Lexmark 696, 496, 896 manual Toner fog or background shading appears on prints, Troubleshooting 349

Troubleshooting		349
Action	Yes	No
Step 3	Go to step 4.	The problem is solved.

aLoad paper from a fresh package.

Note: Paper absorbs moisture due to high humidity. Store paper in its original wrapper until you use it.

bResend the print job.

Do streaked vertical lines appear on prints?

Step 4 Go to step 5. The problem is solved.

aReinstall the imaging unit.

1Remove the toner cartridge, and then the imaging unit.

Warning—Potential Damage: Do not expose the imaging unit to direct light for more than 10 minutes. Extended exposure to light may cause print quality problems.

2Install the imaging unit, and then the cartridge.

bResend the print job.

Do streaked vertical lines appear on prints?
Step 5	Contact customer	The problem is solved.
Replace the imaging unit, and then resend the print job.	support at
	http://support.lexmar
Do streaked vertical lines appear on prints?	k.com or your service
	representative.

Toner fog or background shading appears on prints

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

aReinstall the imaging unit.

1Remove the toner cartridge, and then the imaging unit.

Warning—Potential Damage: Do not expose the imaging unit to direct light for more than 10 minutes. Extended exposure to light may cause print quality problems.

2Install the imaging unit, and then the cartridge.

bResend the print job.

Did the toner fog or background shading disappear from the prints?