Printed Images are Light

Cause

Solution

Reference

The image cartridge is not installed properly.

Install the toner cartridge properly.

Replacing the Toner Cartridge

The toner is low.

Replace the toner cartridge.

Replacing the Toner Cartridge

The paper is damp.

Use paper stored under proper temperature and humidity conditions.

About Documents That Can be Set

Loading Paper

The paper is unsuitable.

Use recommended paper.

About Documents That Can be Set

The paper is unsuitable.

The settings of the media type and weight are incorrect.

Press [Device Settings], select [Paper Setup] > the paper tray you are using, and then select the proper values for [Media Type] and [Media Weight]. Or, select a thicker values for [Media Weight].

Registering the Paper Size, Type, or Weight

Recycled paper is used.

Press [Device Settings], and then select [Paper Setup] > the paper tray you are using, and then select the proper values for [Media Type] and [Media Weight].

Registering the Paper Size, Type, or Weight

Yellow and green are used in the original document.

If you are the receiver, ask the sender to change the color of the original document to black and white.

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