P ROBLEM S OLVING 7.13Problem SolutionSolving Print Quality ProblemsGeneral print quality problems can be solved by following the checklist below.• Check the printer properties to make sure that you are using the best available print qualityoption (see page 5.18).• Redistribute the toner in the toner cartridge (see page 6.2).• Clean the inside of the printer (see page 6.4).• Adjust the print resolution from the printer properties (see page 5.18).• Check to make sure that Toner Save Mode is off (see page 5.6).• Troubleshoot general printing problems (see page 7.2).• Install a new toner cartridge, then check print quality again (see page 2.2).Print Quality ChecklistSolving Print Quality ProblemsIf a vertical white streak or faded area appears on the page:• The toner supply is low. You may be able to temporarilyextend the toner cartridge life. See “Redistributing theToner” on page 6.2. If this does not improve the printquality, install a new toner cartridge.• The paper may not meet paper specifications (for example,the paper is too moist or too rough). See “PaperSpecifications” on page A.2.• If the whole page is light, the print resolution setting is toolight or Toner Save Mode may be on. Adjust the printresolution and darkness setting within the printer properties.See page 5.18 and 5.20 respectively.• A combination of faded and smeared defects may indicatethat the toner cartridge needs cleaning. See “Cleaning thePrinter” on page 6.4.• The surface of the LSU part inside the printer may be dirty.Clean the LSU (see page 6.5).Light or faded print
