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Page 183: Cause 1> the paper type loaded is not appropriate, Cause 2> damp paper is used
White Specks or Spots Appear on the Printout
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Try one of the following to solve the problem.
<Cause 1> The paper type loaded is not appropriate.
Solution
Make sure that the number of sheets or the paper type loaded in the paper cassette meets the paper
specifications.
" Supported Paper Types(P. 70) "
<Cause 2> Damp paper is used.
Solution
Replace the paper stack with new unopened one.
" Supported Paper Types(P. 70) "
<Cause 3> The drum in the toner cartridge is deteriorated.
Solution
Replace the toner cartridge with new one.
" Replacing the Toner Cartridge(P. 206) "
<Cause 4> White specks or spots appear around text and images when a high-
contrast document is printed.
Solution
Change the [Special Print Mode] setting to [Special Settings 2] in the printer driver.
The density becomes lower with [Special Settings 2] than with [Off] or [Special Settings 1].
Additionally, text and lines may be reproduced less clearly.
Troubleshooting
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