1. Open the front door, and then firmly push it down.

2. Pull out the print cartridge tray.

3. Remove, and then insert the print cartridges.

   

4. Insert the print cartridge tray, and then close the door.

5. Print the document.

Is the printer printing blank or white pages?

Contact customer support .

The problem is solved.

Step 1

1. Perform Color Adjust.

   From the control panel, navigate to:

   Settings > Print > Quality > Advanced Imaging > Color Adjust

2. Print the document.

Is the print too dark?

Go to step 2.

The problem is solved.

Step 2

1. Depending on your operating system, reduce toner darkness from the Printing Preferences or Print dialog.

   Note:  You can also change the setting on the printer control panel. Navigate to:

   Settings > Print > Quality > Toner Darkness

2. Print the document.

Is the print too dark?

Go to step 3.

The problem is solved.

Step 3

1. Depending on your operating system, specify the paper type from the Printing Preferences or Print dialog.

   Notes:

   • Make sure that the setting matches the paper loaded.
   • You can also change the setting on the printer control panel. Navigate to:

   Settings > Paper > Tray Configuration > Paper Size/Type

2. Print the document.

Is the print too dark?

Go to step 4.

The problem is solved.

Step 4

Check if the paper has texture or rough finishes.

Are you printing on textured or rough paper?

Go to step 5.

Go to step 6.

Step 5

1. Replace textured or rough paper with plain paper.

2. Print the document.

Is the print too dark?

Go to step 6.

The problem is solved.

Step 6

1. Load paper from a fresh package.

   Note:  Paper absorbs moisture due to high humidity. Store paper in its original wrapper until you are ready to use it.

2. Print the document.

Is the print too dark?

Contact customer support .

The problem is solved.

Step 1

1. Load the tray with the correct paper type.

2. Print the document.

Do ghost images appear on prints?

Go to step 2.

The problem is solved.

Step 2

1. Depending on your operating system, specify the paper type from the Printing Preferences or Print dialog.

   Notes:

   • Make sure that the setting matches the paper loaded.
   • You can also change the setting on the printer control panel. Navigate to Settings > Paper > Tray Configuration > Paper Size/Type .

2. Print the document.

Do ghost images appear on prints?

Go to step 3.

The problem is solved.

Step 3

1. Perform Color Adjust.

   From the control panel, navigate to:

   Settings > Print > Quality > Advanced Imaging > Color Adjust .

2. Print the document.

Do ghost images appear on prints?

Go to step 4.

The problem is solved.

Step 4

1. Open the front door, and then firmly push it down.

2. Pull out the print cartridge tray.

3. Remove, and then insert the print cartridges.

   

4. Insert the print cartridge tray, and then close the door.

5. Print the document.

Do ghost images appear on prints?

Contact customer support .

The problem is solved.

Step 1

1. Perform Color Adjust.

   From the control panel, navigate to:

   Settings > Print > Quality > Advanced Imaging > Color Adjust .

2. Print the document.

Does gray or colored background appear on prints?

Go to step 2.

The problem is solved.

Step 2

1. Open the front door, and then firmly push it down.

2. Pull out the print cartridge tray.

3. Remove, and then insert the print cartridges.

   

4. Insert the print cartridge tray, and then close the door.

5. Print the document.

Does gray or colored background appear on prints?

Contact customer support .

The problem is solved.

Step 1

1. Adjust the paper guides to the correct position for the paper loaded.

2. Print the document.

Are the margins correct?

The problem is solved.

Go to step 2.

Step 2

1. Depending on your operating system, specify the paper size from the Printing Preferences or Print dialog.

   Notes:

   • Make sure that the setting matches the paper loaded.
   • You can also change the setting from the printer control panel. Navigate to Settings > Paper > Tray Configuration > Paper Size/Type .

2. Print the document.

Are the margins correct?

The problem is solved.

Contact customer support .

Step 1

1. Perform Color Adjust.

   From the control panel, navigate to:

   Settings > Print > Quality > Advanced Imaging > Color Adjust .

2. Print the document.

Is the print light?

Go to step 2.

The problem is solved.

Step 2

1. Depending on your operating system, increase toner darkness from the Printing Preferences or Print dialog.

   Note:  You can also change the setting on the printer control panel. Navigate to Settings > Print > Quality > Toner Darkness .

2. Print the document.

Is the print light?

Go to step 3.

The problem is solved.

Step 3

1. Depending on your operating system, specify the paper type from the Printing Preferences or Print dialog.

   Notes:

   • Make sure that the setting matches the paper loaded.
   • You can also change the setting on the printer control panel. Navigate to Settings > Paper > Tray Configuration > Paper Size/Type .

2. Print the document.

Is the print light?

Go to step 4.

The problem is solved.

Step 4

Check if paper has texture or rough finishes.

Are you printing on textured or rough paper?

Go to step 5.

Go to step 7.

Step 5

1. Replace textured or rough paper with plain paper.

2. Print the document.

Is the print light?

Go to step 7.

The problem is solved.

Step 6

1. Load paper from a fresh package.

   Note:  Paper absorbs moisture due to high humidity. Store paper in its original wrapper until you are ready to use it.

2. Print the document.

Is the print light?

Go to step 7.

The problem is solved.

Step 7

1. Open the front door, and then firmly push it down.

2. Pull out the print cartridge tray.

3. Remove, and then insert the print cartridges.

   

4. Insert the print cartridge tray, and then close the door.

5. Print the document.

Is the print light?

Contact customer support .

The problem is solved.

1. Open the front door, and then firmly push it down.

2. Pull out the print cartridge tray.

3. Remove, and then insert the print cartridge of the missing color.

4. Insert the print cartridge tray, and then close the door.

5. Print the document.

Are some colors missing on prints?

Contact customer support .

The problem is solved.

Step 1

Check the printer for leaked toner contamination.

Is the printer free of leaked toner?

Go to step 2.

Contact customer support .

Step 2

1. From the control panel, navigate to:

   Settings > Paper > Tray Configuration > Paper Size/Type

2. Check if the paper size and paper type settings match the paper loaded.

   Note:  Make sure that paper does not have texture or rough finishes.

Do the settings match?

Go to step 4.

Go to step 3.

Step 3

1. Depending on your operating system, specify the paper size and paper type from the Printing Preferences or Print dialog.

   Note:  Make sure that the settings match the paper loaded.

2. Print the document.

Is the print mottled?

Go to step 4.

The problem is solved.

Step 4

1. Load paper from a fresh package.

   Note:  Paper absorbs moisture due to high humidity. Store paper in its original wrapper until you are ready to use it.

2. Print the document.

Is the print mottled?

Go to step 5.

The problem is solved.

Step 5

1. Open the front door, and then firmly push it down.

2. Pull out the print cartridge tray.

3. Remove, and then insert the print cartridges.

   

4. Insert the print cartridge tray, and then close the door.

5. Print the document.

Is the print mottled?

Contact customer support .

The problem is solved.

Step 1

1. Check if the paper loaded is supported.

   Note:  If paper is not supported, then load a supported paper.

2. Print the document.

Is the paper curled?

Go to step 2.

The problem is solved.

Step 2

1. Check if the printer is using a genuine and supported Lexmark toner cartridge.

   Note:  If the cartridge is not supported, then install a supported one.

2. Print the document.

Is the paper curled?

Go to step 3.

The problem is solved.

Step 3

1. Adjust the guides in the tray to the correct position for the paper loaded.

2. Print the document.

Is the paper curled?

Go to step 4.

The problem is solved.

Step 4

1. Depending on your operating system, specify the paper size and paper type from the Printing Preferences or Print dialog.

   Notes:

   • Make sure that the settings match the paper loaded.
   • You can also change the setting on the printer control panel. Navigate to Settings > Paper > Tray Configuration > Paper Size/Type . For non-touch-screen printer models, press to navigate through the settings.

2. Print the document.

Is the paper curled?

Go to step 5.

The problem is solved.

Step 5

1. Remove paper, flip it over, and then reload paper.

2. Print the document.

Is the paper curled?

Go to step 6.

The problem is solved.

Step 6

1. Load paper from a fresh package.

   Note:  Paper absorbs moisture due to high humidity. Store paper in its original wrapper until you are ready to use it.

2. Print the document.

Is the paper curled?

Contact customer support .

The problem is solved.

Step 1

1. Adjust the paper guides in the tray to the correct position for the paper loaded.

2. Print the document.

Is the print crooked or skewed?

Go to step 2.

The problem is solved.

Step 2

1. Load paper from a fresh package.

   Note:  Paper absorbs moisture due to high humidity. Store paper in its original wrapper until you are ready to use it.

2. Print the document.

Is the print crooked or skewed?

Go to step 3.

The problem is solved.

Step 3

1. Check if the paper loaded is supported.

   Note:  If paper is not supported, then load a supported paper.

2. Print the document.

Is the print crooked or skewed?

Contact customer support .

The problem is solved.

1. Open the front door, and then firmly push it down.

2. Pull out the print cartridge tray.

3. Remove, and then insert the print cartridges.

   

4. Insert the print cartridge tray, and then close the door.

5. Print the document.

Is the printer printing solid color or black images?

Contact customer support .

The problem is solved.

Step 1

1. Adjust the paper guides in the tray to the correct position for the paper loaded.

2. Print the document.

Are text or images cut off?

Go to step 2.

The problem is solved.

Step 2

1. Depending on your operating system, specify the paper size from the Printing Preferences or Print dialog.

   Notes:

   • Make sure that the setting matches the paper loaded.
   • You can also change the setting on the printer control panel. Navigate to Settings > Paper > Tray Configuration > Paper Size/Type .

2. Print the document.

Are text or images cut off?

Go to step 3.

The problem is solved.

Step 3

1. Open the front door, and then firmly push it down.

2. Pull out the print cartridge tray.

3. Remove, and then insert the print cartridges.

   

4. Insert the print cartridge tray, and then close the door.

5. Print the document.

Are text or images cut off?

Contact customer support .

The problem is solved.

Step 1

1. Depending on your operating system, specify the paper type from the Printing Preferences or Print dialog.

   Notes:

   • Make sure that the setting matches the paper loaded.
   • You can also change the setting on the printer control panel. Navigate to:

   Settings > Paper > Tray Configuration > Paper Size/Type

2. Print the document.

Does toner easily rub off?

Go to step 2.

The problem is solved.

Step 2

1. Check if the paper weight is supported.

   Note:  If paper weight is not supported, then load a supported one.

2. Print the document.

Does toner easily rub off?

Go to step 3.

The problem is solved.

Step 3

1. Load paper from a fresh package.

   Note:  Paper absorbs moisture due to high humidity. Store paper in its original wrapper until you are ready to use it.

2. Print the document.

Does toner easily rub off?

Contact customer support .

The problem is solved.

1. Open the front door, and then firmly push it down.

2. Pull out the print cartridge tray.

3. Remove, and then insert the print cartridges.

   

4. Insert the print cartridge tray, and then close the door.

5. Print the document.

Is the print density uneven?

Contact customer support .

The problem is solved.

Step 1

1. Depending on your operating system, specify the paper type from the Printing Preferences or Print dialog.

   Notes:

   • Make sure that the setting matches the paper loaded.
   • You can also change the setting on the printer control panel. Navigate to Settings > Paper > Tray Configuration > Paper Size/Type .

2. Print the document.

Do dark lines appear on prints?

Go to step 2.

The problem is solved.

Step 2

1. Load paper from a fresh package.

   Note:  Paper absorbs moisture due to high humidity. Store paper in its original wrapper until you use it.

2. Print the document.

Do dark lines appear on prints?

Go to step 3.

The problem is solved.

Step 3

1. Open the front door, and then firmly push it down.

2. Pull out the print cartridge tray.

3. Remove, and then insert the print cartridges.

   

4. Insert the print cartridge tray, and then close the door.

5. Print the document.

Do dark lines appear on prints?

Go to step 4.

The problem is solved.

Step 4

1. Perform Color Adjust.

   From the control panel, navigate to:

   Settings > Print > Quality > Advanced Imaging > Color Adjust

2. Print the document.

Do dark lines appear on prints?

Contact customer support .

The problem is solved.

Step 1

1. Depending on your operating system, specify the paper type from the Printing Preferences or Print dialog.

   Notes:

   • Make sure that the setting matches the paper loaded.
   • You can also change the setting on the printer control panel. Navigate to Settings > Paper > Tray Configuration > Paper Size/Type .

2. Print the document.

Do vertical dark lines appear on prints?

Go to step 2.

The problem is solved.

Step 2

1. Load paper from a fresh package.

   Note:  Paper absorbs moisture due to high humidity. Store paper in its original wrapper until you use it.

2. Print the document.

Do vertical dark lines appear on prints?

Go to step 3.

The problem is solved.

Step 3

1. Open the front door, and then firmly push it down.

2. Pull out the print cartridge tray.

3. Remove, and then insert the print cartridges.

   

4. Insert the print cartridge tray, and then close the door.

5. Print the document.

Do vertical dark lines appear on prints?

Contact customer support .

The problem is solved.

Step 1

1. Depending on your operating system, specify the paper type from the Printing Preferences or Print dialog.

   Notes:

   • Make sure that the setting matches the paper loaded.
   • You can also change the setting on the printer control panel. Navigate to Settings > Paper > Tray Configuration > Paper Size/Type .

2. Print the document.

Do horizontal white lines appear on prints?

Go to step 2.

The problem is solved.

Step 2

1. Open the front door, and then firmly push it down.

2. Pull out the print cartridge tray.

3. Remove, and then insert the print cartridges.

   

4. Insert the print cartridge tray, and then close the door.

5. Print the document.

Do horizontal white lines appear on prints?

Go to step 3.

The problem is solved.

Step 3

1. Perform Color Adjust.

   From the control panel, navigate to:

   Settings > Print > Quality > Advanced Imaging > Color Adjust

2. Print the document.

Do horizontal white lines appear on prints?

Contact customer support .

The problem is solved.

Step 1

1. Depending on your operating system, specify the paper type from the Printing Preferences or Print dialog.

   Notes:

   • Make sure that the setting matches the paper loaded.
   • You can also change the setting on the printer control panel. Navigate to Settings > Paper > Tray Configuration > Paper Size/Type .

2. Print the document.

Do vertical white lines appear on prints?

Go to step 2.

The problem is solved.

Step 2

Check if you are using the recommended paper type.

1. Load the paper source with the recommended paper type.

2. Print the document.

Do vertical white lines appear on prints?

Go to step 3.

The problem is solved.

Step 3

1. Open the front door, and then firmly push it down.

2. Pull out the print cartridge tray.

3. Remove, and then insert the print cartridges.

   

4. Insert the print cartridge tray, and then close the door.

5. Print the document.

Do vertical white lines appear on prints?

Contact customer support .

The problem is solved.

1. Using the Print Quality Test Pages, measure the distance between the repeating defects on the affected color page.

2. Check if the repeating defects match any of the following measurements:

   Print cartridges

   • 25.70 mm (1.01 in.)

   • 35.30 mm (1.39 in.)

   • 75.6 mm (2.98 in.)

   • 26.7 mm (1.05 in.)

   Fuser

   • 56.5 mm (2.22 in.)

   Transfer module

   • 25.10 mm (0.99 in.)

   • 59.70 mm (2.35 in.)

   • 28.30 mm (1.11 in.)

   • 65 mm (2.56 in.)

   • 44 mm (1.73 in.)

Do the repeating defects match any of the measurements?

Take note of the distance, and then contact customer support .

Take note of the distance, and then contact customer support .

Step 1

1. From the document you are trying to print, open the Print dialog, and then check if you have selected the correct printer.

2. Print the document.

Is the document printed?

The problem is solved.

Go to step 2.

Step 2

1. Check if the printer is on.

2. Resolve any error messages that appear on the display.

3. Print the document.

Is the document printed?

The problem is solved.

Go to step 3.

Step 3

1. Check if the ports are working and if the cables are securely connected to the computer and the printer.

   For more information, see the setup documentation that came with the printer.

2. Print the document.

Is the document printed?

The problem is solved.

Go to step 4.

Step 4

1. Turn off the printer, wait for about 10 seconds, and then turn on the printer.

2. Print the document.

Is the document printed?

The problem is solved.

Go to step 5.

Step 5

1. Remove, and then reinstall the print driver.

2. Print the document.

Is the document printed?

The problem is solved.

Contact customer support .

Step 1

Make sure that the printer cable is securely connected to the printer and to the computer, print server, option, or other network device.

Is the printer printing slow?

Go to step 2.

The problem is solved.

Step 2

1. Make sure that the printer is not in Quiet Mode.

   • From the control panel, navigate to:

     Settings > Device > Maintenance > Config Menu > Device Operations > Quiet Mode

   For non-touch-screen printer models, press to navigate through the settings.

2. Print the document.

Is the printer printing slow?

Go to step 3.

The problem is solved.

Step 3

1. Depending on your operating system, specify the print resolution from the Printing Preferences or Print dialog.

2. Set the resolution to 4800 CQ.

3. Print the document.

Is the printer printing slow?

Go to step 4.

The problem is solved.

Step 4

1. Depending on your operating system, specify the paper type from the Printing Preferences or Print dialog.

   Notes:

   • Make sure that the setting matches the paper loaded.
   • You can also change the setting on the printer control panel. Navigate to Settings > Paper > Tray Configuration > Paper Size/Type . For non-touch-screen printer models, press to navigate through the settings.
   • Heavier paper prints more slowly.
   • Paper narrower than letter, A4, and legal may print more slowly.

2. Print the document.

Is the printer printing slow?

Go to step 5.

The problem is solved.

Step 5

1. Make sure that the printer settings for texture and weight match the paper being loaded.

   From the control panel, navigate to:

   Settings > Paper > Media Configuration > Media Types

   For non-touch-screen printer models, press to navigate through the settings.

   Note:  Rough paper textures and heavy paper weights may print more slowly.

2. Print the document.

Is the printer printing slow?

Go to step 6.

The problem is solved.

Step 6

Remove held jobs.

Is the printer printing slow?

Go to step 7.

The problem is solved.

Step 7

1. Make sure that the printer is not overheating.

   Notes:

   • Allow the printer to cool down after a long print job.
   • Observe the recommended ambient temperature for the printer. For more information, see Selecting a location for the printer .

2. Print the document.

Is the printer printing slow?

Contact customer support .

The problem is solved.

Step 1

1. Check if you are printing on the correct paper.

2. Print the document.

Is the document printed on the correct paper?

Go to step 2.

Load the correct paper size and paper type.

Step 2

1. Depending on your operating system, specify the paper size and paper type from the Printing Preferences or Print dialog.

   Note:  You can also change the settings on the printer control panel. Navigate to:

   Settings > Paper > Tray Configuration > Paper Size/Type

   For non-touch-screen printer models, press to navigate through the settings.

2. Make sure that the settings match the paper loaded.

3. Print the document.

Is the document printed on the correct paper?

The problem is solved.

Go to step 3.

Step 3

1. Check if the trays are linked.

   For more information, see Linking trays .

2. Print the document.

Is the document printed from the correct tray?

The problem is solved.

Contact customer support .

Step 1

1. From the control panel, check if the documents appear in the Held Jobs list.

   Note:  If the documents are not listed, then print the documents using the Print and Hold options.

2. Print the documents.

Are the documents printed?

The problem is solved.

Go to step 2.

Step 2

The print job may contain a formatting error or invalid data. Delete the print job, and then send it again.

Are the documents printed?

The problem is solved.

Go to step 3.

Step 3

If you are printing from the Internet, then the printer may be reading the multiple job titles as duplicates.

For Windows users

1. Open the Printing Preferences dialog.

2. From the Print and Hold tab, click Use Print and Hold , and then click Keep duplicate documents .

3. Enter a PIN, and then save the changes.

4. Send the print job.

For Macintosh users

1. Save and name each job differently.

2. Send the job individually.

Are the documents printed?

The problem is solved.

Go to step 4.

Step 4

1. Delete some held jobs to free up printer memory.

2. Print the documents.

Are the documents printed?

The problem is solved.

Contact customer support .