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Print quality and troubleshooting Page 3 of 5 Problem Streaks appear on the page. ABC DEF Action • The toner may be low. To utilize the remaining toner, remove the cartridge by gripping the handles with both hands. With the cartridge arrows pointing downward, shake the print cartridge back and forth. Reinstall the cartridge, and then press . • If you are using preprinted forms, make sure the ink can withstand temperatures of 212°C (414°F). Printing is too dark. ABC DEF Change the Toner Darkness setting in the Quality Menu. See the Menus and Messages Guide on the publications CD for more information. Note: Macintosh computer users should make sure the lines per inch (lpi) setting is not set too high in the software application. Characters have jagged or uneven edges. • Change the Print Resolution setting in the Quality Menu to 600 dpi, 1200 Image Q, 1200 dpi, or 2400 Image Q. See the Menus and Messages Guide on the publications CD for more settings information. • If you are using downloaded fonts, verify the fonts are supported by the printer, the host computer, and the software application. Part or all of the page is printed in black. Check the print cartridge to see if it is installed correctly. Make sure the charge roll is secure and not at end of life.

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Print quality and troubleshooting
Page 3 of 5
Streaks appear on the
page.
The toner may be low. To utilize the remaining toner, remove the cartridge by gripping the
handles with both hands. With the cartridge arrows pointing downward, shake the print
cartridge back and forth. Reinstall the cartridge, and then press
.
If you are using preprinted forms, make sure the ink can withstand temperatures of 212°C
(414°F).
Printing is too dark.
Change the
Toner Darkness
setting in the Quality Menu. See the
Menus and Messages
Guide
on the publications CD for more information.
Note:
Macintosh computer users should make sure the lines per inch (lpi) setting is not set
too high in the software application.
Characters have jagged or
uneven edges.
Change the
Print Resolution
setting in the Quality Menu to 600 dpi, 1200 Image Q,
1200 dpi, or 2400 Image Q. See the
Menus and Messages Guide
on the publications CD
for more settings information.
If you are using downloaded fonts, verify the fonts are supported by the printer, the host
computer, and the software application.
Part or all of the page is
printed in black.
Check the print cartridge to see if it is installed correctly.
Make sure the charge roll is secure and not at end of life.
Problem
Action
ABC
DEF
ABC
DEF
ABC
DEF