Gray Background On Prints - Lexmark M5150 Service Manual

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Verify on the menu settings page if the following are set to their default values:
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Print resolution: 600 dpi
– Toner darkness: 8
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Check the transfer roll for damage. Replace if damaged.
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Check the toner cartridge and imaging unit for damage. Replace if damaged.
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Print the print quality pages to see if the problem remains. Use Tray 1 to test print quality problems.
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Print a print quality test page, and then look for variations in the print from what is expected. Verify if the settings
under EP Setup are set to their default values. See
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Check to ensure the correct printer driver for the installed software is being used. An incorrect printer driver for
the installed software can cause problems. Incorrect characters could print, and the copy may not fit the page
correctly.

Gray background on prints

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Actions
Step 1
Ensure the toner cartridge has sufficient toner.
Does the cartridge have sufficient toner?
Step 2
Remove any contamination from the CTLS contacts, located on the toner
level/imaging unit high voltage contact. Perform a print test.
Does the problem remain?
Step 3
Check the CTLS, located on the toner level/imaging unit high voltage
contact, for damage.
Is it free of damage?
Step 4
Check the transfer roller for surface contamination or excessive wear.
Is it free of contamination and wear?
"EP Defaults" on page
Yes
Go to step 2.
Go to step 3.
Go to step 4.
Go to step 5.
Diagnostic information
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337.
No
Replace the toner
cartridge.
Problem is solved.
Replace the toner
level/imaging unit high
voltage contact.
Replace the transfer
roller.
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