background image

Solving copy quality 
problems

Unwanted background is visible

Adjust the Background Removal setting under 

Copy

 

Options

 

Advanced Imaging

. Touch the 

right arrow to remove more background.

Unwanted patterns (Moire) appear 
when a document is copied using 
Photograph mode

Change the content mode to Printed Image under 

Cop

y

 

Options

 

Content

.

Vertical or horizontal lines are 
noticed on copied pages

Clean the ADF scanner glass and backing material. 

Black text is too light or 
disappearing

Adjust the Darkness setting under the Copy 
menu. Touch the right arrow to increase the 
darkness setting.

Change the content mode to Text under 

Copy

 

Options

 

Content

.

Adjust the Background Removal setting under 

Copy

 

Options

 

Advanced Imaging

Touch the left arrow to remove less background.

Adjust the Contrast setting under 

Copy

 

Options

 

Advanced Imaging

. Touch the 

right arrow to add more contrast.

Adjust the Shadow Detail setting under 

Copy

 

Options

 

Advanced Imaging

Touch the left arrow to decrease shadow detail.

The copy looks washed out or 
overexposed

Adjust the Background Removal setting under 

Copy

 

Options

 

Advanced Imaging

Touch the left arrow to remove less background.

Adjust the Shadow Detail setting under 

Copy

 

Options

 

Advanced Imaging

Touch the left arrow to remove more shadow 
detail.

Solving scan quality 
problems

The file size is too big when I scan 
a document to the network

Touch 

Options

, then under Resolution, 

decrease the output resolution.

Touch 

Options

, then under Content, change 

the Color option to black and white.

Touch 

Options

, then under Content, change 

the setting to Text.

Text characters do not look sharp 
when I scan a document to the 
network

Touch 

Options

, then under Resolution, 

increase the output resolution.

Touch 

Options

, then under Content, change 

the setting to Text.

Black text is too light or 
disappearing

Adjust the Darkness setting. Touch the right 
arrow to increase the darkness setting.

Change the content mode to Text.

Adjust the Background Removal setting under 
Advanced Imaging. Touch the left arrow to 
remove less background.

Adjust the Contrast setting under Advanced 
Imaging. Touch the right arrow to add more 
contrast.

Adjust the Shadow Detail setting under 
Advanced Imaging. Touch the left arrow to 
decrease shadow detail.

Unwanted background is visible

Adjust the Background Removal setting under 
Advanced Imaging. Touch the right arrow to remove 
more background.

Solving fax problems

The fax document takes a long 
time to transmit

Touch 

Options

, then under Content, change the 

setting to Text, and then set the resolution to 
Standard.

The images on the fax I sent are 
not clear

Touch 

Options

, then under Content, change the 

setting to Text/Photo or Photo.

Increase the output resolution.

Note:

This will increase the amount of 
time required for the scan and will 
increase the quality of the fax 
output.

Caller ID is not shown

If your region supports caller ID, you may have to 
change the default setting. There are two settings 
available, FSK (pattern 1) and DTMF (pattern 2). 
Contact your telecommunications company to 
determine which pattern or switch setting to use.

Summary of Contents for 850e - X VE4 B/W Laser

Page 1: ...or Power Saver appears on the display before sending a job to print The specified output bin is full Remove the stack of paper from the output bin The specified tray is empty Load paper in the tray You are using the wrong printer driver or are printing to a file Verify you are using the printer driver associated with the printer If you are using a USB port make sure you are running Windows 98 Me W...

Page 2: ...option does not operate correctly after it is installed or if it quits working Turn the printer off wait for about 10 seconds and turn the printer on If this does not fix the problem unplug the printer and check the connection between the option and printer Print the menu settings page and check to see if the option is listed in the Installed Options list If the option is not listed reinstall it S...

Page 3: ... that may require service Turn the printer off wait about 10 seconds and then turn the printer on If the error recurs write down the error number the problem and a detailed description Call for service Solving paper feed problems Paper frequently jams You are using paper that does not meet the printer specifications Use recommended paper and other specialty media See the Card Stock Label Guide ava...

Page 4: ... print media is being used Verify you are using the correct printer drivers Verify the environment is Class B Toner smears or print comes off the page If you are printing on an uneven print surface change the Paper Weight and Paper Texture settings in the Paper menu Verify the print media is within the printer specifications See the User s Guide for more details Toner appears on the back of the pr...

Page 5: ... fonts are supported by the printer the host computer and the software application Verify the print media type and print tray type settings match Verify you are using the correct printer drivers Verify the environment is Class B Part or all of the page is printed in black Check the print cartridge to see if it is installed correctly The job prints but the top and side margins are incorrect Make su...

Page 6: ... Touch Options then under Content change the Color option to black and white Touch Options then under Content change the setting to Text Text characters do not look sharp when I scan a document to the network Touch Options then under Resolution increase the output resolution Touch Options then under Content change the setting to Text Black text is too light or disappearing Adjust the Darkness sett...

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