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Print quality guide Page 12 of 34 Uneven print density Example ABCDE ABCDE ABCDE Cause Toner cartridge is defective. Photoconductor is worn or defective. Solution Replace the toner cartridge. Replace the photoconductor. Gray background Example Cause Solution Toner darkness setting is too dark. Select a different toner darkness setting in the Print Properties before sending the job to print. ABCDE ABCDE ABCDE Streaked vertical lines Example ABCDE ABCDE ABCDE Cause Solution Toner is smeared before fusing to the If media is stiff, try feeding from media. another tray. Toner cartridge is defective. Replace the toner cartridge causing the streaks. Transfer belt is defective. Replace the transfer belt. Toner fog or background shading appears on the page Cause Solution Toner cartridge is worn or defective. Reinstall or replace the cartridge. Transfer belt is worn or defective. Replace the transfer belt. Photoconductor is worn or defective. Replace the photoconductor. Fuser is worn or defective. Replace the fuser. Toner is in the paper path. Call for customer service.