Lexmark X658 Troubleshooting Guide - Page 9

Paper curl, Print irregularities, Repeating defects, Skewed print - fuser

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CHECK THE PAPER SIZE SETTING Make sure the paper size setting matches the paper loaded in the tray: 1 From the printer control panel, check the Paper Size setting from the Paper menu. 2 Before sending the job to print, specify the correct size setting: • For Windows users, specify the size from Print Properties. • For Macintosh users, specify the size from the Page Setup dialog. Paper curl These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following: 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 PAPER HAS ABSORBED MOISTURE DUE TO HIGH HUMIDITY • Load paper from a fresh package. • Store paper in its original wrapper until you use it. Print irregularities These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following: THE PAPER MAY HAVE 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 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. CHECK THE PAPER Avoid textured paper with rough finishes. THE TONER MAY BE LOW When 88 Cartridge low appears or when the print becomes faded, replace the print cartridge. THE FUSER MAY BE WORN OR DEFECTIVE Replace the fuser. Repeating defects 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. 9

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C
HECK
THE
PAPER
SIZE
SETTING
Make sure the paper size setting matches the paper loaded in
the tray:
1
From the printer control panel, check the Paper Size setting
from the Paper menu.
2
Before sending the job to print, specify the correct size
setting:
For Windows users, specify the size from Print
Properties.
For Macintosh users, specify the size from the Page
Setup dialog.
Paper curl
These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following:
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
PAPER
HAS
ABSORBED
MOISTURE
DUE
TO
HIGH
HUMIDITY
Load paper from a fresh package.
Store paper in its original wrapper until you use it.
Print irregularities
These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following:
T
HE
PAPER
MAY
HAVE
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
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.
C
HECK
THE
PAPER
Avoid textured paper with rough finishes.
T
HE
TONER
MAY
BE
LOW
When
88 Cartridge low
appears or when the print
becomes faded, replace the print cartridge.
T
HE
FUSER
MAY
BE
WORN
OR
DEFECTIVE
Replace the fuser.
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.
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