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  • jtancpa
    • Jun 2025

    #1

    [Misc] tiny dots on the entire pare

    has anybody experienced this? there are tiny dots (page looks like a graphing paper) on the entire page. We already replaced the main charger kit, cleaned the entire machine, replaced the board but still is not fixed. I am a CPA and my tech guy (he's serviced that machine for the past 6 years) can't seem to find out the source of the problem. Anybody had that experience?
  • ZOOTECH
    Senior member of CRS

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    2,500+ Posts
    • Jul 2007
    • 3375

    #2
    Re: tiny dots on the entire pare

    Originally posted by jtancpa
    has anybody experienced this? there are tiny dots (page looks like a graphing paper) on the entire page. We already replaced the main charger kit, cleaned the entire machine, replaced the board but still is not fixed. I am a CPA and my tech guy (he's serviced that machine for the past 6 years) can't seem to find out the source of the problem. Anybody had that experience?
    It is not a machine problem - it is in the security settings (I wish I could remember the exact terminology). Hopefully, someone current with the setting will help.
    Might also, be an 'overlay' as default.
    "You can't trust your eyes, if your mind is out of focus" --

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    • mrwho
      Major Asshole!

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      2,500+ Posts
      • Apr 2009
      • 4299

      #3
      Re: tiny dots on the entire pare

      I'm not familiar with that brand of machines, but if we're talking about a color machine with tiny almost-imperceptible yellow dots all over the page, then Zootech is right on the money - it's a fingerprint put in place so if someone decides to use the machine to counterfeit anything, then it will be possible for the authorities to track down the machine.
      ' "But the salesman said . . ." The salesman's an asshole!'
      Mascan42

      'You will always find some Eskimo ready to instruct the Congolese on how to cope with heat waves.'

      Ibid

      I'm just an ex-tech lurking around and spreading disinformation!

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      • spanky
        Trusted Tech

        250+ Posts
        • Sep 2012
        • 468

        #4
        Re: tiny dots on the entire pare

        Is this just on prints or does it show up on copies too?

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        • dsmith46
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          50+ Posts
          • Oct 2016
          • 81

          #5
          Re: tiny dots on the entire pare

          Machine info would be nice. Also, can you provide an example? Old developer can cause a type of shading on pages that may look like dots. Usually changing DV and calibrating will take care of that, assuming the seals on the unit are in good shape.

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