Action | Yes | No |
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Step 1
Are the documents printed? | The problem is solved. | Go to step 2. |
Step 2 The print job may contain a formatting error or invalid data.
Are the documents printed? | The problem is solved. | Go to step 3. |
Step 3 If you are printing from the Internet, then the printer may be reading the multiple job titles as duplicates. For Windows users
For Macintosh users
Are the documents printed? | The problem is solved. | Go to step 4. |
Step 4
Are the documents printed? | The problem is solved. | Go to step 5. |
Step 5
Are the documents printed? | The problem is solved. | Contact customer support. |
Action | Yes | No |
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Step 1
Is the printer printing slow? | Go to step 2. | The problem is solved. |
Step 2
Is the printer printing slow? | Go to step 3. | The problem is solved. |
Step 3
Is the printer printing slow? | Go to step 4. | The problem is solved. |
Step 4
Is the printer printing slow? | Go to step 5. | The problem is solved. |
Step 5
Is the printer printing slow? | Go to step 6. | The problem is solved. |
Step 6
Is the printer printing slow? | Go to step 7. | The problem is solved. |
Step 7
Is the printer printing slow? | Go to step 8. | The problem is solved. |
Step 8
Is the printer printing slow? | Contact customer support. | The problem is solved. |
Action | Yes | No |
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Step 1
Is the document printed? | The problem is solved. | Go to step 2. |
Step 2
Is the document printed? | The problem is solved. | Go to step 3. |
Step 3
Is the document printed? | The problem is solved. | Go to step 4. |
Step 4
Is the document printed? | The problem is solved. | Go to step 5. |
Step 5
Is the document printed? | The problem is solved. | Contact customer support. |
Action | Yes | No |
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Step 1
Is the printer still printing blank or white pages? | Go to step 2. | The problem is solved. |
Step 2
Is the printer still printing blank or white pages? | Contact customer support. | The problem is solved. |
Action | Yes | No |
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Step 1
Is the print still too dark? | Go to step 2. | The problem is solved. |
Step 2
Is the print still too dark? | Go to step 3. | The problem is solved. |
Step 3
Is the print still too dark? | Go to step 4. | The problem is solved. |
Step 4 Make sure that the paper has no texture or rough finishes. Are you printing on textured or rough paper? | Change the texture settings to match the paper you are printing on. | Go to step 5. |
Step 5
Is the print still too dark? | Go to step 6. | The problem is solved. |
Step 6 Replace the imaging unit or imaging kit, and then resend the print job. Is the print still too dark? | Contact customer support. | The problem is solved. |
Action | Yes | No |
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Step 1
Do ghost images still appear on prints? | Go to step 2. | The problem is solved. |
Step 2
Do ghost images still appear on prints? | Go to step 3. | The problem is solved. |
Step 3
Do ghost images still appear on prints? | Contact customer support. | The problem is solved. |
Action | Yes | No |
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Step 1
Does gray background still appear on prints? | Go to step 2. | The problem is solved. |
Step 2
Does gray background still appear on prints? | Go to step 3. | The problem is solved. |
Step 3
Does gray background still appear on prints? | Contact customer support. | The problem is solved. |
Action | Yes | No |
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Step 1
Do horizontal dark lines still appear on prints? | Go to step 2. | The problem is solved. |
Step 2
Do horizontal dark lines still appear on prints? | Go to step 3. | The problem is solved. |
Step 3
Do horizontal dark lines still appear on prints? | Go to step 4. | The problem is solved. |
Step 4
Do horizontal dark lines still appear on prints? | Go to step 5. | The problem is solved. |
Step 5 Replace the imaging unit or imaging kit, and then resend the print job. Do horizontal dark lines still appear on prints? | Contact customer support. | The problem is solved. |
Action | Yes | No |
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Step 1
Do horizontal white lines still appear on prints? | Go to step 2. | The problem is solved. |
Step 2
Do horizontal white lines still appear on prints? | Go to step 3. | The problem is solved. |
Step 3
Do horizontal white lines still appear on prints? | Go to step 4. | The problem is solved. |
Step 4 Replace the imaging unit or imaging kit, and then resend the print job. Do horizontal white lines still appear on prints? | Contact customer support. | The problem is solved. |
Action | Yes | No |
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Step 1
Are the margins correct? | The problem is solved. | Go to step 2. |
Step 2
Are the margins correct? | The problem is solved. | Go to step 3. |
Step 3
Are the margins correct? | The problem is solved. | Contact customer support. |
Action | Yes | No |
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Do prints still contain jagged or uneven characters? | Contact customer support. | The problem is solved. |
Action | Yes | No |
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Step 1
Is the print still too light? | Go to step 2. | The problem is solved. |
Step 2
Is the print still too light? | Go to step 3. | The problem is solved. |
Step 3
Is the print still too light? | Go to step 4. | The problem is solved. |
Step 4 Make sure that the paper has no texture or rough finishes. Are you printing on textured or rough paper? | Change the texture settings to match the paper you are printing on. | Go to step 5. |
Step 5
Is the print still too light? | Go to step 6. | The problem is solved. |
Step 6 Replace the imaging unit or imaging kit, and then resend the print job. Warning—Potential Damage: Do not expose the imaging unit or imaging kit to direct light for more than 10 minutes. Extended exposure to light can cause print quality problems. Warning—Potential Damage: To avoid damage, do not touch the underside of the imaging unit or imaging kit. Is the print still too light? | Contact customer support. | The problem is solved. |
Action | Yes | No |
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Step 1 Check the printer for leaked toner contamination. Is the printer free of leaked toner? | Go to step 2. | Contact customer support. |
Step 2
Do the settings match? | Go to step 4. | Go to step 3. |
Step 3
Is the print still mottled? | Go to step 4. | The problem is solved. |
Step 4
Is the print still mottled? | Go to step 5. | The problem is solved. |
Step 5
Is the print still mottled? | Contact customer support. | The problem is solved. |
Action | Yes | No |
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Step 1
Is the print still crooked or skewed? | Go to step 2. | The problem is solved. |
Step 2
Is the print still crooked or skewed? | Contact customer support. | The problem is solved. |
Action | Yes | No |
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Step 1
Is only one color affected? | Go to step 2. | Go to step 3. |
Step 2
Do the defects still appear? | Take note of the distance, and then contact customer support or your service representative. | The problem is solved. |
Step 3
Do the defects still appear? | Take note of the distance, and then contact customer support or your service representative. | The problem is solved. |
Action | Yes | No |
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Step 1
Is the printer still printing solid color or black images? | Go to step 2. | The problem is solved. |
Step 2 Replace the imaging unit or imaging kit, and then resend the print job. Is the printer still printing solid color or black images? | Contact customer support. | The problem is solved. |
Action | Yes | No |
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Step 1
Is the page or image still clipped? | Go to step 2. | The problem is solved. |
Step 2
Is the page or image still clipped? | Go to step 3. | The problem is solved. |
Step 3
Is the page or image still clipped? | Contact customer support. | The problem is solved. |
Action | Yes | No |
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Does the toner still rub off? | Contact customer support. | The problem is solved. |
Action | Yes | No |
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Replace the imaging unit or imaging kit, and then resend the print job. Warning—Potential Damage: Do not expose the imaging unit or imaging kit to direct light for more than 10 minutes. Extended exposure to light can cause print quality problems. Warning—Potential Damage: To avoid damage, do not touch the underside of the imaging unit or imaging kit. Is the print density uneven? | Contact customer support. | The problem is solved. |
Action | Yes | No |
---|---|---|
Step 1
Do vertical dark lines or streaks still appear on prints? | Go to step 2. | The problem is solved. |
Step 2
Do vertical dark lines or streaks still appear on prints? | Go to step 3. | The problem is solved. |
Step 3
Do vertical dark lines or streaks still appear on prints? | Go to step 4. | The problem is solved. |
Step 4 Replace the imaging unit or imaging kit, and then resend the print job. Do vertical dark lines or streaks still appear on prints? | Contact customer support. | The problem is solved. |
Action | Yes | No |
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Step 1
Do vertical white lines still appear on prints? | Go to step 2. | The problem is solved. |
Step 2 Check if you are using the recommended paper type.
Do vertical white lines still appear on prints? | Go to step 3. | The problem is solved. |
Step 3
Do vertical white lines still appear on prints? | Go to step 4. | The problem is solved. |
Step 4 Replace the imaging unit or imaging kit, and then resend the print job. Do vertical white lines still appear on prints? | Contact customer support. | The problem is solved. |
Action | Yes | No |
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Step 1 Connect the power cord to the electrical outlet.
Is the printer responding? | The problem is solved. | Go to step 2. |
Step 2 Check if the electrical outlet is turned off by a switch or breaker. Is the electrical outlet turned off by a switch or breaker? | Turn on the switch or reset the breaker. | Go to step 3. |
Step 3 Check if the printer is on. Is the printer on? | Go to step 4. | Turn on the printer. |
Step 4 Check if the printer is in sleep or hibernate mode. Is the printer in sleep or hibernate mode? | Press the power button to wake the printer. | Go to step 5. |
Step 5 Check if the cables connecting the printer and the computer are inserted in the correct ports. Are the cables inserted in the correct ports? | Go to step 6. | Make sure to match the following:
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Step 6 Turn off the printer, reinstall the hardware options, and then turn it back on. For more information, see the documentation that came with the option. Is the printer responding? | The problem is solved | Go to step 7. |
Step 7 Install the correct print driver. Is the printer responding? | The problem is solved | Go to step 8. |
Step 8 Turn off the printer, wait for about 10 seconds, and then turn it back on. Is the printer responding? | The problem is solved. | Contact customer support. |
Action | Yes | No |
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Step 1
Is the document printed from the correct tray or on the correct paper? | The problem is solved. | Go to step 2. |
Step 2
Is the document printed from the correct tray or on the correct paper? | The problem is solved. | Go to step 3. |
Step 3
Is the document printed from the correct tray or on the correct paper? | The problem is solved. | Contact customer support. |