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Solving problems with printing quality 114 – Konica Minolta Magicolor 5430 User Manual

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Solving Problems with Printing Quality

114

The print or
color density
is uneven.

One or more of the
toner cartridges are
defective or low.

Remove the toner cartridges and
check them for damage. If one is dam-
aged, replace it.

The printer is not
level.

Put the printer on a flat, hard, level sur-
face not to exceed ±1° slant in any
direction.

Irregular
print or mot-
tled image
appears.

The media is moist
from humidity.

Adjust the humidity in the media stor-
age area.
Remove the moist media and replace it
with new, dry media.

Unsupported media
(wrong size, thick-
ness, type, etc.) is
being used.

Use KONICA MINOLTA-approved
media. See “Media Specifications” on
page 32
for supported sizes.

One or more of the
toner cartridges are
defective.

Remove the toner cartridge and check
for damage. If it is damaged, replace it.

There is
insufficient
fusing or the
image
comes off
when
rubbed.

The media is moist
from humidity.

Remove the moist media and replace it
with new, dry media.

Unsupported media
(wrong size, thick-
ness, type, etc.) is
being used.

Use KONICA MINOLTA-approved
media. See “Media Specifications” on
page 32
for supported sizes.

Media type is set
incorrectly.

When printing envelopes, labels, post-
cards, thick stock, or transparencies,
specify the appropriate media type in
the printer driver.

Symptom

Cause

Solution