Lexmark 1200 manual Identifying other problems, Print quality problems

Attendance messages (continued)

Message	Action
2xx Paper Jam /	The printer has detected a paper jam in the area specified in the message. In
Open Top Cover	some cases, the Open Top Cover message alternates with the Paper Jam
	message to remind you to open the top cover and remove jammed paper from
	inside the printer.
	You must remove all the paper from the entire paper path. Then close the top
	cover and press Go to clear the message. See page 118 for additional instructions
	on clearing a jam.
	See page 80 for information about avoiding jams.
9xx Service	Turn the printer off and back on. If the service message recurs, call for service and
	report the message number and description of the problem. See page 129.

Identifying other problems

Print quality problems

The information in the following tables may help you solve other printing problems. If these suggestions still do not correct the problem, call for service. You may have a printer part that requires cleaning or replacement by a ser- vice technician.

Problem	Action
Print is too light, or printed images	Make sure you’re using recommended paper or other media. Use media from a
or characters have voids or	new package.
dropouts.
	Make sure you have selected the correct Paper Type setting for the media you’re
	using.
	Make sure the affected print unit is completely installed in the printer.
	Set Toner Saver Off from the Color Menu.
	Clean the LEDs. See page 126 for more information.
	If you suspect a toner cartridge is low on toner, remove the appropriate print unit
	and gently shake it back-and-forth to distribute the toner evenly. Reinsert the
	print unit and try printing the job again.
	Replace the affected toner cartridge. See page 89.
	Replace the photoconductors. If only black print appears light, you can replace
	just the black photoconductor. If one of the colors prints too light, replace all
	three of the color photoconductors. See page 94 for more information.

Identifying other problems 109