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Other Printing Problems Other Printing Problems This section describes the likely causes of and possible solutions for problems that can occur when printing from a computer. When You Cannot Print Properly Toner smears appear on the print side of the page. • The paper setting may not be correct. For example, you are using thick paper but the setting for thick paper might not be set. • Check the paper settings. • Check the printer driver's paper settings. See the printer driver Help. • Check that the paper is not curled or bent. Envelopes can easily become curled. For details, see p.23 "Paper Specifications". Photo images are grainy. • Some applications lower resolution levels when print jobs are performed. Specify an increased resolution level using the application settings. Fine dot patterns do not print. • Change the [Dithering:] setting in the PostScript 3 printer driver's dialog box. For details, see the printer driver Help. Solid lines are printed as broken lines. • Change the [Dithering:] setting in the PostScript 3 printer driver's dialog box. For details, see the printer driver Help. The whole printout is blurred. • The paper is damp, probably due to improper storage. Use dry paper that has been stored properly. For details, see p.23 "Paper Specifications". • If you select [On] for [Economy Color:] on the [Print Quality] menu in the printer properties dialog box, printing will be at lower density. For details, see the printer driver Help. • Toner is almost depleted. When the "Toner is almost empty." message appears on the display, replace the toner cartridge. For details, see "Adding Toner", Operating Instructions. • Condensation may have occurred. If there were sudden changes in temperature or humidity, restart the printer when it is acclimatized. 69

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Other Printing Problems
This section describes the likely causes of and possible solutions for problems that can occur when
printing from a computer.
When You Cannot Print Properly
Toner smears appear on the print side of the page.
The paper setting may not be correct. For example, you are using thick paper but the setting for
thick paper might not be set.
Check the paper settings.
Check the printer driver's paper settings. See the printer driver Help.
Check that the paper is not curled or bent. Envelopes can easily become curled. For details, see
p.23 "Paper Specifications".
Photo images are grainy.
Some applications lower resolution levels when print jobs are performed.
Specify an increased resolution level using the application settings.
Fine dot patterns do not print.
Change the [Dithering:] setting in the PostScript 3 printer driver's dialog box.
For details, see the printer driver Help.
Solid lines are printed as broken lines.
Change the [Dithering:] setting in the PostScript 3 printer driver's dialog box.
For details, see the printer driver Help.
The whole printout is blurred.
The paper is damp, probably due to improper storage. Use dry paper that has been stored
properly.
For details, see p.23 "Paper Specifications".
If you select [On] for [Economy Color:] on the [Print Quality] menu in the printer properties dialog
box, printing will be at lower density.
For details, see the printer driver Help.
Toner is almost depleted. When the "Toner is almost empty." message appears on the display,
replace the toner cartridge. For details, see "Adding Toner", Operating Instructions.
Condensation may have occurred. If there were sudden changes in temperature or humidity, restart
the printer when it is acclimatized.
Other Printing Problems
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