Streaked Horizontal Lines Appear On Prints - Lexmark 6500e User Manual

Troubleshooting
E
NSURE THAT THE FILL PATTERN IS CORRECT
If the fill pattern is incorrect, choose a different fill pattern from your software program.
C
HECK THE PAPER TYPE
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Use only the recommended transparencies.
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Ensure that the Paper Type setting matches what is loaded in the tray or feeder.
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Ensure that the Paper Texture setting is correct for the type of paper or specialty media loaded in the tray or
feeder.
M
AKE SURE THE PRINT CARTRIDGE IS NOT LOW ON TONER
When 88.xx [color] cartridge low appears, make sure the toner is distributed evenly within the print
cartridge:
1
Remove the print cartridge.
Warning—Potential Damage: Be careful not to touch the photoconductor drum. Doing so may affect the print
quality of future print jobs.
2
Firmly shake the cartridge side-to-side and front-to-back several times to redistribute the toner.
3
Reinsert the print cartridge.
If the problem continues, the printer may need to be serviced. For more information, contact Customer Support.

Streaked horizontal lines appear on prints

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Try one or more of the following:
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ELECT ANOTHER TRAY OR FEEDER
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From the scanner control panel Paper Menu, select Default Source.
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For Windows users, select the paper source from Print Properties.
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For Macintosh users, select the paper source from the Print dialog and pop‑up menus.
M
AKE SURE THERE IS NO WORN
Replace the worn, defective, or empty print cartridge.
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DEFECTIVE OR EMPTY PRINT CARTRIDGE
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