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Question posted by rugolo on April 2nd, 2015

Can I Adjust The Copy Quality? It Is Printing Too Light. Thank You.

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Answer #1: Posted by thehotchili2000 on April 2nd, 2015 4:36 PM
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If the drum needs to be replaced, then changing print quality wont help you.

Read the manual on how to clean the charge grid, and optics near the drum. There should be a grey handled brush on the front panel lid(which covers the toner and waste toner catridges), as well as a green one the is seated in the machine probably just above the drums. You will see green stickers showng you where to use each brush...

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...space). 4 Check the date and format. NOTE If you MM DD, YYYY can be changed, and then adjust the number with the or key. CANCEL CURRENT SETTING 2010/APR/04 DATE CHANGE OK FIRST PAGE ALL PAGES...day) that needs to be printed CURRENT SETTING 2010/APR/04 FIRST PAGE is highlighted. 6 Touch the [OK] key. SPECIAL MODES ■ Printing the date on copies The date can select the character...
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