Samsung ML-1210 User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 90

Gray background, Toner smear, Vertical repetitive defects - how to fix

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Solving Print Quality Problems Problem Gray background Solution If the amount of background shading becomes unacceptable, the procedures below may fix the problem. • Change to a lighter weight pages. See "Paper Specifications" on page A.2. • Check the printer's environment; very dry (low humidity) or high humidity (higher than 80% RH) conditions can increase the amount of background shading. • Install a new toner cartridge. Toner smear • Clean the inside of the printer. See "Cleaning the Inside" on page 6.4. • Check the paper type and quality. See "Paper Specifications" on page A.2. • Install a new toner cartridge. Vertical repetitive defects If marks repeatedly appear on the printed side of the page at even intervals: • The toner cartridge may be damaged. If a repetitive mark occurs on the page, print a cleaning sheet several times to clean the cartridge (see page 6.5). After the printout, if you still have the same problems, install a new toner cartridge. • Parts of the printer may have toner on them. If the defects occur on the back of the page, the problem will likely correct itself after a few more pages. • The fusing assembly may be damaged. Contact a service representative. PROBLEM SOLVING 7.13

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P
ROBLEM
S
OLVING
7.
13
Problem
Solution
If the amount of background shading becomes unacceptable,
the procedures below may fix the problem.
• Change to a lighter weight pages. See “Paper
Specifications” on page
A.2
.
• Check the printer’s environment; very dry (low humidity)
or high humidity (higher than 80% RH) conditions can
increase the amount of background shading.
• Install a new toner cartridge.
Gray background
• Clean the inside of the printer. See “Cleaning the Inside”
on page
6.4
.
• Check the paper type and quality. See “Paper
Specifications” on page
A.2
.
• Install a new toner cartridge.
Toner smear
If marks repeatedly appear on the printed side of the page
at even intervals:
• The toner cartridge may be damaged. If a repetitive mark
occurs on the page, print a cleaning sheet several times to
clean the cartridge (see page
6.5
). After the printout, if
you still have the same problems, install a new toner
cartridge.
• Parts of the printer may have toner on them. If the defects
occur on the back of the page, the problem will likely
correct itself after a few more pages.
• The fusing assembly may be damaged. Contact a service
representative.
Vertical repetitive defects
Solving Print Quality Problems