Print Irregularities; Print Is Too Dark; Transparency Print Quality Is Poor; Toner Fog Or Background Shading Appears On The Page - Lexmark C530 User Manual

Print irregularities

Example
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Print is too dark

Cause
Toner Darkness setting is too dark, RGB Brightness
setting is too dark, or RGB Contrast setting is too high.
Toner cartridge is defective.

Transparency print quality is poor

Cause
You are using transparencies that do not meet the printer
specifications.
Paper Type setting for the tray you are using is set to
something other than Transparency.

Toner fog or background shading appears on the page

Cause
Toner cartridge is worn or defective.
Transfer belt is worn or defective.
Photoconductor is worn or defective.
Fuser is worn or defective.
Toner is in the paper path.
Cause
Media has absorbed moisture due to
high humidity.
The media being used does not meet
the printer specifications.
A toner cartridge is low or may be
almost empty.
Fuser is worn or defective.
Solution
Select a different Toner Darkness setting, RGB
Brightness setting, or RGB Contrast setting from Print
Properties before sending the job to print.
Note: This solution applies to Windows users only.
Replace the toner cartridge.
Solution
Use only transparencies recommended by the printer
manufacturer.
Make sure the Paper Type setting is set to
Transparency.
Solution
Reinstall or replace the cartridge.
Replace the transfer belt.
Replace the photoconductor.
Replace the fuser.
Call for customer service.
Troubleshooting
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Solution
Load media from a fresh package
into the paper tray.
Make sure the Paper Type and
Paper Weight settings match the
type of media you are using.
Avoid textured media with rough
finishes.
Replace the toner cartridge.
Replace the fuser.