Installation guide
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Use the following table to fi  nd the specifi c solution best describing your 
problem if the initial checking list cannot correct your problem.
problem
possible causesolution
Cartridge does not fi  t into printer
1. Incorrect cartridge used.
2. Drum shutter protective tape 
not removed.
3. Cartridge damaged.
1. Order another cartridge that 
is compatible with your printer.
2. Remove the shutter protective 
tape usually located at the 
bottom side of the cartridge.
3. Please contact our product 
support through the web at 
www.imation.com anytime.
Error code or light displayed on the printer
Depends on error code or fl  ashing 
signal.
Example: 
“10.10.00 Supplies Memory Error” 
showing on message Panel.
1. Check the printer user manual 
if this is a printer problem or 
cartridge problem. 
2. Please contact our product 
support through the web at 
www.imation.com anytime.
3. Error of the cartridge chip 
or cartridge chip missing. 
Replace the cartridge.
Full Color Print (Black, Cyan, Magenta, or Yellow)
1. Print data error from computer.
2. The cartridge may be defective.
1. Print a Confi guration Page 
from printer panel. If the print 
is normal then check the cable 
connecting the printer and the 
computer.
2. Replace the cartridge.
Blank Print
1. Sealing tape not pulled of new 
installed cartridge.
2. Multiple sheets fed from paper 
tray while printing 1 page.
3. Print data error from computer.
4. The cartridge may be defective.
1. Print a Confi guration Page 
from printer panel. If the print 
is normal then check the cable 
connecting the printer and the 
computer.
2. Replace the cartridge.
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problem
possible causesolution
Partial Light Print
1. Cartridge is not placed in exact 
designated position.
2. Toner level in the cartridge may 
be low.
3. The paper may be moist or rough.
1. Take out and push the cartridge 
fully into the printer.
2. Take out the cartridge and 
shake from side to side and 
see if it improves. 
3. Check the printer if it shows 
toner low signal in the panel. 
Replace with a new cartridge 
when low. 
4. Try using different type of paper.
Entire Page Light Print
1. Cartridge is not placed in exact 
designated position.
2. Toner density setting of the 
printer is low.
3. The paper may be moist or rough.
4. Toner level in the cartridge may 
be low.
1. Take out and push the cartridge 
fully into the printer.
2. Increase the toner density 
setting of the printer according 
to the printer user manual 
instruction.
3. Try using different type of paper.
4. Take out the cartridge and 
shake from side to side and 
see if it improves. 
5. Check the printer if it shows 
toner low signal in the panel. 
Replace with a new cartridge 
when low.
Vertical Line Deletion or Streaks
1. Blockage in the cartridge.
2. The paper path may be 
contaminated with toner.
3. The printer fuser unit may be 
at the end of its life.
4. The printer laser scanner unit 
may be defective.
5. The cartridge may be defective.
1. Remove the cartridge, shake 
it from side to side and put it 
back to run few more pages.
2. Clean inside of the printer and 
run several cleaning pages.
3. Order and replace a new 
printer fuser unit.
4. Ask for a service repair of the 
printer.
5. Replace the defective cartridge.





