Lexmark C524, C520, C522 manual Abcde, Troubleshooting, Solving print quality problems

Troubleshooting

Symptom Cause Solution

Streaked horizontal lines	The toner cartridges may be	Replace the toner cartridges as needed.
	defective, empty, or worn.
ABCDE	The fuser may be defective or worn.	Replace the fuser.
ABCDE
ABCDE
Streaked vertical lines	Toner is smeared before fusing to	If media is stiff, try feeding from another tray.
	the media.
ABCDE	The toner cartridges are defective.	Replace the color toner cartridge causing the streaks.
	The transfer belt is defective.	Replace the transfer belt.
ABCDE
ABCDE
Print irregularities	The media has absorbed moisture	Make sure the media loaded in the source is not damp.
	due to high humidity.	Load media from a fresh package.
ABCDE	The media being used does not	Make sure the printer Paper Type setting matches the
	meet the printer specifications.	type of media being used.
		Avoid textured media with rough finishes.
ABCDE
	The toner cartridges may be empty.	Replace the needed toner cartridge.
ABCDE	The fuser is worn or defective.	Replace the fuser.

Solving print quality problems

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