Cause
What to do
One of the toner cartridges may be near the end of its
service life.
If the message on the LCD panel or in EPSON Status Monitor
indicates that one of the toner cartridges is near the end of its
service life, replace the toner cartridge. See “Replacing
Consumable Products/Maintenance Parts” on page 146.
For Windows users, you can also check the remaining service life
of the toner cartridge by looking at the Basic Settings tab in the
printer driver.
There may be a problem with photoconductor units.
Replace the photoconductor units. See “Replacing Consumable
Products/Maintenance Parts” on page 146.
Half-tone images print unevenly
Cause
What to do
Your paper may be moist or damp.
Do not store paper in a humid or damp environment. Be sure to
use paper that is newly unwrapped.
One of the toner cartridges may be near the end of its
service life.
If the message on the LCD panel or in EPSON Status Monitor
indicates that one of the toner cartridges is near the end of its
service life, replace the toner cartridge. See “Replacing
Consumable Products/Maintenance Parts” on page 146.
For Windows users, you can also check the remaining service life
of the toner cartridge by looking at the Basic Settings tab in the
printer driver.
The gradation setting is too small when printing
graphics.
For Windows users, on the Basic Settings tab in the printer driver,
click the
Advanced
tab and select the
More Settings
button.
Then select the
Halftoning
.
The setting above is available only when printing in
black-and-white and the Monochrome Model Compatibility
check box is selected in the printer driver.
There may be a problem with photoconductor units.
Replace the photoconductor units. See “Replacing Consumable
Products/Maintenance Parts” on page 146.
Toner smudges
Cause
What to do
Your paper may be moist or damp.
Do not store your paper in a humid or damp environment.
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