Lexmark 3400 Series manual Poor text and graphic quality

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Poor text and graphic quality

Examples of poor text and graphic quality include:

•Blank pages

•Dark print

•Faded print

•Incorrect colors

•Light and dark bands in print

•Skewed lines

•Smudges

•Streaks

•White lines in print

Check the ink level, and install a new print cartridge if necessary.

See “Improving print quality” on page 61.

To avoid ink smudging when you are working with the following media, remove each sheet as it exits, and allow it to dry:

•Document with graphics or images

•Photo paper

•Heavy weight matte or glossy paper

•Transparency

•Labels

•Envelopes

•Iron-on transfer

Note: Transparencies may take up to 15 minutes to dry.

Use a different brand of paper. Each paper brand accepts ink differently and prints with color variations. Use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper if you are printing photos or other high-quality images.

Use only new, unwrinkled paper.

1Uninstall the printer software, and then reinstall it. For more information, see “Removing and reinstalling the software” on page 74.

2If the software still does not install correctly, visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com to check for the latest software.

aIn all countries or regions except the United States, select your country or region.

bClick the links for drivers and downloads.

cSelect your printer family.

dSelect your printer model.

eSelect your operating system.

fSelect the file you want to download, and follow the directions on the computer screen.

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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 contentsUse Learning about the printerUnderstanding the parts of the printer Press Using the control panel buttons and menusUsing the control panel Navigating the control panel menus Using the Copy menuUsing the Photo Card menu Menu item ActionMenu item Action Learning about the software Using the printer softwareUsing the Imaging Studio 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 canOpening Print Properties Using Print PropertiesUsing the Save Settings menu Using the Options menu Using the Photo EditorUsing the I Want To menu Using the Print Properties tabsFrom this section You can Using the Web ToolbarClick File Œ Save as 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 WebClick Print Now Printing cardsPrinting photos or images from a Web 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 cardClick Save Photos to PC Browsing and selecting photos stored on the computerTransferring digital photos to a computer 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 FoldersAdding text captions to a photo Customizing photosCreating and printing a scrapbook or album Page Copying 4 x 6 photos CopyingMaking a copy 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 NowSaving a scanned image Customizing scan settingsScanning a text and graphics document 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 Scanner does not respond Scan troubleshootingPartial document or photo copies Poor scanned image quality Scan was not successfulScanning takes too long or freezes the computer 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 printerBanner paper jams Paper or specialty media misfeedsPrinter does not feed paper, envelopes, or specialty media 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 Avis de conformité aux normes de l’industrie du Canada European Community EC directives conformityIndustry Canada compliance statement 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