Blurred Background; Dark Image (Entire Page); Light Image (Entire Page); Stain Along The Edge Of The Page - QMS 1660 Operation

Specific Print
Quality
Problems

Blurred Background

The toner cartridge may be defective. Install a new toner cartridge.

Dark Image (Entire Page)

1 Decrease print density by adjusting the print density adjustment
dial inside the printer to the thin end of the wedge-shaped scale.
2 If step 1 does not solve the problem, install a new toner cartridge.

Light Image (Entire Page)

1 Make sure the Conserve Toner option (Administration/Engine/
Conserve Toner) is off.
2 Increase the print density by adjusting the print density adjust-
ment dial inside the printer to the thick end of the wedge-shaped
scale.
3 Remove the toner cartridge and rotate it as you would when
installing a new cartridge. This redistributes toner inside the car-
tridge. Then, reinstall the cartridge.
4 Install a new toner cartridge.

Stain Along the Edge of the Page

Install a new toner cartridge.

Stains on the Back of the Page

The paper path may be dirty. Clean the paper path area. See chapter
4, "Printer Care," for more information.

Toner Smudges

1 Redistribute the toner.
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