Banding at Random Pitch (Metallic Paper)
When printing is performed on metallic paper, white streaks 5 to 40 mm (0.2 to 1.6 inches) long appear all over the paper perpendicular to the paper feed direction.
Cause:
The surface of metallic paper is of very low resistance and the paper transfer current tends to be transferred on the paper surface to nearby parts. As a result, due to the lack of necessary transfer bias, banding at random pitch occurs.
Solutions:
If the paper is not registered as custom paper, register the brand of the paper.
In [Detailed settings] for the custom paper you are using, select 1214: [Paper Transfer Output], and then adjust the values in the following settings in steps of ±1 according to the mode in use.
1214-01: Paper Transfer Output: BW: Side 1
1214-02: Paper Transfer Output: BW: Side 2
1214-05: Paper Transfer Output: FC/FCS: Side 1
1214-06: Paper Transfer Output: FC/FCS: Side 2
1214-09: Paper Transfer Output: FCS: Side 1
1214-10: Paper Transfer Output: FCS: Side 2
1214-13: Paper Transfer Output: S: Side 1: Clear/Special
1214-14: Paper Transfer Output: S: Side 1: White
1214-15: Paper Transfer Output: S: Side 1: Metallic
1214-17: Paper Transfer Output: S: Side 2: Clear/Special
1214-18: Paper Transfer Output: S: Side 2: White
1214-19: Paper Transfer Output: S: Side 2: Metallic
Print the image. Has the problem been resolved?
Yes | Finished! |
No | Go to the next step. |
In 1214: [Paper Transfer Output], further adjust the values in the applicable settings in steps of ±1.
Print the image and check if there are any problems such as faintness or white spots.
Yes | No further improvement is likely. |
No | Finished! |
Select "Clear/Special" when using Neon Yellow, Neon Pink, or Invisible Red. Select "Metallic" when using Gold or Silver.