Lexmark C530 - Uneven Print Density; Gray Background; Streaked Vertical Lines; Toner Fog or Background Shading Appears on the Page

Uneven print density
Example Cause Solution
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Toner cartridge is defective. Replace the toner cartridge.
Photoconductor is worn or
defective.
Replace the photoconductor.
Gray background
Example Cause Solution
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Toner darkness setting is too dark. Select a different toner darkness setting in the Print Properties
before sending the job to print.
Streaked vertical lines
Example Cause Solution
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Toner is smeared before fusing to the
media.
If media is stiff, try feeding from
another tray.
Toner cartridge is defective. Replace the toner cartridge causing
the streaks.
Transfer belt is defective. Replace the transfer belt.
Toner fog or background shading appears on the page
Cause Solution
Toner cartridge is worn or defective. Reinstall or replace the cartridge.
Transfer belt is worn or defective. Replace the transfer belt.
Photoconductor is worn or defective. Replace the photoconductor.
Fuser is worn or defective. Replace the fuser.
Toner is in the paper path. Call for customer service.
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