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    Toner Does Not Fix Well

    16-Jun-2008
    8200100900

    Issue

    Toner does not fix well.
    Toner does not fix well.

    Cause and Solution

    Appropriate paper is not being used.
    Replace the paper with that which can be used with this printer. [Usable Paper]

    Coarse paper is being used.
    <Remedy 1>
    Perform the following procedure in the printer driver. [Specifying a Paper Type]
    1. Display the [Paper Source] sheet.
    2. Set [Paper Type] to [Heavy Paper 1] or [Heavy Paper 2].
    <Remedy 2>
    Perform the following procedure in the printer driver.
    1. Display the [Finishing] sheet.
    2. Click [Finishing Details], then click [Advanced Settings] in the [Finishing Details] dialog box.
    3. Set [Special Print Mode] to [Special Settings 5].
    If this solves the problem, set [Special Print Mode] to [Off].

    Depending on the paper type or the operating environment (especially in a low-humidity or low-temperature environment), the toner does not fix onto paper well, and the printing may come out faint.
    <Remedy 1>
    Perform the following procedure in the printer driver.
    1. Display the [Finishing] sheet.
    2. Click [Finishing Details], then click [Advanced Settings] in the [Finishing Details] dialog box.
    3. Set [Special Print Mode] to [Special Settings 6].
    If this solves the problem, set [Special Print Mode] to [Off].
    <Remedy 2>
    If the problem is not solved even after applying the Remedy 1, perform the following procedure in the printer driver.
    1. Set [Special Print Mode] to [Off].
    2. Display the [Paper Source] sheet.
    3. Specify [Paper Type] as follows.
    * However, residual images may appear on non-printed areas.
    - If [Plain Paper L] is specified: Specify [Plain Paper].
    - If [Plain Paper] is specified: Specify [Heavy Paper 1].
    - If [Heavy Paper 1] is specified: Specify [Heavy Paper 2].
    - If [Envelope] is specified: Specify [Envelope H].
    - If [Coated Paper 1] is specified: Specify [Coated Paper 2].
    - If [Coated Paper 2] is specified: Specify [Coated Paper 3].
    - If [Coated Paper 3] is specified: Specify [Coated Paper 4].

    A problem has occurred inside the printer.
    <Remedy 1>
    If <Service Error> or <Scanner Error> is displayed in the Printer Status Window, turn the printer OFF, wait for 10 seconds or longer, and then turn it ON again. This may clear the message.
    <Remedy 2>
    If the message does not disappear or <Fixing Unit Error> appears even after applying the Remedy 1, contact your local authorized Canon dealer.