Lexmark X860de User Manual

THE TONER MAY BE LOW
When 88 Cartridge Low appears or when the print becomes faded, replace the toner cartridge.
THE FUSER MAY BE WORN OR DEFECTIVE
Replace the fuser.
Print is too dark
These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following:
CHECK THE DARKNESS, BRIGHTNESS, AND CONTRAST SETTINGS
The Toner Darkness setting is too dark, the Brightness setting is too dark, or the Contrast setting is too high.
Change these settings from the printer control panel Quality menu.
For Windows users, change...

Print is too light
These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following:
CHECK THE DARKNESS, BRIGHTNESS, AND CONTRAST SETTINGS
The Toner Darkness setting is too light, the Brightness setting is too light, or the Contrast setting is too low.
Change these settings from the printer control panel Quality menu.
For Windows users, change these settings from Print Properties.
For Macintosh users, change these settings from the Print dialog and pop‑up menus.
THE PAPER HAS ABSORBED MOISTURE DUE TO HIGH...

Repeating defects
These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following:
Replace the transfer roller if the defects occur every:
58.7 mm (2.31 in.)
Replace the photoconductor if the defects occur every:
44 mm (1.73 in.)
Replace the fuser if the defects occur every:
78.5 mm (3.09 in.)
94.2 mm (3.71 in.)
Skewed print
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HECK THE PAPER GUIDES
Move the guides in the tray to the correct positions for the paper size loaded.
CHECK THE PAPER
Make sure you are using paper that meets the printer...

CHECK THE PAPER TYPE
Try a different type of paper.
Use only the recommended transparencies.
Ensure that the Paper Type setting matches what is loaded in the tray or feeder.
Ensure that the Paper Texture setting is correct for the type of paper or specialty media loaded in the tray or
feeder.
ENSURE THAT THE TONER IS DISTRIBUTED EVENLY WITHIN THE TONER CARTRIDGE
Remove the toner cartridge and shake it from side to side to redistribute the toner, and then reinstall it.
THE TONER CARTRIDGE MAY BE DEFECTIVE...

THERE IS TONER IN THE PAPER PATH
Contact Customer Support.
Streaked vertical lines
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These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following:
THE TONER IS SMEARED
Select another tray or feeder to feed paper for the job:
From the printer control panel Paper Menu, select the Default Source.
For Windows users, select the paper source from Print Properties.
For Macintosh users, select the paper source from the Print dialog and pop‑up menus.
THE TONER CARTRIDGE IS DEFECTIVE
Replace the...

THE CHARGE ROLLS MAY BE DEFECTIVE
Replace the charge rolls.
THERE IS 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 Paper menu, check the Paper Type setting.
2Before sending the job to print, specify the correct type setting:
For Windows users, specify the type from Print Properties.
For...

THE TONER CARTRIDGE MAY BE DEFECTIVE
Replace the toner 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 Paper menu, check the Paper Type setting.
2Before sending the job to print, specify the...

Notices
Product information
Product name:
Lexmark X86x Series
Machine type:
7500
Model(s):
432, 632, 832
Edition notice
March 2012
The following paragraph does not apply to any country where such provisions are inconsistent with local law:
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FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Some states do not allow disclaimer of...

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