Improving the print quality; Save Mode; 6 - 17- Page 149

Brother HL-6050D User's Guide

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6 - 17   TROUBLESHOOTING

Improving the print quality 

This section provides information on the following topics.

If the same problem occurs again, call your dealer or Brother Customer Service.

Examples of poor print quality

Recommendation

Faint print

Check the printer's environment. Conditions such as humidity, high 
temperatures, and so on may cause this print fault. See Positioning the 
printer
 on page 1-4.

If the whole page is too light, Toner Save Mode may be on. Turn off Toner 
Save Mode
 in the printer Properties tab of the driver.

Put in a new toner cartridge. See Replacing the toner cartridge on page 
5-3.

Put in a new drum unit. See Replacing the drum unit on page 5-8.

Increase the print density by using the QUALITY menu on the printer 
control panel. See QUALITY on page 3-15.

You may clear the problem by wiping the scanner window with a soft cloth. 
See Cleaning the inside of the printer on page 5-15 or the maintenance 
tutorial video on the supplied CD-ROM.

Gray background

Make sure you use paper that meets the recommended specifications. 
See What kind of paper can I use? on page 1-5.

Check the printer's environment - high temperatures and high humidity can 
increase the amount of background shading. See Positioning the printer on 
page 1-4.

Use a new toner cartridge. See Replacing the toner cartridge on page 5-3.

Use a new drum unit. See Replacing the drum unit on page 5-8.

Ghost image

Make sure you use paper that meets our specifications. Rough-surfaced 
paper, paper that has absorbed moisture, or thick paper can cause this 
problem. See What kind of paper can I use? on page 1-5.

Make sure that you choose the appropriate media type in the printer driver. 
See What kind of paper can I use? on page 1-5.

Put in a new toner cartridge. See Replacing the toner cartridge on page 
5-3.

Put in a new drum unit. See Replacing the drum unit on page 5-8.

The fuser unit may be contaminated. Call customer service.

Toner specks

Make sure that you use paper that meets our specifications. 
Rough-surfaced paper may cause the problem. See What kind of paper 
can I use?
 on page 1-5.

The toner cartridge may be damaged. Put in a new toner cartridge. See 
Replacing the toner cartridge on page 5-3
.

The drum unit may be damaged. Put in a new drum unit. See Replacing 
the drum unit
 on page 5-8
.

The fuser unit may be smudged. Call customer service.

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Detailed Information for Brother HL-6050D User's Guide

Lists of information found in Brother HL-6050D User's Guide - Page 149

  • 4. ■ If the whole page is too light, Toner Save Mode may be on.
  • 3. ■ Put in a new drum unit.
  • 8. ■ Increase the print density by using the QUALITY menu on the printer control panel.
  • 15. ■ You may clear the problem by wiping the scanner window with a soft cloth.
  • 5. ■ Check the printer's environment - high temperatures and high humidity can increase the amount of background shading.
  • 4. ■ Use a new toner cartridge.
  • 3. ■ Use a new drum unit.
  • 8. Ghost image ■ Make sure you use paper that meets our specifications.
  • 5. ■ Make sure that you choose the appropriate media type in the printer driver.
  • 5. ■ Put in a new toner cartridge.
  • 3. ■ Put in a new drum unit.
  • 8. ■ The fuser unit may be contaminated.
  • 5. ■ The toner cartridge may be damaged.
  • 3. ■ The drum unit may be damaged.
  • 8. ■ The fuser unit may be smudged.

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) for Brother HL-6050D User's Guide - Page 149

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