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Problem Solution
Black gradation is not natural. Only when using PostScript 3
Select [CMY + K] for [Gray Reproduction] in the printer
driver's dialog box.
See the printer driver Help.
Solid lines are printed as broken
lines. Only when using PostScript 3
Change the [Dithering] setting in the printer driver's
dialog box.
See the printer driver Help.
Fine dot patterns do not print. Only when using PostScript 3
Change the [Dithering] setting in the printer driver's
dialog box.
See the printer driver Help.
Solid areas, lines or text are shiny or
glossy when created as a mixture of
cyan, magenta, yellow. Only when using PostScript 3
Select [Black by K] for [Gray Reproduction] in the printer
driver's dialog box.
See the printer driver Help.
Speckling occurs in areas of solid
black print. Only when using PostScript 3
Select [CMY + K] for [Gray Reproduction] in the printer
driver's dialog box.
See the printer driver Help.
If rubbed with your finger, the print
smears. The setting of the paper may not be correct. For example,
although thick paper is used, the setting for thick paper may
not be specified.
• Check the paper settings of this printer.
See page 26 "Loading Paper".
• Check the paper settings of the printer driver.
See the printer driver Help.
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