Lexmark C530 - Repeating Defects; Color Misregistration

Repeating defects
Example Cause Solution
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If marks occur repeatedly only in one color and
multiple times down a page, a toner cartridge
or photoconductor may be defective.
Replace the toner cartridge if the defects occur
every:
• 33.5 mm (1.32 in.)
• 35.7 mm (1.41 in.)
Replace the photoconductor if the defects
occur every:
• 28.3 mm (1.11 in.)
• 72.4 mm (2.85 in.)
If marks occur down the page repeatedly in all
colors, the fuser may be defective.
Replace the fuser if the defects occur every
116.2 mm (4.58 in.).
Color misregistration
Example Cause Solution
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Color has shifted outside of the
appropriate area or has been
superimposed over another color area.
• Adjust the color alignment. For more
information, see “Adjusting the color
alignment” on page 88.
• Remove and reinstall the
photoconductors. For more
information about installing supplies,
see the User's Guide on the
Software and Documentation CD.
Note: If you have not resolved the issue,
adjust the color alignment again.
Adjusting the color alignment
1 Make sure the printer is turned off.
2 From the control panel, press and hold and while turning the printer on.
3 Release both buttons when Performing Self Test appears.
The printer performs its power-on sequence, and then CONFIG MENU appears.
4 Press until Color Alignment appears, and then press .
5 Press again to print the alignment page.
6 Press until Set A appears, and then press .
7 From the printed sheet, find the straightest of the 20 lines beside the letter A.
8 Press or until that number is displayed, and then press .
Submitting Selection appears.
9 Repeat steps 6 through 8 to align sets A through L.
Troubleshooting
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