Print Quality Problems - Lexmark E120 User Manual

Print quality problems

To solve many print quality problems, replace supply or maintenance items that have reached the end of intended life. Use
the following table for solutions.
Symptom
White lines
ABCDE
ABCDE
ABCDE
Streaked horizontal lines
Streaked vertical lines
Print irregularities
ABCDE
ABCDE
ABCDE
*
To replace the fuser, call a service technician.
†
This setting can be changed using the Local Printer Setup Utility (Windows), or through Printer Settings (Macintosh).
See Software and Documentation CD for additional information.
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Troubleshooting
Cause
Either the toner cartridge or the fuser
is defective.
If the lines are parallel to lines that are
supposed to be there, see "Ghost
Images"
The toner cartridge or the fuser may
be defective, empty, or worn.
• The toner is smeared before fusing
to the paper.
• The toner cartridge is defective.
• The paper has absorbed moisture
due to high humidity.
• The paper being used does not
meet printer specifications.
• The fuser is worn or defective.
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Solution
Replace the toner cartridge or the
fuser*, as needed.
Replace the toner cartridge or the
fuser*, as needed.
• If paper is stiff, try feeding from the
priority feeder.
• Replace the toner cartridge.
• Load paper from a fresh package.
• Avoid textured paper with rough
finishes.
• Make sure the printer driver paper
type setting matches the type of
paper being used.
*
• Replace the fuser .