Advanced Guide > Troubleshooting > Print Results Not Satisfactory > Paper Is Smudged/Printed Surface Is ScratchedPaper Is Smudged/Printed Surface Is ScratchedPaper Is SmudgedThe Edges of Paper Are Smudged Printed Surface Is SmudgedPrinted Surface Is ScratchedCheck 1: Did you confirm the paper and print quality settings?Print Results Not SatisfactoryCheck 2: Is the appropriate type of paper used? Check the followings:Check to see if the paper you are printing on is suitable for your printing purpose.Loading Paper / OriginalsWhen performing Borderless Printing, make sure that the paper you are using is suitable forBorderless Printing.If the paper you are using is not suitable for Borderless Printing, the print quality may bereduced at the top and bottom edges of the paper.Printing AreaCheck 3: Load the paper after correcting its curl.For Plain PaperTurn the paper over and reload it to print on the other side.Leaving the paper loaded on the Rear Tray for a long time may cause the paper to curl. In thiscase, load the paper with the other side facing up. It may resolve the problem.We recommend putting unused paper back into the package and keeping it on a level surface.For Other PaperIf the curl on the four corners of the paper is more than 0.1 inch / 3 mm (A) in height, the papermay be smudged or may not be fed properly. In such cases, follow the procedure describedbelow to correct the paper curl.Page 833 of 973 pagesPaper Is Smudged/Printed Surface Is Scratched
