Lexmark C950 manual Solving color quality problems, Transparency print quality is poor

Troubleshooting 249

MAKE SURE THE FUSER IS NOT WORN OR DEFECTIVE

Replace the worn or defective fuser. For more information, see the instruction sheet that came with the replacement part.

Transparency print quality is poor

Try one or more of the following:

CHECK THE TRANSPARENCIES

Use only transparencies that meet the printer specifications.

CHECK THE PAPER TYPE SETTING

Make sure the paper type setting is set to Transparency:

1From the printer control panel Paper menu, check the Paper Type setting.

2Before sending the job to print, specify the correct type setting:

•For Windows users, specify the type from Print Properties.

•For Macintosh users, specify the type from the Print dialog.

Solving color quality problems

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

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 can be combined to create yellow. Televisions and computer monitors create colors in this manner. RGB color is a method of describing colors by indicating the amount of red, green, or blue needed to produce a certain color.

What is CMYK color?

Cyan, magenta, yellow, and black (known as CMYK color) inks or toners can be printed in various amounts to produce a large range of colors observed in nature. For example, cyan and yellow can be combined to create green. Printing presses, inkjet printers, and color laser/LED printers create colors in this manner. CMYK color is a method of describing colors by indicating the amount of cyan, magenta, yellow, and black needed to reproduce a particular color.

How is color specified in a document to be printed?

Software applications typically specify document color using RGB or CMYK color combinations. Additionally, they commonly let you modify the color of each object in a document. For more information, see the software application Help section.