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Lexmark MB2236

Lexmark MB2236

Mottled print and dots

Note:  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.

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Step 1

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

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

  2. Print the document.

Is the print mottled?

Go to step 2.

The problem is solved.

Step 2

Check the printer for leaked toner contamination.

Is the printer free of leaked toner?

Go to step 3.

Contact customer support.

Step 3

  1. Check the status of the imaging unit.

    From the control panel, navigate to:

    Settings > Reports > Device > Device Statistics

  2. From the Supply Information section of the pages printed, check the status of the imaging unit.

Is the imaging unit near end of life?

Go to step 4.

Contact customer support.

Step 4

  1. Replace the imaging unit.

  2. Print the document.

Is the print mottled?

Contact customer support.

The problem is solved.

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