Smudge Marks of Spattering Toner Appear around the Text or Patterns

Perform one of the following solutions according to the cause.

<Cause 1> Appropriate paper is not being used.

Solution
Replace the paper with that which can be used with this printer.
"Usable Paper"

<Cause 2> Depending on the paper type (especially for heavy paper) or the operating environment (especially in a low-humidity environment), smudge marks of spattering toner may appear.

Solution
Perform the following procedure in the printer driver.
1.
Display the [Finishing] sheet.
2.
Click [Advanced Settings].
3.
Set [Special Print Mode] to [Special Settings A5].
Normally, use the printer with [Special Print Mode] set to [Off]. Specify [Special Settings A5] only if the described problems occur.
Selecting [Special Settings A5] may deteriorate print quality depending on the paper type (especially for thin paper) or the operating environment (especially in a high-humidity environment). In this case, do not specify [Special Settings A5].