Non-image area is dirtied.
Small classification  | 
Sample image  | 
Symptom/ Reference  | 
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Background stains Granular stains are visible in unprinted areas of the paper.  | 
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Backside stains Granular stains are visible on the backside of the paper.  | 
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Toner scattered Toner scattered around a letter.  | 
Toner Scattering: Lines  | 
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Edge stains The side edges of paper are stained.  |