Printing Is Faded

Perform one of the following solutions according to the cause.

<Cause 1> The setting for [Paper Type] is not specified properly.

Solution
Specify [Paper Type] properly.
If you are using envelopes, specify [Envelope H].
"Basic Printing Procedure"

<Cause 2> Appropriate paper is not being used.

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

<Cause 3> The toner cartridges have reached the end of their life.

Solution
Check the toner cartridges status and replace the toner cartridges of the colors have reached the end of their life.
"Checking the Consumables Status"
"Replacing the Toner Cartridge"

<Cause 4> When coarse paper is used, the toner does not fix onto paper well, and the print may come out faint.

Solution
Perform the following procedure in the Printer Status Window.
1.
Display the Printer Status Window.
"Printer Status Window"
2.
From the [Options] menu, select [Device Settings] → [Paper Source Settings].
3.
Select the [Use Rough Paper] check box.

<Cause 5> Thin lines or text was printed.

Solution
Perform the following procedure in the printer driver.
1.
Display the [Finishing] sheet.
2.
Click [Advanced Settings].
3.
Set [Special Fine Line Processing] to [On].
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