Laser Printer Print Defects

Question 1

Faded and Faint Prints

Answer 1

Low toner or incorrect print settings.

Question 2

Blank Pages

Answer 2

1. Toner packaging seals are not removed
2. Transfer roller damage
3. Software issues

Question 3

White Stripes

Answer 3

Uneven toner distribution or dirty transfer roller.

Question 4

Black stripes/ Whole page black

Answer 4

1. Dirty primary charge roller
2. PSU

Question 5

Speckling

Answer 5

Loose toner inside the printer

Question 6

Vertical/horizontal lines

Answer 6

Dirty or damaged rollers/drum.

Question 7

Toner not fused

Answer 7

Fuser unit issue.

Question 8

Double/echo images

Answer 8

Dirty photosensitive drum causing repeated images.

Question 9

Incorrect colors

Answer 9

Toner cartridges misaligned, installed incorrectly, or low on toner.

Question 10

Missing colors

Answer 10

1. Empty toner cartridges.
2. Poor contact between cartridges and printer.