Lexmark X560n Troubleshooting Guide - Page 8
Print is too dark, Uneven print density, Incorrect margins, Skewed print, Blank s - user guide
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HAS THE PAPER ABSORBED MOISTURE DUE TO HIGH HUMIDITY? • Load paper from a fresh package. • Store paper in its original wrapper until you use it. MAKE SURE THE PAPER TYPE SETTING MATCHES THE PAPER LOADED IN THE TRAY From Print Properties, change the Paper Type setting to match the paper loaded in the tray. CHECK THE PAPER Avoid textured paper with rough finishes. IS THE TONER LOW? When Replace Print Cartridge Soon appears or when the print becomes faded, you may be able to extend the life of the print cartridge: 1 Remove the specified print cartridge. 2 Firmly shake the cartridge side-to-side and front-to-back several times to redistribute toner. 3 Reinsert the print cartridge and continue printing. IS THE FUSER DEFECTIVE OR WORN? Replace the fuser. Print is too dark These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following: MAKE SURE THE IMAGE OPTIONS SETTINGS ARE NOT TOO DARK From Print Properties, adjust the Brightness setting before sending the job to print. Note: This solution applies to Windows users only. IS A PRINT CARTRIDGE DEFECTIVE? Replace the print cartridge. Uneven print density These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following: IS A PRINT CARTRIDGE DEFECTIVE? Replace the print cartridge. IS THE TRANSFER BELT DEFECTIVE? Replace the transfer belt. Incorrect margins Check to see if the paper guides in the selected tray are set for a different paper size than what is loaded in the tray. If so, move the guides in the tray to the proper positions for the size loaded. Skewed print 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. Blank pages These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following: IS THE TONER LOW? When Replace Print Cartridge Soon appears or when the print becomes faded, you may be able to extend the life of the print cartridge: 1 Remove the specified print cartridge. 2 Firmly shake the cartridge side-to-side and front-to-back several times to redistribute toner. 3 Reinsert the print cartridge and continue printing. IS THE PRINT CARTRIDGE DEFECTIVE OR EMPTY? Replace the print cartridge. REMOVE ANY PACKAGING MATERIALS FROM THE PRINT CARTRIDGE AND REINSTALL IT For more information, see the setup documentation that came with the printer. IS THE TRANSFER BELT DEFECTIVE OR EMPTY? Replace the transfer belt.