Faint Print (Low Contrast) - Lexmark T65 Series Product Study Manual

Lexmark T65x and X65x Mono Product Study Guide

Faint print (Low contrast)

CHECK MEDIA CONDITION; PAPER MAY HAVE ABSORBED MOISTURE DUE TO HIGH HUMIDITY
• Load paper from a fresh
• Check the Image density, make certain it is normal
• TIP: Store paper in its original wrapper until you use it.
CHECK THE TONER LEVEL. THE TONER MAY BE LOW. [REPLACE IF OUT OF TONER]
•
TIP: A toner cartridge that has been used in the machine long enough to be nearing the end of
life, may be gently shaken from side to side in order to level out any unevenness in the toner
reservoir that may have developed because of certain usage patterns or applications. As an
interim measure, this may allow the cartridge to be used a little longer.
CHECK THE TRANSFER ROLL ASSEMBLY FOR EXCESS WEAR & CONTAMINATION.
CHECK THE TONER CARTRIDGE TO BE CERTAIN THAT IT IS INSTALLED CORRECTLY.
CHECK THE LASER BEAM
Check the laser beam route.
Check for debris between the printhead assembly and the PC drum.
Check the four printhead assembly windows for contamination.
Is the laser beam route free of debris and the glass window, in the printhead assembly, free of
contamination?
CHECK THE HVPS CARD ASSEMBLY FOR PROPER CONNECTIONS
Reseat the connections properly.
If the component seems to be connected correctly, replace the HVPS card.
CHECK THE PRINTHEAD ASSEMBLY FOR PROPER CONNECTIONS
Reseat the connections properly.
If the component seems to be connected correctly, replace the printhead assembly.
CHECK THE SYSTEM CARD FOR PROPER CONNECTIONS
Reseat the connections properly.
If the component seems to be connected correctly, replace the system card.
For Training Purposes Only
Before starting, check the media route (paper
path) for foreign objects, such as staples, clips,
paper scraps, etc in the media path.
new, dry, recommended media
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Rev 1.47
6/3/2009