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Lexmark CX431

Lexmark CX431

Horizontal white lines

Notes:

  • Before solving the problem, print the Print Quality Test Pages. From the control panel, navigate to Settings > Troubleshooting > Print Quality Test Pages. For non-touch-screen printer models, press to navigate through the settings.
  • If horizontal white lines keep appearing on your prints, then see the “Repeating defects” topic.
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Step 1

  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.

Do horizontal white lines appear on prints?

Go to step 2.

The problem is solved.

Step 2

  1. Open the front door, and then firmly push it down.

  2. Pull out the print cartridge tray.

  3. Remove, and then insert the print cartridges.

  4. Insert the print cartridge tray, and then close the door.

  5. Print the document.

Do horizontal white lines appear on prints?

Go to step 3.

The problem is solved.

Step 3

  1. Perform Color Adjust.

    From the control panel, navigate to:

    Settings > Print > Quality > Advanced Imaging > Color Adjust

  2. Print the document.

Do horizontal white lines appear on prints?

Contact customer support.

The problem is solved.

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