Lexmark CS417 User Guide - Page 189

Troubleshooting 189 Prints on color transparencies appear dark when projected Note: This problem occurs when projecting transparencies with reflective overhead projectors. To obtain the highest projected color quality, transmissive overhead projectors are recommended. Action Yes No Step 1 Go to step 2. From the printer control panel, make sure the paper type setting is set to Transparency. Set the paper type to Transparency. Is the paper type setting correct? Step 2 Reduce the toner darkness, and then resend the print job. The problem is solved. Go to step 3. Does the print on the color transparency look lighter? Step 3 Make sure you are using a recommended type of color transparency, and then resend the print job. The problem is solved. Contact customer support. Does the print on the color transparency look lighter? The color of the print does not match the color of the original file Note: The color conversion tables used in Auto Color Correction mode generally approximate the colors of a standard computer monitor. However, because of technology differences that exist between printers and monitors, there are many colors that can also be affected by monitor variations and lighting conditions. Action Yes Step 1 a Set Color Correction to Off. The problem is solved. Note: When the printer color correction is disabled, the color is based on the print job information, and no color conversion is implemented. b Resend the print job. No Go to step 2. Does the color of the print match the color of the file on the computer screen? Step 2 From the Quality menu on the printer control panel, do the following: a Select Color Correction, and then select Manual. b Select Manual Color, and then select the appropriate color conversion table for the affected object type. c Resend the print job. Does the color of the print match the color of the file on the computer screen? The problem is solved. Contact customer support.