QMS Magicolor CX, User Manual

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Print Quality
Problems
QMS magicolor CX User's Guide 4-14
Print Density Problems
Normally, your laser printer produces a rich black or color image.
However, if you notice that colors are smearing or scattering then you
may need to adjust the print density for your printer. Smearing or scat-
tering occurs on the printer when one of the developers applies too
much toner on the page. You may notice scattering in areas where a
pure color or dark region ends next to a white area on the page. Scat-
tering and smearing will always occur towards the top of these areas.
Print density adjusts the amount of toner placed on the page.
» Note: The humidity around the printer can sometimes affect the print
density. Make sure that the printer is operated within the specification
for humidity: 20% - 80% acceptable and 60% - 70% optimal. You may
want to adjust the print density to compensate for humidity changes.
As the humidity returns to optimal conditions you should return the
print density settings to their default center position.
The Color Balance Adjustment Page
This page shows you how to adjust the print density for your printer.
Areas of the page are used to indicate adjustment procedures to fol-
low to correct print density problems. The explanations below give
you information about the different areas of the page.