Lexmark 3400 Series manual Achieving better print quality, Improving print quality

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Achieving better print quality

Improving print quality

If you are not satisfied with the print quality of a document, make sure you:

•Use the appropriate paper for the document. Use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper if you are printing photos or other high-quality images.

•Make sure the glossy or printable side faces you. (If you are not sure which side is the printable side, see the instructions that came with the paper.)

•Use a paper that is a heavier weight or bright white.

•Select a higher print quality.

If the document still does not have the print quality you want, follow these steps:

1Align the print cartridge. For more information, see “Aligning the print cartridge using the computer” on page 54.

If print quality has not improved, continue to step 2.

2Clean the print cartridge nozzles. For more information, see “Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles” on page 54.

If print quality has not improved, continue to step 3.

3Remove and reinsert the print cartridge. For more information, see “Removing a used print cartridge” on page 52 and “Installing a print cartridge” on page 52.

If print quality has not improved, continue to step 4.

4Wipe the print nozzles and contacts. For more information, see “Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts” on page 55.

If print quality is still not satisfactory, replace the print cartridge. For more information, see “Ordering supplies” on page 56.

Aligning the print cartridge using the computer

To improve print quality, align the print cartridge immediately after you install it. For more information, see “Installing a print cartridge” on page 52.

1Load paper.

2From the desktop, double-click the Imaging Studio icon.

3Click the Maintain/Troubleshoot button.

4Click Maintenance.

5Click Align to fix blurry edges.

6Click Print.

An alignment page prints.

7Follow the instructions on the computer screen.

Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles

1Load plain paper.

2From the desktop, double-click the Imaging Studio icon.

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Contents Series All-In-One Safety information Contents Working with photos Faxing Scan troubleshooting Please remove your camera to use your memory card Page Finding information about the printer Where to findClick View Users Guide including Setup Troubleshooting DescriptionDescription Where to find Click Statement of Limited Warranty for Inkjet Limited Warranty informationClick Warranty Information KnowledgeBaseWeb site Setting up the printer Checking the box contentsLearning about the printer Understanding the parts of the printerUse Using the control panel buttons and menus Using the control panelPress Navigating the control panel menus Using the Copy menuUsing the Photo Card menu Menu item ActionMenu item Action Using the printer software Using the Imaging StudioLearning about the software Click Details Opening the All-In-One Center Using the All-In-One CenterUsing the Scanning & Copying tab Select All-In-One CenterUsing the Saved Images tab Select Solution Center Using the Solution CenterUsing the Maintain/Troubleshoot link From this tab You canUsing Print Properties Using the Save Settings menuOpening Print Properties Using the Options menu Using the Photo EditorUsing the I Want To menu Using the Print Properties tabsUsing the Web Toolbar Click File Œ Save asFrom this section You can Using Fast Pics Loading various paper types Loading paper and original documentsLoading paper Load up to Make sureLoad up to Make sure Load up to Make sure Loading original documents on the scanner glass Load up toPrinting a document PrintingChanging the paper type Printing a WebPrinting cards Printing photos or images from a WebClick Print Now Printing envelopes Printing transparenciesCollated Not collated Printing collated copiesPrinting multiple pages on one sheet Select the Print Last Page First check boxPrinting the last page first reverse page order Inserting a memory card Working with photosRetrieving and managing photos Slot Memory cardBrowsing and selecting photos stored on the computer Transferring digital photos to a computerClick Save Photos to PC Printing photos Click Browse Photos Click Show FoldersClick View and Print Photos Printing photos stored on a memory card using Fast PicsPrinting photos from a digital camera using Dpof Click Print Album Click Show FoldersCustomizing photos Creating and printing a scrapbook or albumAdding text captions to a photo Page Copying Making a copyCopying 4 x 6 photos Enlarging or reducing an image Customizing copy settingsSetting the copy quality Specifying the size of paper loadedRepeating an image on one page using the computer Scanning a text-only document ScanningScanning an item Click Scan NowCustomizing scan settings Scanning a text and graphics documentSaving a scanned image Advanced Scan Settings tabs Options Click See More Scan SettingsClick Display Advanced Scan Settings Scanning documents or images for e-mailingScanning text for editing Scanning images for editingScanning clear images from magazines or newspapers Faxing Sending a fax using the softwareReceiving a fax using the software Click Scan and send a fax Click Preview NowClick Receive a fax or view settings/history Changing a print cartridge Installing a print cartridgeMaintaining the printer Removing a used print cartridgePage Achieving better print quality Aligning the print cartridge using the computerCleaning the print cartridge nozzles Improving print qualityWiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts Preserving the print cartridge Cleaning the scanner glassUsing genuine Lexmark print cartridges Ordering suppliesRefilling a print cartridge Recycling Lexmark productsPower button is not lit TroubleshootingSetup troubleshooting Software does not installDoes not print Page Print troubleshooting Cannot print from digital camera using PictBridgePoor text and graphic quality Poor quality at the edges Print speed is slowCopy troubleshooting Scan troubleshooting Partial document or photo copiesScanner does not respond Scan was not successful Scanning takes too long or freezes the computerPoor scanned image quality Partial document or photo scans Fax troubleshootingTips for faxing using the Imaging Studio Cannot scan to an applicationReceived fax is blank Jams and misfeeds troubleshootingCannot print a fax or received fax has poor print quality Paper jam in the printerPaper or specialty media misfeeds Printer does not feed paper, envelopes, or specialty mediaBanner paper jams Error messages on display Memory card troubleshootingNothing happens when a memory card is inserted Memory card cannot be insertedError messages Alignment problemClear the paper jam Load paper Removing and reinstalling the software Only one device or media card is allowedPage Trademarks European Community EC directives conformity Industry Canada compliance statementAvis de conformité aux normes de l’industrie du Canada Mode Description Power consumption Watts Power consumptionProduct power consumption Meter average sound pressure, dBAOff mode Statement of Limited WarrantyPower Saver Total energy usageLimited warranty service Extent of limited warrantyLimitation of liability Additional rightsIndex Memory cards 36 PictBridge-enabled digital camera