Lexmark X95 series - Faint Print (Low Contrast); Image Quality

2-264 Service Manual
7558-xxx
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Image Quality
Faint print (Low contrast)
Before starting, check the media route for foreign objects, such as staples, clips, and scraps, in the media path.
Step Check Yes No
1 Check the media condition.
Load new, dry, recommended media, and perform a print
test.
Is the image density normal?
Problem solved. Go to step 2.
2
Check the four toner cartridges for proper installation.
Reprint the defective image.
Is the image density normal?
Problem solved. Replace any
empty toner
cartridges.
3
Check the toner add chutes to ensure that they are not
clogged.
Does the problem remain?
Go to step 4. Problem solved.
4
Check the 2nd transfer roller for contamination and wear.
Is the 2nd transfer roller free of excess wear and
contamination?
Go to step 5. Replace the 2nd
transfer roller.
Go to “2nd
transfer roller
removal” on
page 4-28.
5
Check the four PC cartridges for proper installation.
Check the PC cartridge connections.
Are the PC cartridge connections free of excess wear
and contamination?
Go to step 6. Correct and
clean
contaminated
pins, or replace
the appropriate
PC cartridge or
connector.
Leading edge
Trailing edge