Decline in Print Quality
Horizontal black or white bands appear on printed pages.
l The transfer charger wire may be dirty. Clean the wire as
described in Chapter 5.
l There may be a problem with the imaging cartridge.
Replace it as described in Chapter 5.
Periodic dirty marks appear in the printout.
l There may be a scratch on the drum of the imaging cartridge.
Replace the imaging cartridge as described in Chapter 5.
Toner smudges across the printed pages.
l The bottom of the imaging cartridge may be dirty. Remove it
and wipe the bottom of the cartridge with a clean, dry cloth.
Then reinstall it as described in Chapter 5.
l There may be a problem with the imaging cartridge.
Replace it as described in Chapter 5.
Ghost images appear on printed pages.
l The cleaning pad may need to be replaced. Replace it as
described in Chapter 5.
l The inside of the printer may be dirty. Clean inside the printer
as described in Chapter 5.
l There may be a problem with the imaging cartridge.
Replace it as described in Chapter 5.
Troubleshooting
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