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Question posted by jaimerocha on November 16th, 2015

All Black Print Is Showing Up Gray.

I have already replace the black tone as well as all other toners that were low. However I am still getting gray text when it should be black. I have also recently replaced the transfer unit and no error codes are showing.

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Answer #1: Posted by freginold on November 16th, 2015 4:59 PM

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Almost always when black print appears gray, it's because the black developer needs to be changed. On this model, the whole development unit gets replaced, I believe with the PCU as one unit. Once you install the new black development/PCU unit, the black print will darken up.

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Answer #2: Posted by waelsaidani1 on November 16th, 2015 2:37 PM

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Advanced (in top menu bar) > uncheck Proof Colors (pull down menu) > then if still gray, in same area roll over Proof Setup (menu will open to right) and check Simulate Ink Black

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