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I have a LaserWriter 8500 and when I print large areas of black I notice a streaking or a ghosted image of the same area further down the page. Can you explain? Can you help me resolve this?
DISCUSSION This is usually associated with a brand new toner cartridge. There are two controls for print density associated with the LaserWriter 8500 which measure the voltage applied to the toner cartridge's photoconductor. You will need to lower the print density in order to avoid the ghosting/streaking. Over time you may need to turn the print density back up if the printouts begin to look faded, since the toner cartridge will likely need more voltage with use. The first control is a hardware dial located on the inside of the printer where the toner cartridge is inserted. Lift the front hood and look on the left, inside of the printer. You should see a dial marked with a crescendo symbol. Turning the dial towards the outside of the printer will lower the print density and turn down the voltage. For more information on the location and useage of this dial, see the user's guide that came with your LaserWriter 8500. The other control is located in the Apple Printer Utility. Connect to the printer using the utility and locate the slider for Print Density. You can turn the density down by sliding the control to the left. After adjusting the slider, send the changes to the printer by clicking the Send button at the top of the window. |
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| Product Area: | Printers |
| Category: | LaserWriters |
| Sub Category: | LaserWriter 8500 |
| Keywords: | kalley, hts |
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