Brother HL-8050N Owner's Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING   5 - 8
Ink smears when 
rubbed.
Is the paper damp?
Is the media suitable?
Replace the media with a recommended 
size and type, and confirm that your printer 
driver settings are correct.
See Suitable and Unsuitable Paper Types 
on page 2-1.
Shadows appear 
around areas of 
dense black printing.
Is the media suitable?
Replace the media with a recommended 
size and type, and confirm that your printer 
driver settings are correct.
See Suitable and Unsuitable Paper Types 
on page 2-1.
Ghost image 
Is the media suitable?
Replace the media with a recommended 
size and type, and confirm that your printer 
driver settings are correct.
See Suitable and Unsuitable Paper Types 
on page 2-1.
White spots appear 
in areas of dense 
black printing.
Is the media suitable? 
Is the media folded or creased?
Replace the media with a recommended 
size and type, and confirm that your printer 
driver settings are correct. 
See Suitable and Unsuitable Paper Types 
on page 2-1.
The toner cartridge is old or damaged.
Partial blanks
Is the paper damp?
Is the media suitable?
Replace the media with a recommended 
size and type, and confirm that your printer 
driver settings are correct. 
See Suitable and Unsuitable Paper Types 
on page 2-1.
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