Chapter 19: Solving Print Quality Problems - Lexmark E320/E322 User Reference Manual

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Solving print quality problems
Use the following tables to find solutions for printing problems you have encountered. If you cannot fix
the problem, contact the place where you bought your printer. You may have a printer part that requires
cleaning or replacement by a service technician.
Problem
Light or blurred characters.
Toner smudges appear on the front
or back of the page.
Vertical or horizontal streaks appear
on the page.
What to do
The print cartridge may be getting low on toner:
1 Remove the print cartridge.
2 Shake it from side to side to redistribute the toner.
3 Reinstall it.
• Make sure you are using recommended print media (see
Media types and sizes.)
• If you are printing on special media, for example, card stock
or labels, be sure you selected the correct paper type in the
printer driver.
• The printer detects a print cartridge error. Replace it.
• Make sure the paper is straight and unwrinkled.
• Replace the print cartridge.
• Replace the print cartridge.
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