Lexmark M3250 User Manual page 130

Troubleshooting
Action
Step 3
a
Depending on your operating system, specify the paper type
from the Printing Preferences or Print dialog.
Notes:
•
Make sure that the setting matches the paper loaded.
•
You can also change the setting from the printer control
panel.
b
Print the document.
Is the paper folded or wrinkled?
Gray background
Note: Before solving the problem, print the Print Quality Test Pages. From the control panel, navigate to
Settings > Troubleshooting > Print Quality Test Pages. For non‑touch‑screen printer models, press
navigate through the settings.
Action
Step 1
a
Turn off the printer, wait for 10 seconds, and then turn on the
printer.
b
Increase toner darkness.
From the control panel, navigate to:
Settings > Print > Quality
c
Print the document.
Does gray background appear on prints?
Step 2
a
Check if the printer is using a genuine and supported Lexmark
toner cartridge.
Note: If the toner cartridge is not supported, then install a
supported one.
b
Print the document.
Does gray background appear on prints?
Yes No
Contact customer The problem is
support. solved.
Yes No
Go to step 2. The problem is
solved.
Go to step 3. The problem is
solved.
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