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Print quality guide Page 11 of 34 Print is too light Cause Solution Toner Darkness setting is too light, RGB Brightness setting is too bright, or RGB Contrast setting is incorrect. • Select a different Toner Darkness setting, RGB Brightness setting, or RGB Contrast setting from Print Properties before sending the job to print. Note: This solution applies to Windows users only. • Adjust the color quality settings in the Quality menu. The media being used does not meet the printer specifications. • Load media from a new package. • Avoid textured media with rough finishes. • Make sure the media you load in the trays is not damp. • Make sure the Paper Type and Paper Weight settings match the type of media you are using. Color Saver is On. Turn Color Saver off. Toner is low. Replace the toner cartridge. Toner cartridge is defective or worn. Light colored line, white line, or incorrectly colored line Example ABCDE ABCDE Cause Toner cartridge is defective. Photoconductors are defective. Transfer belt is defective. Printhead lenses are dirty. Solution Replace the color cartridge causing the line. Replace the photoconductor units. Replace the transfer belt. Clean the printhead lenses. Transparency print quality is poor Cause Solution You are using transparencies that do not meet the printer Use only transparencies recommended by the printer specifications. manufacturer. Paper Type setting for the tray you are using is set to something other than Transparency. Make sure the Paper Type setting is set to Transparency.