Lexmark 896, 496, 696 manual Print is too light, Troubleshooting 344

Troubleshooting 344

Print is too light

Action	Yes	No
Step 1	Go to step 2.	The problem is solved.

aFrom the Quality menu on the printer control panel, increase the toner darkness.

Note: 8 is the factory default setting.

bResend the print job.

Is the print still too light?
Step 2	Go to step 3.	Change the paper type,
From the printer control panel, set the paper type, texture, and weight in		texture, and weight to
		match the paper
the Paper menu to match the paper loaded in the tray.
		loaded in the tray.
Is the tray set to the type, texture, and weight of the paper loaded?
Step 3	Go to step 4.	The problem is solved.
a Depending on your operating system, specify the paper type, texture,
and weight from Printing Preferences or from the Print dialog.
b Resend the print job.
Is the print still too light?
Step 4	From the printer	Go to step 5.
Make sure that the paper has no texture or rough finishes.	control panel, change
	the texture settings in
Are you printing on textured or rough paper?	the Paper Texture
	menu to match the
	paper you are printing
	on.
Step 5	Go to step 6.	The problem is solved.
a Load paper from a fresh package.
Note: Paper absorbs moisture due to high humidity. Store paper in
its original wrapper until you use it.
b Resend the print job.
Is the print still too light?