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3. Troubleshooting Other Printing Problems This section describes likely causes of and possible solutions for problems that can occur when printing from a computer. When you cannot print clearly Problem Causes Solutions The printed image is smudged. Settings for thick paper have not been configured when printing on thick paper in the bypass tray. PCL 5e On the printer driver's [Paper] tab, select [Bypass Tray] in the "Input Tray:" list. Then in the "Type:" list, select a proper paper type. PCL 6/PostScript 3 On the printer driver's [Detailed Settings] tab, click [Paper] in "Menu:", and then select [Bypass Tray] in the "Input Tray:" list. Then in the "Paper Type:" list, select a proper paper type. Printed images contain blots The paper is damp. or are patchy. Use paper that has been stored in the recommended temperature and humidity conditions. For details about the proper way to store paper, see p.47 "Paper Storage". Printed images contain blots The printer is not on a level or are patchy. surface. The printer must be placed on a stable and level surface. Check the printer environment and select an appropriate location. For details about the printer's environment, see "Moving the Printer", Operating Instructions. Printed images contain blots The paper is creased, or are patchy. curled, or has blemishes. Smooth out the wrinkles or replace the paper. For details about paper, see p.31 "Paper Specification". 100

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Other Printing Problems
This section describes likely causes of and possible solutions for problems that can occur when printing
from a computer.
When you cannot print clearly
Problem
Causes
Solutions
The printed image is
smudged.
Settings for thick paper have
not been configured when
printing on thick paper in the
bypass tray.
PCL 5e
On the printer driver's [Paper]
tab, select [Bypass Tray] in the
"Input Tray:" list. Then in the
"Type:" list, select a proper paper
type.
PCL 6/PostScript 3
On the printer driver's [Detailed
Settings] tab, click [Paper] in
"Menu:", and then select [Bypass
Tray] in the "Input Tray:" list. Then
in the "Paper Type:" list, select a
proper paper type.
Printed images contain blots
or are patchy.
The paper is damp.
Use paper that has been stored in the
recommended temperature and
humidity conditions. For details about
the proper way to store paper, see
p.47 "Paper Storage".
Printed images contain blots
or are patchy.
The printer is not on a level
surface.
The printer must be placed on a stable
and level surface. Check the printer
environment and select an appropriate
location. For details about the printer's
environment, see "Moving the Printer",
Operating Instructions.
Printed images contain blots
or are patchy.
The paper is creased,
curled, or has blemishes.
Smooth out the wrinkles or replace the
paper. For details about paper, see
p.31 "Paper Specification".
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