Lexmark 340 Printer User Manual


 
Print quality problems
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Troubleshooting
Print too light The Toner Darkness setting is too
light.
You are using paper that does not
meet the printer specifications.
The toner cartridge is low on toner.
The toner cartridge is defective.
Select a different Toner Darkness
setting from the printer driver before
sending the job to print.
Load paper from a new package.
Avoid textured paper with rough
finishes.
Make sure the paper you load in the
trays is not damp.
Replace the toner cartridge.
Print too dark The Toner Darkness setting is too
dark.
The toner cartridge is defective.
Select a different Toner Darkness
setting from the printer driver before
sending the job to print.
Replace the toner cartridge.
Transparency print quality is poor
(Print has inappropriate light or dark
spots, toner is smeared, or horizontal
or vertical light bands appear.)
You are using transparencies that
do not meet the printer
specifications.
The Form Type setting in the printer
driver is set to something other than
transparency.
Use only transparencies
recommended by the printer
manufacturer.
Make sure the Form Type setting is
set to transparency.
Toner specks The toner cartridge is defective.
The fuser is worn or defective.
Toner is in the paper path.
Replace the toner cartridge.
Replace the fuser
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.
Call for service.
Toner rubs off the paper easily
when you handle the sheets
The Paper Texture setting is wrong
for the type of paper or specialty
media you are using.
The Paper Weight setting is wrong
for the type of paper or specialty
media you are using.
The fuser is worn or defective.
Change Paper Texture
from
Normal to Smooth or Rough.
Change Paper Weight
from Plain
to CardStock (or other appropriate
weight).
Replace the fuser
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Gray background The Toner Darkness setting is too
dark.
The toner cartridge is defective.
Select a different Toner Darkness
setting from the printer driver before
sending the job to print.
Replace the toner cartridge.
Uneven print density The toner cartridge is defective. Replace the toner cartridge.
Symptom Cause Solution
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To replace the fuser, call a service technician.
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