> Improve the Print Quality
Improve the Print Quality
If you have a print quality problem, print a test page first. If the printout looks good, the problem is probably not
the machine. Check the interface cable connections and try printing a different document. If the printout or test
page printed from the machine has a quality problem, check the examples of poor print quality and follow the
recommendations in the table.
IMPORTANT
Using non-genuine supplies may affect the print quality, hardware performance, and machine reliability.
1. To get the best print quality, we suggest using recommended print media. Make sure you use paper that
meets our specifications.
2. Check that the toner cartridge and drum unit assemblies are installed correctly.
Examples of poor print quality
Recommendation
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ. 0123456789. abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz.
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ. 0123456789. abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz.
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ. 0123456789. abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz.
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ. 0123456789. abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz.
ABCDEFGH
abcdefghijk
ABCD
abcde
01234
Printed pages are compressed, horizontal stripes appear,
or characters in the top, bottom, left, or right margins are
cut off
Adjust the print margins in your document's application
and reprint the job.
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ. 0123456789. abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz.
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ. 0123456789. abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz.
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ. 0123456789. abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz.
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ. 0123456789. abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz.
Colours are light or faint on the whole page
•
Use the machine's LCD to perform calibration.See
Related Information
:
Calibrate Colour Output
.
•
Make sure Toner Save mode is off in the LCD or the
printer driver.
See
Related Information
:
Reduce Toner Consumption
.
•
Make sure the media type setting in the printer driver
matches the type of paper you are using.
•
Shake all four toner cartridges gently.
•
Wipe the windows of all four LED heads with a dry,
soft lint-free cloth.
See
Related Information
:
Clean the LED Heads
.
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ. 0123456789. abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz.
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ. 0123456789. abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz.
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ. 0123456789. abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz.
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ. 0123456789. abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz.
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ. 0123456789. abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz.
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ. 0123456789. abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz.
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ. 0123456789. abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz.
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ. 0123456789. abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz.
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ. 0123456789. abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz.
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ. 0123456789. abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz.
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ. 0123456789. abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz.
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ. 0123456789. abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz.
Vertical white streaks or bands appear on the page
•
Wipe the windows of all four LED heads with a dry,
soft lint-free cloth.
•
Make sure foreign material such as a torn piece of
paper, sticky notes, or dust is not inside the machine
or around the toner cartridge and drum unit
assemblies.
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Summary of Contents for HL-3160CDW
Page 16: ...Related Information Introduction to Your Brother Machine 12 ...
Page 20: ...5 Press Med 6 Press Related Information Introduction to Your Brother Machine 16 ...
Page 46: ...Related Information Print from Your Computer Windows Print Settings Windows 42 ...
Page 51: ... Print a Document Windows 47 ...
Page 115: ...Home Security Security Lock the Machine Settings Network Security Features 111 ...
Page 155: ...Related Information Manage Your Network Machine Securely Using SSL TLS 151 ...
Page 197: ...5 Put the paper tray firmly back in the machine Related Information Paper Jams 193 ...
Page 202: ...Related Information Paper Jams 198 ...
Page 275: ...Related Information Routine Maintenance 271 ...
Page 316: ...Related Information Appendix Replace Supplies 312 ...
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