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... the jam 145 Solving print quality problems...145 Isolating print quality problems...145 Blank pages...146 Characters have jagged or uneven edges ...146 Clipped images...147 Dark lines ...147 Gray background ...147 Incorrect margins...148 Light colored line, white line, or incorrectly colored line 148 Paper curl...149 Print irregularities ...149 Print is too dark...150 Print is too light ...151...
... the jam 145 Solving print quality problems...145 Isolating print quality problems...145 Blank pages...146 Characters have jagged or uneven edges ...146 Clipped images...147 Dark lines ...147 Gray background ...147 Incorrect margins...148 Light colored line, white line, or incorrectly colored line 148 Paper curl...149 Print irregularities ...149 Print is too dark...150 Print is too light ...151...
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... or Black Toner Cartridges Early Warning Low Invalid Replace Missing or Defective OK Unsupported Imaging Kit OK Replace Black Imaging Kit Replace Black and Color Imaging Kit Defective Waste Toner Bottle Near Full Replace Missing OK Description Shows the status of paper are in the Paper Menu. •...size and type of the toner cartridges Note: Replace Cartridge indicates the cartridge is empty, the job prints using the linked tray. When one tray is nearly empty, and print quality problems may result. Understanding printer menus 71 Shows the status of the imaging kit Shows the status of...
... or Black Toner Cartridges Early Warning Low Invalid Replace Missing or Defective OK Unsupported Imaging Kit OK Replace Black Imaging Kit Replace Black and Color Imaging Kit Defective Waste Toner Bottle Near Full Replace Missing OK Description Shows the status of paper are in the Paper Menu. •...size and type of the toner cartridges Note: Replace Cartridge indicates the cartridge is empty, the job prints using the linked tray. When one tray is nearly empty, and print quality problems may result. Understanding printer menus 71 Shows the status of the imaging kit Shows the status of...
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...; For Windows users, specify the type from Print Properties. • For Macintosh users, specify the type from the Paper menu. 2 Before sending the job to solve typical color problems. Color misregistration ABCDE ABCDE Color has shifted outside of the appropriate area or has been superimposed over another color area. Solving color quality problems This section helps answer some basic...
...; For Windows users, specify the type from Print Properties. • For Macintosh users, specify the type from the Paper menu. 2 Before sending the job to solve typical color problems. Color misregistration ABCDE ABCDE Color has shifted outside of the appropriate area or has been superimposed over another color area. Solving color quality problems This section helps answer some basic...
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... combined to produce a large range of colors observed in Auto Color Correction mode generally approximate the colors of printouts. CALIBRATE THE COLOR The printer will automatically calibrate the color whenever a new imaging kit is RGB color? FAQ about color printing What is detected. 1 From the printer control panel, press . 2 From the Setting/Quality menu, press the arrow buttons until...
... combined to produce a large range of colors observed in Auto Color Correction mode generally approximate the colors of printouts. CALIBRATE THE COLOR The printer will automatically calibrate the color whenever a new imaging kit is RGB color? FAQ about color printing What is detected. 1 From the printer control panel, press . 2 From the Setting/Quality menu, press the arrow buttons until...
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... increase or decrease the amount of color transparencies. For example, if a printed page has a red tint, then decreasing both magenta and yellow could potentially improve the color balance. To obtain the highest projected color quality, transmissive overhead projectors are projected. To manually apply a different color conversion table: 1 From the Quality menu, select Color Correction, and then select Manual...
... increase or decrease the amount of color transparencies. For example, if a printed page has a red tint, then decreasing both magenta and yellow could potentially improve the color balance. To obtain the highest projected color quality, transmissive overhead projectors are projected. To manually apply a different color conversion table: 1 From the Quality menu, select Color Correction, and then select Manual...
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...color range. 6 When the Detailed Options page appears, select a color conversion table. 7 Enter the RGB or CMYK color number. Selecting any sample set to use for a particular color-matching problem depends on the box through the selected color conversion table. The observed color of colored.... Note: The Color Samples pages are detailed Color Samples and how do I match a particular color (such as colored boxes) that are available only through color management. From the printer Quality menu, nine types of the Color Samples pages. To access a detailed Color Samples set contains...
...color range. 6 When the Detailed Options page appears, select a color conversion table. 7 Enter the RGB or CMYK color number. Selecting any sample set to use for a particular color-matching problem depends on the box through the selected color conversion table. The observed color of colored.... Note: The Color Samples pages are detailed Color Samples and how do I match a particular color (such as colored boxes) that are available only through color management. From the printer Quality menu, nine types of the Color Samples pages. To access a detailed Color Samples set contains...
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...option not working 143 printer problems, solving basic 140 printing directory list 60 font sample list 60 from Macintosh computer 54 from USB flash memory device 59 from Windows 54 installing printer software 26 menu settings pages 25 network setup page 26 print quality test pages 60 Profile ...List menu 81 Programming Code 103 Programming Flash 104 Q Quality menu 91 R Ready 104 recycled paper using 52 recycling Lexmark products 136 WEEE statement 167 Reload printed pages in Tray 104 Remote Management Active 104 ...
...option not working 143 printer problems, solving basic 140 printing directory list 60 font sample list 60 from Macintosh computer 54 from USB flash memory device 59 from Windows 54 installing printer software 26 menu settings pages 25 network setup page 26 print quality test pages 60 Profile ...List menu 81 Programming Code 103 Programming Flash 104 Q Quality menu 91 R Ready 104 recycled paper using 52 recycling Lexmark products 136 WEEE statement 167 Reload printed pages in Tray 104 Remote Management Active 104 ...
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...36 trays linking 36 unlinking 36 troubleshooting checking an unresponsive printer 140 contacting Customer Support 159 FAQ about color printing 156 solving basic printer problems 140 troubleshooting, display display is blank 140 display shows only diamonds 140 troubleshooting, paper feed message ...color misregistration 155 dark lines 147 gray background 147 light colored line, white line, or incorrectly colored line 148 poor transparency quality 154 print irregularities 149 print is too dark 150 print is too light 151 print quality test pages 145 repeating defects 152 skewed print 153 solid color...
...36 trays linking 36 unlinking 36 troubleshooting checking an unresponsive printer 140 contacting Customer Support 159 FAQ about color printing 156 solving basic printer problems 140 troubleshooting, display display is blank 140 display shows only diamonds 140 troubleshooting, paper feed message ...color misregistration 155 dark lines 147 gray background 147 light colored line, white line, or incorrectly colored line 148 poor transparency quality 154 print irregularities 149 print is too dark 150 print is too light 151 print quality test pages 145 repeating defects 152 skewed print 153 solid color...
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... (2-5mm speckles) Narrow vertical line Random marks Residual image Solid color page Vertical banding Color matching problems Light print on solids Action Go to "Print quality-background" on page 2-44. Go to "Print quality-vertical banding" on page 2-47. Go to "Print quality-horizontal banding" on page 2-47. Go to "Print quality-mottle (2-5mm speckles)" on page 2-46. See "Media guidelines" on...
... (2-5mm speckles) Narrow vertical line Random marks Residual image Solid color page Vertical banding Color matching problems Light print on solids Action Go to "Print quality-background" on page 2-44. Go to "Print quality-vertical banding" on page 2-47. Go to "Print quality-horizontal banding" on page 2-47. Go to "Print quality-mottle (2-5mm speckles)" on page 2-46. See "Media guidelines" on...
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... the page correctly. Color Correction: Set to the default level: - Once the printer has been restored to zero out all supplies. Select PRINT TESTS, and press Select ( ). RGB Brightness, RGB Contrast, RGB Saturation: Set to 4 (default). - Toner Darkness: Set to 0. - Service tip Before troubleshooting any print quality problems, do the following : 1. Print the Print Quality pages to restore...
... the page correctly. Color Correction: Set to the default level: - Once the printer has been restored to zero out all supplies. Select PRINT TESTS, and press Select ( ). RGB Brightness, RGB Contrast, RGB Saturation: Set to 4 (default). - Toner Darkness: Set to 0. - Service tip Before troubleshooting any print quality problems, do the following : 1. Print the Print Quality pages to restore...
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...part: • Image transfer unit (ITU). See "Printhead removal" on page 4-31. Using non-Lexmark toner cartridges may also cause background problems. Some problems occur by using rough paper or incorrectly setting the operator panel settings to rough texture when the texture... fix the problem? Diagnostic information 2-43 Select Reports, and press Select ( ). 3. Problem resolved. To view the status of the primary colors; Go to step 4. 4 Replace the photoconductor unit. Go to step 5. Go to step 3. Print quality-background Service tip: Some background problems can be ...
...part: • Image transfer unit (ITU). See "Printhead removal" on page 4-31. Using non-Lexmark toner cartridges may also cause background problems. Some problems occur by using rough paper or incorrectly setting the operator panel settings to rough texture when the texture... fix the problem? Diagnostic information 2-43 Select Reports, and press Select ( ). 3. Problem resolved. To view the status of the primary colors; Go to step 4. 4 Replace the photoconductor unit. Go to step 5. Go to step 3. Print quality-background Service tip: Some background problems can be ...
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... material for the imaging unit in the Diag Menu, and press Select ( ). 2. For example, print the Print Quality Test Pages: 1. Is only one specific color is a problem. See "Imaging unit (IU) removal" on page 4-45. 2-44 Service Manual Does this fix the problem? Note: Do not press Select yet. 3. Close the front cover. Press Select ( ). appears...
... material for the imaging unit in the Diag Menu, and press Select ( ). 2. For example, print the Print Quality Test Pages: 1. Is only one specific color is a problem. See "Imaging unit (IU) removal" on page 4-45. 2-44 Service Manual Does this fix the problem? Note: Do not press Select yet. 3. Close the front cover. Press Select ( ). appears...
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...not bent, corroded, or damaged. Replace the HVPS. Check the high-voltage spring contacts to step 8. Print quality-half-color page The imaging unit and developer units may be caused by a problem in the main drive gear assembly or in and out with an equal amount of spring force? Diagnostic... removal" on page 4-21. See "Controller board removal" on both the pins and IU? 6 Are all conductors continuous? 8 Replace the printhead. Print quality-blurred or fuzzy print Run the automatic alignment. To run Reset Color Cal: 1. Resetting appears. Blurred print can also be damaged.
...not bent, corroded, or damaged. Replace the HVPS. Check the high-voltage spring contacts to step 8. Print quality-half-color page The imaging unit and developer units may be caused by a problem in the main drive gear assembly or in and out with an equal amount of spring force? Diagnostic... removal" on page 4-21. See "Controller board removal" on both the pins and IU? 6 Are all conductors continuous? 8 Replace the printhead. Print quality-blurred or fuzzy print Run the automatic alignment. To run Reset Color Cal: 1. Resetting appears. Blurred print can also be damaged.
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...Go to view the proper mounting and for solid colors, place a narrow strip of the imaging unit). Replace the cable assembly. Replace the controller board. Problem resolved. See "Controller board removal" on page 4-50. Print a Quality Test Page. Problem resolved. Remove the imaging unit and remove the ... of the HVPS cable. 5025-2xx, 4xx Print quality-solid color page Service tip: A solid color page is making good contact with the HPVS spring that the charge roll contact spring is generally caused by a problem in the high-voltage controller or an incorrect high...
...Go to view the proper mounting and for solid colors, place a narrow strip of the imaging unit). Replace the cable assembly. Replace the controller board. Problem resolved. See "Controller board removal" on page 4-50. Print a Quality Test Page. Problem resolved. Remove the imaging unit and remove the ... of the HVPS cable. 5025-2xx, 4xx Print quality-solid color page Service tip: A solid color page is making good contact with the HPVS spring that the charge roll contact spring is generally caused by a problem in the high-voltage controller or an incorrect high...
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... 3-26. Values include Off and numbers 1-5 (the default is limited in the printer. See "Factory Defaults" on page 3-24. The Print Quality Test Pages contain several pages. See "Demo Mode" on page 3-27. See "Auto Color Adj" on page 3-25. The information includes values of an inch. To help isolate print quality problems, print the Print Quality Test Pages.
... 3-26. Values include Off and numbers 1-5 (the default is limited in the printer. See "Factory Defaults" on page 3-24. The Print Quality Test Pages contain several pages. See "Demo Mode" on page 3-27. See "Auto Color Adj" on page 3-25. The information includes values of an inch. To help isolate print quality problems, print the Print Quality Test Pages.
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... it will not stick properly. Be sure and cover the photoconductor when you are working on the surface and toner will cause light/dark print quality problems and have to light for each photoconductor (B) and writes an invisible image called a latent image or electrostatic image for too long, it .... Cleaning the lens solves the problem. • Never touch the surface of the photoconductor with toner or other debris, it exits the laser unit. The laser beam actually ...
... it will not stick properly. Be sure and cover the photoconductor when you are working on the surface and toner will cause light/dark print quality problems and have to light for each photoconductor (B) and writes an invisible image called a latent image or electrostatic image for too long, it .... Cleaning the lens solves the problem. • Never touch the surface of the photoconductor with toner or other debris, it exits the laser unit. The laser beam actually ...
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... is a method of describing colors by indicating the amount of toner used in solving certain color-matching problems, see "How can be combined to create a more information, see on the computer screen? Why doesn't the printed color match the color I see the software program Help... allow users to be printed? The default settings in Auto Color Correction mode generally approximate the colors of cyan, magenta, yellow, and black needed to produce a certain color. The color conversion tables used in the PostScript driver provide the preferred color quality for the majority of ...
... is a method of describing colors by indicating the amount of toner used in solving certain color-matching problems, see "How can be combined to create a more information, see on the computer screen? Why doesn't the printed color match the color I see the software program Help... allow users to be printed? The default settings in Auto Color Correction mode generally approximate the colors of cyan, magenta, yellow, and black needed to produce a certain color. The color conversion tables used in the PostScript driver provide the preferred color quality for the majority of ...
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... neutral gray. • sRGB Vivid-Provides an increased color saturation for printing business graphics. • Off-No color correction is implemented. 3-46 Service Manual Black usage is optimized for the sRGB Display color correction. To obtain the highest projected color quality, transmissive overhead projectors are projected. This problem most commonly occurs when projecting transparencies with RGB or...
... neutral gray. • sRGB Vivid-Provides an increased color saturation for printing business graphics. • Off-No color correction is implemented. 3-46 Service Manual Black usage is optimized for the sRGB Display color correction. To obtain the highest projected color quality, transmissive overhead projectors are projected. This problem most commonly occurs when projecting transparencies with RGB or...
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...then be used for a particular color-matching problem depends on the print job information; To print Color samples from the Color Samples page of the object in the RGB or CMYK Increment box. The color combination labeled on the value entered in a software program. Click Color Samples. 5. Selecting any sample... the set from 1-255. A detailed Color Samples set to one color range. 6. To access a detailed Color Samples set to use for modifying the color of the Embedded Web Server. From the printer Quality menu, nine types of colored boxes. For more information, see the ...
...then be used for a particular color-matching problem depends on the print job information; To print Color samples from the Color Samples page of the object in the RGB or CMYK Increment box. The color combination labeled on the value entered in a software program. Click Color Samples. 5. Selecting any sample... the set from 1-255. A detailed Color Samples set to one color range. 6. To access a detailed Color Samples set to use for modifying the color of the Embedded Web Server. From the printer Quality menu, nine types of colored boxes. For more information, see the ...