Colors are too dark or black shading is covering partial or entire page
Overview
Certain scenarios exist with the Lexmark CSx10 and CXx10 series printers where the print quality output is too dark or black shading covers a partial or entire printout. It is possible to resolve this issue by performing a Color Adjustment on the printer. Please refer to the images below that illustrate an example.
Print Defect Sample
This article will help you confirm the problem. Please refer to the directions in the table below to help determine which part is causing the issue.
Troubleshooting
Steps | Actions |
1 | To force an Auto Color Correction and Alignment, navigate through: - Menus > Settings > Print Settings > Quality Menu > Color Adjust
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2 | If the issue persists, please contact Lexmark Technical Support for other troubleshooting suggestions. |
Contacting Lexmark
Please contact Lexmark Technical Support if you need additional assistance. NOTE: When calling for support, you will be asked for your machine/model type and serial number (SN). If you need help locating your printer's model type and serial number, How to Locate the Serial Number, TLI, Config ID, and Machine Type on a Lexmark CS310, CS410, CS510, CX310, CX410, and CX510.
Please call from near the printer in case the technician on the phone asks you to perform a task involving the printer.
LEGACY ID:SO7458
Audience: 'LEXMARK PARTNER' only below
Steps | Actions |
1 | You will need to go into the Configuration menu on the printer/MFP and perform a Color Adjustment; see table below on how to enter the Configuration menu. For CS310 models: Turn off the printer. Press and hold the OK and Right buttons. Power on the printer while keeping both of these buttons held down. Keep both buttons held down as the printer boots up until the status bar reaches 100%. At that point, let go of the buttons. Note: This may take up to one minute. A new set of menu choices will appear. This is the Configuration Menu.
For CS410 and CS510 models: Turn off the printer. Press and hold the 2 and 6 buttons. Power on the printer while keeping both of these buttons held down. Keep both buttons held down as the printer boots up until the status bar reaches 100%. At that point, let go of the buttons. Note: This may take up to one minute. A new set of menu choices will appear. This is the Configuration Menu.
For CXx10 models: Turn off the printer. Press and hold the 2 and 6 buttons. Power on the printer while keeping both of these buttons held down. Keep both buttons held down as the printer boots up until the status bar reaches 100%. At that point, let go of the buttons. Note: This may take up to one minute. A new set of menu choices will appear. This is the Configuration Menu.
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2 | Scroll down and access the Auto Color Adj. By default, it should be equal to 500 pages. Note: Auto Color Adjustment sets the suggested number of pages which the printer should print between consecutive calibrations. Selections are Off and the values between 100 and 1000 in increments of 50. |
3 | After making the changes with the Auto Color Adjustment settings, make sure to press the SAVE button to save this new setting. |
4 | To exit the Configuration Menu, select Exit Config Menu. The printer performs a power-on reset and returns to normal mode. |
5 | Perform a print test. If the page prints, the printer is functioning correctly. Should the issue persist even after performing the Auto Color Adjustment procedure, it is recommended that you escalate the issue to your next level of support for other troubleshooting suggestions. |
Parts to send on first service call:
Part #: 40X7625 — High Volt Power Supply (HVPS)