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    The edges of the paper are dirty (iPF815/iPF825)

    18-Oct-2010
    8200967400

    Issue

    The edges of the paper are dirty

    Cause and Solution

    <Cause1> The Platen has become dirty after borderless printing or printing on small paper.
    <Corrective Action>
    Open the Top Cover and clean the Platen.

    <Cause2> The paper type as specified on the printer does not match the type specified in the printer driver.
    <Corrective Action1>
    Make sure the same paper type is specified on the printer as in the printer driver.
    <Corrective Action2>
    Make sure the same paper type is specified in the printer driver as on the printer.
    1.Hold down the Stop button for a second or more to cancel printing.
    2.Change the paper type in the printer driver and try printing again.

    <Cause3> The paper is wrinkled or warped.
    <Corrective Action>
    Straighten out the wrinkles or curls and reload the paper. Do not use paper that has been printed on previously.

    <Cause4> A cut line is printed because the function to reduce cutting dust has been activated.
    <Corrective Action>
    If this function is not needed, deactivate CutDustReduct. through the printer menu.

    <Cause5> The Printhead is set too low.
    <Corrective Action>
    In Head Height, choose Automatic.

    <Cause6> You are printing on heavyweight paper or paper that curls or wrinkles easily after absorbing ink.
    <Corrective Action1>
    When printing on Heavyweight Coated Paper or other paper-based media, choose a VacuumStrngth setting of Strong or Strongest. If paper still rubs against the printhead, try raising the Printhead by setting Head Height to Highest.
    <Corrective Action2>
    When printing on CAD Tracing Paper or film-based media, choose a VacuumStrngth setting of Standard, Strong, or Strongest. If paper still rubs against the printhead, try raising the Printhead by setting Head Height to Highest.

    <Cause7> The Ejection Guide is soiled.
    <Corrective Action>
    Clean the Ejection Guide.