Lexmark X544 Manual

CHECK TO SEE IF THE OPTION IS CONNECTED TO THE PRINTER
1Turn the printer off.
2Unplug the printer.
3Check the connection between the option and the printer.
MAKE SURE THE OPTION IS INSTALLED CORRECTLY
Print a menu settings page and check to see if the option is listed in the Installed Options list. If the option is not
listed, then reinstall it. For more information, see the hardware setup documentation that came with the option, or
go to www.lexmark.com/publications to view the option instruction...

CHECK THE POWER CORD CONNECTION
Make sure:
The power cord is plugged into the printer and a properly grounded electrical outlet.
The outlet has power.
CHECK THE PAPER
Use recommended paper and specialty media. For more information, see the chapter about paper and specialty
media guidelines.
CHECK THE PAPER GUIDES
Move the guides in the tray to the correct position for the size loaded.
CHECK FOR SERVICE MESSAGES
If a service message appears, turn the printer off, wait about 10 seconds, and then turn the...

Paper jam message remains after jam is cleared
The paper path is not clear. Clear jammed paper from the entire paper path, and then press .
Page that jammed does not reprint after you clear the jam
In the Setup menu, Jam Recovery is set to Off. Set Jam Recovery to Auto or On:
1Press .
2Press the arrow buttons until Settings appears, and then press .
3Press the arrow buttons until General settings appears, and then press .
4Press the arrow buttons until Print Recovery appears, and then press .
5Press the...

Characters have jagged or uneven edges
If you are using downloaded fonts, verify that the fonts are supported by the printer, the host computer, and the
software program.
Clipped images
These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following:
CHECK THE GUIDES
Move the width and length guides in the tray to the correct positions for the paper size loaded.
CHECK THE PAPER SIZE SETTING
Make sure the paper size setting matches the paper loaded in the tray:
1From the printer control panel, check the...

Gray background
ABCDE
ABCDE ABCDE
CHECK THE TONER DARKNESS SETTING
Select a lighter Toner Darkness setting:
From the printer control panel, change the setting from the Quality menu.
For Windows users, change the setting from Print Properties.
For Macintosh users, change the setting from the Print dialog.
Incorrect margins
ABCD
ABCD
ABCD
These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following:
CHECK THE PAPER GUIDES
Move the guides in the tray to the correct positions for the paper size loaded....

Light colored line, white line, or incorrectly colored line
These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following:
A TONER CARTRIDGE MAY BE DEFECTIVE
Replace the defective toner cartridge.
THE IMAGING KIT MAY BE DEFECTIVE
Replace the imaging kit.
Note: The printer has two types of imaging kits: a black and color imaging kit, and a black imaging kit. The black
and color imaging kit contains cyan, magenta, yellow, and black. The black imaging kit contains black only.
Paper curl
These are possible...

THE PAPER MAY HAVE ABSORBED MOISTURE DUE TO HIGH HUMIDITY
Load paper from a fresh package.
Store paper in its original wrapper until you use it.
CHECK THE PAPER TYPE SETTING
Make sure the paper type setting matches the paper loaded in the tray:
1From the printer control panel, check the Paper Type setting from the Paper menu.
2Before sending the job to print, specify the correct type setting:
For Windows users, specify the type from Print Properties.
For Macintosh users, specify the type from the Print...

CHECK THE PAPER
Make sure you are using paper that meets the printer specifications.
Print is too light
These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following:
CALIBRATE THE COLOR
The printer automatically calibrates the colors whenever a new imaging kit is detected. If a cartridge is replaced, then
you can calibrate the colors manually:
1From the printer control panel, press .
2From the Admin menu, press the arrow buttons until Settings appears, and then press .
3Press the arrow buttons until...

CHECK THE PAPER
Avoid textured paper with rough finishes.
CHECK THE PAPER TYPE SETTING
Make sure the Paper Type setting matches the paper loaded in the tray.
MAKE SURE COLOR SAVER IS SET TO OFF
Color Saver may be set to On.
A TONER CARTRIDGE MAY BE LOW
When 88  Cartridge Low appears, order a new cartridge.
A TONER CARTRIDGE MAY BE DEFECTIVE
Replace the toner cartridge.
THE IMAGING KIT MAY BE WORN OR DEFECTIVE
Replace the imaging kit.
Note: The printer has two types of imaging kits: a black and color...

4Press the arrow buttons until Quality menu appears, and then press .
5Press the arrow buttons until Color Adjust appears, and then press .
Calibrating appears.
CHECK THE DARKNESS, BRIGHTNESS, AND CONTRAST SETTINGS
The Toner Darkness setting is too dark, the RGB Brightness setting is too dark, or the RGB Contrast setting is too high.
1From the printer control panel, press .
2From the Admin menu, press the arrow buttons until Settings appears, and then press .
3Press the arrow buttons until Print menu...