Troubleshooting 293
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Areas are missing in the printed image
Completely blank pages are output
Cause What to do
Your paper may be moist or 
damp.
This printer is sensitive to moisture 
absorbed by the paper. The higher the 
moisture content in the paper, the 
lighter the printout. Do not store paper 
in a humid or damp environment.
You may not be using the 
correct type of paper for your 
printer.
If the surface of your paper is too rough, 
printed characters may appear 
distorted or broken. EPSON special 
paper or smooth, high-quality copier 
paper is recommended for best results. 
See “Available Paper” on page 29 for 
information on choosing paper.
Cause What to do
The printer may have loaded 
more than one sheet at a time.
Remove the paper stack and fan it. Tap 
it on a flat surface to even the edges. 
Then reload the paper.
There may be no toner left in 
the developer 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.