Print Is Too Dark - Lexmark X860DE User Manual

Troubleshooting
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HE TONER MAY BE LOW
When 88 Cartridge Low appears or when the print becomes faded, replace the toner cartridge.
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HE FUSER MAY BE WORN OR DEFECTIVE
Replace the fuser.

Print is too dark

These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following:
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HECK THE DARKNESS
The Toner Darkness setting is too dark, the Brightness setting is too dark, or the Contrast setting is too high.
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Change these settings from the printer control panel 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:
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From the printer control panel Paper menu, check the Paper Type setting.
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Before sending the job to print, specify the correct type setting:
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For Windows users, specify the type from Print Properties.
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For Macintosh users, specify the type from the Print dialog.
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HE TONER CARTRIDGE MAY BE DEFECTIVE
Replace the toner cartridge.
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BRIGHTNESS AND CONTRAST SETTINGS
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