Lexmark 3400 Series manual Poor quality at the edges, Print speed is slow

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Poor quality at the edges of the page

Unless you are using the borderless feature, use these minimum print margin settings:

•Left and right margins:

–6.35 mm (0.25 in.) for letter size paper

–3.37 mm (0.133 in.) for all paper sizes except letter

•Top margin: 1.7 mm (0.067 in.)

•Bottom margin: 12.7 mm (0.5 in.)

Select the Borderless print feature.

1From the software application, click File Print.

2Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup.

3Click Print Layout.

4Click Borderless.

Check that the paper size being used matches the printer setting.

1From the software application, click File Print.

2Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup.

3Click Paper Setup.

4Check the paper size.

Print speed is slow

Close all applications not in use.

Try minimizing the number and size of graphics and images in the document.

Consider purchasing more RAM.

Remove as many unused fonts as possible from your system.

1From the software application, click File Print.

2Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup.

3Click Quality/Copies.

4From the Quality/Speed area, select a lower print quality.

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.

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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 Description Where to findClick View Users Guide including Setup Troubleshooting Finding information about the printerDescription Where to find KnowledgeBase Limited Warranty informationClick Warranty Information Click Statement of Limited Warranty for InkjetWeb site Checking the box contents Setting up the printerLearning about the printer Understanding the parts of the printerUse Using the control panel buttons and menus Using the control panelPress Menu item Action Using the Copy menuUsing the Photo Card menu Navigating the control panel menusMenu item Action Using the printer software Using the Imaging StudioLearning about the software Click Details Select All-In-One Center Using the All-In-One CenterUsing the Scanning & Copying tab Opening the All-In-One CenterUsing the Saved Images tab From this tab You can Using the Solution CenterUsing the Maintain/Troubleshoot link Select Solution CenterUsing Print Properties Using the Save Settings menuOpening Print Properties Using the Print Properties tabs Using the Photo EditorUsing the I Want To menu Using the Options menuUsing the Web Toolbar Click File Œ Save asFrom this section You can Using Fast Pics Load up to Make sure Loading paper and original documentsLoading paper Loading various paper typesLoad up to Make sure Load up to Make sure Load up to Loading original documents on the scanner glassPrinting a Web PrintingChanging the paper type Printing a documentPrinting cards Printing photos or images from a WebClick Print Now Printing transparencies Printing envelopesSelect the Print Last Page First check box Printing collated copiesPrinting multiple pages on one sheet Collated Not collatedPrinting the last page first reverse page order Slot Memory card Working with photosRetrieving and managing photos Inserting a memory cardBrowsing and selecting photos stored on the computer Transferring digital photos to a computerClick Save Photos to PC Click Browse Photos Click Show Folders Printing photosClick Print Album Click Show Folders Printing photos stored on a memory card using Fast PicsPrinting photos from a digital camera using Dpof Click View and Print PhotosCustomizing photos Creating and printing a scrapbook or albumAdding text captions to a photo Page Copying Making a copyCopying 4 x 6 photos Specifying the size of paper loaded Customizing copy settingsSetting the copy quality Enlarging or reducing an imageRepeating an image on one page using the computer Click Scan Now ScanningScanning an item Scanning a text-only documentCustomizing scan settings Scanning a text and graphics documentSaving a scanned image Scanning documents or images for e-mailing Click See More Scan SettingsClick Display Advanced Scan Settings Advanced Scan Settings tabs OptionsScanning images for editing Scanning text for editingScanning clear images from magazines or newspapers Click Scan and send a fax Click Preview Now Sending a fax using the softwareReceiving a fax using the software FaxingClick Receive a fax or view settings/history Removing a used print cartridge Installing a print cartridgeMaintaining the printer Changing a print cartridgePage Improving print quality Aligning the print cartridge using the computerCleaning the print cartridge nozzles Achieving better print qualityWiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts Ordering supplies Cleaning the scanner glassUsing genuine Lexmark print cartridges Preserving the print cartridgeRecycling Lexmark products Refilling a print cartridgeSoftware does not install TroubleshootingSetup troubleshooting Power button is not litDoes not print Page Cannot print from digital camera using PictBridge Print troubleshootingPoor text and graphic quality Print speed is slow Poor quality at the edgesCopy 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 Cannot scan to an application Fax troubleshootingTips for faxing using the Imaging Studio Partial document or photo scansPaper jam in the printer Jams and misfeeds troubleshootingCannot print a fax or received fax has poor print quality Received fax is blankPaper or specialty media misfeeds Printer does not feed paper, envelopes, or specialty mediaBanner paper jams Memory card cannot be inserted Memory card troubleshootingNothing happens when a memory card is inserted Error messages on displayAlignment problem Error messagesClear the paper jam Load paper Only one device or media card is allowed Removing and reinstalling the softwarePage Trademarks European Community EC directives conformity Industry Canada compliance statementAvis de conformité aux normes de l’industrie du Canada Meter average sound pressure, dBA Power consumptionProduct power consumption Mode Description Power consumption WattsTotal energy usage Statement of Limited WarrantyPower Saver Off modeExtent of limited warranty Limited warranty serviceAdditional rights Limitation of liabilityIndex Memory cards 36 PictBridge-enabled digital camera