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I
ssue description
Output characteristics:
- Toner coverage is blotchy and inconsistent.
- Toner starvation is seen on the printed page.
- The top area of the page is darker than the sheet's bottom area.
- Print appears to be very faint in areas.
- Residual ghost characters or images from a previously printed page are visible.
For example:
Troubleshooting
Check in this order:
- Use of non-genuine Lexmark Supplies such as refilled cartridges or supplies sold as compatible with Lexmark products.
NOTE: Use of Non-Lexmark supplies can result in damage to printer components and in multiple failures, including degraded print quality within the system; i.e., the effects of using such non-Lexmark supplies are not limited to the imaging unit, printhead, fuser, transfer system, and paper feed reliability. - Frequent 31.46 or 31.66 Reinstall Missing or Unresponsive Toner Cartridge/Imaging Unit errors. See xref_TE513 _xref for additional troubleshooting information.
- Storage of supplies or use of the printer outside normal environmental limits for temperature and humidity.
Storage and operation limits:
- Temperature: 16 to 32°C (60 to 90°F)
- Humidity: 8 to 80% Relative Humidity
- Altitude: 0 – 2896 Meters (9,500 Feet)
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If you need additional assistance, please close this browser tab or go to the Lexmark support site, type your printer model and locate
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NOTE: When calling for support, you will need the following:Affected printer model/'s
- Printer serial number
- Toner/imaging unit/waste toner bottle part number and serial number.
Please be near the product/s described in this article to expedite the support process and reduce callbacks.
LEGACY ID: SO8558