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Correcting Output Quality Problems

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Correcting Output Quality Problems Use the examples below to determine which output quality problem you are experiencing, then see the following table to troubleshoot the problem. Note The examples below depict letter-size paper that has passed through the printer long-edge first. (If the paper has passed through the printer short-edge first, lines and repeating defects will run vertically rather than horizontally.) Light Print or Fade Toner Specks (front or back) Dropouts Lines Gray Background Toner Smear Loose Toner Repeating Defects Misformed Characters Page Skew Curl or Wave Figure 16 Examples of Output Quality Problems 70 Chapter 4: Problem Solving Wrinkles or Creases ENWW

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Chapter 4:
Problem Solving
ENWW
Correcting Output Quality Problems
Use the examples below to determine which output quality problem
you are experiencing, then see the following table to troubleshoot
the problem.
Note
The examples below depict letter-size paper that has passed
through the printer long-edge first. (If the paper has passed through
the printer short-edge first, lines and repeating defects will run
vertically rather than horizontally.)
Figure 16
Examples of Output Quality Problems
Light Print or
Fade
Repeating
Defects
Misformed
Characters
Lines
Toner Smear
Gray
Background
Dropouts
Page Skew
Toner Specks
(front or back)
Curl or Wave
Wrinkles or
Creases
Loose Toner