Lexmark x5100 manual Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts

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7To further improve print quality, try wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts (see page 44), and then print your document again.

8If print quality has not improved, try cleaning the print cartridge nozzles up to two more times.

Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts

If the print quality does not improve after cleaning the print cartridge nozzles, dried ink may be on the nozzles or contacts. To wipe the print cartridge nozzles and contacts:

1Remove the print cartridges. For help, see page 38.

2Dampen a clean, lint-free cloth with water.

3Hold the cloth against the gold nozzle area for about three seconds. Gently blot and wipe dry in one direction (this prevents the colors in the color cartridge from mixing).

Nozzles

4Hold a clean, damp section of cloth against the contacts for about three seconds. Gently blot and wipe dry in one direction.

Contacts

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Contents Lexmark X5100 All-In-One Series User’s Guide Safety information Contents Troubleshooting Setting up your All-In-One Learning about your All-In-OneUnderstanding the All-In-One parts Table on page 3 describes each partUse When you want to Understanding the operator panelPage Press When you want to Operator panel menus From this menu You canIRON-ON/MIRROR Using the Lexmark X5100 Series All-In-One Center Understanding the All-In-One softwareUsing Print Properties Using the Lexmark X5100 Series Photo Editor Using the Lexmark X5100 Series Solution Center Following table describes the LSC tabs Understanding the paper type sensor Click Printing Preferences or Properties Click OK Using your All-In-One Placing your document on the scanner glassLoading paper You can load up to Make sureYou can load up to Make sure Page Copying using the operator panel Copying using the All-In-One software Scanning using the operator panel Press E-mail, File, Software Scanning using the All-In-One software Click Scan Now Sending a fax using the operator panel PrintingSending a fax using the All-In-One software Creating projectsPrint a banner Using the operator panel Using the All-In-One softwareMake color copies Click Attach Now Enlarge or reduce needlepoint or woodworking patterns Scan multiple pages or images Print a poster Page Page Using your computer Print mirror images and iron-on transfersPersonalize fabric with pictures Networking Use Optical Character RecognitionMaintenance Replacing the print cartridgesPage Page Select Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles After installing cartridgesAligning the print cartridges To improve print qualityUsing the operator panel Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts Preserving the print cartridges Ordering suppliesSetup troubleshooting General troubleshootingProblem Go to Fax problems Paper misfeeds or multiple sheets feedTransparencies or glossy photo papers stick together Transparencies or photo papers contain white linesEnvelopes do not feed properly Document does not printDocument prints slowly Document prints poorlyVertical, straight lines are not smooth Characters are missing or unexpected Print is too dark or smudgedPrint quality is poor at the edges Display language is not preferable Colors are faded or not printing completelyAll-In-One or scanner is not communicating with computer Copy quality is unsatisfactoryIf your document is too light or too dark Page To clean the scanner glass To turn the feature off for your next scanTo adjust the auto-cropping To adjust cropping manually Edges of copied documents are cut offScanner unit will not close Copied objects appear in a different location onFit to Page function is not working properly If auto detect is set but not working correctlyYou receive an error message Paper Jam messageCover Open message Ink Low message Paper Out messageCartridge Error messages Unlock Scanner messageCheck the table below for specific instructions Uninstall and reinstall the All-In-One software Other error messagesOther help sources Energy Star Japanese Vcci notice Statement of Limited Warranty Limitation of liability Index Menu headings 6 messages, error Cartridge Pages or images