Lexmark X544 Manual

							Toner fog or background shading appears on the page
These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following:
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 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.
IS THERE TONER IN THE PAPER PATH?
Contact Customer Support.
Toner rubs off
These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following:
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 dialog.
CHECK THE PAPER TEXTURE SETTING
From the printer control panel Paper menu, make sure the Paper Texture setting matches the paper loaded in the
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							Toner specks
These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following:
THE PRINT CARTRIDGE MAY BE DEFECTIVE
Replace the print cartridge.
THERE IS TONER IN THE PAPER PATH
Contact Customer Support.
Transparency print quality is poor
Try one or more of the following:
CHECK THE TRANSPARENCIES
Use only transparencies recommended by the printer manufacturer.
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 dialog.
Uneven print density
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Replace the black and color imaging kit. Troubleshooting232 
						

							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.
Color misregistration
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Color has shifted outside of the appropriate area or has been superimposed over another color area. These are possible
solutions. Try one or more of the following:
A TONER CARTRIDGE MAY BE DEFECTIVE
Remove and reinstall the toner cartridges.
CALIBRATE THE COLOR
The printer will automatically calibrate the colors whenever a new imaging kit is detected. If a toner cartridge is
replaced, a manual alignment will need to be performed.
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 appears, and then press .
4Press the arrow buttons until Quality menu appears, and then press .
5Press the arrow buttons until Color Adjust appears, and then press .
Calibrating appears.
FAQ about color printing
What is RGB color?
Red, green, and blue light can be added together in various amounts to produce a large range of colors observed in
nature. For example, red and green can be combined to create yellow. Televisions and computer monitors create
colors in this manner. RGB color is a method of describing colors by indicating the amount of red, green, or blue
needed to produce a certain color.
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. Troubleshooting233 
						

							How is color specified in a document to be printed?
Software programs typically specify document color using RGB or CMYK color combinations. Additionally, they allow
users to modify the color of each object in a document. For more information, see the software program Help topics.
How does the printer know what color to print?
When a user prints a document, information describing the type and color of each object is sent to the printer. The
color information is passed through color conversion tables that translate the color into the appropriate amounts of
cyan, magenta, yellow, and black toner needed to produce the desired color. The object information determines the
application of color conversion tables. For example, it is possible to apply one type of color conversion table to text
while applying a different color conversion table to photographic images.
Should I use PostScript or PCL emulation printer software? What settings should I use for the best color?
The PostScript driver is strongly recommended for best color quality. The default settings in the PostScript driver
provide the preferred color quality for the majority of printouts.
Why doesnt the printed color match the color I see on the computer screen?
The color conversion tables used in Auto Color Correction mode generally approximate the colors of a standard
computer monitor. However, because of technology differences that exist between printers and monitors, there are
many colors that can also be affected by monitor variations and lighting conditions. For recommendations on how
the printer color sample pages may be useful in solving certain color‑matching problems, see the question, “How
can I match a particular color (such as a corporate logo)?”
The printed page appears tinted. Can I adjust the color?
Sometimes a printed page may appear tinted (for example, everything printed seems to be too red). This can be
caused by environmental conditions, paper type, lighting conditions, or user preference. In these instances, adjust
the Color Balance setting to create a more preferable color. Color Balance provides the user with the ability to make
subtle adjustments to the amount of toner being used in each color plane. Selecting positive or negative values for
cyan, magenta, yellow, and black (from the Color Balance menu) will slightly increase or decrease the amount of
toner used for the chosen color. For example, if a printed page has a red tint, then decreasing both magenta and
yellow could potentially improve the color balance.
My color transparencies seem dark when they are projected. Is there anything I can do to improve the color?
This problem most commonly occurs when projecting transparencies with reflective overhead projectors. To obtain
the highest projected color quality, transmissive overhead projectors are recommended. If a reflective projector
must be used, then adjusting the Toner Darkness setting to 1, 2, or 3 will lighten the transparency. Make sure to print
on the recommended type of color transparencies.
What is manual color correction?
When manual color correction is enabled, the printer employs user‑selected color conversion tables to process
objects. However, Color Correction must be set to Manual, or no user‑defined color conversion will be implemented.
Manual color correction settings are specific to the type of object being printed (text, graphics, or images), and how
the color of the object is specified in the software program (RGB or CMYK combinations).
Notes:
Manual color correction is not useful if the software program does not specify colors with RGB or CMYK
combinations. It is also not effective in situations in which the software program or the computer operating
system controls the adjustment of colors.
The color conversion tables—applied to each object when Color Correction is set to Auto—generate preferred
colors for the majority of documents. Troubleshooting234 
						

							To manually apply a different color conversion table:
1From the Quality menu, select Color Correction, and then select Manual.
2From the Quality menu, select Manual Color, and then select the appropriate color conversion table for the
affected object type.
Manual Color menu
Object typeColor conversion tables
RGB Image
RGB Text
RGB Graphics
Vivid—Produces brighter, more saturated colors and may be applied
to all incoming color formats.
sRGB Display—Produces an output that approximates the colors
displayed on a computer monitor. Black toner usage is optimized for
printing photographs.
Display—True Black—Produces an output that approximates the
colors displayed on a computer monitor. Uses only black toner to create
all levels of neutral gray.
sRGB Vivid—Provides an increased color saturation for the sRGB
Display color correction. Black usage is optimized for printing business
graphics.
Off—No color correction is implemented.
CMYK Image
CMYK Text
CMYK Graphics
US CMYK—Applies color correction to approximate the SWOP
(Specifications for Web Offset Publishing) color output.
Euro CMYK—Applies color correction to approximated EuroScale color
output.
Vivid CMYK—Increases the color saturation of the US CMYK color
correction setting.
Off—No color correction is implemented.
How can I match a particular color (such as a corporate logo)?
From the printer Quality menu, nine types of Color Samples sets are available. These are also available from the Color
Samples page of the Embedded Web Server. Selecting any sample set generates a multiple‑page printout consisting
of hundreds of colored boxes. Either a CMYK or RGB combination is located on each box, depending on the table
selected. The observed color of each box is obtained by passing the CMYK or RGB combination labeled on the box
through the selected color conversion table.
By examining Color Samples sets, a user can identify the box whose color is the closest to the desired color. The color
combination labeled on the box can then be used for modifying the color of the object in a software program. For
more information, see the software program Help topics. Manual color correction may be necessary to utilize the
selected color conversion table for the particular object.
Selecting which Color Samples set to use for a particular color‑matching problem depends on the Color Correction
setting being used (Auto, Off, or Manual), the type of object being printed (text, graphics, or images), and how the
color of the object is specified in the software program (RGB or CMYK combinations). When the printer Color
Correction setting is set to Off, the color is based on the print job information; and no color conversion is implemented.
Note: The Color Samples pages are not useful if the software program does not specify colors with RGB or CMYK
combinations. Additionally, certain situations exist in which the software program or the computer operating
system adjusts the RGB or CMYK combinations specified in the program through color management. The resulting
printed color may not be an exact match of the Color Samples pages. Troubleshooting235 
						

							What are detailed Color Samples and how do I access them?
Detailed Color Samples sets are available only through the Embedded Web Server of a network printer. A detailed
Color Samples set contains a range of shades (displayed as colored boxes) that are similar to a user‑defined RGB or
CMYK value. The likeness of the colors in the set are dependent on the value entered in the RGB or CMYK Increment
box.
To access a detailed Color Samples set from the Embedded Web Server:
1Type the printer IP address into the address field of your Web browser.
Note: If you do not know the IP address of the printer, then print a network setup page and locate the IP
address in the TCP/IP section.
2Click Configuration.
3Click Color Samples.
4Click Detailed Options to narrow the set to one color range.
5When the Detailed Options page appears, select a color conversion table.
6Enter the RGB or CMYK color number.
7Enter an Increment value from 1–255.
Note: The closer the value is to 1, the narrower the color sample range will appear.
8Click Print to print the detailed Color Samples set.
Embedded Web Server does not open
These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following:
CHECK THE NETWORK CONNECTIONS
Make sure the printer and computer are turned on and connected to the same network.
CHECK THE NETWORK SETTINGS
Depending on the network settings, you may need to type https:// instead of http:// before the printer IP
address to access the Embedded Web Server. For more information, see your system administrator.
Contacting Customer Support
When you call Customer Support, describe the problem you are experiencing, the message on the display, and the
troubleshooting steps you have already taken to find a solution.
You need to know your printer model, type, and serial number. For more information, see the label on the inside top
front cover of the printer. The serial number is also listed on the menu settings page.
In the U.S. or Canada, call 1‑800‑539‑6275. For other countries/regions, visit the Lexmark Web site at
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							Notices
Product information
Product name:
Lexmark X543, X544, X544n, X544dn, X544dw, X544dtn, X546dtn
Machine type:
7525, 4989
Model(s):
131, 133, 138, 332, 333, 336, 337, 352, 356, 382, 383, 386, 387, 392, 393, 396, 397
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August 2011
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Wireless‑equipped models contain the following modular component(s):
Lexmark Regulatory Type/Model LEX-M04-001, FCC ID: IYLLEXM04001; IC:2376A-M04001
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1-meter average sound pressure, dBA
Printing 48 dBA
Ready 32 dBA
Values are subject to change. See www.lexmark.com for current values.
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