Shadow Images Appear On Prints; Gray Background On Prints - Lexmark MS310 User Manual

Troubleshooting

Shadow images appear on prints

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Action
Step 1
Check if the paper loaded in the tray has the correct paper type and weight.
Is paper with the correct paper type and weight loaded in the tray?
Step 2
From the Paper menu, set the paper size and type to match the paper
loaded in the tray. To access the Paper menu, do either of the following:
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If the printer is on a network, then open a Web browser and type the
printer IP address in the address field. Then, navigate to Settings >
Paper Menu.
Note: If you do not know the IP address of the printer, then print a
network setup page and locate the IP address in the TCP/IP section.
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If the printer is connected to a computer by a USB or parallel cable,
then open the Local Printer Settings Utility for Windows or Printer
Settings for Macintosh.
Do the paper type and weight settings match the paper loaded in the tray?
Step 3
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Depending on your operating system, specify the paper type and
weight from Printing Preferences or the Print dialog.
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Resend the print job.
Do shadow images still appear on the prints?
Step 4
Replace the imaging unit, and then resend the print job.
Do shadow images still appear on the prints?

Gray background on prints

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Go to step 2. Load paper with the
correct paper type and
weight in the tray.
Go to step 3. Change the paper type
and weight to match
the paper loaded in the
tray.
Go to step 4. The problem is solved.
Contact customer The problem is solved.
support.
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