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Lexmark CX827

Lexmark CX827

Light print

Note:  Before solving the problem, print the Print Quality Test Pages. From the control panel, touch Settings > Troubleshooting > Print Quality Test Pages.

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Step 1

  1. Perform Color Adjust.

    From the control panel, navigate to:

    Settings > Print > Quality > Advanced Imaging > Color Adjust

  2. Print the document.

Is the print light?

Go to step 2.

The problem is solved.

Step 2

  1. Depending on your operating system, increase toner darkness from the Printing Preferences or Print dialog.

    Note:  You can also change the setting on the printer control panel. Navigate to Settings > Print > Quality > Toner Darkness.

  2. Print the document.

Is the print light?

Go to step 3.

The problem is solved.

Step 3

  1. Turn off Color Saver.

    From the control panel, navigate to:

    Settings > Print > Quality > Color Saver

  2. Print the document.

Is the print light?

Go to step 4.

The problem is solved.

Step 4

  1. Depending on your operating system, specify the paper type from the Printing Preferences or Print dialog.

    Notes:

    • Make sure that the setting matches the paper loaded.
    • You can also change the setting on the printer control panel. Navigate to Settings > Paper > Tray Configuration > Paper Size/Type.
  2. Print the document.

Is the print light?

Go to step 5.

The problem is solved.

Step 5

Check if paper has texture or rough finishes.

Are you printing on textured or rough paper?

Go to step 6.

Go to step 7.

Step 6

  1. Replace textured or rough paper with plain paper.

  2. Print the document.

Is the print light?

Go to step 7.

The problem is solved.

Step 7

  1. Load paper from a fresh package.

    Note:  Paper absorbs moisture due to high humidity. Store paper in its original wrapper until you are ready to use it.

  2. Print the document.

Is the print light?

Go to step 8.

The problem is solved.

Step 8

Replace the imaging unit, and then print the document.

Is the print too light?

Contact customer support.

The problem is solved.

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