a user reports that his dot matrix printer is printing dark and clear on the left of the paper but that the print is very light on the right side of the paper. what should you do to correct this problem with the printer

Correctly position the platen of the printer to hold the paper in place.

Explanation:

Since the dot matrix printer is printing dark and clear on the left of the paper but very light on the right side of the paper, it is possible that the paper is not being held properly. So adjusting the platen will hold the paper properly and hence uniform prints on the paper.

Note: Dot matrix printers are printers that print closely related dots to form require texts (shapes) by striking some pins against an ink ribbon.

Some of the parts of these printers are; power supply, carriage assembly, Paper sensor, ribbon, platen and pins.