Residual Images Appear on Non-printed Areas

    16-Jun-2008
    8200100300

    Issue

    Residual images appear on non-printed areas.
    Residual images appear on non-printed areas.

    Cause and Solution

    * Example: Images on the third page are printed faintly on the fifth page.
    Appropriate paper is not being used.
    Replace the paper with that which can be used with this printer. [Usable Paper]

    Depending on the print pattern or paper type, images on the second previous page is printed faintly on continuous printing.
    <Remedy 1>
    Perform the following procedure in the printer driver.
    1. Display the [Finishing] sheet.
    2. Click [Finishing Details], then click [Advanced Settings] in the [Finishing Details] dialog box.
    3. Set [Special Print Mode] to [Special Settings 10].
    If this solves the problem, set [Special Print Mode] to [Off].
    <Remedy 2>
    If the problem is not solved even after applying the Remedy 1, perform the following procedure in the Printer Status Widow.
    1. Display the Printer Status Window. [Displaying the Printer Status Window]
    2. From the [Options] menu, select [Device Settings] > [Assisting Print Settings].
    3. Select the [Clean Every 2 Sheets in Consecutive Print] check box.
    If this solves the problem, clear the [Clean Every 2 Sheets in Consecutive Print] check box.
    IMPORTANT
    If the [Clean Every 2 Sheets in Consecutive Print] check box is selected, printing speed may drop.

    The drum in any of the toner cartridges has deteriorated.
    Replace the toner cartridge with a new one. [Replacing Toner Cartridges]

    Depending on the paper type or the operating environment (especially in a high-humidity or high-temperature environment), residual images may appear on non-printed areas.
    <Remedy 1>
    Perform the following procedure in the printer driver.
    1. Display the [Finishing] sheet.
    2. Click [Finishing Details], then click [Advanced Settings] in the [Finishing Details] dialog box.
    3. Set [Special Print Mode] to [Special Settings 7].
    If this solves the problem, set [Special Print Mode] to [Off].
    <Remedy 2>
    If the problem is not solved even after applying the Remedy 1, perform the following procedure in the printer driver.
    1. Set [Special Print Mode] to [Off].
    2. Display the [Paper Source] sheet.
    3. Specify [Paper Type] as follows.
    * However, the toner may not fix onto paper well, and the printing may come out faint.
    - If [Plain Paper] is specified: Specify [Plain Paper L].
    - If [Heavy Paper 1] is specified: Specify [Plain Paper].
    - If [Heavy Paper 2] is specified: Specify [Heavy Paper 1].
    - If [Envelope H] is specified: Specify [Envelope].
    - If [Coated Paper 2] is specified: Specify [Coated Paper 1].
    - If [Coated Paper 3] is specified: Specify [Coated Paper 2].
    - If [Coated Paper 4] is specified: Specify [Coated Paper 3].