This SP takes effect when the paper type is Plain Paper, Plain Paper 2, or Middle Thick.
1. Set SP 1-891 (Scattering Control) to “1”.
2. Set SP 1-891 to ”2” if the symptom is not solved in step 1.
• You can also enable the scattered toner prevention function with the UP mode.
• IM 550F/600F/600SRF: [Settings] -> [Machine Features Settings] -> [Scattered Toner Image
Prevention]
• P 800/801: [Menu] -> [Maintenance] -> [Quality Maintenance] -> [Scattered Toner Prevention]
Related information
When you change the paper type setting or enable the scattered toner prevention function, the transfer
current is changed.
Solution 2
Change the paper type setting to thicker with the procedure below.
• IM 550F/600F/600SRF
1. Press the [Settings] icon on the operation panel.
2. Press [Tray Paper Settings].
3. Press [Next].
4. Select the tray from [Tray Paper Size: Tray 1] to [Tray Paper Size: Tray 5] for which you want
to change the paper type.
5. Change the paper type setting to thicker in [Paper Thickness].
• P 800/801
1. Press the [Menu] key on the control panel.
2. Select [Paper Input] -> Press [OK]
3. Select the tray from [Tray Paper Size: Tray 1] to [Tray Paper Size: Tray 5] for which you want
to change the paper type -> Press [OK]
4. Change the paper type setting to thicker -> Press [OK] The setting is complete when
specifying the following types of paper: Thin Paper, Plain Paper, Plain Paper 2, Middle Thick,
Thick Paper 1, Thick Paper 2, Thick Paper 3, Special Paper 1, Special Paper 2, Special Paper
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5. If you have selected [Recycled Paper], [Color Paper], [Letterhead], [Label Paper], [Envelope],
or [Preprinted Paper] for the paper type, press [Escape].
6. Select [Maintenance] -> Press [OK]