Print Quality Problems
Checking the Condition of the Machine
If there is a problem with the quality of printing, first check the condition of the machine.
Possible Cause
Solution
There is a problem with the
machine's location.
Make sure that the machine is on a level surface. Place the
machine where it will not be subject to vibration or shock.
Unsupported types of paper is used. Make sure that the paper being used is supported by the
machine. See page 62 "Supported Paper".
The paper type setting is incorrect.
Make sure that the paper type setting of the printer driver
matches the type of paper loaded. See page 60 "Specifying
Paper Type and Paper Size Using the Printer Driver".
A non-genuine print cartridge is
being used.
Refilled or non-genuine print cartridge reduces print quality
and can cause malfunctions. Use genuine print cartridge only.
An old print cartridge is being used.
Print cartridge should be opened before their expiration date
and used within six months of being opened.
The machine is dirty.
See page 321 "Maintaining the Machine", and clean the
machine as required.
Color degradation has occurred.
Color degradation may occur in color printing after the
machine is moved or a large number of pages are printed. In
this case, adjust color registration by executing [Color
Registration] in [System Settings].
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Summary of Contents for M C251FW
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Page 23: ...3 2 1 ECC105 Interior ECC106 4 3 2 1 Guide to Components 21 ...
Page 45: ...Deleting characters 1 Press to delete characters Entering Characters 43 ...
Page 48: ...1 Guide to the Machine 46 ...
Page 82: ...2 Paper Specifications and Adding Paper 80 ...
Page 100: ...3 Printing Documents 98 ...
Page 124: ...4 Copying Originals 122 ...
Page 170: ...5 Scanning Originals 168 ...
Page 216: ...6 Sending and Receiving a Fax 214 ...
Page 270: ...7 Configuring the Machine Using the Control Panel 268 ...
Page 346: ...6 Close the ADF cover 9 Maintaining the Machine 344 ...
Page 360: ...Main unit DUE292 1 3 2 1 DUE288 2 DUE289 10 Troubleshooting 358 ...
Page 361: ...3 DUE290 Waste toner bottle ECC168 Paper feed unit DUE320 1 Removing Paper Jams 359 ...
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