Printing quality problems
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6. Troubleshooting
Toner specks
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The paper may not meet specifications; for example, the paper may be too moist or rough.
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The transfer roller may be dirty. Clean the inside of your machine (see "Cleaning the machine" on page 75).
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The paper path may need cleaning. Contact a service representative (see "Cleaning the machine" on page 75).
Dropouts
If faded areas, generally rounded, occur randomly on the page:
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A single sheet of paper may be defective. Try reprinting the job.
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The moisture content of the paper is uneven or the paper has moist spots on its surface. Try a different brand of paper.
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The paper lot is bad. The manufacturing processes can cause some areas to reject toner. Try a different kind or brand of paper.
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Change the printer option and try again. Go to
Printing Preferences
, click the
Paper
tab, and set type to
Thick
(see "Opening
printing preferences" on page 45).
If these steps do not correct the problem, contact a service representative.
White Spots
If white spots appear on the page:
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The paper is too rough and a lot of dirt from paper falls to the inner components within the machine, so the transfer roller may be
dirty. Clean the inside of your machine (see "Cleaning the machine" on page 75).
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The paper path may need cleaning. Clean the inside of your machine (see "Cleaning the machine" on page 75).
If these steps do not correct the problem, contact a service representative.
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Summary of Contents for C181x series
Page 3: ...3 BASIC 5 Appendix Specifications 104 Regulatory information 117 Copyright 127 ...
Page 62: ...Redistributing toner 62 3 Maintenance ...
Page 64: ...Replacing the toner cartridge 64 3 Maintenance ...
Page 65: ...Replacing the toner cartridge 65 3 Maintenance CLP 41x series C181x series ...
Page 66: ...Replacing the toner cartridge 66 3 Maintenance ...
Page 68: ...Replacing the waste toner container 68 3 Maintenance 1 2 1 2 1 2 ...
Page 72: ...Installing accessories 72 3 Maintenance 1 2 1 2 ...
Page 77: ...Cleaning the machine 77 3 Maintenance ...
Page 126: ...Regulatory information 126 5 Appendix 22 China only ...