Print is too dark
These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following:
C
HECK
THE
DARKNESS
,
BRIGHTNESS
,
AND
CONTRAST
SETTINGS
The Toner Darkness setting is too dark, the Brightness setting is too dark, or the Contrast setting is too high.
•
From the printer control panel, change these settings from the Quality menu.
•
For Windows users, change these settings from Print Properties.
•
For Macintosh users, change these settings from the Print dialog and pop-up menus.
T
HE
PAPER
HAS
ABSORBED
MOISTURE
DUE
TO
HIGH
HUMIDITY
•
Load paper from a fresh package.
•
Store paper in its original wrapper until you use it.
C
HECK
THE
PAPER
Avoid textured paper with rough finishes.
C
HECK
THE
PAPER
TYPE
SETTING
Make sure the paper type setting matches the paper loaded in the tray:
1
From the printer control panel, check the Paper Type setting from the Paper menu.
2
Before sending the job to print, specify the correct type setting:
•
For Windows users, specify the type from Print Properties.
•
For Macintosh users, specify the type from the Print dialog.
T
HE
CARTRIDGE
MAY
BE
DEFECTIVE
Replace the print cartridge.
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