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Lexmark C736

Lexmark C736

Repeating defects every 2.85 inches (72.4mm) on the page

Overview

Repeating marks on the page that are spaced 2.85 inches (72.44mm) apart is an issue likely caused by a damaged or defective Photoconductor(s).

Troubleshooting

Step

Action

1

Power off the printer/MFP and reseat all four toner cartridges and photoconductors.

2

Power on the printer/MFP again and print a test page.Did the print defect return?

Yes: Continue to Step 3.No: The issue is resolved. (The problem was an improperly seated supply.)

3

Click hereand print off the pages that load from the pdf file. The last five pages are solid-color pages (with the fifth page being a blank). Does the print defect appear on all five of these pages?

Yes: Continue to Step 4.No: Con tinue to Step 5.

4

All four of the Photoconductors will need to be replaced. If they have more then 10% left on the supply settings page, you will need to continue to Contacting Lexmark in order to get a replacement set of photoconductors sent out to you. However, if they are at the end of their service life, you will need to order a replacement set for yourself.

Photoconductor, Multi-Pack - C734X24G

5

Determine which photoconductor(s) will need to be replaced based on the number of pages, and therefore colors, that the test in Step 2 indicates are affected. If they have more then 10% left on the supply settings page, you will need to continue to Contacting Lexmark in order to get a replacement set of photoconductors sent out to you. However, if they are at the end of their life, you will need to order the replacement photoconductor(s) for yourself.

Photoconductor - C734X20G

Contacting Lexmark

If you need additional assistance, please contactLexmark Technical Support.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 the Lexmark C734, C736 or X734, X736, X738 Color Laser Printers.

Please call from near the printer in case the technician on the phone asks you to perform a task involving the printer.

LEGACY ID: SO4861

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