Print Quality Guide Page 1 of 19 Print Quality Guide Characters have jagged or uneven edges Action Step 1 Go to step 2. Select a font that is supported by the printer. Print a font sample list to check if the fonts you are using are supported by the printer.
The problem is solved. Make sure the size of the paper loaded in the tray matches the fuser type. support Note: To identify the fuser type, view the label on the fuser. http://support.lexmark. Resend the print job. or your service representative.
Print Quality Guide Page 3 of 19 Gray background on prints Leading edge ABCDE ABCDE ABCDE Trailing edge Action Step 1 The problem is solved. Go to step 2. From the Quality Menu on the printer control panel, decrease the toner darkness.
Print Quality Guide Page 4 of 19 Action Step 1 Go to step 2. The problem is solved. Make sure your software program is using a correct fill pattern. Resend the print job. Do horizontal voids appear on prints? Step 2 Go to step 3.
Print Quality Guide Page 5 of 19 Action Step 2 Go to step 3. Do one or more of the following: From the printer control panel, set the paper size in the Paper menu to match the paper loaded in the tray. •...
Print Quality Guide Page 6 of 19 Action Step 5 Contact customer The problem is solved. support. Load paper from a fresh package. Note: Paper absorbs moisture due to high humidity. Store paper in its original wrapper until you use it. Resend the print job.
Do print irregularities still appear? Step 6 Contact customer The problem is solved. support Replace the imaging unit, and then resend the print job. http://support.lexmark. or your service Do print irregularities still appear? representative. Print is too dark Action Step 1 Go to step 2.
Print Quality Guide Page 8 of 19 Action Step 3 Go to step 4. The problem is solved. Depending on your operating system, specify the paper type, texture and weight from Printing Preferences or from the Print dialog. Resend the print job. Is the print still too dark? Step 4 From the printer control...
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Print Quality Guide Page 9 of 19 Action Step 2 Go to step 3. Change the paper type, texture, and weight to From the printer control panel, set the paper type, texture, and weight in the match the paper loaded Paper menu to match the paper loaded in the tray.
Print Quality Guide Page 10 of 19 Printer is printing blank pages Action Step 1 Go to step 2. The problem is solved. Check if there is packing material left on the imaging unit. Remove the toner cartridge, and then the imaging unit. Check if the packing material is properly removed from the imaging unit.
Print Quality Guide Page 11 of 19 Printer is printing solid black pages Action Step 1 Go to step 2. The problem is solved. Reinstall the imaging unit. Remove the toner cartridge, and then the imaging unit. Warning—Potential Damage: Do not expose the imaging unit to direct light for more than 10 minutes.
Print Quality Guide Page 12 of 19 Action Step 2 Contact customer The problem is solved. support. Replace the fuser if the distance between the defects is equal to either of the following: • 94.25 mm (3.71 in.) • 95.2 mm (3.75 in.) Resend the print job.
Print Quality Guide Page 13 of 19 Skewed print Action Step 1 Go to step 2. The problem is solved. Move the width and length guides in the tray to the correct positions for the size of the paper loaded. Resend the print job.
Print Quality Guide Page 14 of 19 Action Step 3 Go to step 4. The problem is solved. Load paper from a fresh package. Note: Paper absorbs moisture due to high humidity. Store paper in its original wrapper until you use it. Resend the print job.
Step 5 Contact customer The problem is solved. support Replace the imaging unit, and then resend the print job. http://support.lexmark. or your service Do streaked vertical lines appear on prints? representative. Toner fog or background shading appears on prints ABCDE...
Print Quality Guide Page 16 of 19 Action Step 1 The problem is solved. Go to step 2. Reinstall the imaging unit. Remove the toner cartridge, and then the imaging unit. Warning—Potential Damage: Do not expose the imaging unit to direct light for more than 10 minutes.
Print Quality Guide Page 17 of 19 Action Step 4 Contact customer The problem is solved. support. Enable Quiet mode. From the printer control panel, navigate to: Settings > General Settings > Quiet Mode > On Resend the print job. Does the toner rub off? Toner specks appear on prints Action...
Print Quality Guide Page 18 of 19 Action Replace the imaging unit, and then resend the print job. Contact customer The problem is solved. support. Is the print density uneven? Vertical voids appear on prints Leading edge Trailing edge Action Step 1 Go to step 2.
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