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Printing Is Faded
Perform one of the following solutions according to the cause.
<Cause 1> The setting for [Paper Type] is not specified properly.
Solution
Specify [Paper Type] properly.
If you are using envelopes, specify [Envelope H].
<Cause 2> Appropriate paper is not being used.
Solution
Replace the paper with that which can be used with this printer.
<Cause 3> The toner cartridges have reached the end of their life.
Solution
Check the toner cartridges status and replace the toner cartridges of the colors have reached the end of their life.
<Cause 4> When coarse paper is used, the toner does not fix onto paper well, and the print may come out faint.
Solution
Perform the following procedure in the printer driver.
1.
Display the [Finishing] sheet.
2.
Click [Advanced Settings].
3.
Set [Special Print Mode] to [Special Settings A6].
Normally, use the printer with [Special Print Mode] set to [Off]. Change the settings only if the described problems occur.
<Cause 5> Depending on the paper type or the operating environment (especially in a high-humidity environment), images in which two or more colors (especially red, blue, and green) are overlaid may come out faint.
Solution
Perform the following procedure in the printer driver.
1.
Display the [Finishing] sheet.
2.
Click [Advanced Settings].
3.
Set [Special Print Mode] to [Special Settings B4].
Normally, use the printer with [Special Print Mode] set to [Off]. Change the settings only if the described problems occur.
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