Problem Solving
49
The margins are incorrect.
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Make sure the paper settings are 
correct for your paper size. See 
page 11 (Windows), page 15 
(Macintosh OS 8.6 to 9.x), or 
page 18 (Macintosh OS X).
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Choose the correct margins for 
your paper size. The margins must 
be within the printable area of the 
page. See “Printer Specifications” in 
your on-screen Reference Guide.
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Make sure your paper is positioned 
next to the right side of the feeder 
and the left edge guide is snug 
against the other side. Don’t load 
paper above the arrow on the left 
edge guide.
Image size or position is incorrect.
Make sure paper and layout options are 
set correctly.
You see incorrect characters.
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Make sure the interface cable is 
securely connected and meets the 
system requirements on page 59 or 
page 60. 
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Make sure your printer is selected 
in the Print window (Windows), 
the Macintosh Chooser (Macintosh 
OS 8.6 to 9.x), or Print Center 
(Macintosh OS X).
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If you’re using a switch box or USB 
hub with your printer, connect the 
printer directly to your computer 
instead.
Too many copies are printing.
Make sure the Copies option in your 
printer software or application is not set 
for multiple copies.
There are scratch marks on your 
print.
If you’re printing on glossy photo 
paper, prints have a tendency to scratch 
if not handled properly. Don’t place 
objects on top of your prints, and be 
careful not to scratch them with your 
fingernails. For best results, frame your 
prints under glass.