Lexmark 34T5012 manual Solid color pages, Black or white streaks appear on transparencies or paper

Troubleshooting 319

Solid color pages

MAKE SURE THE PHOTOCONDUCTOR IS NOT DEFECTIVE AND IS INSTALLED CORRECTLY

Remove and then reinstall the photoconductor. If the problem continues, then the photoconductor may need to be replaced.

Black or white streaks appear on transparencies or paper

Try one or more of the following:

ENSURE THAT THE FILL PATTERN IS CORRECT

If the fill pattern is incorrect, choose a different fill pattern from your software program.

CHECK THE PAPER TYPE

•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.

MAKE SURE THE PRINT CARTRIDGE IS NOT LOW ON TONER

When 88.xx [color] cartridge low appears, make sure the toner is distributed evenly within the print cartridge:

1Remove the print cartridge.

Warning—Potential Damage: Be careful not to touch the photoconductor drum. Doing so may affect the print quality of future print jobs.

2Firmly shake the cartridge side-to-side and front-to-back several times to redistribute the toner.