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Cause
The imaging cartridge may be near the end of its service
life.
The gradation setting is too small when printing
graphics.
There may be a problem with imaging cartridge.
Toner smudges
Cause
Your paper may be moist or damp.
You may not be using the correct type of paper for your
printer.
The paper path inside the printer may be dusty.
There may be a problem with imaging cartridge.
Areas are missing in the printed image
Cause
Your paper may be moist or damp.
You may not be using the correct type of paper for your
printer.
EPSON AcuLaser M8000 Series
What to do
If the message on the LCD panel or in EPSON Status Monitor
indicates that the imaging cartridge is near the end of its service
life, replace the imaging cartridge. See "Replacing Consumable
Products" on page 147.
For Windows users, you can also check the remaining service life
of the imaging cartridge by looking at the Basic Settings tab in
the printer driver.
For Windows users, on the Basic Settings tab in the printer driver,
select Advanced and click the More Settings button. Then select
the Halftoning.
Replace the imaging cartridge. See "Replacing Consumable
Products" on page 147.
What to do
Do not store your paper in a humid or damp environment.
EPSON Color Laser Paper or smooth, high-quality copier paper is
recommended for best results. See "Available paper types" on
page 229 for information on choosing paper.
Clean internal printer components by printing three pages with
only one character per page.
Replace the imaging cartridge. See "Replacing Consumable
Products" on page 147.
What to do
This printer is sensitive to moisture absorbed by the paper. The
higher the moisture content in the paper, the lighter the printout.
Do not store paper in a humid or damp environment.
If the surface of your paper is too rough, printed characters may
appear distorted or broken. Smooth, high-quality copier paper is
recommended for best results. See "Available paper types" on
page 229 for information on choosing paper.
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