Vertical dark streaks with print missing

Step 1

1. Remove the imaging unit.

   Warning—Potential Damage:  Do not expose the imaging unit to direct light for more than 10 minutes. Extended exposure to light may cause print quality problems.

   Warning—Potential Damage:  Do not touch the photoconductor drum under the imaging unit. Doing so may affect the quality of future print jobs.



2. Remove any packing material that is stuck on the imaging unit.

   

   Note:  Make sure to remove any obstruction between the charge roller and photoconductor drum.



3. Insert the imaging unit.



4. Print the document.

Do vertical dark streaks with missing images appear on prints?

Go to step 2.

The problem is solved.

Step 2

1. Check if the printer is using a genuine and supported Lexmark toner cartridge.

   Note:  If the toner cartridge is not supported, then install a supported one.



2. Print the document.

Do vertical dark streaks with missing images appear on prints?

Contact customer support.

The problem is solved.