Kodak 5300 manual Print Skewed or Slanted, Print Spotted, Print Too Dark, Print Too Light

Chapter 8

Print Skewed or Slanted

Probable Cause 1

The paper is not properly loaded in the tray.

1Remove the stack of paper from the main paper tray, and slide the paper guides to the outermost position.

2Remove the paper and check for wrinkles and tears.

3Straighten the stack of paper against a flat surface, and reload it into the main paper tray.

4Slide the paper-width and paper-length guides inward until they stop at the edges of the paper.

See Also: Load Main Tray

Probable Cause 2

More than one type of paper is loaded.

Load only one type of paper.

Print Spotted

Paper may be dirty.

Use a dry, lint-free cloth to wipe clean. For excessive dirt or debris, thoroughly clean the paper tray, and load new paper.

NOTE: Keep paper tray covers closed to keep dust and debris from collecting on the paper or inside the printer.

Print Too Dark

„Try re-taking the picture with the flash on, or move within the flash range of the camera. See your camera user’s guide for details.

„Adjust the exposure compensation on your camera, and try re-taking the picture. See your camera user’s guide for details.

„Edit the picture using Kodak EasyShare software on your computer. See the EasyShare software Help for details.

„Make sure the printer is not placed in direct sunlight or is not operating in a high-temperature environment.

Print Too Light

IMPORTANT: For best resulst, use only Kodak Ink cartridges and paper for your printer.

„Make sure the paper is loaded with the Kodak logo facing up. Reload if necessary.

„Try re-taking the picture with the flash off. See your camera user’s guide for details.

„Adjust the exposure compensation on your camera, and try re-taking the picture. See your camera user’s guide for details.

„Edit the picture using Kodak EasyShare software on your computer. See the EasyShare software Help for details.

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