Troubleshooting 291
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Print quality is uneven (thick or coated paper)
Half-tone images print unevenly
Toner smudges
Cause What to do
Your paper may be too dry. Select Thick (Back) or Coated (Back) as 
the Paper Type setting in the printer 
driver.
 Do not store paper in an excessively dry 
environment.
Cause What to do
Your paper may be moist or 
damp.
Do not store paper in a humid or damp 
environment. Be sure to use paper that 
is newly unwrapped.
There may be no toner left in 
the toner cartridge.
If the message on the LCD panel or in 
the EPSON Status Monitor 3 utility 
indicates that the amount of toner is 
low, see “Developer Cartridge” on page 
242.
There may be a problem with 
the photoconductor unit.
Replace the photoconductor unit. See 
“Photoconductor Unit” on page 246.
Cause What to do
Your paper may be moist or 
damp.
Do not store your paper in a humid or 
damp environment.