Streaked Vertical Lines Appear On Prints - Lexmark M3150dn User Manual

Troubleshooting

Streaked vertical lines appear on prints

Leading edge
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Trailing edge
Action
Step 1
a
Depending on your operating system, specify the paper type,
texture, and weight from Printing Preferences or from the Print
dialog.
b
Resend the print job.
Do streaked vertical lines appear on prints?
Step 2
From the printer control panel, set the paper texture, type, and
weight in the Paper menu to match the paper loaded in the tray.
Do the paper texture, type, and weight match the paper in the tray?
Step 3
a
Load paper from a fresh package.
Note: Paper absorbs moisture due to high humidity. Store
paper in its original wrapper until you use it.
b
Resend the print job.
Do streaked vertical lines appear on prints?
Yes No
Go to step 2. The problem is
solved.
Go to step 3. Do one or more of
the following:
Go to step 4. The problem is
solved.
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•
Specify the paper
texture, type, and
weight from the
tray settings to
match the paper
loaded in the tray.
•
Change the
paper loaded in
the tray to match
the paper
texture, type, and
weight specified
in the tray
settings.