Ghost image

Print Quality Tool: After image or ghost image for T65x and X65x

Issue description

"Ghosting" occurs when an image repeats down the page, often lighter than the original image.

Sample printout

Recommended troubleshooting

Try printing on recommended media, dry media, and media fresh out of a ream.

Ghosting can occur when the fuser
is running too hot or too cold. Set the media Type
, Weight
and Texture
to the appropriate type, weight, and texture.

Try printing with a different cartridge if one is available.

Print the “Repeating defects measurements” page from the printer menu: Menu
> Help
> Print Defects
. Use this guide with your print sample to determine if it is the
charge roll
, fuser
or
transfer roll
that needs to be replaced.

Should the defect persist, contact Lexmark Technical Support
to set up service for the printer.

Contacting Lexmark

If you require additional assistance, please close this window and locate Get In Touch with Lexmark!
for contact information.
NOTE:
When calling for support, you will need your printer model
/machine type
and serial number
(SN
), as well as the cartridge part number
and serial number
. If you need help locating these.

Please be near the products described in this article to expedite the support process and reduce callbacks.

LEGACY ID: SO6581