Lexmark 534n - C Color Laser Printer Troubleshooting Manual - Page 6
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Print irregularities
Example
Cause
Media has absorbed
moisture due to high
humidity.
The media being
used does not meet
the printer
specifications.
A toner cartridge is
low or may be almost
empty.
Fuser is worn or
defective.
Print is too dark
Cause
Solution
Toner Darkness setting is too
Select a different Toner Darkness
dark, RGB Brightness setting is
setting, RGB Brightness setting,
too dark, or RGB Contrast setting
or RGB Contrast setting from
is too high.
Print Properties before sending
the job to print.
Note: This solution applies to
Windows users only.
Toner cartridge is defective.
Replace the toner cartridge.
Transparency print quality is poor
Solution
Cause
Load media from a
You are using transparencies
fresh package into
that do not meet the printer
the paper tray.
specifications.
Make sure the Paper
Paper Type setting for the tray
Type and Paper
you are using is set to something
Weight settings
other than Transparency.
match the type of
media you are using.
Toner fog or background shading
Avoid textured
appears on the page
media with rough
finishes.
Replace the toner
Cause
cartridge.
Toner cartridge is worn or
defective.
Replace the fuser.
Transfer belt is worn or
defective.
Photoconductor is worn or
defective.
Fuser is worn or defective.
Toner is in the paper path.
Gray background
Example
Solution
Use only transparencies
recommended by the printer
manufacturer.
Make sure the Paper Type setting
is set to Transparency.
Solution
Reinstall or replace the cartridge.
Replace the transfer belt.
Replace the photoconductor.
Replace the fuser.
Call for customer service.
Cause
Solution
Toner darkness
Select a different
setting is too dark.
toner darkness
setting in the Print
Properties before
sending the job to
print.
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Uneven print density
Example
Cause
Solution
Toner cartridge is
Replace the toner
defective.
cartridge.
Photoconductor is
Replace the
worn or defective.
photoconductor.
Characters have jagged or uneven
edges
Cause
Solution
Downloaded font is not
If you are using downloaded fonts,
supported.
verify the fonts are supported by the
printer, the host computer, and the
software application.
Ghost images
Example
Cause
Solution
The photoconductors
are not functioning
properly.
Toner is low.
Replace the toner
cartridge.
•
Make sure the
Paper Type setting
is correct for the
media you are
using.
•
Replace the
photoconductors.