03-02-2026
03:05 PM
- last edited on
03-03-2026
01:48 PM
by
James_C
I have a ImageCLASS MF462dw that prints very light. I can remove the cartridge and shake it and it will print normal for about 3-5 pages and gets lighter with every print. Remove it and shake it again, prints good for 3-5 pages again. I have tried new cartridges and cartridges that work well in another printer. I can take the cartridge from this printer and put it on another printer and it will work fine. I am using Genuine Canon cartridges and have only used Genuine Canon cartridges in it.
03-02-2026 03:59 PM
Greetings,
I would take a look at performing maintenance and making gradation adjustments.
Start out slow/gradually. Less is more.
~Rick
Bay Area - CA
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03-03-2026 02:45 PM
I have adjusted the printer density all the way up to 4. Still has same issue. Can pull the cartridge out and shake it and it will print fine for a little while.
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