Print Is Too Dark - Lexmark X548 Series User Manual

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OAD PAPER FROM A FRESH PACKAGE
The paper may have absorbed moisture from high humidity. Store paper in its original wrapper until you use it.
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VOID TEXTURED PAPER WITH ROUGH FINISHES
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HECK THE APER YPE SETTING
Make sure the Paper Type setting matches the paper loaded in the tray or feeder:
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From the printer control panel Paper menu, check the Paper Type setting.
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For Windows users, check this setting from Print Properties.
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For Macintosh users, check this setting from the Print dialog.
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AKE SURE THE TONER CARTRIDGE IS NOT LOW ON TONER
When 88.xx [color] cartridge low appears, make sure the toner is distributed evenly within the print
cartridge.
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Remove the toner cartridge.
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Firmly shake the cartridge side-to-side and front-to-back several times to redistribute the toner.
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Reinsert the toner cartridge.
Note: If print quality does not improve, replace the print cartridge.
If the problem continues, the printer may need to be serviced. For more information, contact customer support.
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AKE SURE THERE IS NO DEFECTIVE TONER CARTRIDGE
Replace the defective toner cartridge.

Print is too dark

Try one or more of the following:
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HECK THE DARKNESS
The Toner Darkness setting may be too dark, the Brightness setting may be too dark, or the Contrast setting may be
too high.
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Change these settings from the printer control panel Quality menu.
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For Windows users, change these settings from Print Properties.
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For Macintosh users:
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Choose File > Print.
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From the Orientation pictures drop-down menu, choose Printer Features.
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Choose a lower value for the Toner Darkness, Brightness, and Contrast settings.
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BRIGHTNESS AND CONTRAST SETTINGS
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