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4WK8-025

Uneven glossiness that is perpendicular to the direction of feed occurs

Temperature for fixing toner does not match the specific characteristics of the paper. Check the solution below.
On the first sheet, there is a color difference in an area reaching 174 mm (6 7/8") from the leading edge caused by uneven glossiness.
← Feeding Direction
 : Color difference
 
On the second and following sheets, there is a bar of uneven glossiness within an area reaching 174 mm (6 7/8") from the leading edge.
← Feeding Direction
 : Bar of uneven glossiness
 
Remedy
To improve this situation, adjust the value for <Adjust Gloss/Fine Black> to match the specific characteristics of the paper.
Press  → [Preferences] → [Paper Settings] → [Paper Type Management Settings] → select the type of paper you are using that is having this problem → press [Details/Edit] → [Change] for <Adjust Gloss/Fine Black> → adjust the value for [Gloss] toward the minus end if the area is too glossy or toward the plus end if it is not glossy enough.
 "Paper Type Management" > "Adjusting the Gloss and Fine Black" in the User's Guide