Mottled
Cause:
The transfer electric field on the concave portion of paper is weakened to cause a decrease in
transcription.
This may occur if:
• Using paper with a rough surface
• Continuously printing an image that consumes little toner
• Printing is done at high temperature or humidity
Solution:
Before you perform the solution procedure, make sure that the use rate of the replacement parts does
not exceed 100%. To check this, select 0516: [Display Parts Life Counter] of the [Main Unit:
Maintenance] group in [Adjustment Settings for Operators].
For details about checking the counter, see Adjustment Item Menu Guide.
If the [Display Parts Life Counter] has exceeded 100%, replace the corresponding part.
For details about replacing the parts, see Replacement Guide.
1. In the [Main Unit: Image Quality] group on the [Adjustment Settings for Operators] menu,
select 0202: [Adjust Image Density] and execute [Adjust Image Density].
2. Print the image. Is the problem resolved?
Yes Finished!
No Go to the next step.
3. Print 100 full-page, solid-fill A4 or LT sheets. Is the problem resolved?
Yes Finished!
No Reload with new paper.
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