Lexmark T652DTN Troubleshooting Guide - Page 7

Print is too light, Repeating defects, Skewed print, Solid black or white streaks - specifications

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CHECK THE PAPER TYPE SETTING Make sure the paper type setting matches the paper loaded in the tray: 1 From the printer control panel, check the Paper Type setting from the Paper menu. 2 Before sending the job to print, specify the correct type setting: • For Windows users, specify the type from Print Properties. • For Macintosh users, specify the type from the Print dialog. THE PRINT CARTRIDGE MAY BE DEFECTIVE Replace the print cartridge. Print is too light These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following: CHECK THE DARKNESS, BRIGHTNESS, AND CONTRAST SETTINGS The Toner Darkness setting is too light, the Brightness setting is too light, or the Contrast setting is too low. • From the printer control panel, change these settings from the Quality menu. • For Windows users, change these settings from Print Properties. • For Macintosh users, change these settings from the Print dialog and pop-up menus. THE PAPER HAS ABSORBED MOISTURE DUE TO HIGH HUMIDITY • Load paper from a fresh package. • Store paper in its original wrapper until you use it. CHECK THE PAPER Avoid textured paper with rough finishes. CHECK THE PAPER TYPE SETTING Make sure the paper type setting matches the paper loaded in the tray: 1 From the printer control panel, check the Paper Type setting from the Paper menu. 2 Before sending the job to print, specify the correct type setting: • For Windows users, specify the type from Print Properties. • For Macintosh users, specify the type from the Print dialog. THE TONER IS LOW When 88 Cartridge Low appears, order a new print cartridge. THE PRINT CARTRIDGE MAY BE DEFECTIVE Replace the print cartridge. Repeating defects 7 REPEATING MARKS OCCUR EVENLY DOWN THE PAGE Replace the charge rolls if the defects occur every 28.3 mm (1.11 in.). Replace the transfer roller if the defects occur every 51.7 mm (2.04 in.). Replace the print cartridge if the defects occur every: • 47.8 mm (1.88 in.) • 96.8 mm (3.81 in.) Replace the fuser if the defects occur every: • 88.0 mm (3.46 in.) • 95.2 mm (3.75 in.) Skewed print These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following: CHECK THE PAPER GUIDES Move the guides in the tray to the correct positions for the paper size loaded. CHECK THE PAPER Make sure you are using paper that meets the printer specifications. Solid black or white streaks These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following: MAKE SURE THE FILL PATTERN IS CORRECT If the fill pattern is incorrect, then choose a different fill pattern from your software program or application.

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C
HECK
THE
PAPER
TYPE
SETTING
Make sure the paper type setting matches the paper loaded in
the tray:
1
From the printer control panel, check the Paper Type setting
from the Paper menu.
2
Before sending the job to print, specify the correct type
setting:
For Windows users, specify the type from Print
Properties.
For Macintosh users, specify the type from the Print
dialog.
T
HE
PRINT
CARTRIDGE
MAY
BE
DEFECTIVE
Replace the print cartridge.
Print is too light
These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following:
C
HECK
THE
DARKNESS
,
BRIGHTNESS
,
AND
CONTRAST
SETTINGS
The Toner Darkness setting is too light, the Brightness setting
is too light, or the Contrast setting is too low.
From the printer control panel, change these settings from
the Quality menu.
For Windows users, change these settings from Print
Properties.
For Macintosh users, change these settings from the Print
dialog and pop-up menus.
T
HE
PAPER
HAS
ABSORBED
MOISTURE
DUE
TO
HIGH
HUMIDITY
Load paper from a fresh package.
Store paper in its original wrapper until you use it.
C
HECK
THE
PAPER
Avoid textured paper with rough finishes.
C
HECK
THE
PAPER
TYPE
SETTING
Make sure the paper type setting matches the paper loaded in
the tray:
1
From the printer control panel, check the Paper Type setting
from the Paper menu.
2
Before sending the job to print, specify the correct type
setting:
For Windows users, specify the type from Print
Properties.
For Macintosh users, specify the type from the Print
dialog.
T
HE
TONER
IS
LOW
When
88 Cartridge Low
appears, order a new print
cartridge.
T
HE
PRINT
CARTRIDGE
MAY
BE
DEFECTIVE
Replace the print cartridge.
Repeating defects
R
EPEATING
MARKS
OCCUR
EVENLY
DOWN
THE
PAGE
Replace the charge rolls if the defects occur every 28.3 mm
(1.11 in.).
Replace the transfer roller if the defects occur every 51.7 mm
(2.04 in.).
Replace the print cartridge if the defects occur every:
47.8 mm (1.88 in.)
96.8 mm (3.81 in.)
Replace the fuser if the defects occur every:
88.0 mm (3.46 in.)
95.2 mm (3.75 in.)
Skewed print
These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following:
C
HECK
THE
PAPER
GUIDES
Move the guides in the tray to the correct positions for the
paper size loaded.
C
HECK
THE
PAPER
Make sure you are using paper that meets the printer
specifications.
Solid black or white streaks
These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following:
M
AKE
SURE
THE
FILL
PATTERN
IS
CORRECT
If the fill pattern is incorrect, then choose a different fill pattern
from your software program or application.
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