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Skewed print, Streaked horizontal lines, Streaked vertical lines – Lexmark 280 User Manual

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Skewed print

Cause

Solution

Guides in the selected tray are not in the correct position for

the paper size loaded in the tray.

Move the guides in the tray to the proper positions for the

size loaded.

Make sure that the width guide is not too far from the

paper stack.

Make sure that the width guide is not pressing too tightly

against the paper stack.

Make sure that the length guide is not too far from the

paper stack.

Make sure that the length guide is not pressing too

tightly against the paper stack.

You are using paper that does not meet the printer

specifications.

Make sure that you are using paper that meets the printer

specifications.

Solid color pages

Cause

Solution

Photoconductor is installed incorrectly.

Remove and then reinstall the photoconductor.

Photoconductor is defective.

Replace the photoconductor.

Printer requires servicing.

Call for service.

Streaked horizontal lines

Example

Cause

Solution

A toner cartridge is defective,

empty, or worn.

Replace the toner cartridge.

Fuser is defective or worn.

Replace the fuser.

Photoconductor may be defective. Replace the defective

photoconductor.

Streaked vertical lines

Example

Cause

Solution

Toner is smeared before fusing to the

paper.

If paper is stiff, try feeding from another

tray.

Toner cartridge is defective.

Replace the toner cartridge causing the

streaks.

Transfer module is worn or defective.

Replace the transfer module.

Troubleshooting

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