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Decline in Print Quality
If the print quality declines, read through the following section and
try to match your problem with the descriptions below. The
descriptions may not always match your problem exactly, so try to
find one of a similar type.
For minor print quality adjustments, see the sections on adjusting
the print density knob and using RITech in Chapter 2.
Note: If the print quality problem remains after you work
through the suggestions in this section, list the corrective steps
you have taken and contact your dealer or qualified service
person for assistance.
The print quality is not what you expect.
Printed pages have a dark or dirty background.
•
The print density may be set for darker print. Turn the print
density knob counterclockwise for lighter print.
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Printer components may be dirty. Clean inside the printer as
described in Chapter 5.
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There may be a problem with the imaging cartridge.
Replace the cartridge as described in Chapter 5.
Vertical black or white bands or lines appear on printed pages.
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The glass lens on the inside of the printer’s top cover may be
dirty. Clean the lens as described in Chapter 5.
l The transfer charger wire may be dirty. Clean the wire as
described in Chapter 5.
l
The main charger wire may be dirty. The charger wire is a very
thin wire in a long slot in the top of the imaging cartridge.
Carefully clean the wire with a cotton swab.
l If the print quality problem persists, replace the imaging
cartridge as described in Chapter 5.
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