Solid Black Or White Streaks; Print Is Too Light; Print Is Too Dark - Lexmark X651DE Troubleshooting Manual

Solid black or white streaks

These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following:
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AKE SURE THE FILL PATTERN IS CORRECT
If the fill pattern is incorrect, then choose a different fill pattern
from your software program or application.
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HECK THE PAPER TYPE
• Try a different type of paper.
• Use only transparencies recommended by the printer
manufacturer.
• Make sure the Paper Type and Paper Texture settings match
the paper loaded in the tray or feeder.
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AKE SURE THE TONER IS DISTRIBUTED EVENLY IN THE
PRINT CARTRIDGE
Remove the print cartridge and shake it from side to side to
redistribute the toner, and then reinstall it.
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HE PRINT CARTRIDGE MAY BE DEFECTIVE OR LOW ON
TONER
Replace the used print cartridge with a new one.

Print is too light

These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following:
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HECK THE DARKNESS BRIGHTNESS
SETTINGS
The Toner Darkness setting is too light, the Brightness setting
is too light, or the Contrast setting is too low.
• From the printer control panel, change these settings from
the Quality menu.
• For Windows users, change these settings from Print
Properties.
• For Macintosh users, change these settings from the Print
dialog and pop-up menus.
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HE PAPER HAS ABSORBED MOISTURE DUE TO HIGH
HUMIDITY
• Load paper from a fresh package.
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Store paper in its original wrapper until you use it.
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HECK THE PAPER
Avoid textured paper with rough finishes.
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HECK THE PAPER TYPE SETTING
Make sure the paper type setting matches the paper loaded in
the tray:
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From the printer control panel, check the Paper Type setting
from the Paper menu.
2
Before sending the job to print, specify the correct type
setting:
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HE TONER IS LOW
When 88 Cartridge Low appears, order a new print
cartridge.
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HE PRINT CARTRIDGE MAY BE DEFECTIVE
Replace the print cartridge.

Print is too dark

AND CONTRAST
These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following:
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HECK THE DARKNESS
SETTINGS
The Toner Darkness setting is too dark, the Brightness setting
is too dark, or the Contrast setting is too high.
• From the printer control panel, change these settings from
the Quality menu.
• For Windows users, change these settings from Print
Properties.
•
For Macintosh users, change these settings from the Print
dialog and pop-up menus.
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HE PAPER HAS ABSORBED MOISTURE DUE TO HIGH
HUMIDITY
• Load paper from a fresh package.
• Store paper in its original wrapper until you use it.
For Windows users, specify the type from Print
Properties.
For Macintosh users, specify the type from the Print
dialog.
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BRIGHTNESS AND CONTRAST