Color misregistration
Example
Cause
Solution
ABCDE
ABCDE
ABCDE
ABCDE
Color has shifted outside of the
appropriate area or has been
superimposed over another color
area.
•
Adjust the color alignment. For
more information, see “Adjusting
the color alignment” on
page 9.
•
Remove and reinstall the
photoconductors. For more
information about installing
supplies, see the User's Guide on
the Software and Documentation
CD.
Note: If you have not resolved the
issue, adjust the color alignment
again.
Adjusting the color alignment
1
Make sure the printer is turned off.
2
From the control panel, press and hold
and
while turning the printer on.
3
Release both buttons when
Performing Self Test
appears.
The printer performs its power-on sequence, and then
Config Menu
appears.
4
Press
until
Color Alignment
appears, and then press
.
5
Press
again to print the alignment page.
6
Press
until
Set A
appears, and then press
.
7
From the printed sheet, find the straightest of the 20 lines beside the letter A.
8
Press
or
until that number is displayed, and then press
.
Submitting Selection
appears.
9
Repeat steps 6 through 8 to align sets A through L.
10
Press
.
11
Press
until
Exit Config Menu
appears, and then press
.
Resetting the Printer
appears briefly, followed by a clock, and then
Ready
appears.
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