Lexmark X264dn User Manual

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 toner cartridge.
THE SCANNER GLASS MAY BE DIRTY
Clean the scanner glass with a clean, lint‑free cloth dampened with water. If your printer...

TEXT IS LIGHT OR DISAPPEARING
From the printer control panel, press the Content button until the light comes on next to Text or Text/Photo.
THE OUTPUT APPEARS WASHED OUT OR OVEREXPOSED
From the printer control panel, press the Content button until the light comes on next to Text/Photo or Photo.
From the printer control panel, press the Darkness button and change to a darker setting.
THE PRINT IS SKEWED
Notes:
If you are loading your original document in the ADF, adjust the ADF paper guides so they touch...

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...

CHECK THE DOCUMENT PLACEMENT
Make sure the document or photo is loaded facedown on the scanner glass in the upper left corner.
Partial document or photo scans
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:
1From the printer control panel Paper menu, check the Paper...

Cannot send or receive a fax
These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following:
CHECK THE DISPLAY FOR ERROR MESSAGES
Clear any error messages.
CHECK THE POWER
Make sure the printer is plugged in, the power is on, and Ready appears.
CHECK THE PRINTER CONNECTIONS
Make sure the cable connections for the following hardware are secure, if applicable:
Telephone
Handset
Answering machine
CHECK THE TELEPHONE WALL JACK
1Plug a telephone into the wall jack.
2Listen for a dial tone.
3If you do not hear...

TEMPORARILY DISCONNECT OTHER EQUIPMENT
To ensure the printer is working correctly, connect it directly to the telephone line. Disconnect any answering
machines, computers with modems, or telephone line splitters.
CHECK FOR JAMS
Clear any jams, and then make sure that Ready appears.
TEMPORARILY DISABLE CALL WAITING
Call Waiting can disrupt fax transmissions. Disable this feature before sending or receiving a fax. Call your telephone
company to obtain the keypad sequence for temporarily disabling Call...

THE TONER MAY BE LOW
88 Cartridge low appears when the toner is low.
Can receive but not send faxes
These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following:
MAKE SURE THE PRINTER IS IN FAX MODE
From the printer control panel, press the Fax button to put the printer in Fax mode.
MAKE SURE THE DOCUMENT IS LOADED PROPERLY
Load the original document faceup, short edge first into the ADF or facedown on the scanner glass in the upper left
corner.
Note: Do not load postcards, photos, small items,...

4Click Analog Fax Setup.
5In the Max Speed box, click on one of the following:
2400
4800
9600
14400
33600
6Click Submit.
Solving option problems
Option does not operate correctly or quits after it is installed
These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following:
RESET THE PRINTER
Turn the printer off, wait for about 10 seconds, and then turn the printer on.
CHECK TO SEE IF THE OPTION IS CONNECTED TO THE PRINTER
1Turn the printer off.
2Unplug the printer.
3Check the connection between the...

3Make sure the guides are aligned against the edges of the paper.
4Insert the tray.
RESET THE PRINTER
Turn the printer off, wait about 10 seconds, and then turn the printer on.
Flash memory card
Make sure the flash memory card is securely connected to the printer system board.
Solving paper feed problems
Paper frequently jams
These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following:
CHECK THE PAPER
Use recommended paper and other specialty media. For more information, see “Paper and specialty...

3Press the arrow buttons until General Settings appears, and then press .
4Press the arrow buttons until Print Recovery appears, and then press .
5Press the arrow buttons until Jam Recovery appears, and then press .
6Press the arrow buttons until On or Auto appears, and then press .
Solving print quality problems
The information in the following topics may help you solve print quality problems. If these suggestions still do not
correct the problem, then contact Customer Support. You may have a printer...