Lexmark 31N, S500 SERIES, 3EN, 30E, 30P Streaks or lines on printed image, 103, Check the INK Levels

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3From the Paper Options area of the Print Setup tab, select Borderless.

For Macintosh users

1With a photo open, choose File > Page Setup.

If there is no Page Setup item on the File menu, then go to step 2. Otherwise, specify your print settings: a From the Settings pop-up menu, choose Page Attributes.

bFrom the “Format for” pop-up menu, choose your printer.

cFrom the Paper Size pop-up menu, choose a paper size that has “(Borderless)” in its name. For example, if you loaded a 4 x 6 photo card, then choose US 4 x 6 in (Borderless).

dSelect an orientation, and then click OK.

2From the menu bar, choose File > Print.

If you have already specified the printer, paper size, and orientation in step 1, then you may have to choose your printer again from the Printer pop-up menu before going to step 3. Otherwise, set them:

a From the Printer pop-up menu, choose your printer.

bFrom the Paper Size pop-up menu, choose a paper size that has “(Borderless)” in its name. For example, if you loaded a 4 x 6 photo card, then choose US 4 x 6 in (Borderless).

cSelect an orientation.

3If necessary, click Advanced.

4From the print options pop-up menu, choose Print Settings or Quality & Media.

•From the Paper Type pop-up menu, choose a paper type.

•From the Print Quality pop-up menu, choose Photo or Best.

5Click Print.

Streaks or lines on printed image

If the "Before you troubleshoot" checklist does not solve the problem, then try one or more of the following:

CHECK THE INK LEVELS

Replace low or empty ink cartridges.

SELECT A HIGHER PRINT QUALITY FROM THE PRINTER SOFTWARE

MAKE SURE THE INK CARTRIDGES ARE PROPERLY INSTALLED

ALIGN THE PRINTHEAD

CLEAN OR DEEP CLEAN THE PRINTHEAD NOZZLES

Note: If these solutions do not remove the streaks or lines on the printed image, then contact technical support.

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Contents November Intuition S500 Series Users GuideContents Networking PrintingCopying ScanningMaintaining the printer TroubleshootingIndex Safety informatio n Conserving energy About your p rinterThank you for choosing this printer Minimizing your printers environmental impactPublications Finding information about the printerConserving ink RecyclingHttp//support.lexmark.com Use Understanding the parts of the printerAbout your printer Ordering and replacing s upplies Using genuine Lexmark ink cartridgesOrdering ink cartridges Replacing ink cartridges Paper Paper size Ordering paper and other suppliesRecycling Lexmark products Using the printer control panel Using the printer contro l panel buttons and me nusSided/Eco-Mode Changing temporary settings into new default settingsTo change the temporary settings into new default settings Changing the Power Saver timeoutTo disable the settings timeout feature Using the printer control panel menus Resetting to factory settingsSaving paper and energy with Eco-Mode Minimum system requirements Using the printer softwar eUsing the Windows printer software Software installed during printer installationPrinter software Using the Macintosh printer software Mac OS X version Web LinksMac OS X version 10.5 or earlier For Windows users Finding and installing optional softwareChecking for software updates Updating the printer softwareFor Windows users Reinstalling the printer softwareEnabling automatic software updates Windows only Uninstalling the printer softwareUsing the Internet Installing the printer softwareFor Macintosh users Loading paper Loading pap er and origina l documentsMake sure that Paper and specialty media guidelinesEnvelopes Saving paper default settings Loading original documents on the scanner glass Printing a document Printin gTips for printing Printing basic documentsPrinting pages in reverse order Collating printed copiesPrinting multiple pages on one sheet If the printer is using a USB connection Printing envelopes Printing specialty documentsPrinting labels Tips on loading label sheets Printing on custom-size paperWorking with photos Using a memory card or flash drive with the printerSupported memory cards and file types Printing photos using the printer control panelYou can Editing photos using the printer control panelFor Macintosh users Printing photos from a PictBridge-enabled digital camera Printing photos from a memory device using the proof sheet Printing photos from a digital camera using Dpof Printing from a Bluetooth-enabled deviceBluetooth Dongle Connected appears on the display Setting the Bluetooth security levelPrinting from a Bluetooth-enabled device Printing on both sides of the paper duplexing automatically Printing on both sides of the paper duplexingSetting the duplex printing dry time Macintosh only Printing on both sides of the paper duplexing manually Managing print jobs Setting your printer as the default printerFor Macintosh users Changing the printing modeChanging the printing mode for a single print job For Windows usersResuming print jobs Pausing print jobsCanceling print jobs Tips for copying CopyingMaking copies Copying a two-sided document Copying photosEnlarging or reducing images Collating copies using the printer control panel Adjusting copy qualityMaking a copy lighter or darker Copying multiple pages on one sheet Repeating an image on oneMaking a duplex copy automatically Making a duplex copyMaking a duplex copy manually Canceling copy jobs Tips for scanning Scan nin gScanning to a local or network computer Scanning to a flash drive or memory card Using the printer control panelScanning photos into an editing application Double-clickScan Center or All-In-One Center Scanning documents into an editing application Scanning directly to e-mail using the printer software How do I scan in black and white? Scanning FAQWhy am I being asked for a PIN? How can I improve the quality of a scan?What is an application list, and how do I update it? Canceling scan jobsUpdating the application list Supported network security options Installing the printer on a wireless networkWireless network compatibility Netwo rkingPrinting a network setup Installing the printer on other computers Installing the printer on a wireless networkBefore you begin Interpreting the colors of the Wi-Fi indicator lightSpecial wireless installation instructions Adding the printer to your wireless networkAssigning a static IP address Changing wireless settings after installationCreating an ad hoc wireless network Advanced wireless setupWindows Vista or later Page Mac OS X version 10.5 or later WindowsMac OS X version 10.4 or earlier Switching between USB and wireless connections Windows only Adding a printer to an existing ad hoc wireless networkSwitching to a local USB connection Using the printer wirelesslyUsing the printer locally USB Switching to a wireless connectionSharing a printer in a Windows environment Double-clickPrinter Setup Utility or Print CenterWhat is Wi-Fi Protected Setup? Networking FAQSharing a printer in a Macintosh environment What is a network? Where do I find my WEP key or WPA passphrase?What is an SSID? Where do I find my SSID?Wireless network examples How are home networks configured?Scenario 2 Wireless network with Internet access Why do I need an installation cable?Scenario 3 Wireless network with no Internet access How are infrastructure and ad hoc networks different? How do I attach the installation cable?Requirements for all devices Finding the signal strengthRemove Sources of Interference How can I improve wireless signal strength?Remove Obstacles Between the Access Point and the Printer Arrange the Network to Reduce Signal AbsorptionFor Macintosh users with an AirPort base station For Macintosh users with an access point What is a MAC address?How do I find the MAC address? What is an IP address?How are IP addresses assigned? What is TCP/IP?How to locate a printer IP address How do I locate IP addresses?What is a key index? Maintaining ink cartridges Using the printer control panelUsing the printer software Maintainin g the printerAligning the printhead Cleaning the printhead nozzles Cleaning the exterior of the printerCleaning the scanner glass Trou blesh ooting Using the Service Center to solve printer problemsIf Troubleshooting does not solve your problem Setup troubleshootingChange the Language Using the Printer Menus Printhead errorsIncorrect language appears on the display Remove and Reinsert the Printhead Reconnect the Printer Power Supply Software did not installMake Sure the INK Cartridges are Inserted Correctly Print job does not print or is missing pagesPrinter is busy or does not respond Remove and Reinstall the Printer SoftwareMake Sure the Printer is not in Power Saver Mode Printer is printing blank pagesCannot print through USB Jams and misfeeds troubleshootingMake Sure the USB Port is Enabled in Windows Cannot delete documents from the print queue100 Paper jam in the printerPaper jam in the paper support Paper jam in the duplex unit101 102 Print troubleshootingPaper or specialty media misfeeds Poor quality at the edges103 Streaks or lines on printed imageCheck the INK Levels 104 Copy and scan troubleshootingComputer slows down when printing Print speed is slowPartial copies or scans of documents or photos Copier or scanner does not respondScanner unit does not close Poor copy or scanned image qualityScanning takes too long or freezes the computer Scan was not successful106 Cannot scan to a computer over a network Memory card troubleshootingMemory card troubleshooting checklist Nothing happens when a memory card is inserted108 Cannot print documents from a memory card or flash driveCheck the Network Connection Wireless troubleshooting checklist Wireless troubleshooting109 Cannot print over wireless network Resetting the wireless settings to factory defaults110 111 112 Make Sure Your Computer is Connected to Your Access PointFor Macintosh users with an AirPort base station Make Sure That the Printer is Plugged in and Turned on For Macintosh users with an access pointContinue button is unavailable 113Make Sure That the USB Cable is Working Reconnect the Power SupplyTRY Running the Installer Again 114Cannot print and there is a firewall on the computer Wi-Fi indicator light is not lit115 Select the Wireless Port Select the Wireless PrinterIf you are using WPA security If you are using WEP security117 Check the MAC Address Make Sure the Access Point is onMove Your Access Point to Minimize Interference 118119 Ping the Access Point to Make Sure the Network is WorkingMake Sure Your Computer can Communicate with the Printer 120121 Configure the Printer for Wireless Access Again122 Wireless print server not installedMake Sure the Wireless Port is Selected How to locate a printer IP address123 124 Resolving intermittent wireless communications issuesEliminate Sources of Interference Change the Channel the Wireless Router UsesConfigure the Wireless Router with a Unique Ssid 125Change ALL Network Devices to the Same Type Check for Known Issues with the Wireless RouterCheck for Wireless Adapter Updates 126Edition notice Product information127 Licensing notices Trademarks128 129 Temperature informationHinweis zum GS-Zeichen Noise emission levels130 Battery noticePower consumption Product power consumption131 Power SaverOff mode European Community EC directives conformity132 Industry Canada compliance statementAvis de conformité aux normes de l’industrie du Canada Regulatory notices for telecommunication terminal equipment133 South Africa telecommunications noticeUtilisation de ce produit en Suisse Using this product in Switzerland134 Exposure to radio frequency radiation Regulatory notices for wireless productsVerwendung dieses Produkts in der Schweiz Uso del prodotto in Svizzera136 Industry Canada CanadaIndustry Canada Canada 137 Taiwan NCC RF notice statement138 Svenska 139140 141 142 143 Index144 Dpof 145Ssid 146VPN 147148
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