Print quality troubleshooting

Problem

Solution

 

 

Light or faded print

You may be able to temporarily extend the toner cartridge life by

 

 

 

 

redistributing the toner. For more information, see Redistributing toner on

 

 

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page 63.

 

 

 

 

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Install a new toner cartridge. For more information, see Installing a toner

 

 

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cartridge on page 62.

 

 

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Only use new, dry paper.

 

 

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Make sure the front door is securely latched on both sides.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For copies, adjust the darkness settings by pressing Darkness from the

 

 

 

 

control panel.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For prints, adjust the darkness settings from the control panel menu:

 

 

 

 

1 From the control panel, press Menu.

 

 

 

 

2 Press

or

repeatedly until MACHINE SETUP appears.

 

 

 

 

3 Press .

 

 

 

 

 

 

4 Press

or

repeatedly until Toner Dark appears.

 

 

 

 

5 Press .

 

 

 

 

 

 

6 Press

or

repeatedly to adjust the darkness settings.

 

 

 

 

7 Press

to save the settings.

 

 

 

 

8 Press Back repeatedly to return to the Ready prompt.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Toner specs

Replace the toner cartridge. For more information, see Installing a toner

 

 

 

 

cartridge on page 62.

 

 

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Clean the inside of the MFP. For more information, see Cleaning the

 

 

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inside of the MFP on page 68.

 

 

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Print irregularities

Use only new, dry paper.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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You may be able to temporarily extend the toner cartridge life by

 

 

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redistributing the toner. For more information, see Redistributing toner on

 

 

 

page 63. if this does not work, install a new print cartridge. For more

 

 

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information, see Installing a toner cartridge on page 62.

 

 

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Vertical lines

Replace the photoconductor. For more information, see Replacing the

 

 

 

 

photoconductor on page 65.

 

 

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You may be able to temporarily extend the toner cartridge life by

 

 

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redistributing the toner. For more information, see Redistributing toner on

 

 

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page 63. if this does not work, install a new toner cartridge. For more

 

 

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information, see Installing a toner cartridge on page 62.

 

 

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Lexmark X340, 340n, X342n manual Print quality troubleshooting

340n, X340, X342n specifications

The Lexmark X342n, X340, and 340n printers are notable entries in the multifunctional printer category, especially designed for small to medium-sized businesses that require reliable printing, copying, scanning, and faxing capabilities. These models nimbly balance performance, efficiency, and quality, making them ideal for both office environments and personal use.

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