Paper curl
These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following:
CHECK THE PAPER TYPE SETTING
• For Windows users: From Print Properties, make sure the
Media Type setting matches the paper loaded in the tray.
• For Macintosh users: From the Print dialog, make sure the
Paper Type setting matches the paper loaded in the tray.
• From the printer control panel Paper menu, make sure the
Paper Type setting matches the paper loaded in the tray.
THE PAPER HAS ABSORBED MOISTURE DUE TO HIGH
HUMIDITY
• Load paper from a fresh package.
• Store paper in its original wrapper until you use it.
Print is too dark
These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following:
CHECK THE DARKNESS, BRIGHTNESS, AND CONTRAST
SETTINGS
The Toner Darkness setting is too dark, the Brightness setting
is too dark, or the Contrast setting is too high.
• For Windows users: From Print Properties, change these
settings.
• For Macintosh users:
1 Choose File > Print.
2 Locate the drop-down box under the Orientation
pictures, and then click the down button.
3 Click Printer Features.
4 Change the settings for Toner Darkness, Brightness, and
Contrast.
• From the printer control panel Quality menu, change these
settings.
THE PAPER HAS ABSORBED MOISTURE DUE TO HIGH
HUMIDITY
• Load paper from a fresh package.
• Store paper in its original wrapper until you use it.
CHECK THE PAPER
Avoid textured paper with rough finishes.
CHECK THE PAPER TYPE SETTING
• For Windows users: From Print Properties, make sure the
Media Type setting matches the paper loaded in the tray.
• For Macintosh users: From the Print dialog, make sure the
Paper Type setting matches the paper loaded in the tray.
• From the printer control panel Paper menu, make sure the
Paper Type setting matches the paper loaded in the tray.
THE TONER CARTRIDGE MAY BE DEFECTIVE
Replace the toner cartridge.
Print is too light
These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following:
CHECK THE DARKNESS, BRIGHTNESS, AND CONTRAST
SETTINGS
The Toner Darkness setting is too light, the Brightness setting
is too light, or the Contrast setting is too low.
• For Windows users: From Print Properties, change these
settings.
• For Macintosh users:
1 Choose File > Print.
2 Locate the drop-down box under the Orientation
pictures, and then click the down button.
3 Click Printer Features.
4 Change the settings for Toner Darkness, Brightness, and
Contrast.
• From the printer control panel Quality menu, change these
settings.
THE PAPER HAS ABSORBED MOISTURE DUE TO HIGH
HUMIDITY
• Load paper from a fresh package.
• Store paper in its original wrapper until you use it.
CHECK THE PAPER
Avoid textured paper with rough finishes.
CHECK THE PAPER TYPE SETTING
• For Windows users: From Print Properties, make sure the
Media Type setting matches the paper loaded in the tray.
• For Macintosh users: From the Print dialog, make sure the
Paper Type setting matches the paper loaded in the tray.
• From the printer control panel Paper menu, make sure the
Paper Type setting matches the paper loaded in the tray.
THE TONER IS LOW
When 88 Cartridge low appears, order a new toner
cartridge.
THE TONER CARTRIDGE MAY BE DEFECTIVE
Replace the toner cartridge.
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