Image Quality Problems - Kodak Professional ML-500 Operator's Manual

Troubleshooting
Image Quality
Problems
Problems
White and multi-colored spots
White lines and scratches
Smudges, smears, and fingerprints
Image is not centered on paper
Black text has color fringe
Cuts are not centered between prints Paper cutter may need adjustment.
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Cause
Dirt or dust has caused contamination.
Dirt or dust has caused contamination.
Fingerprints or other oils have caused
contamination.
Paper may not be aligned properly.
Center Image was not selected in the Print
Server.
Print head may need adjustment.
Solution
Handle paper and ribbon carefully. See
Handling and Storing Media, page 2-4
Clean the printer and surrounding area.
Make sure the operating environment is
clean and dust free.
Move the printer away from room
ventilation ducts or open doors.
Check that the paper roll is clean and
streak free.
Check that the ribbon is clean.
If the problem persists, service is required.
See Customer Support and Technical
Assistance, page 4-8 .
Handle paper and ribbon carefully. See
Handling and Storing Media, page 2-4
See Loading the Paper, page 2-7
Refer to the on-line Help in the Printer
Utilities > Print Server Application.
Refer to the on-line Help in the Printer
Utilities > Configuration Application.
Refer to the on-line Help in the Printer
Utilities > Configuration Application.
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April 2002