Solving Color Quality Problems - Lexmark x950 series User Manual

Troubleshooting
Make sure the photoconductor unit is not defective
Replace the defective photoconductor unit.
Call customer support
Transparency print quality is poor
Try one or more of the following:
Check the transparencies
Use only transparencies that meet the printer specifications.
Check the paper type setting
Make sure the paper type setting is set to Transparency:
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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.

Solving color quality problems

FAQ about color printing
What is RGB color?
Red, green, and blue light can be added together in various amounts to produce a large range of colors
observed in nature. For example, red and green can be combined to create yellow. Televisions and computer
monitors create colors in this manner. RGB color is a method of describing colors by indicating the amount
of red, green, or blue needed to produce a certain color.
What is CMYK color?
Cyan, magenta, yellow, and black inks or toners can be printed in various amounts to produce a large range
of colors observed in nature. For example, cyan and yellow can be combined to create green. Printing
presses, inkjet printers, and color laser printers create colors in this manner. CMYK color is a method of
describing colors by indicating the amount of cyan, magenta, yellow, and black needed to reproduce a
particular color.
How is color specified in a document to be printed?
Software programs typically specify document color using RGB or CMYK color combinations. Additionally,
they allow users to modify the color of each object in a document. For more information, see the software
program Help topics.
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