Improving print quality
If you are not satisfied with the print quality of your document, make sure you:
•Use the appropriate paper for the document. For example, use photo paper if you are printing a photo.
•Use paper that is a heavier weight, bright white, or coated.
•Select a higher print quality:
1From your software program, click File Print. The Print dialog box appears.
2From the Print dialog box, click Properties, Preferences, or Options.
3From the Quality/Speed area, select Better or Best.
If your document still does not have the print quality you want, follow these steps:
1Reinsert the print cartridges:
a Remove the print cartridges. For help, see “Removing the used cartridges” on page 42. b Insert the print cartridges. For help, see “Installing the cartridges” on page 43.
c Print your document again.
d If print quality has not improved, continue with step 2.
2Clean the print nozzles:
a Load paper. For help, see “Step 1: Load the paper” on page 10. b Open the Lenovo Solution Center. For help, see page 8.
c Click the Maintenance tab.
d From the Maintenance tab, click Clean to fix horizontal streaks. e Click Print.
A nozzle page prints, forcing ink through the nozzles to clean the clogged nozzles. f Print your document again to verify that your print quality has improved.
g If you are not satisfied with your print quality, continue with step 3, and then print your document again.
3Wipe the print cartridge nozzles and contacts:
a Remove the print cartridges. For help, see “Removing the used cartridges” on page 42. b Dampen a clean,
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