Symptom

Cause

Solution

Incorrect margins

• Guides in the selected tray are

• Move the guides in the tray to the proper positions

 

set for a different size paper

 

for the size loaded.

 

than what is loaded in the tray.

• Set the Paper Size to match the media in the tray.

 

• Auto size sensing is set to off,

 

 

 

but you loaded a different size

 

 

 

paper in a tray. For example,

 

 

 

you inserted A4 size paper into

 

 

 

the selected tray but did not set

 

 

 

the Paper Size to A4.

 

 

 

 

 

Skewed print

• Guides in the selected tray are

• Move the guides in the tray to the proper positions

(Print is inappropriately

not in the correct position for

 

for the size loaded.

the paper size loaded in the

Refer to the Card Stock & Label Guide available

slanted.)

tray.

 

on our Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com

 

 

 

• You are using paper that does

 

for detailed specifications.

 

not meet the printer

See Paper and specialty media specifications

 

specifications.

 

 

 

 

 

Blank pages

• The print cartridges are

• Replace the print cartridges.

 

defective or empty.

 

 

 

 

 

Solid color pages

• The print cartridges are

• Replace the print cartridges.

 

defective.

Call for service.

 

• Your printer requires servicing.

 

 

 

 

 

The paper curls

• The Type, Texture, and Weight

• Change Paper Type, Paper Texture, and Paper

badly once it prints

settings are not appropriate for

 

Weight to match the paper or specialty media

and exits to a bin.

the type of paper or specialty

 

loaded in the printer.

media you are using.

• Load paper from a fresh package.

 

 

• The paper has been stored in a

• Store paper in its original wrapper until you use it.

 

high humidity environment.

See Storing paper

 

 

 

 

 

 

Solving color quality problems

This section helps answer some basic color-related questions and describes how some of the features provided in the Color Menu can be used to solve typical color problems.

Note: You should also read “Solving print quality problems” on page 124, which provides solutions for common print quality problems, some of which may affect the color quality of the printed output.

Frequently asked questions (FAQ) about color printing

What is RGB color?

Red, green, and blue light can be added together in various amounts to produce a large range of colors observed in nature. For example, red and green light can be combined to create yellow light. Televisions and computer monitors create colors in this manner. RGB color is a method of describing colors by indicating the amount of red, green, and blue light needed to reproduce a particular color.

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762 specifications

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One of the main features of the Lexmark 762 is its ability to handle high-volume printing tasks efficiently. It boasts impressive print speeds, reaching up to 55 pages per minute, which is particularly beneficial for environments that require frequent document output. Additionally, it is equipped with a high-capacity toner system, allowing users to print more pages between replacements, thus reducing the total cost of ownership.

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