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Maintaining the printer
Troubleshooting
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Action

Yes

No

Step 3

a

Depending on your operating system, specify the paper type,
texture, and weight from the Printing Preferences or Print
dialog.

Notes:

Make sure that the settings match the paper loaded in
the tray.

You can also change the settings on the printer control
panel.

b

Resend the print job.

Is the print still too light?

Go to step 4.

The problem is
solved.

Step 4

Make sure that the paper has no texture or rough finishes.

Are you printing on textured or rough paper?

Change the texture
settings to match the
paper you are
printing on.

Go to step 5.

Step 5

a

Load paper from a fresh package.

Note: 

Paper absorbs moisture due to high humidity. Store

paper in its original wrapper until you are ready to use it.

b

Resend the print job.

Is the print still too light?

Go to step 6.

The problem is
solved.

Step 6

Replace the imaging unit or imaging kit, and then resend the print
job.

Warning—Potential Damage: 

Do not expose the imaging unit or

imaging kit to direct light for more than 10 minutes. Extended
exposure to light can cause print quality problems.

Warning—Potential Damage: 

To avoid damage, do not touch the

underside of the imaging unit or imaging kit.

Is the print still too light?

Contact 

customer

support

.

The problem is
solved.

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  • 4. The problem is solved.
  • 5. Step 5 a Load paper from a fresh package.
  • 6. The problem is solved.
  • Make sure that the settings match the paper loaded in the tray.
  • You can also change the settings on the printer control panel.

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  • Action Yes No Step 3 a Depending on your operating system, specify the paper type, texture, and weight from the Printing Preferences or Print dialog. Notes: • Make sure that the settings match the paper loaded in the tray. • You can also change the settings on the printer control panel. b Resend the print job. Is the print still too light?
  • Go to step 4. The problem is solved. Step 4 Make sure that the paper has no texture or rough finishes. Are you printing on textured or rough paper?
  • Store paper in its original wrapper until you are ready to use it. b Resend the print job. Is the print still too light?
  • Extended exposure to light can cause print quality problems. Warning—Potential Damage: To avoid damage, do not touch the underside of the imaging unit or imaging kit. Is the print still too light?

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