Streaked horizontal lines, Streaked vertical lines | Lexmark X502N

Make sure there is no paper jammed behind the photodeveloper cartridge:

1Press the button on the right side of the printer to release the scanner unit.

2Lift the scanner unit, and then open the top cover.

3Remove the photodeveloper cartridge.

4Remove any loose paper from the photodeveloper cartridge housing.

5Install the photodeveloper cartridge.

6Close the top cover, and then close the scanner unit.

Note: A paper jam message may not occur if there is a jam behind the photodeveloper cartridge. Along with the smeared print, there may be paper scraping sounds coming from the photodeveloper cartridge housing.

Streaked horizontal lines

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These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following:

Is a toner cartridge defective or empty?

Replace the toner cartridge causing the line.

Is the fuser defective or worn?

Replace the fuser.

Streaked vertical lines

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These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following:

Is the toner smeared?

Try feeding from another tray.

Is a toner cartridge defective?

Replace the toner cartridge causing the streaks.

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Lexmark X502N, X500n manual Streaked horizontal lines, Streaked vertical lines

Contents

Users Guide X500n, X502nPage Contents Printing CopyingScanning Clearing jams Faxing Understanding printer menus Administrative supportUnderstanding printer messages Maintaining the printer 117 Troubleshooting 137 Safety information Configured models Learning about the printerBasic model Page Fully configured model Control panel item Description Understanding the control panel Control panel item Description Control panel item Description Getting the printer ready to fax Using an RJ11 adapterChoosing a fax connection Country/regionPage Country/region Connecting directly to a telephone wall jack Connecting directly to a telephone wall jack in Germany Connecting to a telephone Connecting to an answering machine Page Connecting to a computer with a modem Setting the date Setting the outgoing fax name and number Setting the time Installing a 530-sheet drawer Installing options Securing the 530-sheet drawer to the printer Attaching cables Ethernet port USB symbol USB port Loading trays Loading paper and specialty mediaPage Page Converting the standard tray to a legal-size tray Page Page Setting up the standard exit bin Setting the Paper Type Linking trays Paper characteristics Paper and specialty media guidePaper guidelines Unacceptable paper Using letterheadSelecting paper Selecting preprinted forms and letterhead Using envelopes Using transparencies Using labels Storing paper Using card stock Supported paper sizes Supported paper sizes, types, and weights Supported paper types Paper capacities Supported paper weightsPage Printing the configuration Installing printer softwarePrinting Printing a document from Windows Printing the demo Canceling a print job Click the trash icon Copying Customizing copy settingsMaking a copy Selecting a paper tray for copies Reducing or enlarging copies Selecting a paper size for copies Adjusting copy quality Copying multiple pages onto a single sheetMaking a copy lighter or darker Canceling a copy job Collating copiesCollated Not collated Scanning Scanning a document using the computer Customizing scan settings using the computer Scanning documents directly to other applicationsScanning text for editing General tab Scanning clear images from magazines or newspapers Scanning to a computer over the networkSelect Moire Reduction Canceling a scan job Setting up the scan directoryCustomizing scan settings from the control panel Searching the scan directory Making a scanned image lighter or darker Sending a fax using the ADF FaxingSending a fax Sending a fax using the scanner glass Canceling a broadcast faxSending a broadcast fax Canceling a fax job Sending a fax while listening to a call On Hook DialSending a fax at the end of a conversation Receiving a fax Setting the fax receive modeUnderstanding the fax receive modes Receiving a fax at the end of a conversation Setting up Quick Dial numbers Adjusting fax activity report settingsPrinting fax activity reports Receiving a fax from an extension telephone Setting up Speed Dial numbers Printing the Quick Dial listPrinting the Speed Dial list Setting the dialing mode Customizing dial settingsAdjusting the volume Understanding the dialing options Setting up to fax while behind a PBX Customizing fax settings Changing the fax resolutionMaking a fax lighter or darker Setting up real time fax transmission Selecting a paper tray for incoming faxesReducing the print size of an incoming fax Clearing jams Avoiding jamsUnderstanding jam messages and locations Rear door top ADF doorRear door bottom Optional 530-sheet tray Tray Clearing Tray 1 jams Page Clearing Tray 2 jams Clearing jams behind the rear door Paper Jam B Paper Jam C Paper jam in the ADFPage Page Close the ADF cover Press Scan Settings Fax Settings Fax Directory Admin Settings Copy Settings menuUnderstanding printer menus Menus list Quality SortDensity Reduce/Enlarge Scan Settings menu Fax Settings menu TX SettingsLimitation of size of mail RX Settings Tray SettingsDelete Document Report Settings Comm SettingsFax Directory menu Quick Dial Entry Speaker Volume Machine Settings menuPaper Settings Speed Dial Entry Toner Saver Mode Job Timeout Scanner Carriage Supplies Info Reports Print menu Network Settings menu Admin Settings menu Default Mode PBX Access DigitPower Saver Auto Clear Admin Menu Lock Setting Default Understanding printer messages List of status and error messages Cover Open Close OPC Cover Missing Install Fuser Unit Place Next Page Then Press Set Sleep Cleaning the exterior of the printer Cleaning the printerMaintaining the printer Storing supplies 100 Cleaning the scanner glass 101 Cleaning the dust-proof glass 102 103 104 105 Ordering supplies Ordering toner cartridges106 Ordering a fuser Moving the printerOrdering a photodeveloper cartridge Ordering a waste toner bottle 108 Locking the scanner 109 Removing the printer from the 530-sheet drawer 110 111 Setting the printer up in a new location Moving the printer to another location112 113 Locking the administrator menus Administrative supportChanging the administrator menus password Adjusting Power Saver Restoring factory default settings Setting the Default mode115 Using the Embedded Web Server Turning on Auto Clear116 Solving printing problems TroubleshootingOnline customer support Checking an unresponsive printer Control panel display is blank Job takes longer than expected to print Tray linking does not workUnexpected page breaks occur Copier does not respond Solving copy problemsScanner unit does not close Poor copy quality Partial document or photo copies Scanner does not respond Solving scan problemsScan was not successful Scanning takes too long or freezes the computer Partial document or photo scans Solving fax problemsCannot scan from a computer Cannot send or receive a fax Temporarily disable Call Waiting Review this digital phone service checklistDo you have Voice Mail service? Check the printer connections Can send but not receive faxes Received fax has poor print quality Can receive but not send faxes Drawers Solving option problems Solving print quality problems Solving paper feed problemsPaper frequently jams Paper jam message remains after jam is cleared Color misregistration Light colored line, white line, or incorrectly colored lineSmeared vertical print Streaked vertical lines Streaked horizontal lines Check the Media Type setting Make sure the Color Adjustment settings are not too lightPrint is too light Print irregularities Print is too dark Transparency print quality is poorGray background Ghost images Uneven print densityIncorrect margins Skewed print Clipped images Blank pagesIs the toner cartridge defective or empty? 133 Solid color pages Paper curlToner specks What is RGB color? FAQ about color printingToner rubs off 135 136 Contacting Customer Support 137 Edition notice 138 Industry Canada compliance statement 139 European Community EC directives conformity 140 Noise emission levels 141 142 New Zealand Telecom equipment notice 143 Power consumption 144 Off mode 145 Extent of limited warranty Index SymbolsNumerics 146 147 148 149 150