Lexmark 238 Print irregularities, Print too light, Print too dark, Toner specks, Gray background

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Print quality problems

Symptom

Cause

Solution

Print irregularities

• Paper has absorbed moisture due

• Load paper from a fresh package in

 

to high humidity.

 

the paper tray.

 

• You are using paper that does not

• Avoid textured paper with rough

ABCDE

meet the printer specifications.

 

finishes.

• The fuser is worn or defective.

• Make sure the printer driver paper

ABCDE

 

•

type setting matches the type of

 

Replace the fuser*.

 

 

 

paper you are using.

ABCDE

 

 

 

Print too light

• The Toner Darkness setting is too

• Select a different Toner Darkness†

 

light.

setting from the printer driver before

 

• You are using paper that does not

sending the job to print.

 

meet the printer specifications.

• Load paper from a new package.

 

• The toner cartridge is low on toner.

• Avoid textured paper with rough

 

• The toner cartridge is defective.

finishes.

 

 

• Make sure the paper you load in the

 

 

trays is not damp.

 

 

• Replace the toner cartridge.

 

 

 

Print too dark

• The Toner Darkness setting is too

• Select a different Toner Darkness†

 

dark.

setting from the printer driver before

 

• The toner cartridge is defective.

sending the job to print.

 

 

• Replace the toner cartridge.

Transparency print quality is poor

• You are using transparencies that

•

Use only transparencies

(Print has inappropriate light or dark

do not meet the printer

 

recommended by the printer’s

specifications.

 

manufacturer.

spots, toner is smeared, or horizontal

 

• The Form Type setting in the printer

• Make sure the Form Type setting is

or vertical light bands appear.)

driver is set to something other than

 

set to transparency.

 

 

 

transparency.

 

 

Toner specks

• The toner cartridge is defective.

• Replace the toner cartridge.

 

• The fuser is worn or defective.

•

Replace the fuser*.

 

• Toner is in the paper path.

•

Call for service.

Toner rubs off the paper easily

• The Paper Texture setting is wrong

•

Change Paper Texture† from

when you handle the sheets

for the type of paper or specialty

 

Normal to Smooth or Rough.

 

media you are using.

•

Change Paper Weight† from Plain

 

• The Paper Weight setting is wrong

 

to CardStock (or other appropriate

 

for the type of paper or specialty

 

weight).

 

media you are using.

•

Replace the fuser*.

 

• The fuser is worn or defective.

 

 

Gray background

• The Toner Darkness setting is too

• Select a different Toner Darkness†

 

dark.

 

setting from the printer driver before

 

• The toner cartridge is defective.

 

sending the job to print.

ABCDE

 

• Replace the toner cartridge.

 

 

 

ABCDE

 

 

 

ABCDE

 

 

 

*To replace the fuser, call a service technician.

†This setting can be changed using the Local Printer Setup Utility. See Using the Local Printer Setup Utility on page 74 for more information.

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Contents E238 Edition notice Licensing noticeConventions Safety information Safety informationUnited Kingdom Telecommunications Act Laser noticePrinter energy consumption Printer energy consumptionStatement of Limited Warranty Statement of Limited WarrantyLimitation of liability Contents Contents Printing tasksTroubleshooting Printer overview Printer overview Press and release ContinueInstalling software for local printing Before installing printer softwareInstalling printer software using the drivers CD Installing printer software through the Add Printer WizardInstalling optional printer software Local Printer Settings UtilityMacintosh MacintoshUNIX/Linux UNIX/Linux`Creating a desktop printer icon Mac OS For Mac OS 9.0 Open Apple LaserWriterPage Print media tasks and tips What types of print media can be loaded?Where can print media be loaded in the printer? Where can print media be loaded in the printer?Tips on choosing the right print media PaperPreprinted forms and letterhead TransparenciesLabels Tips on storing print media and supplies Card stockStoring paper Storing suppliesTips on preventing jams Tips on preventing jamsHow to load the 250-sheet tray How to load the 250-sheet trayHow to load the 250-sheet tray Extending the tray for legal or folio size paper How to load the 250-sheet tray Attaching the dust cover How to use the rear exit How to load the manual feederHow to load the manual feeder How to use the rear exit How to clear paper jams How to clear paper jamsHow to clear paper jams How to clear paper jams How to manually feed a print job Printing tasksHow to manually feed a print job How to print on both sides of the paper manual duplex How to print on both sides of the paper manual duplexHow to print on both sides of the paper manual duplex How to print multiple page images on one page N-up printing How to print multiple page images on one page N-up printingHow to print a booklet How to print a bookletHow to print a poster How to print a posterHow to print on letterhead How to print using an overlay or a watermarkUsing an overlay How to print on letterheadHow to print using an overlay or a watermark Using a watermarkClick Watermark How to cancel a print job Canceling a job from a Macintosh computerFrom the printer operator panel From a Windows computerHow to install options How to access the system boardHow to access the system board How to add a memory card Recognizing installed optionsHow to add a memory card See Recognizing installed optionsPress and hold Cancel Using the operator panelOverview of the operator panel Understanding the operator panel lights Understanding the operator panel lights= On = Blinking Close door Load mediaSee Secondary errors on page 47 for more information Secondary errors = On Empty = OffReady / Power Saver Printer Setup Utility onOperator panel codes Primary codesPress and release Cancel Press and hold Cancel To reset the printerOperator panel codes Busy Hex Trace ReadyFlushing / Resolution reduced Operator panel codes WaitingOperator panel codes Not ready Close doorOperator panel codes Load media Load manual feederOperator panel codes Print side two of a duplex job Toner lowOperator panel codes Photoconductor kit life warning Replace photoconductorContinue-On Toner Low/Replace PC Kit-Blink Error-Blink Operator panel codes Change invalid toner cartridge Cartridge region mismatchCancel job / Reset printer Printer error Operator panel codes Service errorPress Continue Secondary error codes on page 61 for more information Operator panel codes Paper jam printer errorCleared from the paper path Secondary error codes Errors onOperator panel codes Paper jam at the input sensor Paper jam in the manual feederPaper jams as a printed job exits the printer Operator panel codes Paper jam in Tray ComplexOperator panel codes Insufficient printer memory Press Cancel To cancel the print jobInsufficient collation area Operator panel codes Font error Host interface disabledOperator panel codes Memory full Short paperOperator panel codes Invalid engine code Understanding the printer configuration menus Printing the Printer Settings Configuration sheetConfiguration menus overview Configuration menus overviewToner Low/Replace PC Kit Load Paper ContinueSetup menu Parallel menuUSB menu Utilities menuHow to print the menu settings How to print a testSoftware tasks WindowsUsing the Local Printer Setup Utility Using the Local Printer Setup UtilitySupplies information How to conserve suppliesWhat supplies do I need and how do I order them? How to know when you need new supplies How to know when you need new suppliesChecking the toner and photoconductor levels Recognizing the operator panel light sequences How to change a toner cartridge How to change a toner cartridgeHow to change a toner cartridge How to change a toner cartridge Recycling Lexmark products Recycling Lexmark productsHow to change a photoconductor kit How to change a photoconductor kitHow to change a photoconductor kit How to change a photoconductor kit General problems Click Printer SoftwareGeneral problems Have another cartridge toPrint quality problems Print quality problemsWhen you handle the sheets Print irregularitiesPrint too light Print too darkGhost Images Uneven printingIncorrect margins Skewed printPaper curls badly once it prints Solid black pagesExits to the bin How to clean the printhead lens Print quality problems Close the front cover Turn the printer on Index Index Transparencies

238 specifications

The Lexmark 238 is a versatile and efficient monochrome laser printer designed to meet the demands of both small businesses and workgroups. Renowned for its reliability and performance, the Lexmark 238 stands out with several key features and technologies that enhance productivity and streamline workflows.

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