Black smudges are usually caused by a defective or worn out drum. When the drum gets a fingerpirnt, any kind of oil, or anything else that causes the static charge to not hold the toner to the paper, the toner will not go where it is supposed to in order to create the image on the paper and it will cause smudges, streaks or lines.
SOURCE: I'm getting black smudge marks on copies. After
open priter case and clean the caterigde properly,
SOURCE: Small black circle smudges down center of printed page
try replacing the toner cartridge if that does not help it may need a fuser replaced
SOURCE: Canon i560 prints a black smudge pattern on left side of page
There must be some small piece of paper or paper dust buildup near the left side of the paper feed/press mechanism under the printheads.
Open the cover and inspect the far left area along the line of head travel - there often is a metal plate with small wheels that stabilize the paper, and under that plate look for some foreign objects. Try gently removing them with a toothpick - it is soft enough not to cause any damage, and also will soak in any ink residue that might be left there.
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