The Overall Print Result Is Faint

    10-Jan-2012
    8200468300

    Issue

    The overall print result is faint.
    The overall print result is faint.

    Cause and Solution

    The setting for [Toner Density] is not appropriate.
    Perform the following procedure in the printer driver.
    1. Display the [Quality] sheet.
    2. Click [Settings].
    3. Drag the [Toner Density] slider toward [Dark].

    [Toner Save] is enabled.
    Perform the following procedure in the printer driver.
    1. Display the [Quality] sheet.
    2. Click [Settings].
    3. Clear the [Toner Save] check box.

    Depending on the paper type (especially for heavy paper) or the operating environment (especially in a high-humidity environment), fill pattern areas or halftone areas may be missed and cannot be seen clearly.
    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 H1].
    Normally, use the printer with [Special Print Mode] set to [Off]. Specify [Special Settings H1] only if the described problems occur.
    IMPORTANT
    Precautions when specifying [Special Settings H1]
    • Print quality may deteriorate depending on the paper type (especially for thin paper) or the operating environment (especially in a low-humidity environment). In this case, do not specify [Special Settings H1].