Print Is Too Light; Light Colored Line, White Line, Or Incorrectly Colored Line; Streaked Vertical Lines; Print Irregularities - Lexmark 560n - X Color Laser Troubleshooting Manual

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HECK TO SEE IF MARKS OCCUR REPEATEDLY
ONLY IN ONE COLOR AND MULTIPLE TIMES ON A
PAGE
Replace the print cartridge if the defects occur every:
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22 mm (.87 in.)
• 25 mm (.98 in.)
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26 mm (1.02 in.)
• 29 mm (1.14 in.)
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75 mm (2.95 in.)
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HECK TO SEE IF MARKS OCCUR ACROSS THE
PAGE REPEATEDLY IN ALL COLORS
Replace the transfer belt if the defects occur every:
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28 mm (1.10 in.)
• 38 mm (1.50 in.)
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57 mm (2.25 in.)
Replace the fuser if the defects occur every:
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19 mm (.75 in.)
• 31 mm (1.22 in.)
•
43 mm (1.69 in.)
• 83 mm (3.27 in.)
•
94 mm (3.70 in.)
Light colored line, white line, or
incorrectly colored line
These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following:
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LEAN THE LASER LENS
The laser lens may be dirty.
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S A PRINT CARTRIDGE DEFECTIVE
Replace the print cartridge causing the line.
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S THE TRANSFER BELT DEFECTIVE
Replace the transfer belt.
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S THE FUSER DEFECTIVE
Replace the fuser.

Streaked vertical lines

These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following:
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S THE TONER SMEARED
Try feeding from another tray.
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S A PRINT CARTRIDGE DEFECTIVE
Replace the print cartridge causing the streaks.
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S THE TRANSFER BELT DEFECTIVE
Replace the transfer belt.

Print is too light

These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following:
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AKE SURE THE
NOT TOO LIGHT
From Print Properties, adjust the Brightness setting before
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sending the job to print.
Note: This solution applies to Windows users only.
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HECK THE
From Print Properties, make sure the Paper Type setting
matches the paper loaded in the tray.
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S THE TONER LOW
When Replace <color> Print Cartridge Soon
appears or when the print becomes faded, you may be able to
extend the life of the print cartridge:
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Remove the specified print cartridge.
2
Firmly shake the cartridge side-to-side and front-to-back
several times to redistribute toner.
3
Reinsert the print cartridge and continue printing.
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S A PRINT CARTRIDGE DEFECTIVE
Replace the print cartridge.

Print irregularities

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These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following:
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MAGE PTIONS SETTINGS ARE
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APER YPE SETTING
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