Black Or White Bands Appear In The Printout; White Dots Appear In The Printout Where The Toner Density Is High; Print Quality Is Uneven On The Page - Epson AcuLaser C8600 Reference Manual

Black or white bands appear in the printout

Cause
There may be a problem with
the photoconductor unit.
White dots appear in the printout where the toner
density is high
Cause
Duplex printing on damp
coated or thick paper may
produce printouts with white
dots where the toner density is
high on the back of the paper.

Print quality is uneven on the page

Cause
Your paper may be moist or
damp.
There may be a problem with
the photoconductor unit.
What to do
Replace the photoconductor unit. See
"Photoconductor Unit" on page 262.
What to do
Do not select Thick (Back) or Coated
(Back) as the Paper Type setting in the
printer driver. Choose Thick or Coated
instead.
Do not store coated paper in a humid or
damp environment. Be sure to use
paper that is newly unwrapped.
What to do
Do not store paper in a humid or damp
environment.
Replace the photoconductor unit. See
"Replacing the photoconductor unit"
on page 263.
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