<Cause 1> Paper type setting is not specified properly.
Solution
<Cause 2> Appropriate paper is not being used.
Solution
<Cause 3> Depending on the environment (in low temperature environments), toner may not be fixed sufficiently, and
output may be less clear.
Solution
The Printed Paper Has Vertical Streaks
Perform one of the following solutions according to the cause.
<Cause 1> Depending on the paper type or the operating environment, vertical streaks may appear on the printed paper.
Solution 1
Solution 2
Solution 3
7-16
Properly specify the paper type setting.
* If you are using coarse paper, select one of the followings.
• <Rough 1 (16 lb Bond-24 lb Bond)>
• <Rough 2 (24 lb Bond-32 lb Bond)>
• <Rough 3 (45 lb Cover-60 lb Cover)>
"Setting a Paper Size and Type" (→P.2-14)
Replace the paper with which can be used with this printer.
"Paper Requirements" (→P.2-6)
Change the <Special Mode K> setting to <On> from the operation panel.
e-Manual → Maintenance → Special Mode
* Change of environment may improve the toner fixation, even without changing the setting.
* If you use this mode, printing speed becomes slow.
Replace the paper with new paper in an unopened package.
"Paper Requirements" (→P.2-6)
When copying
Change the <Special Mode Z> setting from the operation panel.
When printing from a computer
Change the [Special Print Adjustment] setting from the print driver.
e-Manual → Maintenance → Special Mode
The level of improvement according to the setting option is as following.
<Off> → <Mode 1> → <Mode 2> → <Mode 3> → <Mode 4>
(low)
* Change of paper type or environment may reduce the streaks, even without changing the setting.
* As you select an option that has higher effect, printing density becomes lower. Outlines of printed text or images
may be less clear, or images may be slightly jagged.
Change the <Special Mode D> setting to <On> from the print driver.
e-Manual → Maintenance → Special Mode
* Change of paper type or environment may reduce the streaks, even without changing the setting.
* This mode is more effective than <Special Mode Z>, however, printing speed becomes slow.
* This mode has higher priority than <Special Mode Z>.
(high)