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Lexmark C6160 Owners Manual

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Maintaining the printer
Troubleshooting
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Action

Yes

No

Replace the imaging unit or imaging kit, and then resend the print
job.

Warning—Potential Damage: 

Do not expose the imaging unit or

imaging kit to direct light for more than 10 minutes. Extended
exposure to light can cause print quality problems.

Warning—Potential Damage: 

To avoid damage, do not touch the

underside of the imaging unit or imaging kit.

Is the print density uneven?

Contact 

customer

support

.

The problem is
solved.

Vertical dark lines or streaks

ABCDE
ABCDE
ABCDE

Leading edge

Trailing edge

Action

Yes

No

Step 1

a

Depending on your operating system, specify the paper type,
texture, and weight from the Printing Preferences or Print
dialog.

Notes:

Make sure that the settings match the paper loaded in
the tray.

You can also change the settings on the printer control
panel.

b

Resend the print job.

Do vertical dark lines or streaks still appear on prints?

Go to step 2.

The problem is
solved.

Step 2

a

Load paper from a fresh package.

Note: 

Paper absorbs moisture due to high humidity. Store

paper in its original wrapper until you use it.

b

Resend the print job.

Do vertical dark lines or streaks still appear on prints?

Go to step 3.

The problem is
solved.

Troubleshooting

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  • 2. The problem is solved.
  • 3. The problem is solved.
  • Make sure that the settings match the paper loaded in the tray.
  • You can also change the settings on the printer control panel.

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  • Extended exposure to light can cause print quality problems. Warning—Potential Damage: To avoid damage, do not touch the underside of the imaging unit or imaging kit. Is the print density uneven?
  • Contact customer support . The problem is solved. Vertical dark lines or streaks ABCDE ABCDE ABCDE Leading edge Trailing edge Action Yes No Step 1 a Depending on your operating system, specify the paper type, texture, and weight from the Printing Preferences or Print dialog. Notes: • Make sure that the settings match the paper loaded in the tray. • You can also change the settings on the printer control panel. b Resend the print job. Do vertical dark lines or streaks still appear on prints?
  • Store paper in its original wrapper until you use it. b Resend the print job. Do vertical dark lines or streaks still appear on prints?

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