Printouts Have Ghost Images

Troubleshoot by checking the following steps:

Step 1: Checking the Paper and Toner Cartridge

Are You Using Appropriate Paper?
Check whether the paper in the machine is usable, and replace it with appropriate paper, as needed.
Usable Paper
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Have the Toner Cartridge Reached the End of Their Lifetime?
Parts inside the toner cartridge may have deteriorated. If this symptom occurs, it is recommended to replace the toner cartridge regardless of the remaining amount of toner or messages displayed. Replacing the Toner Cartridge

Step 2: Checking the Occurrence of Ghost Images

Do Ghost Images Appear in Unprinted Sections?
If you print on small-sized paper and then continue printing on a larger sized paper, ghost images may appear in the unprinted sections of the paper. In this event, setting [Reduce Ghosting 1] to [On] may improve the print results.
[Home] screen on the control panel [Menu] [Adjustment/Maintenance] [Adjust Image Quality] [Special Processing] [Reduce Ghosting 1] [On]
* When you select [On], the printing speed may decrease.
Do Ghost Images Appear Within the Same Page?
Setting [Transfer Adjust. Mode] to [Mode 1] may solve the problem. If that does not work, select [Mode 2].
[Home] screen on the control panel [Menu] [Adjustment/Maintenance] [Adjust Image Quality] [Special Processing] [Transfer Adjust. Mode] [Mode 1] or [Mode 2]
* When this setting is enabled, the print density may vary in an environment with low- humidity.

Step 3: Checking the Maintenance Status of the Machine

Have You Cleaned the Fixing Assembly?
These symptoms may occur when the fixing assembly is dirty. In this case, clean the fixing assembly. Cleaning the Fixing Assembly

Step 4: Checking the Special Processing Setting

Is [Reduce Toner Flaking] Enabled?
If so, setting [Reduce Toner Flaking] to [Off] may improve the problem.
[Home] screen on the control panel [Menu] [Adjustment/Maintenance] [Adjust Image Quality] [Special Processing] [Reduce Toner Flaking] [Off]
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