Uneven Print Density; Blank Pages; Print Is Too Dark; Incorrect Margins - Lexmark 560n - X Color Laser Troubleshooting Manual

H
AS THE PAPER ABSORBED MOISTURE DUE TO
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HIGH HUMIDITY
•
Load paper from a fresh package.
• Store paper in its original wrapper until you use it.
M P T
AKE SURE THE APER YPE SETTING
MATCHES THE PAPER LOADED IN THE TRAY
From Print Properties, change the Paper Type setting to match
the paper loaded in the tray.
C
HECK THE PAPER
Avoid textured paper with rough finishes.
I ?
S THE TONER LOW
When Replace <color> Print Cartridge Soon
appears or when the print becomes faded, you may be able to
extend the life of the print cartridge:
1
Remove the specified print cartridge.
2
Firmly shake the cartridge side-to-side and front-to-back
several times to redistribute toner.
3
Reinsert the print cartridge and continue printing.
I
S THE FUSER DEFECTIVE OR WORN
Replace the fuser.

Print is too dark

These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following:
M I O
AKE SURE THE MAGE PTIONS SETTINGS ARE
NOT TOO DARK
From Print Properties, adjust the Brightness setting before
sending the job to print.
Note: This solution applies to Windows users only.
I
S A PRINT CARTRIDGE DEFECTIVE
Replace the print cartridge.

Uneven print density

These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following:
I
S A PRINT CARTRIDGE DEFECTIVE
Replace the print cartridge.
I
S THE TRANSFER BELT DEFECTIVE
Replace the transfer belt.

Incorrect margins

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Check to see if the paper guides in the selected tray are set for a
different paper size than what is loaded in the tray. If so, move the
guides in the tray to the proper positions for the size loaded.

Skewed print

C
HECK THE PAPER GUIDES
Move the guides in the tray to the correct positions for the
paper size loaded.
C
HECK THE PAPER
Make sure you are using paper that meets the printer
specifications.
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Blank pages

These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following:
I
S THE TONER LOW
When Replace <color> Print Cartridge Soon
appears or when the print becomes faded, you may be able to
? extend the life of the print cartridge:
1
Remove the specified print cartridge.
2
Firmly shake the cartridge side-to-side and front-to-back
several times to redistribute toner.
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3
Reinsert the print cartridge and continue printing.
I
S THE PRINT CARTRIDGE DEFECTIVE OR EMPTY
Replace the print cartridge.
R
EMOVE ANY PACKAGING MATERIALS FROM THE
PRINT CARTRIDGE AND REINSTALL IT
For more information, see the setup documentation that came
with the printer.
I
S THE TRANSFER BELT DEFECTIVE OR EMPTY
Replace the transfer belt.
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