Lexmark 5025 - Manual (Page 144)

Print is too light
These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following:
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ALIBRATE THE COLOR
The printer automatically calibrates the colors whenever a new imaging kit is detected. If a cartridge is replaced, then
you can calibrate the colors manually:
1 From the printer control panel, press .
2 From the Admin menu, press the arrow buttons until Settings appears, and then press .
3 Press the arrow buttons until Quality menu appears, and then press .
4 Press the arrow buttons until Color Adjust appears, and then press .
Calibrating appears.
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HECK THE DARKNESS
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BRIGHTNESS
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AND CONTRAST SETTINGS
The Toner Darkness setting is too light, the RGB Brightness setting is too light, or the RGB Contrast setting is too low.
• For Windows users: from Print Properties, select Print Quality and then select More Print Quality Options to
change these settings.
• For Macintosh users:
1 Choose File > Print.
2 Locate the drop-down box under the Orientation pictures, and then click the down button.
3 Click Printer Features.
4 Change the settings for Toner Darkness, Brightness, and Contrast.
• From the printer control panel Quality menu, change these settings.
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HE PAPER HAS ABSORBED MOISTURE DUE TO HIGH HUMIDITY
• Load paper from a fresh package.
• Store paper in its original wrapper until you use it.
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HECK THE PAPER
Avoid textured paper with rough finishes.
Troubleshooting
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