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Make sure that the paper or other print media is loaded correctly in
the paper tray and that the guides are not too tight or too loose
against the paper stack.
Set the paper guides correctly. (See Loading paper in the standard
paper tray on page 10.)
If you are using the MP tray, see Loading paper in the multi-purpose
tray (MP tray) on page 11.
The paper tray may be too full.
Check the paper type and quality. (See Acceptable paper and other
print media on page 14.)
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Make sure that you use paper that meets our specifications. Rough-
surfaced paper or thick paper may cause the problem. (See
Acceptable paper and other print media on page 14.)
Make sure that you choose the correct media type in the printer driver
or in the machine’s Paper Type menu setting. (See Acceptable paper
and other print media on page 14 and Basic tab in the Software
User’s Guide on the CD-ROM.)
The drum unit may be damaged. Put in a new drum unit. (See
Replacing the drum unit on page 153.)
The fuser unit may be contaminated. Call your Brother dealer for
service.
Wrinkles or creases
Check the paper type and quality. (See Acceptable paper and other
print media on page 14.)
Make sure that paper is loaded correctly. (See Loading paper in the
standard paper tray on page 10.)
Turn over the stack of paper in the paper tray or rotate the paper 180°
in the paper tray.
Examples of poor print
quality
Recommendation
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abcdefghijk
ABCD
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abc efghijk
ACD
bcde
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