The ghosting image anomaly is not unique to the Apple LaserWriter, LaserWriter Plus, or LaserWriter II printers; it is common to most laser printers and represents a problem with current laser-imaging technology. The ghosting may appear more pronounced with Apple equipment because many Apple applications use graphics AND text, rather than text only.
To work around the problem, print two or three copies of the document. When multiple copies of a page are printed, the organic coating on the imaging drum becomes more sensitive and is not as susceptible to the residual charges that cause ghosting.
Article Change History:
28 Jul 1995 - Reformatted.
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