There are several things you should do if your printer is printing faint or faded text:

1. Check your ink or toner cartridges – make sure you've got enough ink or toner and that they're installed correctly.
2. Check your cartridges for blockages – ink cartridges may have a small air hole which can become blocked, prevent ink from flowing freely.
3. Check for debris on the paper rollers and in the printer – be careful not to damage these parts when cleaning.
4. Adjust the print settings – try changing the print color mode or using a high-quality resolution.
5. Print a test page – this will let you know if the problem is with the printer or the software.