the printer free of leaked toner?
Step 2
a
Depending on your operating system, specify the paper type
and size from the Printing Preferences or Print dialog.
Notes:
•
Make sure that the settings match the paper loaded.
•
You can also change the settings on the printer control
panel. From the home screen, touch Settings > Paper >
Tray Configuration > Paper Size/Type.
b
Print the document.
Is the print mottled?
Step 3
a
Replace the textured or rough paper loaded in the tray with
plain paper.
b
Print the document.
Is the print mottled?
Print crooked or skewed
Yes No
Go to step 2. Contact your dealer.
Go to step 3. The problem is
solved.
Contact your dealer. The problem is
solved.
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