Lexmark 382 - Manual (Page 210)

Poor copy quality
These are some examples of poor copy quality:
• Blank pages
• Checkerboard pattern
• Distorted graphics or pictures
• Missing characters
• Faded print
• Dark print
• Skewed lines
• Smudges
• Streaks
• Unexpected characters
• White lines in print
These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following:
C
HECK THE DISPLAY FOR ERROR MESSAGES
Clear any error messages.
T
HE TONER MAY BE LOW
When 88 Cartridge low appears or when the print becomes faded, replace the toner cartridge.
T
HE SCANNER GLASS MAY BE DIRTY
Clean the scanner glass with a clean, lint-free cloth dampened with water.
T
HE COPY IS TOO LIGHT OR TOO DARK
Adjust the copy darkness setting.
C
HECK THE QUALITY OF THE ORIGINAL DOCUMENT
Make sure the quality of the original document is satisfactory.
C
HECK THE DOCUMENT PLACEMENT
Make sure the document or photo is loaded facedown on the scanner glass in the upper left corner.
U
NWANTED TONER IS IN THE BACKGROUND
• Adjust the darkness to a lighter setting.
• Change the Background Removal setting in the Copy Settings menu.
Troubleshooting
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