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Lexmark C792 Manual

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Print quality guide
Many print quality problems can be solved by replacing a supply or maintenance item that is approaching the end of its intended
life. Check the printer control panel for a message about a printer supply.

Print irregularities

Try one or more of the following:
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OAD PAPER FROM A FRESH PACKAGE
The paper may have absorbed moisture due to high humidity. Store paper in its original wrapper until you use it.
C
HECK THE PAPER TYPE AND WEIGHT SETTINGS
Make sure the paper type and weight settings match the paper loaded in the tray or feeder:
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From the printer control panel Paper menu, check the Paper Type and Paper Weight settings.
2
Before sending the print job, specify the correct paper type setting:
•
For Windows users, specify the paper type from Print Properties.
•
For Macintosh users, specify the paper type from the Print dialog.
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VOID TEXTURED PAPER WITH ROUGH FINISHES
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AKE SURE THERE IS NO DEFECTIVE PRINT CARTRIDGE
Replace the worn or defective print cartridge.
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AKE SURE THE TRANSFER BELT IS NOT DEFECTIVE
Replace the defective transfer belt. For more information, see the instruction sheet that came with the replacement part.
M
AKE SURE THE FUSER IS NOT DEFECTIVE
Replace the defective fuser. For more information, see the instruction sheet that came with the replacement part.
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  • Page 1: Print Irregularities

    Print quality guide Page 1 of 10 Print quality guide Many print quality problems can be solved by replacing a supply or maintenance item that is approaching the end of its intended life. Check the printer control panel for a message about a printer supply. Print irregularities Try one or more of the following: OAD PAPER FROM A FRESH PACKAGE...

  • Page 2: Repeating Defects Appear On Prints

    Print quality guide Page 2 of 10 Repeating defects appear on prints Try one or more of the following: EPLACE THE PRINT CARTRIDGE Replace the print cartridge of the color with the repeating defect, if the print defects occur in the following instances: •...

  • Page 3: Uneven Print Density

    Print quality guide Page 3 of 10 Streaked horizontal lines appear on prints ABCDE ABCDE ABCDE Try one or more of the following: ELECT ANOTHER TRAY OR FEEDER • From the printer control panel Paper Menu, select Default Source. • For Windows users, select the paper source from Print Properties.

  • Page 4: Print Is Too Light

    Print quality guide Page 4 of 10 OAD PAPER FROM A FRESH PACKAGE The paper may have absorbed moisture due to high humidity. Store paper in its original wrapper until you use it. VOID TEXTURED PAPER WITH ROUGH FINISHES HECK THE APER YPE SETTING Make sure the Paper Type setting matches the paper loaded in the tray or feeder:...

  • Page 5: Transparency Print Quality Is Poor

    Print quality guide Page 5 of 10 AKE SURE THE PRINT CARTRIDGE IS NOT LOW ON TONER When 88.xx [color] cartridge low appears, make sure the toner is distributed evenly within the print cartridge. Remove the print cartridge. Warning—Potential Damage: Be careful not to touch the photoconductor drum. Doing so may affect the print quality of future print jobs.

  • Page 6: Shadow Images Appear On Prints

    Print quality guide Page 6 of 10 Shadow images appear on prints Try one or more of the following: HECK THE PAPER TYPE AND WEIGHT SETTINGS Make sure the paper type and weight settings match the paper loaded in the tray or feeder: From the printer control panel Paper menu, check the Paper Type and Paper Weight settings.

  • Page 7: Toner Rubs Off

    Print quality guide Page 7 of 10 AKE SURE THE FUSER IS NOT WORN OR DEFECTIVE Replace the fuser. For more information, see the instruction sheet that came with the replacement part. AKE SURE THERE IS NO TONER IN THE PAPER PATH Clean any visible toner from the paper path.

  • Page 8: Skewed Print

    Print quality guide Page 8 of 10 Clipped images Try one or more of the following: HECK THE GUIDES Move the width and length guides in the tray to the correct positions for the paper size loaded. HECK THE PAPER SIZE SETTING Make sure the paper size setting matches the paper loaded in the tray: From the printer control panel Paper menu, check the Paper Size setting.

  • Page 9: Printer Is Printing Blank Pages

    Print quality guide Page 9 of 10 HECK THE PAPER SIZE SETTING Make sure the paper size setting matches the paper loaded in the tray: From the printer control panel Paper menu, check the Paper Size setting. Before sending the job to print, specify the correct size setting: •...

  • Page 10: Paper Curl

    Print quality guide Page 10 of 10 AKE SURE THE PRINT CARTRIDGES ARE INSTALLED CORRECTLY ARE NOT DEFECTIVE AND NOT LOW ON TONER • Remove the print cartridges. Warning—Potential Damage: Be careful not to touch the photoconductor drum. Doing so may affect the print quality of future print jobs.

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