Lexmark X658 Troubleshooting Guide - Page 3

Poor copy quality These are some examples of poor copy quality: • Blank pages • Checkerboard pattern • Distorted graphics or pictures • Missing characters • Faded print • Dark print • Skewed lines • Smudges • Streaks • Unexpected characters • White lines in print These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following: CHECK THE DISPLAY FOR ERROR MESSAGES Clear any error messages. THE TONER MAY BE LOW When 88 Cartridge low appears or when the print becomes faded, replace the print cartridge. THE SCANNER GLASS MAY BE DIRTY Clean the scanner glass with a clean, lint-free cloth dampened with water. THE COPY IS TOO LIGHT OR TOO DARK Adjust the density of the copy. CHECK THE QUALITY OF THE ORIGINAL DOCUMENT Make sure the quality of the original document is satisfactory. CHECK THE DOCUMENT PLACEMENT Make sure the document or photo is loaded facedown on the scanner glass in the upper left corner. UNWANTED TONER IS IN THE BACKGROUND • Increase the background removal setting. • Adjust the darkness to a lighter setting. PATTERNS (MOIRÉ) APPEAR IN THE OUTPUT • On the Copy screen, select the Text/Photo or Printed Image icon. • Rotate the original document on the scanner glass. • On the Copy screen, adjust the scale setting. TEXT IS LIGHT OR DISAPPEARING • On the Copy screen, touch the Text icon. • Decrease the background removal setting. • Increase the contrast setting. • Decrease the shadow detail setting. THE OUTPUT APPEARS WASHED OUT OR OVEREXPOSED • On the Copy screen, select the Printed Image icon. • Decrease the background removal setting. Partial document or photo copies These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following: CHECK THE DOCUMENT PLACEMENT Make sure the document or photo is loaded facedown on the scanner glass in the upper left corner. 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. Solving scanner problems Checking an unresponsive scanner If your scanner is not responding, then make sure: • The printer is turned on. • The printer cable is securely attached to the printer and the host computer, print server, option, or other network device. • The power cord is plugged into the printer and a properly grounded electrical outlet. • The electrical outlet is not turned off by any switch or breaker. • The printer is not plugged into any surge protectors, uninterrupted power supplies, or extension cords. • Other electrical equipment plugged into the outlet is working. Once you have checked each of these possibilities, turn the printer off and then back on. This often fixes the problem with the scanner. Scan was not successful These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following: CHECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS Make sure the network or USB cable is securely connected to the computer and the printer. AN ERROR MAY HAVE OCCURRED IN THE PROGRAM Turn off and then restart the computer. Scanning takes too long or freezes the computer These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following: OTHER SOFTWARE PROGRAMS MAY BE INTERFERING WITH SCANNING Close all programs not being used. THE SCAN RESOLUTION MAY BE SET TOO HIGH Select a lower scan resolution. 3