Lexmark C532n User Manual

Print irregularities
ExampleCauseSolution
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Media has absorbed moisture due to
high humidity.Load media from a fresh package
into the paper tray.
The media being used does not meet
the printer specifications.Make sure the Paper Type and
Paper Weight settings match the
type of media you are using.
Avoid textured media with rough
finishes.
A toner cartridge is low or may be
almost empty.Replace the toner cartridge.
Fuser is worn or defective.Replace the fuser.
Print is too dark...

Gray background
ExampleCauseSolution
ABCDE
ABCDE ABCDE
Toner darkness setting is too dark.Select a different toner darkness setting in the Print
Properties before sending the job to print.
Uneven print density
ExampleCauseSolution
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BCDE
A
BCDE
Toner cartridge is defective.Replace the toner cartridge.
Photoconductor is worn or
defective.Replace the photoconductor.
Characters have jagged or uneven edges
CauseSolution
Downloaded font is not supported.If you are using downloaded fonts, verify the...

Clipped images
CauseSolution
Guides in the selected tray are set
for a different media size than what
is loaded in the tray.Move the guides in the tray to the
proper positions for the size loaded.
There could be an incorrect page
size selected in the driver or
program.Specify the correct page size in
the driver or program.
Set the Paper Size to match the
media in the tray.
Incorrect margins
CauseSolution
Guides in the selected tray are set for a different paper
size than what is loaded in the tray.Move...

Paper curl
CauseSolution
Paper Type and Paper Weight settings are not
appropriate for the type of paper or specialty media you
are using.Change the Paper Type and Paper Weight settings to
match the paper or specialty media loaded in the printer.
Paper has been stored in a high humidity environment.Load paper from a fresh package.
Store paper in its original wrapper until you use it.
Toner specks
CauseSolution
Toner cartridges are worn or defective.Replace the defective or worn toner cartridges.
Toner is...

Solving color quality problems
This section helps answer some basic color-related questions and describes how some of the features provided in
the Quality Menu can be used to solve typical color problems.
Quality menu
Menu itemDescriptionSettings
Print ModeSpecifies whether images are printed in monochrome
grayscale or in color
Note: Color is the default setting.Color
Black Only
Color CorrectionAdjusts the color output on the printed page
Notes:
Due to the differences in additive and subtractive colors,...

Menu itemDescriptionSettings
Color SaverReduces the amount of toner used for graphics and images.
The amount of toner used for text is not reduced.
Notes:
Off is the default setting.
On overrides Toner Darkness settings.
Color Saver is not supported in PPDS, and only partially
supported by the PCL emulation printer software.
On
Off
RGB BrightnessAdjusts brightness in color outputs
Notes:
0 is the default setting.
-6 is the maximum decrease. 6 is the maximum increase.
This does not affect files where CMYK...

Menu itemDescriptionSettings
Manual Color Œ
RGB Image
RGB Text
RGB Graphics
Customizes the RGB color conversions
Notes:
sRGB Display is the default setting. This applies a color
conversion table that tries to produce output that matches
the colors displayed on a computer monitor.
Vivid applies a color conversion table that produces
brighter, more saturated colors.
Display—True Black applies a color conversion table that
uses only black toner for neutral gray colors.
sRGB Vivid applies a color table that...

What is CMYK color?
Cyan, magenta, yellow, and black inks or toners can be printed in various amounts to produce a large range of
colors observed in nature. For example, cyan and yellow can be combined to create green. Printing presses, inkjet
printers, and color laser printers create colors in this manner. CMYK color is a method of describing colors by
indicating the amount of cyan, magenta, yellow, and black needed to reproduce a particular color.
How is color specified in a document to be printed?...

Manual Color Correction applies to RGB and CMYK color conversion table mappings as defined in the Manual
Color menu.
Users may select any of the different color conversion tables for RGB or CMYK:
Color conversion tableSettings
RGBsRGB Display
Display—True Black
sRGB Vivid
Vivid
Off
CMYKUS CMYK
Euro CMYK
Vivid CMYK
Off
Note: The Manual Color Correction setting is not useful if the software program does not specify colors with RGB
or CMYK combinations. It is also not effective in situations where the...

The following table can help identify which Color Sample pages to use for color matching.
Color specification and object to
be printedColor Correction settingSample pages to use
RGB—TextAutoSRGB Vivid
ManualManual Color RGB Text Setting
RGB—GraphicAutoSRGB Vivid
ManualManual Color RGB Graphic Setting
RGB—ImageAutoSRGB Display
ManualManual Color RGB Image Setting
CMYK—TextAutoUS CMYK or Euro CMYK
ManualManual Color CMYK Text Setting
CMYK—GraphicAutoUS CMYK
ManualManual Color CMYK Graphic Setting...