Skewed Print; Repeating Defects - Lexmark 650dn - T B/W Laser Printer Troubleshooting Manual

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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 PRINT CARTRIDGE MAY BE DEFECTIVE
Replace the print cartridge.
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.
•
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:
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:
•
•
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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.
AND CONTRAST

Repeating defects

For Windows users, specify the type from Print
Properties.
For Macintosh users, specify the type from the Print
dialog.
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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.
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.