Print Irregularities; Repeating Defects; Paper Curl; Skewed Print - Lexmark X651DE Troubleshooting Manual

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HECK THE PAPER SIZE SETTING
Make sure the paper size setting matches the paper loaded in
the tray:
1
From the printer control panel, check the Paper Size setting
from the Paper menu.
2
Before sending the job to print, specify the correct size
setting:
• For Windows users, specify the size from Print
Properties.
•
For Macintosh users, specify the size from the Page
Setup dialog.

Paper curl

These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following:
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HECK THE PAPER TYPE SETTING
Make sure the paper type setting matches the paper loaded in
the tray:
1
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:
• For Windows users, specify the type from Print
Properties.
•
For Macintosh users, specify the type from the Print
dialog.
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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.

Print irregularities

These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following:
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HE PAPER MAY HAVE ABSORBED MOISTURE DUE TO
HIGH HUMIDITY
•
Load paper from a fresh package.
•
Store paper in its original wrapper until you use it.
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HECK THE PAPER TYPE SETTING
Make sure the paper type setting matches the paper loaded in
the tray:
1
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:
•
For Windows users, specify the type from Print
Properties.
•
For Macintosh users, specify the type from the Print
dialog.
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HECK THE PAPER
Avoid textured paper with rough finishes.
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HE TONER MAY BE LOW
When 88 Cartridge low appears or when the print
becomes faded, replace the print cartridge.
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HE FUSER MAY BE WORN OR DEFECTIVE
Replace the fuser.
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Repeating defects

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EPEATING MARKS OCCUR EVENLY DOWN THE PAGE
Replace the charge rolls if the defects occur every 28.3 mm
(1.11 in.).
Replace the transfer roller if the defects occur every 51.7 mm
(2.04 in.).
Replace the print cartridge if the defects occur every:
• 47.8 mm (1.88 in.)
• 96.8 mm (3.81 in.)
Replace the fuser if the defects occur every:
•
88.0 mm (3.46 in.)
•
95.2 mm (3.75 in.)

Skewed print

These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following:
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HECK THE PAPER GUIDES
Move the guides in the tray to the correct positions for the
paper size loaded.
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HECK THE PAPER
Make sure you are using paper that meets the printer
specifications.