L3210 Series L3200 Series

User's Guide

> Solving Problems > Printing, Copying, and Scanning Quality is Poor > Copy Quality is Poor > Colored Banding Appears at Intervals of Approximately 2.5 cm

Colored Banding Appears at Intervals of Approximately 2.5 cm

The following causes can be considered.

The paper type setting does not match the paper loaded.

Solutions

Select the appropriate paper type setting for the type of paper loaded in the printer.

The print head position is out of alignment.

Solutions

Align the print head.

  • Windows

    Click Print Head Alignment on the printer driver's Maintenance tab.

  • Mac OS

    Select System Preferences from the Apple menu > Printers & Scanners (or Print & Scan, Print & Fax), and then select the printer. Click Options & Supplies > Utility > Open Printer Utility, and then click Print Head Alignment.