Other Printing Problems
This section describes likely causes of and possible solutions for problems that can occur when printing
from a computer.
When you cannot print clearly
Problem Cause Solution
The printed image is
smudged.
Settings for thick paper have
not been made when printing
on thick paper in the bypass
tray.
PCL 5e/6
On the [Paper] tab, select [Bypass
Tray] in the [Input Tray:] list, and
then select “Thick 1-2” in the
[Type:] list.
RPCS
On the [Setup] tab, select [Bypass
Tray] in the [Paper source tray:] list,
and then select “Thick 1-2” in the
[Paper type:] list.
The printed image is faded
over the entire page.
When is blinking, toner is
beginning to run out.
Add toner. See p.106 "Adding
Toner".
The printed image is faded
over the entire page.
The paper is damp. Use paper that has been stored in the
recommended temperature and
humidity condition. See “Paper
Storage”, About This Machine.
The printed image is faded
over the entire page.
The paper is unsuitable. Use recommended paper. Printing on
coarse or treated paper might result in
faint print image. See “Recommended
Paper Sizes and Types”, About This
Machine.
The printed image is faded
over the entire page.
If the [Toner saving] is
selected in the printer driver
settings, the entire page will
be faded when printed.
On the RPCS printer driver's [Print
Quality] tab, in the [Document type]
area, select the document type other
than [Toner saving].
Images smudge when
rubbed. (Toner is not fixed.)
The specified paper type and
the paper that is actually
loaded might be different. For
example, thick paper might
PCL 5e/6
On the [Paper] tab, select a proper
paper type in the [Type:] list.
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