Skewed Print; Print Is Too Light - Lexmark X548 Series User Manual

Troubleshooting
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EPLACE THE IMAGING KIT
Replace the imaging kit if print defects occur in the following instances:
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in every 34.6 mm (1.4 in.) of the page
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in every 94.2 mm (3.71 in.) of the page
Note: The printer has two types of imaging kits: a black and color imaging kit, and a black imaging kit. The black
and color imaging kit contains cyan, magenta, yellow, and black. The black imaging kit contains black only.

Skewed print

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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.

Print is too light

Try one or more of the following:
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HECK THE DARKNESS
The Toner Darkness setting may be too light, the Brightness setting may be too light, or the Contrast setting may be
too low.
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Change these settings from the printer control panel Quality menu.
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For Windows users, change these settings from Print Properties
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For Macintosh users:
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Choose File > Print.
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From the Orientation pictures drop‑down menu, choose Printer Features.
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Choose a higher value for the Toner Darkness, Brightness, and Contrast settings.
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OAD PAPER FROM A FRESH PACKAGE
The paper may have absorbed moisture from high humidity. Store paper in its original wrapper until you use it.
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BRIGHTNESS AND CONTRAST SETTINGS
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